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Vehicle Care 223
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 293
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 294
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
General 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 0243
and
Jump Starting - North America
0 295 and the back cover.

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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0315.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time
for New Tires 0276 and
Wheel Replacement 0281.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure 0268 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0153.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0270.

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norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.

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Service and Maintenance 323
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.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0308 and
Exterior Care 0303.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.

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Index 365
System (cont'd)Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 346
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 336
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 270
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 269
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Terminology and Definitions . . 266
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 281
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 202
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 202
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 299
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 218
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . .110 Traction (cont'd)
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 186
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 218
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 279
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 329
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 197
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 280
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 62
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 247
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94