Before Driving Off-Road
• Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed.
• Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tires, including the spare, if equipped.
• Read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
• Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached.
• Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam.
Notice: Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Re-attach the front fascia air dam after off-road driving.
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Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and
cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes
190 pounds-feet ...
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle.
Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑64.
Added electrical equipment ...
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. ...