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Cadillac 2009 ESCALADE EXT, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Belt Reminders ..................................... 3-29
Safety Belts

Care of ...................................................... 6-97
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-26
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-12

Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-4
Seats

Heated and Cooled Seats .............................. 1-6
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Reclining Seatbacks ............................. 1-8
Power Seats ................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation .................................... 1-10

Secondary Latch System ................................. 6-87
Securing a Child Restraint

Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-47
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-50

Security Light ................................................. 3-39
Service ........................................................... 6-3

Accessories and Modifications ......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the

Vehicle ..................................................... 6-5

California Perchlorate Materials

Requirements ............................................ 6-4

Service (cont.)

California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 6-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-36
Publications Ordering Information ................... 8-15

Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 8-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-67
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 6-101
Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-43
Shifting Out of Park ........................................ 2-44
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7
Spare Tire ..................................................... 6-93

Installing .................................................... 6-82
Removing ................................................... 6-78
Storing ....................................................... 6-90

Specifications, Capacities ............................... 6-110
Speedometer .................................................. 3-29
StabiliTrak

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Indicator Light ............................... 3-34

StabiliTrak

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System .......................................... 5-6

Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-32
Steering .......................................................... 5-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-88
Steering Wheel, Heated ..................................... 3-6
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
Steps

Power Assist ............................................... 2-22

Storage Areas

All-Weather Cargo Area ................................ 2-77
Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-66

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Summary of Contents for 2009 ESCALADE EXT

Page 1: ...2 82 Instrument Panel 3 1 Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 Climate Controls 3 22 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Driver Information Center DIC 3 41 Audio System s 3 66 Navigation System 4 1 Overview 4 2 Features and Controls 4 11 Navigation Audio System 4 57 Voice Recognition 4 78 Driving Your Vehicle 5 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 5 2 Towing 5 37 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 S...

Page 2: ...Electrical System 6 103 Capacities and Specifications 6 110 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 16 Index 1 ...

Page 3: ... controls Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 helminc com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de ...

Page 4: ...g that could hurt you or other people Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard Read these cautions A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid th...

Page 5: ...rvice manual for additional instructions or information Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the index 0 Adjustable Pedals 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Co...

Page 6: ...g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode F Traction Control M Windshield Washer Fluid vi ...

Page 7: ...1 38 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 50 Airbag System 1 53 Where Are the Airbags 1 56 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 58 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 59 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 59 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1...

Page 8: ...roperly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...ad restraints are not designed to be removed The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Driver Seat with Pow...

Page 10: ...as a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Features on page 1 7 Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats To increase lumbar support press and hold the front of the control To decrease lumbar support press and hold the rear of the control To raise the height of the lum...

Page 11: ...gh the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seatback off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low z Heated Seat and Seatback To heat the entire seat press the bottom button with the heated seat and seatback symbol This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feat...

Page 12: ...indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seatback off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low z Heated Seat and Seatback To heat the entire seat press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol This symbol will appear ...

Page 13: ...vehicle must be in P Park Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position The seat outside mirrors steering wheel position and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored You will hear a single beep If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on automat...

Page 14: ...tomization on page 3 56 for more information Further programming for the memory seat feature can be done using the DIC You can select the automatic easy exit seat feature or the remote memory seat recall feature For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 56 Power Reclining Seatbacks The controls for the power reclining seatback are located on the outboard side of the front...

Page 15: ...annot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Your vehicle has a memory...

Page 16: ...ack and seat cushion meet The seat cushion will release and allow you to tilt it toward the front of the vehicle Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 3 Fold the seatback forward until it is flat You may have to move ...

Page 17: ...always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always be sure to press the rear of the seat cushion down This action locks the seatback in place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Raise the...

Page 18: ...our safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION People riding on the tailgate if equipped can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding...

Page 19: ...ven buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 20: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 15 ...

Page 22: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Page 23: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 24: ... the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 21 ...

Page 28: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 23 ...

Page 30: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...oss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...nd start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 for more information If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into t...

Page 33: ...he latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle 1 27 ...

Page 34: ...to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear cra...

Page 35: ...lled on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...ion needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...ect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to or...

Page 38: ...Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the boo...

Page 39: ...fety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 40: ... the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use saf...

Page 41: ...em Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle CAUTION Never do this Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued will become...

Page 42: ...at If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight he...

Page 43: ...t s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints CAUTION A young child s hip bones are still so smal...

Page 44: ...holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 38 ...

Page 45: ...ion A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacture...

Page 46: ...close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not d...

Page 47: ... restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child re...

Page 48: ...ld restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be o...

Page 49: ...ar seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position Fold down the rear seatback s to access the anchors See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the t...

Page 50: ...ollowing the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual CAUTION Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a c...

Page 51: ...e following steps 1 1 To access the top tether anchors raise the seat cushion by pulling up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion and fold the seat cushion forward Then fold the seatback forward until it is flat See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 for additional information 1 2 Place the child restraint in the vehicle near the seating position that you are using 1 3 Route the top teth...

Page 52: ...That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 1 5 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward Then lower the seat cushion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position 2 Attach the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not ha...

Page 53: ... child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the ...

Page 54: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 48 ...

Page 55: ...ild restraint as you tighten the belt If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to t...

Page 56: ...ild restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarant...

Page 57: ...he instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 31 2 ...

Page 58: ...t and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehic...

Page 59: ...irbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With roof rail a...

Page 60: ...restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting ...

Page 61: ...or them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The lig...

Page 62: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 56 ...

Page 63: ...ng severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an infl...

Page 64: ...icle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the restraint acco...

Page 65: ...panel For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside...

Page 66: ...g able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after ...

Page 67: ...e Data Recording and Privacy on page 8 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 8 16 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will be v...

Page 68: ...ng safety belts A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflat...

Page 69: ...es that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger f...

Page 70: ...after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adj...

Page 71: ...detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the pe...

Page 72: ... layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 67 for more infor...

Page 73: ...might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel roof rail airb...

Page 74: ... See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8 2 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 6 71 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer ...

Page 75: ...he safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 29 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 97 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is d...

Page 76: ...ty belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of...

Page 77: ...erating Your Vehicle 2 31 New Vehicle Break In 2 31 Ignition Positions 2 31 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 32 Starting the Engine 2 32 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 34 Engine Coolant Heater 2 34 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 36 Tow Haul Mode 2 39 Parking Brake 2 41 Shifting Into Park 2 43 Shifting Out of Park 2 44 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 45 Engine Exhaust 2 45 Running the Vehi...

Page 78: ...h Three Round LED 2 60 Storage Areas 2 66 Glove Box 2 66 Cupholders 2 66 Instrument Panel Storage 2 66 Center Console Storage 2 66 Luggage Carrier 2 66 Rear Seat Armrest 2 67 Cargo Cover Panels 2 68 All Weather Cargo Area 2 77 Top Box Storage 2 81 Sunroof 2 82 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 79: ... seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition door locks tailgate and side storage boxes See your dealer retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If y...

Page 80: ...ce Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the ...

Page 81: ...nlock The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 56 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lights turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside See APPROACH LIGHTING under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 56 Pressin...

Page 82: ...ealer retailer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it See Relearn Remote Key under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 42 for instructions on how to match RKE transmit...

Page 83: ...eated Seats on page 1 5 for additional information Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel ...

Page 84: ...t 10 minute remote start time frame and before the engine stops For example if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes 10 minutes are added allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes The additional ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start After your vehicles engine has been started two times using the re...

Page 85: ...veral ways to lock and unlock the doors To lock or unlock the door from the outside use the remote keyless entry RKE transmitter or the key To lock or unlock the door from the inside slide the manual lever up or down or use the power door locks switch Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the armrest on the front doors K Unlock Press the side of the switch with the unlock sy...

Page 86: ... you to program the vehicle s power door locks You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 56 for more information on DIC programming Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of ...

Page 87: ...s in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock Midgate CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the tailgate and Midgate ope...

Page 88: ... The Midgate allows you to extend the length of your vehicle s cargo area The following are the main components of the Midgate system A Latch Levers B Grab Handles C Glass Catch Release Button D Glass Lock Knobs E Window Retaining Tabs F Midgate Release Handle G Window Alignment Arrows 2 12 ...

Page 89: ...spark coming from the latch area To remove the rear glass do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 for more information The front seats may have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold completely Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear seats you will not be able to access the rear glass storage pocket Be sure to fold t...

Page 90: ...button C and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle s B located at the top of the rear glass 4 With the rear glass tilted toward you lift it out from the lower window frame channel Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass 2 14 ...

Page 91: ...ear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 6 Turn both glass lock knobs D located at both top corners of the storage pocket to the locked position Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily 2 15 ...

Page 92: ...ar glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass do the following 1 Squeeze and pull down the latch levers A located near the upper corners of the rear glass to unlatch 2 Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket to the unlocked position 3 Pull the...

Page 93: ...e lower channel of the window frame Be sure to align the rear glass side to side using the alignment arrows G 5 Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you 2 17 ...

Page 94: ...te can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket To lower the Midgate do the following 1 Fold the rear seats The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 for mor...

Page 95: ...utside of the vehicle hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you 3 Lower the Midgate until it is flat Rear Glass in Normal Position 2 19 ...

Page 96: ...ass in the stored position you will notice that the entire crossbar will lower with the Midgate This is completely normal however since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate it will be heavier As you lower the Midgate be ready for the extra weight and do not let the Midgate fall as you lower it Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Midgate Lowered with Crossbar Attached 2 20 ...

Page 97: ...e is operated at low speeds People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or power door lock switch to loc...

Page 98: ...utomatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened Once the door is closed the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay The vehicle must not be moving for the assist steps to extend or retract The switch used to disable the power assist steps is located on the center console below the climate control system The assist steps ...

Page 99: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 23 ...

Page 100: ...n to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each door has a switch for its own window The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement Press the switch to the first position to lowe...

Page 101: ...window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override CAUTION If express override is activated the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before you use express override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path In a...

Page 102: ...he process for the other windows Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls The light on the button will illuminate indicating the feature is in use The rear windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature...

Page 103: ...s especially in some cities This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft deterrent alarm system This is the security light To arm the theft deterrent system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the power door lock switch The security light will come on t...

Page 104: ...or the RKE transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off To avoid setting off the alarm by accident If you do not want to activate the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed Always unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will ...

Page 105: ...y interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS Key III...

Page 106: ...or do not operate you must see your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the origi...

Page 107: ...brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 5 40 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions To shift out of P Park the ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be ...

Page 108: ...ended period of time D START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the...

Page 109: ...the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor...

Page 110: ...s the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you While driving make only small adjustments The vehicle has a memory function which allows the pedal positions to be saved and recalled See Memory Features on page 1 7 for more information Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather conditions at ...

Page 111: ...on cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged The...

Page 112: ...ng Into Park on page 2 43 for more information CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move e...

Page 113: ...ving It provides the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down By doing this the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power D Drive can be used when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hil...

Page 114: ...sions computer The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used such as with a heavy load or when temperature changes During this adaptive shift controls process shifting may feel different as the transmission determines the best settings When temperatures are very cold the Hydra Matic 6L80 automatic transmission s gear shiftin...

Page 115: ...xth cannot be used until the plus minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear Grade Braking is not available when the Driver Shift Control is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 2 39 for more information While using the DSC cruise control and the tow haul mode can be used Tow Haul Mode The vehicle has a tow haul mode The tow haul mode adjusts the transmission shift...

Page 116: ...system and increases control of the vehicle Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed acceleration engine torque and brake pedal usage Using this information it detects when the vehicle is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5 40 for more information Cruise Grade Braking Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a dow...

Page 117: ... To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol located above the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light goes off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make...

Page 118: ...m parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light...

Page 119: ...e it with you If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat a...

Page 120: ...electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncha...

Page 121: ...erbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or i...

Page 122: ...haust on page 2 45 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move ev...

Page 123: ...terior Lamps on page 3 13 For more information on OnStar see OnStar System on page 2 56 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started O On Off Press to turn the dimming feature on or off Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly ...

Page 124: ...mming Rearview Mirror on page 2 47 for more information Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This feature lets the driver view the...

Page 125: ...e on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Outside Heated Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 22 for more information 2 49 ...

Page 126: ...A system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children pedestrians bicyclists or pets CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing u...

Page 127: ... what will occur with the URPA display as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object Description English Metric amber light 8 ft 2 5 m amber amber lights 40 in 1 0 m Description English Metric amber amber red lights and continuous beeping for five seconds 23 in 0 6 m amber amber red lights flashing and continuous beeping for five seconds 1 ft 0 3 m The system can be disabled by pressing the rear...

Page 128: ...onditions may affect system performance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If the system is still disabled after driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h take the vehicle to your dealer retailer Rear Vision Camera RVC This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system Read this entire section before using it The rear vision camera system is de...

Page 129: ...ny adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen Brightness Touch the plus or minus screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen _ Contrast Touch the plus or minus screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear ...

Page 130: ...formation it requires from other vehicle systems If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists see your dealer retailer CAUTION The Rear Vision Camera RVC system does not replace driver vision RVC does not Detect objects that are outside the camera s field of view below the bumper or underneath the vehicle Detect children pedestrians bicyclists or pets Do not back the vehicle by only lookin...

Page 131: ... on the screen differs from the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides 2 55 ...

Page 132: ...here are extreme temperature changes OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If the airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location If the keys are locked in the vehicle call OnSt...

Page 133: ... OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week OnStar Services Available with the Safe Sound Plan Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment Advanced Automatic Crash Notification AACN If equipped Link to Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Remote Door Unlock Vehicle Alert OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email GM Goodwrench On Demand Dia...

Page 134: ...ring Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands Free Calling See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 88 for more information On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can r...

Page 135: ...e OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated Press the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activ...

Page 136: ...door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Only the original remote control transmitter...

Page 137: ...tside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit and may be a colored button Press this button After pressing this button complete the following steps in less than 30 secon...

Page 138: ...Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devic...

Page 139: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Page 140: ...Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to complete Ste...

Page 141: ... button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programm...

Page 142: ...ent between the bucket seats The console has both an upper and lower storage bin that can be opened by lifting up on the latches located at the front of the console lids An accessory power outlet may be located inside the console see Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 20 The rear of the console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use Luggage Carrier For vehicles w...

Page 143: ...o tighten it Try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is tight To carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as possible Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers but do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged After moving a crossrail make sure it is securely locked into the...

Page 144: ...is securely reattached Notice Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs 113 kg can damage the cargo covers and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit To remove a cargo panel s 1 Lower the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 21 for more information on the tailgate The panels are embossed on the upper center portion with ...

Page 145: ...go panels as needed 4 To remove cargo panel 1 unlock the two rear latches lift the cover slightly and pull rearward After each cargo panel is removed store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area using the storage strap system Always use the storage strap system to store the cargo pane...

Page 146: ...s make sure that their latches are in the locked position The latches are in the locked position when they are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel Use the following instructions for the proper storage sequence and location for each panel A Secure clip A on the secondary strap B Secure clip B on the secondary strap C Place the remaining primary straps on top of the lid and tray at the ...

Page 147: ...ard the side of the cargo box Do the same for cargo panel 2 then 3 Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box 3 Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers A Fasten the four strap clips B 2 71 ...

Page 148: ...4 Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap 5 Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to secure tightly 2 72 ...

Page 149: ... or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment See Top Box Storage on page 2 81 for more information To reinstall a cargo panel 1 Starting with cargo panel 1 place the latches in the unlocked position Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Panels 3 2 1 Loaded 2 73 ...

Page 150: ... lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs A to align with the striker assembly B 2 The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in place before the passenger side latch can be locked If this procedure is not followed exactly the cargo cover panels might not correctly lock in place Push the driver side latch toward the front of the vehicle to lock the cover in position A click so...

Page 151: ...l and then let the back of the panel down making sure that the pegs A align with the receivers B 4 Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle starting with the driver side latch to lock the panel in place A click sounds when each latch locks correctly Folding and Storage of Straps Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage compartment 1 Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface...

Page 152: ...s shown 3 Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing forming a package 4 Take the secondary strap and wrap it around the folded webbing forming a package Finally attach the hooks to the webbing and place inside the top box storage compartment 2 76 ...

Page 153: ...through the top drain grates side rail channels catch cups Midgate drain cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on there may be some instances heavy rains automated car washes etc when water can collect in the following areas A Top drain grates B Removable front drain grate Midgate drain grate C Side rail channels...

Page 154: ...ns for the proper procedures on cleaning each item Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning The top drain grates are located near the rear window on both sides of the vehicle Clean the grates and drains if there is a blockage To remove each drain grate 1 Remove the cargo panels See Cargo Cover Panels on page 2 68 for more information 2 Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle Flu...

Page 155: ...e If it will not clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area They may need to be flushed out with clean water if debris is collecting inside of them Carefully load cargo into the cargo area so that the rails do not get damaged 2 79 ...

Page 156: ...hips pebbles etc the Midgate drain should be flushed with water First remove the drain grate by using the following steps 1 Lower the Midgate See Midgate on page 2 11 for more information 2 Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate 3 Tilt the drain grate away and pull it straight out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate 2 80 ...

Page 157: ...up the edges of the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Top Box Storage The vehicle has top box storage units on both sides of the vehicle The passenger side top box contains the tools needed to change a flat tire Use the key to unlock or lock it Press the key cylinder button and swing the lid open Turn on the cargo lamps if the vehicle has them to light the i...

Page 158: ...e comfort stop position press the rear of the driver s side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full open position When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of the driver s side switch The sunroof will open automati...

Page 159: ...the point of the obstruction The sunroof will then open halfway and the air deflector will raise To close the sunroof once it has re opened refer to the Express Close or Manual Close functions described previously If the sunroof is in the vent position and there is an object in the path of the sunroof when it closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof To close the s...

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Page 161: ...Management 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 20 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Analog Clock 3 22 Climate Controls 3 22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 28 Speedometer and Odometer 3 29 Trip Odometer 3 29 Tachometer 3 29 Safety Belt Reminders 3 29 Airbag Readines...

Page 162: ...DIC Compass 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 56 Audio System s 3 66 Bluetooth 3 66 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 77 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 85 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 87 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 88 Radio Reception 3 89 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 90 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 90 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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Page 164: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 165: ...al Adjust Button See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 34 Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button If Equipped See Windshield Washer on page 3 9 Power Running Boards Disable Button If Equipped See Power Assist Steps on page 2 22 P Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 22 Heated Seats on page 1 5 If Equipped Heated and Cooled Seats on page 1 6 If Equipped Q StabiliTrak System on ...

Page 166: ...heel Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer N Windshield Wipers L Windshield Washer Flash to Pa...

Page 167: ...ulb may be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 6 104 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 107 Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC See DIC Warnings and Messag...

Page 168: ...r short delay between wipes Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings 9 Off Turns the wipers off Be sure to clear ice and...

Page 169: ... Notice Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision L Washer Fluid Push the paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the to...

Page 170: ...y traffic CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads With cruise control a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at spe...

Page 171: ... work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep t...

Page 172: ...the vehicle speed while using cruise control Press and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the...

Page 173: ...s License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions 9 Off Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps DRL Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on For vehicles first sold in Canada the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P Park position AUTO Automatic Auto...

Page 174: ...IntelliBeam system turns the high beam headlamps on when it is dark enough there is no other traffic present and the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam Press and release the IntelliBeam button on the inside rear view mirror The IntelliBeam indicator on the mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been turned on Once the system has been turned on it will rem...

Page 175: ... may not turn off the high beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle s lamps because of any of the following The others vehicle s lamp s are missing damaged obstructed from view or otherwise undetected The other vehicle s lamp s are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamp s cannot be detected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obst...

Page 176: ...ashes three times If you accidentally activate this the vehicle s setting will automatically be reset each time the ignition is turned off and then on again Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror Clean the light sensor window periodically using glass cleaner on a soft cloth Gently wipe the sensor window ...

Page 177: ...TO the automatic headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim To turn off the automatic headlamp system turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release For vehicles first sold in Canada the transmission ...

Page 178: ... Never use the fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off To use the fog lamps after restarting the vehicle press the fog lamp button again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to ...

Page 179: ...ading Lamps If the vehicle has reading lamps press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations The lamps cannot be adjusted Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of t...

Page 180: ...ey are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK OFF This helps to prevent the battery from running down Accessory Power Outlet s Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone One accessory power outlet is located inside the center floor console Lift up on the lower latch located at the front of the console lid to acc...

Page 181: ...because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the center console near the cupholders if the vehicle has them Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray and lighter Notice If papers pins or other flammable items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials ...

Page 182: ...imate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system The vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section A Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B AUTO C Recirculation D Air Conditioning E Heated and Cooled Seats F Fan Control G Defrost H Rear Window Defogger I Air Delivery ...

Page 183: ...decreasing Set the passenger s temperature setting to match the driver temperature setting by pressing the passenger power knob Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button When AUTO is selected the displ...

Page 184: ...ystem will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed y 9 z Fan Control Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing this button when ...

Page 185: ...ure is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning A C compressor on and off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the air con...

Page 186: ...t drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost fr...

Page 187: ...ts and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gages can indicate w...

Page 188: ...l cluster is designed to let show how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel the vehicle has and many other things needed to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 28 ...

Page 189: ...ter can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero For more information see Trip Odometer under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 42 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten...

Page 190: ...omes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays ...

Page 191: ... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 for important safety information The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start...

Page 192: ...e the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer The light should go out once the engine starts ...

Page 193: ... on due to low brake fluid See Brakes on page 6 35 for more information This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON RUN If it does not have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal could be harder to push or could go closer to the floor It can take longer to stop If the light is s...

Page 194: ... vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for all brake related DIC messages StabiliTrak Indicator Light The StabiliTrak indicator light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle servic...

Page 195: ...ight For vehicles with a tire pressure light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Mess...

Page 196: ...ndicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls mig...

Page 197: ...tected on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 6 9 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips wit...

Page 198: ...n Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running or if the key is in ON RUN and the light is not on The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system...

Page 199: ...he maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some...

Page 200: ...e parking lamps are on See Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 for more information Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 7...

Page 201: ...e gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle has...

Page 202: ...tal speedometer can be enabled or disabled See DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 56 for more information DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip fuel vehicle information customization and set reset buttons The button functions are detailed in the following pages 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to display the odometer trip odometer fuel range average economy fuel used timer...

Page 203: ...GE displays This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles mi or kilometers km the vehicle can be driven without refueling The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank This estimate will change if driving conditions change Fo...

Page 204: ... reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the set reset button while TIMER is displayed Transmission Temperature Press the trip fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Average Vehicle Speed Press the trip fuel button until AVERAGE S...

Page 205: ... measurement selected Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI kPa LEFT RIGHT Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES P...

Page 206: ...e lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles with memory recall seats the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2 A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to ...

Page 207: ...dings The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Zone Procedure 1 Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving Only set it when the vehicle is in P Park Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and ...

Page 208: ...the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located See Compass Variance Zone Procedure earlier in this section Do not operate any switches such as window sunroof climate controls seats etc during the calibration procedure 2 Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPAS Compass displays 3 Press the set reset button to start th...

Page 209: ...ent at the same time press the set reset button If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Tires on page 6 54 Loading the Vehicle on page 5 31 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 60 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 42 If t...

Page 210: ... overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 6 30 for more information This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe...

Page 211: ... still appears on the DIC ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC...

Page 212: ...vehicle See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 4 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 42 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System O...

Page 213: ...age appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service See your dealer retailer SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system Do not use this system t...

Page 214: ...in Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer retailer for service See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak or when the stability control has been automatically disabled To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leav...

Page 215: ...age 6 67 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 62 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 60 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the t...

Page 216: ...atures were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since then The customization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps...

Page 217: ...To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings...

Page 218: ...g the tailgate will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmi...

Page 219: ... transmitter LIGHTS ON default The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and t...

Page 220: ...ps will stay on for two minutes NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless E...

Page 221: ...l be turned on NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the setting...

Page 222: ...et reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature See Memory Features on page 1 7 for more information Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this featu...

Page 223: ...ain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC MEMORY SEAT RECALL This feature allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature See Memory Features on page 1 7 for more information Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settin...

Page 224: ...enabled NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the DIC Press the customization button until DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button...

Page 225: ...ing press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning o...

Page 226: ...adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 32...

Page 227: ...e level is used if the volume is turned down too low Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 88 for more information b g Push To Talk Press to answer incoming calls to confirm system information and to start speech recognition c x Phone On Hook Press to end a call reject a call or to can...

Page 228: ... the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process Locate the device named General Motors in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3 5 The system prompts for a name for the phone Use a name that best describes the phone This name will be used to indicate w...

Page 229: ...it while I search for other phones If another phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers Store Digit ...

Page 230: ... followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Store The system responds with Please say the first digit to store followed by a tone 3 Say the first digit to be stored The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete If an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of th...

Page 231: ...owed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to be deleted The system responds with Would you like to delete name tag Please say yes or no If the name tag is correct say Yes to delete the name tag The system responds with OK deleting name tag returning to the main menu If the name tag is incorrect say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Com...

Page 232: ...hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone 4 Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete Af...

Page 233: ...2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call Press c x to igno...

Page 234: ...e vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To Mute a call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Mute Call The system responds with Call muted To Cancel Mute 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Mute Call The system responds with Resuming call Transferring a Call Audio can be tra...

Page 235: ...ne 3 Say Voice The system responds with OK accessing phone name The cell phone s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can be programmed int...

Page 236: ...ion For information on how to delete this information see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Oper...

Page 237: ... page 4 57 for more information Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 4 F 20 C or below 140 F 60 C If the temperat...

Page 238: ... located on the right side For optimal audio performance the headphones must be worn correctly The symbol L Left appears on the upper left side above the ear pad and should be positioned on the left ear The symbol R Right appears on the upper right side above the ear pad and should be positioned on the right ear Notice Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the he...

Page 239: ...e and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX auxiliary button on the remote control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device The radio plays the audio of the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary See Navigation Audio System on page 4 57 for more information For optimal sound quality increase the porta...

Page 240: ...ireless or wired headphones The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen 1 Push the release button located on the overhead console 2 Move the screen to the desired position When the video screen is not in use ...

Page 241: ... the video screen display See Navigation Audio System on page 4 57 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by the warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place If the remote control becomes lost or damaged a new universal remote control...

Page 242: ...e fast forward button The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode You can also depending on the radio perform reverse slow play by pressing the play pause button and then pressing the fast reverse button To cancel slow play mode press the play pause button t Previous Track Chapter Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter Press again to go to the previous track or chapter This...

Page 243: ...ideo Source DVD Media Fourth Press Return to Default State Return to Default State d Camera Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function varies for each disc 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection Clear Press within three seconds after entering a ...

Page 244: ...etimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to play from the beginning of the DVD Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode Check the auxiliary in...

Page 245: ...e vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen as damage can result Rear Seat Audio RSA Vehicles with this feature allo...

Page 246: ...he RSA attach the iPod or portable audio device to the auxiliary input if available located below the RSA system Turn the iPod on then choose the front auxiliary input with the RSA SRCE button P Power Press this button to turn the RSA on or off Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls ...

Page 247: ...ft or right seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold the left or right seek arrow to perform a cursor left or right on the menu PROG Program Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing press this bu...

Page 248: ...vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press and hold b g for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems See OnStar System on page 2 56 and Bluetooth on page 3 66 for more information SRCE Source Voice Recognition Press to switch between the radio AM FM XM CD and for vehicles with DVD and rear auxiliary Press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognit...

Page 249: ...o 65 km Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada Just as with FM tall buildings or hil...

Page 250: ...ace it Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is tightened to its base If tightening is required tighten by hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception If the vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the XM system may be affe...

Page 251: ...ion 4 23 Configure Menu 4 40 Global Positioning System GPS 4 54 Vehicle Positioning 4 54 Problems with Route Guidance 4 55 If the System Needs Service 4 56 Ordering Map DVDs 4 56 Database Coverage Explanations 4 56 Navigation Audio System 4 57 CD Player 4 64 DVD Player 4 71 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 4 77 Auxiliary Devices 4 78 Voice Recognition 4 78 Section 4 Navigation System 4 1 ...

Page 252: ...Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 4 2 ...

Page 253: ...rmation I DEST Destination Key See Destination on page 4 23 for more information J CONFIG Configure Key See Configure Menu on page 4 40 for more information K e Sound Key See Sound Menu under Navigation Audio System on page 4 57 for more information L 5 Phone Key See OnStar System on page 2 56 and Bluetooth on page 3 66 for more information M FAV Favorite Key See Storing Radio Station Presets unde...

Page 254: ...ting Started Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions While entering the vehicle or when turning the vehicle off some DVD Map Disc noise is normal Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving The navigation system has built in features intended to he...

Page 255: ...lled Use the turn by turn voice guidance directions whenever possible Use the navigation system to Plan a route Select a destination using various methods and choices Follow turn by turn route and map guidance with voice prompts only if permitted by traffic laws controls and conditions You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway laws and instructions regardless of the guidance from the...

Page 256: ...ome system controls cannot be used the when vehicle is moving After you acknowledge the start up information you will be able to access the NAV navigation and DEST destination functions Once accessed you can enter or delete information in the navigation system or access other functions See instructions later in this section Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation system is turn...

Page 257: ...le driving When this screen button is highlighted the following functions are limited while driving Music Navigator Scrolling Radio Category Scrolling Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions See Category under Navigation Audio System on page 4 57 for more information See From Map under Destination on page 4 23 for more information Some functions will remain limited regardless of the setting S...

Page 258: ... under Maps on page 4 14 for more information 4 A caution may appear Touch the OK screen button to proceed 5 Press the DEST hard key 6 Press the 2 Address Entry screen button 7 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces appear Select the state or province 8 Once a state or province has been selected ...

Page 259: ...DVD map disc See Installing the Map DVD under Maps on page 4 14 for more information 4 A caution may appear Touch the OK screen button to proceed 5 Press the DEST hard key 6 Press the i Point of Interest screen button 7 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces appear Select the state or province 8 ...

Page 260: ...old one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the screen button on the display The name appears in that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen See Using Your Stored Preset Destinations next in this section to select it as a destination See Adding or Changing Preset Destinations under Destination on pag...

Page 261: ...dly until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button 2 Press the Voice Prompt screen button 3 Press the plus or minus screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts The system responds with the adjusted voice level See Voice Prompt under Configure Menu on page 4 40 for more information Cleaning the Display Use a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with clean water Featu...

Page 262: ...age 4 64 or DVD Player on page 4 71 for more information Z CD DVD Eject Press to eject CDs or audio video DVDs This button is located under the load button See CD Player on page 4 64 or DVD Player on page 4 71 for more information m Tilt Press up or down to tilt the screen AUDIO Press access the full Audio screen to change AM FM XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped CD DVD and auxiliary input See...

Page 263: ...een button has been selected a beep sounds Screen buttons are highlighted when a feature is available Alpha Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet symbols punctuation and numbers when available displays on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard The alpha keyboard displays when the system requires entry of a city or street name All characters are touch sensitive screen buttons Touc...

Page 264: ...played on the map but route guidance may not be given on these streets Some POI categories such as the city center POI category and some street addresses are included in the limited guidance areas The navigation system informs through voice prompts when you are traveling into a limited guidance area where route guidance is not available The street maps and the directional arrow displayed on the na...

Page 265: ...de Do not use photographic record cleaner solvents or other cleaners Do not use the disc to rest on while writing or drawing using any writing utensil or attach a seal to any of the sides or the disc Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight high temperatures or humidity After using the disc place it back into the original case Map Adjustments The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the map ...

Page 266: ...er distance If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map and the vehicle icon disappears off the screen press the NAV Navigation key to return to the current vehicle location on the map The scroll feature on the map can be used to set a destination See From Map under Destination on page 4 23 for more information While scrolling on the map press the GO screen button to calculate the route ...

Page 267: ...ymbol appears when the time to the destination is not available or while you are scrolling on the map The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination depending on the option selected The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight line distance to the destination This symbol appears before you start driving on...

Page 268: ...reen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is traveling Select this screen symbol to switch between Heading Up North Up and 3 D view modes Three dimensional 3 D view mode changes the appearance of the map display to a road level view The No GPS symbol appears when the vehicle is acquiring or not receiving a Global Positioning System GPS satellite signal See Gl...

Page 269: ...nts gas stations etc are located This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button 1 Select one of the POI categories to display the POI icon at the top of the map screen Select the POI category again to delete the POI icon 2 Up to five categories can display on the map screen 3 Press the Show POI screen button to add more POI icons More Select to view more POI categories 4 19 ...

Page 270: ...Address Book Press to add this POI to the address book See Nav under Configure Menu on page 4 40 for information on editing address book entries Go Select to make this POI a destination or a stopover Map Select to display the map showing the location of the POI Call Select to dial the phone number using your Bluetooth phone if paired with the vehicle or the OnStar HandsFree Calling system For more...

Page 271: ...nation the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver The pop up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it When approximately 1 4 mi 400 m from the next maneuver the screen displays the name and a detailed view of it 4 21 ...

Page 272: ... C and other major highway junctions Dual Mode This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits Press this button to switch between dual screen and full screen which displays the entire route Auto Reroute When a destinatio...

Page 273: ...reet to use the address entry destination method To enter a destination by inputting the city name first 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Select the 2 screen button 3 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces appear Select the state or province 4 Once a state or province has been selected the City name c...

Page 274: ...tion marked displays 8 Select the route preference Fastest Shortest or Other The system calculates and highlights the route 9 Select the Start Guidance screen button The route is now ready to be started See Getting Started on Your Route later in this section for more information To enter a destination by entering the street name first 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Select the 2 screen button 3 Select...

Page 275: ...ct the Street screen button and start entering the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen button If the street name is common the city might need to be entered first The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area If using the alpha keyboard finish entering the street name If ...

Page 276: ...Select the i screen button 3 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces appear Select the state or province 4 Enter the POI name If five or less names are available a list displays If more than five are available the List screen button displays a number This number represents the number of available ...

Page 277: ...ts the route 7 Select the Start Guidance screen button The route is now ready to be started See Getting Started on Your Route later in this section for more information Address Book The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in the address book g Address Book Touch to access the Address Book screen From this screen an address that alrea...

Page 278: ...red As new destinations are entered the system automatically deletes the oldest destinations and adds the new destinations To use the previous destination entry method 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Select the screen button 3 Select a previous destination from the list Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary Use the scroll arrows to the left to s...

Page 279: ...ike to select as your destination Pressing holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling 4 Press touch once on the area that you would like to set as your destination The map screen displays the address information 5 Select the Go screen button The map screen with the destination marked displays 6 Select the route preference Fastest Shortest or Other The system calculates an...

Page 280: ...n of the latitude coordinate Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate 5 Select Longitude and select either E east or W west next to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate 6 Once both coordinates are entered select the Go screen button The map screen with the destination marked displays 7 Select the route preference Fastest ...

Page 281: ... in this section for information on how to add a preset destination To use the preset destination entry method 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Select the desired preset destination screen button The screen buttons are labeled with the name that was selected for the destination when it was stored The map screen with the destination marked displays 3 Select the route preference Fastest Shortest or Other...

Page 282: ...om Scroll etc The address is shown at the top of the screen OnStar Destination Download OnStar Destination Download if equipped is a service available for OnStar subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation assistance on the go Destination Map Screen 4 32 ...

Page 283: ...system calculates route s Select a route i e Shortest Route and Start Guidance Select Map the navigation system displays the Destination Map Screen Select Call the navigation system initiates a call to your destination with your Bluetooth phone if available or OnStar Hands Free Calling if minutes are available Select Add to Address Book the navigation system copies the downloaded destination to th...

Page 284: ...vious OnStar Destination Downloads are saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen The radio ...

Page 285: ...ap screen capabilities such as Go Mark Zoom Scroll etc The address is shown at the top of the screen Getting Started on Your Route Once a destination has been entered there are several functions that can be performed Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen Destination Map Screen 4 35 ...

Page 286: ...me to avoid the maneuver The map screen displays The route recalculates without this maneuver Route Preview Select to preview the entire route in either direction t Reverse Skip Select to go back to the start point or previous stopover q r Reverse Scroll Select to scroll to the start point or previous stopover The t reverse skip button changes to a fast reverse screen button j Pause Select to paus...

Page 287: ...also be selected to detour the whole route if necessary The detour option is only available while driving on a current planned route Voice Volume Select this screen button from the Route screen to turn voice guidance on or off and to change the volume of voice prompts See Nav under Configure Menu on page 4 40 for more information Add Stopover Add Stopover Select this screen button from the Route s...

Page 288: ...stem calculates and highlights the route 8 Select the Start Guidance screen button The route is now ready to be started To delete a stopover from the current route 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Select the Delete screen button for the desired stopover to delete 3 The system displays a pop up confirmation message Touch Yes to delete the stopover touch No to cancel this operation 4 Select the route pre...

Page 289: ... on how to select a preset destination as a final destination To store the current vehicle position as a preset destination 1 Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current vehicle position to the address book The Address Book screen appears 2 Select the Name screen button An alpha keyboard displays Enter the name Press the OK screen button then the Back screen button to retu...

Page 290: ...nd is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP Digital Signal Processing adjustments See Sound Menu under Navigation Audio System on page 4 57 for more information Radio Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Radio is selected or touch the Radio screen button to make changes for radio information displayed preset...

Page 291: ... and off while traveling on a planned route Route Preference Touch the Route Preference screen button to change route options when the system calculates a route Allow Major Roads This feature allows the system to use major roads when calculating a planned route Allow toll road This feature allows the system to use toll roads when calculating a planned route Allow ferry This feature allows the syst...

Page 292: ... Select the Edit View Address Book screen button 4 Select the address book entry to change 5 Touch the Phone screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number 6 Touch the OK screen button to save your changes then touch the Back screen button to return to the Address Book information screen To change the map icon of an address book entry 1 Select the CONFIG hard key 2 ...

Page 293: ...k to delete select Cancel to cancel the operation To delete the entire address book 1 Select the CONFIG hard key 2 Select the NAV screen button 3 Select the Edit View Address Book screen button 4 A list of all the address book entries will display Press and hold the Clear All screen button 5 A confirmation pop up will display Select Ok to delete select Cancel to cancel the operation Map Database I...

Page 294: ...d an XM NavTraffic receiver XM NavTraffic is a subscription service provided via XM Satellite Radio XM NavTraffic provides real time traffic information fully integrated to the navigation system to display current traffic conditions for a driver s chosen route XM NavTraffic allows drivers to make the most informed timesaving routing decisions If the Traffic touch screen button is pressed or if an ...

Page 295: ...y then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav screen button 2 Touch the Traffic Options button 3 Touch the Traffic button This button is highlighted when it is active Selecting Alert for Approaching Traffic Events enables the system to show a pop up screen that notifies of possible traffic issues ahead When this feature is highlighted while traveling on a route acci...

Page 296: ...velling on a major interstate the system lists events immediately ahead on the interstate first Then all other traffic events follow Not all traffic conditions may be listed To view the traffic condition location and information on the map 1 Press the NAV key then press the NAV key repeatedly until Traffic is selected or touch the Traffic screen button A list of traffic conditions with distance fr...

Page 297: ... traffic events may be viewed while the vehicle is moving 2 Select a traffic condition to get more detailed information of the event Options Select the Options screen button A Traffic Options menu displays Select the desired traffic related option Traffic Select to enable or disable the traffic function Show Traffic ICONS Select to display traffic icons on the map screen This function allows which...

Page 298: ...e 45 mph Orange indicates construction Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when scaled up to eight miles Closed Road Traffic Delays Incidents and Advisories These four touch screen buttons are used to select the traffic event ICONS that appear on the map screens Alert for Approaching Traffic Events When On if an approaching traffic event is within the alert range one of two traffic alert p...

Page 299: ...st Refresh Select the Refresh touch screen button to update the screen with all of the latest traffic events miles etc Traffic events update approximately every two minutes To update the events immediately press the Refresh touch screen button Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map While scrolling the map traffic condition icons may appear Traffic events may appear up to 75 mi 125 km from your cur...

Page 300: ... are traffic condition categories and symbols that can appear on the display Category 1 Road Closure q Road Closed Road and or ramps closed Category 2 Traffic Delayed o Stopped Traffic Traffic stopped stop and go traffic delayed and congested traffic Category 3 Incidents p Alert Object in the roadway disabled vehicle or dangerous road conditions t Accident Roadway obstructed due to accident s Road...

Page 301: ...screen The Traffic Event screen may display when approaching a traffic event Back Map More and Avoid These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens Back Press to return to the previous screen Map If available press to display the related traffic event on the map More Press to display more of the traffic event description if the whole event does not fit in the g...

Page 302: ...f the voice prompts are on whenever an Alert for Approaching Traffic is displayed the system gives the related voice prompt The content of the voice prompt depends on actual traffic event data The RPT Repeat hard key is for navigation traffic maneuvers only It is not used to repeat traffic prompts During a traffic voice prompt if RPT is pressed the current prompt playback cancels Traffic prompts a...

Page 303: ...ker Day Touch this screen button and the system makes the map background brighter Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock See Analog Clock on page 3 22 to change the analog clock time Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options then press the CON...

Page 304: ...nt dash of the vehicle Satellites are being repaired or improved After market glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle s windshield Notice Do not apply after market glass tinting to the vehicle s windows Glass tinting interferes with the system s ability to receive GPS signals and causes the system to malfunction The window might have to be replaced to correct the problem This would not be co...

Page 305: ...e your dealer retailer if other problems occur Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions You have not turned onto the road indicated Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn The route may not be changed when using automatic rerouting There is no route guidance when turn...

Page 306: ...77 628 3472 or go to the center s website gmnavdisc com If you need any updates or a replacement disc because the current disc is lost damaged or needs to be updated call the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online To order a disc have your Vehicle Identification Number VIN available This helps the center make sure you receive the correct and most up to date DVD map disc for your vehicle See...

Page 307: ...imes may not work Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with the vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modifications in the Index of the vehicle s owner manual Playing the Radio O n Power Volume Press to turn the audio system on and off Turn to increase or to decrease the volume Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system the Rea...

Page 308: ...anging functions can be performed from this screen If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen press the AUDIO hard key AM FM XM Touch the source AM FM or XM if equipped screen button or press the AUDIO key repeatedly until the desired source is highlighted AM source shown other sources similar FM source shown other sources similar 4 58 ...

Page 309: ...ns are used FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data Systems RDS 2 Refresh List Touch to refresh the list of AM or FM stations When viewing a map screen the name of the station or channel displays y z Seek To seek stations press the up or down arrows to go to the next or previous station To scan stations press and hold either arrow for mor...

Page 310: ...re made for each audio source including AM FM XM if equipped CD and AUX Setting the Tone TREBLE Touch the plus or minus sign to increase or decrease the treble If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble MID Midrange Touch the plus or minus sign to increase or decrease the midrange BASS Touch the plus or minus sign to increase or decrease the bass Adjusting the Speakers L R Left Right B...

Page 311: ...erpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings not available for AM or FM Driver Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality Rear Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality 2 CH Channel Enhances surround sound 5 1 CH Channel Gives a full affect of surround sound listening This button i...

Page 312: ...en button To turn it off touch the OFF screen button When on AudioPilot continuously adjusts the audio system equalization to compensate for background noise so that the music sound is consistent at the set volume level This feature is most effective at lower volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music being played is heard through the vehicle s audio system At higher volu...

Page 313: ...y sound During your trial or when you subscribe you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online while not in the vehicle A service fee is required to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 in Canada When XM is active the channel name and number song title and artist displays on the screen XM Rad...

Page 314: ...ealer retailer Check XM Receiver If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver may have a fault Consult with your dealer retailer CD Player The player can be used for CD MP3 DVD audio and as a DVD video player See DVD Player on page 4 71 for more information about DVD audio and video Six Disc CD Player While playing a CD the navigation system is available When you inser...

Page 315: ...disc is loaded the system will display Insert Disc number again Load the next disc Repeat this procedure for each disc The player takes up to six discs do not try to load more than six The system does not display the disc types when loading all until the discs have been read by the system Z Eject To eject a disc do the following 1 Press the eject hard key 2 The system displays Ejecting Disc Press ...

Page 316: ... forward quickly through a track selection You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release this button to stop fast forwarding The display will show the elapsed time of the track y z Seek To seek tracks press the up arrow to go to the next track Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If either arrow is pressed more than once the player c...

Page 317: ...um should contain 18 songs or less It is recommended that there is a maximum of 192 files on a disc The files can be recorded on a CD R or CD RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB DVD with MP3 are not playable on this system Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory will be displayed as No Folder or ALL Empty Director...

Page 318: ...gation system is available When you insert a CD the CD tab will display If you select a DSP setting for the CD it will be activated each time you play a CD If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or radio the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play...

Page 319: ...SC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen Select the disc to eject If a selection is not made the system will eject the disc from the current slot If the disc is not removed from the slot the system will pull it back in after 10 seconds and start playing it To eject all discs at once press and hold the eject hard key The system will display the disc number being ejected j r Pause Play To...

Page 320: ...e start of the current track turn it again to go to the previous track Turn this knob clockwise to go to the next track When playing an MP3 the rear seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the MP3 CD Messages If Disc Read Error appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons If a disc was inserted wi...

Page 321: ...t audio CDs CD R CD RW DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R RW DVD R RW media along with MP3 and WMA formats If an error appears on the display see DVD Messages later in this section M Load To load one disc do the following 1 Press the load hard key and follow the screen message displayed 2 When the system displays Insert Disc number insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The system will pull it...

Page 322: ...is knob to turn the system on and off Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume of the audio system Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system RSE video screen and RSA If the vehicle has not been tuned off the RSE and the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this knob and will continue play of the last active source DVD Menu Options Once a DVD star...

Page 323: ...ginning of the DVD DISC Touch this screen button to view the list of loaded disc s Select the disc to play r Rewind Touch and release this button to rewind through the scene chapters and titles Touch this button again to increase the rewinding speed Touch the play button to stop rewinding This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Forward Touch and r...

Page 324: ...This button does not work when the DVD is stopped This button is not available for DVD video Search Touch this button to display the search screen Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and Group or Track for DVD audio The keyboard allows you to type in the title chapter group track number that you would like to watch or listen to This button does not work when the DVD is stopped Setup Touch...

Page 325: ...tup screen touch this button to change the default audio subtitle and menu languages parental level audio and to view the aspect of the DVD These settings are not available on all DVDs This button is not available for DVD audio Audio Language Touch English Francais Espanol Italiano or Deutsch to change the default language that the DVD player uses for each disc The audio language must be available...

Page 326: ...ur dealer retailer This may not be available on all DVDs Aspect Touch this button to change the aspect ratio of the DVD This may not be available on all DVDs y Next Track Chapter Press this hard key to go to the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews z Previous Track Chapter Press this hard key to return to the start of the ...

Page 327: ... be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD or DVD If the surface is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched it will not play properly If the surface is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs in the Index of the vehicle s owner manual If there is no apparent damage try a known good C...

Page 328: ...elected or touch the AUX screen button An auxiliary device must be connected for the AUX screen button to appear as an option to select 3 For the second row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 1 and for the third row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 2 Each screen works independently of the other The second row screen can watch a DVD while th...

Page 329: ... best Words that are in brackets are optional For example for the command Radio band select FM stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both valid commands When the system recognizes the command the system does one of the following Perform the function Ask you to confirm your choice Issue an error message Did not recognize Voice Recognition Canceled If you experience difficulty with the system reco...

Page 330: ...he system prompts for a destination name then waits for you to state the name If not currently driving on a route the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as the final destination If driving on a route the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as a stopover Up to three stopovers can be created Storing Voice Tags From the address book entry information page press ...

Page 331: ...ly stating the commands exactly as they are written CD DVD Disc Use this command to select a CD DVD or disc that is currently loaded CD DVD Disc select track one two three etc Instructs the system to select a specific track number CD DVD Disc select next folder Use this command to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD CD DVD Disc select previous folder Use this command to select the previ...

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Page 333: ...ing 5 11 Loss of Control 5 11 Off Road Driving 5 12 Driving at Night 5 24 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 24 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 25 Highway Hypnosis 5 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 26 Winter Driving 5 27 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 29 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 29 Recovery Hooks 5 30 Loading the Vehicle 5 31 Truck Camper Loading Information 5 37 Towin...

Page 334: ...the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 12 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 335: ...about 250 000 people injured For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially ...

Page 336: ...y or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping...

Page 337: ...n front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer aroun...

Page 338: ...sure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling S...

Page 339: ...n the system is both on and activated The system may be heard or felt while it is working this is normal The traction control disable button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if both systems traction control and StabiliTrak were previously on To disable both tract...

Page 340: ... disabled In this mode engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely This can cause the brake traction control to activate constantly Notice If the wheel s of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are displayed the transfer case could be damaged The repairs would not be covered...

Page 341: ... shock absorber to independently adjust the damping level to provide the optimum vehicle ride RSS also interacts with the tow haul mode that when engaged will provide additional control of the shock absorbers This additional control results in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 5 40 Locking Rear A...

Page 342: ...een parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be avoided by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 5 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from...

Page 343: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Page 344: ...s important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until the veh...

Page 345: ...rupt maneuvers Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off road could result in loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover Off roading involves some new skills That is why it is very important that you read these driving tips and suggestions to help make off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading Have all necessary maintenance and service work done Make sure there is eno...

Page 346: ... off road driving After off roading be sure to reinstall the air dam 1 Line up the snaps and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps 2 Install the two outboard bolts Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbac...

Page 347: ... is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route Get acc...

Page 348: ...t gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle s steering acceleration and braking in different ways Depending on the surface slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances can occur Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared ...

Page 349: ...Hill When you approach a hill decide if it is too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you might not see this because the crest of the hill is hidde...

Page 350: ...hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or...

Page 351: ...se the possibility of a rollover Things not to do if the vehicle stalls or is about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into N Neutral to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work The vehicle can roll backward very quickly and could go out of control Never try to turn around if about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep en...

Page 352: ...s could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Things not to do when driving down a hill When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across The vehicle could roll over Never go downhill...

Page 353: ...ling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the inc...

Page 354: ...stances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud keep the vehicle moving so it does not get stuck When driving on sand wheel traction changes On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turn...

Page 355: ...ds water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water If the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When going through water remember that when the brakes get wet it might take longer to stop See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 5 24 After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that ha...

Page 356: ...ur eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slowe...

Page 357: ...low down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 6 54 Turn off cruise control Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicl...

Page 358: ...nd Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Going down steep or long hills shift to a lower gear CAUTION If you do not shift down the brakes could get so hot that they ...

Page 359: ...e tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 32 F 0 C when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface...

Page 360: ...d It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If the vehicle is stuck in the snow Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about two inches 5 cm on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air...

Page 361: ...s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above ...

Page 362: ...ehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle you can use them if you are stuck off road and need to ...

Page 363: ... do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached below the door lock post ...

Page 364: ...t of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded...

Page 365: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 5 33 ...

Page 366: ...ositions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Ve...

Page 367: ... the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to l...

Page 368: ...ing on page 5 12 Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry inside the vehicle Be sure to weigh the vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR ...

Page 369: ...a slide in camper or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not install a slide in camper or similar equipment on your vehicle Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must ...

Page 370: ... on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground The vehicle is not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be towed see Towing the Vehicle previously 5 38 ...

Page 371: ...ating when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch Autoride With this feature improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monit...

Page 372: ...g a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your dealer retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section ...

Page 373: ...t 500 miles 800 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission sh...

Page 374: ...e maximum trailer weight Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh based upon the vehicle model and options Notice Using a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on the vehicle could damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not use a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on the vehicle Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR A...

Page 375: ...r weight B up to a maximum of 600 lbs 272 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to the maximum of 1 000 lbs 454 kg with a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehi...

Page 376: ...set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well 300 lbs 136 kg could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs 181 kg to the rear axle weight The vehicle now weighs Weight is still below 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg and you might think 700 additional pounds 318 kg sh...

Page 377: ... go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch make sure not to go over the rear axle limit before applying the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed Weight Distribu...

Page 378: ...cting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer If the trailer being towed weighs up to the vehicle s trailer rating limit safety chains may be attached to the attaching point on the hitch platform Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on th...

Page 379: ... not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of Tow Haul when the vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load The vehicle is equipped with Autoride which further improves the vehicle s ride whil...

Page 380: ...or the open road Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes star...

Page 381: ...are burned out For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not It is important to 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 brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no ...

Page 382: ...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 Start the engine Shift into a gear 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 ve...

Page 383: ...reen Back up Lamps Red w Black Stripe Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the circuits are not connected They should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the Tow Haul mode button if equipped located at the end of the shift lever This will boost ...

Page 384: ...und The trailer brake controller should be installed by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside but you can figure about 150 lbs 68 kg for each passenger The total cargo load must not be more tha...

Page 385: ...ne Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 21 Cooling System 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 26 Engine Overheating 6 30 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 33 Engine Fan Noise 6 33 Power Steering Fluid 6 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 34 Brakes 6 35 Battery 6 39 Jump Starting 6 40 All Wheel Drive 6 45 Rear Axle 6 46 Front Axle 6 47 Headlamp Aiming 6 48 Bulb Replacement 6 51 High Inten...

Page 386: ...yl and Other Plastic Surfaces 6 96 Wood Panels 6 96 Speaker Covers 6 96 Care of Safety Belts 6 97 Weatherstrips 6 97 Washing Your Vehicle 6 97 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 98 Finish Care 6 98 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 99 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 6 100 Tires 6 100 Sheet Metal Damage 6 101 Finish Damage 6 101 Underbody Maintenance 6 101 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 101 Vehicle ...

Page 387: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are 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...

Page 388: ...essary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the pr...

Page 389: ...and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline This vehicle can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 See Gasoline Octane on page 6 5 and Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 6 8 Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You can also use regular unleade...

Page 390: ...ned 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 might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog ch...

Page 391: ...ll help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed fo...

Page 392: ...e starting on E85 it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate If this happens switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to the fuel tank can improve starting For good starting and heater efficiency below 32 F 0 C the fuel mix in the fuel tank should contain no more than 70 ethanol It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85 If you do switch fuels...

Page 393: ... country where you will be driving Filling the Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off the engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling the vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away fr...

Page 394: ...n hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 97 When replacing the fuel cap insert the tether in its h...

Page 395: ...nd may damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 36 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only into a...

Page 396: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 6 12 ...

Page 397: ...and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 6 13 ...

Page 398: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6 2L engine this is what you will see 6 14 ...

Page 399: ...g Fluid on page 6 33 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 35 L Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 107 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 34 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the v...

Page 400: ...s and Specifications on page 6 110 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all th...

Page 401: ...sity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil meeting all requirements for...

Page 402: ... best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change 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 people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the ...

Page 403: ...ting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 80 ...

Page 404: ... screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws 6 20 ...

Page 405: ...hicle further Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 Be sure to use the transmi...

Page 406: ...ck Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 80 F a...

Page 407: ... level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 160 F and 200 F 71 C and 93 C The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within range 1 Locate the transmission...

Page 408: ...id generally less than one pint 0 5L Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If fluid is added it may ta...

Page 409: ...r hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition ...

Page 410: ... could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminu...

Page 411: ...level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for more information on location The coolant level should be at...

Page 412: ...n electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn ...

Page 413: ...oolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 6 29 ...

Page 414: ...gine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument...

Page 415: ... vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear stea...

Page 416: ...air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in N Neutral while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the...

Page 417: ...ol before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 6 15 Engine Fan Noise The vehicle has electric cooling fans You might hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans can turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing ...

Page 418: ...rk What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer flui...

Page 419: ...if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the ...

Page 420: ... is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir See Eng...

Page 421: ...e a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s paint...

Page 422: ... repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Spe...

Page 423: ...n it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehic...

Page 424: ... vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are i...

Page 425: ...d on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a remote positive terminal it is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To...

Page 426: ...osive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper c...

Page 427: ...hicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9...

Page 428: ...d Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good batter...

Page 429: ...Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to ov...

Page 430: ...hicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two Remember that the rear axle assembly must b...

Page 431: ...e it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface A Fill Plug B Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 0 mm to 1 8 inch 3 2 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug ...

Page 432: ...ed that the vehicle is taken to your dealer retailer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface Be placed so it is perpendic...

Page 433: ... beam headlamp 4 At a wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam ...

Page 434: ...adlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp 6 ...

Page 435: ...ystem components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them The vehicle may have HID headlamps After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs A Stoplamp Turn Sig...

Page 436: ...e taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector 3 Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4...

Page 437: ...ade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and rotate the blade assembly ...

Page 438: ... your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 31 Underinflated tires...

Page 439: ...speed driving 22 Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 22 inch P285 45R22 size tires they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use The low profile wide tread design is not recommended for off road driving See Off Road Driving on page 5 12 for additional information Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustr...

Page 440: ...of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6 72 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to s...

Page 441: ... expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the pli...

Page 442: ...urpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded V...

Page 443: ...dicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testi...

Page 444: ...hed to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an exam...

Page 445: ...p prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed opera...

Page 446: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Page 447: ...onitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle s tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehic...

Page 448: ...sing a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message is also di...

Page 449: ...e Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your dealer retailer for s...

Page 450: ...hich may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 The horn sounds two times to indicate...

Page 451: ...ur vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 68 and Wheel Replacement on page 6 74 When rotating your vehicle s tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Do not include the spar...

Page 452: ...r 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 6 77 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 90 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temper...

Page 453: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information 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...

Page 454: ...ires of different sizes brands or types could also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size brand and type tires on all wheels CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle When new your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as your vehicle s...

Page 455: ...ts 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 could 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 tracti...

Page 456: ...s 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...

Page 457: ...tion 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 ...

Page 458: ...r 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 wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right whee...

Page 459: ...ce can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts 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 ...

Page 460: ...y 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 ...

Page 461: ...ving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 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 even more certain the vehicle will not move you should 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 t...

Page 462: ...ng the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off A Wheel Blocks B Jack Knob C Wing Nut D Retaining Hook E Jack F Mounting Bracket 2 Release the jack E from the mounting bracket F by turning the jack knob B on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack from the mounting bracket Rear Seat Passenger Side Jack Cover 6 78 ...

Page 463: ...se the ignition door key to unlock it if it is locked See Top Box Storage on page 2 81 for more information 2 Remove the black pouch from the storage box You now have all of the tools you will need to lower the spare tire and change a flat To access the spare tire A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G...

Page 464: ...extension connects to the hoist shaft E The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch...

Page 465: ... the cable to access the tire wheel retainer D Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch When the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 6 81 ...

Page 466: ...eel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 77 for more information 2 To remove the center cap place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 6 82 ...

Page 467: ...icle 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 4 Position the jack und...

Page 468: ...vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle use the jack handle B and both jack handle extensions C Attach the wheel wrench D to the jack handle extensions C Attach the jack handle B to the jack A Use the jacking pad E provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wren...

Page 469: ...ff 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 6 77 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 6 85 ...

Page 470: ...rect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to a crash If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 110 for wheel nut torque specification Not...

Page 471: ...tch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 90 CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others c...

Page 472: ...is procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 78 5 If the spare does not lower turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B...

Page 473: ...r bumper 9 Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 10 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 11 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 6 89 ...

Page 474: ... Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been inspected and or replaced To continue changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare ...

Page 475: ...st Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Put the tire A on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 6 91 ...

Page 476: ... the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wrench H as shown 4 Insert the open end of the extension F through the hole in the rear bumper G hoist shaft access hole 6 92 ...

Page 477: ...h the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 78 3 Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack cover wing nuts Spare Tire Your vehicle when new had a fully inflated spare tire A spare tire may lose air over time so check its inflation pressure regularly See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 60 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 31 for information regarding pro...

Page 478: ...icle 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 surfa...

Page 479: ...s 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 u...

Page 480: ...h 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 produc...

Page 481: ...tes 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 ...

Page 482: ...nd 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...

Page 483: ...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 ca...

Page 484: ...of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish ...

Page 485: ... 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 ...

Page 486: ...ntification 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 6 110 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has th...

Page 487: ...er 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 protect the power windows and other power accessories If the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool down period protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers...

Page 488: ...ent panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 6 104 ...

Page 489: ...rior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature Fuses Usage 22 Driver Information Center DIC 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness ...

Page 490: ...arness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Break...

Page 491: ...ling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Fuses Usage 1 Right Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 4 Engine Controls 5 Engine Contro...

Page 492: ... Headlamp Washers 23 Rear Windshield Washer 24 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Left Side 25 Trailer Park Lamps Fuses Usage 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps 32 Driver Side High Beam Headlamp 33 Daytime Running Lights 2 34 Sunroof 35 Key Ignition System Theft Deterrent System 36 Windshield Wiper 37...

Page 493: ... Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 Trailer Brakes 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 J Case Fuses Usage 65 Electric Running Boards 66 Heated Windshield Washer System 67 Four Wheel Drive System 68 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed ...

Page 494: ...ase see your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 16 9 qt 16 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 31 5 gal 119 2 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6 0 qt 5 7 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 qt 1 4 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fl...

Page 495: ...duled Maintenance 7 4 Additional Required Services 7 6 Maintenance Footnotes 7 7 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 At Each Fuel Fill 7 9 At Least Once a Month 7 10 At Least Once a Year 7 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 16 Maintenance Record 7 17 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 ...

Page 496: ... 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 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 qual...

Page 497: ...riving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 5 12 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 6 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 7 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 7 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be d...

Page 498: ... 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 If the engine oil life system is ever...

Page 499: ... 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 Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed 7 5 ...

Page 500: ...50 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 19 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Change transfer case fluid...

Page 501: ... U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate th...

Page 502: ...emblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1 69 f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartm...

Page 503: ...me the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced n Severe Service Change transfer case fluid if the vehicle is mainly used for trailer towing or driven in city traffic wet environment or high ambient temperatures Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals sp...

Page 504: ... may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 67 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting t...

Page 505: ... if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF i...

Page 506: ...Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer retailer if service is required Hood Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wea...

Page 507: ...oolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 6 26 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmissio...

Page 508: ...U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 in Canada 992887 Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No U...

Page 509: ...number or specification can be obtained from your dealer retailer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12609877 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 7 15 ...

Page 510: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 16 ...

Page 511: ...of services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 7 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 7 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 17 ...

Page 512: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 18 ...

Page 513: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 19 ...

Page 514: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 20 ...

Page 515: ...rtesy Transportation 8 9 Collision Damage Repair 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects 8 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 16 Event Data Recorders 8 16 OnStar 8 17 Navigation System 8 17 R...

Page 516: ...urage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery d...

Page 517: ...e of its participation in a no charge mediation Arbitration program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter The program is designed so that the entire dis...

Page 518: ...anada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as add...

Page 519: ...essed to United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors...

Page 520: ...cants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323...

Page 521: ...a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made...

Page 522: ... provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership...

Page 523: ...e your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work...

Page 524: ...ceipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair If you obtain a rental vehicle on your own please see your dealer for the maxim...

Page 525: ...from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty an...

Page 526: ...se carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a cra...

Page 527: ...ir facility to fix the damage make sure you are comfortable with them Remember you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time Once you have an estimate read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the e...

Page 528: ...plaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to safercar gov or write to Administ...

Page 529: ... Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner manual i...

Page 530: ...elp the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help your dealer retailer technician service your vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may also retain the owner s personal preferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicl...

Page 531: ...igation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions f...

Page 532: ... NOTES 8 18 ...

Page 533: ...eel Drive 6 45 All Wheel Drive AWD System 5 9 Analog Clock 3 22 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 90 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 90 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 34 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 100 Care of Safety Belts 6 97 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 98 Fabric Carpet 6 95 Finish Care 6 98 Finish Dama...

Page 534: ...ntensity Discharge HID Lighting 6 51 License Plate Lamps 6 52 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 6 53 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 6 51 Buying New Tires 6 69 C Calibration 3 46 California Fuel 6 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 6 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 6 4 Canadian Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 6 110 Carbon Monoxide 2 11 2...

Page 535: ...intenance 6 101 Washing Your Vehicle 6 97 Weatherstrips 6 97 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 99 Wood Panels 6 96 Climate Control System Dual Automatic 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Clock 3 22 Collision Damage Repair 8 11 Compass 3 46 Content Theft Deterrent 2 27 Control of a Vehicle 5 3 Coolant Engine 6 26 Engine Temperature Gage 3 35 Cooled Seats 1 6 Cooling System 6 25 Cruise Control 3 10 Cruise Con...

Page 536: ...3 41 DIC Operation and Displays 3 42 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 56 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Driving At Night 5 24 Before a Long Trip 5 25 Defensive 5 2 Drunken 5 3 Highway Hypnosis 5 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 26 In Rain and on Wet Roads 5 24 Off Road 5 12 Recovery Hooks 5 30 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 5 29 Winter 5 27 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 5 2 Dual Automatic Climate Con...

Page 537: ...arting 2 32 Entry Exit Lighting 3 19 Event Data Recorders 8 16 Extender Safety Belt 1 31 Exterior Cargo Lamps 3 18 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Features Memory 1 7 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 6 19 Finish Damage 6 101 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 90 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 5 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 6 76 Flat Tire Changing 6 77 Flat Tire Storing 6 90 Fluid Automatic Transmission 6 21 Power Steering 6 33 Windsh...

Page 538: ...g Started Navigation 4 4 Global Positioning System GPS 4 54 Glove Box 2 66 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 8 6 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 5 Head Restraints 1 2 Headlamp Aiming 6 48 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 6 51 Daytime Running Lamp 3 17 Exterior Lamps 3 13 Flash to Pass 3 8 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 6 51 High Low Beam Changer 3 7 On Reminder 3 16 Heated Seats 1 5 1 6 Heated Steeri...

Page 539: ...r Child Restraints 1 41 Level Control 5 39 License Plate Lamps 6 52 Light Airbag Readiness 3 30 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 3 34 Brake System Warning 3 33 Charging System 3 32 Cruise Control 3 40 Fog Lamp 3 40 Highbeam On 3 40 Lights On Reminder 3 40 Oil Pressure 3 39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 31 Safety Belt Reminders 3 29 Security 3 39 StabiliTrak Indicator 3 34 Tire Pressure 3 35...

Page 540: ...ntenance Record 7 17 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 15 Maintenance Requirements 7 2 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Maintenance Schedule cont Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 13 Scheduled Maintenance 7 4 Using 7 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 7 2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 36 Maps 4 14 Memory Features 1 7 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Midgate 2 11 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearvie...

Page 541: ...ed Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 33 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Owners Canadian iii P Paint Damage 6 101 Park Shifting Into 2 43 Shifting Out of 2 44 Park Aid 2 50 2 52 Park Brake 2 41 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 48 Parking Assist 2 50 Over Things That Burn 2 45 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 31 Passenger Sensing System 1 61 Passing 5 11 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 29 PASS Key III El...

Page 542: ...Rearview Mirrors 2 47 Reclining Seatbacks Power 1 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 13 Recovery Hooks 5 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 5 37 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 4 Remote Vehicle Start 2 7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 82 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 78 Replacement Bulbs 6 53 Replacement Parts Maintenance...

Page 543: ...side of the Vehicle 6 5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 6 4 Service cont California Proposition 65 Warning 6 4 Doing Your Own Work 6 4 Engine Soon Lamp 3 36 Publications Ordering Information 8 15 Service Scheduling Appointments 8 9 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 67 Sheet Metal Damage 6 101 Shifting Into Park 2 43 Shifting Out of Park 2 44 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 7 Sp...

Page 544: ... Wheel 3 6 Tire Pressure Light 3 35 Tires 6 54 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 6 100 Buying New Tires 6 69 Chains 6 75 Changing a Flat Tire 6 77 Cleaning 6 100 Different Size 6 71 High Speed Operation 6 61 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 76 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 60 Inspection and Rotation 6 67 Installing the Spare Tire 6 82 Pressure Monitor Operation 6 63 Pressure Monitor System 6 62 Removing ...

Page 545: ...ver 3 6 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 2 50 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 72 Universal Home Remote System 2 59 Operation 2 60 V Vehicle Control 5 3 Loading 5 31 Running While Parked 2 46 Symbols v Vehicle Customization DIC 3 56 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 16 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 102 Service Parts Identification Label 6 102 Vehicle Positioning 4 54 Vehicle Remote Sta...

Page 546: ...int 1 40 Windows 2 23 Power 2 24 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 3 8 Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 6 34 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 53 Windshield cont Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 99 Wiper Fuses 6 103 Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 5 27 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 90 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 7 2 14 ...

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