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Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Transfer Case

DEXRON

-III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.

Front Axle

Propshaft

Spline

Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in
Canada 10953511) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
GM 9985830.

Hood Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Outer Tailgate

Handle Pivot

Points

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip

Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).

Weatherstrip

Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube (GM Part No. U.S.
12371287, in Canada 10953437).

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Summary of Contents for ESCALADE EXT 2004

Page 1: ...Indicators 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Audio System s 3 67 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 46 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel...

Page 2: ...l the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI...

Page 3: ...CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

Page 4: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...to Put the Restraint 1 37 Top Strap 1 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 S...

Page 8: ...ole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle Lower or raise the entire seat cushion by moving the whole control up or down Vertical Control This control adjusts the seatback Move the...

Page 9: ...ontrol Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat on...

Page 10: ...indicator light on the seatback button will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only...

Page 11: ...lt 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 seatbac...

Page 12: ...the head restraint farther will release it back to the normal upright position The rear head restraints can be slid up or down just as the front head restraints but they do not tilt Rear Seats Rear S...

Page 13: ...the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A s...

Page 14: ...or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ri...

Page 15: ...ven buckled up a person wouldn t 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 kille...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 18: ...such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not B...

Page 19: ...the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You m...

Page 20: ...e driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adju...

Page 21: ...is applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 22: ...oo loose It won t give nearly 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 Th...

Page 23: ...n 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 at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 24: ...red 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 at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 25: ...riously injured if you wear the 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...

Page 26: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can w...

Page 27: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 28: ...fety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag...

Page 29: ...latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt...

Page 30: ...at 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...

Page 31: ...comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one g...

Page 32: ...2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 1 26...

Page 33: ...belt before folding the seat Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an e...

Page 34: ...nd get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It sho...

Page 35: ...in a rear seat outside position move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that...

Page 36: ...the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone...

Page 37: ...Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so...

Page 38: ...bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restra...

Page 39: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 40: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 41: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 42: ...h strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has stra...

Page 43: ...d restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag if the sys...

Page 44: ...low the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored do not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap...

Page 45: ...hicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it See Head Restraints on page 1 5 Once you have the top strap anchored yo...

Page 46: ...cle has the LATCH system You will find anchors A in the center and right side passenger second row seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use t...

Page 47: ...tback meets the seat cushion CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be...

Page 48: ...restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your chi...

Page 49: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 50: ...an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing...

Page 51: ...h the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 40 You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position See Top Strap on p...

Page 52: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 53: ...t has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restar...

Page 54: ...uce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal air ba...

Page 55: ...inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither th...

Page 56: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passernger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 50...

Page 57: ...driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door...

Page 58: ...ddition your vehicle has dual stage frontal air bags which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash severity For moderate frontal impacts these air bags inflate at a level less than full depl...

Page 59: ...range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page...

Page 60: ...rontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s and right front passenger s side impact air...

Page 61: ...stem distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system...

Page 62: ...system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing...

Page 63: ...em is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the...

Page 64: ...g to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air bag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing s...

Page 65: ...including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other after...

Page 66: ...the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment...

Page 67: ...dure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buck...

Page 68: ...r a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during...

Page 69: ...Theft Deterrent Systems 2 27 Content Theft Deterrent 2 27 Passlock 2 29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 29 New Vehicle Break In 2 29 Ignition Positions 2 30 Starting Your Engine 2 31 Adjustable...

Page 70: ...with Curb View Assist 2 47 OnStar System 2 48 HomeLink Transmitter 2 50 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 50 Storage Areas 2 54 Glove Box 2 54 Cupholder s 2 54 Center Console Storage Area 2 54 L...

Page 71: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 72: ...radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions...

Page 73: ...ou can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 100 feet 30 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle K Unlock Pressing this button once will unlock th...

Page 74: ...r to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of fo...

Page 75: ...Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to...

Page 76: ...nto unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it O...

Page 77: ...er and a door or the liftgate if equipped is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that th...

Page 78: ...en back to LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin Y...

Page 79: ...this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door unlock feature 3 Press the unlock side of the power lock...

Page 80: ...Open one of the rear doors 2 Move the lever forward to engage the rear door security lock 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to the other rear door The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside w...

Page 81: ...an 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 open or if electrical wiring o...

Page 82: ...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...

Page 83: ...remove the rear glass do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6 for more information The front seats may have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to...

Page 84: ...utton 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 cha...

Page 85: ...rear 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 stora...

Page 86: ...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 corne...

Page 87: ...el of the window frame Be sure to align the rear glass side to side using the alignment arrows G as shown in the picture 5 Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the...

Page 88: ...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...

Page 89: ...tside 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 P...

Page 90: ...osition you will notice that the entire crossbar the bar with the release handle will lower with the midgate This is completely normal however since the crossbar lowers with the midgate it will be hea...

Page 91: ...latches into place securely If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back do so using the instructions given previously Tailgate Use the ignition door key to unlock lock the tailgate...

Page 92: ...he following 1 Hold the tailgate up slightly raised 2 Release the retaining cable clip by lifting the cable so it is level with the ground and then push the cable clip toward the vehicle 3 Raise the t...

Page 93: ...e 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 ve...

Page 94: ...press Down Windows The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without continuously pressing the switch Press the top of the win...

Page 95: ...can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm system With this system the security light in the instrument panel cluster will f...

Page 96: ...ansmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyle...

Page 97: ...our Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breaker...

Page 98: ...all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position al...

Page 99: ...ition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C...

Page 100: ...this feature to operate The buttons used to adjust the pedals are located on the driver s side door panel Press the button closest to you to move the pedals closer to you Press the button farthest fro...

Page 101: ...d 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 unpl...

Page 102: ...e the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 38 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 55 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while y...

Page 103: ...ower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SEC...

Page 104: ...re information The tow haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension RSS feature to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle See Road Sensing Suspension on page 4 9 All Wh...

Page 105: ...pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released...

Page 106: ...ine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a t...

Page 107: ...the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine runnin...

Page 108: ...ng pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regul...

Page 109: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 110: ...a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 40 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PAR...

Page 111: ...e far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fah...

Page 112: ...ompass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance...

Page 113: ...Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If your vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the wor...

Page 114: ...r Folding Mirrors next Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors You will need to reset the power folding mirrors if They are accidently manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded po...

Page 115: ...Temperature Display on page 2 43 Your vehicle s mirrors will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror function This feature will cause the passenger s and or driver s mirror to tilt t...

Page 116: ...ption Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions o...

Page 117: ...Star owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and...

Page 118: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the...

Page 119: ...tons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the de...

Page 120: ...wo HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit...

Page 121: ...be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 P...

Page 122: ...ss the button on the side of the console and swing the console lid open The console may be equipped with an accessory power outlet inside See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3 23 The rear of the conso...

Page 123: ...he force side to side Turn the release knobs on both sides of the rail clockwise to tighten it and try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is tight If you need to carry long i...

Page 124: ...limit Your vehicle is equipped with a three piece cargo cover system The cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle with the cargo panel storage bag To remove a cargo pan...

Page 125: ...tom of each cargo panel toward you to unlock the cargo panel latches 3 Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set it aside You only need to remove as many cargo panels as needed...

Page 126: ...anel aside After you have removed each cargo panel you can store it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored o...

Page 127: ...use the storage bag to store the cargo panels during driving Before storing the cargo panels be sure that the latches are in the locked position The latches are in the locked position when they are p...

Page 128: ...Starting with cargo panel 1 load the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing away from you 3 Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing toward you 2...

Page 129: ...Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing toward you 5 Zip the bag shut 6 Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the free end of the straps 2 6...

Page 130: ...ls as you wish 1 Remove the cargo panel s from the storage bag You can either leave the bag attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use or you can store it outside of the vehicle 2 S...

Page 131: ...latches remember that there are two latches on each side for panel 1 You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly Lock the remaining two right latches on panel 1 For any cargo cover panel y...

Page 132: ...hen let the back of the panel down being sure that the pegs align with the receivers 5 Push the latches away from you starting with the left latch to lock the panel in place You should hear a click wh...

Page 133: ...hen let the back of the panel down being sure that the pegs align with the receivers 7 Push the latches away from you starting with the left latch to lock the panel in place You should hear a click wh...

Page 134: ...passenger area to be open to the environment To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations it is equipped with features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area...

Page 135: ...go mat central area of mat is intended to be dry Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly be sure that the midgate tailgate and cover system are fully clos...

Page 136: ...vehicle You may need to clean the grates and drains if there seems to be blockage To remove each drain grate do the following 1 Remove the cargo panels See Cargo Cover Panels on page 2 56 for more in...

Page 137: ...e grate should clip into place Don t force the grate if it won t 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 sid...

Page 138: ...ng dirt wood chips pebbles etc you will need to flush the midgate drain with water But first you will have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps 1 Lower the midgate See Midgate on pag...

Page 139: ...mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Top Box Storage Your vehicle is equipped with top box storage units on both side of the vehicle The passenger side top box contains the t...

Page 140: ...sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays If a hand arm or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing the glass panel will stop at th...

Page 141: ...pedals both of the outside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sou...

Page 142: ...e The seat position can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button or press the unlock butt...

Page 143: ...ors 3 33 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 34 Speedometer and Odometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 35 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 36 Passenger Air...

Page 144: ...RSA 3 94 CD Changer 3 95 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 98 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 99 DVD Distortion 3 99 Radio Reception 3 100 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 100 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3...

Page 145: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 146: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 147: ...Audio System s on page 3 67 H Dome Override Button See Interior Lamps on page 3 19 I Cargo Top Box Lamps Button See Exterior Lamps on page 3 15 J Fog Lamps Button See Exterior Lamps on page 3 15 K Dri...

Page 148: ...Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off To turn off the flashers press the button until the first click and release Your hazard warning flashers work no matter...

Page 149: ...the steering column under the turn signal lever To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in...

Page 150: ...ld it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change As y...

Page 151: ...e multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam...

Page 152: ...delay settings 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings 9 Off To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and snow fr...

Page 153: ...r foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise...

Page 154: ...cruise light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This o...

Page 155: ...then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed...

Page 156: ...s Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal move the cruise control switch to off or shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N If your vehicle...

Page 157: ...is position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode The Daytime Running Lamps DRL will also be activated if it is light enough outside Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on...

Page 158: ...ercast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that dri...

Page 159: ...ll come on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamps control is in AUTO the transmission is not in PARK P and the light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL a...

Page 160: ...g 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...

Page 161: ...lamp control all the way up In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed E Dome Override Press this button located below the exterior lamp control to turn dome lam...

Page 162: ...will keep your battery from running down Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE R It operates o...

Page 163: ...nic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system does not detect obje...

Page 164: ...tice If you use URPA while the tailgate is lowered it may not detect an object behind your vehicle and you might back into the object and damage your vehicle Always verify the tailgate is closed when...

Page 165: ...ccessory power plugs Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlet...

Page 166: ...red time 3 Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can contro...

Page 167: ...mperature Knob The passenger s side knob can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger s side of the vehicle The temperature can be adjusted even if the s...

Page 168: ...the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passenger s tem...

Page 169: ...o decrease fan speed Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the system on C Mode Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle keep pressing the butt...

Page 170: ...ht in the button will flash and then go out to let you know that this is not allowed This is normal and helps to prevent fogging When the weather is cool or damp operating the system in recirculation...

Page 171: ...s temperature settings are the same when AUTO is pressed the temperature setting and both arrows will be displayed for five seconds along with the automatic air delivery mode and fan speed After the...

Page 172: ...n Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best On cool but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system use bi level to deliver warm air to the floor and c...

Page 173: ...ally run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass The rear window defogger uses a war...

Page 174: ...ate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such as hood air deflectors etc may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your...

Page 175: ...he engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your v...

Page 176: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econom...

Page 177: ...l of the old odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area your vehicle co...

Page 178: ...r comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means th...

Page 179: ...ront passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal air bag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the r...

Page 180: ...Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine...

Page 181: ...aximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible prob...

Page 182: ...der to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 46 CAUTION Your brake syste...

Page 183: ...s and there s a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restart...

Page 184: ...em on page 4 9 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the g...

Page 185: ...NS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so Set the parking brake place the transmission in PARK P and allow the engine to idle...

Page 186: ...his could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the o...

Page 187: ...installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep p...

Page 188: ...he vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critica...

Page 189: ...as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance s...

Page 190: ...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...

Page 191: ...Select This button resets certain functions and turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will disp...

Page 192: ...PG This shows how many miles per gallon of fuel your vehicle is getting for the personal trip based on current and past driving conditions PERSONAL AVG MPH This shows the vehicle s average speed for t...

Page 193: ...The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing and holding the reset stem for about 4 seconds on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the odometer is...

Page 194: ...ant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECON appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the particular moment in time The...

Page 195: ...called by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter labeled 1 or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press th...

Page 196: ...e Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 Automatic Unlocking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic unlo...

Page 197: ...k button on the keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the two options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more info...

Page 198: ...E LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while...

Page 199: ...press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and m...

Page 200: ...e of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Auto...

Page 201: ...ss the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it If you accidentally choose a language that you don t want or understand press and hold the personalization button and the tr...

Page 202: ...s until the next ignition cycle OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message OIL PRESSURE LOW If low oil pressure levels oc...

Page 203: ...engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 Engine Overheating for further information You may also see this message when the vehicle determines a problem with the electronic t...

Page 204: ...RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on...

Page 205: ...ction mode you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will...

Page 206: ...bag system see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 56 Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display BUCKLE PASSENGER This message reminds you to buckle the...

Page 207: ...ll appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the...

Page 208: ...STABILITY SYS DISABLED The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on when you press the Stabilitrak button or when the stability control has been automatically disabled To limit wheel spin and reali...

Page 209: ...f you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may i...

Page 210: ...for another 2 seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take...

Page 211: ...o and text information including song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696...

Page 212: ...ch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 48 contiguous US states if equipped The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations q SEEK r Press the right or the left arrow to...

Page 213: ...se the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone a...

Page 214: ...the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PT...

Page 215: ...apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs si...

Page 216: ...on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds...

Page 217: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 218: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 219: ...tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playin...

Page 220: ...ction for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Pr...

Page 221: ...ed Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing The CD symbol will appear on the display If you want to insert a CD with the...

Page 222: ...times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather tha...

Page 223: ...this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a...

Page 224: ...SE system is turned off the DVD symbol will go off of the radio display and the radio will display RSE OFF The radio will return to the last radio source that you were listening to Navigation Radio Sy...

Page 225: ...for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs o...

Page 226: ...se it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow...

Page 227: ...wice the movie should resume play from where it was last stopped If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning of the DVD or CD E...

Page 228: ...osition The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in either the up or the down position The video screen contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and...

Page 229: ...everse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE So...

Page 230: ...VD is being played and a menu is active Camera Angle This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function is dependent on the...

Page 231: ...phones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement follow...

Page 232: ...l dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen The RCA jacks allow you to connect audio and video from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to y...

Page 233: ...icle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headpho...

Page 234: ...e top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the display menu Problem Recommended Action The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD play...

Page 235: ...permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference f...

Page 236: ...ers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the RSA controls Rear Seat Audio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA syst...

Page 237: ...is button to go to the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio When a CD is playing in the radio press this button to go back to the beginning of the CD When a CD is playing in...

Page 238: ...l of the desired positions If you do not wish to load all of the positions you can cancel the load all function by pressing a button with a green flashing indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the ch...

Page 239: ...elect a CD The CD number and track number will be displayed 6 RDM Random Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the radio display which will...

Page 240: ...is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it...

Page 241: ...Q SOURCE R Press this button to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 48 contiguous US states if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display Q SEEK R Press the up or the down...

Page 242: ...d sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate prop...

Page 243: ...eaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject butt...

Page 244: ...States Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affec...

Page 245: ...Paved Roads 4 17 Driving at Night 4 31 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 City Driving 4 35 Freeway Driving 4 36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 37 Highway Hypnosis 4 38 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 3...

Page 246: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 247: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 248: ...BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent h...

Page 249: ...ab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and t...

Page 250: ...ther it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking...

Page 251: ...Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there is a DRP problem both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 second chime The lights and chi...

Page 252: ...rake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave eno...

Page 253: ...trol of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems You may hear or f...

Page 254: ...result of the brake traction control coming on It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand m...

Page 255: ...kes have cooled This can take up to two minutes or longer depending on brake usage Notice If you allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively while the traction off ABS and brake warning lights a...

Page 256: ...actor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Add...

Page 257: ...ese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space...

Page 258: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a...

Page 259: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Page 260: ...andled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering...

Page 261: ...he great North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right bac...

Page 262: ...or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struc...

Page 263: ...unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted ca...

Page 264: ...have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you ll need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving of...

Page 265: ...other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can not control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especial...

Page 266: ...ere 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 may n...

Page 267: ...raction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Atta...

Page 268: ...at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in...

Page 269: ...th Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks I...

Page 270: ...aight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going down...

Page 271: ...ays it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the...

Page 272: ...d the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill l...

Page 273: ...sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ic...

Page 274: ...ngerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued still wash away the ground from unde...

Page 275: ...ur headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as...

Page 276: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps...

Page 277: ...s of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cau...

Page 278: ...rough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water driv...

Page 279: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 280: ...to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust...

Page 281: ...ore starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you...

Page 282: ...it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your...

Page 283: ...ork of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle...

Page 284: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 285: ...ot to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you...

Page 286: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a b...

Page 287: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the...

Page 288: ...smission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 81 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area...

Page 289: ...me place where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break of...

Page 290: ...types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheel...

Page 291: ...le It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed opt...

Page 292: ...hicle capacity weight The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle For more information on tires a...

Page 293: ...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...

Page 294: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Sub...

Page 295: ...weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label The Certification Tire label is found on...

Page 296: ...d of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can b...

Page 297: ...f Road Driving under Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 17 Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry in...

Page 298: ...reby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height Truck Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry a slide in type camper Notice Adding a slide in camper...

Page 299: ...nd see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that...

Page 300: ...s and or hilly conditions See Tow Haul Mode following Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s...

Page 301: ...every time it is started Operating the vehicle in tow haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of tow haul when the vehicle...

Page 302: ...he maximum trailer weight Notice Using a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on your vehicle could damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use a fifth wheel or g...

Page 303: ...rry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loadi...

Page 304: ...the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of...

Page 305: ...e instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Since your vehicle is equipped with Stabilitrak your trailer brake system cannot tap into the vehic...

Page 306: ...turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make...

Page 307: ...ude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P...

Page 308: ...eration are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them qu...

Page 309: ...lering package See Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness later in this section If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter may be included See Four...

Page 310: ...his adapter to connect a standard four way round pin connector to the seven wire harness on your vehicle Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up see arrow The flip cap on the vehicle s seven wire...

Page 311: ...22 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 26 Cooling System 5 28 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting...

Page 312: ...hicle 5 103 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Weatherstrips 5 105 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 108 Finish Damage 5 108 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Chemical Paint Spotting 5...

Page 313: ...this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servi...

Page 314: ...ith your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use premium unlea...

Page 315: ...opting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator...

Page 316: ...ant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the...

Page 317: ...careful not to spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clean any spilled fuel from painted surfaces as soon as...

Page 318: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained...

Page 319: ...he following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the cente...

Page 320: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 6000 H O V8 engine you will see the following 5 10...

Page 321: ...al GND See Jump Starting on page 5 42 I Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 42 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 35 K Brake Fluid Reservo...

Page 322: ...gain keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick then you will need to add at least one quart of oil But...

Page 323: ...What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M 5 13...

Page 324: ...symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst sym...

Page 325: ...tem It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil chang...

Page 326: ...ects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview...

Page 327: ...estriction Indicator To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle using the steps following When you have the engine air cleaner filter removed lightly shake...

Page 328: ...en the screws 7 Reset the air filter restriction indicator if equipped by pressing the top button on the indicator CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others...

Page 329: ...tenance on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the...

Page 330: ...hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows Park your vehicle on a level place Keep...

Page 331: ...n page 6 13 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the lev...

Page 332: ...50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the...

Page 333: ...could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If...

Page 334: ...can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface Wh...

Page 335: ...ycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant sur...

Page 336: ...age In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended miles km and or towing a t...

Page 337: ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode under Engine Overheating on page 5 26 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning...

Page 338: ...tes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode listed previously...

Page 339: ...ak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Not...

Page 340: ...p is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling...

Page 341: ...you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can...

Page 342: ...m including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Page 343: ...f start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower...

Page 344: ...conomy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noi...

Page 345: ...regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and re...

Page 346: ...LL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always use the p...

Page 347: ...e washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use was...

Page 348: ...brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you w...

Page 349: ...t over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always clean...

Page 350: ...ew pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon...

Page 351: ...w approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and re...

Page 352: ...pare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature on page 3 98 To reprogram your sunroof if equipped see Sunroof on page 2 72 Jump Starting If your ba...

Page 353: ...automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they co...

Page 354: ...lashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the rig...

Page 355: ...egative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can i...

Page 356: ...ainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not...

Page 357: ...attery or Remote Positive and 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 fr...

Page 358: ...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 you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level t...

Page 359: ...ted and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the fille...

Page 360: ...surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 1 2 inch 12 mm to about 5...

Page 361: ...roperly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be pl...

Page 362: ...ure If you believe your headlamps need only vertical V up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headl...

Page 363: ...nce from the ground to the aim dot on each low beam lamp Record this distance 3 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a ho...

Page 364: ...ive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw V until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positione...

Page 365: ...f you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you ma...

Page 366: ...me Running Lamp C Sidemarker Lamp D High Beam Headlamp E Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood of the vehicle 2 Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator cover and pull the fastener...

Page 367: ...e clips release This will give you the needed clearance for removing the headlamp assembly 5 Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward until it unsnaps...

Page 368: ...pulling it out and away from the front of the vehicle 8 Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower corner of the headlamp assembly This will give you better access to the headlamp assembly 9 R...

Page 369: ...ber circular shaped bulb cap onto the headlamp assembly 15 Reconnect the electrical connector to the lower corner of the headlamp assembly 16 Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle being su...

Page 370: ...e locking release lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 5 Put the new...

Page 371: ...ps A Stop Lamp Tail Lamp B Turn Signal Lamp Tail Lamp C Back Up Lamp 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Remove the lamp assembly 4 Press the release tab and turn the...

Page 372: ...mp 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157 or 3157K Long Life Taillamp and Stop Lamp 3057 Rear Turn Signal Lamp and Stop Lamp 3057 Back up Lamp 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here please consult y...

Page 373: ...uded with your vehicle s Owner s Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have a...

Page 374: ...Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall P Metric Tire 5 64...

Page 375: ...ndards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was...

Page 376: ...be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 and Loading You...

Page 377: ...ociation B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measure...

Page 378: ...er B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index...

Page 379: ...oading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 47 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle...

Page 380: ...aximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Tread...

Page 381: ...tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may l...

Page 382: ...vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread l...

Page 383: ...the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the exterior lamp switch from Off to On four times within 3 seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPM low tire warning light will begin t...

Page 384: ...ne or more missing or inoperable TPM sensors will cause the service tire monitor message to be displayed See your dealer for service Federal Communications Commission and Industry and Science Canada T...

Page 385: ...d Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 for more information Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 If your vehic...

Page 386: ...r location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on pa...

Page 387: ...the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels CAUTION Co...

Page 388: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 389: ...erformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive sp...

Page 390: ...lace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts...

Page 391: ...n cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use anoth...

Page 392: ...may require the same correction you d 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...

Page 393: ...lace to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 D...

Page 394: ...rear seat To remove the jack and wheel blocks do the following 1 Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off A Wheel Blocks B Kn...

Page 395: ...located in the passenger s side Top Box Storage unit To remove the tools do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger s side Top Box Storage Box Use the ignition door key to unlock it if it i...

Page 396: ...cess Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock J open the spare tire lock...

Page 397: ...el wrench H 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 t...

Page 398: ...Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll b...

Page 399: ...chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nut...

Page 400: ...ck 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 m...

Page 401: ...ise 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 you ll need to use the jack ha...

Page 402: ...me The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper...

Page 403: ...in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could l...

Page 404: ...e up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Jack and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicl...

Page 405: ...Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and toward the rear of the vehicl...

Page 406: ...ear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire partway upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the whe...

Page 407: ...ipped To store the jack and tools do the following 1 Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the Top Box storage area 2 Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing n...

Page 408: ...ION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instruct...

Page 409: ...nue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on the...

Page 410: ...r bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 9 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 10 Continue raising the jack until t...

Page 411: ...spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterc...

Page 412: ...res those originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it is all right to drive on it If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your vehicle...

Page 413: ...a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set...

Page 414: ...mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Cleaning the Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won t be damaged Clean spots with just water and...

Page 415: ...or gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash your vehicle in th...

Page 416: ...erials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on pa...

Page 417: ...leaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle will have either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water...

Page 418: ...your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on...

Page 419: ...and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl...

Page 420: ...rts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replace...

Page 421: ...xed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the...

Page 422: ...of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it i...

Page 423: ...troller VEH CHMSL Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp LT TRLR ST TRN Left Turn Signal Stop Trailer Fuses Usage LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module El...

Page 424: ...RAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wir...

Page 425: ...iver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Eng...

Page 426: ...5 116...

Page 427: ...Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed Fuses Usage ABS Anti Lock Brakes VSES ECAS Vehicle Stability IGN A Ignition Pow...

Page 428: ...ioning Relay Turn Signal Hazard Switch Starter Relay RTD Ride Control TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Fuses Usage PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP Fuel Pump Relay O2A Oxygen Sensors...

Page 429: ...ystem SEO B1 Mid Bussed Electrical Center HomeLink Rear Heated Seats LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Fuses Usage CRANK Starting System LO HDLP RT Headl...

Page 430: ...After refill the level must be rechecked See Cooling System on page 5 28 Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 quarts 5 7 L After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is wi...

Page 431: ...le 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Rec...

Page 432: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Page 433: ...n reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 17 use the recommended fuel Se...

Page 434: ...e the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever res...

Page 435: ...ission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 63 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid leve...

Page 436: ...5 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Rep...

Page 437: ...pect evaporative control system An Emission Control Service See footnotes and g Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every 5 ye...

Page 438: ...es and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of t...

Page 439: ...the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensu...

Page 440: ...ored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the spare tire If it moves tighten it See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 83 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing...

Page 441: ...tely if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with...

Page 442: ...e set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the ve...

Page 443: ...on page 5 22 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Po...

Page 444: ...30 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12...

Page 445: ...name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part No ACDelco Part No Oil Filter 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25313349 A1518C Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Fuel...

Page 446: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 447: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 448: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 449: ...with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Service 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States G...

Page 450: ...ntacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1...

Page 451: ...ilable to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wi...

Page 452: ...00 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S V...

Page 453: ...0 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an...

Page 454: ...le 50 km radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Road...

Page 455: ...related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the...

Page 456: ...s available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact you dealer for specific information about availability All...

Page 457: ...pants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than with t...

Page 458: ...ment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada...

Page 459: ...rvice Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and s...

Page 460: ...00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Pr...

Page 461: ...ee After an Air Bag Inflates 1 54 When Should an Air Bag Inflate 1 52 Where Are the Air Bags 1 50 Air Cleaner Filter Engine 5 16 Air Conditioning 3 29 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 8 All...

Page 462: ...m 3 102 Automatic Climate Control System 3 24 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation 2 44 Automatic Headlamp System 3 16 Automatic Level Control 4 54 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 19 Operation 2 34 B Bac...

Page 463: ...er 3 101 Your CDs and DVDs 3 101 Cargo Area All Weather 2 66 Cargo Area Floor Drains 2 71 Cargo Cover Panels 2 56 Cargo Lamps 3 18 Cargo Panel Storage System 2 58 Cargo Tie Downs 2 66 Cassette Tape Me...

Page 464: ...Chrome Plated Wheels 5 107 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 106 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 103 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 104 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components 5 104 Cleaning Leather 5 103 Cleaning th...

Page 465: ...ime Running Lamps 3 17 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 31 Delayed Locking 2 9 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dome Lamps 3 19 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 P...

Page 466: ...1 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 111 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 3 46 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 16 Battery 5 41 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 44 Coolant 5 22 Coolant Heater 2 32...

Page 467: ...Container 5 8 Filling Your Tank 5 6 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 6 Gage 3 48 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Fuel cont Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 48 Fuel Information Button 3 52 FUEL LEVEL L...

Page 468: ...o the Coolant Surge Tank 5 30 How to Add Fluid 5 21 How to Check 5 19 5 71 How to Check Lubricant 5 49 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 36 How to Inspect 5 17 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear...

Page 469: ...39 Light cont Charging System 3 38 Cruise Control 3 47 Low Fuel Warning 3 48 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 3 41 Malfunction Indicator 3 44 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 36 Safety Belt Remind...

Page 470: ...Turns 4 62 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 44 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 73 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Ex...

Page 471: ...Mirror 2 46 Heated Mirrors 2 47 Power Mirrors 2 45 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 26 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 4 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Informati...

Page 472: ...o System 3 82 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 68 Rear Seat Audio 3 94 Setting the Time 3 68 Theft Deterrent 3 98 Understanding Reception 3 100 RDS Messages 3 73 Reaching Roadside Service 7 6 Reading Lamp...

Page 473: ...zation 2 7 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 30 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 22 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR 3 65 Road Sensing Suspension 4 9 Roadside Service 7 5 Roadside Service Availability 7...

Page 474: ...62 Service Bulletins 7 11 Service Manuals 7 11 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL 3 62 SERVICE STABILITY 3 66 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR 3 67 Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only 3 73 Setting Preset Stations 3 71 Setting the Tim...

Page 475: ...able 2 32 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP 3 63 Tilt Wheel 3 7 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 64 Tire Size 5 67 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 68 Tires 5 63 Buying New Tires 5 76 Chains 5 81 Changing a Flat Tire 5 83 I...

Page 476: ...TRANSMISSION HOT 3 63 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 34 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 11 Transportation Options 7 7 Traveling to Remote Areas 4 19 Trip Information Butt...

Page 477: ...Video Screen 3 86 Visors 2 27 Voltmeter Gage 3 39 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and S...

Page 478: ...6 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 64 Where to Put the Restraint 1 37 Why Safety Belts Work 1 9 Windows 2 25 Power 2 26 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 36 Windshield Wiper Blade Re...

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