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Vehicle Care 161
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 162
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 163
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 165
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 169
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . 178 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 186
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 193
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 196
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 197
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 201
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 203
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 203
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 204
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . 211
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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200 Vehicle Care
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can be seen.
.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). SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 226.
Tires are rotated to achieve a more
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.
See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0201
and
Wheel Replacement 0204.Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires.
Do not include the compact spare tire
in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See
Tire
Pressure 0195 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0131.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 197.
Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 238, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0207.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1½)
times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
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 brakingtraction 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 C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of 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 aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider an
alignment check if there is unusual tire wear
or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to the
left or right, depending on the crown of the
road and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the
vehicle is vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels may
need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,
or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the

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Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to
safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include chirping,
grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty
stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the brakes
and recommend quality parts engineered
for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0234 for GM approved fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer fluid
levels should be checked at every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come on to
indicate that fluids may be low and need
to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that there are
no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point
inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses
and advise if replacement is needed. 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 0220 and
Exterior Care 0217.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that
the tires deliver optimal wear and
performance.

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.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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Index 267
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

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Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 88
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 249
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . 71 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69