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Vehicle Care 351
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 399Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412When It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415Different Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 418Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 431
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Towing the Vehicle
To w i n g t h e V e h i c l e . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 6Recreational VehicleTo w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 7
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
General Information
For service and parts needs, visityour dealer. You will receivegenuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one ofthese marks:
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WARNING:Most motor vehicles,including this one, as well as manyof its service parts and fluids,contain and/or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to

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.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 Schedule0452.
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. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires0414andWheel
Replacement0418.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has single rear wheels.
Dual Tire Rotation
When the vehicle is new,
or whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt, or wheel nut is replaced,
check the wheel nut torque after
160, 1 600, and 10 000 km (100,
1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving.
For proper torque and wheel nut
tightening information, see
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire”under
Tire Changing0422.
The outer tire on a dual wheel
setup generally wears faster
than the inner tire. Tires last
longer and wear more evenly if
they are rotated. SeeTire
Inspection0411andTire
Rotation0412.Alsosee
Maintenance Schedule0452.
{Warning
If the vehicle is operated with a
tire that is underinflated, the tire
can overheat. An overheated tire
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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
Ccorrespondstoalevelof
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
Arepresenthigherlevelsof
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 alignedand balanced at the factory toprovide the longest tire life and bestoverall performance. Adjustments towheel alignment and tire balancingare not necessary on a regularbasis. Consider an alignment checkif there is unusual tire wear or thevehicle is significantly pulling to oneside or the other. Some slight pull tothe left or right, depending on thecrown of the road and/or other roadsurface variations such as troughsor ruts, is normal. If the vehicle isvibrating when driving on a smoothroad, the tires and wheels may needto be rebalanced. See your dealerfor proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcorroded. If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the wheel, wheel bolts andwheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it.

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Vehicle Care
To h e l p k e e p t h e v e h i c l e l o o k i n g l i k enew, vehicle care products areavailable from your dealer. Forinformation on how to clean andprotect the vehicle’sinteriorandexterior, seeInterior Care0446andExterior Care0441.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical forensuring that the tires deliveroptimal wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment mayneed to be adjusted includepulling, improper vehiclehandling, or unusual tire wear.
.Yo u r d e a l e r h a s t h e r e q u i r e dequipment to ensure properwheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and thebest viewing, keep the windshieldclean and clear.
.Signs of damage includescratches, cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians caninspect the windshield andrecommend proper replacementif needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleanedand kept in good condition toprovide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,skipping across the windshield,and worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians cancheck the wiper blades andreplace them when needed.

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Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 408
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 407
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Te r m i n o l o g y a n d D e f i n i t i o n s . . 4 0 3
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 418
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
To w / H a u l M o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 2
To w / H a u l M o d e L i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 1
To w i n g
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 315
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 315
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 437
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 344
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Traction (cont'd)
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 344
To w M i r r o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 8
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 363, 366
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Truck-Camper Loading
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 417
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 168
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 201
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 467
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 159
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 6
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 142
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

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Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 389
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 307
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 418
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 94
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 384
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 389