Chevrolet 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner'S Manual Download Page 472

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup

Page 2: ...s 3 30 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 Audio System s 3 68 InstrumentPanel 3 1 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 57 Four wheel Drive 5 58 Noise Control System 5 60 Bulb Replacement 5 61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 71 Tires 5 72 Appearance Care 5 102 Vehicle identification 5 ...

Page 3: ...u sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No C2315 A First Edition You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people readtheir owner s manual frombeginningto end whenthey first receivetheir new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn a...

Page 4: ...ning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I I I 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 these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 5: ... 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 the text describingthe operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference...

Page 6: ...T WHEN AlTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT CHILD SEAT INTHIS SEATING SECURE A REAR FACING FULLY j0 NOT INSTALL POSITION REARWARD CHILD RESTRAINT PULL BELT DO NOT INSTALL A COMPLETELY OUT FORWARD FACING THEN SECURE CHILDRESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 3 I LAMPS PC RUNNING i o DAYTIME LAMPS LAMPS 0 ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP CHARGING B...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Extended Cab Pickup Regular Cab Pickup Chassis Cab Crew Cab vi ...

Page 8: ...Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 29 Safety Belt Extender 1 31 Child Restraints 1 32 Older Children 1 32 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Top Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Children LATCH System 1 46 LATCH System 1 49 Seat Position 1 49 Seat Position 1 52 Seat Position 1 54 Seat Position 1 54 Air Bag Systems 1 61 Where Are...

Page 9: ... What Will YouSee After anAirBag Inflates 1 67 Air Bag Off Switch 1 68 Passenger Sensing System 1 74 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 77 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 78 Restraint System Check Crash 7 80 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...al when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat you can adjust it with this lever located at the front of the seat Lift the lever to unlock the seat Using your body slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1...

Page 11: ...Raise or lower the rearof the seatcushion by raising or loweringthe rear edge of the horizontalcontrol If your vehicle hasthis feature the four way control is located on the outboard side of the seat To increase or decrease support press and hold the front or rear of the control Let goof the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support You can also reshape the side wing are...

Page 12: ...or light on the button will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated The engine must be running for them to operate The heated front seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the heated front seat feature after you restart your vehicle you will need to press the heated seat button again To adjust the front seatback lift the manual lever locate...

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Page 14: ...earward also Seatback Latches If 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 onthe seatback to be sure it is locked The seatbacks fold forward to let you access the rear of the cab To fold a front seatback forward lift the lever at the base of the seat to release the seatback The lever is locate...

Page 15: ...the seat cushion upward until it latches with 3 Push and pull on the seat to make sure the seat is the seatback secure The extended cab s rear seat can also be folded open for more seating space To use the seat do the following 1 Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up on the release strap under the seat cushion Pull the seat cushion downward until it latches 2 After pulling the seat cu...

Page 16: ... the seatback down until it is flat if the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion try moving the front seat forward and or bringing the front seat more upright The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback To return the seat to the passenger position do the following 1 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all 2 Lower the seat cushi...

Page 17: ...ed or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safetybelt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dal rous to ride in a cargo area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride inany area of your vehicle that is no...

Page 18: ...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 killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes...

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Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle itcould be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Page 21: ...side down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 0 If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sa...

Page 22: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or lnfan...

Page 23: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release butt...

Page 24: ...ong 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 injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt v...

Page 25: ...elt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way Youcan be seriousl urt ifyourshoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...led in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...est like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would thenbe applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests A The belt is over an armrest 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...oo far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...by a twisted be 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 work properly or ask your dealer to fix it I I I I I I I I I 1 I I J A The belt is twisted across the body 1 22 ...

Page 30: ... 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 if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...e driver s safety 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 If this happens unintentionally just let the belt go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the cente...

Page 32: ...t longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as show17 until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if...

Page 33: ...e vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Extended Cab and Crew Cab Lap Shoulder Belt Here s how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the be...

Page 34: ...ck If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...t should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this 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 injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts o f the body are best able to ta...

Page 36: ...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 guide available for each outside passenger in the rear seat Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body To unlatch the belt just push the b...

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Page 38: ... will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 26 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squee...

Page 39: ...ould wear a lap shoulder belt and 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 should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restr...

Page 40: ...side seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 29 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat position of a crew cab move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the re...

Page 41: ...the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neitherthe distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints Infact the law in every state in the UnitedStates and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrainedwhil...

Page 42: ...uch until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a240 lb 110 kg forceon a person s arms A baby should be securedin an appropriate restraint I 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...ble in four basic types Selection o f a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available Whenpurchasinga child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor ...

Page 44: ...lways should be securedin appropriate infant restraints The body structure 0 __ young child is c Ae unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones arestill so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force ...

Page 45: ... 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 the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...ces 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 some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...ps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shapedshield has shoulder strapsthat are attachedto a flat pad whichrests low against the child s body Ashelf or armrest typeshield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings upor to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle I f it is it will ...

Page 48: ...ure the air bag is off before using a rear facing child restraint inthe right front seat position CAUTION Continued Even though the Passenger Sensing System and or AIR BAG OFF switch are designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turne...

Page 49: ... restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap much be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If...

Page 50: ...ad restraint and route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructionssay Top Strap Anchor Location Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor All Models You ll find the top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat near the f...

Page 51: ... strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors Extended Cab Models If your vehicle is an extended cab model you ll find the top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the seatback In addition to the top strap anchors each seating position has...

Page 52: ...ng position When using a child restraint with a top strap in the center rear position route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback Then raise the head restraint and attach the top strap to the anchor point located at the closest outboard position Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restrain itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restr...

Page 53: ... an anchor near the driver s side rear seat head restraint To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating positionwith the LATCH system will have a visible metal anchor point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion If your vehicle is a Crew Cab model you ll find top strap anchors for the rear seating positions located on the back panel of you...

Page 54: ...o use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...illed Make sure that aLATCH type child restraint i s properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ...

Page 56: ...aint instructions 5 Pushand pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extended cab model If you want to secure a...

Page 57: ...d restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...e shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 51 ...

Page 59: ...ring a Child Restraint in a RearOutside Seat Position on page 1 49 Extended Cab There is limited space in the rear seating area ofan extended cab model If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seat position ofanextendedcab model especially in the rear center seat position be sure to study the instructionsthat came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your sea...

Page 60: ...late and pulling it along the belt 3 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 53 ...

Page 61: ...ed with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 46 Crew Cab Models Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag There s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger s air bag when you need to secure a rear facing child restraint at the right front passenger s position See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 6...

Page 62: ...he right front seat position Even though the Passenger Sensing System and or AIR BAG OFF switch are designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag under CAUTION Continued certain conditions no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors therefore recommends that rear facing child rest...

Page 63: ...ar facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back o f the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure to turnoff the air bag before usinga rear facing child restraint in the right frontseat position If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always movethe pa...

Page 64: ...child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal air bag If your vehicle is a regular cab or extended cab and you are using a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the air bag is off See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 ...

Page 65: ...he belt 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 lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 58 ...

Page 66: ...ndicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START If the on indicator is lit the passenger s frontal air bag has not been turned off by the passenger sensing system If this ever happens turn the vehicle off unbuckle the safety belt and perform the steps to install the rear facing restraint again If the air bag still doesn t turn off for regular ...

Page 67: ... or larger child passenger If you were using a rear facing child restraint in a regular cab pickup or extended cab pickup and had turned the air bag off with the switch remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to turn on the right front passenger s air bag when you remove the rear facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenge...

Page 68: ...safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or CAUTION Continued beingejected from it Air bags are de ned to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to deploy onlyin moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or...

Page 69: ...ning control of the vehicle Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint sys...

Page 70: ... air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 33 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 63 ...

Page 71: ... anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering When Should an Air Bag Inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage ...

Page 72: ...e has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment the amount of restraint will adjust according to crash severity For moderate frontal impacts these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10 ...

Page 73: ...m triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How Does an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcollisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument p...

Page 74: ...or people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in CAUTION Continued the v S zt out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment you should seek medical attention In man...

Page 75: ...e RPM brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module an...

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Page 77: ...ing to the infant s physician makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because 0 0 0 my vehicle has no rear seat although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no...

Page 78: ...it the dashboard or windshield in a crash If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person whoisn t in a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protectionof an air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there isin a r...

Page 79: ...ht will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off If your vehicle is regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup and this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national gov...

Page 80: ...Passenger Sensing System System Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System To turn the right front passenger sair bag on again insert your ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the ON or AUTO position 1 73 ...

Page 81: ...ictured below then your vehicle does not have the passenger sensing system 1 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator United States Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger sfrontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system In addition to the passenger sens...

Page 82: ...l air bag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected If the child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on p...

Page 83: ...eadiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system If thisever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal air bag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more on this including important safety i...

Page 84: ...r and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering information on page 7 10 Forupto 1 minute aftel ignitionkey is turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow conne...

Page 85: ... contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index Q What if I added a snow plow Will it keep the air bags from working properly A We ve designed our air bag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions ...

Page 86: ... or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anythingthat might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need re...

Page 87: ...a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a moresevere crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used duringa more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repairedor repla...

Page 88: ... 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Manual Transmission Operation 2 30 Four wheel Drive 2 35 Parking Brake 2 44 Shifting Out of Park P 2 48 Parking Your Vehicle 2 48 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 49 Engine Exhaust 2 49 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 50 Mirrors 2 52 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 52 Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror with OnStap CompassandTemp...

Page 89: ... 2 60 Outside Convex Mirror 2 60 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 60 Onstar System 2 61 Storage Areas 2 63 Glove Box 2 63 Cupholder s 2 63 Center Overhead Console 2 63 Front Storage Area 2 66 Center Console Storage Area 2 66 Vehicle Personalization 2 67 Memory Seat 2 67 2 2 ...

Page 90: ... he ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 91: ...and to unlock your vehicle See Onstat System on page 2 61 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a 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 1 This device may not cause interfe...

Page 92: ... technician for service yo ur doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s door The parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will come on The ground illumination lamps will come on Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause the remaining doors to ...

Page 93: ...ealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to yo...

Page 94: ...between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the dime CR2032 or equivalent battery positive side up 2 Remove and replace the battery with a three volt 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Resynchronize the transmitter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter 2 7 ...

Page 95: ...t 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 unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter through an I There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle ...

Page 96: ...the switch to unlock all the doors at once The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off The power door locks will also automatically lock when the vehicle is out of PARK P or for manual transmission when the vehicle reaches 8 mph 24 km h To unlock the doors refer to the instructions listed previously The automatic locking feature can be disabled if you prefer See Pro...

Page 97: ... transmitter unlock button twice Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks it is equipped with a feature that enables you to program the door locks Your vehicle left the factory programmed to automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is out of PARK P and all doors unlock when the vehicle is in PARK P You can set the automatic door lock feature to unlock the doors y...

Page 98: ... You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the automatic lock unlock setting will not be modified The following is a list of the available programming options e e e e All doors IocWOnly the driver s door unlo...

Page 99: ... doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors 1 To use one of the locks do the following 2 Open one of the rear doors 3 To engage the rear door security lock move the 4 To disengage the lock move the lever rearward 5 Close the door 6 Do the same thing to the other rear door lever forward The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be...

Page 100: ...ront door must be opened first Then use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door to open it If your vehicle is a Crew Cab youcan open your doors from the inside or outside Your vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors See Rear Door Security Locks Crew Cabs on page 2 72for more information Tailgate You can open the tailgate by lifting up on...

Page 101: ...e To remove the tailgate do the following 1 Raisethe tailgate slightly and release both retainingcable clips To releasethe retaining cable clips lift the cable so it points straight out and push the cable clip forward 2 With the tailgate at a slight upward angle pull back on the tailgate at the right edge and then move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge Reverse the above procedure ...

Page 102: ... the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Page 103: ...to raise the window Press the forward edge of the control down to lower the window Express Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holdingthe switch Press and hold the front edge of the window switch for one second to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pullin...

Page 104: ...the switch will illuminate To disengage the lock out feature press the switch again and the indicator light will turn off When the button is not engaged the rear power windows will operate Swing Out Windows To open a rear swing out window flip the latch open and swing the glass out The latch will catch when the window is fully open and it will also hold it in the open position Sun Visors To block ...

Page 105: ...ou are activating the system This message reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter The security light should come on and flash If using the remote keyless entry transmitter the door does not need to be open If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not...

Page 106: ... alarm if the system has been armed If you setoff the alarm by accident unlockany doorwith the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placingthe keyin the ignitionand turning it to START Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Act...

Page 107: ...alid key Ifa correct key is not used or the dealer for ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page5 111 See your If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to r...

Page 108: ...t 200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to f...

Page 109: ...Notice If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it 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 C RUN This is the position for driving The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission veh...

Page 110: ...Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for starting procedure Nofice Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle i s moving If you do you could damagethe transmission Shift to PARK P o...

Page 111: ...in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor and holding it there as you hold the key ...

Page 112: ...IO volt AC outlet Plugging the ccIU into an ungrounded Jet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unp...

Page 113: ... can t move easily If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission use park for stationary operation of the Power Takeoff PTO if equipped It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the v...

Page 114: ... In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 50 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting into a drivegear while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could ...

Page 115: ...eep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 in a light duty automatic transmission the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fue...

Page 116: ...r light illuminates on the instrument panel See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 66 for more information If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission you may have the overdrive disable feature The overdrive disable feature prevents the transmission from shifting into fifth 5 gear The selector button is located on the end of the column shift lever You can turn overdrive disable on and ...

Page 117: ...T 1 at excessivevehicle speeds the shift lever will not move into FIRST 1 until vehicle speed is reduced SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into SECOND 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into SECOND 2 put the shift lever int...

Page 118: ...d not be covered by your warranty Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Five Speed VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines Here s how to operate your transmission FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less ...

Page 119: ...le is stopped Shifting into REVERSE R while your vehicle i s moving could damage your transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Six Speed VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM6600 V8 Engines Here s how to operate your transmission J This six speed pattern is uniqlJe to GM man1 Jal tran...

Page 120: ... SECOND 2 from FIRST 1 while applying light pressure to the right on the shifter Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal If you come to a complete stop and the shift lever will not go into SECOND 2 put the lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch Press the clutch pedal again Then shift into SECOND 2 THIRD 3 Press the clutch pedal ...

Page 121: ...control over the vehicle If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear When operating on slippery surfaces downshift at lower than normal vehicle speeds to prevent the tires from slipping In bench seat equipped vehicles move the tallest beverage containers to the right cupholder to provide additional clearance for the ...

Page 122: ...sfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive See the appropriatetext for the transfer case in your vehicle Notice Driving in the4 WHEELHIGH 4HI or 4 WHEEL LOW 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and...

Page 123: ...ing is used for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 Wheel High 4HI Use 4HI when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow Shift...

Page 124: ...ple of seconds after you shift In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 Wheel High 4HI To shift into or out of 4 Wheel Low 4LO or NEUTRAL N 1 Slow the vehicle to a roll about 1 to 3 mph 2 to 5 km h and shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL N or with a manualtransmission press the clutch pedal motion 2 Shift the transfer case shift lever in on...

Page 125: ...gage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI 4HI Use 4HI whenyouneed extra traction such a on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow L E L 4LO This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque You may never...

Page 126: ...I switch This can be done at any speed except when shifting from 4LO Shifting into 4LO To shift to 4L0 the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4LO switch You must wait for the 4LO indicat...

Page 127: ...n to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second 9 Turn the ignition to OFF 10 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off position 2HI 4HI AUTO 4WD or 4LO 3 Press the but...

Page 128: ...ectronic transfer case the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings Recommended Transfer Case Settings page 4 53 or Towin 2 41 ...

Page 129: ... vehicle in for service An indicator 1igh t will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shifting the transfer case to NEUT AL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set th...

Page 130: ...ve your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI switch You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower t...

Page 131: ...ter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot A chime will activate an...

Page 132: ...K P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others CAUTION Continued CO L be in ed Tobesureyour veh ewon t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever isin PARK P So be...

Page 133: ...up as far as it will go NEUTRAL N 3 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in 4 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 46 ...

Page 134: ...it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may ...

Page 135: ... Step 4 3 Shift the vehicle to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle 3 Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear Your or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NE...

Page 136: ...eath You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different 0 Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehi...

Page 137: ...into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust CAUTION Continued CAUTIG Lntinued I L Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicleeven if the fan isat the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come ineasily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See Winter Dri...

Page 138: ...e your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P I Four whee __ e c licks with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll even if your shift leveris in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle w...

Page 139: ...ading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time 1 On Off This is theon off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off If thedisplay reads CAL youwill needto calibrate the compass Formore informationon calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheitand Celsius do the fol...

Page 140: ... the green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessaryto adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross countrytrip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s mag...

Page 141: ...play reads a direction or drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction 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 word ON or an air bag symbol in Canada when the...

Page 142: ... you when the electrochromicfeature is activated Once the mirror is turned off it will remain off until it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted Compass Operation Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will dis...

Page 143: ...o compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance ...

Page 144: ...ual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance Outside Camper Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so...

Page 145: ...can also loosen the nut C on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors the controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror ...

Page 146: ...ector switch located above the mirror control to the middle position Press the right side of the mirror control to fold the mirrors toward the body of the vehicle The mirror glass on one or both sides of the vehicle may automatically adjust before the mirror folds inward When the mirror glass or mirror starts moving you can release the mirror control To return the mirrors and the mirror glass to t...

Page 147: ... the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position You may be able to enabled disable this feature through the Driver Information Center See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make thi...

Page 148: ...tar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the sewices currently provided by Onstar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Dep...

Page 149: ...ntertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar Personal Calling and Onst...

Page 150: ...ee storage compartments inside it and the short overheadconsole has one compartment inside it Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have the long overhead console a garage door opener can be installed in the front overhead compartment 1 Po install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patc...

Page 151: ...d press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly 6 With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to press the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener 7 Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly 2 64 ...

Page 152: ... open the center compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out To open the rear compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door The rear compartment can be used to store a small item like a book 2 65 ...

Page 153: ...a laptop computer To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold a pad of paper and a pen Center Console StorageArea Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it press the button and swing the console lid open The console has a place to store tissues pens and a clip to hold business ...

Page 154: ...utside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver lor 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and release...

Page 155: ...onalized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Select the desired driver number by pressing and releasing the 1 or 2 button The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know tha...

Page 156: ... Battery Warning Light 3 38 Voltmeter Gage 3 39 Up Shift Light 3 39 Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 41 Traction Off Light 3 45 Transmission Temperature Gage 3 43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 44 Oil Pressure Gage 3 47 Cruise Control Light 3 48 Four Wheel Drive Light 3 48 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 48 Overdrive Disable 3 48 Fuel Gage 3 49 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 49...

Page 157: ... Distortion 3 123 UnderstandingRadio Reception 3 123 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 123 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 124 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 125 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 125 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 125 XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System 3 125 DAB Radio Antenna System 3 125 Chime Level Adjustment 3 125 3 2 ...

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Page 160: ...Selector and Overdrive Disable Allison Transmission Only Button If Equipped I AudioSystem J Comfort Control System K InstrumentPanelFuseBlock L M N 0 P Q R S T U v W Hood Release Steering Wheel Control Buttons If Equipped Center Instrument Panel Utility Block Parking Brake Release Tilt Wheel Lever Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Ashtray Manual Se...

Page 161: ... even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound ...

Page 162: ...ion Lever I I To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place I I I The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following 09 Turn and Lane ChangeSignals ED Headlamp High LowBeam Changer Flash to Pass Feature 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer 0 0 CruiseControl ...

Page 163: ...ow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs or a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakerson page 5 111 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1...

Page 164: ...n wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings position For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off p...

Page 165: ...l can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or inheavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km ...

Page 166: ...ment 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 or press the clutch pedal if equipped This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume accelerate brie...

Page 167: ... about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increaseyour speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hill...

Page 168: ...lluminate when this position is selected too Parking Lamps Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 Roof Marker Lamps IfEquipped a Headlamps Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps togetherwith the previously listed lamps and lights You can switch y...

Page 169: ...r the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness Control under lnterior Lamps on page 3 17 To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off turn the control to the of...

Page 170: ...set the parking brake Shifting the transmission into PARK P will also allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off The DRL will stay off until you releasethe parking brake or shift the transmission out of PARK P To idle a manual transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps us...

Page 171: ...is switch your vehicle may have the snow plow prep package For further information see Snow Plow Prep Package Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp button is located on the left side of the instrumentpanel This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls Press the button to turn the cargo lamp on Press the button again to turn it off An indicator light on the instrument p...

Page 172: ...h exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Your vehicle is equippedwith an illuminatedentry feature When a door is opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position If the dome override button is pressed in the lamps will not come on Front Reading...

Page 173: ...minutes when the ignition is off The cargo lamp will shut off after 20 minutes This will keep your battery from running down Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets or may have one accessory power outlet located near the cigarette lighter if equippe...

Page 174: ...or to open it To removethe front ashtray pull the ashtray toward you To replace the ashtray place the ashtray on the slides at the side of its location in the instrument panel To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready itwill pop back out by itself Notice Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If youdo it won t be able to back away ...

Page 175: ... air flowing into the passenger area Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwisetoward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery f Vent This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets 2 Bi Level Air is delivered through the floor outlets as well as the...

Page 176: ...turn off the fan If the knob is in off outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature levers Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following i Vent This mode directs air to the instrume...

Page 177: ...ture on the passenger s side of the vehicle a Air Conditioning Pressthis button to turn the air conditioningsystem onor off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come onand the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle You maynotice a slight change in engine performance whenthe air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogg...

Page 178: ...e inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to ad...

Page 179: ...our vehicle Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the optional dual automatic climate control system With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with the dual automatic climate control system memory seats and memory mirrors you can store and recallthe climate control settings for temperature air delivery mo...

Page 180: ...er s side An arrow pointing to the passenger s side will display if both sides are set to the same temperature If the temperature settings are not the same the opposite sidetemperature setting will be displayedfor an additional five seconds Duringthe five second status display the current mode and blower speed will be displayed Driver s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or countercloc...

Page 181: ... s hot outside 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 temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 74 F 23 C temperaturesetting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Turn the driver s or passenger s side temperature kn...

Page 182: ...or This mode directs most of the air to the floor vents Someair also comes out of the defroster and side window vents Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The recirculation button cannot be selected in the floor mode Recirculation Press this button to turn the recirculation mo...

Page 183: ...ton to select this setting This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets Front Defrost Press the front defrost buttonto defrost the windshield The systemwill automatically control the fan speedif you select defrostfrom AUTO mode Ifthe outsidetemperatureis 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioningcompressor will automatically run to help dehumidifythe air and dry the windshield R...

Page 184: ...r seat outlets they can be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louver up or down to direct the airflow Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keepthe air path under the frontseats clear of obje...

Page 185: ...st 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 vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warninglightscomes on and stays on when you are driving or when oneof the ga...

Page 186: ...a Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar Your instrumentcluster is designed to let you know at a glance how yourvehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abouthow muchfuel you have and many other things YOU II need to know to drive safely and economically 3 31 ...

Page 187: ...button for at least four seconds The hour meter will be displayed for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned on Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice On vehicles with a manual transmission if you operatethe engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning areas your vehicle s engine or other parts of your vehicle could be damaged Damage...

Page 188: ... your vehicle and it will flash for a fewseconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready Air Bag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger s air bag off this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the air bag has been turned off This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 68for more on this including importa...

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Page 190: ...nflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turnoff the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index for more on this including important safety information If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s ...

Page 191: ...tified as a member of the passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger s position for example don t secure a rear facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirrorwill have a passenger air bag status indicator PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ON 7 Passenger Air Ba...

Page 192: ...d restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turnedoff the passenger s frontal air bag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Don t use a rear fac...

Page 193: ...ave the protection of the air bag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index Battery Warning Light If this light is displayed when the engineis running you may havea problem with your charging system The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started If the light stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or som...

Page 194: ...nded period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow thecharging system to create maximum 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 eith...

Page 195: ...e pedal may go closer to the 3 mph 5 km h Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two Your Vehicleon page 4 53 parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for ser...

Page 196: ...e anti lock brakes 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 car is shut off and then restarted See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 earlier in this section Traction Off Light If you have the Traction Assist System this light should come on briefly when you turn the igniti...

Page 197: ...ist System TAS on page 4 9 If the Traction Assist System is affected by an anti lock brake system TAS or engine related problem the system will turn off and the light will come on Haveyour vehicle serviced The light will come on and stay on if the TAS If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road the system will turn off and the light will come on The light will go off a fewseconds after t...

Page 198: ...3 50 for further information If your vehicle has an Allison transmission and the fluid reaches temperatures of approximately275 F 135 C or greater the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound until the temperature falls below 265 F 129 C degrees Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so Set the parking brake place the tra...

Page 199: ...onitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated b...

Page 200: ...mission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducingvehiclespeed Avoiding hard acce...

Page 201: ...change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off 3 46 If none of the above steps have made the lightturn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Programs M...

Page 202: ...readinginthe low pressurezone may be caused by a dangerously lowoil level or some otherproblem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3 and h g i n e Oil on page 5 17 I Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil...

Page 203: ...e and the front axle engages Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal Tow HauI Mode Light vv This light is displayed when the tow haul mode has been activated For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 66 Overdrive Disable This light will illuminate when the overdrive disable feature is activated The overdrive disable feature will prevent your vehicle from shifti...

Page 204: ...At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicatedthe tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition If you have a diesel engine see Fuel Gage i...

Page 205: ... wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed above and you will turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by using the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off I...

Page 206: ...AVGECONOMY This showshow many miles per gallon offuel 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 the personal trip PERSONAL ANNUAL This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent You can reset the personal trip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset...

Page 207: ... button to scroll to the hourmeter The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing the reset stem on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the season odometer is displayed Annual Log Press the trip button or the reset stemon the instrument panel cluster to scroll to the annual log The annual log shows the mileage accumulated since it was last reset ...

Page 208: ...y will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment in time The instant fuel economy cannot be reset GM Oil Life SystemTM Press t...

Page 209: ...recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press the personalizationbutton until ALARM WARNING TYPE appears in the display To select your personalizationfor alarm warning type press the select button while ALARM WARNING TYPE is displayed on the DIC Pressing the se...

Page 210: ... door locks see Programmable Automatic Doors Locks Automatic Unlocking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic unlocking press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK ALL IN PARK default All of the doors will ...

Page 211: ...e one of the three 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 seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 67 Press the personalizationbutton until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is...

Page 212: ...utton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalizationfor the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DI...

Page 213: ...played on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Press the personalizationbutton until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalizationfor curb view assist press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down whe...

Page 214: ...NITS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS ENGLISH UNITS METRIC If you choose English all information will be displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon Choose one of the two options and press ...

Page 215: ...n If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the select button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display because they are more urgent These 3 60 messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display The following are the possibl...

Page 216: ...position indicator on the instrument panel cluster will blink when this occurs To make the vehicle shift to the requested gear you may have to shift back to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and re selectthe desired gear REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5...

Page 217: ... the vehicle or the message appears while driving your Supplemental Brake Assist system needs service See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 YOL brake system may t be working properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed If the brake system warning light is also on you should have the vehicle towed for service See Brake System Warning Light inthe Index If the brake system warning...

Page 218: ... the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the four wheel drive system needs service SERVICE 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 the DIC display If the message is still displ...

Page 219: ...driven down to a lower elevation This is a normal operation of your brake system and does not require that the brake system be serviced However if the message does not clear your brake system needs service While the message is displayed you will notice that the brake pedal is harder to push and it will take longer to stop See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 Your brake system may not be wor...

Page 220: ...le islow this message will appear on the DIC Check and oil level and correct it as necessary You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up andcycle the ignitionto be sure this message will clear Once the problem is corrected pressingthe select buttonwill clear this message fromthe DIC display CHECK WASHER FLUID if the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washerflu...

Page 221: ...r flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler A temporary solutionto hottertransmissionoperating temperatures may be to letthe transmissioncool down If the transmissionis operatedat highertemperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 5 for the propertransmissionmaintenance intervals TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Allison Transmission Only If the transmission fluid ...

Page 222: ...ide rear dooris not fully closed this message will 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 select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC disdav RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR Crew Cab if the passenger s side rear door is not ful...

Page 223: ...ned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 21 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and holdthe HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then pressthe HR down arrowuntilthe correct hour appears on the display Press andholdthe MIN up arrow untilthe correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Tim...

Page 224: ...r to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until yo...

Page 225: ...e than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To a...

Page 226: ...le and must be returnedto the dealership for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the Theftlock system haslocked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service Radio with CD Base Radio Shown BoseG3 Similar If your vehicle is equipped withthe Base audio system your vehicle will have six Base amplifiedspeakers Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Ra...

Page 227: ...gital quality audio and text informationincluding song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more DigitalAudio Broadcasttransmission services are currentlyavailable in Toronto Montreal Vancouver Ottawa and Windsor Infringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings trees and other obstructions Additional services will be added in the future For current DAB coverage and o...

Page 228: ...ce or DABI DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations For DAB Canadaonly if your radiois equipped with DAB the TUNE knob allows you tonavigatethe DAB frequency range Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range Theradio will display the ietter L with a number next to it 1 through 23 EachL number ref...

Page 229: ...to choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of station you are listening to 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The radio will produce one beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each ...

Page 230: ...e radio produces one beep The balance and fade will be adjusted to the middle position and the display will show the speaker balance To adjust all tone and speakercontrols to the middle position push and holdthe AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controlis displayed The radiowill produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTM and DAB T...

Page 231: ...ing 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 six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FMI orFM2 2 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY will 3 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob to select a PTY appear on the display 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pu...

Page 232: ... announcement comes on the current station or on a relatednetworkstation you will hear it even if the volumeis muted or a compact disc is playing The traffic symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player was being used play will stop during the announcement For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DA...

Page 233: ...is process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel This previou...

Page 234: ...e No TexVlnformational message available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label channel0 Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure Messages cont d message after having your vehicle serviced check with the 3 79 ...

Page 235: ...l playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time 3 80 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for mor...

Page 236: ... this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road It s very hot When the temperatur...

Page 237: ...tion the station name or the call letters will appearon the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTM is a continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and chil...

Page 238: ...t determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS push this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if ...

Page 239: ...o another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there 4 SCAN b Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds The radio will produce one beep The radio will scan to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station SCAN will be displayed Press one of the arrows aga...

Page 240: ...each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnreble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will pr...

Page 241: ...sition push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTM and DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE LIST knob 3 Once th...

Page 242: ...e display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations 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 six FMI and six FM2 by performing th...

Page 243: ...ole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received Theold message can be displayed by pressing ...

Page 244: ...adio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM orDAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop TRAF will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the rad...

Page 245: ...but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio text data No action is needed This message should after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and disawear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service 3 90 ...

Page 246: ...m is working properly There are no channels available for the category you selected Your system is working properly The XM receiver 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 check with the servicing facility If you tune to channel 0 you will see thi...

Page 247: ... the beginningof the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playingfor more than13 seconds it will go to the beginningof the current selection SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressingthis pushbuttonmultiple times will i...

Page 248: ...re listening A Eject Press this buttonto stop atape when it is playing or to eject a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassettetapes may be loaded withthe radio off if this button is pressedfirst Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE CheckTape If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display the tape won t play because of one of the following errors e e e The tape is tight an...

Page 249: ...for less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbuttonto go to the next track TRACK and the track number wi...

Page 250: ...display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The CD will stop but remain in the player TAPE DISC Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio Press this button to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inacti...

Page 251: ...nt radio source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers To stop listening to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button if a cassette tape or a CD is loaded or press the BAND button to select a different source When the RSE 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 ...

Page 252: ...ng and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTMis a continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information including song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XMTMservice For m...

Page 253: ...ries of information Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel NumberKhannel Name For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB pushingthis knob switches the display between channel name and PTY name To change the default on the display push this knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob untilthe display flashes The selected display will now be the default Finding a Statio...

Page 254: ...SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 six XMI and six XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with the XMTMSatellite Radio Service or six DA...

Page 255: ...TOM appears on the display Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob If your vehicle is equipped with the Base audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to ...

Page 256: ... may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listeningto a compact disc the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can also scan through the stations within a category by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the P...

Page 257: ... the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this but...

Page 258: ...NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support This function does not apply to XMTMSatellite Radio Service Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the T...

Page 259: ...cking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly I CH Off Air IChannel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name Feature not available No Info Song Prog...

Page 260: ...usly been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Unknown Radio ID not...

Page 261: ...s You will hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the lightwill beginflashing again Once the light stopsflashing and turns green you can load another disc Thedisc playertakes up to six discs ...

Page 262: ...everal times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have tried to push it in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject which will cause the receiver to not eject the disc until the 25 second time period has elapsed Once the player stops and the disc is ejected remove the disc After removin...

Page 263: ...seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN I To scanonedisc press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected disc SCA...

Page 264: ...ed disc by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow button tolocate the track that you want to save The track will begin to play Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two 01 more seconds to savethe track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that th...

Page 265: ...c should play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listen...

Page 266: ...rcan be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and bythe buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate DVD region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in The...

Page 267: ... items withina menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY orRAP If a disc is already in the player press the play pause button on the face of the DVD player or on the remote control Some DVDs will not allow you...

Page 268: ...the DVD player the disc is not properly loaded or ejected Load EjectError This messagewill be displayed if 0 DiscPlayError This message will be displayed if the DVD player can not play the disc Severely damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the DVD player No Disc This messagewill be displayed if the...

Page 269: ...ormation Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the infrared window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affectthe ability of the entertainment system to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Obje...

Page 270: ...ress the button located on the bottom left of the numeric key pad to select chapter title and track numbers greater then 9 K Illumination Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on L Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu this button only operates with a DVD M Enter Press this button to select items within a menu N Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and ...

Page 271: ...as a rotary volume control To adjust the volume adjust this control The headphones will automaticallyturn off if they lose the infrared signal from the system after approximately four minutes in order to preservetheir battery power The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the infrared signal transmitters that are located below the video display sc...

Page 272: ...deo Format 4 Press the navigation key to select the PAL video 5 Press the enter button to accept the change to Video Format format Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones 0 Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the ...

Page 273: ...e The disc is upside down or is not compatible Press the Displaybutton on the DVD player or on the remote control Change the display mode Problem The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong Recommended Action The disc is being stored in he DVD player Press the 3ject button again t...

Page 274: ...of the DVD Press the SRCE button to change from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary source mode Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly Problem My disc is stuck in the player The Load Eject button does not work Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes I lost the remote and or the headphones What is the best way to clean the video screen Re...

Page 275: ...rs may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers 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 system buttons Power Press thisbuttonto turn therearseat audio sys...

Page 276: ...CD Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If the CD player on the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different tracks PROG Program The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work e e e Press this button to go to the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttclnson the main ...

Page 277: ... side of the tape If a CD is playing press this button to go to the next available CD A SOURCE T Press this button to select AM FM1 FM2 or XM1 or XM2 if your vehicle is equipped with the XMTMSatellite Radio Service or DAB1 or DAB2 if your vehicle is equipped with DAB or a cassette tape or CD The cassette or CD must be loaded to play Available loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a ...

Page 278: ...ast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference DAB Radio DAB gives you digital radio reception Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Yo...

Page 279: ...ime When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbingaction wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbingaction cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbingaction dry ...

Page 280: ...on the roof of your vehicle Keepthis antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception DAB Radio Antenna System Your DAB antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle is purchased in Canada and driven into the United States the DAB radio antenna systemwill not function DAB radio reception is ...

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Page 282: ...ng at Night 4 36 Driving in RainandonWetRoads 4 37 City Driving 4 40 QUADRASTEERTM 4 14 Freeway Driving 4 41 Before Leaving on a Lmg Trip A 42 Highway Hypnosis 4 43 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 44 Winter Driving 4 46 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 50 Towing 4 53 Towing Your Vehicle 4 53 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 53 Loading Your Vehicle 4 56 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 59...

Page 283: ... 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 difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 284: ...inking depends upon four things Theamount of alcoholconsumed The drinker s bodyweight The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The perso...

Page 285: ...redat 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 has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chanceis 25 times ...

Page 286: ...e home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator A three systems haveto do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and...

Page 287: ...ied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessa...

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Page 289: ...n t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and br...

Page 290: ...celerator response but this is normal The Traction Assist System may operate on dry roads under some conditions When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration This is normal and doesn t mean there s a problem with your vehicle Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn an abrupt upshift or downshift of the transmission or driving on rough roads If your vehicle...

Page 291: ...neuvers the system may beautomatically disabled The system will automaticallyre enableafter approximatelytwo minutesof not usingthe brakes See Traction Off Light on page 3 41 The Traction Assist System as delivered from the factory will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can ...

Page 292: ... system is to provide superior ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded as well as for unloaded driving This system also helps to provide Improvedtrailering stability 0 Improved handling response when trailering or fully loaded This button is located on the center of the instrument panel near the radio Press it to activate the selectable ride setting as desired An indicator light near the but...

Page 293: ...gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important ...

Page 294: ... wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example YOU come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly p...

Page 295: ...ns You can select this mode at any speed however if you are turning the system will not engage until the turn is complete An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just a...

Page 296: ... flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right Your vehicle will return to 2 when the transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL for example when entering a car wash If you want to use tire chains the vehicle needs to be in 2 wheel steer mode 4 In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle If you wantto use 4 and yourvehicle is not in this mode press t...

Page 297: ...ont and rear wheelswill turn in the same direction This improves stability of the vehicle during lane changes and sweeping turns 4 Wheel Steer tow mode When towing a trailer the 4 wheel steer tow mode provides enhanced stability allowing the trailer to follow the path of the tow vehicle more closely especially during lane changes In this mode the system operates much like the 4 mode but is enhance...

Page 298: ...tly off center For more information see Towinga Trailer onpage 4 66 Car Washes for QUADRASTEERTM Equipped Vehicles Notice Because your vehicle has a wider rear track a small numberof older car washes may be too narrow for your vehicle Conveyor systems on some automaticcar washes may damage your vehicle Only use conveyor system car washes with 13 inch 33 cm wide conveyor rails and or stationary was...

Page 299: ...another 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 brief surrenderto frustrationor anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Loo...

Page 300: ...lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember toglance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 0 0 0 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its...

Page 301: ...o slip and lose cornering force Andin theacceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the Traction Assist System remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foo...

Page 302: ...ing on page 4 6 If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unless you re on a level solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfac...

Page 303: ... underneath the front bumper The following steps must be performed on each of the push pins to remove the air dam 1 Insert a tool into the push pinslot and pull downward until the push pin snaps loose 2 While continuing to pull downward on the push pin squeeze and turn the expandable end of the push pin with a tool until it releases from the retainer 4 22 ...

Page 304: ...the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your vehicle to be damaged Always be sure to replace the front bumper air dam when you re finished off road driving To reinstall the lower air dam do the following 1 Line up each push pin with its intended retainer and push the washer portion of the push pin toward the retainer until it locks into place 2 Push the flat end...

Page 305: ...e The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can 0 Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss things around Cargoonthe la floorpiledhigherthan the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks Un...

Page 306: ... s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It salso a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can help...

Page 307: ... You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roadingcan take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding whe...

Page 308: ...riving can be very dangerous on any road Andthis is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 2 Driving on Of...

Page 309: ...uctions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill I s there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill you need to take some special steps 0 Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel Get a smooth start up the hill and...

Page 310: ... apply the parking brake If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE R If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to PARK P or shift to neutral if your vehicle has a manual transmission and restart the e...

Page 311: ...d If you can t make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling Itry to back down the hill and decideI just can t do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmissionin PARK P or the manual transmissionin FIRST l and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take i...

Page 312: ...e to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Q Are there some thingsI should not do when driving downa hill A Yes These ar...

Page 313: ...ear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline e e the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a pro...

Page 314: ...ays turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and preventthe side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to ope...

Page 315: ...icle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will imp...

Page 316: ...ne When you go through water rememberthat when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop I vingthroughrushing wa can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires andyou could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Dr...

Page 317: ... Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watchforanimals If you re 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 we get older these differences increase A 50 year olddriver may require at least twiceas much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your nig...

Page 318: ... repeatedly 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 s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving i...

Page 319: ...ow signs 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 cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Tryto avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you t L them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop...

Page 320: ...fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower thanthe underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water ...

Page 321: ...ecially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray on page 5 72 Havegood tires with proper tread depth See Tires City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 40 ...

Page 322: ...s busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be runningthe red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway drivin...

Page 323: ...stance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to thenext exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed accordingto your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any d...

Page 324: ... is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a secon...

Page 325: ...r brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that ...

Page 326: ...ear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in yourown lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane 0 As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident 0 Youmayseeh...

Page 327: ...tive warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and t...

Page 328: ... andadjust your driving to the road conditions See TractionAssist System TAS on page 4 9 If you don t have a traction system accelerate gently Try not to break the gentle traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be eve...

Page 329: ...behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow youcould be in a serious situation You shouldproba...

Page 330: ...w from around the base of your vehicle especially any thatis blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When yourun the engine make it go a little faster than just idle Tha...

Page 331: ...s too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheelsas little as possible Don t spin the wheelsabove...

Page 332: ...he acceleratorpedalwhile you shift and presslightlyon theacceleratorpedalwhen the transmissionis in gear By slowly spinningyour wheelsin the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rockingmotionthat mayfree your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recoveryhooks if your vehicle has them If you do needto be towedout see Towin...

Page 333: ...raight out Never pull on the hooksat a sidewaysangle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could bedamaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 52 ...

Page 334: ...gfollowing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing e e e What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for addition...

Page 335: ...per procedure to select the neutral position for your vehicle 5 Release the parkingbrake only after the vehicle 6 Turnthe ignition off beingtowed is firmly attachedto the towingvehicle I Shifting a four wheel drive vet le s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmi...

Page 336: ...ly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow 4 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See manual transmission to FIRST 1 vehicle Four wheel Drive on page 2 35for the proper procedure to selectthe neutral position for your vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Turn the ignition off lg our wheel drivevehicle stran r case into NE...

Page 337: ...AWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle The Certification Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capa...

Page 338: ...e your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Thi s you put i ide your vehicle can strike and injure peoplein a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as youcan Try to spread the weight evenly 0 Nev...

Page 339: ...e area between the front of each wheel well and the rear of each wheel well The center of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations 4 58 Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on...

Page 340: ...pecial package snow plow called RPO VYU snow plow prep package If your vehicle has this option you can add a plow to it provided certain weights such as the weights on the vehicle s axles and the GVW aren t exceeded Q How heavy can a snow plow safely be A The plow your vehicle can carry depends on many things such as The options your vehicie came with and the weight of those options The weight and...

Page 341: ...ermining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure your snowplow vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating the front and rear axle ratings and the front and rear weight distribution ratio The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating Q What is front axle reserve capacity and how do A Front axle reserve capacity is the difference I calculate it between your front GAWR and th...

Page 342: ...f the front axle W B Vehicle Wheelbase For example adding a 700 Ib 318 kg snow plow actually adds more than 700 Ib 318 kg to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 4 ft 122 cm in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10ft 305 cm then A 4 ft 122 cm W B 10ft 305 cm 980 Ib 445 kg So if your truck s front axle reserve capacity is more than 980 Ib 445 kg you could add the snow plo...

Page 343: ...y be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle tohave proper braking performance If your brakes can t work properly you couldhave a crash To help your brakes work properly when a snow plow is installed always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer s recommendation for rear ballast to ensure a proper front andrear weight distribution ratio...

Page 344: ... Also see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 56 Truck Camper Loading Information This label is inside your glove box It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper how much of a load your vehicle can carry and how to correctly spread out your load Also it will help you match the right slide in camper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is...

Page 345: ... Here is an example of proper truck and camper match A Camper Center of Gravity B Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load You must weigh any accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle Then subtractthis extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of ...

Page 346: ...on Truck Camper Loading Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached so that y o l won t go over the GVWR or GAWR If you are using a weight distributing hitch weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place You ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way and if you ch...

Page 347: ...rs was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reasonfor this part In it are many time tested importanttrailering tips and safety rules Man...

Page 348: ...n your vehicle s tires Tow HaulMode Tow haul is a feature on automatic transmission equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load The purpose of the 0 0 tow haul mode is to Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trai...

Page 349: ...iving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude roadgrades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equip...

Page 350: ...V8 Auto 6 400 Ibs 2 902 kg 7 400 Ibs 3 356 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 994 kg 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg 4800 V8 Manual 3 42 9 000 Ibs 4 086 kg 4 400 Ibs 1 995 kg 3 73 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg 5 400 Ibs 2 449 kg 5300 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight 15percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum 3 ...

Page 351: ...t to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum 8 000 Ibs 3628 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck Maximum 7 500 Ibs 3 401 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck 4 70 ...

Page 352: ...ent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent o f trailer weight up to 2 500 Ibs 1 133 kg maximum Vehicle IAxle Ratio IMaximum Trailer Weight IGCWR C 1500 Regular Cab Lona Box 2WD 4800 V8 Manual 5300 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 k Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight 15 per...

Page 353: ...K 1500 Regular Cab Short Box 4WD Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum weight 7 900 Ibs 3 583 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck 4 72 ...

Page 354: ...4800 V8 Auto 3 73 4 10 4800 V8 Manual 5300 V8 w 4WS I K 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4WD I 6000 V8 4 73 ...

Page 355: ...e weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum weight 8 900 Ibs 4 036 kg for fifth wheel and gooseneck 3 73 13 000 Ibs 5 902 kg 8 000 Ibs 3 628 kg 3 73 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg 5 000 Ibs 2 267 kg 3 73 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg 7 000 Ibs 3 175 kg 4 10 ...

Page 356: ...1 000 Ibs 4 994 kg I5300V8 7 700 Ibs 3 495 kg 8 700 Ibs 3 949 kg 13 000 Ibs 5 902 kg 14 000 Ibs 6 356kg Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum weight 6 800 Ibs 3 084 kg for fifth wheel and gooseneck IVehicle IAxle Rati...

Page 357: ... should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2 500 Ibs 1 133 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 4 76 ...

Page 358: ... I 10 l00 Ibs 4 585 kg I 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg 8100 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 4 77 ...

Page 359: ...cent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 3 73 20 000 Ibs 9 080 kg 13 500 Ibs 6 123 kg Vehicle GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight Axle Ratio K 2500 LD 4WD 6000 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of ...

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Page 363: ...argo equipmentand conversions TheGCWRfor your vehicle 1908 Colonel SamDrive should not be exceeded Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communications Centre 163 005 4 82 ...

Page 364: ...e 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight 6 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loadedyour trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get themright simply by moving someitems around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle ...

Page 365: ...ch the safety chains to the attaching points on the bumper If you are towing a trailer up to your vehicle s trailer rating limit you may attach the safety 4 84 chains to the attaching point on the hitch platform If you are towing with an aftermarket hitch follow the trailer or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your r...

Page 366: ... verywarm Avoid putting items in the truck bed that might be affected by high ambient temperatures Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you...

Page 367: ...oo often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions You may also want to activate the tow haul mode if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 48 If you have a 5 speed manual transmissionand you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in FOURTH 4 gear or as you need to a lower gear If you have a 6 speed manual transmissionand you are towin...

Page 368: ... into PARK P for an automatic transmission or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is ina drive gear and not in NEUTRAL 6 Release the regular akes Itcan be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehi...

Page 369: ...rfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesse...

Page 370: ...r wiring harness an additional2 wire harnessand 7 pin universal trailer connector are available from your dealer Trailer Wiring Harness Package tour pickup may be equipped with the eight wire trailer towing harness This harness with a seven pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform The Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL wire is tied next to the trailer wiring h...

Page 371: ...r Fifth Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The eight wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver s sideof the vehicle attached to the frame bracket A connector will have to be addedto the wiring harness which connects to the camper The eight wire harness contains the following camperhrailer circuits Yellow Left Stopnurn Signal DarkGreen RightStop TurnSignal Brown ...

Page 372: ...n camper A If your vehicle has this provision this relay will be located on the passenger s side of the vehicle next to the auxiliary battery When using this provision connection should only be made to the upper stud A of the relay Do not make connections to the lower stud 3 of the relay The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery Be sure to follow...

Page 373: ... will start 7 Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following 1 For stationary use shift the transmissioninto 2 Turn the PTO rotary switch ON 3 If the engine speed is below the PTO engage PARK P speed limit the PTO will start The blinking LED on the PTO control switch indicates PTO engage is requested When PTO engages the LED will switc...

Page 374: ...ve the resume speed capability To use PTO speed control in variable mode while mobile do the following 1 EngagethePTO 2 Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph 3 Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission 4 Select the desired engine speed by using the foot pedal and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control To use PTO sp...

Page 375: ...ty All engine speed values listed above are factory preset values With the exception of the TCC lockup speed 1 100 rpm and the tap increment 100 rpm all of these values are programmable and can be adjusted by your dealer or body upfitter If the PTO software settings do not match the settings shown here then they may have already been altered in order to satisfy the requirements of the installed PT...

Page 376: ...ion 5 28 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 31 Hydraulic Clutch 5 32 Engine Coolant 5 33 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 36 Except Allison Transmission 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 36 Cooling System 5 39 Engine Fan Noise 5 44 Power Steering Fluid 5 44 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 46 Brakes 5 47 Battery 5 50 Jump Starting 5 51 Rear Axle 5 57 Four wheel Drive 5 58 Noise Control System 5 60 Prohibited 5 60 Bulb...

Page 377: ...ur Vehicle 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Weatherstrips 5 105 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 107 Finish Damage 5 107 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 108 Vehicle Identification 5 110 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 1 10 Service Parts Identification Label 5 110 Electrical System 5 111 Add on Elect...

Page 378: ...nts you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for a your senice needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trainedand supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Page 379: ...Record on page6 27 You n be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task I CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily ...

Page 380: ...rive uphill is considerednormal This does not indicatea problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary If you are using87 octaneor higher octanefuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needsservice Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufac...

Page 381: ...sion control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel ...

Page 382: ...uldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of the vehicle 1 L Fuel vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or ref...

Page 383: ...n gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle onpage 5 105 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been leftoff or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunct...

Page 384: ...occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers 0 Do not fill a container whileit is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground CAUTION Continued 0 Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don ...

Page 385: ...oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine I Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handleinside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel 5 10 ...

Page 386: ...ront of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all fillercaps are on properly Pull down the hood andclose it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 387: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 4300 V6 engine you ll see the following J N 5 12 ...

Page 388: ...l Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If equipped F Fan G Engine Oil Fill H PowerSteering Fluid Reservoir 1 Remote Negative Terminal GND J Remote Positive Terminal K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir rt Equipped M Underhood FuseBlock N Battery 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 13 ...

Page 389: ...3 0 0 Q 0 3 D 3 rc m w 0 0 a3 D S 3 D ca n 0 n I rn 0 P a3 0 0 rn0 0 0 a3 Y 0 S ...

Page 390: ...l Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Engine Oil Fill G Fan H Remote Negative Terminal GND I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Remote Positive Terminal K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped M UnderhoodFuse Block N Battery 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 15 ...

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Page 392: ...Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped M UnderhoodFuseBlock N Battery 0 WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil in the Diesel Engine Supplement if the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Driver lnformation Center Ole on page 3 50 Y...

Page 393: ... in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 72for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might no...

Page 394: ...oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the engine valve cover on the passenger s side of the vehicle On the 8100 engine the oil fill cap is located on the front of the engine See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5 12for more infor...

Page 395: ...the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITI GRADEENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER n I I L A LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL ACCEPTABL...

Page 396: ...he starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary consi...

Page 397: ...der does not measure how much oil you have in your engine So be sure to check your oil level often What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags contai...

Page 398: ... B Owner Checksand Services on page6 11 to determine when to check the indicator 1 The service window A with I the percentage scale shows the amount of engine air cleaner filter life used When both service window A and service window E 3 The air cleanedfilter assembly is located on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on ...

Page 399: ...ff can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive withit off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into yourengine wh...

Page 400: ...nance Services 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 instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and f...

Page 401: ... more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows e e e e Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let th...

Page 402: ...r 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 level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ovedi I Notice We recommend you useonly fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your au...

Page 403: ...uled Maintenance Services 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 instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Nofice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could com...

Page 404: ...he fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases DO NOT iiii above the COLD CHECK band if the transmission fluid is below normal operating temperatures 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and paper towel then pull it back out again 3 Check the fluid level reading Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 4 If the fluid ...

Page 405: ...the procedures described previously Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintainingproper fluid level If inconsistent readings persist check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and unclogged If readings are still inconsistent contact your dealer How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Part D Recommended Flui...

Page 406: ...and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for youto rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these steps...

Page 407: ...in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The clutch master cylinder reservoir is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 12 for more information on location Refer to the Maintenance Schedu...

Page 408: ... COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rustand corrosion Helpkeep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Nofice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is addedto the system premature engine heater ...

Page 409: ...ore the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your ...

Page 410: ... the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Level under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 60 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if...

Page 411: ...at protection mode which alternatesfiring installed on the coolant surge tank groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine Notice Your pressurecap is apressure typecap performance This operatingmode allows yourvehicle to and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss be driven to a safe place in anemergency Driving andpossibleengine...

Page 412: ...ne Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe placein an emergency team from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get CAUTION Continued Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged T...

Page 413: ...ll hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warni...

Page 414: ...at you ll see 8100 V8 Engines C All Other Engines A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 39 ...

Page 415: ...eed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down I f it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice When adding coolant it is importa...

Page 416: ...ressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 33for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they CAUTION Continued can come out a igh speed 3wer turr le cap when ...

Page 417: ...rack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture A GAUTIVN You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the c...

Page 418: ...ff 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 If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 43 ...

Page 419: ...es 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 noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and...

Page 420: ...g the level up to the mark All Other Engines What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 78 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to 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 inspe...

Page 421: ...t Add washer fluid until the tank is full I Ic I When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters fu wh...

Page 422: ... brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the ...

Page 423: ...luid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6 18 Always clean the brake fluid reservoircap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir E v he wrong kind of fl system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid I I After work...

Page 424: ...uing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitchedwarning sound when the brake pads are worn and new 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 Some driv...

Page 425: ...roperly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has t...

Page 426: ...he steps below to do it safely OUS Batteries ca hurt you They can be dang because 0 They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or They contain enough electricity to burn If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you ignite you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warr...

Page 427: ...pairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turnoff the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio negative terminal locations of the oth...

Page 428: ...ngine pal can i I you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before vou connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will ...

Page 429: ...le to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 10 Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery 5 54 ...

Page 430: ...egative terminal of the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 12 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 13 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 5 55 ...

Page 431: ...or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminal Negative Terminals To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnectthe black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnectthe black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the 4 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the other vehicle with the...

Page 432: ...1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm belowthe bottom of the filler plug hole The proper levelfor the 1500 HD Series 2500 Series 2500 HD and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1 2 inch 0 to 13 mm belowthe bottom of the filler plug hole The proper levelfor the 1500and 2500 Series vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM 4 Wheel Steer is from 0 to 1 4 inch 0 to 6 mm belowthe filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reachthe properle...

Page 433: ...on page 6 16 How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case 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 to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kin...

Page 434: ...low 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 to 0 to 3 8 inch 9 5 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ...

Page 435: ...r purposes ofmaintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporatedinto any newvehicle for the purpose of noise control priorto its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaseror while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removedor renderedinoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the...

Page 436: ...bshavepressurizedgas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 1 If your vehicle is equipped with two pins remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the pins turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it in and pull it straight up 5 ...

Page 437: ...trical connector 4 Turn the old bulb counterclockwiseand remove it from the headlamp assembly 5 Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Putthe headlamp assembly backintothe vehicle Installand tighten the two pins If your vehiclehas one pin install it and turn it intothe...

Page 438: ...bulb from the bulb socket 6 Put the new bulb into the bulb socket Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 7 Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the turn signal housing back onto the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the alignment holes first and then the outer side into the retainer bracket Push until...

Page 439: ...Roof Marker Lamps 2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwiseto remove it from the socket 5 64 ...

Page 440: ...4 Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws 5 65 ...

Page 441: ... CargoLamps B Center High MountedStoplamps Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressingthe release tabs Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight out from the holder back plate Remove a cargo bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out 5 66 ...

Page 442: ...r Marker Lamps 1 Remove the screws and lamp assembly 2 Unplug the lamp assembly harness 3 Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp 4 Unplug the lamp 5 Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing 6 Reinstall the lamp housing housing Taillamps 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly 5 Put the bulb holder back plate...

Page 443: ...Your vehicle may have one of the following taillamp assemblies A B C Stoplamp Turn Signal Back up Lamp A Stoplamp B Turn SignalLamp C Back upLamp D SideMarkerLamp 5 68 ...

Page 444: ...et counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 5 Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly 7 Close the tailgate clockwise into the taillamp housing 5 69 ...

Page 445: ...ss it in until it is tight Exterior Lamp 9006 Low Beam Headlamlss Bulb Number High Beam Headlamp I9005 I Davtime Runnina Lamps DRL I4157K I Front Roof Marker Lamps 3457A Front Parkinq and Turn Lamp 194 Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Taillamp and Stop Lamp Stop Lamp 3157 1157 Sidemarker Lamp If Equipped 3157 Rear Turn Lamp 194 Rear Turn Lamp 1156 Back up Lamp 3157 Back up Lamp 1156 Fenter High Mount...

Page 446: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 124 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly facing away from the windshield toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing...

Page 447: ... a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underinfla res pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when y...

Page 448: ...ng 0 Toomuch heat 0 Tireoverloading Bad wear Badhandling 0 Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear 0 Badhandling 0 Roughride e Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can ...

Page 449: ... sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page5 77 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 80 for more information Make sure the spare tir...

Page 450: ...ere when rotating your tires If your vehicle has front tires with different tread designs such as all season vs on off road than the rear tires don t rotate your tires front to rear If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires 5 75 ...

Page 451: ...nd rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificationflire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page5 120 Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change awheel remove any rust or dirt fr...

Page 452: ...ear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places You can see cord or fabric showing through the around the tire tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged The tire has a bump bulge or split 0 The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that deep enough to show cord or fabric can t be repaired well b...

Page 453: ...l be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires you could have a crash Usin...

Page 454: ...y 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 controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of t...

Page 455: ...ance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wearor your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wh...

Page 456: ...meteror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is d...

Page 457: ... yourvehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and is equipped with a tire size other than P265ff5R16 or LT65R5R16 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size...

Page 458: ...ator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and 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 ...

Page 459: ...vel place 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 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer caseis in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine 5 Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would be the tireon the other sideof the veh...

Page 460: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Extended and Crew Cab 5 85 ...

Page 461: ...the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 4 There is also a wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools To remove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise You ll use the jack handle and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare...

Page 462: ...re If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causingthe tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System next When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening Put the spare tire near the flat tire Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a s...

Page 463: ...wo times I f the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 4 of Removing Your Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 8 Hook the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separating them so that the jack is ba...

Page 464: ...e while firmly pullingthe jack out from underthe spare tire with the other hand If the spare 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 counterclockwiseto lower the spare the rest of the way 13 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from und...

Page 465: ... B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need to use both jack handle extensions Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handle to the jack 5 90 ...

Page 466: ...en them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out 5 91 ...

Page 467: ...der the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle Two Wheel Drive 1500Series vehicles position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on thefront of the vehicle all other models position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor...

Page 468: ...get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehiclefall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Front Position 2WD 1500 Series 5 93 ...

Page 469: ...d is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 5 94 ...

Page 470: ...change awheel 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 towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff mounting surfaces and spare wheel Never use oil or grease on stuus or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a ...

Page 471: ...g the spare reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand using the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position All Other Models 5 96 ...

Page 472: ...Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Rear Position 7 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely 5 97 ...

Page 473: ... GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index forwheel nut torque specification Nofice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequenc...

Page 474: ...wever storing it that way for an extended period of time could damage the wheel To avoid this always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible Return the bottle jack wheel blocks wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location behind the passenger s seat Secure the items in the vehicle as shown A rc A Wing Nut B Wheel Blocks C Whee...

Page 475: ...ons together Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire part of the way upward When the tire is almost in the stored position adjust the tire so that the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle D c Down Raise FRT B A Hoist Assembly B WheelWrench C Extensions D Hoist Shaft E Valve Stem PointedDown F Flat or Spare Tire G Retainer H Hoist C...

Page 476: ... sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench hoist shaft to tighten the cable Put back the jack tools and spare tire lock if equipped 5 101 ...

Page 477: ... hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol LaundrySoap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabridCarpet Yo...

Page 478: ...xcess cleaner towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat...

Page 479: ... and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let because they may cause scratches Avoid placing the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your Neveruseoils varnishes s...

Page 480: ...ashing Your Vehicle The best way topreserveyour vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing itoften with lukewarmor coldwater Don t wash yourvehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Car...

Page 481: ...s Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter 5 106 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Ext...

Page 482: ...diately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbidetire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle ...

Page 483: ... your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance...

Page 484: ... no wiDina necessarv Foaming Tire Shine Gloss protects in one easy step GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradableand phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl ...

Page 485: ...arts 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 replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label located in the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model designation paint in...

Page 486: ... anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 77 short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow e...

Page 487: ...h a fuse extractor which is mounted to the fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end 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 is of the correct amperage 7 1 LT DOORS I I 5 112 ...

Page 488: ... IClimate Control System I L DOOR CRUISE Driver s Door Harness Off PTO UNLOCK Relay IPower Door Lock Relay lUnlock Function I I RR FOG LP INot Used BRAKE DRIVER UNLOCK IGN 0 Fuses IUsage TBC IGN 0 ITruck Bodv Controller VEH CHMSL Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp RT TRN IRight Turn Signals and Sidemarkers BODY I Harness Connector DDM IDriver Door Module CB LT DOORS Left Power Windows Circu...

Page 489: ... BODY DEFOG HDLNR 1 SPARE RELAY CB SEAT CB RT DOOR SPARE INFO Usage Special Equipment Option Trailer Brake Wiring Upfitter Not Used Ride Control Harness Connection HeadlinerWiring Connector Body Wiring Connector Rear Defogger Relay HeadlinerWiring Connector 1 Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker Not Used InfotainmentHarness Connection 5 114 ...

Page 490: ...driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fusehelay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compadment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on its location 5 115 ...

Page 491: ...Tl ESSENCE FONCTION INTENSITi DIESEL ces fusibles sont diff6rentes pour les FUNGTION AMP DIESEL REMARQUE Lafonction et I intensl are different for gas and INJ 2 15A EDURSA moteurs h essence et les rnoteurs diesel dieselfueled engines See OwnersManual a for functionsof studs I and 2 ECMRPVl15A Voir le Guide du propri6taire pour FUEL HT ISA les fonctions des plots 1 et 2 ECMI 15A 1EDU 5 116 ...

Page 492: ...y Dual Battery TP2 Do not install fuse Mid Bussed Electrical Center Power Feed Front Seats Right Doors Front Climate Control Fan Left Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel STUD 2 ABS Anti Lock Brakes LBEC 1 Left Doors Truck Body Controller Flasher Module TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring RR PARK Right Rear Parking and Sidem...

Page 493: ...witch Starter Relay IGN E Conditioning Relay Turn RTD Ride Control TRL B U IBackup Lamps Trailer Wiring I PCMB Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP IFuel Pump Relay Fuses B ULP RR DEFOG HDLP HI PRIME 02B SIR FRT PARK DRL Usage Back up Lamps Automatic TransmissionShift Lock Control System Rear Window Defogger Headlamp High Beam Relay Not Used Oxygen Sensors Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Sy...

Page 494: ... IAir Conditioning Compressor I IN C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor 1Relay dlamp Low Beam Left IBTSl Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRANK Starting System Fuses FOG LP FOG LP IWIS WASH Windshield Washer Pump WIS WASH Windshield Washer Pump IINFO OnStarIRear Seat Entertainment ILO HDLP RT IHeadlamp Low Beam Right I 5 119 ...

Page 495: ...e refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity informationand requirements Capacities and Specifications Model C K 1500 C K 2500 C K 3500 Tire Pressure Description See the Certificationflire label on the rear edge of the driver s 140 Ib ft 190 Nom 8 bolts 14 mm 140 Ib ft 190 Nom 6 Bolts 14 mm Torque door or the incompletevehicle document in the cab 5 120 ...

Page 496: ...atic Transmission VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual Transmission VORTEC 5300 V8 AutomaticTransmission VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission 12 6 quarts 12 9 quarts 13 4 quarts 13 7 quarts 13 4 quarts 14 9 quarts 14 8 quarts 14 4 quarts 15 2 quarts 11 9 L 12 2 L 12 7 L 13 0 L 12 7 L 14 1 L 14 0 L 13 6...

Page 497: ...the optional air conditioner Engine Oil With Filter After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range See Engine Oil on page 5 17 VORTEC 4300 V6 Vin W 4 5 quarts 4 3 L VORTEC 4800 V8 Vin V 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Vin T 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Vin U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 8100 V8 Vin G 6 5 quarts 6 1 L 5 122 ...

Page 498: ...Cab 3500HD 260 gallons 34 0 gallons 34 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 24 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 18 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 128 L 128 L 102 L front 87 L rear 90 L front 87 L rear 102 L front 102 L front 87 L front 68 L rear 87 L front Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R l34a 1 76 Ibs 0 08 kg I I 5 123 ...

Page 499: ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts GM part number Denso part number tA1518C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted ttNGK part number 5 124 ...

Page 500: ... 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 11 At EachFuelFill 6 11 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Twice a Year 6 12 At Least Once a Year 6 13 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 1 6 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 16 Exhaust System Inspection 6 16 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 16 Throttle System Inspection 6 17 Transfer Case and FrontAxle Brake System Inspection 6 17 Part D...

Page 501: ...ommended maintenance procedures are important Impropervehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspe...

Page 502: ...ou want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information onpage 7 10 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what YOU can easiiy do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center...

Page 503: ...ent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supportedservice people will perform the work using...

Page 504: ...tem Inspectionon page 6 17 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oi Life SystemTM or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on drivin...

Page 505: ...E of this schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote control main filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire hspection and Rotation on 0 Allison Transmission Only Replace the external 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0 Inspect engine air cl...

Page 506: ...ge 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote t Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional inform...

Page 507: ...nspection and Rotation on page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote t 0 Replace eng...

Page 508: ... 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level...

Page 509: ...eviously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 0 Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer case fluid 0 Except 8 1L V8 Engine Inspect PositiveCrankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine ...

Page 510: ...at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 I 7 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 33 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in thewindshiel...

Page 511: ... to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable See Changinga Flat Tire on page 5 84 6 12 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check If Equipped Your vehicle has an indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment that lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or...

Page 512: ...ing seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switc I Check I When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

Page 513: ... page 2 44 if necessary Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service e ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position With...

Page 514: ...on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 Tocheck 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 vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 Tocheck the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regu...

Page 515: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaus...

Page 516: ... loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed On manual shift transfer case oil the control lever pivot point Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect d...

Page 517: ...Washer Solvent or equivalent Usage Hydraulic Clutch System 5 Speed Trans Hydraulic Clutch System 6 Speed Trans Power Steering System Manual Transmission 5 Speed with Low Gear RPO M W3 Manual Transmission 5 Speed without Low Gear RPO MG5 Manual Transmission 6 Speed Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 1095351 7 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Flu...

Page 518: ...quivalent SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Rear Axle Steerable Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans Rear Driveline Center Spline Fluid Lubricant Synthetic Axle Lubricant use only GM Part No 12378557 in C...

Page 519: ...4 or equivalent Mulit Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent usage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid Lubricant Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 in Canada 1974984 or equivalent Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No ...

Page 520: ...re performed recordthe date odometer readingand who performedthe service and any additional informationfrom OwnerChecks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenancereceipts Maintenance Record 6 21 ...

Page 521: ...Maintenance Record cont d Maintenance Record 6 22 ...

Page 522: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 23 ...

Page 523: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 24 ...

Page 524: ...hone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramforPersons with RoadsideAssistanceProgram Disabilities 7 5 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 Io Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 7 1 ...

Page 525: ...ustomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top lef...

Page 526: ... Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 51 00 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs Y...

Page 527: ...ld be addressed to Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 222 1 020 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Vir...

Page 528: ...can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See ...

Page 529: ...pairs Basic over the phonetechnical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside Basic Care services as outlined previously Plus FREENon WarrantyTowing to theclosestdealer from a legal roadway FREELocksmith KeyService whenkeysarelost on the road or locked inside FREE Flat Tire Service spare...

Page 530: ...e in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud tooffer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The CourtesyTransportationprogram is offered to retail purchase leasecustomers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverageprovided by theNew Vehicle LimitedWarranty Severaltransportation options are ava...

Page 531: ...arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonablefuel expenses upto 10 per day five day maximum may beavailable Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and besupported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrangeto provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you f...

Page 532: ...ails General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or ...

Page 533: ...stomer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Englisk Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides informationon un...

Page 534: ...ationsare available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO 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 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are sub...

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Page 536: ... tight front passenger seatunlessyour vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the passenger air bag status indicatorshows off Never put a rear facingchild restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing ch...

Page 537: ...em determines that a small child is present rear facing infant seat in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes hislher weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical probl...

Page 538: ...l OverseasLocations 7 5 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 1 07 AM 3 123 AM FM Radio 3 69 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 125 Antenna XMTMSatellite RadioSystem 3 125 Anti lock BrakeSystem 4 6 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 41 Appearance Care 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 102 Finish Damage 5 107 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5...

Page 539: ...ackingUp 4 85 Battery 5 50 Battery Replacement 2 6 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Battery Warning Light 3 38 BATTERYNOTCHARGING 3 61 Before Leaving onaLongTrip 4 42 Before You Drive 3 111 Body Lubrication Service 6 13 Brake Parking 2 44 System Inspection 6 17 SystemWarningLight 3 40 Brake Adjustment 5 50 Brake Fluid 5 47 Brake Pedal Travel 5 50 BrakeWear 5 49 Brakes 5 47 Braking 4 6 Braking in E...

Page 540: ...ires 5 82 CHANGEENGINEOIL 3 60 Check Engine Light 3 44 CheckEngine Light 3 44 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 65 CHECKWASHERFLUID 3 65 CheckingBrake Fluid 5 48 Checking Coolant 5 34 CheckingEngine Oil 5 18 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 79 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Lower Anchorages and Top Te...

Page 541: ...Pressure Cap 5 36 Cooling System 5 39 CrewCab 1 52 Cruise Control 3 10 Cruise Control Light 3 48 Cupholder s 2 63 Current and Past ModelOrderForms 7 11 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance for TextTelephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility ProgramforPersonswith Disabilities 7 5 ReportingSafety D...

Page 542: ...rBags 1 65 Driving Driving ThroughFlowingWater 4 39 DualAutomaticClimate Control System 3 24 Dual Tire Operation 5 74 DVD Care ofYour 3 124 Care ofYour DVD Player 3 125 Cleaning the VideoScreen 3 125 Distortion 3 123 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 111 DVD Player 3 1 11 E Easy Exit Seat 2 68 Electrical System Add on Equipment 5 111 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 1 11 Windshield WiperFuses 5 111 Ele...

Page 543: ...dCab 1 52 ExtendedCab and CrewCab 1 49 Exterior Lamps 3 13 Extender Safety Belt 1 31 F FabricKarpet 5 102 Filter EngineAir Cleaner 5 23 Finding aPTY Station RDS XMTM andDAB 3 75 3 86 3 101 Finding a Station 3 69 3 73 3 84 3 98 Finish Care 5 106 Finish Damage 5 107 Five Speed VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines 2 31 Five Speed VORTEC6000 V8 Engine 2 30 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 125 Flash To Pass Feature ...

Page 544: ...42 Fuel 3 49 OilPressure 3 47 Speedometer 3 32 Transmission Temperature 3 43 VoltmeterGage 3 39 Tachometer 3 32 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glass Surfaces 5 104 GloveBox 2 63 GM Mobility Programfor Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 HeadlampHigh LowBeamChanger 3 8 Headlamps 5 61 BulbReplacement 5 61 Front TurnSignal Sidemarkerand Daytime Runnin...

Page 545: ...ou DoDecide To Pull ATrailer 4 66 If You reCaught in a Blizzard 4 48 Ignition Positions 2 21 Ignition Transmission LockCheck 6 14 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 73 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 34 Inspection BrakeSystem 6 17 Engine Cooling System 6 16 ExhaustSystem 6 16 Fuel System 6 16 PartC Periodic Maintenance 6 16 Steering andSuspension 6 16 Throttle System 6 17 Transfer Case and Front Ax...

Page 546: ...Rear Axle 4 12 LATCHSystem 1 49 Lockout Protection 2 12 Latches Seatback 1 7 Lock Out Switch 2 17 Leather 5 104 Locks Leaving YourVehicleWith the EngineRunning Automatic Delayed Locking 2 10 Transmission 2 47 Door 2 8 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR Crew Cab 3 67 Lockout Protection 2 12 Light Power Door 2 9 Programmable Automatic DoorLocks 2 10 AirBag Off 3 33 Air 3 33 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Anti Lock ...

Page 547: ... 6 17 Transfer Caseand Front Axle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 17 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicleand the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 00 MakingTurns 4 85 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 44 ManualSeats 1 3 Manual Selectable Ride 4 11 ManualTransferCase 2 35 Manual Transmission 2 23 Fluid 5 31 Operation 2 30 Manual Transmission Check 6 12 ManualWindows 2 16 Matching Transmitter s to ...

Page 548: ...4 21 OtherWarning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 3 29 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 59 Camper Type Mirrors 2 57 Convex Mirror 2 60 CurbViewAssist Mirrors 2 60 Heated Mirrors 2 60 Manual Mirrors 2 57 PowerFoldaway Mirrors 2 59 Odometer 3 32 Power Mirrors 2 58 Off Road Recovery 4 18 West Coast Type Mirrors 2 58 Oil Outside PowerCamper Type Mirror 2 59 Engine 5 17 Overdrive Disable 3 48 Pres...

Page 549: ...OwnerChecksand Services 6 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Part C PeriodicMaintenance Inspections 6 16 Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants 6 18 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 21 Q PassengerAirBag Status Indicator 3 36 Questions andAnswersAboutSafetyBelts 1 14 PassengerSensingSystem 1 74 Passing 4 18 4 85 Passenger Air Bag Indicator 2 54 2 57 QUADRASTEERTM 4 14 PASSENGERDOORAJAR 3 67 Passl...

Page 550: ...Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors Extended CabModels 1 44 RearWindowDefogger 3 23 3 28 RearviewMirror Automatic Dimming with CompassandTemperature Display 2 54 RearviewMirror Automatic Dimming with Rearview Mirrors 2 52 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Recreational VehicleTowing 4 53 REDUCEDBRAKEPOWER 3 64 REDUCED ENGINE POWER 3 61 RegularCabandExtendedCabModels 1 68 RemoteAlarm 2 5 Remote Control 3 114 Remote K...

Page 551: ...elts 1 14 Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesfor Children and Small Adults 1 29 RearSeatPassengers 1 26 Safety Belts cont Right Front Passenger Position 1 24 Safety Belt Extender 1 31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 23 Safety Belts AreforEveryone 1 10 Safety Chains 4 84 ScheduledMaintenance 6 5 Seatback Latches 1 7 Seats Head Restraints 1 7 HeatedSeats 1 5 Manual 1 3 Memory 2 67 PowerLumbar 1 4 Powe...

Page 552: ...ix Speed VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM 6600 V8 Engines 2 32 SERVICERIDECONTROL 3 63 RadioswithoutRadioDataSystems RDS 3 68 3 100 Skidding 4 20 Snow Plow 4 59 SomeOther Rainy WeatherTips 4 40 Spare Tire Check 6 12 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 103 Specifications Capacities 5 120 Speedometer 3 32 Starter Switch Check 6 13 Starting Your Engine 2 23 Starting Your V8 Engine 2 24 Steering 4 12 Steer...

Page 553: ...Inspection and Rotation 5 74 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 79 Tires cont Wheel Alignment andTireBalance 5 80 WheelReplacement 5 80 When It I s TimeforNewTires 5 77 To Use the EngineCoolantHeater 2 25 Topof the Instrument Panel 5 104 Top Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 TorqueLock Automatic Transmission 2 47 Total Weighton YourVehicle sTires 4 83 Tow HaulMode Automatic Transmission 2 29 T...

Page 554: ...Information 4 63 TurnandLaneChange Signals 3 8 TurnSignaVMultifunction Lever 3 7 TurnSignalsWhenTowingaTrailer 4 86 TURNSIGNALON 3 63 Underbody Flushing Service 6 15 Underhood Fuse Block 5 115 Understanding Radio Reception 3 123 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 79 United States 7 4 Up Shift Light 3 39 Using Cleaner on Fabric 5 103 Using Song List Mode 3 109 Using the RecoveryHooks 4 51 Vehicle Contr...

Page 555: ...eEngine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM 5 21 When to Check When to Check When to Check When to Check When to Check 5 31 5 73 and Change 5 25 5 28 andWhat to Use 5 32 Lubricant 5 57 Power Steering Fluid 5 45 When YouAreReady to LeaveAfter Parking on a Hill 4 88 Where to PuttheRestraint 1 41 Why Safety Belts Work 1 11 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 16 Power 2 16 Swing OutWindows 2 17 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 1...

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