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Service and Maintenance 301
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) orDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter96950990—
Engine Oil Filter55594651PF2257G
Passenger Compartment Air Filter13356914CF184
Spark Plugs
1.4L L4 Engine5558551741–121
1.8L L4 Engine5558553441–122
Wiper Blades
Driver Side–65.0 cm (25.6 in)95228809—
Passenger Side–38.0 cm (15.0 in)95228810—
Rear–26.5 cm (10.4 in)95016791—

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302 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

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310 Customer Information
Te l e p h o n e d e v i c e s ( T T Y s ) )Roadside Assistance:1-800-268-6800
Overseas
Please contact the local GeneralMotors Business Unit.
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
To a s s i s t c u s t o m e r s w h o a r e d e a f ,hard of hearing, or speech-impairedand who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTYequipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user inthe U.S. can communicate withChevrolet by dialing:1-800-833-2438. TTY users inCanada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com
The Chevrolet online ownerexperience allows interaction withChevrolet and keeps importantvehicle-specific information in oneplace.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner manuals andview vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G:View maintenance schedules,alerts, and OnStar VehicleDiagnostic Information. Scheduleservice appointments.
I:View and print dealer-recordedservice records and self-recordedservice records.
D:Select a preferred dealer andview locations, maps, phonenumbers, and hours.
r:Track your vehicle’swarrantyinformation.
J:View active recalls by VehicleIdentification Number (VIN). SeeVehicle Identification Number(VIN)0303.
H:View GM Card, SiriusXMSatellite radio (if equipped), andOnStar account information (ifequipped).
F:Chat with online helprepresentatives.
See my.chevrolet.com to registeryour vehicle.
Chevrolet Owner Centre
(Canada) chevroletowner.ca
Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre:
.Chat live with online helprepresentatives.
.Locate owner resources such aslease-end, financing, andwarranty information.
.Retrieve your favorite articles,quizzes, tips, and multimediagalleries organized into theFeatured Articles and Auto CareSections.
.Download owner manuals.

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Customer Information 311
.Find theChevrolet-recommendedmaintenance services.
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available toqualified applicants for costreimbursement of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipmentrequired for the vehicle, such ashand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle.
For more information on the limitedoffer, visit www.gmmobility.com orcall the GM Mobility AssistanceCenter at 1-800-323-9935. TextTe l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) u s e r s , c a l l1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also hasaMobilityProgram.Visitwww.gm.caor call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)for details. TTY users call1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,have the following informationready:
.Yo u r n a m e , h o m e a d d r e s s , a n dhome telephone number.
.Te l e p h o n e n u m b e r o f y o u rlocation.
.Location of the vehicle.
.Model, year, color, and licenseplate number of the vehicle.
.Odometer reading, VehicleIdentification Number (VIN), anddelivery date of the vehicle.
.Description of the problem.
Coverage
Services are provided for theduration of the vehicle’spowertrainwarranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving thevehicle is covered. In Canada, aperson driving the vehicle withoutpermission from the owner is notcovered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part ofthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty.General Motors North America andChevrolet reserve the right to makeany changes or discontinue theRoadside Assistance program atany time without notification.
General Motors North America andChevrolet reserve the right to limitservices or payment to an owner ordriver if they decide the claims aremade too often, or the same type ofclaim is made many times.

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316 Customer Information
.Vehicle make, model, andmodel year.
.Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN).
.Insurance company and policynumber.
.General description of thedamage to the other vehicle.
Choose a reputable repair facilitythat uses quality replacement parts.See“Collision Parts”earlier in thissection.
If the airbag has inflated, seeWhatWill You See after an AirbagInflates?070.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requiresdamage repairs, GM recommendsthat you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determinedrepair facility of choice, take thevehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that anyrequired replacement collision partsbe original equipment parts, eithernew Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,recycled parts will not be covered bythe GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,but you must live with the repair.Depending on your policy limits,your insurance company mayinitially value the repair usingaftermarket parts. Discuss this withthe repair professional, and insist onGenuine GM parts. Remember,if the vehicle is leased, you may beobligated to have the vehiclerepaired with Genuine GM parts,even if your insurance coveragedoes not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurancecompany is paying for the repairs,you are not obligated to accept arepair valuation based on thatinsurance company's collision policyrepair limits, as you have nocontractual limits with that company.In such cases, you can have controlof the repair and parts choices aslong as the cost stays withinreasonable limits.
Service Publications
Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosisand repair information on theengines, transmission, axle,suspension, brakes, electrical,steering, body, etc.
Owner Information
Owner publications are writtenspecifically for owners and intendedto provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. TheOwner Manual includes theMaintenance Schedule for allmodels.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,Owner Manual, and WarrantyManual.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00–$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling andshipping fees.
Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling andshipping fees.

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OnStar 325
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offersfrom restaurants and retailers onyour route, help locate hotels,or book a room. These servicesvary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with thebuilt-in wireless calling service,which requires available minutes.
Make a Call
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say“Call.”System responds:“Call. Please say the name ornumber to call.”
3. Say the entire number withoutpausing, including a“1”and thearea code. System responds:“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say“Call.”System responds:“Call. Please say the name ornumber to call.”
3. Say“911”without pausing.System responds:“911.”
4. Say“Call.”System responds:“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say“My number.”Systemresponds:“Yo u r O n S t a rHands-Free Calling number is,”then says the number.
End a Call
Press=.Systemresponds:“Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say“Minutes”then
“Ve r i f y”to check how many minutesremain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
Advanced Diagnostics provides astatus of the vehicle’skeysystemswith a monthly e-mail, or by
pressingQ.Ifequipped,Diagnostic
Alerts can be received in real-timevia e-mail or text. The ProactiveAlerts feature (if available) can helppredict and alert of potentialupcoming maintenance issues withselect components on the vehicle,before they become a problem.
OnStar can also monitor and reporttire pressure, if the vehicle isequipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System.

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Index 331
IndexA
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 211
Additional Information
OnStar®...................... 326
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 164
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 224
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 71
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 67
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . 111
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 195
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Armrest
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Fuel (cont'd)
Requirements, California . . . . . 208
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 242
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
G
Gauges
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 9
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 289
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 11
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 136
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 134
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 197
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 182, 183
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Indicator
Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

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336 Index
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . 29, 31
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 135
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . .112
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Te t h e r s f o r C h i l d r e n . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .114
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Coolant
Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g . . . . . . . . 11 8
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .118
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 134
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Operate Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . 120
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . .110
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . .114
StabiliTrak®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lights (cont'd)
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®...........117
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trunk Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor . . . . .116
Up-Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . . 115
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 119
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 290

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Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 112
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 149
Messages
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mirrors
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
N
Navigation
OnStar®...................... 323
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 181
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 222
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 77
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 310
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
OnStar®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
OnStar®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 323
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Operation
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Operation (cont'd)
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 144
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 316
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . 114
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 236
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 189
Ultrasonic Sensor Light . . . . . . . .116
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 71
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 213