2009 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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tire, if the vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inﬂation pressure maintenance. With proper care and maintenance tires typically wear out before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace the tires as they get older, consult the tire manufacturer for more information. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when the tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: (cid:129) You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. (cid:129) You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 5-58 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical speciﬁcations that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM’s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire’s sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5-44 for additional information. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-56 for information on proper tire rotation. { CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, as it was developed for use on your vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71. Service and Appearance Care 5-59 { CAUTION If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-51. Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28, for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected. { CAUTION If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Saturn speciﬁc wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a Saturn certiﬁed technician. See Buying New Tires on page 5-58 and Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3 for additional information. 5-60 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signiﬁcantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speciﬁed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Service and Appearance Care 5-61 Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. It should be noted that the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinﬂation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the alignment might need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper diagnosis. 5-62 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saturn original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-64 for more information. Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new Saturn original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the vehicle’s wheels. If you do ﬁnd traction devices that will ﬁt, install them on the front tires. Service and Appearance Care 5-63 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ﬁrmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. { CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a ﬂat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a ﬂat tire. If a tire goes ﬂat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a ﬂat tire safely. 5-64 Service and Appearance Care Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. { CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake ﬁrmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be certain the vehicle will not move, put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. When the vehicle has a ﬂat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Service and Appearance Care 5-65 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 3. Lift the load ﬂoor and hang the hook to the tailgate opening. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt holding down the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71 for more information. 2. Push the levers on the load ﬂoor. 5-66 Service and Appearance Care The tools are located between the compact spare tire and the liftgate. To access the tools: 3. Remove the straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench and extension jack handle. Remove the wheel wrench and extension jack handle from the bag. The tools you will be using include: Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-64 for more information. A. Tool Bag B. Wing-bolt C. Jack 1. Remove the wing-bolt (B) from the jack. 2. Remove the jack (C) and tool bag (A). A. Tool Bag B. Jack C. Wheel Wrench D. Extension Jack Handle 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the lift head a little. Service and Appearance Care 5-67 { CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to be removed. 4. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the ﬂat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking ﬂange under the body. Do not place the jack under a body panel. The lower body panel has an arrow to aid in locating the jacking location. 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5-68 Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a ﬂat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a ﬂat tire. Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Remove the ﬂat tire. 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. { CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-64. 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. { CAUTION Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Service and Appearance Care 5-69 14. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 15. Tighten the bolts ﬁrmly with the wheel wrench. When reinstalling full plastic covers or center caps, tighten all the plastic caps hand snug, then tighten with the wheel wrench an additional one-quarter of a turn. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your vehicle’s compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. CAUTION (Continued) tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation after replacing. Follow the torque speciﬁcation supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-86 for original equipment wheel nut torque speciﬁcations. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-86 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation. 13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. { CAUTION Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be (Continued) 5-70 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the ﬂat or spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag and use the straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack. 2. Install the jack between the back of the trunk and the compact spare tire and secure with the wing bolt. 3. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-65 to replace the ﬂoor and lock in place. 4. Place the ﬂat, or damaged tire, face down, on the bottom of the spare tire compartment. Before After 5. Remove the disk (A) from the retainer bolt. Turn the disk (A) over and place it back on the retainer bolt. Return the disk back to its original position after removing the ﬂat tire from the spare tire compartment and before storing the spare tire. 6. Place the wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow rod and tighten by turning it clockwise. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Service and Appearance Care 5-71 Compact Spare Tire { CAUTION Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. The compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when the vehicle was new, however, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (414 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is intended to perform well at speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you can ﬁnish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle. Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles. Do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the compact spare. 5-72 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery. It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. The vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly. Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer color to the vehicle’s interior. When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in the vehicle’s breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle’s interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle’s doors and windows. Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. Products that remove odors from the vehicle’s upholstery and clean the vehicle’s glass can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Service and Appearance Care 5-73 Do not clean the vehicle using: (cid:129) A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. (cid:129) A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle’s interior surfaces. (cid:129) Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal. Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery. (cid:129) Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that can damage the vehicle’s interior. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on ﬂoor carpet and carpeted ﬂoor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it ﬁrst with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed. For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface. After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 5-74 Service and Appearance Care Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather. Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle’s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Never use shoe polish on leather. Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle’s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Service and Appearance Care 5-75 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on the vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/ retailer. Follow all manufacturers’ directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-75. 5-76 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint ﬁnish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint ﬁnish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint ﬁnish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer ﬂuid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Wipers can be damaged by: (cid:129) Extreme dusty conditions (cid:129) Sand and salt (cid:129) Heat and sun (cid:129) Snow and ice, without proper removal Service and Appearance Care 5-77 Aluminum Wheels Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the vehicle’s chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. 5-78 Service and Appearance Care Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed. Your dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s/retailer’s body and paint shop. Service and Appearance Care 5-79 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered. The label has the following information: (cid:129) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) (cid:129) Model designation (cid:129) Paint information (cid:129) Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle’s battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-56. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for the vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certiﬁcation and Service Parts labels and the certiﬁcates of title and registration. Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. See “Engine Speciﬁcations” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-86 for the vehicle’s engine code. 5-80 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it ﬁxed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and ﬁre caused by electrical problems. There are two fuse blocks — the underhood fuse block, and the instrument panel fuse block. To identify and check fuses and relays, refer to the Fuse Usage Chart on the inside surface of the fuse panel door. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the lower console. Pull the latch of the fuse box cover straight back to access the fuses. Service and Appearance Care 5-81 Fuses ISRVM Usage Inside Rearview Mirror CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster AIR BAG Airbag System OSRVM Outside Rearview Mirror KEY CAP Key Capture Solenoid WHL S/W Steering Wheel Switch F/DR LCK Front Driver Door Lock APO2 Accessory Power Outlet 2 BCM (VB3) Body Control Module (BCM) (VB3) Door Lock DR LCK BCM (VB6) Body Control Module (VB6) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage PWR SEAT Power Seat CIGAR Cigarette Lighter PASS P/WIN DRIV P/WIN Passenger Side Power Window Driver Side Power Window S/ROOF Sunroof Module ECM/TCM Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) FSCM Fuel Storage Control Module 5-82 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage BCM (VB4) Body Control Module (VB4) BCM (VB5) Body Control Module (VB5) TRL Trailer AIRCON Air Conditioner AUDIO Audio BCM (VB7) Body Control Module (VB7) IGN SW Ignition Switch AIR BAG Air Bag System WASHER Washer Pump APO1 Accessory Power Outlet 1 Fuses FSCM Usage Fuel Storage Control Module RR CLR Rear Closure BCM (VB2) Body Control Module (VB2) DRL Daytime Running Light BCM (VB1) Body Control Module (VB1) ONSTAR OnStar® Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/ CRANK Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run/Crank Relay Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Service and Appearance Care 5-83 Fuses ECM ENG-3 ENG-2 ENG-1 HYBRID BEC Usage Engine Control Module Engine 3 Engine 2 Engine 1 Not Used RUN Run Sunroof Module S/ROOF HTD/SEAT Heated Seat Control Module Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FAN MAIN Cooling Fan Main REAR/WPR Rear Wiper Motor FAN AUX Cooling Fan Auxiliary ECM/TCM/ SGCM Engine Control Module/ Transmission Control Module/ Serial Data Gateway Communication Module BCM Body Control Module STRTR Starter Motor WPR Windshield Wiper 5-84 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage 4WD/ESCM All-Wheel Drive System ABS Antilock Brake System Module A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor BLWR MTR Blower Motor AMP Ampliﬁer HORN Horn ABS I/P BEC Antilock Brake System Module Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps STOP LP Stoplamps I/P BEC DRL Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center Daytime Running Light T/LAMP RT Right Turn and Parking Lamps T/LAMP LT Left Turn and Parking Lamps TRLR T/LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps HDLP HI LT Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp DEFOG Defroster Fog HDLP LO RT HDLP LO LT HDLP HI RT Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp OSRVM HTR Outside Rearview Mirror Heating Service and Appearance Care 5-85 Relays Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage FAN MAIN RLY Cooling Fan Main Relay FAN CTRL RLY Cooling Fan Control Relay FAN AUX RLY Cooling Fan Auxiliary Relay PWR/TRN RLY Engine Control Module/CAM, Canister, Injectors, Electronic Throttle Control Relay STRTR RLY Starter Relay RUN RLY Run Relay A/C CLTCH RLY Air Conditioning Compressor Relay WPR SPD RLY Windshield Wiper Speed Relay HORN RLY Horn Relay WPR CNTRL RLY T/LAMP RLY Windshield Wiper Control Relay Parking Lamp Relay HDLP HI RLY High-Beam Headlamp Relay HDLP LO RLY Low-Beam Headlamp Relay FRT FOG RLY Front Foglamp Relay STOP LP RLY DEFOG RLY Stoplamp Relay Defogger Relay 5-86 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Speciﬁcations Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 9.0 qt 11.0 qt 11.5 qt 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 16.7 gal 19.2 gal 8.5 L 10.4 L 10.9 L 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 63.0 L 73.0 L Application Transmission Fluid* Four-Speed Automatic Six-Speed Automatic Wheel Nut Torque Service and Appearance Care 5-87 Capacities English 6.9 qt 9.5 qt 100 ft lb Metric 6.5 L 9.0 L 140 Y *Transmission ﬂuid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-18 for information on checking ﬂuid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck ﬂuid level after ﬁlling. Engine VIN Code Transmission Engine Speciﬁcations 2.4L L4 (LE5) 3.5L V6 (LZ4) 3.6L V6 (LY7) Automatic Automatic Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 0.044 in (1.1 mm) 5-88 Service and Appearance Care ✍ NOTES Maintenance Schedule 6-1 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper ﬂuid levels or the wrong tire inﬂation can increase the level of emissions from the vehicle. To help protect the environment, and to keep the vehicle in good condition, be sure to maintain the vehicle properly. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction ..........................6-1 Maintenance Requirements .....6-1 Your Vehicle and the Environment ........................6-1 Using the Maintenance Schedule ............................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance .........6-3 Additional Required Services ....6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ..........6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...........................6-10 At Each Fuel Fill .................6-10 At Least Once a Month ........6-10 At Least Once a Year ..........6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...................6-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts ................................6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing .....6-16 Maintenance Record ............6-17 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you might drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use the vehicle in making deliveries. Or you might drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You might need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-13. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information. { CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a qualiﬁed technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-4. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, have your dealer/retailer do these jobs. When you go to your dealer/retailer for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 tells what should be checked, when to check it, and what can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil light displays, service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. Maintenance Schedule 6-3 If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. When the Change Engine Oil light appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is recommended that the ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, the second service be Maintenance II, and then alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be required more often. 6-4 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Change Engine Oil light displays within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the light displays 10 months or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year. Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. See footnote (l). Rotate tires and check inﬂation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-56 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 6-10. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as needed. • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Schedule 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II • Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Automatic Transmission Only: Check automatic transmission ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. See footnote (k). L4 engine: Inspect throttle system. See footnote (g). • • • • • • • • • 6-6 Maintenance Schedule

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