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Vehicle Identification


Vehicle Identification


Vehicle Identification


Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1


Service Parts Identification


Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1


Vehicle Data


Capacities and


Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)


This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration.


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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” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code.


Service Parts Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification


Number (VIN).


. Model designation. . Paint information. . Production options and special


equipment.


Do not remove this label from the vehicle.


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Vehicle Data


Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information.


Application


Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a


Cooling System


5.3L V8
6.0L V8 2500 Series


Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Regular Extended 1500 Series Extended 2500 Series


Capacities


Metric


English


For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the


hood. See your dealer for more information.


17.3 L 16.5 L 5.7 L†


98.4 L 119.2 L 147.6 L


18.3 qt 17.4 qt 6.0 qt†


26.0 gal 31.5 gal 39.0 gal


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Application


Capacities


Metric


English


Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)


6L80-E Transmission 6L90-E Transmission


Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque †Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.


190 Y


5.7 L 6.0 L 1.5 L


6.0 qt 6.3 qt 1.6 qt 140 lb ft


Engine


VIN Code


Transmission


Spark Plug Gap


Engine Specifications


5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block) 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron Block)


Automatic


Automatic


Automatic


1.01 mm (0.040 in)


1.01 mm (0.040 in)


1.01 mm (0.040 in)


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Engine Drive Belt Routing


If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.


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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy


Vehicle Data Recording and


Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-16
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Radio Frequency


Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-18


Radio Frequency


Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18


Customer Information


Customer Information


Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2


Customer Satisfaction


Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-4


Customer Assistance Offices


(U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5


Customer Assistance Offices


(Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5


Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-6
GM Mobility Reimbursement


Program (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7


Roadside Assistance Program


(U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-7


Roadside Assistance Program


(Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9


Scheduling Service


Appointments (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10


Courtesy Transportation


Program (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10


Collision Damage Repair


(U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . 13-11


Service Publications


Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-14


Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to


the United States Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15


Reporting Safety Defects to


the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15


Reporting Safety Defects to


General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16


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Customer Information


Customer Information


Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager.


If after contacting a


STEP TWO: member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative: . Vehicle Identification


Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.


. Dealership name and location. . Vehicle delivery date and


present mileage.


When contacting Chevrolet, remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is why we suggest following Step One first. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you can file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out-of-court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your


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For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: The Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).


case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1838
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
www.dr.bbb.org/goauto This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program.


STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you file your complaint to the final decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge.


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Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)


Did you get the Warranty Extension Plan? This plan is recommended by General Motors to supplement the warranty included with the new vehicle purchase. See your dealer for details. Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments.


However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps:


STEP ONE Explain your case to the dealer service agent, service manager, dealer sales agent, or sales manager, depending on your case. Make sure that they have all necessary information. They are interested in your continual satisfaction.


STEP TWO If you are not satisfied, please contact the general manager or the dealership owner to ask for their help. If they are not able to resolve your case, ask them to contact the right people at General Motors for support, if needed.


STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General Motors Customer Assistance Center (CAC) and provide the following information: . Name . Address . Phone number . Model year . Brand . Vehicle Identification


Number (VIN)


. Mileage . Delivery date . Description of the problem . Dealership name . Dealership address


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See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information.


Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020
1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone Devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-243-8872


From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800
Overseas Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.


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Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Av. Ejercito Nacional #843
Col. Granada C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-466-0800
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800


Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: [email protected].


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Customer Information


Mexico


From Mexico City 5329-0811


From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-0811
United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190
Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005
Guatemala 1-800-999-5252
Panama 00-800-052-0001
Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301
El Salvador 800-6273
Honduras 800-0122-6101


Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.


Online Owner Center


Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty


information, and more.


. Storage for online service and


maintenance records.


. Chevrolet dealer locator for


service nationwide.


. Exclusive privileges and offers. . Recall notices for your specific


vehicle.


. OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries.


Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www.chevymall.com Help Center — www.chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do


FAQ


. Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease.


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Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: . My Showroom: Find and save


information on vehicles and current offers in your area.


. My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers.


. My Driveway: Access quick links


to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile.


. My Preferences: Manage your profile and use tools and forms with greater ease.


To sign up, visit the My GM.ca section within www.gm.ca.


GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)


This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.


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General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.


Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1‐800‐243‐8872; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Your name, home address, and


home telephone number. Telephone number of your location.


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Location of the vehicle.


. Model, year, color, and license


plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, Vehicle


Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.


Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty.


. Battery Jump Start: Service


to jump start a dead battery.


Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance


Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. Legal fines.


. Mounting, dismounting,


or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway.


Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery:


Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given.


. Emergency Tow From a Public


Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.


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Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles


Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery.


Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment.


. Alternative Service: If


assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility.


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Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. For detailed information about Roadside Assistance, please see the brochure provided with your new vehicle or visit our website at: www.chevrolet.com.mx. Navigate the site and click on “Asistencia en el Camino.” E-mail correspondence should be sent to: [email protected]. To contact Roadside Assistance by phone, use the following numbers:


Mexico 01-800-466-0800


United States 1-866-466-8901


Canada 1-800-268-6800


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Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call the dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day-repair.


Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐ specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information.


Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, the dealer can offer one of the following:


Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer's area.


Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original


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receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See the dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.


Courtesy Rental Vehicle The dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements,


insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact the dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.


Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.


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Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance; however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle


Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. The dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring The Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.


Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs.


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If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and


telephone number.


. Driver license number. . Owner name, address, and


telephone number.


. Vehicle license plate number.


. 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? on page 3‑44. 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.


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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. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle.


Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees.


Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles.


ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds.


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Reporting Safety Defects


Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group


of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.


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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9


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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7


Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.


Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in the


vehicle were operating.


. Whether or not the driver and


passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.


. How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.


. How fast the vehicle was


traveling.


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This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle


manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.


OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor.


Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.


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Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.


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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information.


Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS‐210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause


interference.


2. The device must accept any


interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.


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Accessories and


Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-34
Add-On Electrical


Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91


Adding a Snow Plow or


Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91


Adjustable Throttle and


Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28


Adjustments


Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-15
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Airbag


Adding Equipment to the


Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50


Airbag System


Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51
How Does an Airbag


Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43


Passenger Sensing


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45


What Makes an Airbag


Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43


Airbag System (cont.)


What Will You See After


an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . .3-44


When Should an Airbag


Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-39


Airbags


Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-19
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Servicing Airbag-Equipped


Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37


Alarm System


Anti-Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Antenna


Rear Side Window . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14


Anti-Theft


Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Alarm System Messages . . . . .5-43


Antilock Brake


System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24


Appearance Care


Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96


INDEX


i-1


Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Assistance Program,


Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19


Audio System


Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Rear Seat (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2


Automatic


Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-54
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-37
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40
Shift Lock Control


Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32


Auxiliary


Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30


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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Voltage and Charging


Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-33
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Brake


Pedal and Adjustable


Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-23
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34


Bulb Replacement (cont.)


Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-37
Taillamps, Turn Signal,


Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61


Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
California


Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
Perchlorate Materials


Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii Capacities and


Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2


Carbon Monoxide


Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10, 2-12
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19


Cargo


Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2


Cautions, Danger, and


Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Charging


System Light


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20


Check


Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Ignition


Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-32


Child Restraints


Infants and Young


Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54


Lower Anchors and


Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-61
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69, 3-72
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-57
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Cleaning


Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96


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Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-11
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Continuous Damping


Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Coolant


Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Engine Temperature


Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38


Courtesy Transportation


Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10


Cover


Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1


Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5
Text Telephone (TTY)


Driver Information


Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27


Driving


Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-6


Characteristics and


Customer Information Service Publications


Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-14


Customer Satisfaction


Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2, 13-4


Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-11
Danger, Warnings, and


Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv . . . . . . . 13-16


Data Recorders, Event Daytime Running


Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Door


Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8


Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-73
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . .9-18
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . .9-21
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19


Driving for Better Fuel


Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28


Dual Automatic Climate


Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4


DVD


Rear Seat Entertainment


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34
DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19


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E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Electrical Equipment,


Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-91


Electrical System


Engine Compartment


Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39


Fuses and Circuit


Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39


Instrument Panel Fuse


Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38


Engine


Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Check and Service Engine


Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Coolant Temperature


Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Cooling System Messages . . .5-38
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31


Engine (cont.)


Filter,


Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Overheated Protection


Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-36
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29


Engine Oil


Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-16
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2


Fan


Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23


Features


Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9


Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-5
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-100
Fluid


Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-12
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Four-Wheel Drive


Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . 9-43, 9-47
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25


Fog Lamps


Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Four-Wheel


Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29, 9-43, 9-47
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Front Fog Lamp


Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26


Front Seats


Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . .3-10


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Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-69
Filling a Portable Fuel


Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-72
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-70
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-68
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-68
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-26
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . .9-34
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
Requirements, California . . . . .9-68
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40


Fuel Economy


Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Fuses


Engine Compartment


Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39


Fuses and Circuit


Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39


Instrument Panel Fuse


Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43


INDEX


i-5


Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54


Gasoline


Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68


Gauges


Engine Coolant


Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Warning Lights and


Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11


General Information


Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-73
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement


Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7


Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-5
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Headlamps


Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Daytime Running


Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-26
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2


Heated


Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11


Heated and Ventilated Front


Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heater


Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-18
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5


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INDEX


Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
How to Wear Safety Belts


Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24


Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ignition Transmission Lock


Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Infants and Young Children,


Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii


Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83


Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-41
Keyless Entry


Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2


Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-47
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Lamps


Auxiliary Roof


Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-3
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off


Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-20
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
LATCH System


Replacing Parts After a


Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-69


LATCH, Lower Anchors and


Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-61


Level Control


Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-54


Liftgate


Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . 2-10, 2-12


Lighting


Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7


Lights


Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Antilock Brake System


(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-23
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-17
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-24
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54


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Locks


Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-26
Lower Anchors and Tethers


for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6


Maintenance


Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10


Maintenance Schedule


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