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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The mechanical key inside the remote key is
used for the driver door and glove box.
To remove the mechanical key, press the
button on the side of the remote key near
the bottom, and pull the mechanical key
out. Never pull the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
The mechanical key may have a bar-coded
key tag that the dealer or qualified
locksmith can use to make new keys. store
this information in a safe place, not in the
vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacement key or
additional key is needed.If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect
the key blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview
0 410.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0402.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats041.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0407.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key’s battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later
in this section.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 08.

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Storage 89
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
There is storage on the instrument panel.
To open, if the storage is covered, press the
button and slide the cover until it locks.
To close, press the button and release. The
door will close automatically.
Glove Box
Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use
the key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
Bench Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are in front of the center
console storage area when the armrest is
down. See Center Console Storage 091.

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210 Climate Controls
1. Open the lower glove box doorcompletely.
2. Press the sides of the glove box bininward to clear the stoppers and rotate
downward to lower the bin.
3. Unsnap dampener by pushing outwardsto fully remove the glove box bin.
4. Pull the lever (1) on the left side of thefilter door and slide left (2), then remove
the door. Remove the old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Reinstall the filter door.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never

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364 Vehicle Care
Caution
Always store the spare tire or flat tire
with the valve stem pointed up. Stowing
a tire with the valve stem pointed down
could result in damage to the wheel.
Caution
The tire hoist is designed to be raised
and lowered with tension on the cable.
If the hoist must be raised or lowered
without a tire attached, do so only by
hand, and at a slow pace, to avoid
damaging the mechanism. Do not use
power tools.
{Warning
An improperly stored spare tire could
come loose and cause a crash. To avoid
personal injury or property damage,
always store the spare tire when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface.If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or 275/50R22
size tires, the flat tire must be stored inside
of the vehicle using the flat tire secure strap
inside the glove box. See
“Storing a Flat Tire
Inside of the Vehicle” later in this section.
If the vehicle has 265/65R18 or 275/55R20
size tires, store the flat tire under the rear
of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer
to the following graphics and instructions:
1. Hoist Assembly
2. Hoist Shaft
3. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole
4. Jack Handle Extension
5. Wheel Wrench
6. Spare Tire Lock
7. Hoist End of Extension Tool 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up)
10. Tire/Wheel Retainer
11. Hoist Cable
1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at the rear
of the vehicle with the valve stem
pointed up, and to the rear.
2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide
pin. Pull the pin through the center of
the wheel. Tilt the retainer down
through the center wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated
across the underside of the wheel.
3. Assemble the jack handle extensions (4)and wheel wrench (5).

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366 Vehicle Care
Storing the Tools
To store the tools:1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to
the tool bag. Use the velcro straps to
secure the tool bag under the load floor
in the cargo area.
2. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the
wheelhouse.
3. Turn the jack knob clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting
bracket. Be sure to position the holes in
the base of the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
4. Close the trim panel door.
Storing a Flat Tire Inside of the Vehicle
If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or 275/50R22
size tires, the flat tire must be stored inside
of the vehicle in the cargo area using the
flat tire secure strap inside the glove box. 1. Store the tools. See “Storing the Tools”
earlier in this section.
2. If the vehicle has a short wheel base, the third row seat must be folded down to
provide sufficient space to store the flat
tire. If the third row seat cannot be folded down, the flat tire cannot be
stored and must be left in a safe
location, to be picked up at a later time.
3. Once there is sufficient space in the rear of the vehicle, lift the flat tire and place
it on top of the load floor, with the
valve stem pointed up.4. Remove the flat tire secure strap from
the glove box and place the loop end of
the strap through the cargo tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap through
the loop and pull it until the strap is
fastened securely to the tie-down.
5. Route the hook end of the strap throughthe wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new,
however, it can lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure
0 344 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0222 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and loading
the vehicle. For instructions on how to
remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0356.

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396 Technical Data
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 396
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 396
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
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 0396 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 inside of the glove box.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are
given in metric and English conversions. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0392.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.

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422 Index
Front Fog LampLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 279
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 337
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Garage Door Opener (cont'd)
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 103
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . .174
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 136
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . 44
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 207
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 54

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Index 427
Service (cont'd)Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 383
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 113
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Four Corner Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 System (cont'd)
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344, 345