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Storage 65
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover
{Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could strike
people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash. Store the cargo cover securely or
remove it from the vehicle.
{Warning
Do not place objects on the cargo cover.
Sudden stops or turns can cause objects
to be thrown in the vehicle. You or
others could be injured.
The cargo cover can be used to cover items
in the rear of the vehicle. The cargo cover is
larger than the tailgate opening. Turn it for
easy removal or installation.
To remove, pull the cargo cover upward.
To reinstall, align the cover with the hooks
on the trim panel edge and push downward.
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122 Climate Controls
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule0226. To find out
what type of filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0235.
1. Open the glove box completely and
loosen the bolts on the outboard side.
2. Push in both sides of the glove box and pull to remove.
3. Open the filter cover by releasing thetabs on both sides and pulling up the
cover.
4. Replace the air filter.
5. Close the air filter cover and tabs.
6. Reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.
Air Conditioning Regular
Operation
To ensure continuous efficient performance,
operate the air conditioning for a few
minutes once a month. The air conditioning
will not operate if the outside temperature
is too low.
Caution
Damage caused by improper refrigerant
usage could lead to costly repairs and
may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Refrigerant systems should
only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Always use the correct refrigerant.
{Warning
Performing service work to the climate
control system could cause personal
injury or damage to the vehicle. Climate
control systems are serviced by qualified
personnel only.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
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166 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0169.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0166.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0166.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0170.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0175 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0169.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0170.
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0174.
8. Battery - North America 0176.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0186.
Engine Oil
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. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0168.
.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 0165 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.
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
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262 Index
Engine (cont'd)Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . 96
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . .154 Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 160
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 186
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 188
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Gauges
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Gauges (cont'd)
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 71
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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Steering (cont'd)Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Storage Areas
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 203
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 204
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 201
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Towing
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 117
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 245
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
U
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99