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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0254.
2. Engine Duct.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0250.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0250.
5. Engine Cover.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0262.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0256.
8. Battery - North America 0263.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 261.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0271.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment: .
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0252.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0247 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if

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.A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system. When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See
Brake System Warning
Light 0133.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0323.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0332.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0247 for battery location.
The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt
battery will result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM battery,
some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on

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the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger
manufacturer's instructions.
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0244 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0305 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

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3. Good Battery Negative (–)Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
The jump start negative grounding
point (2) for the discharged battery
is on the shock tower on the
driver side.
The jump start positive terminal on
the discharged battery (1) is located
on the battery on the driver side of
the vehicle.
The jump start positive terminal (4)
and negative terminal (3) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a
cover. Open the cover to expose the
terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting. 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all
lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.

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{Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the
good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) grounding point for
the discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other
metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle
and removing the jumper cables,
allow it to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not lash
or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper
straps around the tires to secure
the vehicle. Do not drag a locked
wheel/tire while loading the
vehicle. Do not use a sling type
lift to tow the vehicle. This could
damage the vehicle.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
ramps to help reduce approach
angles, if necessary. A towed
vehicle should have its drive wheels
off the ground. Contact Roadside
Assistance or a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must
be towed.

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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.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0332 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.

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Assistance Systems forDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 217
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Battery - North America . . . . 263, 305
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 265
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Brake (cont'd)
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 133
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 188
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 269
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .244, 263, 305, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2 Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Management System . . . . . . . . . 109
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 88
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 101
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

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Driving (cont'd)Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 182
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 184
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 201
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 134
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 247
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 197
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 127
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 351
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 162
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 163
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 253
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 224
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

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Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 182
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 203
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 172
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 349
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 48
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 279
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 162
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 226
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 228
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 135
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 133
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 134
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 137
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 138
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 162