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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Instrument Cluster:
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Indicator lights, gauges, driver information center operation
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Entertainment Systems:
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Audio system operation, radio controls, entertainment options
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Climate Controls:
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HVAC system operation, automatic climate control, manual controls
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Lighting:
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Headlight operation, interior lighting, fog lights
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Driver Controls:
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Steering wheel controls, gear selector, parking brake
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Locks And Security:
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Door locks, keyless entry, anti-theft system
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Seating And Safety Restraints:
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Seat adjustment, seat belts, airbag system operation
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Driving Operations:
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Starting the engine, driving, parking, towing information
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Customer Assistance:
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Warranty information, roadside assistance, dealer services
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Cleaning And Care:
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Interior and exterior cleaning procedures
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Maintenance And Specifications:
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General maintenance guidelines and vehicle specifications
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Engine Compartment:
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Identification of engine components, fluid fill points
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Engine Oil:
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Oil type, capacity, and checking procedure
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Battery:
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Battery maintenance and jump starting procedures
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Fuel Information:
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Recommended fuel type, octane rating
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Air Filter:
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Information on air filter replacement (general)
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Part Numbers:
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Some basic part numbers (e.g., tire size, oil filter, likely not extensive)
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Refill Capacities:
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Fluid capacities for engine oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid, etc.
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Lubricant Specifications:
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Specifications for various lubricants and fluids
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Accessories:
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Information on available factory-installed accessories
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Reporting Safety Defects:
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Information on reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
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Procedures Included
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Basic Maintenance:
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Checking fluid levels, tire pressure, basic fluid changes
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Warning Lights:
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Explanation of dashboard warning lights and their meanings
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Tire Changing:
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Procedure for changing a flat tire, jack points
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Jump Starting:
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Correct procedure for jump starting the vehicle
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Fuse Replacement:
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Locating and replacing fuses
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Owner-level maintenance and operation. Does not cover advanced diagnostics or repair procedures typically found in a service manual.
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Engine Specifications
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Primary Engine
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Engine Option 1 Type:
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3.5L V6 (LZ9)
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Engine Option 1 Displacement:
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3.5 Liters / 3500 cc
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Engine Option 1 Horsepower:
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224 hp @ 6200 rpm
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Engine Option 1 Torque:
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223 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
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Engine Option 2 Type:
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3.6L V6 (HFV6 - High Feature V6)
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Engine Option 2 Displacement:
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3.6 Liters / 3564 cc
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Engine Option 2 Horsepower:
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252 hp @ 6300 rpm
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Engine Option 2 Torque:
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251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
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Engine Option 3 Type:
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3.6L V6 VVT (LLT - Direct Injection)
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Engine Option 3 Displacement:
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3.6 Liters / 3564 cc
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Engine Option 3 Horsepower:
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265 hp @ 6300 rpm
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Engine Option 3 Torque:
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251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
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Performance
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Aspiration:
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Naturally Aspirated
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Fuel System
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Fuel Delivery:
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Sequential Port Fuel Injection (MPI) for LZ9 and HFV6, Direct Injection (DI) for LLT
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Recommended Fuel:
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87 octane unleaded gasoline (89 octane recommended for 3.6L LLT for optimal performance)
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Technical Features
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Valve Train:
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DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts), 24 valves
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Cylinder Block Material:
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Aluminum
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Cylinder Head Material:
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Aluminum
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Safety Features
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Ratings
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NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
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5 Stars
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NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
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5 Stars
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NHTSA Side Impact Front Driver:
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5 Stars
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NHTSA Side Impact Front Passenger:
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5 Stars
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NHTSA Side Impact Rear Driver:
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5 Stars
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NHTSA Side Impact Rear Passenger:
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5 Stars
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IIHS Front Offset Crash Test:
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Good
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IIHS Side Impact Crash Test:
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Good
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IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test:
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Good
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Active Features
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ABS:
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Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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Traction Control:
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Standard Traction Control System (TCS)
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Electronic Stability Control:
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Standard StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Passive Features
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Airbags:
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Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, roof rail airbags (standard or optional depending on trim)
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Seat Belts:
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3-point seat belts with pretensioners
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Child Seat Anchors:
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Typically every 7,500 miles or 6 months, or as indicated by the oil life monitoring system.
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Tire Rotation Interval:
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Every 7,500 miles
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Engine Air Filter Replacement:
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Inspect every 30,000 miles, replace as needed (or every 45,000-60,000 miles as preventative maintenance).
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Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
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Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed (or every 20,000-30,000 miles).
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Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
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Inspect regularly, change fluid and filter typically around 100,000 miles, or as per severe service schedule.
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Coolant Replacement:
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Initial change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (GM Super Coolant).
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Fluid Specifications
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Engine Oil Type:
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SAE 5W-30, meeting GM dexos1 specification (or API SN/GF-5).
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Engine Oil Capacity:
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4.5 quarts (4.2 liters) for 3.5L V6; 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) for 3.6L V6.
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Coolant Type:
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GM Super Coolant (Orange color, silicate-free, P-OAT based).
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Brake Fluid Type:
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DOT 3
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Windshield Washer Fluid:
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Approved washer fluid or water.
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Known Issues
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Common Issue 1:
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Transmission issues (hesitation, rough shifting) with the 6T70 transmission, especially in earlier models. Maintenance of fluid is critical.
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Common Issue 2:
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Catalytic converter failures or P0420/P0430 codes.
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Common Issue 3:
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Water pump leaks on 3.6L V6 engines.
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Common Issue 4:
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Power steering leaks or pump noise.
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Part Numbers Example
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Oil Filter 3.5L V6 Example:
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GM Part Number 19179401 or AC-Delco PF46/PF46E
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Oil Filter 3.6L V6 Example:
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GM Part Number 12621080 or AC-Delco PF64
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