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‐Two Flashes: 25–50% Charge
‐ Three Flashes: 50–75%
Charge
‐ Four Flashes: 75–100%
Charge
. Long Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
. Solid Green –Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is fully charged.
. Solid Yellow –Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The CSI may stay solid
yellow longer depending on the
vehicle and if there is a total
utility interruption. See Utility
Interruption of Charging 0252.
This may also indicate that the
charging system has detected a
fault and will not charge the
battery. See “Charge Cord
Status Indicators” inCharge
Cord 0246. If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will
flash or will be solid green,
depending on the charge level.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
or a charging fault has been
detected. See
Utility Interruption of
Charging 0252 or“Charge Cord
Status Indicators” inCharge Cord
0 246.
A message displays if the vehicle is
not able to charge.
Following is the vehicle feedback
when the charge cord is plugged in.

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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
Short Flashing Green
(Flash rate increases
from one to four as the
battery charges) One audible chirp Vehicle is charging.
Long Flashing Green Two audible chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped
accordingly, by a total utility interruption.
Charging will begin later. SeeUtility
Interruption of Charging 0252.
Short Flashing Green
(From one to four
flashes depending on
charge level) Two audible chirps Vehicle is charging but will delay by
Programmable Charging at least once
before the charge is complete.
Solid Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is preparing to charge.

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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
Yellow (For Extended
Time Period after
Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not
charging. This may be due to a total utility
interruption and charging will begin later.
This may also occur if the vehicle has
detected a high voltage charging system
fault.
SeeUtility Interruption of Charging 0252 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 0127.
Short Flashing Green
(From one to four
flashes depending on
charge level) or Long
Flashing Green Four audible chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure
time due to the selected rate preference.
To increase the battery state of charge at
the departure time, perform a delayed
charging override. SeeDelayed Charging
Override 0241.
None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
None (After Green or
Yellow CSI Observed) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
If connection is good, this may be due to a
power failure or a total utility interruption
and charging will begin later. This may also
occur if the vehicle has detected a high
voltage charging system fault.
SeeUtility Interruption of Charging 0252 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 0127.

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246 Driving and Operating
Charge Cord
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol indicates risk of
electrical shock if misused.
SeeRadio Frequency Statement
0 343.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under the load floor
in the rear cargo area.
1. Wall Plug
2. Status Indicators
3. Vehicle Plug
4. Release Button
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
. Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’ s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
. Before plugging into any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
. Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
. Mount the charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
. Do not place the charge cord in
a position where it is expected to
be submerged in water.

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Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:1. Verify that the charge mode is set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
3. Plug the portable charge cord into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge
cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
“Charge Cord Status
Indicators” inCharge Cord
0 246.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment that complies
with one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
. SAE J2847-2
. IEC 61851-1
. IEC 61851-22
. IEC 61851-23
. IEC 61851-24
. IEC 62196-1
. IEC 62196-2
. IEC 62196-3
. ISO 15118
The portable charge cord requires a
minimum circuit capacity of
120 volts and 15 amps.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.

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Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle. It was not designed or
intended to tow a trailer.
Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeService Vehicle Soon
Light 0127. A device connected
to the DLC —such as an
aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it
should only be connected using the
accessory power outlets. The
maximum power that can be
supplied by one accessory power
outlet or spread across all three is
200 watts or 15 amps. Exceeding
200 watts or 15 amps may cause
erratic vehicle operation.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 082 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 82.

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Vehicle Care 255
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 256
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 257
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Battery - North America . . . . . . 265
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 267
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 268
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 271
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Electrical System Overload . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

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Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0265
and Jump Starting - North America
0 306 and the back cover.

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Vehicle Care 257
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 082.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage battery
components. You can be injured
and the vehicle can be damaged
if you try to do your own service
work. Service and repair of these
high voltage battery components
should only be performed by a
trained dealer technician with the
proper knowledge and tools.
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 262.
2. Cabin Heating Coolant Reservoir. See Cooling System
0 261.
3. High Voltage Battery Coolant Reservoir. See Cooling System
0 261.
4. HPDM (High Power Distribution Module).
5. APM (Accessory Power Module), OBCM (On-Board
Charging Module).
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0264.
7. SPIM, APM, and Charger Module Coolant Reservoir. See
Cooling System 0261.
8. Battery. See Battery - North
America 0265.
9. Underhood Compartment Fuse Block. Underhood
Compartment Fuse Block
0 273.Cooling System
It is not necessary to regularly
check coolant unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
heard. A coolant loss could indicate
a problem. Have it inspected and
repaired by your dealer.
The following explains the cooling
systems and how to check coolant
levels.
.
High Voltage Battery
. Single Power Inverter Module
(SPIM), Accessory Power
Module (APM), and Charger
Module
. Cabin Heating
High Voltage Battery
During vehicle operation and also
during charging, the high voltage
battery cells in the vehicle are kept
within a normal operating
temperature range. If the
temperature rises above this
temperature, the battery cooling
system turns on the air conditioning
compressor and cools the coolant until the correct temperature is
reached. If the temperature falls
below this temperature, a high
voltage heater, located outside the
battery on a cradle, heats the
coolant until the correct temperature
is reached.
Single Power Inverter Module
(SPIM), Accessory Power
Module (APM), and Charger
Module
The SPIM, APM, and charger
module are cooled using a separate
coolant loop. These modules are
kept below a maximum temperature.
If the temperature rises above this
temperature, the electric cooling fan
will turn on to cool the coolant.
Cabin Heating
Cabin heating is maintained by
coolant heated by the Coolant
Heater Control Module (CHCM),
separate from the power electronics
and battery coolant loops. This
module heats the coolant based on
temperature inputs from the cabin
climate control systems.