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Vehicle Care 295
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
# GMC Non-HID = Low-beam
)GMC Non-HID =
High-shutter
) )Chevy = Fog lamps
) ) )Buick China = Rear
fog lamps
AIRBAG Airbag AMP Amplifier
BCK
UP/STOP Reverse lamps/
Stoplamps
BCM Body control module
CNSTR VENT Canister vent
CTSY Courtesy lamps
DR LCK Door locks DRL/
LO BEAM Daytime running
lamps relay/
Low-beam
headlamps relay Fuses Usage
DSPLY Display
FRT WSW Front windshield washer
HTD/
COOL SEAT Heated/Cooling
seats
HVAC HVAC
INADV PWR INT LAMPS Inadvertent power/
Interior light pipe
lamps
INFOTMNT/ MSM Infotainment/
Memory seat
module
LT TRN SIG Left turn signal lamp
OBS
DET/URS Rear park assist/
Side blind zone
alert/Forward
collision alert/
Universal remote
system
PDM Power mirrors/ Liftgate release
PWR MODE Power mode PWR MIR Power mirrors Fuses Usage
RDO Radio
REAR WPR Rear wiper
RT TRN SIG Right turn signal lamp
STR WHL ILLUM Steering wheel
illumination
USB CHRG USB charging

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Relay SideRelays Usage
LT/
PWR/SEAT Left power seat
relay
RT/
PWR/SEAT Right power seat
relay
PWR/WNDW Power windows relay
PWR/
COLUMN Power steering
column relay
L/GATE Liftgate relay
LCK Power lock relay
REAR/WSW Rear window washer relay
UNLCK Power unlock relay
DRL/
LO BEAM Daytime running
lamps relay/
Low-beam
headlamps relay Relays Usage
LT/UNLCK Left unlock relay DRL/
LO BEAM Daytime running
lamps relay (if
equipped)
FOG LAMPS Fog lamps relay
FRT/WSW Front windshield washer relay

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Vehicle Care 337
Caution (Continued)
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See“Finish Care”
previously in this section.

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Service and Maintenance 351
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
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 0353 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

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Service and Maintenance 353
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine
Oil 0270.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0276.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Carrier Assembly –Differential (Rear
Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in
Canada 89021678).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).

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386 Index
Driving (cont'd)Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 30
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 221
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 223
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Engine (cont'd)
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 269
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Cooling System Messages . . . 139
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 234
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 371
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 157
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 159
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 274
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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P
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 286
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 233
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 78
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 266
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Phone Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Power (cont'd)
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 231
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 70
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 371
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 365
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .266, 284, 326
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 369
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 174
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 180
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 213
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 244
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 112
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rearview Mirrors (cont'd)
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 330
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 370
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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StabiliTrakIndicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 109, 110
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 103
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 372
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . 194
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps . . . 288
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 362
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 115
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 306 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 305
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Terminology and Definitions . . 302
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 315
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 256
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 256
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 330
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260