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9.Battery - North America 0261.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0274.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America 0302
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 0252.
.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 0247 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
explanation of what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities
and Specifications 0329.
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 you find that you have an oil
level above the operating range, i.e., the
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Caution (Continued)
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators
that make a high-pitched warning sound
when the brake pads are worn and new
pads are needed. The sound can come and
go or can be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound means
that soon the brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash. When the
brake wear warning sound is heard, have
the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied or lightly applied. This does not
mean something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0329.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the
wrong replacement brake parts are installed
or if parts are improperly installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Engine
Compartment Overview 0247 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are installed, the fluid level goes
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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. SeeTire
Pressure 0285 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0187.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 287. Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 329, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0297.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose after
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 a paper towel can be used;
however, use a scraper or wire brush
later to remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of the
wheel hub opening with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tire
rotation to prevent corrosion or rust
build-up.
{Warning
Do not apply grease to the wheel
mounting surface, wheel conical
seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts.
Grease applied to these areas could
cause a wheel to become loose or
come off, resulting in a crash.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell
when it is time for new tires. Treadwear
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12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheelwrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack
completely.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off. The
wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
accessory locking wheel nuts. See
Capacities and Specifications 0329 for
original equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper torque
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications 0329 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench in a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel
cover on the compact spare, the cover or
the spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
2. Move the load floor back to its original position.
3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
4. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 328
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 329
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0329 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label in the rear storage area.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 1.2L L3 Gas Engine 6.3 L 6.7 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 1.2L L3 Gas Engine FWD 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine FWD 4.5 L 4.8 qt
1.3L L3 Gas Engine AWD 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Fuel Tank FWD 50 L 53 qt
AWD 50 L 53 qt
Transfer Case Fluid 0.23 L 0.24 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.2L L3 Gas Engine (LIH) 2Automatic 0.6 - 0.7 mm
1.3L L3 Gas Engine (L3T) LAutomatic 0.65 - 0.75 mm
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.

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Assistance Systems for Parking andBacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Automatic
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 263
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 130
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . .120
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . .261, 302
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 152 Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Brake
Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Bulb Replacement Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267, 268
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269, 271
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 244
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244, 261, 302, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Cargo
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 96
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . .45
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 74 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 245
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . 315
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 99
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Sidemarker
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269, 271
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269, 271
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Rear Compartment/Storage PanelCover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80