Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

Page: 5 / 550

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.

: Adjustable Pedals

: Airbag Readiness Light

: Air Conditioning

: Antilock Brake System (ABS)

: Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar

: Brake System Warning Light

: Charging System

: Cruise Control

: Engine Coolant Temperature

: Exterior Lamps

: Fog Lamps

: Fuel Gage

: Fuses

: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

: LATCH System Child Restraints

: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

: Oil Pressure

: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

}

: Power

: Remote Vehicle Start

: Safety Belt Reminders

: Tire Pressure Monitor

: Tow/Haul Mode

: Traction Control

: Windshield Washer Fluid

Summary of Contents for 2009 Avalanche

Page 1: ...l Home Remote System 2 69 Storage Areas 2 76 Sunroof 2 93 Instrument Panel 3 1 Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 Climate Controls 3 20 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 29 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 76 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 40 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Rear ...

Page 2: ...rical System 5 107 Capacities and Specifications 5 116 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 Customer Assistance and Information 7 2 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Index 1 ...

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

Page 4: ...s something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage 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 tex...

Page 5: ... g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mod...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...tems 1 45 Where to Put the Restraint 1 48 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 59 Airbag System 1 62 Where Are the Airbags 1 65 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 67 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 68 How Do...

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

Page 9: ...locked in place The head restraints are not designed to be removed The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down Front Seats Manual Seats 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 w...

Page 10: ...he bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place Power Seats On a vehicle with power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown 1 4 ...

Page 11: ... or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 10 A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 8 for more information Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the ...

Page 12: ...height of the lumbar support press and hold the top of the control To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 8 for more information Ke...

Page 13: ... This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the cooled seat off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected three for high two for medium and one for low Heated Seatback To heat only the seatback press the button with the heated ...

Page 14: ...hrottle and brake pedals to a comfortable position See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 56 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 35 for more information Not all mirrors adjustable throttles and brake pedals or power lumbar will have the ability to save and recall their positions 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to indicate that the position has been stored A second seatin...

Page 15: ...r the area that is not responding for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver s door panel between buttons 1 and 2 With the vehicle in PARK P the driver s seat exit position can be recalled by pressing t...

Page 16: ...ent 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 either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...es would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback 1...

Page 18: ...e seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1...

Page 19: ...e folding midgate See Midgate on page 2 13 for more information on operation of the folding midgate To fold either side of the seat do the following 1 Push the rear seat head restraints all the way down 2 Pull the seat loop located where the seatback and seat cushion meet The seat cushion will release and allow you to tilt it toward the front of the vehicle Notice Folding a rear seat with the safe...

Page 20: ...de the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always be sure to press the rear of the ...

Page 21: ...our safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION People riding on the tailgate if equipped can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding...

Page 22: ...ven buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 23: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 17 ...

Page 24: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Page 26: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 41 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 27: ... the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 21 ...

Page 28: ...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 22 ...

Page 29: ...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 23 ...

Page 30: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...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 25 ...

Page 32: ...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 26 ...

Page 33: ...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 27 ...

Page 34: ...oss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 28 ...

Page 35: ...ure may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 70 for more information If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle unti...

Page 36: ...he latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear cra...

Page 38: ...own booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat 1 32 ...

Page 39: ...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 33 ...

Page 40: ...ts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocke...

Page 41: ...belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 29 You vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seating position y...

Page 42: ...xtender on page 1 37 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the correct buckle Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle 1 36 ...

Page 43: ...e long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown b...

Page 44: ... no return to the booster seat If you have the choice a child should sit in a position with a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should...

Page 45: ... two children to wear the same safety belt The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child 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 40 ...

Page 47: ...rangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them E...

Page 48: ...crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 42 ...

Page 49: ...ever put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 43 ...

Page 50: ...ve 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 To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 51: ...protected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash 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 cra...

Page 52: ...t B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...ion A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacture...

Page 54: ...lled if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system h...

Page 55: ...designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also ...

Page 56: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 57: ... top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors The right side rear passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in...

Page 58: ...op tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 48 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors...

Page 59: ...not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat 1 If the child restraint manufacturer...

Page 60: ...g a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest o...

Page 61: ...anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 2 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 2 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 3 Attach and ti...

Page 62: ...ed In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If mo...

Page 63: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 57 ...

Page 64: ...and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 49 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position CAUTION A child in a child restraint in ...

Page 65: ...d or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing s...

Page 66: ...ttached 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 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator shou...

Page 67: ...t and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehic...

Page 68: ... driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right ...

Page 69: ...restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting ...

Page 70: ...or them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 41 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The lig...

Page 71: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 65 ...

Page 72: ...erson causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path...

Page 73: ... a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or...

Page 74: ...is determined by the direction of the roll What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside t...

Page 75: ...see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 1 68 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an ...

Page 76: ...ans work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and of...

Page 77: ...an be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if t...

Page 78: ...r sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who ...

Page 79: ...after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adj...

Page 80: ...detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the pe...

Page 81: ... layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 77 for more infor...

Page 82: ...chase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service proce...

Page 83: ...rket 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 70 If you have any questions ca...

Page 84: ...e safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 31 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 32 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is d...

Page 85: ...ty belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of...

Page 86: ... NOTES 1 80 ...

Page 87: ...arting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 32 New Vehicle Break In 2 32 Ignition Positions 2 32 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 34 Starting the Engine 2 34 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 35 Engine Coolant Heater 2 36 Active Fuel Management 2 37 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 37 Tow Haul Mode 2 41 Four Wheel Drive 2 43 Parking Brake 2 48 Shifting Into Park 2 50 Shifting Out of Park 2 52 Parking ...

Page 88: ... 69 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 70 Storage Areas 2 76 Glove Box 2 76 Cupholders 2 76 Center Overhead Console 2 76 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 76 Center Console Storage 2 76 Luggage Carrier 2 77 Cargo Cover Panels 2 78 All Weather Cargo Area 2 87 Top Box Storage 2 92 Sunroof 2 93 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 89: ...y injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition all door locks tailgate and side storage boxes See your dealer retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ar...

Page 90: ...nterference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Stand ...

Page 91: ...te If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the lock button See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 67 for additional information Pressing Q arms the content theft deterrent system See Content...

Page 92: ...m to work Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer retailer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new ...

Page 93: ...e key is turned to the ON RUN position If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off During a remote start if your veh...

Page 94: ...hicle using the remote start feature 1 Aim the transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release the transmitter s lock button The vehicle s doors will lock Immediately press and hold the transmitter s remote start button until the turn signal lights flash If you cannot see the vehicle s lights press and hold the remote start button for two to four seconds Pressing the remote start button again after...

Page 95: ...ey is removed from the ignition the vehicle can be remote started again The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on Also the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low Vehicles that h...

Page 96: ...anent 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 the doors To lock or unlock the door from the outside use the remote keyless entry RKE transmitter or the key To lock...

Page 97: ...or back on again by doing the following 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position 2 Press unlock twice on the RKE transmitter This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can also program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See Door Lock Delay under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 67 Programmable Automatic Door Locks V...

Page 98: ...key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position 2 Close the door When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock using the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door secur...

Page 99: ...e into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the tailgate and Midgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the Midgate Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting that b...

Page 100: ... The Midgate allows you to extend the length of your vehicle s cargo area The following are the main components of the Midgate system A Latch Levers B Grab Handles C Glass Catch Release Button D Glass Lock Knobs E Window Retaining Tabs F Midgate Release Handle G Window Alignment Arrows 2 14 ...

Page 101: ...n the rear defroster is on If you remove the rear glass with the rear defroster on you may see a discharge spark coming from the latch area To remove the rear glass do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 13 for more information The front seats may have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold completely Although the rear glass can be removed wi...

Page 102: ... Once unlatched the glass catch release button C will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling forward 3 While holding the rear glass in place press the glass catch release button C and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle s B located at the top of the rear glass 2 16 ...

Page 103: ... handles to assist you in removing the rear glass 5 Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 2 17 ...

Page 104: ...ock knob to engage more easily Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position the rear glass is securely stored 7 Push both latch levers up to the locked position You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly The rear seats can be returned to the normal position when the rear glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket 2 18 ...

Page 105: ...ar glass to unlatch 2 Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket to the unlocked position 3 Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles 4 With the rear glass tilted at an angle place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame 2 19 ...

Page 106: ... 6 Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position or it can be removed and stored in the ...

Page 107: ... to allow the rear seats to fold See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 13 for more information 2 Standing outside of the vehicle hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you 3 Lower the Midgate until it is flat Rear Glass in Normal Position 2 21 ...

Page 108: ...ass in the stored position you will notice that the entire crossbar will lower with the Midgate This is completely normal however since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate it will be heavier As you lower the Midgate be ready for the extra weight and do not let the Midgate fall as you lower it Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Midgate Lowered with Crossbar Attached 2 22 ...

Page 109: ...alance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pul...

Page 110: ...en opened Once the door is closed the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay The vehicle must not be moving for the assist steps to extend or retract The switch used to disable the power assist steps is located on the center console below the climate control system The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position 2 24 ...

Page 111: ...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 25 ...

Page 112: ...icle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window controls are located on each of the side doors The driver s door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows The power windows work when the ignition has been turned to ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN or when Retained Accessory Power RA...

Page 113: ... Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fix...

Page 114: ...ill come on to inform the driver the system is arming If a door is open when the doors are locked the security light will flash If the delayed locking feature is turned on the theft deterrent system will not start the arming process until the last door is closed and the delay timer has expired See Delayed Locking on page 2 11 3 Close all doors The security light should go off after about 30 second...

Page 115: ...ck the doors with the RKE transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it is armed If you set off the alarm by accident press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver...

Page 116: ...ncy transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has 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 The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON RUN A...

Page 117: ...made and programmed to the system See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer ...

Page 118: ...ps for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information Following...

Page 119: ...is position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers operate while the engine is off Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed C ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights The switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in t...

Page 120: ...let go of the key The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and...

Page 121: ...lectronics in the vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer retailer If you do not the engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the ...

Page 122: ...he cord is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 Plug the cord 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 ...

Page 123: ... onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation If your vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator see DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 3 46 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 52 for more information on using this display Automatic Transmission Operation The vehicle has a Hydra Matic 6L80 automatic transmission and has an electronic...

Page 124: ... could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 2 50 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs...

Page 125: ...can be used when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 4 11 When temperatures are very cold the Hydra Matic Automatic Transm...

Page 126: ...ormally The vehicle s transmission uses adaptive shift controls Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to pre programmed ideal shift conditions stored in the transmissions computer The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to the way the vehicle is being used such as with a heavy load During this adaptive shift controls proces...

Page 127: ...down a hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears Grade Braking is not available when the Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 2 41 for more information While using the Range Selection Mode Cruise Control and the Tow Haul mode can be used Tow Haul Mode The vehicle has a tow haul mode The tow haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to re...

Page 128: ...edal usage Using this information it detects when the truck is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for more information Cruise Grade Braking Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transm...

Page 129: ...iliTrak off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 Front Axle The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case Some delay for the axle to engage or disengage is normal Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster Use this dial to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among five driving settings...

Page 130: ... Four Wheel Drive Low This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque You may never need this setting It sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills The vehicle has StabiliTrak Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and ...

Page 131: ... method for shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive Low position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing ...

Page 132: ...ifting between Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Wheel Drive High ranges or from N Neutral while the engine is running If the knob is turned to the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle...

Page 133: ...el Drive High Four Wheel Drive High AUTO After the transfer case has shifted out of N Neutral the N Neutral light will go out 4 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low...

Page 134: ... To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol located above the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light goes off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make...

Page 135: ...m parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light...

Page 136: ...ll be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 1 Hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 48 for more information 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far a...

Page 137: ...er into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transm...

Page 138: ...battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 5 40 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever all the way...

Page 139: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows comple...

Page 140: ...ark with the parking brake firmly set The CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P ...

Page 141: ...o subscribe to it See OnStar System on page 2 66 for more information about the services OnStar provides O On Off Press to turn the dimming feature on or off The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 2 61 for more information If the vehicle has RVC the O On Off button for turning the automatic dimming feature on or off will not be available Automatic Dim...

Page 142: ...the area behind your vehicle 4 Press either A or B again to deselect the mirror Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door armrest M...

Page 143: ...or lane change Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the ignition is turned off or to OFF LOCK Turn this feature on or off t...

Page 144: ... the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 8 feet 2 5 m behind the vehicle and at least 10 inches 25 4 cm off the ground CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children pedestrians bicyclists or pets If yo...

Page 145: ...s 25 4 cm off the ground and below tailgate level Objects must also be within 8 feet 2 5 m from the rear bumper This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather A single beep will sound the first time an object is detected between 40 inches 1 m and 8 feet 2 5 m away Beeping will occur continuously when the vehicle is at 23 inches 0 6 m or closer to an object The following describes what wi...

Page 146: ... will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse This occurs under the following conditions The driver disables the system The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 103 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object was hang...

Page 147: ...he RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the inside...

Page 148: ...1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button 3 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay that is received after shifting out of ...

Page 149: ... the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 2 58 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that URPA has not been disabled 2 Shift into P Park 3 Press the MENU hard key to enter the confi...

Page 150: ... on the screen differs from the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides 2 64 ...

Page 151: ... rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or the display has reached an ...

Page 152: ...ove box literature Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar After the first prepaid year contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan If a payment plan is not selected the OnStar system and all services including airbag notification and emergency services may be...

Page 153: ...ing voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days Hands Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle...

Page 154: ... button is pressed the emergency button is pressed or if the airbags or AACN system deploy This information usually includes the vehicle s GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in e g the direction from which the vehicle was hit When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling is used the vehicle also sends On...

Page 155: ... the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions ...

Page 156: ...door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Only the original remote control transmitter...

Page 157: ...tside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit and may be a colored button Press this button After pressing this button complete the following steps in less than 30 secon...

Page 158: ...Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devic...

Page 159: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Page 160: ...Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to complete Ste...

Page 161: ... button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programm...

Page 162: ...Pull up and then out on the tab located at the top center of the armrest Then pull the armrest down to access the cupholder Center Overhead Console For vehicles with an overhead console it contains reading lights and a small storage area Press the button next to each light to turn it on and off Front Armrest Storage Area Vehicles with a center armrest storage compartment located in the front bench...

Page 163: ...all heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load Tie the plywood to the siderail supports Tie the load and secure it to the crossrails or the siderail supports Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding To move a crossrail lift the release lever up on both sides of the rail Then slide the crossrail to ...

Page 164: ... securely reattached Notice Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs 113 kg can damage the cargo covers and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit To remove a cargo panel s 1 Lower the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 23 for more information on the tailgate The panels are embossed on the upper center portion with th...

Page 165: ... each cargo panel 3 Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside Remove as many cargo panels as needed 4 To remove cargo panel 1 unlock the two rear latches lift the cover slightly and pull rearward After each cargo panel has been removed store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system 2 79 ...

Page 166: ...tore the panels 1 Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area Before storing the cargo panels make sure that the latches on the cargo panels are in the locked position The latches are locked when they are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel 2 80 ...

Page 167: ...ace the remaining primary straps on top of the lid and tray at the top of the cargo area 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 load the cargo panel with the latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3 Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box 2 81 ...

Page 168: ...3 Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers A Fasten the four strap clips B 4 Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap 2 82 ...

Page 169: ...5 Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure Panels 3 2 1 Loaded 2 83 ...

Page 170: ... cargo panel 1 on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Place the cover on the cargo box within 4 inches of the Midgate and lower the rear of the panel within 2 to 3 inches from the top of the cargo box Push the cover forward making sure that the guide block engages the retainer bracket opening Continue to push forward until the panel is fully seated against the Midgate...

Page 171: ... latch on panel 1 3 Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down making sure that the pegs A align with the receivers B 4 Push the latches toward the front of t...

Page 172: ...ps for storing inside the top box storage compartment 1 Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface 2 Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown 3 Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing forming a package 2 86 ...

Page 173: ...cover panel strap system if the vehicle has one For more information see Cargo Cover Panels earlier in this section All Weather Cargo Area The vehicle s cargo area can be used in many different configurations cargo panels on or off Midgate up or down rear glass in or out It has features that resist the elements and protect cargo It is designed to quickly direct water out of the cargo box The top d...

Page 174: ... channels and catch cups D Front drains E Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side F Rear drains G Cargo floor H Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly be sure that the Midgate tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all parts are clean and not blocked with debris Follow the instructions given next i...

Page 175: ... sides of the vehicle Clean the grates and drains if there is a blockage To remove each drain grate do the following 1 Remove the cargo panels See Cargo Cover Panels on page 2 78 for more information 2 Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle Flush the drain with clean water 2 89 ...

Page 176: ...ce the grate If it does not clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area Flush them out with clean water if debris collects inside of them Carefully load cargo into the cargo area so that the rails do not get damaged 2 90 ...

Page 177: ...g dirt wood chips pebbles etc the Midgate drain should be flushed with water First remove the drain grate 1 Lower the Midgate See Midgate on page 2 13 for more information 2 Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate tilt it toward the front of the vehicle and pull it out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate 2 91 ...

Page 178: ...rty lift up the edges of the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Top Box Storage The vehicle has top box storage units on both sides of the vehicle The passenger side top box contains the tools needed to change a flat tire Use the key to unlock or lock it Press the key cylinder button and swing the lid open Turn on the cargo lamps if the vehicle has them to li...

Page 179: ... sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opened manually The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the fu...

Page 180: ... position press the rear of the passenger s side switch to vent the sunroof To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the passenger s side switch To stop the sunroof partway release the switch Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the ...

Page 181: ... Outlet s 3 19 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Climate Controls 3 20 Climate Control System 3 20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 29 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 30 Speedometer and Odometer 3 31 Trip Odometer 3 31 Tachometer 3 31 Safety Belt Reminders 3 31 Airbag Readiness Light 3 32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 33 Ch...

Page 182: ...udio System s 3 76 Setting the Clock 3 77 Radio s 3 79 Using an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 3 96 Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 3 101 XM Radio Messages 3 106 Navigation Radio System 3 108 Bluetooth 3 108 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 119 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 128 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 130 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 130 Radio Reception 3 131 Fixed Mast Antenna...

Page 183: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 184: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 185: ...ic Transfer Case Control If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 43 L Cruise Control on page 3 11 M Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 N Horn on page 3 6 O Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 130 P Climate Control System on page 3 20 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 23 If Equipped Q Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 19 Cigarette Lighter If Equipped See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter...

Page 186: ...ashers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Raise or lower the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever t...

Page 187: ... to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change The turn signals automatically flash three times It will flash six times if the tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second causes the turn signals to flash until the lever is released The lever returns to its starting position when it is released If after signaling...

Page 188: ...beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you t...

Page 189: ...4 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Rainsense II Wipers For vehicles with Rainsense II windshield wipers the moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield When active these sensors are able to detect moisture on the windshield and aut...

Page 190: ...tree sap or bugs from the windshield _ Heated Washer Fluid Press the heated washer fluid button to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system This activation initiates four heated wash wipe cycles The first heated wash wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur depending on outside temperature After the first wash wipe cycle it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles ...

Page 191: ...akes are applied the cruise control turns 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 6 When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again it can be turned back on The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering...

Page 192: ... the SET button located on the steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied the cruise control shuts off But it does not need to be reset Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicle goes back to the previously set...

Page 193: ... to the previous set cruise speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicles 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 downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle s speed down When the brakes a...

Page 194: ... only work when the vehicle is shifted into P Park AUTO Automatic Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set time The time of the delay can be changed using the DIC See Driver ...

Page 195: ...adlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK OFF or may remain on until the headlamp delay ends if enabled in the DIC See Exit Lighting under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 67 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles fir...

Page 196: ...der 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 Once the vehicle leaves the garage it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headl...

Page 197: ... on by turning on the interior dome lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature is located next to the exterior lamps control D Instrument Panel Lights Push the knob to extend and then turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display This only works if the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the veh...

Page 198: ...d state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center DIC you may ...

Page 199: ...hicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console Your vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder door To use an outlet remove the protective cap When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap The accessory power outlet is operational at all times Notice Adding any ele...

Page 200: ...et 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 light...

Page 201: ...m turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode 0 Defrost The defrost mode is used to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some directed to the floor vents In this mode the system automa...

Page 202: ... recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the engine Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press this button on the right knob to turn the ...

Page 203: ...perature can also be adjusted using either temperature button If the air delivery mode or temperature settings are adjusted with the system off the display illuminates briefly to show the settings and then returns to off The system can be turned back on by pressing either O D C the defrost or the AUTO button Driver s Side Temperature Control The driver side temperature buttons are used to adjust t...

Page 204: ...ng is set different than the driver side setting the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AU...

Page 205: ...y depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation D C Fan Control Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control The fan setting remains displayed and the AUTO light turns off The air delivery mode re...

Page 206: ... are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning A C compressor on and off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on If this button is pressed when the air conditioning compressor is unavailable the indicator flashes three times and then turns off If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperature drops below a temperature which is too cool for air co...

Page 207: ...ith all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Pressing this button again will cancel the recirculation mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off It automatically turns off several minutes after it has been activated The defogger can also be turned ...

Page 208: ...ated behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The ...

Page 209: ...ay affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning li...

Page 210: ...ster is designed to let show how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things needed to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 30 ...

Page 211: ... the reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed resets it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the saf...

Page 212: ...omes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays ...

Page 213: ... See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 70 for important safety information The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance if equipped you may not see the system ch...

Page 214: ...ore information including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer The light should go out once the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the char...

Page 215: ...ead low during the fuel economy mode this is normal Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as hi...

Page 216: ...w brake fluid See Brakes on page 5 36 for more information This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON RUN If it does not come on then have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still ...

Page 217: ...vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 36 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 58 for all brake related DIC messages StabiliTrak Indicator Light The StabiliTrak indicator light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle service...

Page 218: ...ine Overheating on page 5 30 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can a...

Page 219: ...ndicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls mig...

Page 220: ...10 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water the vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the e...

Page 221: ...en replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage ...

Page 222: ... maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil Pressure Light CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of pro...

Page 223: ...e some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 28 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 16 for more information Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cru...

Page 224: ...Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 2 41 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage shows how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gage first indicates empty before the vehicle is out of fuel and the fuel tank should be filled soon United States Canada 3 44 ...

Page 225: ...ample the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Warning Light This light under the fuel gage comes on briefly while the engine is being started This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The Driver Information...

Page 226: ...your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons later in this section for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons If your vehicle has DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next to the ...

Page 227: ...hicle Information Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming compass zone setting and compass recalibration U Customization Press this button to ...

Page 228: ...e trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro active reset feature press and hold the set reset button for at least four seconds The trip odometer will display the numb...

Page 229: ...button until FUEL USED displays This display shows the number of gallons gal or liters L of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset the fuel used information press and hold the set reset button while FUEL USED is displayed Timer Press the trip fuel button until TIMER displays This display can be used as a timer To start the timer press the set reset button while TIMER is displaye...

Page 230: ...t to reset the OIL LIFE display 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 Metric units of measurement Once in this display...

Page 231: ...Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for more information Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE HOURS displays This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle 1 Press the vehicle in...

Page 232: ...roblem is detected If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays odometer engine hours trip odometer compass zone setting compass recalibration oil life Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming and display language If your vehicle has DIC buttons you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays odome...

Page 233: ...re it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 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 Transmission Temperature Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit F ...

Page 234: ...intenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil ch...

Page 235: ...NCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish and NO CHANGE 4 Once the desired language is displayed release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer retailer will set the correct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a l...

Page 236: ...ess the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays Or if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons press the trip odometer reset stem until CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone 3 56 ...

Page 237: ...ll phone antenna mount a magnetic emergency light magnetic note pad holder or any other 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 ...

Page 238: ...he engine oil be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information CHECK TIRE PRESSURE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to b...

Page 239: ... you acknowledge it If this message still displays either your vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer retailer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for more information DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check ...

Page 240: ...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 the cooling system temperature get...

Page 241: ...when ice conditions are possible LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engi...

Page 242: ...Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 3 46 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 52 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 RIGHT REAR DOOR OP...

Page 243: ...in driving the brake system needs service as soon as possible See your dealer retailer SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake syst...

Page 244: ...6 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS See your dealer retailer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message displays the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer retailer for service See S...

Page 245: ...displays if the brake system warning light is on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 36 The message could display if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service See your dealer retailer The message also displays if the vehicl...

Page 246: ...ge it After this message clears the TRAILER GAIN OUTPUT display appears in the DIC See TRAILER GAIN OUTPUT under DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 3 46 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 52 and Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for more information TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle whil...

Page 247: ... options available will be displayed on the DIC The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since then The customization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the v...

Page 248: ...age under DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons earlier in this section for more information AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 11 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the set...

Page 249: ...is feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are ope...

Page 250: ... while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and tailgate will be delayed When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear...

Page 251: ...This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING 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...

Page 252: ... automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2 56 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS 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 default Neither outside mirr...

Page 253: ... back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again 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 EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to...

Page 254: ...ration and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 52 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers 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 START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The rem...

Page 255: ...ing press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning o...

Page 256: ...le is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Notice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage...

Page 257: ...on To decrease the time or date press the left SEEK arrow or the s REV reverse button or turn the f tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default Settings To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year follow these instructions 1 Press t...

Page 258: ...the FWD forward button To decrease the time or date press the left SEEK arrow or the s REV reverse button or turn the f tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default Settings To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year follow these in...

Page 259: ...Radio s The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with CD shown Radio with Six Disc CD similar Radio with CD and DVD 3 79 ...

Page 260: ...oadcast RDS information This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available While the radio 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 Play...

Page 261: ... much louder than the background noise there might be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot To activate 1 Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM label on the radio display 4 Press the pushbutton under the ON label The display times out after approximately 10 seconds For additional information on...

Page 262: ...es page button FAV button Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM if equipped stations The balance fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the desired radio statio...

Page 263: ...ition press the f knob for more than two seconds EQ Equalization Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music The choices are pop rock country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source If the radio has a Bose audi...

Page 264: ...nd the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position press the f knob for more than two seconds If the Rear Seat Audio RSA is turned on the radio disables FADE and the rear speakers mute Finding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a de...

Page 265: ...eans that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite...

Page 266: ... player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When the CD is inserted the CD symbol displays As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner ...

Page 267: ...r Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD It could get caught in the CD or DVD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of...

Page 268: ...playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays RDM Random With the random setting the tracks can be listened to in random rather than sequential order To use random Press the CD AUX button or for a single ...

Page 269: ...ally searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such a...

Page 270: ...n MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW Disc Radios with a CD and DVD player have the capability of playing an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW disc For more information on how to play an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW disc see Using an MP3 in the index CD Messages CHECK DISC Radios with a Single CD player or radios with a Six Disc player displays CHECK DISC and or ejects the CD if an error occurs Radios with a CD and DVD player cou...

Page 271: ...VD DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot 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 Aux Input Devic...

Page 272: ...d time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews FWD Fast Forward Press to fast forward the CD or DVD The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed To stop fast forwarding press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright informa...

Page 273: ...ion press this button This button only operates when using a DVD Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus q Return Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button operates only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active DVD A Audio Display Buttons Once a DVD A is inserted radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD...

Page 274: ...button on the remote control or press the pushbutton located under the stop or the play pause symbol tags displayed on the radio If the radio head is sourced to something other than DVD V press the DVD CD AUX button to make DVD V the active source To resume DVD playback press the r j button on the remote control or press the pushbutton located under the play pause symbol tag displayed on the radio...

Page 275: ...le is in P Park See Defensive Driving on page 4 2 for more information on driver distraction To use a portable audio player connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack When a device is connected press the radio CD AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers For optimal sound quality increase the portable audio device s volume to the lou...

Page 276: ... Auxiliary if available See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 3 119 for more information Using an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 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 kbp...

Page 277: ... length 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 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 up m...

Page 278: ...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 279: ...s 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 button for two seconds to eject all discs f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 files on the CD R currently pla...

Page 280: ...P3 files recorded to the CD R or CD RW The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the disc in the background When the scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows Once all songs by that artist are played the ...

Page 281: ...A files on the DVD deck On the CD deck press the CAT category button to toggle between compressed and uncompressed audio format the default being the uncompressed format CDA MP3 WMA Format Burning an MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 WMA files on one disc The CD player lower slot is able to read an...

Page 282: ...irectory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio...

Page 283: ...e shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software can be accessed however they cannot be edited using the radio These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 WMA In Either the DVD or CD...

Page 284: ...fails to eject press and hold this button for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than five seconds have played If less than five seconds have played the previous MP3 WMA file plays Press the right SEEK arro...

Page 285: ...canned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows To listen to MP3 WMA files by another artist press the pushbutton located below either arrow button The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order Continue pressing either button until the desired artist is displayed To ...

Page 286: ...tertainment RSE System on page 3 119 for more information If a MP3 WMA is inserted into top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 XM Updating The...

Page 287: ...e for the selected category The system is working properly XM Theftlocked The XM receiver in your vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer XM Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 digit...

Page 288: ...f there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the audio ...

Page 289: ...leted To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start t...

Page 290: ...n use the List command for a list of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready foll...

Page 291: ... name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to ...

Page 292: ...ystem responds with Directory and then plays back all of the stored name tags When the list is complete the system returns to the main menu Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted To use the delete command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The sys...

Page 293: ...r two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds with Dial using phone name Number please followed by a tone 3 Say the entire number without pausing If the system recognizes the number it responds with OK Dialing and dials the number If the system does not recognize the number it confirms the numbers followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes ...

Page 294: ...on to call If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re...

Page 295: ...ginal call To ignore the incoming call continue with the original call with no action Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work 1 While on a call press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system res...

Page 296: ... and the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Transfer Call The system responds with Transferring call and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the In Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Blue...

Page 297: ...MF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls Sending a Number During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds with Say a number to send t...

Page 298: ...ion For information on how to delete this information see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Oper...

Page 299: ...the temperature of the vehicle is outside of this range heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature depending on which radio the vehicle has To enable Parental Control press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as radio video s...

Page 300: ...e on the batteries might need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more...

Page 301: ...e sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery door and tighten the door screw If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an ...

Page 302: ...setup menu 3 Press the z button again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle has this feature The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if th...

Page 303: ... in this section for more information Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be replaced See B...

Page 304: ...n This button only operates when using a DVD n q p o Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu r Enter Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press this button to adjust the brightness screen display mode normal full or zoom and display the language menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and retur...

Page 305: ...ing a DVD audio or CD release this button This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding a DVD video press the play pause button To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release this button This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information o...

Page 306: ...e the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition might not be turned ON RUN or in ACC ACCESSORY The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode th...

Page 307: ... the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio is in the vehicle The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error Displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error Displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Erro...

Page 308: ...eadphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off The front audio system will display the headphone icon when the RSA is on and will disappear from the display when it is off Audio can be heard through wired headphones not included plugge...

Page 309: ...t of the current track or chapter if more than ten seconds have played Press the right seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter on the disc This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press either seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold either seek arrow to perform a cursor left o...

Page 310: ...ext track if a CD DVD is playing to reject an incoming call or end a current call b g Mute Push to Talk Press to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press and hold b g for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems See OnStar System on page 2 66 and Bluetooth on page 3 108 in this manual for more information S...

Page 311: ...ost AM radio stations boost the power levels during 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 the radio FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to ...

Page 312: ...tenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base If the mast becomes slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is tightened to its base If tightening is required tighten by hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satel...

Page 313: ...ving 4 12 Driving at Night 4 26 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 27 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 28 Highway Hypnosis 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 Winter Driving 4 29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 32 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 32 Recovery Hooks 4 33 Loading the Vehicle 4 34 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 40 Towing 4 40 Towing Your Vehicle 4 40 Recreation...

Page 314: ...the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 15 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 315: ...about 250 000 people injured For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially ...

Page 316: ...y or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping...

Page 317: ...n front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer aroun...

Page 318: ...sure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling S...

Page 319: ...conds and then turn it back on again to reset the system If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center DIC the vehicle should be taken in for service For more information on the DIC messages see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated The system may be heard or felt...

Page 320: ...hicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 32 Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels engine speed management and by applying brakes to each individual wheel brake traction control as necessary The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is star...

Page 321: ...locking rear axle can give more traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when traction is low this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Ste...

Page 322: ...emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a 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 holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degrees ...

Page 323: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Page 324: ...raction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing v...

Page 325: ...upt maneuvers Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off road could result in loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover Off roading involves some new skills That is why it is very important that you read these driving tips and suggestions to help make off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading Have all necessary maintenance and service work done Make sure there is enou...

Page 326: ... off road driving After off roading be sure to reinstall the air dam 1 Line up the snaps and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps 2 Install the two outboard bolts Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbac...

Page 327: ...at could damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife This includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combus...

Page 328: ...ounce Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed At higher speeds You approach things faster and have less time to react There is less time to scan the terrain for obstacles The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles More braking distance is needed especially on an unpaved surface CAUTION When y...

Page 329: ...ll of the terrain itself Some things to consider Is the path ahead clear Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead Does the travel take you uphill or downhill Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When driving over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands When driving o...

Page 330: ...constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you might not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Consider this as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on th...

Page 331: ...hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or...

Page 332: ... work The vehicle can roll backward very quickly and could go out of control Never try to turn around if about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle it is steep enough to cause it to roll over If you cannot make it up the hill back straight down the hill If after stalling you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it set the parking brake p...

Page 333: ...not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping the vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Things not to do when driving down a hill When driving downhill...

Page 334: ... incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline do not drive across it Find another route instead A hill that can be driven straight up or down might be too steep to drive across When going straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the re...

Page 335: ...vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping The best way to prevent this is to walk the course first so you know what the surface is like before driving it Stalling on an Incline CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushe...

Page 336: ...his affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if the vehicle does get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause it to slide...

Page 337: ...ds water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water If the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When going through water remember that when the brakes get wet it might take longer to stop See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 27 After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that ha...

Page 338: ...een you and other vehicles because 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 older t...

Page 339: ...ied 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 hydroplaning it has lit...

Page 340: ...to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions includ...

Page 341: ...rades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action See Off Road Driving on page 4 12 for information about driving off road Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 32 F 0 C when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ...

Page 342: ...clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Turn off cruise control if equipped on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 Ti...

Page 343: ...it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm but be careful To save fuel run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat Repeat this until he...

Page 344: ...t using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 78 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels For four wheel drive vehicles shift into Four Wheel High For vehicles with StabiliTrak turn the traction control part of the system off Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as lit...

Page 345: ... off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Your vehicle has recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle You can use them if you are stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving 4 33 ...

Page 346: ... or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driv...

Page 347: ...engers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 6...

Page 348: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 36 ...

Page 349: ...g 5 1 000 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 3 4 37 ...

Page 350: ...ar axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 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 spre...

Page 351: ...right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight eve...

Page 352: ...on your vehicle Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Page 353: ...ipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 28 Dinghy Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty ...

Page 354: ...k The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 43 for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing ...

Page 355: ...vehicle warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in thi...

Page 356: ... Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 43 for the...

Page 357: ...lowing the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the...

Page 358: ...Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on light duty vehicles and comes as a part of the Autoride suspension if equipped This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of...

Page 359: ...e New Vehicle Break In on page 2 32 for more information CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be cover...

Page 360: ...t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the traile...

Page 361: ... 3L LC9 V8 3 42 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L LMG V8 3 42 5 400 lbs 2 449 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L LC9 V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 5 3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 6 0L V8 3 42 7 700 lbs 3 493g 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely ...

Page 362: ...cle on page 4 34 for more information 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 of 600 lbs 272 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum of 1 000 lbs 454 kg with a weight distri...

Page 363: ... the weight itself as much as 1 5 times as much The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs 386 kg X 1 5 1 275 lbs 578 kg Since the rear axle already weighs 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg adding 1 275 lbs 578 kg brings the total to 3 975 lbs 1 803 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg If the vehicle has many options and there is...

Page 364: ...ue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver door or see Loading Your Vehicle for more information Make sure not to go over the GVW limit ...

Page 365: ...e proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving Always use a sway control if the trailer will weigh more than these limits Ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if...

Page 366: ...ul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded ...

Page 367: ...put to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle s brake system This available power output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake anti lock brake and StabiliTrak if equipped systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s anti lock brake or Stabil...

Page 368: ...le for use with trailers with surge air or electric over hydraulic trailer brake systems To determine the type of brakes on the trailer and the availability of controllers check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer retailer When trailering make sure of the following The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes All applicable local and federal laws and regul...

Page 369: ...ee Instrument Panel Overview on page 3 4 for more information on location The control panel allows adjustment the amount of output referred to as trailer gain available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer brakes The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes 4...

Page 370: ...es using the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button if equipped Pressing a Trailer Gain button If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed pressing a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting After the Trailer Brake Display Page is displayed each press and release of the gain buttons will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change ...

Page 371: ...ted A trailer without electric brakes is connected no DIC message is displayed A trailer with electric brakes has become disconnected a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will also be displayed on the DIC There is a fault present in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will also be displayed on the DIC There is a fault in the ITBC system a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM...

Page 372: ...IC display The Trailer Brake Display Page will appear on the DIC showing TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT In the Trailer Output display on the DIC will disappear if there is no error present Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will not clear the six dashed lines 4 Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain adjustment buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel 5 Drive the vehicle with the tr...

Page 373: ...is turned off This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re connected 2 There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off To determine if the electri...

Page 374: ...nce with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information Driving with a Trailer CAUTION When towing a trailer exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window is open Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death To maximize safety when towing a trailer Have the e...

Page 375: ... Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the s...

Page 376: ...e may be used if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode earlier in this section When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid ...

Page 377: ...se the steps that follow Always put the shift lever fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal while you Start the engine Shift into a gear Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer ...

Page 378: ...d Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the wires are not connected They should be connected by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the Tow Haul mode button if equipped located at the end of the shift lever This will boost ...

Page 379: ...t trailer brake controller is installed the ITBC must be disconnected Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside but you can figure about 150 lbs 68 kg...

Page 380: ... NOTES 4 68 ...

Page 381: ...Oil Life System 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Cooling System 5 24 Engine Coolant 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 30 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 33 Engine Fan Noise 5 33 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 Rear Axle 5 45 Four Wheel Drive 5 46 Front Axle 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb R...

Page 382: ...trument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 103 Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Finish Care 5 104 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 104 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 105 Tires 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 106 Finish Damage 5 106 Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Vehicle Identificatio...

Page 383: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on...

Page 384: ...lithium batteries contained in remote keyless 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 the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledg...

Page 385: ... fuel economy and windshield washer performance Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of the Veh...

Page 386: ...We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for additional information California Fuel If the 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 the vehicle wil...

Page 387: ...ll help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed fo...

Page 388: ...at do have E85 should 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 malfu...

Page 389: ...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 the vehicle 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 previous t...

Page 390: ... the fuel pump unattended when refueling the 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 fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can...

Page 391: ...n the last turn as you tighten it 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 39 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and...

Page 392: ...h 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 An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 393: ...and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 5 13 ...

Page 394: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine 6 0L similar here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 395: ... K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 36 L Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 112 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on le...

Page 396: ...s and 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 Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all th...

Page 397: ...American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C use e...

Page 398: ...arnings and Messages on page 3 58 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained servic...

Page 399: ...se of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it...

Page 400: ... screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws 5 20 ...

Page 401: ...hicle further Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Be sure to use the transmi...

Page 402: ...ck Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 80 F a...

Page 403: ... level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 160 F and 200 F 71 C and 93 C The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within range 1 Locate the transmission...

Page 404: ...e much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If read...

Page 405: ...Using coolant other than DEX COOL can 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 vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX ...

Page 406: ...s to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the ve...

Page 407: ...level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location The coolant level should be at...

Page 408: ...n electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn ...

Page 409: ...oolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 5 29 ...

Page 410: ...gine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument...

Page 411: ...t the vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear...

Page 412: ...n the air off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in N Neutral while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicl...

Page 413: ...to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 5 15 Engine Fan Noise The vehicle has electric cooling fans You might hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans can turn off if no cooling is require...

Page 414: ...ol 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 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommen...

Page 415: ...servoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for 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 th...

Page 416: ...off the brake fluid Adding fluid does 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 too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and th...

Page 417: ... 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 hydraulic system can dam...

Page 418: ... repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Spe...

Page 419: ...n it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 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 Vehic...

Page 420: ... vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are i...

Page 421: ...d on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a remote positive terminal it is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To...

Page 422: ...tery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the ...

Page 423: ...e dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything unti...

Page 424: ...d Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good batter...

Page 425: ...as traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be ...

Page 426: ...cessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant A Fill Plug B Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lu...

Page 427: ... to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface A Fill Plug B Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 0 mm to 1 8 inch 3 2 mm below the fil...

Page 428: ...eeds to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer retailer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to t...

Page 429: ...all measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlam...

Page 430: ...adlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp 5 ...

Page 431: ...etailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back up Lamps A Stoplamp Turn Signal Taillamp B Back up Lamp C Stoplamp Turn Signal Taillamp D Sidemarker Lamp 5 51 ...

Page 432: ...ly from the vehicle 4 Press the release tab if the bulb socket has one and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 6 Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly Turn the bulb socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks 7 Reinstall the taillamp ...

Page 433: ...Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp 168 Rear Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp and Stoplamp 3057 Sidemarker Lamp 194 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer 5 53 ...

Page 434: ...lace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and rotate the blade assembly away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Maintenance Replacement P...

Page 435: ...aded tires The 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 63 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 recommended pressure Worn old tire...

Page 436: ...igned to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto 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...

Page 437: ... 74 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 63 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4 34 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 438: ...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 439: ...tion 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 shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Constru...

Page 440: ...ead Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals ...

Page 441: ...the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 34 Occupant Distr...

Page 442: ... 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 70 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 testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewal...

Page 443: ...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 444: ...or System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or ...

Page 445: ...the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 66 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tir...

Page 446: ... Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 3 46 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 52 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 58 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be in...

Page 447: ...cessfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is...

Page 448: ...to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE...

Page 449: ...rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for da...

Page 450: ...per or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 95 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and ro...

Page 451: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 452: ...ires of different sizes brands or types could also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size brand and type tires on all wheels CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle When new your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as your vehicle s...

Page 453: ...ts location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes rollover airbags tracti...

Page 454: ...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 455: ...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 456: ...ement 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 retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have th...

Page 457: ...nt Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been u...

Page 458: ...ons To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle has P265 70R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size for your vehicle s tires In...

Page 459: ...y require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without ...

Page 460: ...evel place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the...

Page 461: ... following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat 1 Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off Rear Seat Passenger Side Jack Cover 5 81 ...

Page 462: ...wise Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger s side top box storage unit To remove the tools do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger s side top box storage unit Use the ignition door key to unlock it if it is locked See Top Box Storage on page 2 92 for more information 2 Remove the ...

Page 463: ...ion Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock J 2 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and pull it straight out 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wrench H as shown 5 83 ...

Page 464: ...e wheel wrench 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 92 for more information 6 Use the wheel wrench hook that allows y...

Page 465: ...e retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch When the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 5 85 ...

Page 466: ...the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 for more information 2 If the vehicle has a center cap place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out If the vehicle has a bolt on hub cap loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise The plastic nut caps will be retained in the ...

Page 467: ...icle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Position the jack und...

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

Page 469: ...ff and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 89 ...

Page 470: ...rect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to a crash If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 116 for wheel nut torque specification Not...

Page 471: ...ending on what your vehicle has If you are reinstalling a center cap line up the tab on the center cap with the slot on the wheel The cap only goes in one way Place the cap on the wheel and press until it snaps into place If you are reinstalling bolt on hub caps line up the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten them clockwise by hand to get them started Continue tightening with the whee...

Page 472: ...amage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice Yo...

Page 473: ...l blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper 5 93 ...

Page 474: ...ry latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 12 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on e...

Page 475: ...ll not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been inspected and or replaced To continue changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 86 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision ...

Page 476: ...st Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Put the tire A on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 5 96 ...

Page 477: ...e the tire wheel retainer D from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wrench H as shown 5 97 ...

Page 478: ...ered in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 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 wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock 9 Close the hoist s...

Page 479: ... you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage the vehicle and the repair costs would not be covered by your warranty Never use four wheel drive when the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it i...

Page 480: ...ental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on the vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrate...

Page 481: ... the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently r...

Page 482: ...more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax ...

Page 483: ...brasives as they can damage the paint metal or plastic on the vehicle Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer retailer Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to...

Page 484: ...erior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may b...

Page 485: ...of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish ...

Page 486: ... the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed ...

Page 487: ... 5 116 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Eq...

Page 488: ...he current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool down period protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look ...

Page 489: ...ent panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 5 109 ...

Page 490: ...rior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate Fuses Usage 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness ...

Page 491: ...arness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Break...

Page 492: ... of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 5 112 ...

Page 493: ...ntilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump 21 Fuel System Control Module 22 Headlamp Was...

Page 494: ...ble Pedals 39 Climate Controls Battery 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System Fuses sage 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 NOT USED 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary ...

Page 495: ... Drive System 68 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powert...

Page 496: ...nt caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 5 3L V8 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel and 6 0L V8 16 8 qt 15 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 3L V8 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel 6 0L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 31 5 gal 119 2 L Transmission Fluid 6 0 qt 5 7 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 6 qt 1 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y Oil filter should be changed at every oil c...

Page 497: ... Management J Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Iron 0 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block 3 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 with Active Fuel Management Y Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 117 ...

Page 498: ... NOTES 5 118 ...

Page 499: ... 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 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 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 500: ... to keep this vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qual...

Page 501: ...riving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 4 12 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 on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 8 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be d...

Page 502: ...s 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 service the vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since the last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the syst...

Page 503: ... Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 69 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 section Inspect suspension and steering co...

Page 504: ... damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Change transfer case fluid severe service See footnotes g and n ...

Page 505: ... 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 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 m 6 7 ...

Page 506: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and axle seals for leaks c Visually inspect hoses and have 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 cl...

Page 507: ...ly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service i Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer retailer perform this service See Engine Cool...

Page 508: ...e vehicle warranty Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 15 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary...

Page 509: ...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 starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking B...

Page 510: ... be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply 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 transmission in N Neutral slowly remove fo...

Page 511: ...luids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer retailer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil on page 5 15 Eng...

Page 512: ...ing GM Specification 9986115 Transfer Case DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans 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 ...

Page 513: ...rt GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 5 3L V8 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel 6 0L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 5 3L V8 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel 6 0L V8 12609877 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted 6 15 ...

Page 514: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 ...

Page 515: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 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 516: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 517: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19 ...

Page 518: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20 ...

Page 519: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 10 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 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation System ...

Page 520: ...manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Page 521: ...ute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BB...

Page 522: ...signed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1...

Page 523: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as addr...

Page 524: ...ressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General M...

Page 525: ...od of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users 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 U S pur...

Page 526: ...fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle ...

Page 527: ... of six requests per year Additional travel information is also available Allow three weeks for delivery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance a...

Page 528: ...Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranty in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance I...

Page 529: ...al and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Info...

Page 530: ...hicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your dealer retailer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center...

Page 531: ...surance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If po...

Page 532: ... you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle ha...

Page 533: ...omer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Mo...

Page 534: ...an residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM 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 c...

Page 535: ...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 536: ... other trip information Refer to the 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 ...

Page 537: ... the Airbags 1 65 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 132 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 132 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 105 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Fabric Carpet 5 101 Finish Care 5 104 Finish Damage 5 106 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Othe...

Page 538: ...rgencies 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 32 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 License Plate Lamps 5 53 Replacement Bulbs 5 53 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 71 C Calibration 3 55 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners iii Capacities and S...

Page 539: ...h Care 5 104 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 102 Interior 5 100 Leather 5 102 Tires 5 105 Cleaning cont Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 Weatherstrips 5 103 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 104 Climate Control System 3 20 Dual Automatic 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Clock Setting 3 77 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Compass 3 55 Content Theft Deterrent 2 28 Contro...

Page 540: ...r Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displays 3 46 3 52 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 67 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 58 Driving At Night 4 26 Before a Long Trip 4 28 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Highway Hypnosis 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 27 Off Road 4 12 Recovery Hooks 4 33 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 32 Winter 4 29 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...

Page 541: ...g 5 30 Starting 2 34 Entry Exit Lighting 3 18 Event Data Recorders 7 17 Extender Safety Belt 1 37 Exterior Cargo Lamps 3 17 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 19 Finish Damage 5 106 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 132 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 79 Flat Tire Changing 5 80 Flat Tire Storing 5 95 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Washe...

Page 542: ...lant Temperature 3 38 Fuel 3 44 Oil Pressure 3 41 Speedometer 3 31 Tachometer 3 31 Voltmeter Gage 3 35 Garage Door Opener 2 69 Gasoline Octane 5 6 Specifications 5 6 Glove Box 2 76 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 2 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 5 51 Daytime Running Lamp 3 15 Exterior Lamps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 8 Halogen Bulbs ...

Page 543: ...2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 56 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 3 39 Lamps Dome 3 17 Dome Lamp Override 3 18 Exterior Cargo 3 17 Reading 3 18 Lap Belt 1 35 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 29 LATCH System for Child Restraints 1 49 Level Control 4 46 License Plate Lamps 5 53 Light Airbag Readiness 3 32 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 3 37 Brake System Warning 3 36 Charging System 3 34 Cruise Control 3 43 Fog Lam...

Page 544: ... Locks 2 12 Loss of Control 4 11 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 49 Luggage Carrier 2 77 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 5 Power Controls 1 6 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 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Maintenance Record 6 17 Maintenance Replacement Parts...

Page 545: ...dometer 3 31 Odometer Trip 3 31 Off Road Driving 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Oil Engine 5 15 Pressure Gage 3 41 Pressure Light 3 42 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Older Children Restraints 1 37 Online Owner Center 7 5 OnStar Privacy 7 18 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 66 Operation Universal Home Remote System 2 70 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Outlets Accessory Power 3 19 Outside Convex Mirror 2 57 H...

Page 546: ...equency Identification 7 18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 7 18 Radio s 3 79 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 108 Rear Seat Audio 3 128 Reception 3 131 Setting the Clock 3 77 Theft Deterrent 3 130 Rainsense II Wipers 3 9 Reading Lamps 3 18 Rear Axle 5 45 Locking 4 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 128 R...

Page 547: ...w to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 20 Lap Belt 1 35 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 29 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Extender 1 37 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 35 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 15 Safety Warnings and Symbols iv Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats Center Seat 1 13 Heated and Cooled Seats 1 7 Heated Seats 1 7 Manual Lumbar 1 5 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 1 8 Power Lumbar 1 6 Power Seats 1 4 Rea...

Page 548: ... 4 9 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 130 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Steps Power Assist 2 24 Storage Areas All Weather Cargo Area 2 87 Center Console Storage Area 2 76 Center Overhead Console 2 76 Storage Areas cont Cupholders 2 76 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 76 Glove Box 2 76 Luggage Carrier 2 77 Top Box Storage 2 92 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 32 Sun Visors 2 27 Sunroof 2 93 T Tachometer ...

Page 549: ...5 56 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Wheel Replacement 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 70 Top Box Storage 2 92 Tow Haul Mode 2 41 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 44 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 40 Towing a Trailer 4 47 Your Vehicle 4 40 Traction StabiliTrak System 4 6 Trailer Recommendations 4 67 Transmission Fluid Automatic...

Page 550: ... Gages and Indicators 3 29 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 58 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Safety and Symbols iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Different Size 5 73 Replacement 5 76 Where to Put the Restraint 1 48 Windows 2 25 Power 2 26 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 3 9 Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 35 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 54 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 104 Wiper Fuses 5 108 Wipers 3 9 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2009 Avalanche

Reviews:

Brands by name

Popular brands

Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2009 Avalanche

Reviews:

Brands by name

Popular brands