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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 297for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 306for further
details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and
make sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 345.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 121.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 381
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 380
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 382
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 380
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 302
Battery..................................................... 321
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 177
Check and Service Engine Soon Light....... 173
Coolant.................................................... 306
Coolant Heater......................................... 116
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 172
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 403
Engine Compartment Overview................ 296
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 297
Oil Life System........................................ 300
Overheating............................................. 309
Reduced Power Light............................... 178
Starting.................................................... 113Entry Lighting.............................................. 154
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 417
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 43
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 302
Finish Damage............................................ 377
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 229
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 144
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 146
Flat Tire...................................................... 357
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 305
Windshield Washer.................................. 317
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 19
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 16
Front Console Storage Area........................ 135
Fuel............................................................ 289
Additives.................................................. 290
California Fuel.......................................... 290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 294
Filling Your Tank...................................... 292
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 291
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Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 181
Low Traction............................................ 171
Malfunction Indicator................................ 173
Oil Pressure............................................. 176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 164
Reduced Engine Power............................ 178
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Security................................................... 177
TCS Warning Light.................................. 171
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 171
Light, Auto Stop Mode................................. 181
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 154
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 264
Lockout Protection....................................... 106
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 104
Door........................................................ 103
Lockout Protection................................... 106
Power Door............................................. 104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Loss of Control........................................... 246
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 172Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 181
Low Traction Light....................................... 171
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 395
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 398
Introduction.............................................. 390
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 396
Maintenance Record................................ 404
Maintenance Requirements...................... 390
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 402
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 401
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 392
Using....................................................... 390
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 390
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 173
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 11
Manual Reclining Seatbacks.......................... 12
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
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Map Lamps................................................. 154
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 127
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 130
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 130
MP3 ............................................................ 205
MyGMLink.com............................................ 411
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 111
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 402
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Odometer.................................................... 163
Odometer, Trip............................................ 163
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 244
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 177
Engine..................................................... 297
Pressure Light.......................................... 176
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 300
Older Children, Restraints............................. 44Online Owner Center................................... 411
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 131
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 154
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 130
Power Mirrors.......................................... 130
Owner Checks and Services....................... 397
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 377
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 122
Shifting Out of......................................... 123
Parking
Brake....................................................... 121
Over Things That Burn............................ 124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 166
Passenger Sensing System........................... 86
Passing....................................................... 244
Passlock
®.................................................... 110
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 154
Door Locks.............................................. 104
Electrical System..................................... 380
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