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4. Inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the filter cover housing.
6. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life system after replacing the
engine air filter. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0289.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if the
engine backfires.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always have
the air cleaner/filter in place when
driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine
to maintain the correct working
temperature.
1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
{Warning
An underhood electric fan can start
up even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant mixture. This coolant needs to
be checked and changed at
appropriate levels. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0367 and
Maintenance Schedule 0358.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating 0294.
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trained dealer technician can perform
this work. If the engine oil life system
is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System0288.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine Air Filter
Life System 0289.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See
Tire Rotation0323.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0286 and
Engine Oil Life System 0288.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air
filter and reset the engine air filter
life system. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0289.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0291.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0295.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0316.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 322.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0348.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0348.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant
leaks, and/or damage including:
tube dents or cracks, constant
velocity joint or universal joint
looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal
leaks.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. (1) Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0323.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter. (3)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0291. (6)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0296.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0299.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0300.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. (1) Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@ @
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0323.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced. (5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0291.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0296.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0299.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0300.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.
Special Application
Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis components
every oil change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care0348.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a battery
with full cranking power.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 23430313 A3210C
Engine Oil Filter 55495105 PF66
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs 55504354 41–103–IP
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –60 cm (23.62 in) 84580856
—
IPassenger Side –50 cm (19.68 in) 84580859
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IRear –30 cm (11.81 in) 84215609
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 9.4 L 10.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Fuel Tank
IFWD 60.2 L 15.9 gal
IAWD 61.7 L 16.3 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
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INDEX 395
IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 283
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 280
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . 187
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 290
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 58
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 60
What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 104
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232, 298
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 232 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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398 INDEX
Door (cont'd)Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 373
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 298
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 248
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 111
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 213
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Driving (cont'd)
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 107
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 280
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 303
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 306
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 285
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 103
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Engine (cont'd)
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 289
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 135
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 132
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337