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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.
12. Keep the ignition key in the towed vehicle in ACC/
ACCESSORY to prevent the
steering column from locking.
If equipped with Keyless
Access, keep the RKE
transmitter outside of the
vehicle, and manually lock the
doors. Access the vehicle as if
it has a dead RKE transmitter
battery, by using the key in the
door lock.
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).
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. Shift the
transfer case out of N (Neutral)
to 2
m. See “Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0213. See your dealer if
the transfer case cannot be
shifted out of N (Neutral).
6. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m
by starting the engine and
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.

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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 other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, master
cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum
pump including bracket and vent
hose, if equipped.
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
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least
every other oil change lubricate the
outer tie rod ends.
Control arm ball joints on 1500
Series vehicles are
maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable Steering/
Suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
−12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.
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 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. If equipped
with power running boards, extend
them and then use a high pressure
wash to clean all joints and gaps.
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

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.Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0282.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 282.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required. .
Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof050.
. Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing
0 317.

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline
(Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in
Canada 19257122).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Power Assist Steps, and Outer
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter 89017525 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188
Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114
Wiper Blades
Driver Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 —

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.Obtain the Wi-Fi®hotspot name
or SSID and password,
if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available
24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
OnStar Emergency Services require
a specific OnStar subscription plan.
With Automatic Crash Response, in
many crashes, built-in sensors can
automatically alert a specially
trained OnStar Advisor who is
immediately connected to the
vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being started.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar subscription plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.

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End a Call
Press=. System responds:“Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
OnStar Advanced Diagnostics can
perform a check of the vehicle's key
operating systems through a
monthly diagnostics report, through
real time alerts or by pressing
Q.
OnStar can also monitor tire
pressure, if equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Services,
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar terms and
conditions:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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Index 389
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Instrument PanelStorage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 46
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 147
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 299
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 166
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 129
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 238
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 240
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 132
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Level Control
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 169
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 130
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Lights (cont'd)
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 133
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 134
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 166
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 126
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 133
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 135
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . 220
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 344 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 129
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Battery Voltage andCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Messages (cont'd)
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 146
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Object Detection System . . . . . 148
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 150
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Mirror Child-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mirrors (cont'd)
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 46
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
N
NavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 280
O
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 267
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 123
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 86
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 363

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OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 376
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 369
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 282
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 205
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 231
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 80
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 261
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 203
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 71
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 372
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 366
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .261, 278, 326
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 370
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Rear Climate Control System . . . 178
Rear Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 114
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 330
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85