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44 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Press and slide the batterydown toward the pocket of the
transmitter in the direction of
the key ring. Do not use a
metal object
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and
then the bottom toward the
key ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely, depending on the
outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
also come on. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 075 and
Vehicle Personalization 0168.
If equipped, the automatic heated
steering wheel may also come on.
See Heated Steering Wheel 0132.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The RKE transmitter is inside
the vehicle. .
The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the lamp
is on.
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. Two remote starts or a remote
start with an extension have
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 034.

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130 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 131
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 132
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 132
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 132
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 147
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 148
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 149
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 150
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . 154
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 154
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . 154
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 155
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 155
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . 157
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 158
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 158
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 159
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 159
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 159
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) . . . . . . 161
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 164
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 168
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 168
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 168
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 173

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Information Center (DIC) message
indicates oil pressure outside the
normal operating range, check the
vehicle's oil as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Oil 0322.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Uplevel Metric Shown, Base Level and Midlevel Similar
Uplevel English Shown, BaseLevel and Midlevel Similar
This gauge measures the
temperature of the vehicle's engine
coolant.
While driving under normal
operating conditions, if the needle
moves into the red warning area,
the engine is too hot. Pull off the
road, stop the vehicle, and turn off
the engine as soon as possible.

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158 Instruments and Controls
Engine Oil Pressure Light
(Uplevel Cluster)
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and
comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is
working.
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
0 54.
High-Beam On Light

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the drive mode that is
appropriate for the road
conditions.
Caution
If the vehicle tires begin to spin
and the vehicle begins to slide
toward the water, remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal
and apply the brake pedal. Seek
help to have the vehicle towed up
the ramp.
Maintenance when Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when used to tow trailers. See
Maintenance Schedule0417. It is
especially important to check the
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts,
cooling system, and brake system
before and during each trip.
Check periodically to see that all
nuts and bolts on the trailer hitch
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine Overheating
0 332.
Trailer Towing
If equipped with a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your dealer
for important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Trailering is different than just
driving the vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in
handling, acceleration, braking,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
Trailer Weight
{Warning
Never exceed the towing capacity
for your vehicle.
Safe trailering requires monitoring
the weight, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature, and
how frequently the vehicle is used to
tow a trailer.
Trailer Weight Ratings
When towing a trailer, the combined
weight of the vehicle, vehicle
contents, trailer, and trailer contents

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 313
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 314
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 324
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 327
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 332
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . 336
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Battery - North America . . . . . . 338
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 343
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 344
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 344
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 345
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 346
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 346
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 350
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 351
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 351
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 362
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

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1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0396.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0396.
3. Battery - North America 0338.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0352.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 328.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0328.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0327.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0337. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 335.

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1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0396.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0396.
3. Battery - North America 0338.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0352.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 328.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0328.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0327.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0337. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 335.

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1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0396.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0396.
3. Battery - North America 0338.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0352.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 328.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0322.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0328.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0327.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0337. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 335.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
. Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section. .
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0324.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0317 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.

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Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0432.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If the oil level is
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above the operating range (i.e.,
the engine has so much oil that
the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows
the proper operating range), the
engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 317 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0427.