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5. Keep the engine running and press the
Trip/Fuel button until TRANS TEMP
(Transmission Temperature) displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine
and perform the appropriate check procedure.
If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within
the required temperature ranges, allow
the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until
the appropriate transmission uid temperature
is reached.
Cold Check Procedure
Use this procedure only as a reference to
determine if the transmission has enough uid to
be operated safely until a hot check procedure
can be made. The hot check procedure is the most
accurate method to check the uid level. Perform
the hot check procedure at the rst opportunity.
Use this cold check procedure to check uid level
when the transmission temperature is between
80°F and 90°F (27°C and 32°C).
1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of
the engine compartment, on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle.The dipstick handle has
this graphic. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 406for
more information.
2. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the
way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back
out again.
4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. Repeat the check procedure to
verify the reading.
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If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park
your vehicle immediately.
If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle is
equipped with an engine-driven cooling fan,
push down the accelerator until the engine speed
is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for
at least ve minutes while you are parked.
If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle is
equipped with an electric cooling fan, idle the
engine for ve minutes while you are parked.
If you still have the warning, turn off the engine
and get everyone out of the vehicle until it
cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode” later in this section.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get
service help right away.Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
If an overheated engine condition exists and the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is
displayed, an overheat protection mode which
alternates ring groups of cylinders helps prevent
engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a
loss in power and engine performance. This
operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to
a safe place in an emergency. Driving extended
miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.
Notice:After driving in the overheated engine
protection operating mode, to avoid engine
damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil will be
severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant
loss, change the oil and reset the oil life
system. SeeEngine Oil on page 407.
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir
clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the
uid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
If necessary, add only enough uid to bring
the level up to the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the
proper uid can cause leaks and damage hoses
and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer uid, be sure
to read the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area
where the temperature may fall below freezing,
use a uid that has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Your vehicle has a low washer uid message that
comes on when the washer uid is low. The
message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start
of each ignition cycle. When the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message is displayed,
you will need to add washer uid to the windshield
washer uid reservoir.
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When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the
TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure warning
symbol located on the instrument panel cluster.
If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a message to
check the pressure in a specic tire will also appear
on the DIC display. The low tire pressure warning
symbol on the instrument panel cluster and the
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message on
the DIC display will appear at each ignition cycle
until the tires are inated to the correct ination
pressure. For additional information and details
about the DIC operation and displays seeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 243andDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 248.
You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,
that the tire pressure monitor light, located on
the instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message will appear when the
vehicle is rst started and then turn off as you
start to drive the vehicle. This could be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and
need to be inated to the proper pressure.Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
ination pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire ination
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with
a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly
under-inated.
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Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low
tire pressure condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 467andTires on page 454.
Notice:Do not use a tire sealant if your
vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquid
sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor
sensors.
Resetting the TPMS Identication Codes
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication
code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or
replace one or more of the TPMS sensors,
the identication codes will need to be matched to
the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following
order: driver’s side front tire, passengers side
front tire, passengers side rear tire, and driver’s
side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool.
See your GM dealer for service.
The TPMS sensors may also be matched to each
tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing
the tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s
air pressure, do not exceed the maximum ination
pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.You will have two minutes to match the rst
tire/wheel position, and ve minutes overall to
match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer
than two minutes, to match the rst tire and
wheel, or more than ve minutes to match all four
tire and wheel positions the matching process
stops and you will need to start over.
The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined
below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the
engine off.
3. Using the DIC, press the vehicle information
button until the PRESS
VTO RELEARN
TIRE POSITIONS message displays.
4. Press the set/reset button. The horn will
sound twice to indicate the TPMS receiver
is ready, and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message will display.
5. Start with the driver’s side front tire.
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6. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap
stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by
increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure
for ve seconds, or until a horn chirp
sounds. The horn chirp, which make take up
to 30 seconds to sound, conrms that the
sensor identication code has been matched
to this tire and wheel position. To decrease
air-pressure out of a tire you can use the
pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air
pressure gage, or a key.
7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.10. After hearing the conrming horn chirp for the
driver’s side rear tire, the horn chirp will sound
two more times to signal the tire learning
mode is no longer active. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air
pressure level as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems
The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor.
If you replace one of the road tires with the spare,
the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will be
displayed on the DIC screen. This message should
go off once you re-install the road tire containing
the TPMS sensor.
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Fuses Usage
34Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
35 Windshield Wiper
36 SEO B2 Uptter Usage (Battery)
37 Electric Adjustable Pedals
38 Climate Controls (Battery)
39 Airbag System (Ignition)
40 Amplier
41 Audio System
42 Not Used
43Miscellaneous (Ignition), Rear Vision
Camera (If Equipped), Cooled
Seats, Cruise Control
44 Liftgate Release
45OnStar
®, Rear Seat Entertainment
Display
Fuses Usage
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Not Used
48 Heated Steering Wheel
49Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition),
Compass-Temperature Mirror
50 Rear Defogger
51 Airbag System (Battery)
52 SEO B1 Uptter Usage (Battery)
53Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
54Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay, SEO Uptter Usage
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56Engine Control Module, Secondary
Fuel Pump (Ignition)
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 407.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 419.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 243
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 243
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 257
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 248
Driving
At Night................................................... 355
City.......................................................... 360
Defensive................................................. 322
Drunken................................................... 323
Freeway................................................... 361
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 364
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 356
Off-Road.................................................. 339
Recovery Hooks....................................... 371
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 370
Winter...................................................... 366
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 219
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 302
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 509
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 512
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 509
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 510Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 509
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 513
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 509
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 412
Battery..................................................... 437
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 236
Coolant.................................................... 419
Coolant Heater......................................... 128
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 235
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 536
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 406
Exhaust................................................... 141
Fan Noise................................................ 431
Oil ........................................................... 407
Oil Life System........................................ 410
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 425
Overheating............................................. 422
Starting.................................................... 126
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 212
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 555
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 38
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................. 211
Exterior Lamps............................................ 204
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 525
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 529
At Least Once a Month............................ 530
At Least Once a Year.............................. 530
Introduction.............................................. 520
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 527
Maintenance Record................................ 537
Maintenance Requirements...................... 520
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 535
Owner Checks and Services.................... 529
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 533
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 523
Using....................................................... 521
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 520
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 236
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 12Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 248
Midgate....................................................... 104
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar
®, Compass, and
Temperature Display............................. 143
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 145
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.............. 149
MyGMLink.com............................................ 545
N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 302
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 123
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 535
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