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Vehicle Care 315
chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe
for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your dealer for approved
cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated
plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are
made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep
the vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright
metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the vehicle
are aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel. To
prevent damage always follow these
cleaning instructions:
.Be sure the molding is cool to the touch
before applying any cleaning solution.
.Use only approved cleaning solutions for
aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel.
Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain
alkaline substances and can damage the
moldings.
.Always dilute a concentrated cleaner
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
.Do not use cleaners that are not intended
for automotive use.
.Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle
after washing to protect and extend the
molding finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft
cloth, and a car washing soap to clean
exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, decals, and
stripes. Follow instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some
have a UV protective coating. Do not clean
or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the following on lamp
covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
.Washer fluids and other cleaning agents
in higher concentrations than suggested
by the manufacturer.
.Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh
cleaners.
.Ice scrapers or other hard items.
.Aftermarket appearance caps or covers
while the lamps are illuminated, due to
excessive heat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can cause
damage to the lamp cover that would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level and
create a non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes, between
the hood and windshield, when washing the
vehicle.
Shutter System
The vehicle may have a shutter system
designed to help improve fuel economy.
Keep the shutter system clear of debris,snow and ice. If the check engine light is
activated, please check to see if the shutter
system is clear of debris, snow or ice.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with
glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or
paper towel soaked with windshield washer
fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the
windshield thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause
wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or
damaged. Damage can be caused by
extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat,
sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate
weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot, dry
climates may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be removed
by rubbing with a clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0327.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean
the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may damage the
paint finish and/or tires. When applying a
tire dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted surfaces on
the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and
water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a
soft, clean towel. A wax may then be
applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel trim
may be damaged if the vehicle is not
washed after driving on roads that have
been sprayed with magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are used on roads
for conditions such as dust and ice.
Always wash the chrome with soap and
water after exposure.

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.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0314.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission - Continuously Variable Ratio (CVT) High Performance CVT Fluid. See your dealer.
Automatic Transmission (9 Speed) DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0260.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0256.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Rear Axle (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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358 Index
FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 231
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Fuel (cont'd)
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 280
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 284
Where To Find Fuse Maps for YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 92
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 150
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 123
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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OutletsPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222, 225
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Parking
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Parking Assist
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Phone
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 161
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 150
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 307
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 342
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 227
Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rear Compartment/Storage Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 327

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Tires (cont'd)Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 300
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 297
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 208
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 168
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 340 Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275, 277
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Vehicle (cont'd)
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 92
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301