Chevrolet 2008 Express Owner'S Manual Download

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Highbeam On Light

This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9
for more information.

Tow/Haul Mode Light

This light comes on when
the Tow/Haul mode has
been activated.

For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-27.

Fuel Gage

The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about
how much fuel you have left in your tank.

The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of
fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as
possible.

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Express

Page 1: ...em s 3 66 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 25 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 All Wheel Drive 5 46 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Noise Control System 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 54 Tires 5 56 Appearance Care 5 99 Vehicle Identification 5 108 Electrical System 5 ...

Page 2: ... vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 www he...

Page 3: ...icle is the Index in the back of the manual It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or o...

Page 4: ... The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operat...

Page 5: ... Rear Seat Position 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Passenger Sensing System 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Airbag Off Switch 1 52 Airbag System 1 57 Where Are the Airbags 1 60 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 64 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 64 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1...

Page 6: ...den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ... up or down Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That c...

Page 8: ...r to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 1 4 ...

Page 9: ...e in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety ...

Page 10: ...t to be removed 1 To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Locate the pins On a three passenger seat there are two pins located on the inboard sides of the rear seats The driver s side pin has a gray cap with a black L marked on it Three Passenger Seat Shown 1 6 ...

Page 11: ...ll the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip then pull the pin out 4 Repeat this procedure for the other pins 5 Pull the seat rearward about 2 inches 5 cm and then lift the seat from the floor rails 6 Remove the seat from the vehicle 7 For the first row rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door For...

Page 12: ... seat into the open slots in both rails Push the seat forward in the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails 2 To install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base locate the hole in the rail for the pin If the vehicle has floor mats pull the flap that has been cut into the mat 3 Insert the locking pins into the seat base and push the seat to line up the pins with the ba...

Page 13: ... original position 7 Repeat this procedure for the other seat base 8 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat Do not twist the belt 9 Check that all locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle Three Passenger Seat Shown Three Passenger Seat Shown 1 9 ...

Page 14: ...ide of 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 in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3...

Page 15: ...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 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 11 ...

Page 16: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 12 ...

Page 17: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 19: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 20: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 17 ...

Page 22: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...elt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap shoulder belt If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached see Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini buckle Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To ...

Page 27: ...nto the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt he...

Page 28: ...the belt and your vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of ...

Page 29: ...icle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 76 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides m...

Page 30: ...the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 26 ...

Page 31: ...s the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the sea...

Page 32: ...egnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid person...

Page 33: ...continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 22 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug ...

Page 34: ...a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 22 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 35: ...d would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 31 ...

Page 36: ...er allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restraint CAUTION Peopl...

Page 37: ...s plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 33 ...

Page 38: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 39: ... belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A 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 kee...

Page 40: ...stalled in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See ...

Page 41: ...an move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to...

Page 42: ...the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if th...

Page 43: ...straint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether strap and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child...

Page 44: ...e a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form f...

Page 45: ...have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion There are two top tether anchors in the second third and fourth rows To install a child restraint in the rear driver side seating positions use anchor point A To install a child restraint in the rear passenger side seating positions use anchor point B To install a child restraint in the rear center sea...

Page 46: ...en are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 38 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure ...

Page 47: ...children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock if your vehicle has one after the child restraint has been installed Be sure to follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacturer Notice Contact between the child restraint LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts Make sure when securing ...

Page 48: ... the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 For the second third and fourth row with three passenger seats only in the rear driver side seating positions use anchor point A For the rear passenger side seating positions use anchor point B For the center seating positions use anchor point B Never install two ...

Page 49: ...your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 39 for how to install your child restraint using LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 39 for top tether anchor locations D...

Page 50: ...nstall more than one child restraint in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 38 1 Put the child 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 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release...

Page 51: ...d feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are 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 If your child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 39 for ...

Page 52: ...er put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing sy...

Page 53: ... come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward...

Page 54: ...the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 50 ...

Page 55: ...d pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a 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 child restraint If after reinstalling the...

Page 56: ...and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Airbag Off Switch Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 38 There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the rig...

Page 57: ...estraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system The right front passenger s airbag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happen...

Page 58: ... be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint If you have no other choice but to...

Page 59: ...the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 55 ...

Page 60: ... belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it If you had turned the airbag off with the switch remember to be sure to use the airbag off switch to turn on the right front passenger s airbag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group See Airbag...

Page 61: ...senger position A roof rail airbag for the driver passenger seated directly behind the driver and the third row outboard passenger position passenger van equipped with a sliding or hinged door A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger and the third row outboard passenger position passenger van equipped with a hinged door All of the ...

Page 62: ...k with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes If your vehicle has rollover capable roof rail airbags they are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle and in the e...

Page 63: ...door or side windows in seating positions with roof rail airbags CAUTION Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicl...

Page 64: ...here Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 60 ...

Page 65: ...roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger passengers behind the driver and right front passenger and the third row outboard passengers the roof rail airbags are in the ceiling above the side windows On the driver s side of the vehicle there is one single roof rail airbag for either vehicles with a hinged door or a sliding door Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown...

Page 66: ...en Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or right front passenger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is...

Page 67: ...e dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs Yo...

Page 68: ... over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first second and third rows if equipped The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to hel...

Page 69: ...nterior lamps on and turn the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn the interior lamps off and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Air...

Page 70: ...y vehicle has no rear seat My vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear facing infant seat or The infant has a medical condition which according 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 My vehicle has no...

Page 71: ...eld in a crash CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the passenger s airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group To tu...

Page 72: ... passenger s airbag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right front passenger s position for example do not secure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat until you have your vehicle serviced See Airbag Readiness Light on page ...

Page 73: ...ee Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 31 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupa...

Page 74: ...t is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint we recommend that rear facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if The right front passenger seat is unoccupi...

Page 75: ...er s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may...

Page 76: ...importance of proper restraint use CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever 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 airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page ...

Page 77: ... proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle Your dealer retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Informatio...

Page 78: ... as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 69 If you have an...

Page 79: ... safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 28 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 102 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 29 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

Page 80: ...mblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the crash If an ...

Page 81: ...ft Deterrent Systems 2 17 PASS Key III 2 18 PASS Key III Operation 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 20 New Vehicle Break In 2 20 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 21 Starting the Engine 2 21 Fuel Regulator 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Tow Haul Mode 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P 2 29 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 30 P...

Page 82: ...ught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in your vehicle Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in...

Page 83: ...d including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this...

Page 84: ...ock Press W to unlock the drivers door If W is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the parking lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 for additional information j Cargo Door Press j to un...

Page 85: ...mitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replac...

Page 86: ...to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with k...

Page 87: ...re and immediately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P all the doo...

Page 88: ... See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 for more information Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door or the side sliding door For the 60 40 side swing out door move the button to the right for the driver s side door or to the left for the passenger s side door to engage the security feature Move the button to the left for the dr...

Page 89: ...d when either the driver s passenger s or rear door is open all the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock This feature does not include the side cargo door Sliding Side Door To open the sliding side door from the outside pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle and slide the door open To close the sliding side door from the outside use the handle to slide the door toward the...

Page 90: ...rear of the vehicle To close the sliding side door from the inside grasp the handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away 60 40 Swing Out Side Door To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull out on the handle and pull the door toward you 2 10 ...

Page 91: ...lose the 60 40 side doors close the rear door first Then close the front door Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap toward you and then open the door When you close the door the...

Page 92: ...e overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To open the rear doors from the outside pull the handle toward you to open the passenger side rear door first To ...

Page 93: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 13 ...

Page 94: ...Continued CAUTION Continued Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do n...

Page 95: ...ress the switch with to lower the window Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window Express Down The driver and front passenger window switches also has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch Press fully and release the side of the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express down mode This mode can be cancelled at any time by ...

Page 96: ... latch to lock the window into place To close the window pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Your vehicle also has rear swing out windows The rear swing out windows work the same way as the side swing out window but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window Side Swing Out Window Rear Swing Out Windows 2 16 ...

Page 97: ...ased on vehicle model and options Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Eight Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window Twelve and Fifteen Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window and rear most side windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear most side windows Sun Visors To block out glare swing down the sun visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror You may have visor va...

Page 98: ...his equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition You do not have to manually ar...

Page 99: ...tem See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new key 1 Verify the new key has 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 3 After the...

Page 100: ...line every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 28 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions To shift out of PARK P the ignition must be in ON RUN and t...

Page 101: ...y from the ignition and take it with you This will lock your ignition and transaxle Also always remember to lock the doors The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minu...

Page 102: ...the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way t...

Page 103: ...mpartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet 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 will not r...

Page 104: ...gine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P on page 2 29 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 28 Make sure the shift lev...

Page 105: ...f Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 19 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could mo...

Page 106: ...r to minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transmission SECOND 2 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD 3 without using your brakes You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are tryi...

Page 107: ...requiring less throttle pedal activity Press this button located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel to turn tow haul mode on and off While activated the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on Tow haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 43 Tow haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combi...

Page 108: ...the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a ...

Page 109: ... and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it cou...

Page 110: ...brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 24 The shift lock control system is designed to do the following Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK P Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK P unless the ignition is in ON RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock contro...

Page 111: ...a fuel operated heater see Fuel Operated Heater FOH in the diesel engine supplement CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different 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 Repairs were not done correctly You...

Page 112: ...arage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 16 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You o...

Page 113: ...p and down and left and right so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways On the lower portion of each mirror is an auxiliary convex mirror A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat The auxiliary convex mirrors can be adjusted manually by pressing the mi...

Page 114: ...auxiliary convex mirrors can only be adjusted manually Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror may have convex glass A convex mirror s s...

Page 115: ... defogger comes on when the outside heated mirrors are on If your vehicle has a rear window defogger see Rear Window Defogger in Climate Control System on page 3 19 Storage Areas Your vehicle may have a front storage compartment It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension by the floor To open the compartment pull up on the latch The compartment will open automatically Storage com...

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Page 117: ... Outlet s 3 18 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 19 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Rear Heating System 3 22 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 23 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 25 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 26 Speedometer and Odometer 3 27 Trip Odometer 3 27 Safety Belt Reminders 3 28 Airbag Readiness Light 3 29 Airbag Off Light 3 30 Passeng...

Page 118: ...n and Displays 3 45 DIC Compass 3 50 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 60 Audio System s 3 66 Setting the Clock 3 68 Radio s 3 70 Using an MP3 3 81 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 86 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 87 Radio Reception 3 88 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 88 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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Page 120: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 121: ...l See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 16 K Cruise Control Buttons See Cruise Control on page 3 11 Fast Idle System If Equipped See DURAMAX Diesel Manual for more information L Tilt Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 M Horn See Horn on page 3 6 N Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 87 O Tow Haul Mode Button See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4...

Page 122: ... even if the key is not in the ignition When the hazard warning flashers are on your vehicle s turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn Tilt Wheel For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel it al...

Page 123: ...er The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 Flash to Pass Feature See Flash to Pass on page 3 9 N Windshield Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 L Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 3 7 ...

Page 124: ...ee times and if the tow haul mode is active it flashes six times Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second causes the turn signals to flash continually until the lever is released The lever returns by itself when you release it An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change If arrows flash more quickly than normal when a turn or lane chang...

Page 125: ...ou that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but not so far that you hear it click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on and stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the instrument panel will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps of...

Page 126: ...r ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer L Washer Fluid There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will cle...

Page 127: ...This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes cruise control is turned off If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control the cruise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 4 5 When road conditions allow you to safely use it aga...

Page 128: ...ou leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Press the cruise control On Off button 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press the SET button located on the steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot ...

Page 129: ...e accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed 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 hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle s speed When going downh...

Page 130: ...r vehicles first sold in Canada the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the PARK P position AUTO Automatic Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps tog...

Page 131: ...bled in the Driver Information Center DIC See Exit Lighting under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime...

Page 132: ...on of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Onc...

Page 133: ...a door is opened Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened Entry Exit Lighting Your vehicle has an illuminated entry exit feature When a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps press the b...

Page 134: ...d Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK This will help prevent the battery from running down Accessory Power Outlet s Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel To use the outlet lift the cover The spring cap cover closes by itself when the outlet is empty Ce...

Page 135: ...let go When it is ready for use it will pop back out by itself Do not use the lighter to plug in accessory devices Use the power outlets provided Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette ligh...

Page 136: ...cted to the windshield The right knob can also be used to select the defrost and defog modes Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section If your vehicle has air conditioning your heating air conditioning controls will look like this On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time needed for the vehicle to cool d...

Page 137: ... 1 Defrost This setting operates the defroster Most of the air comes out near the windshield with some going to the floor outlets and front side windows The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger Some vehicles may have a rear window defogger Rear Window Defogger Press this button to...

Page 138: ... Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Rear Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle from the front seating area This feature works with the main climate control system in your vehicle AUX The thumbwheel for this system ...

Page 139: ...our vehicle may have a rear heating and air conditioning system This system regulates the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery for the rear seat passengers only It also works with the main climate control system in your vehicle Use this control panel when you would like to maintain a separate temperature setting Adjust the direction of the airflow or adjust the fan speed for the rear sea...

Page 140: ...n the rear seating area To change the current mode select one of the following H Vent This mode directs air to the upper outlets with a little air directed to the floor outlets 2 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets Temperature Control Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear seating area The air conditioning syst...

Page 141: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warnin...

Page 142: ...ehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information United States version shown Canada similar 3 26 ...

Page 143: ...the old odometer If that is not possible then it must be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer di...

Page 144: ...the chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 69 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel w...

Page 145: ...u start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or oth...

Page 146: ...luding important safety information CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the passenger s airbag unless the person sitting there is ...

Page 147: ...n page 3 29 for more on this including important safety information If the word ON or the on symbol is lit it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 66 for more on this including important safety information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your instrument panel will have a passe...

Page 148: ...ng airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even th...

Page 149: ...page 3 29 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Cente...

Page 150: ...r engine speeds allow the charging 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 either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divi...

Page 151: ...nd stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light will come on briefly when you start the engine That is normal If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off if the light comes on when you are d...

Page 152: ... needs to be taken in for service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage will read 210 F 100 C or less If you are pulling a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark If the gage reaches the...

Page 153: ...DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 5 56 for more information If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor System this light will flash for approximately 60 seconds and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle See Tire Press...

Page 154: ...osing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls might not work as well your vehicle s fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your ve...

Page 155: ... the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park the vehicle Turn the ignition off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You m...

Page 156: ...d Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check e...

Page 157: ...sure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage ...

Page 158: ... changing engine oil This light will come on briefly when you start your engine If it does not have your vehicle serviced When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see PASS Key III Operati...

Page 159: ...Light This light comes on when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 2 27 Fuel Gage The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible United States Canada 3 43 ...

Page 160: ...ment panel cluster The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel next to the instrument panel cluster The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off The DIC displays trip fuel and vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detected If your vehicle has these ...

Page 161: ... the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS engine hours Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS programming for vehicles with the TPMS and without a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature and RKE transmitter programming U Customization Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 6...

Page 162: ... miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km 5 2 miles 8 4 km etc If the retro active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started but before it begins moving the display will show the number of miles mi or kilometers km that were driven during the last ignition cycle Fuel Range Press the trip fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays This disp...

Page 163: ...ime that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 99 59 59 after which the display will return to zero To stop the timer press the set reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed To ...

Page 164: ...l change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays This display allows you to select between English or Metr...

Page 165: ...eature To change the compass zone through the DIC see DIC Compass on page 3 50 Calibrate Compass Your vehicle may have this feature The compass can be manually calibrated To calibrate the compass through the DIC see DIC Compass on page 3 50 Relearn Remote Key To access this display the vehicle must be in PARK P This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle ...

Page 166: ...ive false readings The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Zone Procedure 1 Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving Only set it when the vehicle is in PARK P Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current ...

Page 167: ...her magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located See Compass Variance Zone Procedure earlier in this section Do not operate any switc...

Page 168: ...ayed and some information about them If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on See Exterior Lamps on page ...

Page 169: ...Loading Information label See Tires on page 5 56 Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 20 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 If the tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warning light comes on See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 37 DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door i...

Page 170: ...e Engine Overheating on page 5 27 for more information This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when ...

Page 171: ...evels occur Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer See Engine Oil Gasoline Engine on page 5 15 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a dri...

Page 172: ... 3 29 and Airbag System on page 1 57 for more information SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 3 33 Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary ac...

Page 173: ...e information SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays if a part on the system is not working properly The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 37 Several conditions may cause this message to appear See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 67 for ...

Page 174: ... vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it or if you are driving in extreme off road conditions and require more wheel spin See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 19 To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off see StabiliTrak System on page 4 5 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear One condit...

Page 175: ...ff or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light and message off TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the system is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 4...

Page 176: ...m Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position WAIT TO START This message displays briefly when the theft deterrent system has initially found incorrect conditions within the vehicle and is making a double check If your vehicle does not start soon after try to start it again If it still does not start have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer DIC Vehicle Customization Your...

Page 177: ...O DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to display all DIC messages in English LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customiza...

Page 178: ...to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 7 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF None of the doors will autom...

Page 179: ...ssed again within five seconds of the previous command NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You...

Page 180: ...doors ON default The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is closed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough o...

Page 181: ...e customization features back to their factory default settings Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings RESTORE ALL default The customization features will be set to their factory default settings DO NOT RESTOR...

Page 182: ...you want a radio can be installed at the dealer retailer Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features CAUTION This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep...

Page 183: ...ded it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio entertainment...

Page 184: ...rclockwise to select the default time settings 3 Press the H button again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time otherwise the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD MP3 player the radio has a H button for setting the time and date To set...

Page 185: ...th a Six Disc CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a six disc CD player the radio has a MENU button instead of the H button to set the time and date To set the time and date follow these instructions 1 Press the MENU button Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under that label The HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year displays 2 Press the pushbutton located unde...

Page 186: ...s 1 Press the MENU button Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio screen until the 12H hour and 24H hour and the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Radio...

Page 187: ...is tuned to an FM RDS station the station name or call letters displays In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume When the radio is turned on i...

Page 188: ...the time With this type of radio the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off See Setting the Clock on page 3 68 for more information Speed Compensated Volume SCV Radios with Speed Compensated Volume SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as you speed up or slow down while driving That way the volume level should sound about the same as you ...

Page 189: ...nd For AM FM Radio and Radio with CD Base scan presets within the current selected band by pressing and holding either SEEK arrow for four seconds until a double beep sounds The radio goes to a stored preset plays for a few seconds if a strong signal is present then goes to the next stored preset The station frequency flashes while the radio is in the scan mode Setting Preset Stations If your radi...

Page 190: ...e favorite stations To store a station as a favorite perform the following steps 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where you want the station stored 3 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want st...

Page 191: ... arrow FWD forward or s REV reverse button until the desired levels are obtained If a station s frequency is weak or if there is static decrease the treble To quickly adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position press the pushbutton positioned under the BASS MID or TREB label for more than two seconds and the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly adjust all tone and speaker cont...

Page 192: ... United States and Canada only For this vehicle the XM function is not available Radio Messages Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Locked or Loc One of these messages will display wh...

Page 193: ... cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner Care of Your CDs and DVDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD R s or CD RW s in their original cases or ot...

Page 194: ...section Z EJECT Press to eject the CD If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player For the Six Disc CD player press and hold for two seconds to eject all discs f Tune Turn to select tracks on the CD currently playing SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to...

Page 195: ...Ds loaded in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play RPT Repeat Base Radio with CD With the repeat setting one track can be repeated To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button An arrow symbol displays Press RPT again to turn off repeat play 4 Informatio...

Page 196: ...R or CD RW The label could be caught in the CD player NO This message displays if the EJECT or CD AUX buttons are pressed and a CD has not been inserted into the player 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 cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer If the radio displays an error message write it down and pro...

Page 197: ...device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected the message No Aux Input Device displays Using an MP3 MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc The radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96...

Page 198: ...of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists could cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions If you wish to play a large number of files folders playlists or sessions minimize the length of the file folder or playlist name Long names also take ...

Page 199: ...io files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and up buttons search playlists Px first and then goes to the root folder Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD R or CD RW are played in the following order Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlis...

Page 200: ...r CD RW s To eject the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R or CD RW can be removed If the CD R or CD RW is not removed after several seconds the CD R or CD RW automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press and hold this butt...

Page 201: ...ntil Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information It could take several minutes to scan the disc d...

Page 202: ...e CD icon and a message showing disc and or track number displays when a CD is in the player Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The...

Page 203: ...own arrow for two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press the down arrow again to stop scanning When a CD is playing press either arrow to go to the next or previous track g Mute Press this button to silence the system Press this button again to turn the sound on SRCE Source Press this button to switch be...

Page 204: ... the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out Fixed...

Page 205: ...ff Road Recovery 4 10 Passing 4 10 Loss of Control 4 11 Driving at Night 4 12 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 13 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 14 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 15 Winter Driving 4 16 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 20 Loading Your Vehicle 4 20 Towing 4 25 Towing Your Vehicle 4 25 Recreational Vehicle ...

Page 206: ...action can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or r...

Page 207: ...e The following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide Meaning you can lose control of your vehicle Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3...

Page 208: ...ou will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electro...

Page 209: ...r and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or 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 t...

Page 210: ...or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 19 StabiliTrak System Operation The StabiliTrak system is normally on except when the system is initializing or has been disabled with the StabiliTrak button The StabiliTrak system will automatically activate to assist the driver in maintaining vehicle directional control ...

Page 211: ... When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information All Wheel Drive AWD System If your vehicle has all wheel drive your engine s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when ...

Page 212: ...rp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you ...

Page 213: ...these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 3 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 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 ve...

Page 214: ...e Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing Passing another vehicle on a two lane road can be dangerous To reduce the risk of danger while passing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn...

Page 215: ...handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you...

Page 216: ...n you and other vehicles because your headlamps can only light up so much road ahead Watch for animals When tired pull off the road Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get olde...

Page 217: ...e to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplanin...

Page 218: ...Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temper...

Page 219: ...e assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Stay in ...

Page 220: ... sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 56 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You have a lot less traction or grip and need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice ...

Page 221: ...dings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass can 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 are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably sta...

Page 222: ...lear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe and or the fuel operated heater exhaust system if equipped And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there If your vehicle has a diesel engine and a fuel operated heater see Fuel Operated Heater FOH in the diesel engine supplement Open a window just a little on the s...

Page 223: ...o some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 20 If your vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to your vehicle s traction system in the Index ...

Page 224: ...t your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 25 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show...

Page 225: ...or more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 56 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1...

Page 226: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 28 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 227: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Page 228: ... 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 And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not load your vehicle an...

Page 229: ...ure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled ve...

Page 230: ... 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 retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ll want to make sure your vehicle...

Page 231: ...ecure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle Make sure the wheels are straight before towing Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF If the tow vehicle will not b...

Page 232: ...age your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer retailer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is differen...

Page 233: ...n this section Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue And the weight on your vehicle s tires Also see Tow Haul Mode on page 2 27 for information about the Tow Haul button and the Tow Haul indicator light Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altit...

Page 234: ... lbs 2 948 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg G1500 Passenger Van 2WD Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 5300 V8 3 73 6 300 lbs 2 858 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg H1500 Passenger Van AWD Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 5300 V8 3 73 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 7 400 lbs 3 357 kg 12 00...

Page 235: ...lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 3 73 7 700 lbs 3 493 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 300 lbs 2 858 kg 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 k3 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 400 lbs 3 810 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 14 000 l...

Page 236: ...0 lbs 3 447 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 3 73 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer r...

Page 237: ...ehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 20 about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum...

Page 238: ...re than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at ...

Page 239: ...out 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings...

Page 240: ...ame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance A remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle If you use a step bumper hitch your bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Make sure you have ample room when turning to av...

Page 241: ...bon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle as well as dirt and water See Carbon Monoxide under Engine Exhaust on page 2 31 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety cha...

Page 242: ...ecirculates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly...

Page 243: ... with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wirin...

Page 244: ...referably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer c...

Page 245: ...r Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill 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 traileri...

Page 246: ...wing trailer circuits Light Green Back up Lamps 10A fuse White Ground Dark Blue Trailer Brake Signal Dark Green Right Rear Stop and Turn Signal Red Black Stripe Battery Feed 30A Fuse Brown Trailer Park Lamp Supply Voltage 15A fuse Yellow Left Rear Stop and Turn Signal The four wire harness without connector contains the following circuits Black Ground Red White Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake...

Page 247: ... Gasoline Engine 5 15 Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 20 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 All Wheel Drive 5 46 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Noise Control System ...

Page 248: ...e Tire 5 99 Appearance Care 5 99 Interior Cleaning 5 99 Fabric Carpet 5 101 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 101 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 102 Washing Your Vehicle 5 102 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Finish Care 5 103 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 104 Aluminum Wheels 5 104 Tires 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 105 Finish Damage 5 106 Underbody Maintenance 5 10...

Page 249: ...erodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer ret...

Page 250: ...hium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient know...

Page 251: ... with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the DURAMAX Diesel manual For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum ...

Page 252: ...T We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle...

Page 253: ...available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the ...

Page 254: ...have a label indicating ethanol content Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85 At a minimum E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 By definition this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70 and 85 Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp ...

Page 255: ...thanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previou...

Page 256: ...if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fu...

Page 257: ...zle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 102 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 38 CAUTION If a...

Page 258: ...other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine or fuel operated heater FOH parts and start a fire These include ...

Page 259: ...hood 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood If your vehicle has an underhood lamp it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed Before closing the hood be sure all of the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return t...

Page 260: ...Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information When you lift the hood here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 261: ...es on page 5 37 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 36 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil in the DURAMAX Diesel manual Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on leve...

Page 262: ... Specifications on page 5 116 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick ...

Page 263: ...equirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standa...

Page 264: ...system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under th...

Page 265: ... does not reset see your dealer retailer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not 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 containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s ...

Page 266: ...ce on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the...

Page 267: ...ff Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good...

Page 268: ...high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperatu...

Page 269: ...er of the engine compartment and will be labeled with the graphic shown See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid lev...

Page 270: ...described under How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coola...

Page 271: ...em is set for the proper coolant mixture CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and the proper coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be b...

Page 272: ...a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD FILL mark or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Wit...

Page 273: ...ressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more inf...

Page 274: ...g with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a...

Page 275: ... for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Van Models under Cooling System in the DURAMAX Diesel Supplement When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is wh...

Page 276: ...vice Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always us...

Page 277: ...tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Notic...

Page 278: ...ol if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine see How to Add Coolant to the Radiator under Van Models in the Cooling System section of the DURAMAX Diesel Supplement for the proper radiator fill procedure 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap an...

Page 279: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 33 ...

Page 280: ... clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages so you may hear an increase in fan noise...

Page 281: ...llowing 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the COLD FILL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mar...

Page 282: ...or reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not 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 does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very co...

Page 283: ...ff the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine and or fuel operated heater parts if equipped If your vehicle has a ...

Page 284: ... around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hy...

Page 285: ...epair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Speci...

Page 286: ...When it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ve...

Page 287: ...lt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the pa...

Page 288: ...gines and is marked GND Ground On V6 engines the remote negative terminal is located on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked GND Ground CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add wate...

Page 289: ...ill go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this c...

Page 290: ...e dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the negative terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose It is marked GND 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs s...

Page 291: ... vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its original position Jumper Cable...

Page 292: ...uled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole 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 Schedule to determine what kind of lu...

Page 293: ...urface If you have the 1500 Series the proper level is from 5 8 inch 15 mm to 1 5 8 inch 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole The proper level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1 4 6 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fl...

Page 294: ...emperature 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 lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles...

Page 295: ...ndered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if the vehicle has one inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if the vehicle has one or rendering ...

Page 296: ... or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and access the bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 13 for more information 2 Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly 3 Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the pins turn the outer pin clockwise and p...

Page 297: ...emove it from the grille 8 Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing 9 Without removing the headlamp assembly itself remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side 10 Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket 11 On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwise one turn 12 Install the new bulb into the socket...

Page 298: ...p to the outboard side to loosen the tabs 3 Remove the lamp from the grille 4 Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb socket while turning it counterclockwise 5 Remove the bulb socket from the back of the lamp assembly 6 Replace the bulb 7 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL The Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL is located above t...

Page 299: ...aded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL Taillamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two inboard nuts from the inside of the taillamp assembly 2 Pull the taillamp assembly rearward to clear the studs 3 Slide the taillamp assembly slightly upward to release the lower clip 4 Remove the three nuts on the taillamp assembly 5...

Page 300: ...mp and Turn Signal Lamp 3157 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 912 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX Front Sidemarker Lamp 194 Headlamps Composite High Beam Headlamp 9005 Composite Low Beam Headlamp 9006GS Sealed Beam Headlamp H6054 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear an...

Page 301: ...s of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the notched end last into the end with two blade claws Then slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slot ...

Page 302: ...he resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommende...

Page 303: ...to the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN s...

Page 304: ...76 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 20 A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type a...

Page 305: ...n DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side ...

Page 306: ... The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as sh...

Page 307: ...e examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel ...

Page 308: ...purpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded ...

Page 309: ...dicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 73 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testi...

Page 310: ...hed to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an exam...

Page 311: ...e stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new or whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper wheel nut tightening information see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire later in this section under Changing a F...

Page 312: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Page 313: ...ed service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS if your vehicle has this feature is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehic...

Page 314: ...uld damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors Sensor damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then...

Page 315: ...e Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your dealer retailer for s...

Page 316: ...arn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for five seconds or until a horn chirp sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to ...

Page 317: ...inues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 73 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 78 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Operation on page 5 65 If your vehicle has single rear wheels always ...

Page 318: ...on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from 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 needed to get all the rust or dirt off See...

Page 319: ...ng through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Mu...

Page 320: ...s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 56 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four or six if your vehicle has dual rear wheels This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did w...

Page 321: ...ion label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 20 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resi...

Page 322: ...s with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the...

Page 323: ...tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor ...

Page 324: ...er for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wh...

Page 325: ...m 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 under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 116 See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 82 for mo...

Page 326: ... to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s 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 has a tire size other than P245 75R16 or LT245 75R16 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper ...

Page 327: ...and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous wi...

Page 328: ...nge your tire CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from th...

Page 329: ...r a passenger van the equipment you will need is located in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off of the mounting bracket If you have a van with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the equipment you will need is secured on the rear floor of the passenger side of the vehicle 5 83 ...

Page 330: ...ng bracket The tools you will be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E The spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E to lower the spare tire from the vehicle 5 84 ...

Page 331: ...N side on the ratchet 2 Put the flat chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole between the body and the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft 3 Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 9...

Page 332: ... Installing the Spare Tire If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise 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 it out 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire...

Page 333: ... that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you Rear Flat Assemble the jack A together with the jack handle B jack handle extension C and ratchet D as shown Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you To assemble the jack handle and jack handle extension use the art and text following Front Position Rear Position 5 87 ...

Page 334: ...Connect the jack handle B and jack handle extension C together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages 4 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown Front Position Rear Position 5 88 ...

Page 335: ...ur vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spa...

Page 336: ...ecome loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from 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 needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 82 5 90 ...

Page 337: ...h the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely CAUTION Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose If all the nuts on a wheel come off the wheel can come off the vehicle causing a crash All wheel nuts must be properly tightened Follow th...

Page 338: ... the wheels When replacing studs hubs wheel nuts or wheels be sure to use GM original equipment parts CAUTION Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to a crash If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the...

Page 339: ...6 for more information Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged For the secondary latch to work the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools o...

Page 340: ...s behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the under spare 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible start this procedure at Step 6 2 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 3 Connect the jack handle A and jack handle extension B together and press the retention clip arrow so it ...

Page 341: ...ide the ratchet onto the end of the jack handle extension 5 Place the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire and turn the handle clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring 5 95 ...

Page 342: ...e bumper Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way Be sure the DOWN mark on the ratchet is facing you 9 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always re...

Page 343: ... the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel making sure it is properly attached 5 97 ...

Page 344: ...e fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the ratchet to tighten the cable You will hear two clicks when the tire is up all the way 8 Return the jacking equipment to the...

Page 345: ...r replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and d...

Page 346: ...removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your dealer retailer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your dealer retailer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a ...

Page 347: ... a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used test a small hidden area for colorfastness first If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After ...

Page 348: ...old damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic par...

Page 349: ...5 102 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get approved cleaning products from your dealer retailer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 107 If your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes...

Page 350: ...dshield with glass cleaner Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Wipers can be damaged by Extreme dusty conditions Sand...

Page 351: ...eels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressi...

Page 352: ...orrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout A...

Page 353: ... grime from chrome wheels Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming...

Page 354: ...ation Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 116 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the front passenger door frame It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the fo...

Page 355: ... to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and ...

Page 356: ...Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver seat Fuse Usage 1 Climate Control 2 HVAC 2 Compass 5 110 ...

Page 357: ...Taillamps Back up Lamps 16 Empty 17 Steering Wheel Sensor 18 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch 19 Empty 20 Empty Fuse Usage 21 Rear Defogger 22 Outside Rearview Mirror Heater 23 Empty 24 Empty 25 Cargo Door Unlock 26 Rear Door Lock 27 Front Door Lock 28 Rear Passenger Door Unlock 29 Upfitter Park Lamps 30 Front Passenger Door Unlock 31 Driver Door Unlock 32 Airbag System Automatic Occupant Sensing AO...

Page 358: ... RAP High Current Micro 44 Rear Defogger High Current Micro Circuit Breaker Usage 45 Power Window 46 Power Seats Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 112 ...

Page 359: ...Fuse Usage 1 Left High Beam Headlamp 2 Fuel Pump 3 Empty 4 Fuel Heater Diesel Fuse Usage 5 Right High Beam Headlamp 6 Empty 7 Left Low Beam Headlamp 8 Right Stoplamp Trailer Turn Signal 5 113 ...

Page 360: ...dule 1 21 Special Equipment Option SEO 22 Body Control Module 4 23 Body Control Module 6 24 Empty 25 Body Control Module 7 26 Body Control Module 3 27 Body Control Module 5 Fuse Usage 28 Empty 29 Empty 30 Instrument Panel Cluster 31 Empty 32 Brake Switch 33 Auxiliary Power Outlet 34 Airbag 35 Trailer Wiring 36 Steering Wheel Sensor Gas 37 Body Control Module 2 38 Cigarette Lighter Data Link Contro...

Page 361: ...Fuel Injectors Gas 60 Antilock Brake System Module J Case 61 Antilock Brake System Motor J Case 62 Trailer Wiring J Case 63 Empty Fuse Usage 64 Starter Solenoid J Case 65 Engine Control Module ECM Powertrain Diesel J Case 66 Front Blower J Case 67 Empty 77 Body BEC Mega Fuse Relays Usage 68 Empty 69 Run Crank High Current Micro 70 Windshield Wiper High High Current Micro 71 Windshield Wiper High C...

Page 362: ... label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 4300 V6 11 0 qt 10 4 L 4800 V8 5300 V8 13 4 qt 12 7 L 6000 V8 14 8 qt 14 0 L Coo...

Page 363: ... 4 SPD 4L80 E 7 7 qt 7 3 L 4 SPD 4L80 E Heavy Duty Transmission 7 7 qt 7 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4300 V6 X Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 4800 V8 C Automatic 0...

Page 364: ... NOTES 5 118 ...

Page 365: ...Gasoline Engine 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes Gasoline Engine 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 366: ...ement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommend...

Page 367: ... these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 20 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 6 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services Gasoline Engine on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes Gasoline E...

Page 368: ...ne oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your ...

Page 369: ...eaner Filter on page 5 20 See footnote l Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 71 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 10 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this se...

Page 370: ...asoline engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel manual The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service I or II after the indicated miles kilometers shown for each item Additional Required Services Service and Miles Kilometers 25 000 40 000 50 000 80 000 75 000 120 000 100 000 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 2...

Page 371: ...note h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service See footnote n Inspect evaporative control system An Emission Control Serv...

Page 372: ...ve them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Inspect wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination Clean the w...

Page 373: ...ndicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed k Inspect system Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change m Check system for interference...

Page 374: ...el Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressure...

Page 375: ...other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 376: ...pply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake...

Page 377: ...ur vehicle s engine see Engine Oil Gasoline Engine on page 5 15 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in...

Page 378: ...r Case Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No U S 88861800 in Canada 88861801 Usage Fluid Lubricant One Piece Propshaft Slip Yoke Spline Two Piece Propshaft Slip in Tube Spline Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstr...

Page 379: ... below by name part number or specification can be obtained by your dealer retailer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15950115 Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 25010792 PF47 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4300 V6 12607234 41 993 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades 22 inches 56 0 cm 15214346 6 15 ...

Page 380: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information V6 Engine V8 Engine 6 16 ...

Page 381: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 382: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 383: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19 ...

Page 384: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20 ...

Page 385: ...9 Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation System 7...

Page 386: ...lish 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 VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dea...

Page 387: ...s you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter The program is designed so tha...

Page 388: ...n and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealer...

Page 389: ...For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 ww...

Page 390: ...sers call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U S call 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 Text telephone TTY 1 888 889 2438 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year As the owner of...

Page 391: ...also required Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling crash Winch out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire in good condition when equipped and properly inflated is covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repa...

Page 392: ...a only There may be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures may be covered However any cost for parts and labor for non warranty repairs are the responsibility of the d...

Page 393: ...nience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work d...

Page 394: ...es may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an o...

Page 395: ...rom vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and...

Page 396: ...rash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts yo...

Page 397: ...e If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement ...

Page 398: ...r NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or writ...

Page 399: ... vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus processing fee Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S ...

Page 400: ...vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and if so equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These...

Page 401: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Page 402: ... navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door...

Page 403: ...eel Drive 5 46 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 7 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 88 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 104 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Fabric Carpet 5 101 Finish Care 5 103 Finish Damage 5 106 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 101 Interior Clea...

Page 404: ...mps 5 53 Buying New Tires 5 74 C Calibration 3 50 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 116 Carbon Monoxide 2 31 4 16 4 28 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Cargo Door Relocking 2 7 CD MP3 3 81 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 52 Chains Tire 5 80 Charging System Light 3 33 Check En...

Page 405: ...11 Compass 3 50 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 36 Heater Engine 2 23 Cooling System 5 29 Cruise Control 3 11 Cruise Control Light 3 42 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 5 Customer Assistance Offices 7 5 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 6 Reporting Safety D...

Page 406: ... and on Wet Roads 4 13 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 20 Winter 4 16 Dual Tire Operation 5 65 E EDR 7 16 Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 109 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 112 Floor Console Fuse Block 5 110 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 109 Headlamp Wiring 5 109 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 109 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 20 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 38 Coolant 5 24 Coolant Heat...

Page 407: ...asoline Octane 5 6 Gasoline Specifications 5 6 Regulator 2 23 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 112 Floor Console Fuse Block 5 110 Fuses cont Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 109 Windshield Wiper 5 109 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 36 Fuel 3 43 Oil Pressure 3 41 Speedometer 3 27 Voltmeter Gage 3 34 Gasoline Octane 5 6 Specifications 5 6 Glass Enhanced Technology 2 17 GM Mobility Reimbursemen...

Page 408: ...ment Panel Overview 3 4 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 3 16 Cluster 3 26 J Jump Starting 5 41 K Keyless Entry System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 56 Lamps Dome 3 17 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Reading 3 17 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 22 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 39 Light Airbag Off 3 30 Airbag Readiness 3 29 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 35 Brake System Warning 3 34 Charging System 3 33 Cr...

Page 409: ... M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Maintenance Record 6 17 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 ...

Page 410: ...s 1 29 Online Owner Center 7 4 OnStar Privacy 7 18 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Outlets Accessory Power 3 18 Outside Camper Type Mirrors 2 33 Convex Mirror 2 34 Heated Mirrors 2 35 Manual Mirror 2 33 Power Mirrors 2 34 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 106 Park Brake 2 28 Park P Shifting Into 2 29 Shifting Out of 2 30 Parking Over Things That Bur...

Page 411: ...22 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Rearview Mirrors 2 33 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 26 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 83 Replacement Bulbs 5 54 Replacement Parts Maintenance 6 15 Reporting Safety D...

Page 412: ...ornia Pershlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Service cont Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 38 Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Service Scheduling Appointments 7 9 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 73 Sheet Metal Damage 5 105 Shifting Into Park P 2 29 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 8 Sliding Side Door 2 9 Spar...

Page 413: ... Monitor System 5 66 Removing the Flat Tire 5 86 Tires cont Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 83 Secondary Latch System 5 93 Spare Tire 5 99 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 97 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 56 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 76 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 78 Wheel Replacement 5 78 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 73 Tow Haul Mode 2 2...

Page 414: ...d Indicators 3 25 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Warnings cont Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 78 Different Size 5 75 Replacement 5 78 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Windows 2 13 Manual 2 14 Power 2 14 Swing Out Windows 2 16 Windows Enhanced Technology Glass 2 17 Windshield Washer 3 10 Wash...

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