Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021 Owner'S Manual Download

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20

320

Vehicle Care

General Information

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 321
California Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 322

Vehicle Checks

Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock

Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . 346
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Headlamp Aiming

Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,

Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . 349

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and

Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Electrical System

Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 353
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . 357
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . 358

Wheels and Tires

Summary of Contents for Silverado 1500 2021

Page 1: ...C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 21_CHEV_Silverado_1500_COV_en_US_84550389B_2020NOV19 pdf 1 11 5 2020 1 10 49 PM ...

Page 2: ...rvice marks of General Motors LLC its subsidiaries affiliates or licensors For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle model variants country specifications...

Page 3: ...isk which will result in serious injury or death Warning Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage 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 Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbo...

Page 4: ...ses j ISOFIX LATCH System Child Restraints Q Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed Lane Change Alert Lane Departure Warning A Lane Keep Assist Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure X Park Assist Pedestrian Ahead Indicator O Power 7 Rear Cross Traffic Alert I Registered Technician Remote Vehicle Start h Risk of Electrical Fire Seat Belt Reminders I Side Blind Zone Alert h Stop Start 7 Tire Pr...

Page 5: ...Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 4 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 6: ... Assist LKA 0 281 5 Hill Descent Control Switch If Equipped See Hill Descent Control HDC 0 249 j Power Assist Steps 0 30 If Equipped 5 Power Release Tailgate If Equipped See Tailgate 0 23 A DC AC Switch See Power Outlets 0 102 h Auto Stop Disable Switch If Equipped See Stop Start System 0 233 L Express Window Down Button If Equipped See Power Windows 0 41 Tow Haul Mode 0 241 On Some Models Exhaust...

Page 7: ...uipped Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 274 If Equipped Heated Steering Wheel 0 100 If Equipped 23 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 116 24 Electric Parking Brake 0 246 25 Fog Lamps 0 143 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 145 Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 144 Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139 Task Lighting 0 144 If Equipped ...

Page 8: ...2 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 33 Manual Mirrors 34 Trailer Tow Mirrors 34 Power Mirrors 35 Folding Mirrors 36 Heated Mirrors 37 Automatic Dimming Mirror 37 Blind Spot Mirrors 37 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 38 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 38 Manual Rearview Mirror 38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 38 Rear Camera Mirror 38 Windows Windows 40 Manual Windows 41 Power Windows 41 Rear Wind...

Page 9: ... the key out of the RUN position The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole See your dealer if a replacement key is required The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to...

Page 10: ... vehicle key into the ignition 2 Turn the ignition on The security light will come on 3 Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off 4 Turn the ignition off 5 Repeat Steps 2 4 two more times After the third time turn the ignition on the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle 6 To learn a second key turn the ignition off insert the second key to be l...

Page 11: ...riodically clean with a brush or pick With an active OnStar or connected service plan an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 440 If locked out of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program 0 431 If equipped with memory seats RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2 See Memory Seats 0 49 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Fre...

Page 12: ...r 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred If enabled the exterior lamps may turn on See Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 31 If equipped with remote mirror folding pressing and holding K for one second will unfold the mirrors if ena...

Page 13: ...temperatures above 59 C 138 F Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter Caution Always replace the battery with the correct type Replacing the battery with an incorrect type could potentially create a risk of battery explosion Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local laws Do not at...

Page 14: ...to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 10 The key that is part of the RKE transmitter can be used for all locks Remove the key by pressing the button on the side of the RKE transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out Never pull the key out without pressing the button See your dealer if a new tra...

Page 15: ... operation is enabled See Vehicle Personalization 0 131 x Press twice quickly to release the tailgate if equipped 7 Press and release to initiate vehicle locator The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold 7 for more than three seconds to activate the panic alarm The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds The alarm turns off when the ig...

Page 16: ... at the same time for approximately three seconds The turn signal lamps will flash four times quickly to indicate access is disabled Using any exterior handle to unlock the doors or open the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps to flash four times quickly indicating access is disabled If disabled disarm the alarm system before starting the vehicle Enabling Keyless Unlocking With the vehicle o...

Page 17: ...0 131 Key Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 21 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Each vehicle can have up to e...

Page 18: ...program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you 1 Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter 2 Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle then turn the key counterclockwise to the unlock position five...

Page 19: ...nce with the signal the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle To start the vehicle Transmitter Pocket without Bucket Seats Lower Compartment Transmitter Pocket with Bucket Seats 1 Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket insert 2 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brak...

Page 20: ... to burn crush or cut the used battery and avoid exposing the battery to environments with extremely low air pressures or high temperatures Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY To replace the battery 1 Press the button on the RKE transmitter to remove the key Never pull the key out without pressing the button 2 Insert a flat thin object in t...

Page 21: ...Park The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if The coolant temperature gets too high The oil pressure gets low The RKE transmitter range may be reduced while the vehicle is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 10 Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1 Press and release Q 2 Immediately press and hold until the...

Page 22: ...vent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From outside Use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Use Keyless Access if equipped Use the key in the driver door or the passenger door if equipped From inside use the power door locks or the manual door locks To lock the door with the manual door locks push down on the manual lock knob From inside pull the door h...

Page 23: ...losed If a door is reopened before that time the five second timer will reset when all doors are closed again Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately This feature can be programmed See Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Automatic Door Locks If equipped the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the veh...

Page 24: ... inside the vehicle The safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors To use the safety lock 1 Move the lever down to the lock position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same for the other rear door To open a rear door when the safety lock is on 1 Unlock the door by activating the inside handle by pressing the power door unlock switch or by using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 2 Open the d...

Page 25: ... as it is opening and closing and keep hands away from the tailgate hinges when in use You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges Caution To avoid damage to the tailgate make sure the area behind the tailgate is clear before opening it In the case of a dead battery the tailgate can be opened manually Contact your dealer or Roadside Assistance If e...

Page 26: ...amage to the tailgate make sure the area behind the tailgate is clear before opening it If equipped with a power open close tailgate the tailgate can be opened or closed in several ways To open the tailgate do one of the following Press x twice quickly on the RKE transmitter until the tailgate moves See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 10 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Op...

Page 27: ...e full open position to at least 10 cm 4 in and hold it momentarily Then the tailgate will start closing automatically If the tailgate is lifted more than halfway between open and close then it will not close automatically Obstacle Detection If the tailgate encounters an obstacle during a power open cycle it will stop on the obstacle After removing the obstruction the tailgate can be allowed to op...

Page 28: ...sed To open the primary tailgate Press x twice quickly on the RKE transmitter until the tailgate moves See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 10 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 13 If equipped with Keyless Access the tailgate can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft Press 5 on the center stack Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate...

Page 29: ...ary tailgate open Hold the primary tailgate and firmly close the inner tailgate Raise the inner tailgate so it meets the primary tailgate and close together at the same time When using the tailgate step as a load stop the load must be secured as the load could shift See Cargo Tie Downs 0 97 Tailgate Step Warning To avoid personal injury keep hands away from the hinges when operating the tailgate s...

Page 30: ...n using it as a load stop Using the Assist Handle The assist handle helps with entering the pickup box To use 1 Lift up on the handle until it locks in the open position 2 To return the assist handle pull the release lever toward the ball end of the handle and push the handle back to the closed position Applying Loads to Tailgates Caution Do not put ramp loads on the inner tailgate alone Damage to...

Page 31: ...ed or immediately if the vehicle starts moving Keep hands children pets objects and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion The steps will reverse direction if there is an obstruction If possible carefully remove the obstruction then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion If the obstruction is not cleared the assist steps remain extended Slight movement of ...

Page 32: ...pen Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of two ways Use the RKE transmitter With a door open press Q on the interior of the door 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the a...

Page 33: ... the column lock feature and the vehicle should be serviced A message that the steering column is locked indicates that the engine is running but the steering column is still locked It is normal for the column to be locked during a remote start but the column should unlock after the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is started No message will display during a remote start A message that the s...

Page 34: ...t is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle To program additional transmitters see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 10 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 13 Do not leave the transmitter or device that dis...

Page 35: ...wer portion is adjusted manually Manual Mirrors If equipped adjust manual mirrors by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle Using hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance Trailer Tow Mirrors Extending Mirrors Trailer tow mirrors can extend out for...

Page 36: ...tents are aligning after a manual extend retract operation has occurred Auxiliary Cargo Mirror Lamps If equipped cargo mirror lamps face rearward to provide more light on the sides of the vehicle if needed See Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 144 Advanced Trailering Vision System Side Cameras If equipped the Advanced Trailering Vision System side cameras are on the bottom of the outside mirrors See Surround...

Page 37: ... return to its original position Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash Power Folding Mirrors If equipped press g to power fold the mirrors Press again to unfold Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding The mirrors are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mi...

Page 38: ...that may be in the vehicle s blind zone Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Actual Mirror View 1 When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle enters the blind zone the image transitions from the main mirror to...

Page 39: ...irrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped t...

Page 40: ...s Doors and Windows 39 Press V to scroll through the adjustment options Press t and u to adjust the settings using the indicators on the mirror The indicators will remain visible for five seconds after the last button activation and the settings will remain saved The adjustment options are Brightness Zoom Tilt ...

Page 41: ...d 3 are displayed in the mirror and the display shuts off Also push the tab as indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode The Rear Camera Mirror may not work properly or display a clear image if There is glare from the sun or headlamps This may obstruct objects from view If needed push the tab to turn off the display Dirt snow or other debris blocks the camera lens Clean the lens with a sof...

Page 42: ...if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys Key Access 0 7 or Keys Keyless Access 0 9 The power windows work when the ignition is on in ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active S...

Page 43: ...ll operate normally after the object or condition is removed Automatic Reversal System Override Warning If automatic reversal system override is active the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before using automatic reversal system override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path When the engine is on o...

Page 44: ...s the switch to open the window Pull the switch to close the window The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare If equipped detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod If equipped there is a lighted mirror on the sun visor Lift the cover to open Roof Sunroof 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT S...

Page 45: ...closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually Automatic Reversal System The sunroof has an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is operated in express close mode If an object is in the path while express closing the reversal system will detect an object stop and open the sunroof slightl...

Page 46: ...ag Inflates 65 Passenger Sensing System 66 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 69 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 69 Airbag System Check 70 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash 71 Child Restraints Older Children 71 Infants and Young Children 72 Child Restraint Systems 74 Where to Put the Restraint 76 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 77 Replacing LATCH Sy...

Page 47: ...t be adjusted The head restraint can be folded forward to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied To fold the head restraint press the button on the side of the head restraint When an occupant is in the seat always return the head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked If you are installing...

Page 48: ... and passenger when the center front seat is not used Pull the strap on the side of the center seatback to fold the center seatback Do not use the center seatback as a seating position when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatback push the seatback rearward until it locks in the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a powe...

Page 49: ... dangerous Even when buckled up the seat belts cannot do their job The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap 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 i...

Page 50: ...he seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats If equipped memory seats allow two drivers to save and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle Other feature posi...

Page 51: ...ting Position and then Seat Exit Memory Select On or Off See Seat Exit Memory later in this section See Vehicle Personalization 0 131 for additional setting information Identifying Driver Number To identify the driver number 1 Move your RKE transmitter away from the vehicle 2 Start the vehicle with another key or RKE transmitter The DIC should display the driver number for the other RKE transmitte...

Page 52: ... turn Seat Entry Memory on or off see Vehicle Personalization Settings previously in this section and Vehicle Personalization 0 131 The shift lever must be in P Park to start Seat Entry Memory Seat Entry Memory recall will complete if the vehicle is shifted out of P Park prior to reaching the saved memory position To stop Seat Entry Memory recall movement turn the vehicle off or press any of the f...

Page 53: ...heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press C or to ventilate the driver or passenger seat The indicator light on the button comes on when this feature is on Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator l...

Page 54: ...n conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat Check before exiting the vehicle This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat instead under certain conditions it detect...

Page 55: ...t the highest setting With each press of the button the heated seat changes to the next lower setting and then the off setting Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light indicates the lowest If the heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes Seat Belts This section describes how to use seat belts properly and some things not to do War...

Page 56: ...a seat belt or not Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear seat belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only They work with seat belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also i...

Page 57: ...g 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 Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriou...

Page 58: ...in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let th...

Page 59: ...tion may affect the passenger sensing system if equipped See Passenger Sensing System 0 66 If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Seat Belt Extender 0 59 Position the release button on the bu...

Page 60: ...n a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s seat belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 60 Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat Sitting on the seat belt can damage the webbing and hardware Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat belt comfort gu...

Page 61: ... ask your dealer to fix it Make sure the seat belt reminder light is working See Seat Belt Reminders 0 113 Keep seat belts clean and dry See Seat Belt Care 0 60 Seat Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry Seat belts should be properly cared for and maintained Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris As necessary exterior hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be lightly cleane...

Page 62: ...seatback or side of the seat closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by seat belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know ab...

Page 63: ...ting positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children 0 71 or Infants and Young Children 0 72 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symb...

Page 64: ...g between an occupant and an airbag and Continued Warning Continued 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 routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you...

Page 65: ...rollover or in a severe frontal impact Roof rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicl...

Page 66: ... seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without airbag inflation after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold After turning the ignition off and then on again the fuel system will return to normal oper...

Page 67: ...stem The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat and seat belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct chi...

Page 68: ...ssenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the ON indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is active For some children including children in child r...

Page 69: ...f the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child s size It is better to secure child restraints in the rear seat Consider using another vehicle to transport the child when a rear seat is not available Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front seat even if the ON indicator is not lit If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult Sized Occupant If a person of adult size i...

Page 70: ...an object such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is put on an unoccupied seat If this is not desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how th...

Page 71: ... airbag s See Passenger Sensing System 0 66 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 377 for additional important information If a snow plow is added to the vehicle the airbags should still work properly The airbag systems were designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including snow plowing with vehicles that have the optional snow plow ...

Page 72: ... lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear seat belt comfort guide if available See Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt 0 57 If a com...

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

Page 74: ... are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infan...

Page 75: ... In addition there are many kinds of child restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint Warning A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle seat...

Page 76: ...ehicle 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 seat belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in ...

Page 77: ...s that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint secured in a rear seating position Whenever possible children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front This is because the risk to the re...

Page 78: ...th the routing of the seat belt The seat in front of an installed child restraint should be adjusted to ensure proper installation according to the child restraint manual Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision o...

Page 79: ... the lower anchors or the seat belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether For a forward facing 5 pt harness child restraint where the combined weight of the child and restraint are up to 29 5 kg 65 lb use either the lower LATCH anchorages with the top tether anchorage or the seat belt with the top tether anchorage Where the comb...

Page 80: ...Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat 0 92 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 88 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat 0 92 Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be used to install the restraint The following explains how to ...

Page 81: ...t 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 The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment hook 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tethe...

Page 82: ...mation Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat I Seating positions with top tether anchors H Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors on double and crew cab models each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For regular cab models there are top tether anchor symbols to assist you in locating the top...

Page 83: ...and Loop Double and Crew Cab Passenger Side Loop Double and Crew Cab For double and crew cab models the top tether is routed through loops 2 to the top tether anchors 1 Be sure to use the correct anchor for the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Be sure to read the following instructions to properly install a child restraint using these loops and anchors Do not secure a chil...

Page 84: ...straint per anchor Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a...

Page 85: ...e position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts 2 Make sure the child restraint top tether hook is completely closed and secured to the top tether anchor 3 Secure the child restraint in the right front seating position with the vehicle belts See...

Page 86: ...he vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section and the following steps Rear Driver Side Position Rear Driver Side Position 2 1 For a top tether in the rear driver side position 2 1 1 Remove the driver side head restraint and center headrest See Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and Reinstallation later in this section 2 1 2 For first time use remove and discard t...

Page 87: ...tion 2 2 1 Remove the passenger side head restraint and center headrest See Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and Reinstallation later in this section 2 2 2 Route the top tether 3 through the loop 2 2 2 3 Attach the top tether 3 to the passenger side of the center top tether metal anchor 1 2 2 4 Make sure the child restraint top tether hook is completely closed and secured to the top tether ancho...

Page 88: ...op tethers can be attached to the center anchor Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three rear seating positions at the same time following the routing instructions above 4 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should b...

Page 89: ...stem inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat When securing a child restraint with the seat bel...

Page 90: ...ng child restraint in an outboard rear seating position See Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 77 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push ...

Page 91: ...raint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top te...

Page 92: ... See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 77 for more information on using the top tether anchors 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 i...

Page 93: ...deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passe...

Page 94: ...t will go before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed to get a tight installation of the child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag the OFF indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger...

Page 95: ...hicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor attach the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 77 8 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint ...

Page 96: ...torage Features Cargo Tie Downs 97 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Glove Box To access the upper glove box pull up on the handle To access the lower glove box unlock with the key and pull down on the handle Cupholders Front There may be cupholders on the center f...

Page 97: ...orage in the rear seat Pull the tab to access Push the storage door to close The storage door must be closed before installing child restraints Center Console Storage Bench Seat Pull the strap on the side of the center seatback to access the storage area and cupholders Do not use the center seatback as a seating position when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatback push the seatback rear...

Page 98: ...nd lift to open Floor Console Storage If equipped with front center seat storage unlock with the ignition key press the latch and lift to open Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs This vehicle is equipped with 12 fixed cargo tie downs Caution The truck bed walls will collapse if the tie downs are overloaded Any of the 12 locations inside the truck bed can be used The maximum load per corner...

Page 99: ...en The tie down will be hard to turn until the toggle moves past the installation point on the toggle guide 3 Fasten the tie down firmly by hand only Do not use tools To remove 1 Remove the tie down loop completely by turning counterclockwise while holding the backing plate against the truck bed wall 2 Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard This locks the toggle...

Page 100: ...t 118 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 118 Four Wheel Drive Light 118 Tow Haul Mode Light 119 Hill Descent Control Light 119 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 119 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 119 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator 119 Traction Off Light 120 Traction Control System TCS Electronic Stability Control Light 120 Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Light 120 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...

Page 101: ... or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls 0 151 Heated Steering Wheel If equipped press to turn it on or off A light next to the button display...

Page 102: ...ue until L is released or the maximum wash time is reached When L is released additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid 0 339 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be re...

Page 103: ...me Date under Settings 0 186 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player Rear of Front Center Console The vehicle has one accessory power outlet under the climate control system and one accessory power outlet on the rear of the center console if equipped or on the rear of the bench seat if equipped Lift the cover to access an...

Page 104: ...et can be turned off by pressing the DC AC switch The power outlet can be turned back on after 10 seconds during which the indicator light on the switch will flash An indicator light on the outlet illuminates when power is provided to the outlet and no system fault is detected The outlets will not operate when the ignition is off the DC AC switch is not pressed or the plug is not fully seated into...

Page 105: ...ible smartphone Objects such as coins keys rings paper clips or cards between the smartphone and charging pad will become very hot On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect an object and the object gets wedged between the smartphone and charger remove the smartphone and allow the object to cool before removing it from the charging pad to prevent burns To charge a compatible sma...

Page 106: ...fer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Freescale WCT library Copyright c 2012 2014 Freescale Semiconductor Inc All rights reserved 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and ...

Page 107: ... briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the section that explains what to do Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous Instrument Cluster Base Cluster English Shown Metric Similar 1 Tachometer 0 110 2 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 111 3...

Page 108: ...Controls 107 Midlevel Cluster English Shown Metric Similar 1 Tachometer 0 110 2 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 111 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 112 4 Fuel Gauge 0 110 5 Voltmeter Gauge 0 113 6 Speedometer 0 110 7 Driver Information Center DIC Base Level 0 124 or Driver Information Center DIC Midlevel and Uplevel 0 125 ...

Page 109: ...edometer 0 110 7 Driver Information Center DIC Base Level 0 124 or Driver Information Center DIC Midlevel and Uplevel 0 125 Cluster Menu Midlevel and Uplevel There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays Press S or T to access the cluster applications Use the thumbwheel t...

Page 110: ...pass will be displayed If there is an active route press the thumbwheel to cancel or resume route guidance mute or unmute voice guidance or access Recents or Favorites Phone In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls scroll through contacts select from the favorites or change the phone source If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Options...

Page 111: ...splay open source software information Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers or miles Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer is accessed and reset thr...

Page 112: ...hicle should be refueled soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank ...

Page 113: ... is normal If the oil pressure warning light or Driver Information Center DIC message indicates oil pressure outside the normal operating range check the vehicle s oil as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 329 Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check t...

Page 114: ...ging system light comes on See Charging System Light 0 115 The voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode This is normal Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide...

Page 115: ...ed neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may come on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the reminder light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the ...

Page 116: ... the front outboard passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself o...

Page 117: ...this light to come on This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also affect the vehicle s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications 0 322 If the light is flashing A malfunction has been detected that could damage the emission control system and increase vehicle emissions Diagnosis and service may be required To...

Page 118: ...ve not been completely diagnosed If this happens the vehicle would not be ready for inspection and might require several days of routine driving before the system is ready for inspection This can happen if the 12 volt battery has recently been replaced or run down or if the vehicle has been recently serviced See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass or cannot be made ready for the test Brake Sy...

Page 119: ... in the Driver Information Center DIC Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when the vehicle is turned on If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on while driving safely stop as soon as it is possible and turn off the vehicle Then turn on the vehicle again to reset the system If the...

Page 120: ...r the vehicle is started this light turns off and stays off if LKA has not been turned on or is unavailable If equipped this light is white if LKA is turned on but not ready to assist This light is green if LKA is turned on and is ready to assist LKA may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking The LKA light is amber when assisting This light fl...

Page 121: ...ccordingly Traction Control System TCS Electronic Stability Control Light This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the ESC system are not fully operational and may not assist in maintainin...

Page 122: ...ight comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off Caution The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Engine Overheating 0 337 The engin...

Page 123: ...ure Monitor Operation 0 369 Engine Oil Pressure Light Uplevel Cluster Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low h...

Page 124: ...system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139 Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with fog lamps this light comes on when the fog lamps are on The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps 0 143 Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use except when only the Daytime Running Lamps DRL are active See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139 Cruis...

Page 125: ...il TRIP 1 or TRIP 2 displays The current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the last reset for the trip odometer is shown as well as the average fuel economy The trip odometer and the average fuel economy can be reset by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem Fuel Range This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling The f...

Page 126: ... REPLACE SOON message displays the engine air filter should be replaced at the earliest convenience The Air Filter Life display must be reset after the engine air filter replacement To reset see Engine Air Filter Life System 0 332 Brake Pad Life This displays an estimate of the remaining life of the front and rear brake pads Messages will display based on brake pad wear and the state of the system...

Page 127: ...00 kilometers L 100 km kilometers per liter km L or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the value recorded since the last time this menu item was reset This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change Press the thumbwheel while this display is active to reset the trip odometer and the aver...

Page 128: ... the brake pads See Brake Pad Life System 0 341 Fuel Economy Displays average fuel economy the best fuel economy over the selected distance and a bar graph showing instantaneous fuel economy Press the thumbwheel to change the selected distance Press and hold the thumbwheel while this display is active to reset the best fuel economy and average fuel economy This display can also be reset by selecti...

Page 129: ...on can be displayed in various languages The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed through the instrument cluster See Settings 0 186 and Options under Instrument Cluster 0 106 HUD Display on the Windshield Depending on how the vehicle is equipped t...

Page 130: ...splay Press the thumbwheel to confirm and save the setting This feature may only be available in P Park Speed Limit Style Adjustment If equipped the speed limit style can be changed to a speed limit bar or speed limit sign from the Options menu in the instrument cluster Press the thumbwheel while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to change the speed sign style or to turn it off HUD Views There are ...

Page 131: ...lean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner Wipe the lens gently then dry it HUD Troubleshooting Check that Nothing is covering the HUD lens The HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright The HUD is adjusted to the proper height Polarized sunglasses are not worn The windshield and HUD lens are clean If the HUD image is not correct contact your dealer The windshield is p...

Page 132: ...is message shows that the vehicle speed has been limited to the speed displayed The limited speed is a protection for various propulsion and vehicle systems such as lubrication thermal brakes suspension Teen Driver if equipped or tires Vehicle Personalization The following are all possible vehicle personalization features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available For System Apps and Perso...

Page 133: ...m caused by front end crashes with nearby pedestrians See Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System 0 277 Touch Off Alert or Alert and Brake Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier This setting determines if an alert will appear when Adaptive Cruise Control brings the vehicle to a complete stop and the vehicle ahead of you starts moving again See Adaptive Cruise Control Camera 0 256 Touch Off or On Lane Change Aler...

Page 134: ...n the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Touch Off or On Exit Lighting This setting specifies how long the headlamps stay on after the vehicle is turned off and exited Touch Off 30 Seconds 60 Seconds or 120 Seconds Automatic High Beam Assist This setting specifies how the high beams adjust based on the vehicle environment Touch IntelliBeam or Adaptive Headlight System Power Door Locks Touch and ...

Page 135: ...g remote start on cold days See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52 and Remote Vehicle Start 0 20 If equipped with Auto Heated Steering Wheel this feature will turn on when the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats turn on Touch Off or On Remote Window Operation If equipped this feature enables remote operation of the windows with the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key A...

Page 136: ... recalls the previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC ACCESSORY See Memory Seats 0 49 Touch Off or On Seat Exit Memory This feature automatically recalls the previously stored exit button position when the ignition is changed from on or ACC ACCESSORY to off and the driver door is open See Memory Seats 0 49 Touch Off or On Suspension Touch and the...

Page 137: ...console This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices These instructions refer to a garage door opener but can be used for other devices Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door op...

Page 138: ... Gate Operators later in this section 3 Press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed then programming is complete There is no need to complete Steps 4 6 If the indicator light does not come on or the ga...

Page 139: ... signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then change to a rapid flash or continuous solid light Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system...

Page 140: ...he headlamp control to O again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on For vehicles first sold in Canada off will only work when the vehicle is in P Park AUTO Automatically turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights roof marker lamps if equipped front rear sidemarker lamps and license plate lamps Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps...

Page 141: ...ls the system Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance The high beam headlamps remain on under the automatic control until one of the following situations occurs The system detects an approaching vehicle s headlamps The system detects a preceding vehicle s taillamps The outside light is bright enough that high beam headlamps are not required The vehicle...

Page 142: ...en if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps will turn on Depending on the type of headlamp they will either turn off after a short duration or stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument cluster wi...

Page 143: ...ument cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel illumination control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 145 When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will turn off or may change to DRL The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off Lights On with Wipers If the winds...

Page 144: ...rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb could be burned out If equipped with LED turn signals see your dealer Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 353 Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1 2 km 0 75 mi a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal A message may appear in the Driver Information Center...

Page 145: ...e lights will stay on for approximately 10 minutes If any Task lights are on if the button has not been pressed after approximately 5 seconds pressing it again will turn off all Task Lights Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp If equipped this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp For information on roof mounted emergency lamp install...

Page 146: ...nd follow all state and local laws that apply to cargo lamp operation Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature adjusts the brightness of all illuminated controls The instrument panel illumination control is next to the exterior lamp control D Press D to brighten or D to dim the lights This feature is functional at night or when the headlamps or parking lamps are ON Dome...

Page 147: ...er about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off When any door is opened or the remote unlock is pressed all interior lights turn on and then interior lamps dim to off after 20 seconds The entry lighting feature for exterior lighting can be changed See Vehicle Locator Lights under Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when...

Page 148: ... works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective act...

Page 149: ...tion Voice Recognition 175 Phone Bluetooth Overview 180 Bluetooth Pairing and Using a Phone 181 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 185 Settings Settings 186 Teen Driver 192 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 195 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any info...

Page 150: ...t System The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display controls on the center stack steering wheel controls and voice recognition Uplevel Radio 1 O Power Press to turn the power on Press and hold to turn the power off Press to mute unmute the system when on When the power is on and the system is not muted a quick status pane will display when O is pressed Pressing O will ...

Page 151: ...2 5 o BACK Press to return to the previous display in a menu 6 V Turn to highlight a feature Press to activate the highlighted feature 1 Home Page Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page later in this section Press to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay To enter back into Android Auto or Apple CarPlay press and hold See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 0 185 2 7 Radio Press and release to go to th...

Page 152: ...e is where vehicle application icons are accessed Some applications are disabled when the vehicle is moving The Home Page can be set up to have up to four pages with eight icons per page Swipe left or right across the display to access the pages of icons Managing Home Page Icons 1 Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode 2 Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired po...

Page 153: ...e on screen instructions Only four user profiles can be active at one time in the vehicle It may be necessary to remove a profile from the menu before creating or signing into an existing profile The removed profile can be logged into at a later time Settings Touch the Settings icon to display the Settings menu See Settings 0 186 Apple CarPlay Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate Apple CarPlay...

Page 154: ...play It shows up to four applications Infotainment Display Features Infotainment display features show on the display when available When a feature is unavailable it may gray out When a feature is touched it may highlight Haptic Feedback If equipped haptic feedback is a pulse that occurs when an icon or option is touched on the display or when controls on the center stack are pressed Infotainment ...

Page 155: ...om in on a map certain images or a web page Place finger and thumb together on the display then move them apart Pinch Pinch is used to zoom out on a map certain images or a web page Place finger and thumb apart on the display then move them together Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays use a microfiber clo...

Page 156: ...t by using the controls on the infotainment display or by tapping dragging the crosshair Finding a Station Seeking a Station From the AM FM or SXM if equipped option press 6 or 7 on the center stack to search for the previous or next strong station or channel Browsing Stations Touch the Browse option to list all available stations or channels Navigate up and down through all stations by scrolling ...

Page 157: ...ted with the AM or FM stations or SXM channels Touch a category name to display a list of stations or channels for that category Touching a station or channel from the list will tune the radio to that station or channel Storing Radio Station Presets Favorites show in the area at the top of the display AM FM SXM if equipped and HD Radio Stations if equipped Press and hold a preset to store the curr...

Page 158: ...em RDS If equipped RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can Group stations by Category i e Program Type such as Rock Jazz Classical etc Display messages from radio stations This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available It is possible that a radio station c...

Page 159: ...garages or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time Some cellular services may interfere with SXM reception causing loss of signal Mobile Device Usage Mobile device usage such as making or receiving calls charging or just having the mobile device on may cause static interference in the radio Unplug the mobile device or turn it off if this happens Fixed Mast Antenna The fi...

Page 160: ...must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification USB MSC to play a USB device 1 Connect the USB 2 Press MEDIA on the center stack until the connected device is shown Use the following when playing an active USB source r Touch to play the current media source j Touch to pause playback of the current media source g Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track Press and ho...

Page 161: ...ew a list of all songs on the album 3 Touch a song from the list to begin playback Songs 1 Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB 2 To begin playback touch a song from the list Genres 1 Touch to view the genres on the USB 2 Touch a genre to view a list of artists 3 Touch an artist to view albums by that artist 4 Touch an album to view songs on the album 5 Touch a song to start playback Po...

Page 162: ...B cable Source USB from the Media icon on the infotainment display to resume playback Other phones such as Android phones may have a similar reaction Bluetooth Streaming Audio and Voice Recognition See Bluetooth Audio 0 162 for information using voice recognition with Bluetooth streaming audio Make sure all devices have the latest software downloaded Auxiliary Jack If equipped this vehicle may hav...

Page 163: ...ice 2 Once paired touch Audio from the Home Page then touch Bluetooth from the recent sources list on the left of the display Bluetooth Sound Menu See Infotainment System Sound Menu under AM FM Radio 0 155 Manage Bluetooth Devices From the Home Page 1 Touch Audio 2 Touch More 3 Touch Bluetooth 4 Touch Devices to add or delete devices When touching Bluetooth the radio may not be able to launch the ...

Page 164: ... X option in the upper right corner of the screen does not end the call but returns to the previous screen Turn by Turn Directions With a connected plan an OnStar Advisor can download a destination to the vehicle or its embedded navigation system if equipped Select Turn by Turn Directions from the Services tab of the OnStar app to call an Advisor or select a recent or favorite destination Touch th...

Page 165: ... From the Nav application set up Home and Work addresses to enable one touch navigation To set up Home and Work addresses touch A and select Settings then Map and Navigation Settings and then Destination Card Preferences Show My Places on Map should be on by default Select and enter Home and or Work address and save If the vehicle s system is not signed into a customized profile the current locati...

Page 166: ... to the originally set level If the vehicle is approaching a turn with the next turn occurring shortly after the Auto Zoom will remain on until both turns are completed Route Preferences Touch to access the Route Preferences The choices are Preferred Route Choose from two different route options Fastest or Eco Friendly Fastest would be the route with the shortest drive time Eco Friendly would be t...

Page 167: ...ear the recent destinations Clear Search History Touch to clear the search history About Touch to display software information such as Telenav Terms and Conditions Telenav Privacy Statement Navigation Version Maps The Nav application requires a map database to run It is stored on an SD card that is connected to the infotainment system If the map database is not available a missing SD card error me...

Page 168: ...ken If equipped smart Points of Interest POIs are places of interest for parking and gas stations The progress bar provides an overview of the route progress and may show traffic and incidents along the way As the route proceeds the vehicle icon moves up the bar Touch the icon to zoom out on the map and view the entire route Touch it again to return to the previous view View the drive time by touc...

Page 169: ... a Waypoint When waypoints are added during active guidance the system allows a stop to be deleted or the order to be changed To edit a waypoint 1 Touch A 2 Touch Edit Destinations Modify destination order by touching and holding the arrow until it is highlighted Drag to move the waypoint up or down the list Delete a waypoint by touching Y A pop up will appear to confirm waypoint removal Once the ...

Page 170: ...he map to access map orientation settings Map orientation is 3D Heading Up by default Available settings are 3D Heading Up Default 3D map with the vehicle pointing up In this mode the current location icon will always head up and the map will rotate around it 2D Heading Up 2D map with the vehicle pointing up In this mode the current location icon will always head up and the map will rotate around ...

Page 171: ...rections can be edited by choosing y which expands the list to fill the display and enters the Edit Mode While in Edit Mode an unwanted route segment can be removed from the route by touching Y next to the segment A pop up appears to confirm segment removal When the route segment has been removed all segments are replaced by an activity indicator while the new route is recalculated When the recalc...

Page 172: ...active guidance and return to inactive guidance If active guidance is canceled before the destination has been reached a pop up option to Resume Trip will appear Resume Trip The trip can be resumed if it was canceled by touching the Resume Trip pop up option If the system has determined that the destination has been reached either because the arrival view displayed or the destination has been pass...

Page 173: ...driving conditions and vehicle conditions Touch a smart POI icon to open the corresponding details Left side Name and address of the POI Right side E ETE Estimated Time Enroute Smart Fuel Station Icons Fuel station prices are shown if available for nearby stations when the vehicle is low on fuel Smart Parking Icons When reaching a densely populated destination and the system determines that parkin...

Page 174: ...ithin the navigation system such as Traffic Smart Search Routing and Predictive Navigation capabilities The system will show an alert when the subscription is expiring and will ask to renew the plan OnStar System With a connected plan an OnStar Advisor can download a destination to the vehicle or into the built in navigation system Touch OnStar Services on the Home Page to access the OnStar menu T...

Page 175: ...w The vehicle is traveling on winding roads or long straight roads The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large vehicle The surface streets run parallel to a freeway The vehicle has been transferred by a vehicle carrier or a ferry The current position calibration is set incorrectly The vehicle is traveling at high speed The vehicle changes directions more than once or the vehicle is turni...

Page 176: ... Navigation which is a subscription service that enables certain features of the navigation system such as Traffic Smart Search Routing and Predictive Navigation then the system will download the latest map data from the cloud Database Coverage Explanations Coverage areas vary with respect to the level of map detail available for any given area Some areas feature greater levels of detail than othe...

Page 177: ...ompt will provide more information regarding the supported actions Short prompts This type of prompt will provide simple instructions about what can be stated Auto informative prompts This type of prompt plays during the first few speech sessions then automatically switches to the short prompt after some experience has been gained through using the system If a command is not spoken the voice recog...

Page 178: ...selected the second command is to say Change Country Once the system responds say the country before saying the rest of the address and or intersection If POI is asked for say Change Location then Change Country Direct commands might be more clearly understood by the system An example of a direct command would be Call number Examples of these direct commands are displayed on most of the screens wh...

Page 179: ...and Tune to FM frequency FM HD Tune to the HD Radio station if equipped whose frequency is identified in the command Tune to FM frequency FM HD HD channel number Tune to the HD Radio station if equipped whose frequency and HD channel are identified in the command Tune to SXM SXM channel number Tune to the SiriusXM radio station whose channel number is identified in the command Tune to SXM SXM chan...

Page 180: ...connected to the system is between 12 000 and 24 000 the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like Play song name The restriction is that the command Play Song must be spoken first the system will then ask for the song name The reply command would be to say the name of the song to play Similar limits exist for album content If there are more than 12 000 albums but fewer than 24 000...

Page 181: ...y numbers Pair Phone Begin the Bluetooth pairing process Follow the instructions on the infotainment display Redial Initiate a call to the last dialed number Switch Phone Select a different connected cell phone for outgoing calls Voice Keypad Begin a dialog to enter special numbers like international numbers The numbers can be entered in groups of digits with each group of digits being repeated ba...

Page 182: ...When using the Bluetooth mobile device system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system The volume level while on a mobile device call can be adjusted by pressing the steering wheel controls or the volume control on the center stack The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls The volume cannot be lowered beyond a certain level Blue...

Page 183: ...he infotainment display and restart the pairing process Reset the cell phone but this step should be done as a last effort 9 If the cell phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download touch Always Accept and Allow The phone book may not be available if not accepted 10 Repeat Steps 1 8 to pair additional cell phones First to Connect Paired Phones If multiple paired cell phones are ...

Page 184: ...h system 1 Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone icon on the shortcut tray near the bottom of the display 2 Touch Phones 3 Touch the new cell phone to link to from the not connected phone list See First to Connect Paired Phones and Secondary Phone previously in this section Switching to Handset or Handsfree Mode To switch between handset or handsfree mode While the active call is hand...

Page 185: ...ch Answer on the infotainment display Declining a Call There are two ways to decline a call Press i on the steering wheel controls Touch Ignore on the infotainment display Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work Accepting a Call Press g to answer then touch Switch on the infotainment display Declining a Call Press ...

Page 186: ...l illuminate depending on the smartphone Android Auto and or Apple CarPlay may automatically launch upon USB connection If not touch the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the Home Page to launch Press on the center stack to return to the Home Page For Wireless Phone Projection Verify your phone is wireless compatible by visiting the Google Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support page 1 Download ...

Page 187: ...ss on the center stack to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay To enter back into Android Auto or Apple CarPlay press and hold on the center stack Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be disabled from the infotainment system To do this touch Home Settings and then touch the Apps tab along the top of the display Use the On Off toggled to turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto Settings Certain settings ...

Page 188: ... phone or media device or delete a cell phone or media device Wi Fi Networks This will show connected and available Wi Fi networks If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the vehicle the infotainment system can be connected to an external protected Wi Fi network such as a mobile device or home hotspot to utilize connected services Wi Fi Hotspot Touch and the following may display Wi Fi Services ...

Page 189: ... the display on Sounds Touch and the following may display Maximum Startup Volume This feature adjusts the maximum volume of the infotainment system when you start your vehicle To set the maximum startup volume touch the controls on the infotainment display to increase or decrease Audio Cues This feature determines if sounds play when the infotainment system starts up and shuts down This feature c...

Page 190: ...low the on screen prompts The steps to check for download and install updates may vary by vehicle The vehicle can be used normally during the software download Once the download is complete there may be a prompt to accept the installation of the update upon the next ignition cycle or the next time the vehicle is shifted into P Park For most updates the vehicle will be disabled and cannot be driven...

Page 191: ...to disable or enable Apple CarPlay This feature allows you to interact directly with your mobile device on the infotainment display See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 0 185 Touch the controls on the infotainment display to disable or enable Apps Touch and the following may display Update Apps Automatically This allows downloaded applications to be updated automatically Touch the controls on the in...

Page 192: ...Quality Sensor This setting switches the system into Recirculation Mode based on the quality of the outside air Touch Off Low Sensitivity or High Sensitivity Auto Cooled Seats This setting automatically turns on and regulates the ventilated seats when the cabin temperature is warm Touch the controls on the infotainment display to disable or enable Auto Heated Seats This setting automatically turns...

Page 193: ...r user name that will be displayed in the vehicle Vehicle Account Information Touch to view the vehicle account information and to change the account password An unverified user account pop up will display until the account information verification process has been completed on the Internet Check your registered e mail account for an activation e mail to complete the verification process Profile P...

Page 194: ...y you wish to register in the transmitter pocket The key does not need to be the one that started the vehicle See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 10 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 13 for transmitter pocket location 6 From the Teen Driver menu touch Setup Keys If the transmitter key has not previously been registered the option to add the key di...

Page 195: ...and the Explicit Content Filter selection in the Audio Settings will be unavailable for change When Teen Driver is Active If equipped with Buckle to Drive shifting out of P Park will be prevented if the driver seat belt and in some vehicles the front passenger seat belt is not buckled The radio will mute when the driver seat belt and in some vehicles the front passenger seat belt is not buckled Th...

Page 196: ...s Traction Control the number of times the Traction Control System activated to reduce wheel spin or loss of traction Stability Control the number of events which required the use of electronic stability control Antilock Braking System Active The number of Antilock Brake System activations Tailgating Alerts the number of times the driver was alerted for following a vehicle ahead too closely Report...

Page 197: ...reme northern latitudes This is beyond the control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Explicit Language Notice Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL preceding the channel name Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM USA Customers See www siriusxm com or call 1 888 601 6296 Canada Customers See www siriusxm ca or call 1 877 438...

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Page 205: ...ate Control Systems The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Fan Control 2 MAX Defrost 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 A C Air Conditioning 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 Recirculation 7 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped or Heated Mirrors If Equipped 9 Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob all the way count...

Page 206: ...sting Press to turn on recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle It can also be used to help reduce outside air and odors that enter the vehicle Avoid using recirculation for long periods of time in cold or damp conditions Using recirculation in cold or damp conditions can result in window fogging A C Press to turn the air conditioning ...

Page 207: ...AX Defrost 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 A C Air Conditioning 5 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 6 Recirculation 7 Power Button 8 Fan Control 9 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped or Heated Mirrors If Equipped 10 AUTO Automatic Operation Climate Control Display 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Settings 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 4 Sync Synchronized Temperature 5 Recircu...

Page 208: ... improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather The recirculation light will not come on when automatically controlled See under Manual Operation for more details Manual Operation 9 Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Press the knob to turn the fan off When off is selected a small amount of air...

Page 209: ... for long periods of time in cold or damp conditions Using recirculation in cold or damp conditions can result in window fogging A C Press to turn the air conditioning on or off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is enabled If the fan is turned off the air conditioner will not run The A C light will stay on even if the outside temperatures are below freezing Rear Window ...

Page 210: ... knobs to the full inboard position Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle Clear snow off the hood to improve visibility and help decrease moisture drawn into the vehicle Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Use o...

Page 211: ...nce is needed Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refri...

Page 212: ... Engine Exhaust 237 Running the Vehicle While Parked 238 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 238 Manual Mode 240 Tow Haul Mode 241 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 241 Brakes Electric Brake Boost 245 Antilock Brake System ABS 246 Electric Parking Brake 246 Brake Assist 247 Hill Start Assist HSA 247 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 248 Hill Descent Control ...

Page 213: ...d limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving Exercise good judgment ...

Page 214: ...associated with impaired driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol or drugs You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking or taking drugs Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or ride w...

Page 215: ...ing wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See your dealer if there is a problem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed thr...

Page 216: ...on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide Remember Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid Off Road Driving Four wheel drive vehicles can be used for off road driving Vehicles without four whe...

Page 217: ...ed regulations Do not damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife Do not park over things that burn See Parking over Things That Burn 0 237 Driving on Hills Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do Warning Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle Driving up hills can cause the vehicle to stall Driving down hills...

Page 218: ...g If the brakes continue to fade to a severe condition additional DIC messages are displayed The brake system warning light will illuminate and the vehicle speed may be limited See Brake System Warning Light 0 117 If the vehicle stalls on a hill 1 Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle and then apply the parking brake 2 Shift into P Park and then restart the engine If driving uphill when the vehicle...

Page 219: ...r abrupt maneuvers Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and ice and it is easy to lose control Reduce vehicle speed when driving on hard packed snow and ice Warning Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Warning Dr...

Page 220: ...lowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This ca...

Page 221: ...lerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Control See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 248 The Antilock Brake System ABS improves vehicle stability during hard stops but the brakes should be applied sooner than when on dry pavement See Antilock Brake System ABS 0 246 Allow greater following distance ...

Page 222: ...Out following 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 as possible and avoid going above 56 km h 35 mph For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains 0 379 Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out Caution Do not hold th...

Page 223: ...eight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also reduce s...

Page 224: ...d 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 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle Th...

Page 225: ...r specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the center pillar B pillar The label may show the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtai...

Page 226: ...ide the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you ca...

Page 227: ...Cross Toolbox and Cargo 181 kg 400 lb Side Boxes and Cargo 113 kg per side 250 lb per side The combined weight for all rail mounted equipment should not exceed 454 kg 1 000 lb Loading Points 1 Primary Load Points 2 Secondary Load Areas 3 GM Approved Accessory Mounting Points Structural members 1 and 2 are included in the pickup box design Additional accessories should use these load points Dependi...

Page 228: ...argo load must not be more than the vehicle s CWR Refer to the Truck Camper Loading Information label in the glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration Use the rear edge of the load floor for measurement purposes The recommended location for the cargo center of gravity is in zone C for the CWR It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and if suspended at...

Page 229: ...n on the Certification Tire label attached to the B pillar See Certification Tire Label under Vehicle Load Limits 0 222 If weight ratings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings See your dealer for more information on curb weights cargo weights Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Caution The vehicle...

Page 230: ...ric Parking Brake 0 246 4 Push the key all the way in toward the steering column then turn the key to LOCK OFF 5 Remove the key 6 Release the brake pedal See your dealer if the key can be removed in any other position Retained Accessory Power RAP will remain active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 235 A warning chime will sound when the driver door is opened and the key is in the ignition If equ...

Page 231: ...s such as the infotainment system to operate while the vehicle is off It also unlocks the steering column if equipped with a locking steering column Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 235 From ON RUN push the key all the way in toward the steering column then turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY If the key is left in ACC ACCESSORY with the engine o...

Page 232: ...the Driver Information Center DIC When the vehicle is shifted into P Park the ignition system will turn off The vehicle may have an electric steering column lock The lock is activated when the ignition is turned off and driver door is opened A sound may be heard as the lock actuates or releases The steering column lock may not release with the wheels turned off center If this happens the vehicle m...

Page 233: ...STOP button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do when the ignition is on but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Mode Press the ENGINE START STOP button again to turn the ignition off Starting the Engine If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel suppleme...

Page 234: ...p and lubricates all moving parts Stop Start System This vehicle has a Stop Start system to shut off the engine to help conserve fuel It has components designed for the increased number of starts Warning The automatic engine Stop Start feature causes the engine to shut off while the vehicle is still on Do not exit the vehicle before shifting to P Park The vehicle may restart and move unexpectedly ...

Page 235: ...in cold weather conditions at or below 18 C 0 F Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine heater operation at temperatures above 18 C 0 F Warning Do not plug in the engine block heater while the vehicle is parked in a garage or under a carport Property damage or pers...

Page 236: ...ugged in depends on several factors Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this Retained Accessory Power RAP When the ignition is turned from on to off the following features if equipped will continue to function for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened These features will also work when the ignition is in RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Infotainm...

Page 237: ...ft lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first 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 the transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the t...

Page 238: ...erging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation Dynamic Fuel Management If equipped Dynamic Fuel Management calculates the number of cylinders needed to maximize fuel economy and meet the driving demands Dynamic Fuel Management allows the engine to operate in multiple possible configurations ranging from zero cylinder up to the full 8 cylinder operation Extended Parking It i...

Page 239: ... see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 288 Automatic Transmission If equipped there is an electronic shift lever position indicator within the instrument cluster This display comes on when the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY on or service mode There are several different positions for the shift lever See Driver Mode Control 0 250 and Range Selection Mode under Manual Mode 0 240 P This positio...

Page 240: ...peed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the...

Page 241: ...daptive shift control process shifting might feel different as the transmission determines the best settings When temperatures are very cold the transmission s gear shifting could be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts could be more noticeable with a cold transmission This difference in shifting is normal If equipped with the 2 7L L4 engine engine speeds may be in...

Page 242: ...the time allowed the lower gear range shift will not be completed Slow the vehicle then tap the left steering wheel control to the desired lower gear range Cruise control can be used while in ERS Tow Haul Mode The Tow Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling This provides increased performance vehicle control and enhanced transmission and engine cooling when driving...

Page 243: ...nd 4 m or N Neutral with the engine running Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 248 Automatic Transfer Case Two Speed Transfer Case If equipped the transfer case controls are used to shift into and out of four wheel drive To shift the transfer case press the desired button The graphic ...

Page 244: ...sired gear and manually release the parking brake or press the accelerator pedal to begin driving See Electric Parking Brake 0 246 If equipped use 4 n AUTO or 4 m to provide additional traction when parking on a steep grade with poor traction such as ice snow mud or gravel Shifting Into 4 n 1 The ignition must be on and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km h 3 mph with the transmis...

Page 245: ...Neutral or the vehicle has not slowed to 5 km h 3 mph within 20 seconds the transfer case will remain in its original state This will be indicated in the instrument cluster With the vehicle moving less than 5 km h 3 mph and the transmission in N Neutral attempt the shift again Shifting Into N Neutral To shift into N Neutral 1 Start the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission to N Neutral 3 Shift the tran...

Page 246: ...r is sent to the front and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions This setting provides slightly lower fuel economy than 2 m Shifts between 2 m 4 m and AUTO Any of these shifts can be made at normal driving speed The actual 4x4 shift request is only made after the button is released The 4x4 graphic will remain flashing until the shift request has completed A DIC message displays Onc...

Page 247: ...ies ABS allows steering and braking at the same time In many emergencies steering can help even more than braking Electric Parking Brake The Electric Parking Brake EPB can always be applied even if the vehicle is off In case of insufficient electrical power the EPB cannot be applied or released To prevent draining the battery avoid unnecessary repeated cycles of the EPB The system has a red parkin...

Page 248: ...e status light is off If either light stays on after release is attempted see your dealer Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics an...

Page 249: ...icle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path Trailer Sway Control TSC is also on automatically when the vehicle is started See Trailer Sway Control TSC 0 305 If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak ESC begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both system...

Page 250: ...rn off If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g is pressed the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak ESC press and hold g until the traction off light i and the StabiliTrak ESC OFF light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster then release The appropriate message will display in the DIC To turn TCS and StabiliTrak ESC on again press and re...

Page 251: ...HDC will remain enabled between 30 and 60 km h 19 and 37 mph however vehicle speed cannot be set or maintained in this range HDC will automatically disable if the vehicle speed is above 80 km h 50 mph or above 60 km h 37 mph for at least 30 seconds 5 must be pressed again to re enable HDC HDC may disable after an extended period of use If this happens HDC will require time to cool down The length ...

Page 252: ...l change to provide better cornering performance 6 Snow Ice Mode Snow Ice Mode improves vehicle acceleration on snow and ice covered roads When active Snow Ice Mode will adjust acceleration to optimize traction on slippery surfaces This can compromise the acceleration on dry asphalt This feature is not intended for use when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel If the vehicle becomes...

Page 253: ... it will mimic the characteristics of four wheel drive low 4 n without the torque capabilities Use when Traveling on very rough roads at very low speeds such as a two track or heavily rutted road Traveling slowly in grassy fields Pulling a boat out of the water on a trailer Using the vehicle for public off road recreational driving See Off Road Driving 0 215 and Hill and Mountain Roads 0 219 When ...

Page 254: ... the vehicle is in forward gear on a decline the vehicle is allowed to creep down the hill when the brake pedal is released without pressing the accelerator pedal The vehicle will also creep forward on flat ground If the driver seat belt is removed and the driver door is opened while the vehicle is being held EPB will be engaged EPB will engage if the vehicle is held for an extended period Terrain...

Page 255: ...r Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km h 25 mph If the cruise control is being used and the Traction Control System TCS or StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 248 If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated cruise control is di...

Page 256: ... the following Press and hold SET down until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small increments press SET down briefly For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Instrument Cluster 0 106 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Passing Another Vehicle While ...

Page 257: ...TCS or StabiliTrak ESC system will disengage and prevent engagement of ACC ACC can reduce the need for you to frequently brake and accelerate especially when used on expressways freeways and interstate highways When used on other roads you may need to take over the control of braking or acceleration more often Warning ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down e...

Page 258: ...tching Between ACC and Regular Cruise Control To switch between ACC and regular cruise control press and hold A Driver Information Display DIC message displays See Vehicle Messages 0 130 ACC Indicator Regular Cruise Control Indicator When ACC is engaged a green o indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster and the following gap will be displayed When the regular cruise control is engaged a gre...

Page 259: ...ES and release the brake pedal ACC will hold the vehicle until RES or the accelerator pedal is pressed A green ACC indicator and the set speed display on the instrument cluster The vehicle ahead indicator may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was present and moved See Approaching and Following a Vehicle later in this section Once ACC has resumed if there is no vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead is be...

Page 260: ... continues to decrease by 5 km h 5 mph at a time The set speed can also be decreased while the vehicle is stopped If stopped with the brake applied press or hold SET until the desired set speed is displayed Selecting the Follow Distance Gap When a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap ACC will adjust the vehicle s speed and attempt to maintain the follow distanc...

Page 261: ...c braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually This is normal Passing a Vehicle While Using ACC If the set speed is high enough and the left turn signal is used to pass a vehicle ahead in the selected following gap ACC may assist by gradually accelerating the vehicle prior to the lane change Warning When using ACC to pass a vehicle or perform a lane change the follo...

Page 262: ...d vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not resumed the vehicle ahead indicator will flash as a reminder to check traffic ahead before proceeding In addition the left and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times or three beeps will sound See Alert Type and Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier in Collision Dete...

Page 263: ...y to use the brakes if necessary Warning On curves ACC may respond to a vehicle in another lane or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you or lose control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve ...

Page 264: ...ays to disengage ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press J Erasing Speed Memory The ACC set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Weather Conditions Affecting ACC If the interior temperature is extremely high the instrument cluster may indicate that ACC is temporarily unavailable This can be caused by extreme hot weather conditions with direct sunligh...

Page 265: ... limit the camera s ability to detect an object Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror can become blocked by snow ice dirt mud or debris This area needs to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly The vehicle headlamps may need to be cleaned due to dirt snow or ice Objects that are not illuminated correctly may be difficult to detect If ACC will no...

Page 266: ...the warning chime see Comfort and Convenience under Vehicle Personalization 0 131 If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Cleaning Depending on vehicle options keep these areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best driver assistance feat...

Page 267: ...after a short delay To return to the previous screen sooner press any button on the infotainment system shift into P Park or while in D Drive reach a vehicle speed of approximately 12 km h 8 mph The rear vision camera is in the tailgate handle 1 View Displayed by the Rear Vision Camera 1 View Displayed by the Rear Vision Camera 2 Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or closer...

Page 268: ...w below the bumper or under the vehicle Shown distances may be different from actual distances Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Camera Views Touch the camera view buttons along the bottom of the infotainment display to access each view if equip...

Page 269: ...activation with the right side view being shown when the right turn signal is active and the left side view being shown when the left turn signal is active The feature is available when a trailer is connected The feature can be enabled or disabled See Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Touch X to exit 5 Surround View Displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle Surround View is available as pa...

Page 270: ...is active To access this view when in a forward gear above 12 km h 8 mph touch CAMERA on the infotainment display and touch the Cargo Bed View icon The view will close after 8 seconds and can be closed early by touching X Shifting into P Park while in this view will automatically engage the Electric Parking Brake EPB 9 Bed View Provides a view of the truck bed and the area behind the vehicle to as...

Page 271: ... Interior Rear Trailer View Rear Side View with Available Articulation Functionality Picture in Picture Side View icon Touch X to exit Rear Side View with Available Articulation Functionality provides a rearward split view of the left and right sides of the vehicle and trailer When in a forward gear the view well automatically pan to show more of the left or right side based on the position of the...

Page 272: ... reverse touch the Home or Back buttons on the infotainment display Certain trailer views require a compatible trailer profile be configured and selected A compatible trailer is a box type trailer cargo camper etc with a conventional hitch Available camera views Front Rear Standard View Front Rear Top Down View Rear Bowl View Front Rear Side View Hitch View Bed View Rear trailer View Rear Side vie...

Page 273: ...during calibration Steering should be maintained as straight as possible excessive steering during calibration may extend calibration time The calibration is attempted in low light Calibration should be attempted when there is enough light The calibration is attempted during adverse weather conditions Calibration during conditions such as snow or heavy rain should be avoided The road surface is no...

Page 274: ...n freezing temperatures Warning The Park Assist system does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with Park Assist always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forwar...

Page 275: ...ome larger trailer hitches may not be compatible Turn off Park Assist when towing a trailer To turn the RPA symbols on or off see Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols under Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped when driving the vehicle in a forward gear Forward Collision Alert FCA Lane Departure Warning LDW Lane Keep Assist LKA Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA Lane Change A...

Page 276: ...rning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamp...

Page 277: ...there is no vehicle detected ahead or the vehicle ahead is out of sensor range dashes will be displayed Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly this may cor...

Page 278: ...s safe to do so Intelligent Brake Assist IBA IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is release...

Page 279: ...ian is not directly ahead fully visible or standing upright or when part of a group Continued Warning Continued Due to poor visibility including nighttime conditions fog rain or snow If the FPB sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice If the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information see Defensive Driving 0 213 Keep...

Page 280: ...he vehicle does not need service To override Automatic Braking firmly press the accelerator pedal if it is safe to do so Automatic Braking can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Front Pedestrian Detection in Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 131 Warning Using the Front Pedestrian Braking system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the veh...

Page 281: ... the next lane over that is in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone from behind A lit LCA symbol indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change check the LCA display check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come...

Page 282: ...d service Take the vehicle to your dealer Radio Frequency Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 436 Lane Keep Assist LKA If equipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures This system uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km h 37 mph and 180 km h 112 mph It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking It...

Page 283: ...hicle approaches a detected lane marking A is amber when assisting It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert by flashing A amber if the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking Additionally there may be three beeps or the driver seat may pulse three times on the right or left depending on the lane departure direction Take Steering The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle ...

Page 284: ... sticker do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15 by volume See E85 or FlexFuel 0 284 Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher Do not use gasoline with a posted octane rating of less than 87 as this may cause engine knock and will lower fuel economy Recommended Fuel 6 2L V8 Engine Premium unleaded gasoline meeti...

Page 285: ...el tank at every oil change or 15 000 km 9 000 mi whichever occurs first TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus Gasoline will help keep your vehicle s engine fuel deposit free and performing optimally E85 or FlexFuel Vehicles with a yellow fuel sticker on the fuel door can use either unleaded gasoline or fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 All other vehicles should use...

Page 286: ...o times Filling the Tank Pickup Model If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is on See Fuel Gauge 0 110 Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death Follow these guidelines to help avoid injuries to you and others Read and follow all the instructions on the ...

Page 287: ... Portable Fuel Container If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable fuel container 1 Locate the capless funnel adapter 2 Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system Warning Attempting to refuel from a portable fuel container without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system This could cause a fire You or others could be...

Page 288: ...the fuel tank by more than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause Vehicle performance issues including engine stalling and damage to the fuel system Fuel spills Under certain conditions fuel fires Be careful not to spill fuel Wait five seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the fill nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care 0 398 Reins...

Page 289: ...cle 0 394 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 395 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Warning You can lose control when towing a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load the vehicle may not stop as expec...

Page 290: ...y Braking AEB Intelligent Brake Assist IBA Front Pedestrian Braking FPB If equipped with Lane Change Alert LCA the LCA detection zones that extend back from the side of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA use caution while backing up when towing a trailer as the RCTA detec...

Page 291: ...left move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move that hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Turn more slowly and make wider arcs when towing a trailer to prevent damage to your vehicle Making very sharp turns could cause the trailer to contact the vehicle Make wider turns than normal when towing so the trailer will ...

Page 292: ...e ramp This will provide a means of escape in the unlikely event the vehicle slides into the water If the boat launch surface is slippery have the driver remain in the vehicle with the brake pedal applied while the boat is being launched The boat launch can be especially slippery at low tide when part of the ramp was previously submerged at high tide Do not back onto the ramp to launch the boat if...

Page 293: ... The vehicle needs service more often when used to tow trailers See Maintenance Schedule 0 409 It is especially important to check the engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system before and during each trip Check periodically to see that all nuts and bolts on the trailer hitch are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe...

Page 294: ...e vehicle Warning You and others could be seriously injured or killed if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load The vehicle may be damaged and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Only tow a trailer if all the steps in this section have been followed Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer Gross Combined Weight Ratin...

Page 295: ...er hitch can only support a total trailer weight up to 2 271 kg 5 000 lb If a trailer hitch ball is added to the step bumper check the hitch ball rating to be sure it is higher than the total trailer weight Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating is the allowable trailer tongue weight that the vehicle can support using a conventional trailer hitch It may be ne...

Page 296: ...transfer some of the cargo into your vehicle If the trailer tongue weight is too high or too low it may be possible to rearrange some of the cargo inside of the trailer Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Use the shortest hitch extension available to position the hitch ball closer to your vehicle This will help reduce the effect of the trailer tongue weight on the tr...

Page 297: ...ged by semi trucks Generally fifth wheel hitches accommodate large trailers with as many as one two or three axles Always use the correct hitch equipment for your vehicle Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads can affect the trailer and the hitch Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle helps maintain control of the vehicle trailer combination Many trailers can be towed using a weight car...

Page 298: ...connect keep the trailer detached 2 Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening at the fender to the ground H1 3 Attach the vehicle to the trailer do not attach weight distribution bars at this time 4 Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the fender to the ground H2 5 Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars per the manufacturers recommendat...

Page 299: ...ghtly in front of the rear axle Take care that it is not so far forward that it will contact the back of the cab in sharp turns This is especially important for short box pickups Trailer pin box extensions and sliding fifth wheel hitch assemblies may be used There should be at least 15 cm 6 in of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that extends over the ...

Page 300: ...amper Locate the auxiliary battery connector under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle next to the engine compartment fuse block Follow the proper installation instructions included with any electrical equipment that is installed Caution To prevent draining the auxiliary battery always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not use any equipment that may exceed the maximum amp...

Page 301: ...attery Feed 5 Right Turn Brake 6 Electric Brakes 7 Ground If equipped trailering camera connectors are available in the bumper trailer receptacle in place of the four pin connector The inside trailer auxiliary camera should be installed on the top left hand side A and the rear trailer auxiliary camera B should be installed on the top right hand side If equipped with the fifth wheel gooseneck trail...

Page 302: ...rking at the beginning of each trip and periodically on longer trips If equipped the Trailering App will monitor the RH turn brake lamp circuit LH turn brake lamp circuit running lamp circuit and reverse lamp circuits on the trailer DIC messages and Trailering App alerts may be displayed if lighting circuit issues are detected on the trailer Pressing START LIGHT TEST in the Trailering App automati...

Page 303: ...ing situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake antilock brake and StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s antilock brake or StabiliTrak ESC systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak E...

Page 304: ...is connected Output to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of vehicle braking present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting Output is displayed from 0 to 100 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 displays A trailer with elect...

Page 305: ...RAILER WIRING This message will display if 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 off in about 30 seconds This message will also turn off if it is acknowledged or if the trailer harness is reconnected...

Page 306: ...stem and the trailer has an electric brake system StabiliTrak ESC may also apply the trailer brakes If TSC is enabled the Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak ESC warning light will flash on the instrument cluster Reduce vehicle speed by gradually removing your foot from the accelerator If trailer sway continues StabiliTrak ESC can reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle TSC will not func...

Page 307: ...arefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road when traffic conditions allow Trailer Tires Special Trailer ST tires differ from vehicle tires Trailer tires are designed with stiff sidewalls to help prevent sway and to support heavy loads These features can make it difficult to determine if the trailer tire pressures are low only based on a visual inspection Always check all trailer tire pr...

Page 308: ...pp When a trailer is electrically connected and a trailer profile has not been created there will be an option to create a profile use a guest profile or select Accessory No trailer After the pop up is displayed three times Don t Remind Me will display and touching that will turn off the trailer detection pop up To turn the Trailer Detection Alert on select ON in the Settings tab When a trailer is...

Page 309: ...or is learned a checkmark appears next to the tire the vehicle horn will sound the vehicle s brake lamps will flash and all working trailer lamps will flash It then moves to the next sensor To cancel the process touch Stop The recommended tire pressure must be entered for the trailer tires This allows the vehicle to alert when the tire pressure is high or low TTPMS must learn the location of the i...

Page 310: ... to right edge Trailer Height 1 cm 0 39 in 450 cm 177 1 in Measure from ground to tallest point Hitching Point Length 180 cm 70 8 in 970 cm 381 8 in Measure from center of coupler to middle of tires Trailer Tongue Length 50 cm 19 6 in 220 cm 86 6 in Measure from center of coupler to trailer front wall Vehicle Hitch Height 10 cm 3 9 in 100 cm 39 3 in Measure from ground to top of coupler Vehicle Hi...

Page 311: ...conomy with Trailer Profile Transmission Temperature View the temperature of the transmission fluid by looking at the graphic The graphic will indicate a dangerous level if the temperature is at 130 C 150 C 270 F 300 F Average Fuel Economy Touch to view the average fuel economy of the vehicle while the Trailer Profile is active Connections 1 Light Test Start Button 2 Trailer Electrical Diagnostics...

Page 312: ...isplay will also show the lighting issue in the Connection Status view Repair your trailer lights if needed A trailer lighting issue is not covered by your GM warranty Diagnose View Touch Diagnose to see more information about the connection problem This view will display the names of the trailer connector pins a graphic of the trailer connector and a graphic of the back of the trailer Any connect...

Page 313: ...Monitoring System the vehicle needs to be taken to a dealer for service Maintenance 1 List of Maintenance Reminders 2 Add a New Maintenance Reminder The Maintenance Status view displays reminders Touch a reminder to edit Touch New Maintenance Reminder to go to the Select New Reminder view The progress bar turns yellow when the maintenance item reaches 90 complete The progress bar turns red when th...

Page 314: ...h Custom Trailer Profiles in addition to default checklists Trailers View Touch the Trailers tab to view activate create edit or delete Trailer Profiles If a trailer is connected touch the Trailer Profile name to activate a Trailer Profile There can be up to five Custom Trailer Profiles on the vehicle The Custom Trailer Profiles and Guest Trailer are in order of the most frequently used The Access...

Page 315: ... Setup if equipped Tire Pressure Setup if equipped Trailer Maintenance Edit Mileage Reset Average Fuel Economy Touch Save to save the new value to the Trailer Profile Touching Back will still save the previously entered information Trailer Name Touch to edit the Trailer Profile s name Use at least one character and no spaces Touch Save Towing Assistance Setup A trailer should be connected to compl...

Page 316: ...elete the reminder or touch Cancel to return to the previous view and nothing will change New Maintenance Reminder Touch New Maintenance Reminder to set up a new reminder Suggested reminders that were previously set will have checkmarks next to them Suggested reminders that have not been set will have empty boxes next to them The maximum number of reminders is 50 Edit Mileage Touch to edit the Tra...

Page 317: ...ofile is active Theft Alert A theft alert can be set if a trailer is connected and the alert is enabled When the trailer is disconnected and the vehicle is off an alarm will sound Touch Theft Alert in Settings to view the Theft Alert settings page These alerts are based on the Trailer Profile so the settings for each Trailer Profile must be turned on or off Touch a profile to view more information...

Page 318: ... connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check w...

Page 319: ...diator To increase the airflow move the snow plow blade position If driving more than 24 km h 15 mi angle the plow blade position Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each Follow the snowplow manufacturer s recommendations for any rear ballast that may be required Rear ballast may be required to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution rati...

Page 320: ...nt mounted equipment such as a snow plow it may be possible to load the front axle to the front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance If the brakes cannot work properly the vehice could crash Always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer s recommendation for rear ballast to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribu...

Page 321: ...per Blade Replacement 347 Glass Replacement 347 Windshield Replacement 347 Gas Strut s 348 Headlamp Aiming Front Headlamp Aiming 349 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 349 Halogen Bulbs 349 LED Lighting 349 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 349 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 350 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 352 License Plate Lamp 352 El...

Page 322: ...as many of its service parts and fluids contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause Continued Warning Continued cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle See Battery North ...

Page 323: ...ealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 69 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner s manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service work...

Page 324: ...ve partially lifted the hood the gas strut system will automatically lift the hood and hold it in the fully open position To close the hood 1 Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly and all tools are removed 2 Pull the hood down until the strut system is no longer holding up the hood 3 Allow the hood to fall Check to make sure the hood is latched completely Repeat this proc...

Page 325: ...Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 324 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 7L L4 Engine L3B ...

Page 326: ...erica 0 342 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 353 5 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System 0 334 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 329 7 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 329 8 Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 334 9 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 333 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 342 11 Win...

Page 327: ...Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 326 Vehicle Care 4 3L V6 Engine LV3 ...

Page 328: ...erica 0 342 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 353 5 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System 0 334 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 329 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 329 8 Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 334 9 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 333 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 342 11 Win...

Page 329: ...Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 328 Vehicle Care 5 3L V8 Engine L84 Shown 5 3L V8 Engine L82 and 6 2L V8 Engine L87 Similar ...

Page 330: ...ne oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 331 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil Check the engine oil level regularly every 650 km 400 mi especially prior to a long trip The e...

Page 331: ...for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when through Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 418 Specification Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the dex...

Page 332: ...rk properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed On some vehicles when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 mi It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might indicate that a...

Page 333: ...n Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use the correct automatic transmission fluid See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 418 Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule 0 409 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids ...

Page 334: ... water or compressed air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 3L V8 Engine L84 Shown 2 7L L4 Engine L3B 4 3L V6 Engine LV3 5 3L V8 Engine L82 and 6 2L V8 Engine L87 Similar 1 Air Duct Clamp 2 Electrical Harness Connector 3 Screws 1 Locate the air cleaner filter assembly See Engine Compartment Overview 0 324 2 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp 1 3 Disconnec...

Page 335: ...ily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when driving Cooling System If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 2 7L L4 Engine L3B 4 3L V6 Engine LV3 5 3L V8 Engine L84 Shown 5 3L V8 Engine L82 and 6 2L V8 Engine L87 Similar 1 Engine ...

Page 336: ... not be an overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperatu...

Page 337: ...he indicated mark 4 Connect the vehicle to a battery charger 5 Set the ignition to service mode see Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 230 or Ignition Positions Key Access 0 229 6 Turn off the air conditioning 7 Set the parking brake 8 At the same time press the accelerator and the brake for automatic vehicles for two seconds then release 9 Listen for pump activation and movement of the control v...

Page 338: ... to the full cold mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90 C 195 F By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated mark 5 Replace the pressure c...

Page 339: ...em including the pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and pressure cap to cool 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 The 2 7L L4 engine will shut down automatically if the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message displays If there is a...

Page 340: ...d condition then the transmission may force upshifts to limit temperatures Downshifts may also be prevented in this instance Normal operation may continue unless the display indicates there is a hot condition and engine should be idled Caution After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode the engine oil will be severely degraded Any repairs performed before the engine is cool ma...

Page 341: ... the manufacturer instructions for adding water Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes Disc brake linings have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake linings are worn and new linings are needed The sound can come an...

Page 342: ...rake pads are replaced When the ignition is turned on after new pads and wear sensors are installed a message will display Follow the prompts to reset the system The brake pad life system can also be manually reset 1 Display Brake Pad Life on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Base Level 0 124 or Driver Information Center DIC Midlevel and Uplevel 0 125 2 Press the thumbwheel or the trip odo...

Page 343: ...e 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 the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 117 Brake fluid absorbs water over t...

Page 344: ...a to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING Continued Warning Continued For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 321 and the back cover 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 North America 0 391 for tips on working around ...

Page 345: ...r the negative battery cable clamp and negative battery post with a non conductive material to prevent any contact with the negative battery cable Negative Battery Cable Reconnection Caution When reconnecting the battery Use the original nut from the vehicle to secure the negative battery cable Do not use a different nut If you need a replacement nut see your dealer Tighten the nut with a hand too...

Page 346: ...er to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 418 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired This service can be complex See your dealer Do not directly power wash the transfer case an...

Page 347: ... a level surface 2 Apply the parking brake Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check If equip...

Page 348: ...be Continued Caution Continued covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade 1 Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches 3 With the latch open pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release i...

Page 349: ...n Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood trunk and or liftgate fail you or others could be seriously injured Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear cracks or other damage periodically Check to make sure the hood trunk liftgate is held open with enough force If struts are failing to hold the hood trunk liftgate do not ope...

Page 350: ... in this section contact your dealer Caution Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package LED Lighting This vehi...

Page 351: ... on the connector 5 Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall Midlevel and Uplevel See your dealer for headlamp replacement Uplevel See your dealer for turn signal replacement Turn Signal Lamp Replacement 1 Open the hood 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out 3 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket ...

Page 352: ...mmended to replace the grommets when replacing a bulb See your dealer To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws 3 Pull the rear lamp assembly outward and rearward away from the box side to remove it from the vehicle 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 5 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 6 Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 5 to rein...

Page 353: ...bulb straight out from the socket License Plate Lamp To replace the bulb 1 Reach behind the rear bumper and locate the bulb 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 3 Replace the bulb and reverse Step 2 to reinstall Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses to protect against an electrical system overload Fuses also protect power...

Page 354: ...reakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Danger Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can result in a vehicle fire You and others could be seriously injured or killed Warning Installation or use of fuses th...

Page 355: ...aution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel end cap The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage 1 High beam left 2 High beam right Fuses Usage 3 Headlamp left 4 Headlamp right ...

Page 356: ... window defogger 33 Heated mirror 34 Parking lamp left 37 38 39 40 Misc ignition 41 Trailer parking lamp 42 Park lamp right 44 45 46 Engine control module ignition 47 Transmission control module ignition Fuses Usage 48 49 Transmission control module 50 A C clutch 51 Transfer case control module 52 Front wiper 53 Center high mounted stop lamp 54 Trailer reverse lamp 55 Trailer back up lamp 56 SADS ...

Page 357: ... Module 1 75 DEFC 76 Electric RNG BDS 78 Engine control module 79 Auxiliary battery 80 Cabin cooling pump 81 Trailer stop turn lamp right Fuses Usage 82 Trailer Interface Module 2 83 FTZM 84 Trailer brake 85 ENG 86 Engine control module 87 Injector B even 88 O2 B sensor 89 O2 A sensor 90 Injector A odd 91 Engine control module throttle control 92 Cool fan clutch Aeroshutter Relays Usage 5 Headlamp...

Page 358: ...with all of the fuses relays and features shown Pull off the cover to access the fuse block A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel end cap The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage F1 Rear heated seats left right F3 F4 F5 Spare MFEG F6 Heated and ventilated seats left right F8 F9 Passive entry passive start Spare F10 F11 F12 Passen...

Page 359: ...F24 F25 F26 F27 Circuit Breakers Usage CB1 Relays Usage K1 Rear sliding window open K2 Rear sliding window close K3 MFEG major 1 K4 MFEG minor 1 K5 MFEG minor 2 K6 MFEG major 2 K7 K8 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the front of the fuse block ...

Page 360: ...einstall Back The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage F1 Right doors F2 Left doors F3 Universal garage door opener F4 F5 F6 Front blower F8 Lumbar switch F10 Body control module 6 Body control module 7 F11 Seat Column lock module F12 Body control module 3 Body control module 5 F14 Mirrors Windows module F17 Steering wheel controls F18 Video proce...

Page 361: ...le 4 F32 Special equipment option Data link connection F33 Body control module 8 F34 Cargo lamp F40 CGM Fuses Usage F41 Infotainment 1 F42 TCP F43 F44 Active vibration management F45 Body control module 2 F46 Heating ventilation and air conditioning Battery 1 F47 Instrument panel cluster Battery F48 Transmission control module F49 Body control module 1 F50 F51 Battery 1 F52 Battery 2 F53 F54 Sunro...

Page 362: ...rn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes curbs etc Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair replace dismount and mount the tires Continued Warning Continued Do not spin the tires in excess of 56 km h 35 mph on slippery surfaces suc...

Page 363: ...ted tires If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability All Terrain Tires This vehicle may have all terrain or mud terrain tires These tires provide good performance on most road surfaces weather conditions and for off road driving See Off Road Driving 0 215 The tread pattern on these tires may wear more unevenly than other tires Consider rot...

Page 364: ...e tread 6 Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 377 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure s...

Page 365: ... 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 may have the date of manufacture 6 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 7 Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a...

Page 366: ... tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item 3 of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide 4 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 pl...

Page 367: ...date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air...

Page 368: ...s sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 375 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are...

Page 369: ...ermined by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Inform...

Page 370: ...uence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Al...

Page 371: ...ction properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire pressure warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditi...

Page 372: ...rrect the pressure while the turn signal lamp is still flashing briefly press the center of the valve stem When the recommended pressure is reached the horn sounds once If the turn signal lamp does not flash within 15 seconds after starting to inflate the tire the tire fill alert has not been activated or is not working If the hazard warning flashers are on the tire fill alert visual feedback will...

Page 373: ...e right side of the steering wheel If the vehicle has a base level DIC press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for about five seconds A message asking if the process should begin should appear Select yes and press the trip odometer reset stem to confirm the selection The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen ...

Page 374: ...TTPMS displays a warning message on the DIC If the warning message is displayed stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire placard on the trailer In addition the TTPMS monitors the temperature of the trailer tires If the system detects a high temperature on one or more of the trailer tires a warning message will be displayed on the DIC If this warn...

Page 375: ... for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is 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 th...

Page 376: ...ire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up Warning Do not apply grease to the wheel mounting surface wheel conical seats or the wheel nuts or bolts Grease applied to these areas could cause a wheel to become loose or come off resulting in a crash When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect the wear rate of...

Page 377: ... meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating When replacement tires are needed GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating GM s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure...

Page 378: ...oad Limits 0 222 Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover airbags traction control electronic stability c...

Page 379: ...s in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahea...

Page 380: ...y as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment parts Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle Tires can lose air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel n...

Page 381: ...hat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle It m...

Page 382: ...e is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Place wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks 1 if equipped 1 Wheel Block If Equipped 2 Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and...

Page 383: ...2 Tire Wheel Retainer 3 Hoist Cable 4 Hoist Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock 8 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out 2 Assemble the wheel ...

Page 384: ...wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 6 Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle 7 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and spring 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 9 If equipped with a spare tire cable remove...

Page 385: ...move the entire center cap If the wheel has a smooth center cap concealing access to the wheel nuts place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out If the wheel s center cap does not conceal the wheel nuts the center cap may remain during wheel removal If the removed wheel is to be stowed in the hoist the cap needs to be detached from the wheel Access the wh...

Page 386: ... a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning The jack has a feature to limit its travel to prevent overextension When the height limit is reached an increase in resistance if f...

Page 387: ...10 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 11 Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub 12 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely Warning If wheel studs are damaged they can break If all the studs on a wheel broke the wheel could come off an...

Page 388: ... also reinstall either the center cap or bolt on hub cap depending on what the vehicle is equipped with For center caps place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel The cap only goes on one way Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel For bolt on hub caps align the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and then tighten by...

Page 389: ...To avoid personal injury or property damage always store the spare tire when the vehicle is parked on a level surface Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier 1 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 2 Tire Wheel Retainer 3 Hoist Cable 4 Hoist Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist En...

Page 390: ...ch 7 and extensions 6 together as shown Caution Use of an air wrench or other power tools with the hoist mechanism is not recommended and could damage the system Use only the tools supplied with the hoist mechanism 5 Insert the hoist end 10 through the hole 9 in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench 6 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the r...

Page 391: ...cable reattach the clip to the frame attachment bracket Note that there may be slack in the cable Repeat this tightness check procedure when checking the spare tire pressure according to the scheduled maintenance information or any time the spare tire is handled due to service of other components Correctly Stored Incorrectly Stored 10 Reinstall the spare tire lock if the vehicle has one Return the...

Page 392: ...he vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on this vehicle so it is all right to drive on it If the vehicle has four wheel drive and a different size spare tire is installed drive only in two wheel drive After installing the spare tire on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and check that the spare is correctly inflated The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 112 km h 70 MPH ...

Page 393: ...ttery Remote Negative Terminal 4 Discharged Battery Remote Positive Terminal The jump start positive post 1 and negative post 2 are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start The jump start positive post 4 and the negative grounding point 3 for the discharged battery are on the passenger side of the vehicle The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a cover ...

Page 394: ...s that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 5 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle The positive terminal is under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To uncover the positive terminal open the red plastic cover For more information on the location of the remot...

Page 395: ... to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touc...

Page 396: ...hicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing Before towing the vehicle become familiar with the local laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing These laws may vary by region The towing capacity of the towing vehicle Read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far the vehicle can be towed...

Page 397: ...utral can allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in P Park You or others could be injured Set the parking brake and use wheel blocks before shifting the transfer case to N Neutral To dinghy tow 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle facing forward and on a level surface 2 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 3 Apply the parking brake and star...

Page 398: ...icle Before disconnecting from the tow vehicle 1 Park on a level surface Secure the vehicle with wheel blocks 2 Re connect the negative battery See Battery North America 0 342 3 Turn on the ignition with the engine off For vehicles with a key turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access with your foot off the brake pedal press and hold ENGINE START...

Page 399: ...ve the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 418 Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle s finish wash it often and out of direct sunlight Warning Do not power wash any part of the vehicle s interior including the vinyl floor covering This could damage safety and other systems in the vehicle which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Do not use petro...

Page 400: ... undercarriage and or wide rear tires and wheels Caution Automatic car washes can cause damage to the vehicle wheels ground effects and convertible top if equipped Do not use automatic car washes due to lack of clearance for the undercarriage wide rear tires and wheels If using an automatic car wash follow with the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear window wiper if equipped must b...

Page 401: ...ances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use cleaners that are not intended for automotive use Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Spray In Bedliner Care A spray in bedliner is a permanent coating that bonds to the truck bed and cannot be removed Promptly rinse ...

Page 402: ...e check engine light is activated please check to see if the shutter system is clear of debris snow or ice Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of ve...

Page 403: ... by the vehicle warranty Brake System Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect drum brake linings shoes for wear or cracks Inspect all other brake parts Steering Suspension and Chassis Components Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or...

Page 404: ...rk garments can transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove hand lotions sunscreen and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply clean...

Page 405: ...rofiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric 4 Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no...

Page 406: ...ther or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on the instrument panel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Caution Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle blot immediately ...

Page 407: ...ace anything on top of the driver side floor mat liner Use only a single floor mat liner on the driver side Do not place one floor mat liner on top of another Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Liners Pull up on the rear of the driver side floor mat liner to unlock each retainer and remove Reinstall by lining up the floor mat liner retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into p...

Page 408: ...oducts or cleaners that increase gloss on rubber floor mats liners These cleaners can permanently change the appearance and feel of the rubber and can make the floor mats liners slippery Your foot could slip while operating the vehicle and you could lose control resulting in a crash You or others could be injured Use a soft cloth and or a brush dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For...

Page 409: ...nce using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the place for rou...

Page 410: ...pment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trained technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work 0 322 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services Check the engine oil level See Engine Oil 0 329 Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures including the spare See Tire Pressure 0 367 Inspect the tires for wear See Tire Inspection 0 374 Check the windshield washer f...

Page 411: ...service can be complex See your dealer Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform the following services See Tire Rotation 0 374 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil 0 329 and Engine Oil Life System 0 331 If equipped with the engine...

Page 412: ...346 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 346 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 346 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 346 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually i...

Page 413: ...i 2 1 6 000 km 1 35 000 m i 2 2 8 000 km 1 4 2 500 m i 2 4 0 000 km 1 50 000 m i Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Check engine air filter life percentage and status Change engine air filter if needed 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs In...

Page 414: ...ur local GM Service location can help you determine when it is the right time to replace your filter 3 Visually check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the lif...

Page 415: ...1 4 2 500 m i 2 4 0 000 km 1 50 000 m i Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Check engine air filter life percentage and status Change engine air filter if needed 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires and or boots Excep...

Page 416: ...mes first See Cooling System 0 334 6 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 7 Replace brake fluid every five years See Brake Fluid 0 342 8 Or every 12 months whichever comes first See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 347 9 Or every 10 years whichever comes first See Gas Strut s 0 348 10 Replace air conditioning desiccant every seven year...

Page 417: ...ks With a multi point inspection your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed Lamps Properly working headlamps taillamps and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming failure to light cracking or damage The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to ensure that they light when braking With a multi p...

Page 418: ...ns that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handling or unusual tire wear Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper rep...

Page 419: ...on 6 Speed Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission 8 Speed Transmission DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 Speed Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL coo...

Page 420: ...ur dealer Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement Part GM Part...

Page 421: ...d Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Oil Filter I2 7L L4 55495105 PF66 I4 3L V6 12690385 PF63E I5 3L V8 12690385 PF63E I6 2L V8 12690385 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs I2 7L L4 12688094 41 106 IP I4 3L V6 12622441 41 114 I5 3L V8 12622441 41 114 I6 2L V8 12622441 41 114 ...

Page 422: ... Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 Service and Maintenance 421 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades IDriver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 84578275 IPassenger Side 55 cm 21 7 in 84578275 ...

Page 423: ... 11 9 20 422 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services 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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 424: ...le Identification Number VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification label and certificates of title and registration Engine 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 0 424 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification T...

Page 425: ...ts 0 418 If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System I2 7L L4 Engine L3B 11 8 L 12 4 qt I4 3L V6 Engine LV3 11 5 L 12 2 qt I5 3L V8 Engine L8...

Page 426: ...25 Application Capacities Metric English Engine Oil with Filter I2 7L L4 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt I4 3L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt I5 3L V8 Engine 7 6 L 8 0 qt I6 2L V8 Engine 7 6 L 8 0 qt Fuel Tank IStandard and Short Box except 2WD Diesel 90 8 L 24 0 gal IStandard and Short Box 2WD Diesel 83 3 L 22 0 gal ILong Box 107 1 L 28 3 gal ...

Page 427: ... in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2 7L L4 L3B K 0 65 0 75 mm 0 026 0 030 in 4 3L V6 LV3 H 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 5 3L V8 L82 F 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 5 3L V8 L84 D 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 2L V8 L87 L 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 ...

Page 428: ...r Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico Paraguay 14632303 2021 CRC 11 9 20 Technical Data 427 Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement 2 7L Engine 4 3L 5 3L and 6 2L Engines ...

Page 429: ...otainment System 439 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concer...

Page 430: ...ll 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 BBB Auto Line Program BBB National Programs Inc 3033 Wilson Boulevard Suite 600 Arlington VA 22201 Telephone ...

Page 431: ...vrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone Devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 243 8872 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Company Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gm ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 ...

Page 432: ... applicants for cost reimbursement up to certain limits of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle To learn about the GM Mobility program see www 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 Mobili...

Page 433: ...pare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty event incidental expenses may be reimbursed within the Powertrain warranty...

Page 434: ...ion a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate...

Page 435: ...e vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled origina...

Page 436: ...license number Owner name address and telephone number Vehicle license plate number Vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts See Collision Parts earlier in this section If the airbag has inflated see What Will Y...

Page 437: ...l write to Helm Incorporated Attention Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Make checks payable in U S funds Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle uses license exempt transmitters receivers systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15 Part 18 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and with Innovation Science and Economic Development ISED Canad...

Page 438: ...l Motors In the U S call 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Company Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 In Mexico call 800 466 0811 or 800 508 0000 In other Centra...

Page 439: ...cle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accel...

Page 440: ... vehicle the use of the vehicle and its features including infotainment and the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website See OnStar Additional Information 0 441 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the st...

Page 441: ... OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a proble...

Page 442: ...de Assistance Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire a battery jump or an empty gas tank Security If equipped OnStar provides these services With Stolen Vehicle Assistance OnStar Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly recover it With Remote Ignition Block if equipped OnStar can block the engine from being restarted With Stolen Vehi...

Page 443: ...is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar or connected services may not work Other problems beyond the control of OnStar such as hills tall buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle damage to the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming may preven...

Page 444: ...lular and GPS signal reception Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system wireless service and GPS satellite technolog...

Page 445: ...of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent OnStar Software Acknowledgements To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit h...

Page 446: ... For some vehicles press to open the OnStar app on the infotainment display For other vehicles press as follows Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 3 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System res...

Page 447: ...the infotainment display then select Wi Fi Hotspot On some vehicles touch Wi Fi or Wi Fi Settings on the screen 2 The Wi Fi settings will display the Wi Fi hotspot name SSID password and on some vehicles the connection type no Internet connection 3G 4G 4G LTE and signal quality poor good excellent The LTE icon shows connection to Wi Fi It is possible that the icon may not illuminate even though th...

Page 448: ...wer locks are required Data rates apply See www onstar com for details and system limitations Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps Marketplace OnStar Advisors can provide offers from restaurants and retailers on your route help locate hotels or book a room These services vary by market Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the veh...

Page 449: ...2 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 209 Air Vents 209 Airbag System Check 70 How Does an Airbag Restrain 64 Passenger Sensing System 66 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 64 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 65 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 63 Where Are the Airbags 62 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 69 Passenger Status Indicator 115 Readiness Light 114 Servicing Airb...

Page 450: ...erica 342 391 Blade Replacement Wiper 347 Blind Spot Mirrors 37 Bluetooth Overview 180 181 Bluetooth Audio 162 Brake Electric Boost 245 Parking Electric 246 System Warning Light 117 Brake Pad Life System 341 Brakes 340 Antilock 246 Assist 247 Fluid 342 Pad Life System 341 Braking 213 Automatic Emergency AEB 276 Braking System Front Pedestrian FPB 277 Break In New Vehicle 228 Bulb Replacement Cente...

Page 451: ... 95 Compass 102 Connected Services Connections 446 Diagnostics 447 Navigation 445 Connections Connected Services 446 Control Hill Descent 249 Traction and Electronic Stability 248 Control Light Hill Descent 119 Control of a Vehicle 213 Controls Steering Wheel 151 Convex Mirrors 33 Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge 112 Engine Temperature Warning Light 121 Cooling 204 206 Cooling System 334 Courtesy ...

Page 452: ...Electric Parking Brake 246 Electric Parking Brake Light 118 Electrical Equipment Add On 317 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 353 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 353 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 357 358 Overload 352 Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Light 120 Emergency OnStar 441 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 333 Check Light Malfunction Indicator 116 Compartment Overview 324 Coolant Tempera...

Page 453: ...t 46 Heated and Ventilated 52 Fuel Additives 284 Economy Driving for Better 212 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 288 Filling the Tank 285 286 Foreign Countries 284 Gauge 110 Low Fuel Warning Light 122 Management Active 237 Prohibited Fuels 284 Recommended 283 Top Tier 283 Full Size Spare Tire 391 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 353 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 353 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 35...

Page 454: ...operly 55 HVAC 204 206 I If the System Needs Service 175 Ignition Positions 229 230 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 346 Immobilizer 32 Indicator Pedestrian Ahead 119 Vehicle Ahead 119 Infants and Young Children Restraints 72 Information Publication Ordering 436 Infotainment System 439 Instrument Cluster 106 Instrument Panel Overview 4 Interior Rearview Mirrors 38 Introduction 1 148 J Jack Auxilia...

Page 455: ...el Warning 122 Seat Belt Reminders 113 Security 122 Service Electric Parking Brake 118 Tire Pressure 122 Tow Haul Mode 119 Traction Off 120 Limited Slip Differential 253 Lock Steering Column 32 Locking Rear Axle 254 Locks Automatic Door 22 Delayed Locking 22 Door 21 Lockout Protection 22 Power Door 22 Safety 23 Loss of Control 215 Low Fuel Warning Light 122 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children L...

Page 456: ... Center 430 OnStar 439 OnStar Additional Information 441 OnStar Emergency 441 OnStar Overview 440 OnStar Security 441 OnStar System 162 173 Operating Mode Overheated Engine Protection 339 Operation Fog Lamps 143 Outlets Power 102 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 339 Overheating Engine 337 Overview 149 Instrument Panel 4 P Park Shifting Into 235 Shifting Out of 236 Park Assist 266 Parkin...

Page 457: ...eated 54 Rear Storage 96 Rear Vision Camera RVC 266 Rear Windows 43 Rearview Mirrors 38 Automatic Dimming 38 Reclining Seatbacks 48 Recognition Voice 175 Recommended Fuel 283 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 418 Records Maintenance 422 Recreational Vehicle Towing 395 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 431 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 10 13 Remote Vehicle Start 20 Replacement Glass 347 Replaceme...

Page 458: ...nd Modifications 322 Climate Control System 204 Doing Your Own Work 322 Maintenance Records 422 Maintenance General Information 408 Parts Identification 423 Scheduling Appointments 433 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 118 Services Special Application 415 Servicing System 175 Servicing the Airbag 69 Settings 186 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 346 Shifting Into Park 235...

Page 459: ...Flat 380 Inspection 374 Pressure 367 Pressure Light 122 Pressure Monitor Operation 369 Pressure Monitor System 368 Rotation 374 Sidewall Labeling 362 Terminology and Definitions 365 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 377 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 379 Wheel Replacement 379 When It Is Time for New Tires 375 Winter 362 Top Tier Fuel 283 Tow Haul Mode 241 Tow Haul Mode Light 119 Towing Driving Charac...

Page 460: ...Remote Start 20 Security 31 Vehicle cont d Speed Messages 131 Towing 394 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 119 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 367 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 437 Vehicle Positioning 174 Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock 32 Ventilation Air 209 Visors 43 Voice Recognition 175 Voltmeter Gauge 113 W Warning Brake System Light 117 Caution and Danger 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 1...

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