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SBZA Detection Zones

The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This
zone starts at approximately the
middle of the vehicle and goes back
5 m (16 ft).

How the System Works

The SBZA symbol lights up in the
side mirrors when the system
detects a moving vehicle in the next
lane over that is in the side blind
zone. This indicates it may be

unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the
SBZA display, check mirrors, glance
over your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.

Left Side Mirror

Display

Right Side Mirror

Display

When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror SBZA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the
system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left
or right side mirror display will light
up if a moving vehicle is detected in
that blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the same direction of a
detected vehicle, this display will
flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes.

SBZA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See
“Collision Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 124.

If SBZA is disabled by the driver,
the SBZA mirror displays will not
light up.

When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly

SBZA displays may not come on
when passing a vehicle quickly, for
a stopped vehicle, or when towing a
trailer. The SBZA detection zones
that extend back from the side of
the vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
trailer. SBZA may alert to objects
attached to the vehicle, such as a
trailer, bicycle, or object extending
out to either side of the vehicle. This
is normal system operation; the
vehicle does not need service.

SBZA may not always alert the
driver to vehicles in the side blind
zone, especially in wet conditions.
The system does not need to be
serviced. The system may light up
due to guardrails, signs, trees,
shrubs, and other non-moving
objects. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service.

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SBZA may not operate when the
SBZA sensors in the left or right
corners of the rear bumper are
covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,
or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
cleaning instructions, see "Washing
the Vehicle" under Exterior Care
0 292. If the DIC displays the
system unavailable message after
cleaning both sides of the vehicle
toward the rear corners of the
vehicle, see your dealer.

If the SBZA displays do not light up
when vehicles are in the blind zone
and the system is clean, the system
may need service. Take the vehicle
to your dealer.

When SBZA is disabled for any
reason other than the driver turning
it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On
option will not be available on the
personalization menu.

Radio Frequency Information

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 329.

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may provide an alert if
the vehicle is crossing a lane
without using a turn signal in that
direction. LDW uses a camera
sensor to detect the lane markings
at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater.

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Warning

The LDW system does not steer
the vehicle. The LDW system
may not:

Provide enough time to
avoid a crash.

Detect lane markings under
poor weather or visibility
conditions. This can occur if
the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are

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not in proper condition; or if
the sun shines directly into
the camera.

Detect road edges.

Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.

If LDW only detects lane
markings on one side of the road,
it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side
where it has detected a lane
marking. Always keep your
attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Always keep the
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LDW in
bad weather conditions.

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How the System Works

The LDW camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.

To turn LDW on and off, press

the center stack. The control
indicator will light when LDW is on.

When LDW is on,

is green if

LDW is available to warn of a lane
departure. If the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking without using
the turn signal in that direction,

changes to amber and flashes.
Additionally, there will be three
beeps on the right or left, depending
on the lane departure direction.

When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly

The system may not detect lanes as
well when there are:
.

Close vehicles ahead.

Sudden lighting changes, such
as when driving through tunnels.

Banked roads.

If the LDW system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.

LDW alerts may occur due to tar
marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LDW off if these
conditions continue.

Fuel

GM recommends the use of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep
the engine cleaner and reduce
engine deposits. See
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.

Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.

Use regular unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 87 or
higher. Do not use gasoline with a

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posted octane rating of less than 87,
as this may cause engine knock and
will lower fuel economy.

Prohibited Fuels

Caution

Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so
may damage the vehicle and void
its warranty:

For vehicles which are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled
greater than 15% ethanol by
volume, such as mid-level
ethanol blends (16 – 50%
ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.

Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, and
aniline. These fuels can
corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and
rubber parts.

Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl

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Caution (Continued)

(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control
system and spark plugs.

Fuel with a posted octane
rating of less than the
recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel
economy and performance,
and may decrease the life of
the emissions catalyst.

California Fuel
Requirements

If the vehicle is certified to meet
California Emissions Standards, it is
designed to operate on fuels that
meet California specifications. See
the underhood emission control
label. If this fuel is not available in
states adopting California Emissions
Standards, the vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission
control system performance may be
affected. The malfunction indicator
lamp could turn on and the vehicle

may not pass a smog-check test.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 107. If this
occurs, return to your authorized
dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

Fuels in Foreign
Countries

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
foreign country, see “Prohibited
Fuels” in Fuel 0 216.

Fuel Additives

To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. See Fuel 0 216.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
not available, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment Cleaner added to
the fuel tank at every engine oil
change, can help. GM Fuel System
Treatment Cleaner is the only

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gasoline additive recommended by
General Motors. It is available at
your dealer.

Filling the Tank

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Warning

Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.

To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.

Turn off the engine when
refueling.

Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.

Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.

Do not use a cell phone
while refueling.

Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.

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Warning (Continued)

Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.

Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise
to stop, then unscrew the
cap all the way.

The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger side of the
vehicle. To open the fuel door, push
and release the rearward center
edge of the door.

Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise
to remove. Reinstall the cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks
after fueling.

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Warning

Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:

Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.

Fuel spills.

Potential fuel fires.

Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0 292.

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Warning

If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.

Caution

If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 107.

Filling a Portable Fuel
Container

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Warning

Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:

Use approved fuel
containers.

Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.

Place the container on the
ground.

Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.

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Warning (Continued)

Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.

Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.

Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

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Trailer Towing

General Towing
Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle 0 289. For
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 291.

Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:
.

Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.

Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.

Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.

The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Instruction Mode) is
recommended. See Instruction
Mode 0 199. Use a lower gear if
the transmission shifts too often.

Turn off Park Assist when
towing.

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Warning

When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.

When towing a trailer:

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Do not drive with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch,
or rear-most window open.

Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

Also adjust the climate
control system to a setting
that brings in only outside
air. See “Climate Control
Systems” in the Index.

For information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust 0 196.

Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is
longer and not as responsive as the
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
the handling and braking of the rig
before setting out for the open road.

Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has

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electric brakes, start the
combination moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes work.

During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure
and the lamps and any trailer
brakes still work.

Towing with a Stability Control
System

When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations
that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.

Passing

More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
farther beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane.

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. To move the
trailer to the left, move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.

Making Turns

Caution

Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to
come in contact with the vehicle.
The vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.

When turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal so the
trailer will not strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees, or other
objects. Use the turn signal well in
advance and avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers.

Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer

The turn signal indicators on the
instrument cluster flash whenever
signaling a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer
lamps also flash, telling other
drivers the vehicle is turning,
changing lanes, or stopping.

When towing a trailer, the arrows on
the instrument cluster flash for turns
even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.

Driving on Grades

Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before starting down a long or
steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the

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brakes might have to be used so
much that they would get hot and no
longer work well.

The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Use a lower gear if the transmission
shifts too often.

When towing at high altitude on
steep uphill grades, engine coolant
boils at a lower temperature than at
normal altitudes. If the engine is
turned off immediately after towing
at high altitude on steep uphill
grades, the vehicle could show
signs similar to engine overheating.
To avoid this, let the engine run
while parked, preferably on level
ground, with the transmission in
P (Park) for a few minutes before
turning the engine off. If the
overheat warning comes on, see
Engine Overheating 0 240.

Parking on Hills

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Warning

Parking the vehicle on a hill with
the trailer attached can be
dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move.
People can be injured, and both
the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always
park the rig on a flat surface.

If parking the rig on a hill:

1. Press the brake pedal, but do

not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
the wheels into the curb if
facing downhill or into traffic if
facing uphill.

2. Have someone place chocks

under the trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in

place, release the brake pedal
until the chocks absorb
the load.

4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then

apply the parking brake and
shift into P (Park).

5. Release the brake pedal.

Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal

while you:

1.1. Start the engine.

1.2. Shift into a gear.

1.3. Release the parking

brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick

up and store the chocks.

Maintenance When Trailer
Towing

The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0 303.
Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system, and
brake system. Inspect these before
and during the trip.

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Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing

The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine
Overheating 0 240.

Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, three
important considerations have to do
with weight:
.

Weight of the trailer.

Weight of the trailer tongue.

Total weight on your vehicle's
tires.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It should never weigh more than
454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can
be too heavy.

It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature, and

how much the vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment
on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue”
following.

Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming the tow vehicle has the
driver, a front seat passenger, all the
required tow equipment, and it has
all the required trailering equipment.
The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers, and cargo
in the tow vehicle must be
subtracted from the maximum trailer
weight.

Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice, or write us at
our Customer Assistance Offices.
See Customer Assistance
Offices 0 321.

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
an important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
weight of the vehicle. The Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any

cargo carried in it, and the people
who will be riding in the vehicle.
If there are a lot of options,
equipment, passengers, or cargo in
the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue
weight the vehicle can carry, which
will also reduce the trailer weight the
vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,
the tongue load must be added to
the GVW because the vehicle will
be carrying that weight, too. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 183.

The trailer tongue (1) should weigh
10 % of the total loaded trailer
weight (2).

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After loading the trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some
items around in the trailer.

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's
Tires

Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the upper limit for cold
tires. These numbers can be found
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 183. Make sure not to go over the
GVW limit for the vehicle, including
the weight of the trailer tongue.

Towing Equipment

Hitches

Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for
assistance.
.

The rear bumper on the vehicle
is not intended for hitches. Do
not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use
only a frame-mounted hitch that
does not attach to the bumper.

Will any holes be made in the
body of the vehicle when the
trailer hitch is installed? If so,
seal the holes when the hitch is
removed. If the holes are not
sealed, dirt, water, and deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) from the
exhaust can get into the vehicle.
See Engine Exhaust 0 196.

Safety Chains

Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue
from contacting the road if it
becomes separated from the hitch.
Leave enough slack so the rig can
turn. Never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Does the trailer have its own
brakes? Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the trailer brakes
so they are installed, adjusted, and
maintained properly.

Because the vehicle has antilock
brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's
brake system. If this is done, both
brake systems will not work well or
at all.

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Conversions and
Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical
Equipment

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Warning

The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 107. A device connected to the
DLC — such as an aftermarket
fleet or driver-behavior tracking
device — may interfere with
vehicle systems. This could affect
vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also
access information stored in the
vehicle’s systems.

Caution

Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt 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 the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 73 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 74.

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Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 285

Jump Starting

Jump Starting - North

America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Towing the Vehicle

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Recreational Vehicle

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Appearance Care

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

General Information

For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.

Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:

California Proposition
65 Warning

WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, as well as many
of its service parts and fluids,
contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.

See Battery - North America 0 244
and Jump Starting - North
America 0 286.

California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements

Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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Accessories and
Modifications

Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.

Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.

GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.

Also, see Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 74.

Vehicle Checks

Doing Your Own
Service Work

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Warning

It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service
instruction, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner instruction procedures
and consult the service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.

If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
instruction. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this instruction can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering
Information 0 328.

This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 73.

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Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 315.

Caution

Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.

Hood

To open the hood:

1. Pull up on the hood release

handle. It is located inside the
vehicle to the left of the
steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle

and with hand palm side down,
slide the secondary hood
release handle toward the
driver side of the vehicle.

3. Lift the hood and pull the prop

rod by the sleeve from the
retainer, located above the
radiator.

4. Securely place the hood prop

into the slot on the underside of
the hood.

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Buick Verano (2017 year). Instruction - part 14