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292 Vehicle Care
Inspect power steering for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, and liftgate hinges,
unless the components are plastic.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Composite SpringsCaution
Do not use acidic or corrosive
cleaning products, engine
degreasers, or aluminum cleaning
agents on fiberglass springs as it
may cause damage. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Use only
approved cleaners.
Body Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer. Larger
areas of finish damage can be
corrected in your dealer's body and
paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See “Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD) Clutch System Lubricant
(Z51 and Z06 Only) DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).

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330 OnStar
Status Indicator
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar controls on the
manual rearview mirror.
If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
. Flashing Green: On a call.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Off: System is off. Press
|
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
For the automatic dimming rearview
mirror, the status is provided
through the Display on Demand
Icons.
. Three Color Icons: The system
is enabled and active.
. No Icons: The vehicle is in
motion or the OnStar
subscription is inactive.
. Blinking: Button has been
pressed.
. Solid: On a call.
.
~: Indicates a problem. OnStar Commands
Press
|or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Press
Qto:
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain the Wi-Fi
®network name
or SSID, and password,
if equipped.
Press
|to connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped. Press
Uto get a priority
connection to an OnStar Advisor
available 24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.

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Diagnostics
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
status of the vehicle’s key systems
with a monthly e-mail or by pressing
|. Real-time Diagnostic Alerts can
be sent by email or text.The
Proactive Alerts feature (if available)
can help predict and alert of
potential upcoming maintenance
issues with select components on
the vehicle, before they become a
problem.
OnStar can also monitor and report
tire pressure, if vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
|to set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
Press|to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press|and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Advanced Diagnostics, Remote
Services, Roadside Assistance,
Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and
Hands-Free Calling are available on
most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles. For more
information, a full description of
OnStar services, system limitations,
and OnStar terms and conditions:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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344 Index
Gauges (cont'd)Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 297
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
H
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 143
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Headlamps (cont'd)
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 141
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . .113
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 264
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 168
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 192
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 43
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 124
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 26
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 258
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 141
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 106
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . . 214
LightElectronic Stability Control(ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 144
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 108
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 141
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 104 Lights (cont'd)
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . 201, 202
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 298 Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 106
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Matching Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery Voltage andCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 123
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 125
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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Power (cont'd)Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 179
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 65
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 326
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 321
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .213, 241, 284
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 325
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 287 Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 326
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ride Control Systems Enhanced Traction
System (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . 201, 202
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 314
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 66
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 65
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 326
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 321
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 59
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 56
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57