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Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the
Ground)

Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Four-Wheel
Drive Vehicles with a Single Speed
Automatic Transfer Case

Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle
from the rear:

1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the

dolly manufacturer's instructions.

2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly.

3. Firmly set the parking brake. See

Parking Brake

on page 3

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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. For four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed

automatic transfer case, turn the transfer case
knob to the Two-Wheel High position.

8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Avalanche

Page 1: ...Locks 3 10 Windows 3 24 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 31 Mirrors 3 56 Object Detection Systems 3 59 Universal Home Remote System 3 67 Storage Areas 3 74 Sunroof 3 92 Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 4 3 Climate Controls 4 16 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 4 25 Driver Information Center DIC 4 43 Audio System s 4 77 Driving Your Vehicle 5 1 You...

Page 2: ...t 6 53 Tires 6 54 Appearance Care 6 96 Vehicle Identification 6 103 Electrical System 6 104 Capacities and Specifications 6 112 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 17 Index i 1 ...

Page 3: ...mited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suivante Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 482...

Page 4: ...esult in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component co...

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

Page 6: ...2 NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...nt 1 13 Interior Lighting 1 14 Exterior Lighting 1 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 15 Climate Controls 1 16 Vehicle Features 1 17 Radio s 1 17 Satellite Radio 1 18 Portable Audio Devices 1 18 Steering Wheel Controls 1 19 Bluetooth 1 19 Driver Information Center DIC 1 20 Cruise Control 1 21 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 22 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 22 Power Outlets 1 22 Universal Remote System 1 22 Perfo...

Page 8: ...Instrument Panel 1 2 ...

Page 9: ... Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 3 43 or Four Wheel Drive Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 3 48 L Cruise Control on page 4 7 M Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 N Horn on page 4 3 O Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 136 P Climate Control System on page 4 16 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 19 If Equipped Q Accessory Power Outlet s on page 4 15 Cigarette Lighter If Eq...

Page 10: ...transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 195 feet away from the vehicle Press K to unlock the driver door Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel ...

Page 11: ...e start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition on and then back off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 7 Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver door From inside use the power door locks...

Page 12: ...u To close the tailgate push it firmly upward until it latches Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it is latched securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be removed This may cause damage to the electrical connector resulting in a loss of lock unlock and rear vision camera function See Tailgate on page 3 22 Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition ea...

Page 13: ...re the seat is locked in place See Manual Seats on page 2 4 Power Seats If equipped the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire...

Page 14: ...cles with two way lumbar press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the bottom of the control On vehicles with four way lumbar press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the rear of the control To raise the height of the support press and hold the top of the control To lower press and hold the botto...

Page 15: ...se the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 Power Reclining Seatbacks If available this control is located on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 1 ...

Page 16: ... front seats the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors If Equipped Press to cool the entire seat Press to heat the seatback only z Press to heat the seat and seatback Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings high three indicator lights medium two indicator lights low one indicator light and off no lights See Heated Seats on page 2 7 and Heated...

Page 17: ...pped will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator if equippe...

Page 18: ...damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use move the lever at the bottom o...

Page 19: ... Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body Press the arrow at the top of the switch to move the pedals a...

Page 20: ...ride button is located next to the exterior lamps control Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also ha...

Page 21: ...mps and taillamps Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps 2 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps parking lamps and taillamps For more information see Exterior Lamps on page 4 10 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 4 11 Fog Lamps on page 4 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 8 Single wipe turn to 8 then release Several wipes hold the band on 8 longer 9 Turns the windshield wipers off 6 Turn the ban...

Page 22: ...E Air Conditioning F Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls G Rear Window Defogger A Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B Fan Control C AUTO D Defrost E Air Recirculation F Outside Air G Air Delivery Mode Control H Display I Power Button J Rear Window Defogger K Air Conditioning L PASS See Climate Control System on page 4 16 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 19 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...mation is not available NO INFO displays For more information about these and other radio features see Radio s on page 4 79 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System RSE and Rear Seat Audio System RSA see Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 125 and Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 4 134 for more information Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites...

Page 24: ... provinces XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the XM service For more information refer to www xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 U S www xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 Canada See XM Satellite Radio Service under Radio s on page 4 79 Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have a...

Page 25: ...radio CD and for vehicles with DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary Press to seek the next radio station the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device For more information see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 136 Bluetooth For vehicles with an in vehicle Bluetooth system it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell ...

Page 26: ...to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming compass zone setting and compass recalibration U Customization Press this button to customize the feature settings on yo...

Page 27: ... See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel T Turns the system on or off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed SET Press to set the speed or make the vehicle dece...

Page 28: ...er clean to ensure proper operation The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 59 for more information Power Outlets The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console The vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the ce...

Page 29: ... F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 Press and release the button again to turn on both systems For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the...

Page 30: ...vehicles displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles 1 Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons the vehicle must be in P Park to access this display 2 Press and hold t...

Page 31: ...olded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year minor r...

Page 32: ...e on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the OnStar Owner s Guide or visit www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations see the OnStar Own...

Page 33: ...er problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone network congestion OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands free calling See ...

Page 34: ...2 NOTES 1 28 ...

Page 35: ...ung Children 2 40 Child Restraint Systems 2 43 Where to Put the Restraint 2 45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 2 47 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 2 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 57 Airbag System 2 61 Where Are the Airbags 2 63 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 66 Wha...

Page 36: ...roperly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 2 2 ...

Page 37: ...on located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The head restraints are not designed to be removed The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down 2 3 ...

Page 38: ...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 2 4 ...

Page 39: ...rt of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Rec...

Page 40: ...y turning the knob forward or rearward Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats This vehicle may have 2 way lumbar To increase lumbar support press and hold the top of the control To decrease lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control 2 6 ...

Page 41: ...nges as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors I Heated Seatback Press to turn on the heated seatback J Heated Seat and Seatback Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback The light on the button will come on to indicate that the f...

Page 42: ...n the heated seatback off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low z Heated Seat and Seatback To heat the entire seat press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings...

Page 43: ...le and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored You will hear a single beep If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on automatic seat adjustable mirror and adjustable pedal movements will occur See MEMORY SEAT RECALL under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 for more information To stop recall...

Page 44: ...n page 4 68 for more information The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push ...

Page 45: ... its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt prop...

Page 46: ... Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 12 ...

Page 47: ...ck reclined if your vehicle is moving Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60 40 split bench seat that can be folded to give you more cargo ...

Page 48: ...e 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 3 Fold the seatback forward until it is flat You may have to move the front seats forward slightly to do this 4 Repeat the procedure for the other side To return the seats to the norma...

Page 49: ...atback in place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Raise the head restraint Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passenger s are not w...

Page 50: ...eat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 27 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts Here is why You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a serious one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so s...

Page 51: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 2 17 ...

Page 52: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 2 18 ...

Page 53: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 2 19 ...

Page 54: ...why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and your passenger s can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km ...

Page 55: ...you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to 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 o...

Page 56: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING 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 2 22 ...

Page 57: ...otection this way WARNING 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 2 23 ...

Page 58: ...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 2 24 ...

Page 59: ...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 2 25 ...

Page 60: ...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 2 26 ...

Page 61: ...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 2 27 ...

Page 62: ...oss the body WARNING 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 2 28 ...

Page 63: ...it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled 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 res...

Page 64: ... release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching ...

Page 65: ...the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder The belt should be away from the face and neck but not falling off the shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash Squeeze the buttons A on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position The adjuster can be moved u...

Page 66: ...oners activate in a crash they will need 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 2 79 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides If not they are available through your dealer retailer The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who...

Page 67: ...the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 2 33 ...

Page 68: ...ts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocke...

Page 69: ...belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 29 The vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seating position y...

Page 70: ...rted into the buckle Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it...

Page 71: ...elt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 29 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the...

Page 72: ... see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 29 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly ...

Page 73: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 39 ...

Page 74: ...ety 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 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other pe...

Page 75: ...r facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child Continued WARNING Continued 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 2 41 ...

Page 76: ...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 WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 77: ...ould 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 crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the...

Page 78: ...ng an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual 2 44 ...

Page 79: ...d child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instr...

Page 80: ...sition The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions Continued WARNING Continued Even if the passenger sensing system if equipped has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even thou...

Page 81: ...designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also ...

Page 82: ...hicle 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 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have top tethers ...

Page 83: ...ld restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors The right side rear passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in ...

Page 84: ...op tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 45 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors...

Page 85: ...not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat 1 If the child restraint manufacturer...

Page 86: ...g a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest o...

Page 87: ...anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 2 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 2 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 3 Attach and ti...

Page 88: ...ed In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If mo...

Page 89: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 55 ...

Page 90: ...and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 47 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position WARNING A child in a child restraint in ...

Page 91: ...e the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously Continued WARNING Continued injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger fronta...

Page 92: ...red or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will...

Page 93: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 59 ...

Page 94: ...If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 29 If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On ...

Page 95: ...e word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBA...

Page 96: ...fety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING 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 on the edge of your ...

Page 97: ... protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 2 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 40 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 light tells you if there is an electrical prob...

Page 98: ... airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door 2 64 ...

Page 99: ...ere 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 Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by ro...

Page 100: ...d how quickly your vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object does not deform If the vehicle ...

Page 101: ...In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts A seat mounted side impact airbag is intend...

Page 102: ...nt panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the ...

Page 103: ...here may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING 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...

Page 104: ...rred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash...

Page 105: ...ll be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 29 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and ...

Page 106: ...nger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag is turned off Continued WARNING Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will ...

Page 107: ...ing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag sys...

Page 108: ...hild 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 2 2 6 Restart the vehicle The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child s seating posture and body build It is better to secure the ch...

Page 109: ... the belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult size occupants If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat m...

Page 110: ...so Adding Equipment to Your 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 the 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 se...

Page 111: ...istance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8 2 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 6 72 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 que...

Page 112: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 27 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 98 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 4 28 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is...

Page 113: ...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...

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Page 115: ...ows 3 25 Sun Visors 3 26 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 27 Content Theft Deterrent 3 27 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 3 29 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 31 New Vehicle Break In 3 31 Ignition Positions 3 32 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 33 Starting the Engine 3 34 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 3 35 Engine Coolant Heater 3 36 Active ...

Page 116: ... 3 57 Park Tilt Mirrors 3 58 Outside Convex Mirror 3 58 Outside Heated Mirrors 3 59 Object Detection Systems 3 59 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 59 Rear Vision Camera RVC 3 62 Universal Home Remote System 3 67 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 67 Storage Areas 3 74 Glove Box 3 74 Cupholders 3 74 Center Overhead Console 3 74 Front Armrest Storage Area 3 74 Center ...

Page 117: ...y injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition all door locks tailgate and side storage boxes See your dealer retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ar...

Page 118: ...g rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System ...

Page 119: ...s including the tailgate unlock The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lights turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside See APPROACH LIGHTING under...

Page 120: ...DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 51 for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circu...

Page 121: ...rn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON RUN If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system during remote start you will need to manually turn the heated seats on and off See Heated Seats on page 2 7 for additional information Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person...

Page 122: ...y shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done 3 If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven repeat these steps while the engine is still running to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes Remote start can be extended one time After entering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle To manually shut off a rem...

Page 123: ... engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 for additional i...

Page 124: ...inued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving 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 ...

Page 125: ...n use Pressing the power lock switch will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can also program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See Door Lock Delay under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock unlo...

Page 126: ...key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position 2 Close the door When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock using the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door secur...

Page 127: ...ou must drive with the cargo covers on and the Continued WARNING Continued tailgate and Midgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the Midgate Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting that brings in outside air This will force outside air into your vehicle S...

Page 128: ...e always be sure that it is stored securely in the Midgate storage pocket Do not remove the rear glass when the rear defroster is on If you remove the rear glass with the rear defroster on you may see a discharge spark coming from the latch area To remove the rear glass do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seat Operation on page 2 13 for more information The front seats may have to be m...

Page 129: ... Once unlatched the glass catch release button C will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling forward 3 While holding the rear glass in place press the glass catch release button C and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle s B located at the top of the rear glass 3 15 ...

Page 130: ... handles to assist you in removing the rear glass 5 Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 3 16 ...

Page 131: ...ock knob to engage more easily Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position the rear glass is securely stored 7 Push both latch levers up to the locked position You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly The rear seats can be returned to the normal position when the rear glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket 3 17 ...

Page 132: ...ar glass to unlatch 2 Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket to the unlocked position 3 Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles 4 With the rear glass tilted at an angle place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame 3 18 ...

Page 133: ...rd pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you 6 Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly 3 19 ...

Page 134: ...red in the rear glass storage pocket To lower the Midgate do the following 1 Fold the rear seats The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold See Rear Seat Operation on page 2 13 for more information Rear Glass in Normal Position 2 Standing outside of the vehicle hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and p...

Page 135: ...3 Lower the Midgate until it is flat Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket 3 21 ...

Page 136: ...Raising the Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back do so using the instructions given previously Tailgate WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride ...

Page 137: ... tailgate is not to be removed This may cause damage to electrical connector resulting in loss of lock unlock and rear vision camera function Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened Once the door is closed the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle ...

Page 138: ...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 3 24 ...

Page 139: ...icle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows Driver s Side shown The power window controls are located on each of the side doors The driver s door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows The power windows work when the ignition has been turned to ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN or when Retaine...

Page 140: ... Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fix...

Page 141: ...ill come on to inform the driver the system is arming If a door is open when the doors are locked the security light will flash If the delayed locking feature is turned on the theft deterrent system will not start the arming process until the last door is closed and the delay timer has expired See Delayed Locking on page 3 11 3 Close all doors The security light should go off after about 30 second...

Page 142: ...nlock the doors with the RKE transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it is armed If you set off the alarm by accident press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the dri...

Page 143: ...eft deterrent system When the PASS Key III system senses that someone is using the wrong key it prevents the vehicle from starting Anyone using a trial and error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be ...

Page 144: ...1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK ...

Page 145: ... 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 146: ... OFF The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center If this happens move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this doesn t work then the vehicle needs service Notice Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key Use the correct key make sure it is all the way in and turn it only with your ...

Page 147: ...osition that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off Audio System Power W...

Page 148: ...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 engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent c...

Page 149: ...lectronics in the vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer retailer If you do not the engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the ...

Page 150: ...ine Compartment Fuse Block with a clip Carefully remove the wire tie which secures the electrical cord Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING 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 pr...

Page 151: ...e vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator see DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 4 43 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 51 for more information on using this display Automatic Transmission Operation The vehicle has a Hydra Matic 6L80 automatic transmission and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster The elect...

Page 152: ...ifting Into Park on page 3 51 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 5 47 WARNING If the vehicle has a four wheel drive transfer case with a N Neutral position and the transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Lo...

Page 153: ...ifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for the vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down D Drive can be used when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hil...

Page 154: ...shift if the engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as throttle position vehicle load and hill grade If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear In some cases this may appear to be a delayed shift however the transmission is operating normally The...

Page 155: ...ehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions This means that all gears below that number are available When 5 Fifth is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle but 6 Sixth cannot be used until the plus minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle ...

Page 156: ...de Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears Grade Braking is only active while the Tow Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode See Tow Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 37 for more information on the Range Selection Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on...

Page 157: ...ase While in the Range Select Mode RSM mode cruise grade braking is not available See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 37 Four Wheel Drive Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case If the vehicle has four wheel drive you can send the engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction Read the following before using four wheel drive Notice Driving on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Dri...

Page 158: ...ndicator light will flash while shifting It will stay on when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automat...

Page 159: ...se could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral See Parking Brake on page 3 50 N Neutral Shift the vehicle s transfer case to N Neutral only when towing the vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5 39 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 39 for more information If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on you should take the vehicl...

Page 160: ...rom N Neutral while the engine is running If the knob is turned to the Four Wheel Drive Low position when the vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 5 km h and the transmission is in N Neutral After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to Four Wheel Drive High mod...

Page 161: ...gular brake pedal See Parking Brake on page 3 50 for more information 3 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ON RUN 4 Put the transmission in N Neutral 5 Shift the transfer case to Two Wheel Drive High 6 Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to N Neutral until it stops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial t...

Page 162: ...ively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Four Wheel Drive Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case If the vehicle ha...

Page 163: ... it will return to the last chosen setting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving the vehicle in AUTO the front axle is...

Page 164: ...in on when the shift is completed Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Parking Brake Set the parking b...

Page 165: ...To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you have a four wheel drive transfer case with a N Neutral position and the transfer case is in Continued WARNING Continued N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a tra...

Page 166: ...ever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the tran...

Page 167: ...battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 6 40 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever all the way...

Page 168: ...system leaks due to corrosion or damage Continued WARNING 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 completely...

Page 169: ...ng brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have Continued WARNING Continued left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park WARNING If the vehicl...

Page 170: ... to subscribe to it See the OnStar owner guide for more information about the services OnStar provides O On Off Press to turn the dimming feature on or off The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 3 62 for more information If the vehicle has RVC the O On Off button for turning the automatic dimming feature on or off will not be available Automatic Dimmi...

Page 171: ...d the area behind are seen 4 Press either A or B again to deselect the mirror Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door Mirror Adju...

Page 172: ... the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the ignition is turned...

Page 173: ... on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and at least 25 4 cm 10 in off the ground WARNING The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle Children pedestrians bicyclists or pets If you d...

Page 174: ...low tailgate level Objects must also be within 2 5 m 8 ft from the rear bumper This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center DIC to indicate that URPA is off see DIC Warnings and Messages on page ...

Page 175: ...ssist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted A trailer was attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the last drive cycle Once the attached object is removed an...

Page 176: ...ystem always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the inside rear vi...

Page 177: ...1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button 3 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay that is received after shifting out of ...

Page 178: ... the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 59 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that URPA has not been disabled 2 Shift into P Park 3 Press the MENU hard key to enter the confi...

Page 179: ...e actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides A View displayed by the camera B Corner of the rear bumper 3 65 ...

Page 180: ...y turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or the display has reached an Over Temperature li...

Page 181: ... with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter fo...

Page 182: ... device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the m...

Page 183: ...e such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener If these instructions do not work the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener Programming Universal Ho...

Page 184: ...Home Remote Rolling Code Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter The garage door opener receiver motor head unit could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different or if the dip switch settings ar...

Page 185: ...exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral 3 71 ...

Page 186: ...Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to complete Ste...

Page 187: ... button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programm...

Page 188: ...l up and then out on the tab located at the top center of the armrest Then pull the armrest down to access the cupholder Center Overhead Console For vehicles with an overhead console it contains reading lights and a small storage area Press the button next to each light to turn it on and off Front Armrest Storage Area Vehicles may have a center armrest storage compartment in front of the bench sea...

Page 189: ... can be purchased as an accessory See your dealer retailer for additional information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg 200 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrai...

Page 190: ...d to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers but do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the siderail A Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL is located above the rear window glass Make sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle do not block or damage the CH...

Page 191: ...bers on the top and bottom of the panels will be used as reference when removing storing and reinstalling the panels 2 Unlock the cargo panel 3 by pulling forward on the driver side and passenger side cargo panel latches located on the bottom of each cargo panel 3 Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside Remove as many cargo panels as needed 4 To remove cargo panel 1 unlock the two re...

Page 192: ...e strap system to store the cargo panels while driving To store the panels 1 Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area Before storing the cargo panels make sure that the latches on the cargo panels are in the locked position The latches are locked when they are...

Page 193: ...ace the remaining primary straps on top of the lid and tray at the top of the cargo area 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 load the cargo panel with the latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3 Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box 3 79 ...

Page 194: ...3 Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers A Fasten the four strap clips B 4 Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap 3 80 ...

Page 195: ...5 Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure Panels 3 2 1 Loaded 3 81 ...

Page 196: ... cargo panel 1 on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar Place the cover on the cargo box within 4 inches of the Midgate and lower the rear of the panel within 2 to 3 inches from the top of the cargo box Push the cover forward making sure that the guide block engages the retainer bracket opening Continue to push forward until the ...

Page 197: ...rrectly lock in place Push the driver side latch toward the front of the vehicle to lock the cover in position A click sounds when each latch locks Lock the remaining passenger side latch on panel 1 3 Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up 3 83 ...

Page 198: ...ure that the pegs A align with the receivers B 4 Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle starting with the driver side latch to lock the panel in place A click sounds when each latch locks correctly Folding and Storage of Straps Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage compartment 1 Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface 3 84 ...

Page 199: ...2 Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown 3 Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing forming a package 3 85 ...

Page 200: ...cover panel strap system if the vehicle has one For more information see Cargo Cover Panels earlier in this section All Weather Cargo Area The vehicle s cargo area can be used in many different configurations cargo panels on or off Midgate up or down rear glass in or out It has features that resist the elements and protect cargo It is designed to quickly direct water out of the cargo box The top d...

Page 201: ... channels and catch cups D Front drains E Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side F Rear drains G Cargo floor H Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly be sure that the Midgate tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all parts are clean and not blocked with debris Follow the instructions given next i...

Page 202: ... sides of the vehicle Clean the grates and drains if there is a blockage To remove each drain grate do the following 1 Remove the cargo panels See Cargo Cover Panels on page 3 76 for more information 2 Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle Flush the drain with clean water 3 88 ...

Page 203: ...ce the grate If it does not clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area Flush them out with clean water if debris collects inside of them Carefully load cargo into the cargo area so that the rails do not get damaged 3 89 ...

Page 204: ...g dirt wood chips pebbles etc the Midgate drain should be flushed with water First remove the drain grate 1 Lower the Midgate See Midgate on page 3 13 for more information 2 Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate tilt it toward the front of the vehicle and pull it out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate 3 90 ...

Page 205: ...rty lift up the edges of the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Top Box Storage The vehicle has top box storage units on both sides of the vehicle The passenger side top box contains the tools needed to change a flat tire Use the key to unlock or lock it Press the key cylinder button and swing the lid open Turn on the cargo lamps if the vehicle has them to li...

Page 206: ... sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opened manually The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the fu...

Page 207: ... position press the rear of the passenger s side switch to vent the sunroof To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the passenger s side switch To stop the sunroof partway release the switch Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the ...

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Page 209: ...on 4 15 Accessory Power Outlet s 4 15 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 4 16 Climate Controls 4 16 Climate Control System 4 16 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 4 19 Outlet Adjustment 4 25 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 4 25 Instrument Panel Cluster 4 26 Speedometer and Odometer 4 27 Trip Odometer 4 27 Tachometer 4 27 Safety Belt Reminders 4 27 Airbag Readiness Light 4 28 Passenger Airbag S...

Page 210: ... 57 DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons 4 68 Audio System s 4 77 Setting the Clock 4 78 Radio s 4 79 Using an MP3 Radios with CD 4 97 Using an MP3 Radios with CD and DVD 4 105 XM Radio Messages 4 112 Navigation Radio System 4 114 Bluetooth 4 114 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 4 125 Rear Seat Audio RSA 4 134 Theft Deterrent Feature 4 136 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 4 136 Radio Receptio...

Page 211: ...ashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position 3 Release the lever to lock the w...

Page 212: ... to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change The turn signals automatically flash three times It will flash six times if the tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second causes the turn signals to flash until the lever is released The lever returns to its starting position when it is released If after signaling...

Page 213: ...t panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster is also on Flash to Pass Use your high beam headlamps to signal to a driver in front 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 rel...

Page 214: ...d carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6 53 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your...

Page 215: ...rakes are applied the cruise control turns off If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control the cruise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again it can be turned back on The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steerin...

Page 216: ... the SET button located on the steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied the cruise control shuts off But it does not need to be reset Once the vehicle is going about 40 km h 25 mph or more press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicle goes back to the previously set...

Page 217: ...n to the previous set cruise speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicles speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle s speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle s speed down When the brakes ...

Page 218: ... only work when the vehicle is shifted into P Park AUTO Automatic Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set time The time of the delay can be changed using the DIC See Driver ...

Page 219: ...e the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK OFF or remains on until the headlamp delay ends if enabled in the DIC See Exit Lighting under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 68 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicle...

Page 220: ...e headlamps when driving through a parking garage a tunnel or while driving in heavy overcast weather This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system is only ...

Page 221: ...led after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle you will need to press the fog lamp button again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Exterior Cargo Lamps The cargo lamp can be used if more light is needed in the cargo area of the vehicle or in the top box storage units Some vehicles will on...

Page 222: ...ng Lamps If the vehicle has front reading lamps press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations The lamps cannot be adjusted Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life o...

Page 223: ...inutes when the ignition is in LOCK OFF This helps to prevent the battery from running down Accessory Power Outlet s The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console The vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder door To use an outlet remove the protective cap When not in use al...

Page 224: ... go When it is ready for use it will pop back out by itself Do not use the lighter to plug in accessory devices Use the power outlets provided Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter...

Page 225: ...m turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode 0 Defrost The defrost mode is used to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some directed to the floor vents In this mode the system automa...

Page 226: ... recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the engine Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press this button on the right knob to turn the ...

Page 227: ...perature can also be adjusted using either temperature button If the air delivery mode or temperature settings are adjusted with the system off the display illuminates briefly to show the settings and then returns to off The system can be turned back on by pressing either O D C the defrost or the AUTO button Driver s Side Temperature Control The driver side temperature buttons are used to adjust t...

Page 228: ...side setting the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown When in defrost mode the passenger temperature setting cannot be changed Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire sy...

Page 229: ...y depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation D C Fan Control Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control The fan setting remains displayed and the AUTO light turns off The air delivery mode re...

Page 230: ...cator flashes three times and will not work If the passenger temperature buttons are adjusted the driver temperature indicator changes The passenger temperature will not be displayed If vent bi level or floor mode is selected again the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air co...

Page 231: ... comes on to show that outside is on Air from outside the vehicle is circulated throughout the vehicle The outside air mode can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Pressing this button again will cancel the recirculation mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press to turn t...

Page 232: ...ated behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The ...

Page 233: ... the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning lights come...

Page 234: ...Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 4 26 ...

Page 235: ... reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed resets it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the ...

Page 236: ...er electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing ...

Page 237: ...age 2 71 for important safety information In addition if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position the label on the vehicle s sun visors refers to ADVANCED AIRBAGS United States Canada When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbols for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using re...

Page 238: ...e the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 28 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer The light should go out once the engine starts ...

Page 239: ...ed 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 full power If there is a problem with the battery charging system this light will come on or the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display See DIC ...

Page 240: ... there is a problem WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal might ...

Page 241: ... vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 31 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 for all brake related DIC messages StabiliTrak Indicator Light The StabiliTrak indicator light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle servic...

Page 242: ...a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark If the gage reaches the 260 F 125 C mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity See Engine Overheating on page 6 31 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information...

Page 243: ...on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 65 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems It ensures that emissions are at acceptable le...

Page 244: ... 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 6 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and...

Page 245: ...ally 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 awa...

Page 246: ...uld 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 been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer...

Page 247: ... above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 and Engine Oil on page 6 16 for more information A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem...

Page 248: ...the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 4 13 for more information Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 4 7 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 4 5...

Page 249: ...e Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 3 42 Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gage shows how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on 4 41 ...

Page 250: ...s fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Warning Light This light under the fuel gage comes on briefly while the engine is being started This light and a chime comes on whe...

Page 251: ...le If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons later in this section for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons If your vehicle has DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next t...

Page 252: ...ng on the units selected T Vehicle Information Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming compass zone setting and compass recalibration U Custom...

Page 253: ...layed You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro ac...

Page 254: ...mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset AVG ECONOMY press and hold the set reset button Fuel Used Press the trip fuel button until FUEL USED displays This display shows the number of gallons gal or liters L of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset the f...

Page 255: ... V4 will display on the DIC When Active Fuel Management is inactive V8 will display See Active Fuel Management on page 3 37 for more information Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Menu Items T Vehicle Information Press this button to scroll through the following menu items Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display ...

Page 256: ...condition is detected by the system while driving a message advising you to add pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 for more information If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value there may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer retailer for s...

Page 257: ...ll sound indicating that the transmitter is matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone See DIC Compass on page 4 55 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibra...

Page 258: ...xample if the vehicle was driven 5 miles 8 km before it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km 5 2 miles 8 4 km etc Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear To select a language 1 Press the trip odomet...

Page 259: ...or vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system compass zone setting compass recalibration oil life Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS programming for vehicles with the TPMS and Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear To select a language 1 Pre...

Page 260: ...re it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km 5 2 miles 8 4 km etc Transmission Temperature Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit F ...

Page 261: ...can See Engine Oil on page 6 16 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentall...

Page 262: ...ss and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display 3 Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles with memory recall seats the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2 A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is match...

Page 263: ... Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the compass is not set to the zone where you live the compass may give false readings The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Zone Procedure 1 Do not set the compass zone when the vehic...

Page 264: ...he compass can be manually calibrated Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location such as an open parking lot where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings utility wires manhole covers or other industrial structures if possible If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display the compass should be calibrated If the D...

Page 265: ...to complete the calibration The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete The DIC display will then return to the previous menu DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Multiple messages may appea...

Page 266: ...ee Engine Oil Life System on page 6 18 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 6 16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected ...

Page 267: ...or obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC ENGINE HOT A C Air Conditioning TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 4 34 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temp...

Page 268: ...id severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 6 31 for further information This message also displays when the vehicle s engine power is red...

Page 269: ...ure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer See Engine Oil on page 6 16 PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system this message displays if there is something interfering with the park assist system See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 59 for more information...

Page 270: ...ICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Make sure the key is in the LOCK OFF position for at least one minute and then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the four wheel ...

Page 271: ...ot use this system to help you park See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 59 for more information See your dealer retailer for service SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and this message displays it means there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system If you see this message try to reset the system Stop turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds then start the eng...

Page 272: ...re is a problem with the ITBC system When this message displays power is no longer available to the trailer brakes As soon as it is safe to do so carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on If this message still displays either your vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer re...

Page 273: ...ger present TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 35 Reinstall the fuel cap fully See Filling the Tank on page 6 10 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap ...

Page 274: ...e Vehicle on page 5 32 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons earlier in this section TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information TRAILE...

Page 275: ...g with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level 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 posit...

Page 276: ...tically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options Feature Settings Menu Items The following are custo...

Page 277: ...age under DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons earlier in this section for more information AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 11 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the set...

Page 278: ...is feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are ope...

Page 279: ...ess the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and tailgate will be delayed When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door...

Page 280: ...This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through...

Page 281: ... automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3 57 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Neither outside mirr...

Page 282: ... back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to...

Page 283: ...ration and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 51 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The rem...

Page 284: ...ing press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning o...

Page 285: ...le is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 5 2 Notice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage...

Page 286: ...button Press the FWD button Turn the f knob clockwise 5 To decrease the time or date do one of the following Press the SEEK button Press the s REV button Turn the f knob counterclockwise To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year 1 Press the H button and then the softkey located below the forward arrow tab ...

Page 287: ...Radio s Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with CD MP3 USB similar Radio with CD MP3 DVD and USB The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system 4 79 ...

Page 288: ...ormation is available While the radio is tuned to an FM RDS station the station name or call letters displays In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease th...

Page 289: ... seconds For additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com audiopilot Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped f Tune Turn to select radio stations SEEK Press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays...

Page 290: ... were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored 3 Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds When that softkey is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each softkey radio station to be stored...

Page 291: ...are pop rock country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source If the radio has a Bose audio system the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK Digital Signal Processing DSP Press the EQ button to change the DSP settings only available on Bose systems with the LTZ option pa...

Page 292: ... RSA is turned on the radio disables FADE and the rear speakers mute Finding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a category 1 Press the BAND button until the XM frequency displays Press the CAT button to display the category tabs Continue pressing the CAT button until the desired category name di...

Page 293: ...calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corre...

Page 294: ...foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD R s or CD RW s in their original cases or other prote...

Page 295: ...mpatible with most audio CDs CD R CD RW and MP3s When a CD is inserted the text label DVD or CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm 3 in single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner Ejecting a Disc Z EJECT or CD Eject Press and rele...

Page 296: ...nd is heard at a reduced volume Release to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays RDM Random With the random setting the tracks can be listened to in random rather than sequential order To u...

Page 297: ...t operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at a time An audio source is defined as DVD slot CD slot XM FM AM Front Auxiliary Jack or Rear Auxiliary Jack Press the O button to turn the radio on The radio can be heard through al...

Page 298: ...ror occurs Optical Error The disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format Player Error There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play The road is very rough When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If...

Page 299: ...Error Messages under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 125 and DVD Radio Error Messages in this section for more information Inserting a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media The player starts loading the disc into the system and shows Loading Disc on the radio display At the same ...

Page 300: ...o player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot Front Auxiliary and Rear Auxiliary if available See Using the Auxiliary Inp...

Page 301: ...nd fast forwards five times the normal speed To stop fast forwarding press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews DVD V Video Display Buttons Once a DVD V is inserted the radio display menu shows several tab options for DVD playing Press the softkey located under any desired tab option during DVD playback See the tab options listed after ...

Page 302: ...A is inserted radio display menu shows several tab options for DVD playing Press the softkeys under any desired tab option during DVD playback See the tab options listed after for more information The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD A menus and controls through the remote control See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 125 for more information The Video Screen...

Page 303: ...mote control the disc resumes playing at the beginning of the disc DVD Radio Error Messages Player Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error This message displays if the disc is not from a correct region No Disc Inserted This mes...

Page 304: ...D Auxiliary Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays DVD CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or chapt...

Page 305: ...B Drives are compatible with the USB port Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple for proper operation iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application See www apple com itunes For help with identifying your iPod go to www apple com support Using an MP3 Radios with CD Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play mp3 or wma files that were recorded o...

Page 306: ...o 255 files Playlists with an m3u or wpl extension Files with an mp3 wma or cda file extension USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 700 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 65 535 files Folder and file names up to 64 bytes Files with an mp3 or wma file extension AAC files stored on an iPod FAT16 FAT32 Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder Files are ...

Page 307: ...has played play continues from the first track of the first folder File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened The display does not show par...

Page 308: ... playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW can be list...

Page 309: ...USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console If t...

Page 310: ...ce playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey...

Page 311: ...the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Fi...

Page 312: ...default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected Repeat Track Press the softkey below to repeat one track The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off This...

Page 313: ...nd ignores MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc Uncompressed audio is played before MP3 WMA files Press the CAT category button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD Player supports Up to 255 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 15 playlists ...

Page 314: ... the CD audio tracks on the disc Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped and the player advances to the next folder that contains files No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files the files are located under the root folder The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name of the f...

Page 315: ...tically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters o...

Page 316: ...WD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random F...

Page 317: ...MP3 files from that album To exit music navigator mode press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console To connect an iPod connect one end of the U...

Page 318: ...ce playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey...

Page 319: ...following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Files ...

Page 320: ...ess the softkey below to repeat one track The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffles all songs ...

Page 321: ...perly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly CAT Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Theftlocked The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If thi...

Page 322: ... if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the audi...

Page 323: ...leted To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start t...

Page 324: ...n use the List command for a list of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready foll...

Page 325: ...r is not correct say No The system will ask for the number to be re entered 4 After the system stores the phone number it 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 with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds...

Page 326: ...ded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system To use the directory command 1 Pr...

Page 327: ...t 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 b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete all name tags The system r...

Page 328: ...r to be re entered Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press and hold b 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 ...

Page 329: ...ng name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re entered Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b 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...

Page 330: ...l press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicl...

Page 331: ...dio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a ton...

Page 332: ...sponds with OK Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK Sending name tag and the dial t...

Page 333: ...vehicle s audio DVD system Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 4 F 20 C or below 140 F 60 C If the temperature o...

Page 334: ...ters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose the audio signal The headphones may automatically turn off after four hours of ...

Page 335: ...keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Adapter connectors or cables not included might be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A V jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usa...

Page 336: ...again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle has this feature The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headp...

Page 337: ... in this section for more information Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be replaced See B...

Page 338: ...nd display the language menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active c Stop Press this button to stop playing fast reversing or fast forwarding a DVD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD s Play Pause Press this button to start playing a DVD Press this ...

Page 339: ...ng The format and content of this function vary for each disc Subtitles Press this button to turn ON OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc AUX Auxiliary Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source d Camera Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that hav...

Page 340: ... on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control Tips and Troubleshooting Chart cont d Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between t...

Page 341: ...or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio is in the vehicle The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error Displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error Displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damag...

Page 342: ...rs have control of the volume for each set of headphones The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio Only one band can be tuned to at one time Changing the band on the RSA or the front radio will change the band on the other system if they are both sourced to the radio The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off The front audio system will display the he...

Page 343: ...gers are listening to the radio Press and hold either seek arrow until the display flashes to tune to an individual station The display stops flashing after the buttons have not been pushed for more than two seconds This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio While listening to a disc press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current...

Page 344: ...ction is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press the PROG button to perform the menu function Enter Theft Deterrent 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 if it is stolen or moved to a dif...

Page 345: ... folder display on the radio display 2 Press and release w or x to scroll up or down the list then press and hold w or press to play the highlighted track Navigating folders on an iPod or USB Device Vehicles without a Navigation System 1 Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display 2 Press and hold x to go back to the previou...

Page 346: ...ers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar systems press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems See Bluetooth on page 4 114 and the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information c End Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call SRCE Source Voice Recognition Press to switch between the radio CD and for vehicles with DVD front ...

Page 347: ...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 frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static ...

Page 348: ...rference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base If the mast becomes slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replac...

Page 349: ... Off Road Driving 5 12 Driving at Night 5 24 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 25 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 26 Highway Hypnosis 5 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 27 Winter Driving 5 28 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 30 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 30 Recovery Hooks 5 31 Loading the Vehicle 5 32 Truck Camper Loading Information 5 38 Towing 5 39 Towing Your Vehicle 5 ...

Page 350: ... then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinki...

Page 351: ...Trak System on page 5 6 Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 31 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second Bu...

Page 352: ...d up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive a...

Page 353: ... Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard but this is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the d...

Page 354: ...ng before the system initializes If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates the cruise control automatically disengages The cruise control can be re engaged when road conditions allow See Cruise Control on page 4 7 If the system fails to turn on or activate the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC TRACTION...

Page 355: ...biliTrak system is turned off the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliTrak off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the driver The vehicle will still have brake traction control when traction control is off but will not be able to use the engine speed management system See Traction Control Operation next for more information When the traction control system has been tur...

Page 356: ... 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 The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens a reduction i...

Page 357: ... speed Wait to accelerate until out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be a...

Page 358: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery The vehicle s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of...

Page 359: ... skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid the wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration ski...

Page 360: ...ways wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road and this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you dri...

Page 361: ...und clearance at the front of your vehicle you can remove the front fascia lower air dam The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia To remove the air dam 1 Remove the two outboard air dam bolts 2 With a flat blade tool disengage the snaps 3 After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged push forward on the air dam until it is free N...

Page 362: ...ds 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 forward of...

Page 363: ...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 364: ... 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 and longer braking distances can occur Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacle...

Page 365: ...r killed If you have any doubt about the steepness do not drive the hill Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill decide if it is too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steepe...

Page 366: ...hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic WARNING Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or...

Page 367: ... to turn around if about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle it is steep enough to cause it to roll over If you cannot make it up the hill back straight down the hill If after stalling you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it set the parking brake put your transmission in P Park and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get so...

Page 368: ...s could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Things not to do when driving down a hill When driving downhill 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...

Page 369: ...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 370: ... drive in mud snow or sand the wheels do not get good traction Acceleration is not as quick turning is more difficult and braking distances 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 th...

Page 371: ...over Do not drive through rushing water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before driving through it Do not try it if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe you probably will not get through Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts If the water is not too deep drive slowly through it At fa...

Page 372: ...ving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Night driving tips include Drive defensively Do not drink and drive Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead Watch for animals When tired pull off the...

Page 373: ...ied away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has lit...

Page 374: ...Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temper...

Page 375: ...ill slope WARNING 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 376: ...sh the surface under the tires even more The StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 5 4 improves vehicle stability d...

Page 377: ...e to time to be sure snow does not collect there Continued WARNING Continued Open a window about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Cont...

Page 378: ...free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method WARNING If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little a...

Page 379: ...eed to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 39 Recovery Hooks WARNING These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would...

Page 380: ...R or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar...

Page 381: ...engers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 6...

Page 382: ...ract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Example 2 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 5 34 ...

Page 383: ...0 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight 5 35 ...

Page 384: ...of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Neve...

Page 385: ... Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts Continued WARNING Continued on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment y...

Page 386: ...at folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 5 12 Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment ...

Page 387: ... 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 388: ... warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles and four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case have no neutral ...

Page 389: ...e 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 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle bein...

Page 390: ...o wheel drive vehicles and four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case have no neutral position and will spin the transmission when the rear wheels turn To d...

Page 391: ...sfer 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 5 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Release th...

Page 392: ...e the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 3 50 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 For four wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer c...

Page 393: ... manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position WARNING 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...

Page 394: ...ating when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch Autoride With this feature improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monit...

Page 395: ...g a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and 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 ...

Page 396: ...ft the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The weight on the vehicle s tires And the weight of the trailering combination Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used Spee...

Page 397: ... K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 8 100 lbs 3 674 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 6 2LV8 3 42 8 100 lbs 3 674 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 1500 Series 4WD 5 3L LMG V8 3 42 5 400 lbs 2 449 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 6 2LV8 3 42 7 700 lbs 3 493g 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely ...

Page 398: ...iler weight up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown below Vehicle Series Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg 600 lbs 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg 1 100 lbs Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of tr...

Page 399: ...g any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer combination fully loaded for the trip getting individual weights for each of these items Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control Most small to medium trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball Larger trailers may require a weight distributi...

Page 400: ...of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer If the trailer being towed weighs up to 5 000 lbs 2 271 kg with a factory installed step bumper safety chains may be attached to the attaching points on the bumper otherwise safety chains ...

Page 401: ...ul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded ...

Page 402: ...r output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake anti lock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s anti lock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not im...

Page 403: ...ty of controllers check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer retailer When trailering make sure of the following The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes All applicable local and federal laws and regulations are followed All electrical and mechanical connections to the trailer are made correctly The trailer s brakes are in proper working condition The t...

Page 404: ...mation Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 for more information The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting power output to the electric trailer brakes trailer connection and system operational status The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle I...

Page 405: ...d on the amount of vehicle braking present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting Output is displayed from 0 to 10 bars for each gain setting The Trailer Output will indicate on the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the following occur No trailer is connected A trailer without electric brakes is connected no DIC message is displayed A trailer with electric brakes has become disconnected a CHEC...

Page 406: ... sure the trailer brakes are in proper working condition 2 Connect a properly loaded trailer to the vehicle and make all necessary mechanical and electrical connections See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 for more information 3 After the electrical connection is made to a trailer equipped with electric brakes A TRAILER CONNECTED message will be briefly displayed on the DIC display The Trailer Bra...

Page 407: ...f in about ten seconds The driver can also acknowledge this message before it automatically turns off CHECK TRAILER WIRING This message will be displayed if 1 The ITBC system first determines connection to a trailer with electric brakes and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stationary this message will automatically turn of...

Page 408: ... ignition cycles there is problem with the ITBC system Take the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the ITBC system diagnosed and repaired If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while driving the vehicle power is no longer available to the trailer brakes When traffic conditions allow carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and...

Page 409: ...ings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 3 54 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting o...

Page 410: ...eft To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so the trail...

Page 411: ...vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 6 31 Parking on Hills WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes...

Page 412: ...our wheel drive vehicle is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift into a gear 4 Release the parking brake 5 Let up on the brake pedal 6 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 7 Stop and h...

Page 413: ...ack up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the wires are not connected They should be connected by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the tow haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever This will boost the vehicle system voltage ...

Page 414: ...t trailer brake controller is installed the ITBC must be disconnected Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside but you can figure about 150 lbs 68 kg...

Page 415: ... Overview 6 14 Engine Oil 6 16 Engine Oil Life System 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 20 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 22 Cooling System 6 26 Engine Coolant 6 27 Engine Overheating 6 31 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 33 Engine Fan Noise 6 33 Power Steering Fluid 6 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 35 Brakes 6 36 Battery 6 39 Jump Starting 6 40 Rear Axle 6 45 Four Wheel Drive 6 46 Front...

Page 416: ...96 Fabric Carpet 6 97 Leather 6 98 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 6 98 Care of Safety Belts 6 98 Weatherstrips 6 99 Washing Your Vehicle 6 99 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 99 Finish Care 6 100 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 100 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 6 101 Tires 6 102 Sheet Metal Damage 6 102 Finish Damage 6 102 Underbody Maintenance 6 102 Chemical Paint Spo...

Page 417: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on ...

Page 418: ...g Your Own Service Work WARNING 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 knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confus...

Page 419: ...cle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies A list of marketers provid...

Page 420: ...ommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 6 7 for additional information California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards the vehicle will oper...

Page 421: ... help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for ...

Page 422: ...ing the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on To ensure quick starts in the wintertime the E85 fuel must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798 If you have trouble starting on E85 it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly formulated for your c...

Page 423: ...not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous t...

Page 424: ...fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be u...

Page 425: ... the last turn as you tighten it Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 35 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and ...

Page 426: ...h the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood WARNING An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 427: ...and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 6 13 ...

Page 428: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine 6 0L similar here is what you will see 6 14 ...

Page 429: ...utomatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 22 G Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 6 40 H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 6 16 I Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 6 26 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 6 34 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 36 L...

Page 430: ...stick 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 cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add at least one quart liter of the recommended oil This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil c...

Page 431: ...d 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 Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty ...

Page 432: ... as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message An oil change is needed when the OIL LI...

Page 433: ...tem is reset See DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 4 43 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 51 If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and it comes back on when the vehicle is started and or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is near 0 the Engine Oil Life System has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain el...

Page 434: ...lter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6 When the engine air cleaner filter is removed lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt If the engine air cleaner filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Replacing the Engine Air Clea...

Page 435: ...ousing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off 6 21 ...

Page 436: ...Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 11 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine p...

Page 437: ... has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 80 F and 90 F 27 C and 32 C 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine c...

Page 438: ...ure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 160 F and 200 F 71 C and 93 C The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the transmission...

Page 439: ...ain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the HOT band If the fluid level is low add only enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always chec...

Page 440: ...e 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 WARNING 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...

Page 441: ...f there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 6 31 What to Use WARNING Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too h...

Page 442: ... on page 7 11 for more information Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drink...

Page 443: ...Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge ...

Page 444: ...surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level rea...

Page 445: ...Warnings and Messages on page 4 57 You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears but instead get service help right away See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 7 If you do decide to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not do n...

Page 446: ... If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant condition can indicate a serious problem If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot d...

Page 447: ...ll notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil wil...

Page 448: ...ol down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommen...

Page 449: ...eservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of th...

Page 450: ...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 WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and th...

Page 451: ...e removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING 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 da...

Page 452: ...specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every brake stop the disc brakes adjust for wear Replacin...

Page 453: ...a to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 6 40 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended ...

Page 454: ...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 it could caus...

Page 455: ...d on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a remote positive terminal it is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To...

Page 456: ...If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connec...

Page 457: ...tive terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 1...

Page 458: ... Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehi...

Page 459: ...as traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be ...

Page 460: ...cessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant Active Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole you will need to add some lu...

Page 461: ...k or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface A Fill Plug B Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 0 mm to 1 8 inch 3 2 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm a...

Page 462: ...ible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall Not have any snow ice or mud on it Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed Be normally loade...

Page 463: ...mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not b...

Page 464: ...aise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 52 ...

Page 465: ...toplamp Turn Signal Taillamp D Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs do the following 1 Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 3 22 for more information 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly 3 Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until you disengage the outer pins on the taillamp assembly from the vehicle 4 Press the release tab if the bulb socket has one and turn the bulb sock...

Page 466: ... the rear bumper for the bulb socket 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector 3 Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp 168 Rear Turn Signal Lamp Tail...

Page 467: ...lace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and rotate the blade assembly away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Maintenance Replacement P...

Page 468: ...t could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure Continued WARNING Continued should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires ca...

Page 469: ...tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers fo...

Page 470: ... load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 Light Truck LT Metric Tire A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service descripti...

Page 471: ...n DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side ...

Page 472: ...surements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the 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 construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bi...

Page 473: ...ght truck LT 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 construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inch...

Page 474: ... 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 6 62 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 475: ...ultiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 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 that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the...

Page 476: ...rm Tire Quality Grading on page 6 73 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicl...

Page 477: ...t Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Do not forget to check the pressure of the spare tire See Spare Tire on page 6 95 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may...

Page 478: ...e illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire...

Page 479: ...cluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle s tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire app...

Page 480: ...sing a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message is also di...

Page 481: ...r for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays 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 ...

Page 482: ...ich may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 The horn sounds two times to indicate ...

Page 483: ...on pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 65 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the p...

Page 484: ...ee the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even ...

Page 485: ...abeling on page 6 55 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 68 for information on proper t...

Page 486: ...on Label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resist...

Page 487: ...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 488: ...t should be noted that the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you ...

Page 489: ...ct the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance...

Page 490: ...er s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle has P265 70R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size for your vehi...

Page 491: ...y require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without ...

Page 492: ...he parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a N Neutral transfer case position be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Continued WARNING Continued 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the t...

Page 493: ...e a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat Rear Seat Passenger Side Jack Cover 1 Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off 6 79 ...

Page 494: ...wise Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger s side top box storage unit To remove the tools do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger s side top box storage unit Use the ignition door key to unlock it if it is locked See Top Box Storage on page 3 91 for more information 2 Remove the ...

Page 495: ...ion Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock J 2 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and pull it straight out 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wrench H as shown 6 81 ...

Page 496: ...e wheel wrench 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 6 89 for more information 6 Use the wheel wrench hook that allows y...

Page 497: ...e retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch When the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 6 83 ...

Page 498: ...the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 78 for more information 2 If the vehicle has a center cap place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out If the vehicle has a bolt on hub cap loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise The plastic nut caps will be retained in the ...

Page 499: ...cked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING 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 ...

Page 500: ...ise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Position Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle you will need to use the jack handle and both jack handle extensions Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions Attach the jack handle to the jack Use the jacking pad provided on the rear...

Page 501: ...en changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 6 78 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Install ...

Page 502: ...or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket Continued WARNING Continued manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nut...

Page 503: ...bly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6 92 WARNING Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoi...

Page 504: ... not lower turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under t...

Page 505: ...ou as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist end of extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wren...

Page 506: ...our vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier A Spare Tire Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist...

Page 507: ...ar of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire Separate the tire wheel retainer D from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening 6 93 ...

Page 508: ...retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and is centered in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to...

Page 509: ...not drive in four wheel drive until you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage the vehicle and the repair costs would not be covered by your warranty Never use four wheel drive when the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was develo...

Page 510: ...dental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on the vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrat...

Page 511: ...o the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently ...

Page 512: ... more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax...

Page 513: ...abrasives as they can damage the paint metal or plastic on the vehicle Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer retailer Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed t...

Page 514: ...erior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may b...

Page 515: ...warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar 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 they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum whee...

Page 516: ...r dealer s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on 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 ...

Page 517: ...e Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label on the inside of the glove box has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model ...

Page 518: ...ats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories If the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool down period protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goe...

Page 519: ...the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 6 105 ...

Page 520: ... Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC Fuses Usage 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage LT ...

Page 521: ...arness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Break...

Page 522: ... of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 6 108 ...

Page 523: ...ide Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery Fuses Usage 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump 21 Fuel System Control Module 22 Headlamp Washers 23 Rear Windshield Washer 24 Fuel Injectors...

Page 524: ... 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control Fuses Usage 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 54 Automatic Level Contr...

Page 525: ...fer Case 68 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain ...

Page 526: ...rigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 16 8 qt 15 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 31 5 gal 119 2 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6 0 qt 5 7 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 6 qt 1 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y Oil filter should be changed at every oil change A...

Page 527: ...ications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Iron LMG 0 Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 6 2L V8 with Active Fuel Management L9H 2 Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 6 113 ...

Page 528: ...2 NOTES 6 114 ...

Page 529: ... Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 11 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 14 Maintenance Record 7 15 7 1 ...

Page 530: ...ce To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer retailer The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 32 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 5 12 use the r...

Page 531: ...5 000 to 8 000 miles See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 68 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 16 An Emission Control Service When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions ...

Page 532: ...nspection and Rotation on page 6 68 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 20 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs first Maintenance II Perform all services describe...

Page 533: ...h Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil on page 6 16 Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on page 6 27 Windshield washer fluid level check See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 35 Once a Month Tire inflation check See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 62 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 68 Once a Year Starter switch check See Owner Checks and Servi...

Page 534: ...ed for taxi police or delivery service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the...

Page 535: ...t seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection An Emission Control Service First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Engine cooling system drain flush and refill cooling system and cap pressure ch...

Page 536: ...uids visual leak check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only Brake system inspection Chassis components lubrication Steering and suspension inspection Engine cooling system inspection Windshield wiper blades inspection Body components lubrication Restraint system components check Automatic transmission fluid level check Engine air cleaner filter inspection v...

Page 537: ...ny other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check WARNING 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 Parkin...

Page 538: ... sure there is Continued WARNING Continued room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral ...

Page 539: ...f clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 6 27 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key ...

Page 540: ...Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 3634770 in C...

Page 541: ...e Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted 7 13 ...

Page 542: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 14 ...

Page 543: ...vices are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 15 ...

Page 544: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 16 ...

Page 545: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 17 ...

Page 546: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 18 ...

Page 547: ...ervice Appointments 8 10 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 10 Collision Damage Repair 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 17 Event Data Recorders 8 18...

Page 548: ...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 549: ...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 550: ...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 551: ...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 552: ...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 553: ...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 554: ...mited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Services Provided Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available i...

Page 555: ...imit of six requests per year Additional travel information is also available Allow three weeks for delivery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 km from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advis...

Page 556: ...w Vehicle Limited Warranty Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranty in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner As...

Page 557: ...al and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Info...

Page 558: ...wever the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may...

Page 559: ...s If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Check to make sure that you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in dang...

Page 560: ...le If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement...

Page 561: ...olved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects ...

Page 562: ...nosis 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 Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifical...

Page 563: ...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 564: ...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 565: ...iences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communicatio...

Page 566: ...2 NOTES 8 20 ...

Page 567: ... What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 69 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 66 Where Are the Airbags 2 63 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 4 29 Readiness Light 4 28 System Check 2 61 Antenna Fixed Mast 4 140 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 140 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 4 Warning Light 4 33 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 101...

Page 568: ...em 4 140 Audio System s 4 79 Automatic Headlamp System 4 12 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 22 Operation 3 37 Autoride 5 46 Axle Rear 6 45 B Battery 6 39 Electric Power Management 4 14 Run Down Protection 4 15 Belt Routing Engine 7 14 Bluetooth 4 114 Brake Emergencies 5 5 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle 3 35 Brakes 6 36 Antilock 5 4 Parking 3 50 System Warning Light 4 31 Braking 5 3 Braking in Emerge...

Page 569: ...tem Light 4 30 Check Engine Lamp 4 35 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 12 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 102 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 2 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 47 Older Children 2 37 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 2 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2...

Page 570: ...t Engine 6 27 Engine Temperature Gage 4 34 Cooled Seats 2 8 Cooling System 6 26 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 10 Covers Cargo Panels 3 76 Cruise Control 4 7 Light 4 40 Cupholders 3 74 Customer Assistance 8 6 Offices 8 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 8 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 8 16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 D Damage Repair Collision 8 11 Data Recorde...

Page 571: ...riving for Better Fuel Economy 1 25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 4 19 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 4 125 E E85 Fuel 6 8 EDR 8 17 Electrical Equipment Add On 6 104 Electrical System Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 107 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 104 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 105 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 104 Underhood Fuse Block 6 108 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 ...

Page 572: ...rning 4 3 Flat Tire 6 77 Flat Tire Changing 6 78 Flat Tire Storing 6 92 Fluid Automatic Transmission 6 22 Power Steering 6 34 Windshield Washer 6 35 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement 4 13 Light 4 40 Four Wheel Drive 3 43 3 48 6 46 Front Armrest Storage Area 3 74 Front Axle 6 47 Fuel 6 5 Additives 6 7 California Fuel 6 6 E85 85 Ethanol 6 8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 12 Filling the Tank 6 10 Fuels...

Page 573: ...soline Octane 6 6 Specifications 6 6 Glove Box 3 74 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 8 7 H Halogen Bulbs 6 51 Hazard Warning Flashers 4 3 Head Restraints 2 2 Headlamps Aiming 6 48 Bulb Replacement 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 11 Exterior Lamps 4 10 Flash to Pass 4 5 High Low Beam Changer 4 5 On Reminder 4 11 Heated Seats 2 7 2 8 Heater 4 16 Engine Coolant 3 36 Highbeam On Light 4 40 Highway H...

Page 574: ...Entry System 3 4 Keys 3 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 6 55 Lamps Daytime Running DRL 4 11 Dome 4 14 Dome Lamp Override 4 14 Exterior Cargo 4 13 License Plate 6 52 Malfunction Indicator 4 35 Reading 4 14 Lap Belt 2 35 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 29 LATCH System for Child Restraints 2 47 Level Control 5 46 Lighting Entry Exit 4 14 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 28 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 33 Brake System...

Page 575: ...rol 5 11 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 47 Lumbar Manual Controls 2 6 Power Controls 2 6 M Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record 7 15 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 11 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 35 Manual Lumbar Controls 2 6 Manual Seats 2 4 Memory Seat Mirrors ...

Page 576: ...ystem 1 26 Operation Universal Home Remote System 3 67 Outlet Adjustment 4 25 Outlets Accessory Power 4 15 Outside Convex Mirror 3 58 Heated Mirrors 3 59 Power Foldaway Mirrors 3 57 Power Mirrors 3 57 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 33 Owner Checks and Services 7 9 Owners Canadian iii P Paint Damage 6 102 Park Shifting Into 3 51 Shifting Out of 3 53 Park Aid 3 59 Park Tilt Mirrors 3 ...

Page 577: ...ogram Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 11 Proposition 65 Warning California 6 4 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 19 Statement 8 19 Radio s 4 79 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 4 114 Reception 4 139 Setting the Clock 4 78 Theft Deterrent 4 136 Reading Lamps 4 14 Rear Axle 6 45 Locking 5 8 Rear Door Security Locks 3 12 Rear Seat Audio RSA S...

Page 578: ...etained Accessory Power RAP 3 33 Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 5 30 Roof Sunroof 3 92 Roof Rack System 3 75 Running the Vehicle While Parked 3 55 S Safety Belts Care of 6 98 Extender 2 36 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 20 Lap Belt 2 35 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 29 Reminders 4 27 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 2 15 Use During Pregnancy 2 35 Safety Defects Reportin...

Page 579: ...tion 8 16 Scheduling Appointments 8 10 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 76 Setting the Clock 4 78 Sheet Metal Damage 6 102 Shifting Out of Park 3 53 Shifting Into Park 3 51 Signals Turn and Lane Change 4 4 Spare Tire 6 95 Installing 6 84 Removing 6 79 Storing 6 92 Specifications and Capacities 6 112 Speedometer 4 27 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 4 33 StabiliTrak System 5 6 Start Vehicle Remo...

Page 580: ... Tilt Wheel 4 3 Time Setting 4 78 Tires 6 54 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 6 101 Buying New Tires 6 71 Chains 6 76 Changing a Flat Tire 6 78 Cleaning 6 102 Different Size 6 72 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 77 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 62 Inspection and Rotation 6 68 Installing the Spare Tire 6 84 Pressure Light 4 34 Pressure Monitor Operation 6 65 Pressure Monitor System 6 64 Removing the Flat...

Page 581: ...dometer 4 27 Truck Camper Loading Information 5 38 Turn and Lane Change Signals 4 4 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 4 4 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 73 Universal Home Remote System 3 67 Operation 3 67 V Vehicle Control 5 3 Loading 5 32 Remote Start 3 7 Running While Parked 3 55 Symbols iv Vehicle Customization DIC 4 68 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...

Page 582: ...lance 6 74 Different Size 6 72 Replacement 6 74 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 70 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 45 Windows 3 24 Power 3 25 Windshield Washer 4 6 Washer Fluid 6 35 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 53 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 100 Wiper Fuses 6 104 Wipers 4 6 Winter Driving 5 28 X XM Radio Messages 4 112 XM Satellite Radio Antenna 4 140 i 16 ...

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