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Vehicle Care 351
(Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
5. Shift the transmission into D (Drive). Turn the engine off.
Then shift the transmission into
P (Park).
6. Wait for at least 10 seconds, then restart the engine.
7. Shift the transmission to D (Drive), then turn the engine off
again.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage
to the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and
secure the nut and bolt. Cover
the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery terminal. 9. Shift the transmission to
P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column
is unlocked.
11. With a foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake.
Keep the ignition key in the
towed vehicle in ACC/
ACCESSORY to prevent the
steering column from locking.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to
P (Park), and move the ignition
key to OFF.
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transfer case out of
N (Neutral) to Two-Wheel Drive
High. See “Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0247. See your dealer if
the transfer case cannot be
shifted out of N (Neutral).
6. Check that the vehicle is in Two-Wheel Drive High by
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the
ignition.
8. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Reset any lost presets. The outside temperature
display will default to 0 °C
(32 °F) but will reset with
normal usage.

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358 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
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, steel
fuel door hinge, and power assist
step hinges, unless the components
are plastic. Applying silicone greaseon 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.

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Service and Maintenance 365
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System 0286.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter removes 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.
Inspect the passenger compartment
air filter every 36 000 km
(22,500 mi) or two years, whichever
comes first. Replace if necessary.
More frequent replacement may be
needed if the vehicle is driven in
areas with heavy traffic, areas with
poor air quality, or areas with high
dust levels. Replacement may also
be needed if there is a reduction in
air flow, excessive window fogging,
or odors.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0327.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0284 and
Engine Oil Life System 0286.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0292.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0296.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0354. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 303.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0321. .
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0327.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 289.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0354.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0354.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 056.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0354.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0301.

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Service and Maintenance 371
.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 0373 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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390 Customer Information
.Vehicle make, model, and
model year.
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Insurance company and policy
number.
. General description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
Choose a reputable repair facility
that uses quality replacement parts.
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 061.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends
that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take the
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember,
recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits,
your insurance company may
initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
if the vehicle is leased, you may be
obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance
company is paying for the repairs,
you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no
contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as
long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Service Publications
Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engines, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical,
steering, body, etc.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
Owner
’s Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
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Owner ’s Manual, and Warranty
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Index 409
Front Seats (cont'd)Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 123
Requirements, California . . . . . 264
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
G
GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 363
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 148
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 124
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 146
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 124 Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 209
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 222
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 255
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 120
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 252
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, 159
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 209
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Index 411
Locks (cont'd)Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 123
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 364 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 117
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 169
Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Messages (cont'd)
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 132
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Object Detection System . . . . . 134
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 135
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Messaging
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Mirrors Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mirrors (cont'd)
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 39
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166N
Navigation OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 231
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 286
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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414 Index
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Special Application Services . . . . 370
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Steering System Messages . . . . . 135 Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 99
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 394
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 384
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 36 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Tires (cont'd)
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 324
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 323
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Terminology and Definitions . . 319
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 332
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245