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keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0220.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Engine)
0279 or
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
0 280.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0298.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine
Oil 0303. Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See
Tire Pressure 0337.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0343.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0313.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
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 System 0305.

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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. SeeEngine Air Filter
Life System 0306.
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 Rotation0344.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0303 and
Engine Oil Life System 0305.
.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 0306.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0308.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0313.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0337.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 343.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0370.
.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 0370.
.Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and
driveshafts 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.
.Check restraint system components.
See Safety System Check 057.

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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 and perform Required Services. 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. (1)@ @@@@@
Replace spark plugs, if equipped with 2.0L turbo
engine. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@ @
Replace spark plugs, if equipped with 3.6L engine.
Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (2)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (7)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (8)

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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 and perform Required Services. 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. (1)@ @@@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@ @@
Replace spark plugs, if equipped with 2.0L turbo
engine. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@ @
Replace spark plugs, if equipped with 3.6L engine.
Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (2)@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (7)@@
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (8)

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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 0389 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come
on to indicate that fluids may be
low and need to be filled. Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns.

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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 DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System0308.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0303.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, See your dealer.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant. See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

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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 23321606 A3212C
Engine Oil Filter
I2.0L L4 Engine 55495105 PF66
I3.6L V6 Engine 12693541 UPF63R
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs I2.0L L4 Engine 55504354 41–103–IP
I3.6L V6 Engine 12646780 41-130

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 389 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
I2.0L L4 Engine 9.0 L
9.5 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine 10.6 L
11.2 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine with Heavy Duty Cooling System 10.5 L
11.1 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I2.0L L4 Engine 5.0 L
5.3 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L
6.0 qt

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422 INDEX
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 396
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238, 316
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 256
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 116
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 218
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Driving (cont'd)
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 113
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 294
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 321
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 325
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Engine (cont'd)
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 300
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 108
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 306
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 136
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 140

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Lights (cont'd)Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 136
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Lock
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 76
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 110
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . 152 Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . 32
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 339
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156