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Chevrolet 2009 TrailBlazer, Owner'S Manual

Introducing the Chevrolet 2009 TrailBlazer, a robust SUV designed for unmatched performance on and off the road. Gain full control and understand your vehicle's every function with the comprehensive Owner's Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. Discover endless possibilities and conquer new adventures with confidence.

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CAUTION:

An 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.

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CAUTION:

Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,
can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL

®

can

cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, 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-COOL

®

. This coolant is designed to remain in the

vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km),
whichever occurs first.

The following explains the cooling system and how
to check and add coolant when it is low. If there
is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine
Overheating on page 5-35.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 TrailBlazer

Page 1: ...er DIC 3 47 Audio System s 3 62 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 10 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Rear Axle 5 49 Four Wheel Drive 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 109 Vehicle Id...

Page 2: ...ontrols 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 co...

Page 3: ... that could hurt you or other people Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard Read these cautions A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the...

Page 4: ...icle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the index 0 Adjustable Pedals 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lam...

Page 5: ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Airbag System 1 55 Where Are the Airbags 1 58 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 60 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 61 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 61 What Wil...

Page 6: ...tle 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 If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...he front of the horizontal control Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion using the rear of the horizontal control Raise or lower the entire seat using the entire horizontal control For seats with power reclining seatbacks see Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 7 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver seat ...

Page 8: ...re seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seat off The indicator lights above the button will come on to designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat tempe...

Page 9: ...ed position See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 24 for more information 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the memory settings do one of t...

Page 10: ...hree seconds The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory contro...

Page 11: ...her 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 If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback ...

Page 12: ...ght position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the vehicle To raise the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle 1 8 ...

Page 13: ... go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 14: ...t 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 Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down 1 10 ...

Page 15: ... flip the seat cushion forward Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback and fold the seatback forward The head restraint will automatically fold out of the wa...

Page 16: ...sh and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back i...

Page 17: ...jured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehic...

Page 18: ... 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 safety 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...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 35 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 23: ... 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 19 ...

Page 24: ...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 20 ...

Page 25: ...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 21 ...

Page 26: ...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 22 ...

Page 27: ...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 23 ...

Page 28: ...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 24 ...

Page 29: ...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 25 ...

Page 30: ...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 26 ...

Page 31: ...e belt across you more slowly If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 63 for more informat...

Page 32: ...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 28 ...

Page 33: ...eed to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 71 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away ...

Page 34: ...guide on top CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured 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 1 30 ...

Page 35: ...the seat Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...rn 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 fit snu...

Page 38: ...o wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt 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...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 36 ...

Page 41: ...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 37 ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 40 ...

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

Page 46: ...killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system...

Page 47: ...r 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 the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion The labels are located above a flap at the base of the seatback in the rear outside seating positions The a...

Page 50: ...ther 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 42 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the ...

Page 51: ...d 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 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors s...

Page 52: ...shade route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback For vehicles that have a headrest or head restrain...

Page 53: ... using LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 43 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top stra...

Page 54: ...run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 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 50 ...

Page 55: ...r more information 7 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 Rear Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the ...

Page 56: ...d or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing s...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt 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 1 54 ...

Page 59: ...nd the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in your 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 dr...

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

Page 61: ...or them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 35 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The lig...

Page 62: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 58 ...

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

Page 64: ... 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 in many side impacts In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the res...

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

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

Page 67: ...module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger...

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

Page 69: ...age 3 33 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on may inflate the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have...

Page 70: ...or 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 adjust the head restraint See Head Restraints on page 1 10 6 Restart the vehicle If...

Page 71: ...euvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick 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 sen...

Page 72: ...ur Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic mod...

Page 73: ...are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 If your vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5 77 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions ...

Page 74: ...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 5 112 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 75: ...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 76: ... NOTES 1 72 ...

Page 77: ...SS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Canada Only 2 19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Ignition Positions 2 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 23 Starting the Engine 2 23 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 24 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Active Fuel Management 2 26 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Four Wheel Drive 2 30 Parking Brake 2 34 Shifting Into ...

Page 78: ...al Home Remote System 2 48 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 2 49 Storage Areas 2 53 Glove Box 2 53 Overhead Console 2 53 Center Console Storage 2 54 Luggage Carrier 2 54 Rear Floor Storage Cover 2 55 Convenience Net 2 56 Cargo Cover 2 56 Cargo Tie Downs 2 57 Sunroof 2 57 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 79: ... move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children This vehicle has keys that can be used for the ignition and door lock that will fit with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer retailer provides the owner with a pair of identic...

Page 80: ...terference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the d...

Page 81: ...nter DIC on page 3 47 Q Lock Press to lock all the doors Press Q again within three seconds and the horn chirps L Panic Press to sound the horn The headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds To turn it off press L again or wait 30 seconds or start the vehicle Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen...

Page 82: ...e battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Separate the transmitter with a flat thin object inserted into the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing 2 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 4 Snap the transmitter ...

Page 83: ...rcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter You can use yo...

Page 84: ...te the delay locking A chime will sound All doors and the liftgate can be reopened for up to five seconds from the time the last door is closed Five seconds after the last door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted i...

Page 85: ...an be programmed Mode 1 All doors lock when the transmission is shifted out of P Park Mode 2 All doors lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph 13 km h The automatic door locks were pre programmed at the factory to lock all the doors when the transmission is shifted into gear The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting Choose one o...

Page 86: ...hat you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the current auto lock unlock setting will not be modified See your dealer for more information Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programming options Mode 1 Driver s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into P Park Mode 2 All doors unlock when t...

Page 87: ... press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unlocking options You will have 30 seconds to begin programming If you exceed the 30 second limit the locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have left the program mode If this occurs repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re enter the programming mode You can exit t...

Page 88: ...ge the security lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking you...

Page 89: ...ent panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 38 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the ce...

Page 90: ...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 14 ...

Page 91: ...ton to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors With power windows the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 23 The driver s door also has a switch for each of the passenger s wind...

Page 92: ...mal operation Sun 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 Su...

Page 93: ... locked with the key or manual door lock 3 Close all doors The security light should turn off after about 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off If a locked door is opened without the key or the RKE transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery ...

Page 94: ...ock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder has been tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the security light will turn off about five seconds after the key is turned to ON RUN If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing befo...

Page 95: ...rized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Canada Only Your vehicle has 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...

Page 96: ...in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the second current driver s key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 5 After the engine has started...

Page 97: ... full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops 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 98: ...C ACCESSORY If this doesn t work then the vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This is the position in which you can operate electrical accessories C ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights The switch stays in this position when the engine is running If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN...

Page 99: ... 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 then released when the engine begins cranking the...

Page 100: ... Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice The engine is designed to work with the electronics 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...

Page 101: ...rtment next to the battery box facing the engine 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 Volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty ...

Page 102: ...will operate in the half cylinder mode allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power is required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the gear shift lever P Park This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position...

Page 103: ...ve the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park if the transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in Neutral See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 30 See Shifting Into Park on page 2 35 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully a...

Page 104: ...ar while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing an...

Page 105: ...tton on the shift handle While the button is pressed move the shifter in the 2 Second position You can also use 2 Second for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces 1 First This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 Second without using the brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in 1 First while the vehicle is moving ...

Page 106: ...ed periods of time Notice If you continually drive your vehicle with the transfer case in AUTO or Four Wheel Drive you could shorten the life of the transfer case or the Four Wheel Drive system The selector switch should be left in Two Wheel Drive High mode Only use AUTO and Four Wheel Drive when you need extra traction such as in wet or slippery road conditions Automatic Transfer Case If the vehi...

Page 107: ...u are driving off road in deep sand deep mud and climbing or descending steep hills CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral See Parking Brake on page 2 34 Neutral Shift the vehicle s transfer case to Ne...

Page 108: ...transmission into gear If you turn the knob to Four Wheel Low when the vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in N Neutral After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of Four Wheel Low To shift fro...

Page 109: ...for one second to ensure that the transfer case is in Neutral 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of Neutral To shift the transfer case out of Neutral do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Put the ...

Page 110: ...on in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 36 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 111: ...ur transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in Neutral See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 30 Always put the shift lever fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 48 To shift into P Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park by pres...

Page 112: ... shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pressing the button on the console shift lever 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 forc...

Page 113: ... charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 5 43 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again 3 Move the sh...

Page 114: ...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 115: ... in P Park with the parking brake firmly set CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Thevehicle 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...

Page 116: ... Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and or temperature display See Compass on page 2 42 for more information about the compass display See Temperature Display after in this section Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar...

Page 117: ...an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time please consult your dealer retailer Under certain circumstances a delay in updating the temperature is normal Passenger Airbag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror displays the word ON or an airbag symbo...

Page 118: ...na mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed press and hold O or depending on the mirror press COMP until CAL displays The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mp...

Page 119: ...Release the button After several seconds of inactivity the new zone number locks in and the compass display returns 4 Calibrate the compass as previously described Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside rearview mirrors to see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside your vehicle Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold ...

Page 120: ... up by moving the knob in the opposite direction Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirrors toward the vehicle To return the mirrors to their original position push outward Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the ...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar 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 ...

Page 124: ...n has expired and all services have been deactivated Press the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R...

Page 125: ...e of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming the Universal Home Remote Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes See...

Page 126: ...Universal Home Remote buttons 2 Hold the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view The hand held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver motor head unit 3 At the same time press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the ...

Page 127: ...mote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8 It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining steps 6 After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed locate inside the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may var...

Page 128: ...stem call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty progr...

Page 129: ...buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section beginning with Step 2 For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 6 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glove box handle ...

Page 130: ...he luggage carrier like paneling plywood or a mattress the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven This can cause a driver to lose control The item being carried could be violently torn off and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle Items may be carried inside Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle If your vehicle has a luggage...

Page 131: ...e carrier is locked and cargo is still securely fastened When the luggage carrier is not in use place the crossrails at the following positions for wind noise reduction Place one crossrail at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door Rear Floor Storage Cover CAUTION If any removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a...

Page 132: ...anel and release 3 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover 4 Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Squeeze one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade fro...

Page 133: ...s and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays If it is in the closed position it will open when the sunroof opens Do not keep the sun...

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Page 135: ...ccessory Power Outlet s 3 19 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 20 Dual Climate Control System 3 20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Rear Climate Control System 3 27 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 28 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 29 Speedometer and Odometer 3 30 Trip Odometer 3 30 Tachometer 3 30 Safety Belt Reminders 3 31 Airbag Readiness ...

Page 136: ...eration and Displays 3 48 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 51 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 56 Audio System s 3 62 Setting the Clock 3 63 Radio s 3 64 Using an MP3 3 80 XM Radio Messages 3 84 Navigation Radio System 3 85 Bluetooth 3 85 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 96 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 108 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 109 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 109 Radio Reception 3 110 Fixed Mast Antenn...

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Page 139: ... page 3 62 K Dual Climate Control System on page 3 20 L Dome Lamp Override on page 3 17 M Fog Lamps on page 3 16 If Equipped Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 16 N Hood Release on page 5 11 O Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 47 P Ashtray See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 19 Q Shift Lever and StabiliTrak Bu...

Page 140: ...n the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is on the outboard side of the steering column under the turn signal lever Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to change the position then release the lever to lock Do not adjust the s...

Page 141: ...s to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns to its starting position when it is released If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb could be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 119 If the vehicle has a t...

Page 142: ...or light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets high beam headlamps be used to signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps turn on They...

Page 143: ...from you to the first solid band past the delay settings For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield gently loosen or thaw them If they become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer L Windshield Washer Press the winds...

Page 144: ... control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press located in the center of the control The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If the windshield can be washed but not the rear window check the fluid level Cruise Control With cruise control a spe...

Page 145: ...trols are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever 9 Off Turns the cruise control system off and cancels the set speed memory R On Turns the cruise control system on S Resume Accelerate Resume a set speed or to accelerate T Set Press this button located at the end of the lever to set a speed CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a ...

Page 146: ...oing faster until the switch is released or the brakes are applied So unless you want the vehicle to go faster do not hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed Press T at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal The vehicle will now c...

Page 147: ...down When the brakes are applied the cruise control will disengage Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the cruise switch to 9 Shift the transmission to N Neutral Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Headlamps The exterior lamps knob is locat...

Page 148: ... mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK OFF 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 DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterio...

Page 149: ...d nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only 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 comes on afte...

Page 150: ...cator light turns on near the button while the fog lamps are on Fog lamps turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on th...

Page 151: ...vehicle has entry lighting When any door is opened the dome lamps come on as long as the dome override lamp override button is not pressed in When all the doors are closed the lamps stay on for a short period of time and then turn off automatically If you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lamps come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp over...

Page 152: ...outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rare cases at the highest levels of cor...

Page 153: ...ing electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with this feature the a...

Page 154: ...is 0 F 18 C or lower use the engine coolant heater if the vehicle has one to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle 9 Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed If the knob is in off mode outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed based on the position of the air delivery mode knob The temperature can still be adjusted using the temperature kno...

Page 155: ... mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off An indicator light comes on and the system begins to cool and dehumidify the air inside of the vehicle You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Recirculation Press to turn the...

Page 156: ...r damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system the heating cooling and ventilation can be controlled on the vehicle When the vehicle is first started and the climate control system is on or if the climate cont...

Page 157: ...anges to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down the vehicle 2 Set the driver s and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 72 F 22 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to adjust Turn the driver or passenger side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If a temperature setting of 60 F 15 C is chosen the system wi...

Page 158: ... air delivery modes will appear on the display as it is being adjusted The display shows the selected air delivery mode and the driver temperature setting for five seconds To change the current air delivery mode select one of the following H Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets Some air is directed toward the wi...

Page 159: ... for short times to avoid exterior odors You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle It can be used to help prev...

Page 160: ...dhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from a...

Page 161: ...he air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger temperature setting PWR Power Press to turn the rear climate controls on or off Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow to the rear seat area H Panel Air is directed to the rear console outlets Bi level Air is directed to the second seat side floor outlets and the...

Page 162: ...ing 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 lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gages can in...

Page 163: ...et you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel version shown Canada Base and SS Model similar 3 29 ...

Page 164: ...dometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 48 The odo...

Page 165: ...veral seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 63 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and ...

Page 166: ...shes for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the v...

Page 167: ...s a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit o...

Page 168: ...ht 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 charging system A charging system message in the Driver Information Center DIC can also a...

Page 169: ... the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling 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 higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum powe...

Page 170: ...e system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON RUN If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If ...

Page 171: ... or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on the vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on the 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 ...

Page 172: ...he system If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center a message will appear also see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 51 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle unde...

Page 173: ...Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system...

Page 174: ...a TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misf...

Page 175: ...lly corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away...

Page 176: ...nes that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the battery has recently been 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 be...

Page 177: ...perature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure Change Engine Oil Light Your vehicle may have a change engine oil light When this light comes on it means that an oil change and other maintenance procedures are required fo...

Page 178: ...Engine Power Light This light comes on when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle s performance occurs The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light...

Page 179: ...dicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If...

Page 180: ...door is on Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank...

Page 181: ...isplay is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer If your vehicle has DIC buttons they are located on the steering wheel The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer fuel economy customization features and warning status messages If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed Scroll through the odometer and t...

Page 182: ...the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge any warning or service messages Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel buttons trip information fuel information customization or select button will also acknowledge any warnings or service messag...

Page 183: ...button for more than four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B Tire Pressures On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the select button to scroll throug...

Page 184: ...ntil AVG ECON appears on the display This mode shows how many miles per gallon MPG liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or kilometers per liter km L your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If t...

Page 185: ...ssages may not require immediate action Press any of the DIC buttons on the steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display Take any...

Page 186: ...ssage See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 This message clears itself after 10 seconds or you can manually clear it from the DIC display DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed 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 ENGINE COOLANT HOT ENG...

Page 187: ...L PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 5 18 for more information This message displays if low oil ...

Page 188: ...rake system needs service See your dealer retailer SERVICE CHARGING SYS System This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 3 34 The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fu...

Page 189: ... be displayed on the DIC STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave StabiliTrak on However you should t...

Page 190: ...d management will be modified and the driven wheels can spin more freely For more details on this mode see StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to...

Page 191: ...re information Unlock Doors Press 4 until UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK appears in the display To select your preference for automatic unlocking press r while UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK is displayed on the DIC Pressing r will scroll through the following settings UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK The driver s door will be unloc...

Page 192: ... on to the next feature press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Unlock Feedback Press 4 until UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter press r while UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS is displayed on the DIC Pressing r will scroll through the following setti...

Page 193: ...headlamps will stay on for 3 minutes HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The headlamps will not turn on To select a setting and move on to the next feature press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Perimeter Lights Press 4 until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press r while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is displayed on the DIC Pressing r will scroll...

Page 194: ...s if your vehicle has this feature press r while SEAT RECALL OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing r will scroll through the following settings SEAT RECALL OFF default The driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will only be recalled when the memory button 1 or 2 is pressed SEAT RECALL AT KEY IN The driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will be recalled...

Page 195: ...ence for display language press r while LANGUAGE ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC Pressing r will scroll through the following settings ENGLISH default All messages will appear in English FRANCAIS All messages will appear in French ESPANOL All messages will appear in Spanish To select a setting and move on to the next feature press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC If you accident...

Page 196: ...ions press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Audio System s Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features CAUTION Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving This system provides acce...

Page 197: ... RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 23 for more information Setting the Clock The clock can be set with the ignition on or off The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour displays AM or PM displays for m...

Page 198: ...Radio s Base Radio Shown Bose Similar Base MP3 Radio shown Bose similar 3 64 ...

Page 199: ...d national emergencies Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station nam...

Page 200: ...efault on the display press the DISPL or INFO knob until the desired display is shown then briefly press and hold the knob until a beep is heard The selected display becomes the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise while driving by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set the volume at the desi...

Page 201: ...ard The radio goes to a preset station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following ste...

Page 202: ...s and treble to the manual mode push and release this button until CUSTOM displays The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio has the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO Press and turn to adjust the speakers To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers 1 Push and rele...

Page 203: ...hat was playing SCAN To scan the stations within a PTY for all Radios except the MP3 Radio 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE or P TYPE and the last selected PTY displays 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY displays press and hold either SCAN or TYPE arrow for two seconds and the radio begins scanning the s...

Page 204: ...nds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only For the Base Radio pushbuttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the TYPE button to activate pro...

Page 205: ...that broadcasts traffic announcements No Traf displays If TRAF displays press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements The radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service INFO Information If the current station has a mess...

Page 206: ...le A service fee is required to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 in Canada Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3 84 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playi...

Page 207: ... 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 the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player mechanism Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a ...

Page 208: ...ch CD displays Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number displays To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button if not already in CD mode then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar displays under the CD number that is playing and the track number displays Z Eject Base or MP3 Radio Press to eject a CD Eject can be activated with either the igniti...

Page 209: ...rough the CD 2 NEXT Base Radio Press to go to the next track TRACK and the track number displays If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player continues moving forward through the CD REV or 3 REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse quickly within a track For the Base Radio press and hold for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it fo...

Page 210: ...ALL displays Press again to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is stored when a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section o p SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track On some radios pressing the left arrow if more...

Page 211: ...istening to the radio or to listen to an auxiliary source such as rear seat entertainment if equipped Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature 1 Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD See LOAD CD listed previously in this section for more information 2 ...

Page 212: ...s added to the song list the track is added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST displays 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep sounds followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep sounds after four seconds S LIST EMPTY displays indicating the song list h...

Page 213: ...f the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If the vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol displays indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through the vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE displays The c...

Page 214: ...onserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names An MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders can also be played The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum of ...

Page 215: ...e first track under the root directory When all tracks from the root directory have played play continues from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder play begins again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been...

Page 216: ...nd hold 3 REV for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold 3 REV for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed Release 3 REV to play the passage REV and the elapsed time of the track displays 4 FWD Forward Press and hold to advance quickly within a track Press and hold 4 FWD for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times the...

Page 217: ...ext display mode Track mode displays the current track number and the ID3 tag song name Folder playlist mode displays the current folder or playlist number and the folder playlist name Time of day mode displays the time of day and the ID3 tag song name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until the desired display appears then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio...

Page 218: ...tly in service Tune in to another channel Off Air This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unauth This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package Unauth This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package CH Unavail This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station wa...

Page 219: ...our dealer retailer Navigation Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system see the separate Navigation System manual Bluetooth Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls The system can be used while the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY position The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft 9...

Page 220: ...icle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available Refer to the OnStar owner s guide for more information Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to t...

Page 221: ...h Phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press and hold 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 List The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devi...

Page 222: ... Store Digit Store Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually 1 Press and hold g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Store The system responds with Store number please followed by a tone 3 Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses If the system recognizes...

Page 223: ...d number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time and the system will repeat them 4 After the complete number has been entered say Store The system responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds...

Page 224: ...eturning to the main menu If the name tag is incorrect say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if present To use the delete all name tags command 1 Press and hold g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followe...

Page 225: ...er to be re entered Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press and hold g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone 4 Continue e...

Page 226: ...led will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When a...

Page 227: ... Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To Mute a call 1 Press g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Mute Call The system responds with Call muted To Cancel Mute 1 Press g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Mute Call The system responds with Resuming ...

Page 228: ...e 3 Say Voice The system responds with OK accessing phone name The cell phone s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can be programmed into...

Page 229: ...on 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 Opera...

Page 230: ...es The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light illuminates on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement following for more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The transmitters are loca...

Page 231: ... the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Standard RCA cables not included are needed to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks The yellow connector inputs video and the red a...

Page 232: ...quipped The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones earlier in this section for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system can be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on Once the RSE system is selected as an audio so...

Page 233: ...ayer or on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The DVD player power can be turned on while the ignition is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code in the country that the vehicle was sold The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of mo...

Page 234: ...ry DVD Use the navigation arrows to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs To change a...

Page 235: ...isc is already in the player press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin to play the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a dis...

Page 236: ...ds the disc after a short period of time The disc is stored in the DVD player The DVD player does not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light can affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control If the remote...

Page 237: ...VD or CD To stop fast reversing press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD or CD Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD t Previous Track Chapter Press to return to the start of the current...

Page 238: ...n DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitle Press to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Fast Forward Press to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding press again This button might not work while the DVD...

Page 239: ...gnition might not be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light flashes Disc will not play The system might be off The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light flashes The system might be in auxiliary mode The disc is upside down or is not compatible The picture does not fill the screen There are bla...

Page 240: ...r indicator light flashes Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to play from the beginning of the DVD The auxiliary source is running bu...

Page 241: ...wing errors can display on the video screen Disc Format Error This message displays if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Error This message displays if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected Disc Play Error This message displays if the DVD player cannot play the disc Scratched or damaged discs cause this...

Page 242: ...headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA is not able to control the source The rear seat audio can be operated while the main radio is off P Power Press to turn the system on or off The rear speakers are muted when the power is turned on u Volume Turn to increase ...

Page 243: ...errent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved to a different vehicle When the when the ignition is in the off position a blinking red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed Audio Steering...

Page 244: ...nd static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencie...

Page 245: ...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 Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio recep...

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Page 247: ...tive Driving 4 14 Off Road Driving 4 14 Driving at Night 4 27 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 29 Winter Driving 4 30 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 32 Loading the Vehicle 4 33 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 39 Towing 4 4...

Page 248: ...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 13 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 249: ... of alcohol with 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 ...

Page 250: ...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 251: ...et us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in 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 ...

Page 252: ...when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle has the StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions Traction control activates when the controller senses wheel spin StabiliTrak will selectively apply the...

Page 253: ... come on and TRACTION CONTROL OFF will be displayed For vehicles without a DIC the StabiliTrak indicator light will come on Momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak button again will return the system to the STABILITRAK ON mode STABILITRAK OFF The driver can turn off StabiliTrak by pressing the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds The StabiliTrak light will come on and STABILITRAK OFF will be...

Page 254: ...eme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 32 for more information When the transfer case is in 4LO the stability system is automatically disabled The StabiliTrak light will come on and the STABILITRAK OFF message will appear on the DIC The StabiliTrak system cannot be turned on until the vehicle is switched to 2HI 4HI o...

Page 255: ...relevant DIC messages are displayed the transfer case could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and messages are displayed StabiliTrak may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When thi...

Page 256: ...there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions 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 Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed Traction in a cu...

Page 257: ...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 258: ...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 259: ...uickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with re...

Page 260: ...w to add oil see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Off Road Driving Vehicles with four wheel drive can be used for off road driving Vehicles without four wheel drive should not be driven off road except on a level solid surface The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds especially on ro...

Page 261: ...at 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 enough fuel that fluid levels are where they should be and that the spare tire if the vehicle has one is fully inflated Be sure to read all the information about four wheel drive vehicles in this manu...

Page 262: ... loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the floor forwar...

Page 263: ...materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Check to see if there are any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle in case something happens to...

Page 264: ...ke you over many different kinds of terrain Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Surface Conditions Off roading surfaces can be hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle s steering acceleration and braking in different ways Depending on the surface slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction an...

Page 265: ...m driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights Use good judgment about what is safe and what is not Driving on Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do There are some hills that simply cannot be driven no matter how wel...

Page 266: ...such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill...

Page 267: ...om rolling backwards and apply the parking brake If the engine is still running shift the transmission to R Reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in R Reverse If the engine has stopped running you need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to P Park and restart the engine Then shift to R Reverse release the p...

Page 268: ...ll side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to Neutral when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park This is because the Neutral position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be ...

Page 269: ...iving down a hill When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across The vehicle could roll over Never go downhill with the transmission in N Neutral called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphil...

Page 270: ...ling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the inc...

Page 271: ...stances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud keep the vehicle moving so it does not get stuck When driving on sand wheel traction changes On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turn...

Page 272: ...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 273: ...erences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water CAUTION Wet bra...

Page 274: ... cruise control Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads g...

Page 275: ...ill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut...

Page 276: ... on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are 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 th...

Page 277: ...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 278: ...ft 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 little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerato...

Page 279: ...the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rat...

Page 280: ...ht B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 58 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Wei...

Page 281: ...0 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your t...

Page 282: ...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 283: ...ecific 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 Your vehicle may have an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 4...

Page 284: ...need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights Please note your vehicle ...

Page 285: ... of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also importa...

Page 286: ... towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations What is the distan...

Page 287: ... towed see Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section 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 Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Tw...

Page 288: ...e steps listed in this manual are followed to dinghy tow a four wheel drive vehicle Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four wheel drive vehicle 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P Park 2 Turn the engine off but leave the ignition in the ACC ACCESSORY position 3 Firmly set the parking brake 4 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to t...

Page 289: ...Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and remove the key the steering wheel will still turn After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 30 Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If a two wheel drive vehicle is towed with the re...

Page 290: ... into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Shift the transfer case to Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 30 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Release th...

Page 291: ...ly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 34 4 Put the transmission in P Park 5 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following 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 4 4...

Page 292: ... Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 7 Shi...

Page 293: ...ded period of time some bleed down of the suspension is normal Upon starting the vehicle proper height will be achieved Overload Protection The air suspension system is equipped with overload protection Overload protection is designed to protect the air suspension system and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded When the overload protection mode is on it will not allow da...

Page 294: ...d result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your dealer retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving the ve...

Page 295: ...ns 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 trailer tongue The weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altit...

Page 296: ... 216 kg 4WD TrailBlazer 5 3 L V8 Engine 3 42 6 100 lbs 2 767 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 2WD TrailBlazer SS 6 0 L V8 Engine 4 10 6 800 lbs 3 084 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg AWD TrailBlazer SS 6 0 L V8 Engine 4 10 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and traile...

Page 297: ...can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow If towing a trailer the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum ...

Page 298: ...han the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be Expect tongue weight to be at least 10 per...

Page 299: ...of tongue weight that can be handled Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight expect that the largest trailer the vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to ...

Page 300: ...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 it becomes separated from the hitch Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chain...

Page 301: ...or the open road Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes star...

Page 302: ...panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might ...

Page 303: ...absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If the engine has been left running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not m...

Page 304: ...rtant in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The vehicle may have a seven wire trailer towing harness This harness may have a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer conne...

Page 305: ...er side under the instrument panel These wires should be connected to an electric trailer brake controller by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center The vehicle may be equipped with a four pin trailer towing harness This harness has a four pin trailer connector that contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Running Lamp...

Page 306: ... NOTES 4 60 ...

Page 307: ...ner Filter 5 24 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 25 Cooling System 5 28 Engine Coolant 5 29 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 34 Engine Overheating 5 35 Engine Fan Noise 5 36 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Rear Axle 5 49 Four Wheel Drive 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Ta...

Page 308: ... 109 Fabric Carpet 5 111 Leather 5 111 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 112 Care of Safety Belts 5 112 Weatherstrips 5 112 Washing Your Vehicle 5 113 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 113 Finish Care 5 114 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 114 Aluminum Wheels 5 115 Tires 5 115 Sheet Metal Damage 5 116 Finish Damage 5 116 Underbody Maintenance 5 116 Chemical Paint Spotting 5...

Page 309: ...cs durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer re...

Page 310: ...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 311: ...side of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it This can cause wind noise and can affect 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 ...

Page 312: ...he engine If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking the engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 or 3 511 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of ga...

Page 313: ... designed for those fuels Notice This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopent...

Page 314: ...ar phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave 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 To remove the fuel cap ...

Page 315: ... 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 There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if the gas cap is not properly installed See Check Gas Cap Light on page 3 47 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while ...

Page 316: ...ckup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include l...

Page 317: ... the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood...

Page 318: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 319: ... See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 34 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 43 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir S...

Page 320: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 321: ...ck See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 34 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 43 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Bra...

Page 322: ...When you open the hood on the 6 0L V8 TrailBlazer SS engine here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 323: ... See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 F Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 34 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 43 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 J Brake Master Cylinder R...

Page 324: ... back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the V8 engine add at l...

Page 325: ...or 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 the way back in when you are through 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine Only Remove the engine cover to access the engine oil fill cap 1 Remove the screw in the center of the cover 2 Remove the cover from the stud on the driver side 3 Pull the cover up and off the bracket...

Page 326: ...s SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol...

Page 327: ...tion can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty SAE 5W 30 SAE 5W 30 is best for the vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has bee...

Page 328: ...hen to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oi...

Page 329: ... turn the key to LOCK OFF If the light message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand clean...

Page 330: ...change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover 2 Remove th...

Page 331: ...eaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into the engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at th...

Page 332: ...t high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in 3 Third until the engine tempera...

Page 333: ...iew on page 5 12 for more information on location 2 Reinstall it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again If the dipstick does not go down the tube easily turn the blade and try again until it is fully inserted in the tube 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check ...

Page 334: ...correct 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 12 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the ...

Page 335: ... Notice 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 w...

Page 336: ...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 337: ...s done The coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark If it is not there may be a leak in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill...

Page 338: ...he cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If coolant is needed add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap ...

Page 339: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 33 ...

Page 340: ...sure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 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 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed c...

Page 341: ...both fans should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If Steam Is Coming From The ...

Page 342: ...le distance from the car in front of you If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Engine Fan Noise The vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the c...

Page 343: ... compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Cold mark For vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines the level should be at the FULL mark ...

Page 344: ... 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 the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very ...

Page 345: ...t sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top 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 th...

Page 346: ... 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 347: ... 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 348: ...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 12 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 349: ... 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 350: ... on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been h...

Page 351: ...And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the 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 ...

Page 352: ...ry and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making ...

Page 353: ...connect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 5 47 ...

Page 354: ...heck Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and ...

Page 355: ...L V8 Engine the proper level is from 0 6 inch to 1 6 inches 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle differential cover Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 For vehicles equipped with the SS package to add lubricant when the level is low use S...

Page 356: ...and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubric...

Page 357: ... on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 50 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use T...

Page 358: ...im If the headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 54 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratc...

Page 359: ...ve the three retaining screws B from the socket plate 5 Remove the socket plate 6 Holding the socket pull the bulb to release it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket and tighten the three screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up the locator pins with the retainers in the vehicle s body 11 Reinstall t...

Page 360: ...mbly 3 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 5 Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp W5W Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer 5 54 ...

Page 361: ... blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notc...

Page 362: ...the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly o...

Page 363: ...ss The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Rotate the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm 4 Replace the wiper blade 5 Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position 5 57 ...

Page 364: ...e on page 4 33 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden...

Page 365: ...damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Winter Tires For cold weather driving conditions you may prefer to get tires designed for snow or ice if your vehicle has P255 50R20 size tires See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 5 ...

Page 366: ...es C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured ...

Page 367: ...ion 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 passenger P Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply constr...

Page 368: ... 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 kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and...

Page 369: ...ht 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 33 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire ...

Page 370: ...r New Tires on page 5 74 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 sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 78 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 371: ...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 example of the T...

Page 372: ...you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires...

Page 373: ...or more information Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor 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 pre...

Page 374: ...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 69 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tir...

Page 375: ... the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation...

Page 376: ... of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message is also displayed The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause the malfun...

Page 377: ...er for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order d...

Page 378: ...nsor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for 10 seconds then stop and listen for a single horn chirp The single horn chirp should sound within 15 seconds confirming that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position If you do not hear the confirming single horn chirp you will need to start over with step number one 6 Proceed to the passenger side f...

Page 379: ...es 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 damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 74 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 80 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern sh...

Page 380: ...o 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 93 Make sure the spare tire if the vehicle has one 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 5 106 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as mainte...

Page 381: ...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 382: ...orrect size brand and type of tires on your vehicle s wheels CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on the vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are ...

Page 383: ... rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes rollover airbags traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chan...

Page 384: ...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 385: ...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 386: ...eaks 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 the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire...

Page 387: ...l Tire Chains CAUTION Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer rec...

Page 388: ...t 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 the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with...

Page 389: ... rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure CAUTION Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike...

Page 390: ...tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions This vehicle may have one of the following tire sealant and compressor kits The kit includes 5 84 ...

Page 391: ... the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly mu...

Page 392: ...eratures warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes This will help to inflate the tire faster Always do a safety check first See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5 82 Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 5 92 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power ...

Page 393: ...ersed into the tire the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 The pressure gage C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the...

Page 394: ...hrough 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi...

Page 395: ...ways do a safety check first See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5 82 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 5 92 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 5 89 ...

Page 396: ...compressor on The compressor will inflate the tire with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 The pressure gage C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to ...

Page 397: ...tion in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which ...

Page 398: ... liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 2 Open the rear floor storage lid See Rear Floor Storage Cover on page 2 55 The tire sealant and compressor kit is attached to the floor with two straps 3 Remove the straps 4 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the storage compartment 5 Remove tire sealant and compressor kit from the storage bag 5 92 ...

Page 399: ...e shift lever in P Park 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tir...

Page 400: ...under the rear seat To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 11 for more information The tools you will be using include A Wheel Wrench B Wheel Blocks C Extension s Socket End D Handle Jack End E Jack 5 94 ...

Page 401: ...round A Wheel Wrench B Hoist Shaft C Extension D Retainer E Spare or Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Up 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C 3 Insert the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bu...

Page 402: ...wer See Secondary Latch System on page 5 103 for more information 5 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening 6 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before dr...

Page 403: ...rmation 2 Use the flat end of the wheel wrench to carefully pry off the center cap 3 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts by turning the nuts one turn counterclockwise Do not remove them yet 4 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 5 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack 5 97 ...

Page 404: ...ehicle 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 Front Position Rear P...

Page 405: ...7 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 8 Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire 5 99 ...

Page 406: ...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 93 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 5 100 ...

Page 407: ...11 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel 12 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 101 ...

Page 408: ... with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for...

Page 409: ...e spare or flat tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next 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 s...

Page 410: ... Tools on page 5 94 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 7 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitti...

Page 411: ...cket end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 13 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinsta...

Page 412: ...will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored und...

Page 413: ...s repaired Once the tire is repaired replace the hubcap 3 Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear 4 Pull the retainer D through the wheel 5 Put the socket end of the extension C through the hole just above the rear bumper at a 45 degree angle downward Connect the socket end of the extension to the hoist shaft B 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue tur...

Page 414: ... in the vehicle as shown next A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Knob F Wheel Blocks and Jack 1 Attach the handle A wheel wrench B and extension D in the slots provided 2 Roll up the instruction label C and return to the slot in the tool kit 3 Assemble the wheel blocks F to the jack 4 Turn the knob E on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head 5 Return the rear seat to it...

Page 415: ...lat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not al...

Page 416: ...e s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Products that remove odors from the vehicle s upholstery and clean the vehicle s glass can be obtained from your dealer retailer Do not clean the vehicle using A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interi...

Page 417: ...t the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used test a small hidden area for colorfastness first If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning process has been c...

Page 418: ...ey can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely...

Page 419: ...ler 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 dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and wat...

Page 420: ... 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 be used on chr...

Page 421: ...ar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes could damage the aluminum or chrome plated whee...

Page 422: ... 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 423: ...ntification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps identify the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has th...

Page 424: ...ng Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 68 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cool...

Page 425: ...ge Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Remove...

Page 426: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps 5 Driver Side High Beam Headlamp 5 120 ...

Page 427: ...nel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 26 Engine 1 27 Backup Fuses Usage 28 Engine Control Module 1 29 Engine Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector A 32 Trailer 33 Antilock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower 36 Ignition B 50 Passenger Side Trailer Turn 51 Driver Side Trailer Turn 52 Hazard Flashers 53 Transmission 54 Oxygen Sensor B 55 Oxygen Sensor A ...

Page 428: ... Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain 69 Air Solenoid Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block 5 122 ...

Page 429: ...6 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 09 Rear Wiper 10 Driver Door Module 11 Amplifier 12 Passenger Door Module 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Driver Side Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 17 Passenger Side Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Blank 21 Lock 5 123 ...

Page 430: ...ion Control Module 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lamps Fuses Usage 38 Driver Side Turn Signal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Passenger Side Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Bra...

Page 431: ...tion Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 2L L6 9 7 qt 9 2 L 5 3L V8 11 2 qt 10 6 L 6 0L V8 11 2 qt 10 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L 6 0L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L 5 125 ...

Page 432: ...00 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4 2L L6 Engine S Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 Engine M Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 Engine H Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 126 ...

Page 433: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 434: ... important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from the vehicle To help protect the environment and to keep the vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain the vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition B...

Page 435: ...r dealer retailer to have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment have your dealer retailer do these jobs When you go to your dealer retailer for service trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts To purcha...

Page 436: ...r to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 22 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engine oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is r...

Page 437: ...and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 73 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 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 components See footnote b Inspect engine coolin...

Page 438: ...nspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote...

Page 439: ...r suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc 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 co...

Page 440: ... 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 Coolant on page 5 29 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condens...

Page 441: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire if the vehicle has one See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 If the vehicle ...

Page 442: ...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 443: ...nhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking ...

Page 444: ...il that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM ...

Page 445: ...versal Joint Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Body Door...

Page 446: ...rt GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 24208576 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2L L6 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 2 L6 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 12609877 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 in 56 cm 12368668 Rear 16 in 41 cm 15232655 6 14 ...

Page 447: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 2L L6 Engine 5 3L V8 and 6 0L V8 Engines 6 15 ...

Page 448: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 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 16 ...

Page 449: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 450: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 451: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 17 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation System ...

Page 452: ...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 453: ...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 454: ...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 455: ...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 456: ...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 457: ...le such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800...

Page 458: ... miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without n...

Page 459: ... to change a flat tire with the spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service is provided to jump start a dead battery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incide...

Page 460: ...rvice If assistance cannot be provided right away the Roadside Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility Scheduling Service Appoi...

Page 461: ...g on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer s...

Page 462: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 463: ...g Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not s...

Page 464: ...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 465: ... 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 466: ...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 467: ...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 468: ...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 469: ... 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 470: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 471: ...58 All Wheel Drive 5 48 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 10 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 111 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 111 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 115 Care of Safety Belts 5 112 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 116 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 113 Fabric Carpet 5 111 Finish Care 5 114 Finish Damage 5 116 Instrument...

Page 472: ...Braking 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 License Plate Lamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5 54 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 53 Buying New Tires 5 75 C Calibration 2 42 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Speci...

Page 473: ...ette Lighter 3 19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 115 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 113 Fabric Carpet 5 111 Finish Care 5 114 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 112 Interior 5 109 Cleaning cont Leather 5 111 Tires 5 115 Underbody Maintenance 5 116 Washing Your Vehicle 5 113 Weatherstrips 5 112 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 114 Climate Control System Dual 3 20 Dual Automatic 3 22 Ou...

Page 474: ... 8 Disc MP3 3 80 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Dome Lamps 3 17 Door Delayed Locking 2 8 Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 47 DIC Operation and Displays 3 48 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 56 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 51 Driving At Night 4 27 Before a Long Trip 4 28 Defensive 4 ...

Page 475: ...on Lamp 3 39 Coolant 5 29 Coolant Heater 2 25 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 38 Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 38 Fan Noise 5 36 Oil 5 18 Oil Life System 5 22 Engine cont Overheating 5 35 Reduced Power Light 3 44 Starting 2 23 Entry Lighting 3 17 Event Data Recorders 7 18 Exit Lighting 3 17 Extender Safety Belt 1 32 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 24 Finish Damage 5 1...

Page 476: ...oolant Temperature 3 38 Fuel 3 46 Oil Pressure 3 42 Speedometer 3 30 Tachometer 3 30 Voltmeter Gage 3 35 Garage Door Opener 2 48 Gasoline Octane 5 6 Specifications 5 6 Gate Ajar Light 3 46 Glove Box 2 53 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Headlamps 3 13 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Daytime Running Lamp 3 14 Electrical System 5 118...

Page 477: ...2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 60 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 3 39 Lamps Dome 3 17 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Reading 3 17 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 27 LATCH System for Child Restraints 1 43 License Plate Lamps 5 54 Liftgate Liftglass 2 13 Liftglass Liftgate 2 13 Light Airbag Readiness 3 32 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 3 37 Brake System Warning 3 36 Change Engine Oil 3 43 Charging System 3 34 ...

Page 478: ...ar Door Security Locks 2 12 Loss of Control 4 12 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 43 Luggage Carrier 2 54 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 3 Power Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Rep...

Page 479: ... Gage 3 42 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 22 Older Children Restraints 1 32 Online Owner Center 7 5 OnStar Privacy 7 19 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 45 Operation Universal Home Remote System 2 49 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Outlets Accessory Power 3 19 Outside Convex Mirror 2 44 Heated Mirrors 2 44 Manual Mirrors 2 43 Power Mirrors 2 44 Overhead Console 2 53 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Cana...

Page 480: ...7 19 OnStar 7 19 Radio Frequency Identification 7 19 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 34 Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 7 19 Radio s 3 64 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 85 Rear Seat Audio 3 108 Reception 3 110 Setting the Clock 3 63 Theft Deterrent 3 109 Reading Lamps 3 17 Rear Axle 5 49 Locking 4 10 Rear Climate Control System 3 ...

Page 481: ...ms 1 70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 71 Retained Accessory Power 2 23 Roadside Assistance Program 7 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 32 Routing Engine Drive Belt 6 15 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 39 S Safety Belt Reminders 3 31 Safety Belts Care of 5 112 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 27 Safety Belt Extender 1 32 Safety Belt Use During Pr...

Page 482: ...106 Specifications Capacities 5 125 Speedometer 3 30 StabiliTrak Service Light 3 37 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 3 38 StabiliTrak System 4 6 Starting the Engine 2 23 Steering 4 10 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 109 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 54 Convenience Net 2 56 Glove Box 2 53 Luggage Carrier 2 54 Overhead Console 2 53 Rear Floor Storage Cover 2 55...

Page 483: ... 103 Spare Tire 5 109 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 106 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 5 83 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 60 Tires cont Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 80 Wheel Replacement 5 80 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 74 Winter Tires 5 59 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 40 Towing a Trailer 4 48 Your Vehicle 4 4...

Page 484: ...gs DIC Warnings and Messages 3 51 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 80 Different Size 5 77 Replacement 5 80 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 114 Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 5 38 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Wiper Fuses 5 118 Wipers 3 9 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 10 Winter Dr...

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