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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.
SeeTire Rotation 0221.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0184 and
Engine Oil Life System 0186.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0191.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0196.
.Check tire inflation pressures, including
the spare. See Tire Pressure0217.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 221.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0189.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 242.
.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 Care0242.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts 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 035.
.Visually inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0242.
.Check starter switch. See Starter Switch
Check 0200.
.Check automatic transmission shift lock
control function. See Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check 0201.
.Check ignition transmission lock. See
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0201.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 201.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
.Lubricate the steering linkage (greasable
joints). See Normal and Severe
Maintenance Schedules. For severe
commercial use vehicles, see Special
Application Services 0255.
.Visually inspect the spare tire to ensure
that it is tightly stowed under the vehicle.
Push, pull, and try to turn the tire. If the
spare tire moves, tighten as necessary.
See Tire Changing 0229.

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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 mi84 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.
Lubricate the steering linkage.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Normal
(1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (2)
Or every four years, whichever comes
first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each oil change or more often
as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 189.
(3) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0191. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0197.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0201.
(7) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.

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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 mi84 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.
Lubricate the steering linkage.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Severe
(1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (2)
Or every four years, whichever comes
first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each oil change or more often
as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 189.
(3) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0191. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0197.

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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 0246 and
Exterior Care 0242. 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.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect the
windshield and recommend proper
replacement if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in
good condition to provide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking, skipping
across the windshield, and worn or split
rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can check the
wiper blades and replace them when
needed.

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Customer Information 269
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is
covered. In Canada, a person driving the
vehicle without permission from the owner
is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. General Motors
North America and Chevrolet reserve the
right to make any changes or discontinue
the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notification.
General Motors North America and Chevrolet
reserve the right to limit services or
payment to an owner or driver if they
decide the claims are made too often, or the
same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of
enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you have
OnStar. For security reasons, the driver
must present identification before this
service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a Public Road or
Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet
dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given when the
vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud,
or snow.
.Flat Tire Change:
Service to change a flat
tire with the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good condition
and properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered
by the warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start
a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a
warranty event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered are
reasonable and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being delivered
back to the customer, up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
.Impound towing caused by violation of
any laws
.Legal fines
.Mounting, dismounting, or changing of
snow tires, chains, or other traction
devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an
area that is not accessible to the service
vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or
maintained public road, which includes ice
and winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased
Vehicles
.Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is up to
7 liters. If available, diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through this
service.
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is
required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
Must be over 150 km from where your
trip was started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original detailed
receipts, and a copy of the repair orders
are required. Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside Assistance advisor
will help to make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 255
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 122
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 41
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 40
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 40
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 45
Light On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 44
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Antenna Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Audio Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Audio Players CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Automatic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 201

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AuxiliaryDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 104
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 95
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . .199, 237
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Bulb Replacement Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 178
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178, 199, 237, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 76
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rear Heating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement PartsAirbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . .138
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . .142S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 29
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 178
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 250
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Shift Lock Control Function Check,
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sidemarker Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storage Areas
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Swing-out Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switches Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 276
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
T
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 226 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 223
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 117
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 270
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 274
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Enhanced Technology Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Swing-out Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201