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Caution
If improper coolant mixture,
inhibitors, or additives are used in
the vehicle cooling system, the
engine could overheat and be
damaged. Too much water in the
mixture can freeze and crack
engine cooling parts. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Use only the
proper mixture of engine coolant
for the cooling system. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0358.
Never dispose of engine coolant byputting it in the trash, pouring it onthe ground, or pouring it intosewers, streams or bodies of water.Have the coolant changed by anauthorized service center, familiarwith legal requirements regardingused coolant disposal. This will helpprotect the environment and yourhealth.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coolantlevel.
To c h e c k c o o l a n t :
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate the coolant recoveryreservoir. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0274.
3. Turn the coolant recoveryreservoir dipstick capcounterclockwise and slowlypull out the dipstick. There aremaximum and minimummarkings on the dipstick.
4. When the engine is cold, thecoolant level should be at orabove the minimum mark (1).After the vehicle has beendriven and the engine is atnormal operating temperature,the level should be somewherebetween half full and themaximum mark (2).
5. If the coolant level is correct,replace the coolant recoveryreservoir dipstick cap and turnclockwise to secure.

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How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Bottle
{Warning
Yo u c a n b e b u r n e d i f y o u s p i l l
coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Caution
This vehicle has a specific
coolant fill procedure. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause
the engine to overheat and be
severely damaged.
To a d d c o o l a n t :
1. Turn the engine coolantrecovery reservoir dipstick capcounterclockwise 1/8 of a turnand slowly pull out the dipstick.
2. Pour the coolant into theengine coolant recoveryreservoir.
3. When the level is correct, asper the markings on thedipstick, replace the coolantrecovery reservoir dipstick capand turn clockwise to secure.
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
{Warning
Yo u c a n b e b u r n e d i f y o u s p i l l
coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Caution
This vehicle has a specific
coolant fill procedure. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause
the engine to overheat and be
severely damaged.
{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn
the radiator cap—even a
little—they can come out at high
speed. Never turn the cap when
the cooling system, including the
radiator cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and radiator cap
to cool if you ever have to turn
the pressure cap.

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If no coolant is visible in the enginecoolant recovery reservoir, addcoolant as follows:
1. Locate the radiator cap. SeeEngine Compartment Overview0274.
2. Cover the radiator cap with athick cloth and turn it slowlycounterclockwise and remove.
3. If there is no coolant visible orthe level is low, slowly fill thesystem through the radiatorcap opening with a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkablewater and DEX-COOL coolantuntil full.
Wait 30 seconds for thecoolant to settle and top off ifthe level drops.
Do not spill coolant on theaccessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the beltwith fresh water.
4. Start the engine.
5. With the engine idling, top offthe coolant through the radiatorcap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for thecoolant to settle and top off ifthe level drops.
6. Once the system is full, put theradiator cap back on by turningclockwise.
7. Turn the engine off.
8. Check the coolant level in theengine coolant recoveryreservoir and fill it until thelevel is at the top mark on thedipstick cap. Filling to this levelprovides additional coolant toallow for any air that may beleft in the cooling system.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warnof engine overheating.
There is an engine coolanttemperature gauge on your vehicle'sinstrument panel. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gauge098.

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Yo u m a y d e c i d e n o t t o l i f t t h e h o o dwhen this warning appears, butinstead get service help right away.SeeRoadside Assistance Program0368.
If you do decide to lift the hood,make sure the vehicle is parked onalevelsurface.
Then check to see if the enginecooling fans are running. If theengine is overheating, both fansshould be running. If they are not,do not continue to run the engineand have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you open
the hood.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
If No Steam is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning isdisplayed but no steam can be seenor heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the enginecan get a little too hot when thevehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayedwith no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to thehighest temperature and to thehighest fan speed. Open thewindows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull offthe road, shift to P (Park) orN(Neutral), and let theengine idle.
If the temperature overheat gauge isno longer in the overheat zone or anoverheat warning no longerdisplays, the vehicle can be driven.Continue to drive the vehicle slowlyfor about 10 minutes. Keep a safevehicle distance from the vehicle infront. If the warning does not come

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back on, continue to drive normallyand have the cooling systemchecked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park the vehicleright away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle theengine for three minutes whileparked. If the warning is stilldisplayed, turn off the engine until itcools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read themanufacturer's instructions beforeuse. If operating the vehicle in anarea where the temperature may fallbelow freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection againstfreezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluid untilthe windshield washer fluid reservoiris full. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview0274for reservoirlocation.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid thatcontains any type of waterrepellent coating. This cancause the wiper blades tochatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant(antifreeze) in thewindshield washer. It candamage the windshieldwasher system and paint.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Do not mix water withready-to-use washer fluid.Water can cause thesolution to freeze anddamage the washer fluidtank and other parts of thewasher system.
.When using concentratedwasher fluid, follow themanufacturer instructions foradding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tankonly three-quarters full whenit is very cold. This allowsfor fluid expansion iffreezing occurs, which coulddamage the tank if it iscompletely full.

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ayearandtheoillifesystemmustbe reset. Your trained dealertechnician can perform this work.If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the vehiclewithin 5 000 km/3,000 mi since thelast service. Reset the oil lifesystem when the oil is changed.SeeEngine Oil Life System0277.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended forthe vehicle, and perform thefollowing services. SeeTireRotation0315.
.Check engine oil level and oillife percentage. If needed,change engine oil and filter, andreset oil life system. SeeEngineOil0275andEngine Oil LifeSystem0277.
.Check engine coolant level. SeeEngine Coolant0281.
.Check windshield washer fluidlevel. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
.Visually inspect windshield wiperblades for wear, cracking,or contamination. SeeExteriorCare0338.Replacewornordamaged wiper blades. SeeWiper Blade Replacement0291.
.Check tire inflation pressures.SeeTire Pressure0309.
.Check spare wheel retainer.If loose, tighten with a torquewrench to 4.5Y+/✓0.5 (40 lbin +/✓4.5 lb in).
.Inspect tire wear. SeeTireInspection0315.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter0279.
.Inspect brake system. SeeExterior Care0338.
.Visually inspect steering,suspension, and chassiscomponents for damaged, loose,or missing parts or signs ofwear. SeeExterior Care0338.
.Check restraint systemcomponents. SeeSafety SystemCheck056.
.Visually inspect fuel system fordamage or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust systemand nearby heat shields forloose or damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. SeeExterior Care0338.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®Coolant.SeeEngine Coolant0281.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscositygrade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0275.
Hood Latch Assembly, SecondaryLatch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, andRelease Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and DoorHingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800).
Rear Axle Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil (GMPart No. 92184900).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric SiliconeGrease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protectionrequirements.

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Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 323
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Connections
OnStar®...................... 380
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Controls
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . 188
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Te x t Te l e p h o n e ( T T Y )
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 373
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 371
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 377
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 376
Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Destination Download
OnStar®...................... 180
Devices
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Diagnostics
OnStar®...................... 382
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . 51
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 363
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 253
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . 105
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 259
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 22
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 223
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 225
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Track Events and
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

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Driving (cont'd)
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 242
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 103
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 379
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 274
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Cooling System Messages . . . .114
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 236
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 376
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 126
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 127
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 278
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 106
Requirements, California . . . . . 265
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

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Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
G
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . 98
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 348
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Guidance
Problems with the Route . . . . . . 187
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 127
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 126
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 310
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 223
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 244
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . 188
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Information
Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 40
Internet Radio
Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 115
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 25
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24