GMC 2003 Envoy XL Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Envoy XL

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Page 2: ...Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 Audio System s 3 63 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 45 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 48 Four wheel Drive 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Tires 5 56 Appearance Care 5 82 Vehicle ...

Page 3: ...le please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this ...

Page 4: ...ing These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Ill ...

Page 5: ... labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator r...

Page 6: ...ACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 8 fl SIGNALS e TURN PARKING pz LAMPS RUNNING 0 DAM1ME LAMPS 0 LAMPS 0 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP CHARGING 1 7 BAlTERY SYSTEM BRA...

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Page 8: ...r Everyone 1 9 RearSafetyBeltComfort Guides for Children Where to Put the Restraint 1 39 Top Strap 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Children LATCH System 1 42 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front LATCH System 1 44 Seat Position 1 44 Seat Position 1 47 Center Sea...

Page 9: ... seat control to move the entire seat up or down To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward To recline the seatback press the vertical control rearward To raise the seatback press the vertical control forward Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature The driver s and passenger s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving a control located on the ou...

Page 10: ...high two for medium and one forlow The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature You will be able to feel heat inabout two minutes To heat only the seatback press the button with the words BACK ONLY An indicator light on the seatback switch will glow...

Page 11: ...ts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the se...

Page 12: ...Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...at and increase the cargo area The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear seatbacks Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatbacks lift up the seatbacks and push on them until they lock into the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to mak...

Page 14: ...ture for gaining access to the third row seats To fold and tumble the second row seat s do the following 1 Push the head restraints fully down 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by pushing down on the front part of the lever The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat indicated as 1 on the handle side cover 3 Release the rear set of seat hooks from the floor pins by pushing down on the...

Page 15: ...release and fold the seatback 2 Reach around to the side of the second row seat and pull the back of the seat lever up to tumble the entire seat Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when you are finished Never use the third row seat as a seating position while the second row is folded and tumbled Folding the Third Row Seats 1 Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat ...

Page 16: ...le is in a seat and using a safety belt properly I I I C I t let le ride wherehe she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected fromit You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and ...

Page 17: ...crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a sea...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11 ...

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Page 20: ...ide down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 21: ...t speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 30 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 3...

Page 22: ... Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 4 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 isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Don t let it get twisted 1 15 ...

Page 23: ... d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the re...

Page 24: ...y hurt if Jur shoulder belt i s too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...d in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...oo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 19 ...

Page 27: ... twisted across the body Yo an be s ously injured by a ste Delt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 20 ...

Page 28: ... belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way if you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...t is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt exce...

Page 30: ...ow that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 7 29 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 To make the lap part tight pull upon the shoulder part 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...ou slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces I Y A can _ _ seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 33: ...oster seats and for small adults When attached to a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each of the rear outside passenger positions Here s how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt Vehicles With No Third Row 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback To u...

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Page 35: ...t you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback Vehicles With Both a Second and Third Row 1 An elastic cord with a hook end is located in a pocket on the side of the seatback Remove the guide from its pocket 2 Align the sliding comfort guide located on the shoulder belt with the hook Attach the hook to the loop on th...

Page 36: ...ke the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the...

Page 37: ...s just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts pr...

Page 38: ...se to the child s face or neck If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts pr...

Page 39: ... lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fac...

Page 40: ...hoice instead they need to use a child restraint People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding ina vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 1 10kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropri...

Page 41: ...system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whe...

Page 42: ...weak and its head weighsso much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for w...

Page 43: ...ystem designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...aces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up orto the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it wil...

Page 46: ...ont passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraintin a rear seat outside position CAUTION Continued You may secure a1 ward facing child restraint in the right frontseat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secur...

Page 47: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a ...

Page 48: ... under it See Head Resfraintson page 1 5 Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Envoy Anchor brackets for the rear seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle Envoy only Do not use the rear tie down brackets...

Page 49: ...ating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have two metal tabs where the seat cushion meets the seatback In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here 1 42 ...

Page 50: ...t won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position in the Index for info...

Page 51: ...d restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 40 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restrain...

Page 52: ...y 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ...

Page 53: ...it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 46 ...

Page 54: ... in this seat Here s why You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 40 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward fa...

Page 55: ...tions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button i s positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 48 ...

Page 56: ... Center Seat Position 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint Youmay find it helpful to use your knee to won t work properly push down on the child restraint as you tighten Don t use child restraints in this position The restraints the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Push and pullthe child restraint in different 1 49...

Page 57: ...impact air bagfor the driver the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injur...

Page 58: ...rashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in roll...

Page 59: ...ng children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them CAUTION Continued Young chilc dn and in its ne eprotec n that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrumen...

Page 60: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 53 ...

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Page 62: ...cle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph 19 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 16 to 25 mph 26 to 40 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform...

Page 63: ...les with side impact air bags the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver s and or right front passenger s door How Does an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle T...

Page 64: ...Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyonein the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing ...

Page 65: ...and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine RPM brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag...

Page 66: ...ee Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 For up tc O seconds after the ignition keyis turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag whenit inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the pers...

Page 67: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need re...

Page 68: ...ry minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or repla...

Page 69: ...JG NOTES 1 62 ...

Page 70: ...rating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Power Door Locks 2 9 Ignition Positions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 23 Four wheel Drive 2 26 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into Park P 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 33 Running Your Engine WhileYouAre Parked 2 33 OnStarB and Compass...

Page 71: ...Floor Storage Lid 2 51 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 42 Convenience Net 2 51 Storage Areas 2 46 Cargo Cover 2 52 Glove Box 2 46 OverheadConsole 2 46 Front Storage Area 2 47 Vehicle Personalization 2 54 Sunroof 2 53 Luggage Carrier 2 50 Memory Seat 2 54 2 2 ...

Page 72: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child o r others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 73: ... should also have this number Notice Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page ...

Page 74: ...cause undesired operation of the device At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance Youmaybe too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles o...

Page 75: ...taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring...

Page 76: ...ansferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 2 3 4 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmitter apart Remove and replace the battery with a three volt CR2032 or equivalent battery positive side down Align the covers and snap them together Check the operation of the transmitter 2 7 ...

Page 77: ...ent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it unlocked door when youslow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked 0 Outsiders can easily enter through an rhere are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry system You can use your key to ...

Page 78: ...immediately by using the power door lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors The lockout prevention feature will operate instead You can enable or disable the delayed locking feature If the feature is disabled the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless ...

Page 79: ...ction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release theturn signaVmultifunction lever Once youdo this you willhearthe lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second programtimer will begin 3 You are now ready to program theautomatic door locks Select one of the three programming optio...

Page 80: ... twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unlo...

Page 81: ...he inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking your key in the vehicle If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in...

Page 82: ... or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the center of ...

Page 83: ... the winL ws closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 84: ...ower windows the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The driver s door has a switch for each of the passenger s windows as well Press the bottom of the switch to lower the window Press the top of the switch to raise the window 2 15 ...

Page 85: ... Lockout Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows A small light in the lockout switch will come on to show that the switch has been activated Press the lockout switch again to return to normal operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can pull the visor down You can also slide the visor from side to side to cover the driver or passenger front wind...

Page 86: ...ing lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your ...

Page 87: ... Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the SECURITY light will turn off approximately fivesecondsafter the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and th...

Page 88: ...r the first200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions C A Use the key to turn the ignition switch to fo...

Page 89: ...Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle C RUN This is the position for driving Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK Your r...

Page 90: ... floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your eng...

Page 91: ... the rd into an ungrounded o et could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine besureto unplug and store the cord as it ...

Page 92: ...ark P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four wheel Drive Automatic Transfer Case in the Index See Shifting Into Park P in the Index Ensure the shift lever ...

Page 93: ...your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty On cold days approximately 32 F OOC or colder your transmission is designed to shift differently until the engine reaches normal operating temperature This is intended to improve heater performance DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and y...

Page 94: ...n if you were stuckin very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock ...

Page 95: ...is setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive It also provides the best fuel economy A4WD Automatic Four wheel Drive This settingis ideal for use when road conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in A4WD the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of tractio...

Page 96: ...cluster stays on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service See Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 3 47 for further information Shifting into 4HI or A4WD Turn the knob to 4HI or A4WD This can be done at any speed and the indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete Shifting into 2HI Turn the knob to 2HI This can be done at...

Page 97: ...not roll 1 Set the parking brake 2 Start the vehicle 3 Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle 4 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 Shift the transfer case to 2HI 6 Turn the transfer case knob all of the way past 4LO and hold it there for a minimum of 10 seconds The neutral indicator light will come on second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second 7 Shift the transmission to REVE...

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Page 99: ...und use the steps that follow With four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive in the Index Always put the shift lever fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Press...

Page 100: ... shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or pressing the button on a console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle ...

Page 101: ...ntain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to LOCK 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible gear you want Parking O...

Page 102: ... only with all the windows down to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaus...

Page 103: ...hicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Ifyouhavefour rive yourveh will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive Automatic Transfer case in the Index Follow the proper steps to be sure ...

Page 104: ...e is turned on and off by pressing the far left button located on the lower part of the mirror face for up to three seconds A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters...

Page 105: ...djusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Release the button when ZONE is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass temperatur...

Page 106: ...the direction you want the 3 Adjust the mirror in all four directions adjust mirror to go 4 After you are satisfied with the position of the mirror twist the knob to the center position or twist it to the other mirror to adjust that mirror If you reach the mirror s end of the travel position in any direction the mirror will enter a ratcheting mode This action is harmless It is a warning that the m...

Page 107: ...e If you cut too sharply into the right or left lane you could hit a vehicle Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature When you operate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the heated driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation 2 38 ...

Page 108: ...he passenger s side mirror twice for the driver s side mirror and three times for both mirrors Then press the Personalization button repeatedly until the display goes blank 3 With the engine running engage the parking brake press the brake pedal and place the vehicle in REVERSE R gear 4 Adjust the passenger s side and then the driver s side outside mirrors to the desired tilt positions These posit...

Page 109: ...services An Onstar subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle You can easily upgrade or extend your Onstar services to meet your personal needs A complete Onstar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar Subscription Service Agreement are included in your Onstar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4...

Page 110: ...ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to...

Page 111: ...ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use t...

Page 112: ...and hold both the desired button onHomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully...

Page 113: ... HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner ...

Page 114: ...be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLinkO button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLinkO button proceed with Step 2 under Progr...

Page 115: ...ass switches are also located in the overhead console These switches allow the driver to open and close each third row seat window separately Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button Then pull the compartment down Travel Note Recorder Your vehicle may have this feature To record a message press the button with the ci...

Page 116: ...utton and the circle button at the same time for a half of a second all of the messages will be deleted Front Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment Your vehicle s console will be equipped with cupholders located on the front and rear of the...

Page 117: ... back of the panel to lock it in place This acts as acargo shade If you were to carry things onthe adjustable shelf when it is in the upper cargo cover position then during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the shelf cover 2 48 ...

Page 118: ... do not load objects over 200 Ibs 90 kg in this position Failure to follow this warning could damage the shelf Vertical Position Insert the front corners of the panel into the vertical guides behind the seatbacks and slide the panel down Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on the panel Notice When in vertical position the shelf panel should not be used as a barrier for large objects ...

Page 119: ...our vehicle as long as they are not wide or longer than the luggage carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it press down on the levers to lock it into place Notice Loading cargo that weighs more than 220 Ibs 100 kg on the luggage carrierm...

Page 120: ...e Net Your vehicle may have this feature A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier items To use the convenience net do the following 1 Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either sid...

Page 121: ... the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Compress one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be ...

Page 122: ...ignition must you can pull forward to block sun rays be on or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active Press and release the backof the button in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the button to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the vent position 2 53 ...

Page 123: ...d driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK P a single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled If you usethe unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle the preset driver s seat and mirror positions will berecalled if programmed to do so through the Driver Information...

Page 124: ... the exit button The mirrors power lumbar and recline positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit positions If no exit position is stored the default is all the way rearward Further programming for automatic seat and mirror movement can be done through the Driver Information Center DIC You may choose to either select or not select the following Automatic seat and mirror movement whenthe ...

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Page 126: ...ators 3 33 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 34 Speedometer and Odometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 36 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 36 Charging System Light 3 37 Voltmeter Gage 3 38 Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 41 Change Engine Oil Light 3 45 Security Light 3 45 Cruise Contro...

Page 127: ...ith Six Disc CD 3 81 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 92 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 104 Radio Personalization 3 105 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 105 Understanding Radio Reception 3 106 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 108 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 108 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 108 Chime Level Adjustment 3 108 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 107 Care of YourCD and DVD Player 3 108 3 2 ...

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Page 130: ...heel Controls G IgnitionSwitch H AudioSystem I Climate Controls J HoodRelease K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel L TransferCase Controls M ShiftLever N Lighter Controls 0 AccessoryPower Outlets P ParkingBrake Q RearWindow Washedwiper R RearWindowDefogger S GloveBox I _ Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn...

Page 131: ... warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive The tilt lever is located on the driver s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs...

Page 132: ...ruise Control If Equipped To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it The bottom of the outside rearview mirrors may also be equipped with lane change indicators As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bu...

Page 133: ... the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam push the lever toward the instrument panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high bea...

Page 134: ...e windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts RainsenseTM Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with RainsenseTM windshield wipers When active these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers The moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the winds...

Page 135: ...is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel L To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol located in the center of the control The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle a...

Page 136: ... control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you i l y yourbrakes the cruise control will shut off Cruisecontrolcanbedanrouswhere you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic e Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you cou...

Page 137: ...o resume accelerate You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at resume accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to ge...

Page 138: ...ise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cr...

Page 139: ...idemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument pane...

Page 140: ...l to the off position as described in Exterior Lamps Lamps On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on the driver s door is open and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY To turn the tone off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise In the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Ru...

Page 141: ...mps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it Adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Press the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it Press the button to turn the fog lamps on Press the button again to turn them off A light will glow near the button when the fog lamps a...

Page 142: ...hen you open a door When a door is opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position When all the doors are closed the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then turn off automatically If you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the dome override is on Exit Ligh...

Page 143: ...ors to turn the reading lamps on and off Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel located next to the exterior lamps knob all the way up to the top detent position In this position the dome lamps will remain on until they are turned off Shut off all lamps and close alldoors ...

Page 144: ...y Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cau...

Page 145: ...ill be adjusted using the temperature knob Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle ri Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield a the side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode nd Recirculation Recirculationmodeisused to recirculate the air...

Page 146: ...the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or...

Page 147: ...covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use the vent setting to direct outside air through your vehicle Yo...

Page 148: ...vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with yourdealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the optional dual automatic climate control system With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle When your vehicle is...

Page 149: ...RIVER and PASS will be displayed The passenger s side temperature setting also resets and relinks to the driver s side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than two hours Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in au...

Page 150: ...ects most of the air to the floor outlets Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected in floor mode Recirculation Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air ...

Page 151: ...fog or moisture This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets Front Defrost Press the front defrost button to defrost the windshield The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode If theoutside temperature is 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the airand dry the windshield Do no...

Page 152: ...t air inlet grilles through the vehicle and out the air exhaust valves Operation Tips e e Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before drivi...

Page 153: ...ntrol system is in defrost This occurs to provide maximum airflow to clear the windshield The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting Press the PWR button to turn the rear comfort controls on and off Use the mode knob to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area Envoy 3 28 ...

Page 154: ...e button with the up and down arrows on it regulates the fan speed The mode button can be used to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area To turn the rear comfort controls off press the lower PWR button Your vehicle may have rear seat outlets that can be used to adjust the airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the control in the center of...

Page 155: ...istribute air from the four headliner outlets Bi level When bi level mode is selected in the front controller the rear system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets and the third seat floor outlet t 2 Floor When floor mode is selected in the front controller the rear system will distribute air from the third seat floor outlet 3 Defog When defog mode is selected in the front controller...

Page 156: ...s Selecting floor mode will deliver air to the floor outlet located in the third seat area f Envoy XL Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control panel to adjust the fan speed mode and temperature for the rear passengers The selections will be shown on the display Press the rear fancontrol button with the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control on Toggle this button to adjus...

Page 157: ...e determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door When adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved f...

Page 158: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 159: ... is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other thing you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 34 ...

Page 160: ...ew one will be set to the correct millage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC For vehicles without a DIC press the stem located on the instrument panel cluster to display the trip odometer Press and hold the stem to rese...

Page 161: ... shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 50 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and ...

Page 162: ...then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate th...

Page 163: ...are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone ...

Page 164: ...brake system inspected right away BRAKE United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It m...

Page 165: ...ock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If...

Page 166: ...more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your w...

Page 167: ... cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is...

Page 168: ... and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help yo...

Page 169: ...catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure...

Page 170: ...This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 18 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and yo...

Page 171: ...ehicle s performance may occur The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Con...

Page 172: ... be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light CHECK GAGES I I United States Canada The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driv...

Page 173: ...n your liftgate or liftglass is ajar Try closing the liftgate or liftglass again Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open Fuel Gage 0 0 United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining 3 48 ...

Page 174: ...cated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn speed up off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on...

Page 175: ...nowledges messages on the DIC DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the select button will acknowledge any current warning or service messages The DIC has...

Page 176: ...ressing select while the desired trip odometer is displayed You can also reset the trip odometers with the reset stem on the cluster If you press and hold the reset stem for four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle The DIC can be used as a stopwatch Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of ...

Page 177: ...point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Press the fuel information button until INST appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment in time The instant fuel economy cannot be reset GM Oil Life System Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears in the disp...

Page 178: ...EMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT MIRROR CURB VIEW ASSIST EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT DISPLAY UNITS E M DISPLAY LANGUAGE 0 ALARMWARNING BOTH default ALARMWARNING OFF ALARMWARNING HORN 0 ALARMWARNING LAMPS If you choose BOTH the headlamps will flash and the horn will chirp when the alarm is active If you choose OFF there will be no alarm warning on activation If you choose HORN the horn will chi...

Page 179: ...ING appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic unlocking press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCKALL IN PARK default UNLOCKALLATKEYOUT UNLOCKDOORSMANUALLY UNLOCKDRIVER IN PARK If you choose for all the doors to unlock in park all of the doors will unlock when the ve...

Page 180: ... recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalization for perimeter lighting press the select bu...

Page 181: ...tion button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in thedisplay To select your personalization for the feedback you will receivewhen unlocking the vehicle with theremote keylessentry transmitter press the selectbuttonwhile REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the D...

Page 182: ... move on to the next feature Mirror Curbview Assist Press the personalization button until MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for tilt mirror in reverse press the select button while MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default 0 CURB VIEW PASSENGER CURB VIEW DRIVE...

Page 183: ...its ENGIMET Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS ENGLISH UNITS METRICKM L UNITS METRICUlOOKM If you choose English all information will be displayed in English units For example distance in ...

Page 184: ...in their particular language English will be in English French will be in French and so on When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose Select The select button is used to reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display The select button also toggles through the options availab...

Page 185: ... the vehicle and let the engine idle in PARK P to allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE If low oil pressure levels occur this message will be displayed on the DIC Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has...

Page 186: ...nd check the liftgate and liftglass Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low in the vehicle s gas tank this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Refuel as soon as possible Pressing the select button will acknowledge this mess...

Page 187: ...message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display If the driver s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select bu...

Page 188: ...t outof the advanced engineering that wentinto it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 79 Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes Press and hol...

Page 189: ...hould always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume DlSP Display Press this button to switch the display between the radio station freque...

Page 190: ... one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FMI or FM2...

Page 191: ... classical stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers push and release theAUDIOknob until FADEappears on the display Turn the knob to move the sou...

Page 192: ...name of the program being broadcast DlSP Display Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display wil...

Page 193: ...all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title call in phone numbers etc If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A n...

Page 194: ...sc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press TUNE or EJT If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been pl...

Page 195: ...g ET and the elapsed timewill appear on thedisplay To change the default on the display trackor elapsed time push the knob untilyouseethedisplay you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be thedefault AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CD AUX Auxiliary Press t...

Page 196: ...omatic Volume With automatic volume your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive If your vehicle has the Bose radio your audio system monitors the noise inside your vehicle To use automatic volume press the AUTO VOL button until AVOL ON appears on the display Then automatic volume will automatically adjust the volume of your radio so that it always sounds...

Page 197: ...gain or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will scan only to presets that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select AM FM1orFM...

Page 198: ...ress this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations If your vehicle has the Base radio your audio system allows you to choose from four different equalization settings talk driver normal and spatial These settings can be used while listening to the radio or the CD player Press the AUTO TONE button to select your ch...

Page 199: ...beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Using this system the radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies di...

Page 200: ...d program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM...

Page 201: ...display and when a traffic announcement comes on you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the current station or on a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette or CD is playing The traffic symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the cassette or CD playe...

Page 202: ...n the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginning...

Page 203: ...istening A EJT Eject Press this button to stop a tape when it is playing or to eject a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display the tape won t play because of one of the following errors e e e The tape is ti...

Page 204: ...reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold ...

Page 205: ...pe or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening I EJT Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons ...

Page 206: ...ll allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the time and the radio station frequency Push this knob with t...

Page 207: ... double beep The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You ca...

Page 208: ... manual mode CUSTOM press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers T...

Page 209: ...dcast Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and thelast selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within t...

Page 210: ...ill appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations When you turn the ignition off and then on again the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs ...

Page 211: ...the INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned...

Page 212: ...ou will hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another disc The disc player takes up to six disc...

Page 213: ... pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the disc several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have tried to push it in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at...

Page 214: ...er you play a compact disc For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section k SEEK I Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN I To scan one disc press an...

Page 215: ...s of pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order th...

Page 216: ... from that disc thosetracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be due to one of the following reasons You re driv...

Page 217: ...erature is within the operating range Headphones The entertainment system includes two IR wireless headphones Mini headphone jacks are also provided for use with customer provided headphones The wireless headphones have an ON OFF switch and a volume control To use the headphones turn the switch to ON An indicator light will illuminate If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be r...

Page 218: ...w you to hook up two customer provided wired headphones To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the RSE connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player If a disc is not present in the player the auxiliary signal will immediately be displayed on the RSE If a disc is present when...

Page 219: ...ush the screen away from you and adjust its position as desired When the video screen is not in use push it up into its locked position The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the display is in either the up or the down position Notice Avoiddirectlytouchingthevideoscreen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen in the Index for more information 3 94 ...

Page 220: ...DVD Player The video screen will default to off when an audio CD is played Home recorded CDs CDRs may not play in 3 95 ...

Page 221: ...ted and the stop button has not been pressed twice on the remote control the movie should resume play from where it was last stopped If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button on the remote has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning Parental Control Button This button is located on the front of the DVD console which is mounted vertically above the driver s right shou...

Page 222: ...esent This message will be displayed if the PLAY EJECT or DVD AUX buttons are pressed and no disc is in the player Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the small square window to the left of the disc slot and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the entertainment system to receive signals from the remote control Be sure the remote s ...

Page 223: ...on on the DVD player will also load the disc if the disc is ejected and not removed a REW Rewind Pressthisbuttontoreversethe DVD at 5x speed To stop reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews FWD Fast Forward Pressthisbutton to fast forward the DVD at 5x speed To stop fast forwarding press this button again This button may not w...

Page 224: ... change angles This feature is not available on all DVD discs DISP S TITLE Display Subtitle CHAP TRK Chapter Track Press and release this button to display the title chapter and elapsed time of the current video segment or the track and time if a CD is being played Press and hold this button to see the DVDs subtitle language Press and release this button again to change it This feature is not avai...

Page 225: ...fault preferences for Menu Language Subtitle Language Audio Language TV Aspect TV Mode and Dynamic Range Compression Not all DVDs support all the feature defaults in the setup menus Inthe event a particular feature is not supported defaults will be provided by the DVD media Exit the setup menu by pressing the RETURN button on the remote control If you make changes to the system setup defaults the ...

Page 226: ...djust the dial on the right earpiece on the headphones This is normal for this operation Problem The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out I ejected the disc and tried to take it out but it was pulled back into the slot Recommended Action Quickly press and release the SIZE ANGLE button on the remote This will fill ...

Page 227: ...I I Problem After stopping the player I push PLAY but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning I The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound The auxiliary medium video game camcorder etc is running but there is no picture or sound The audio or video skips or jumps RecommendedAction Press and hold the DISP S TITLE buttons on the remote to go to the DVDs main ...

Page 228: ...ing for DVDs will not always work or perform the same function for audio CDs or games Problem My disc is stuck in the player The EJECT LOAD button does not work I lost the remote and or the headphones What is the best way to clean the screen Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes for a moment then it comes back Recommended Action Press the EJECT LOAD button on the remote or the ...

Page 229: ...ar seat passengers have control of the volumeforeach set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the rear seat audio controls PWR Power Press this buttonto turn the rear seat audio system onor off The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on unless you havea Base equipped vehicle You mayoperate the rear seataudio functions even when the primary radio poweris off ...

Page 230: ... on the front radio or the CD changer is in use Radio Personalization If your vehicle has this feature it allows the driver to return to the last used audio source radio cassette or CD using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature can also store and recall AM and FM presets volume tone and the last selected radio station The number on the back of each transmitter 1 or 2 corresponds to dr...

Page 231: ...perience audio distortion in the IR headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near thevehicle Excludesthe Onstar System Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially...

Page 232: ... a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps ...

Page 233: ...ith lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you ca...

Page 234: ...ff Road Driving withYour Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 15 Driving at Night 4 28 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 30 City Driving 4 33 Freeway Driving 4 34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 35 Highway Hypnosis 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 37 Winter Driving 4 39 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 Towing 4 45 Towing Your Vehicle 4 45 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 45 Loading Your Vehicle 4 4...

Page 235: ...the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such asconcentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reachingfor something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safeplace to do themyourself These simple defensivedriving techniques co...

Page 236: ...r s bodyweight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking consume the alcohol 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of ...

Page 237: ...At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up 1 11 be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child...

Page 238: ...your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m ...

Page 239: ... brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whil...

Page 240: ...ut to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed a...

Page 241: ...em operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The LOW TRAC light next to the button will come on when the TAS is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The Traction Assist System may operate on dry roads under some conditions W...

Page 242: ...leave the system on But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to You should turn the TAS off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required To turn the system on or off press the TAS OFFION button located near the shift lever If you used the button to turn the system off the TRAC OFF light on the button will come on and stay on You can turn the system b...

Page 243: ... reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each ofus is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicl...

Page 244: ...enly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You canavoid these problems bybraking if you can stop in time But sometimes youcan t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 5 It is better to remo...

Page 245: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead L...

Page 246: ... are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its f...

Page 247: ... the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid ...

Page 248: ... some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are p...

Page 249: ...injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls...

Page 250: ...ehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other c...

Page 251: ...ain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading cantakeyouover hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wh...

Page 252: ...ving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 2 Driving on Off...

Page 253: ...on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you c...

Page 254: ...o First here s what you should do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE R If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applie...

Page 255: ...ust back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling I try to back down the hill and decide I just can t do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL when you le...

Page 256: ...keeping your vehicle under control at all times King when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control I Q Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore e them ...

Page 257: ...e likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surfaceconditionscan be a problemwhenyou drive across a ...

Page 258: ...tead Q What if I m driving across an incline that s not too steep but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before...

Page 259: ...of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path I Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow orsand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you ll needlonger braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle movin...

Page 260: ...Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles ...

Page 261: ...ing suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with nig...

Page 262: ...u can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid starina directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clea...

Page 263: ...ll because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement _ _ 4 30 ...

Page 264: ... is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually ...

Page 265: ...his happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besidesslowingdown allowsomeextrafollowing distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray H...

Page 266: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 34 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleare...

Page 267: ...have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should beginto check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blendwith the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your mirrors and glance over yourshoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the trafficflow Once you are on the freeway adjust your spe...

Page 268: ... Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before...

Page 269: ...n t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips e e e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instrument...

Page 270: ... engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable If youdon t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t...

Page 271: ...er gear The lower gearshelp cool your engine and transmission and you canclimb the hill better roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the topof a hill be alert Therecould be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special ...

Page 272: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 39 ...

Page 273: ...ng on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction assist keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 274: ...ar road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught i...

Page 275: ...e to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Puton extra clothing orwrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourselfor tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 42 ...

Page 276: ...s you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the wind...

Page 277: ...If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 64 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into 4HI Then shift back ...

Page 278: ...twowheelsonthe ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing a a What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations H...

Page 279: ...platform trailer In rare cases when it s unavoidable that a two wheel drive vehicle is to be towed with all four wheels on the ground the propeller shaft to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal installation procedure Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the prope...

Page 280: ... be dolly towed If you need to tow your vehicle see Dinghy Towing earlier in this section I Shiftingafour wheel drivevehicle stransfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case toNEUTRAL ng a fou vheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL ca...

Page 281: ...ng a trailer The Certificationnire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehic...

Page 282: ...t things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there s a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things...

Page 283: ...e on for the system to inflate in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride height after loading The system can lower the vehicle to the standard ride height after unloading with the ignition on and also for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off You may hear the compressor operating when you load your vehicle and periodically as the system adjusts the vehicle to the standar...

Page 284: ...d This will continue each time the ignition is turned on until the rear axle load is reduced below GAWR Indicator Light The indicator light on the inflator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator internal system error If the indicator light is flashing without the load leveling function or the inflator beins active turn off the ignition The next day turn on for 3 the i...

Page 285: ...dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Additional rear axle maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicl...

Page 286: ...ntrols 0 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads With an automatic transmission you ca...

Page 287: ...temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle 2WD Envoy L6 Engine 10 500 Ibs 4 762 kg 4WD Envoy L6 Engine 10 000 Ibs 4 535 kg 2WD Envoy XL L6 Engine 4 54 ...

Page 288: ...y passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 4 55 ...

Page 289: ...ght carrying or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some ite...

Page 290: ...ed from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 Ibs 680...

Page 291: ...ulates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Controls inthe Index rowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsi...

Page 292: ...p turnswhile trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a T...

Page 293: ...rably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Pa ing 4ills You real shoul lot pa your vehicle _ _ a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if y...

Page 294: ...You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine 0 shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re ...

Page 295: ...l Brown Running Lamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Your vehicle may also be equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the...

Page 296: ...Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 35 Power Steering Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting 5 42 Rear Axle 5 48 Four wheel Drive 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps 5 51 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 51 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...

Page 297: ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 82 Cleaning the Outside o f Your Vehicle 5 85 Vehicle Identification 5 90 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 90 Service Parts Identification Label 5 90 Electrical System 5 91 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 91 Headlamps 5 91 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 91 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 92 Capacities and Specifications 5 104...

Page 298: ...s you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ii get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Page 299: ...Maintenance Record on page 6 19 u canbein ed andyour veh e couldbe damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attemptany vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you...

Page 300: ...ystem performance compared to other gasoline Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of87or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered nor...

Page 301: ...ion control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notices Your vehicle was not designed for fuel ...

Page 302: ...ouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank I The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle Fuel vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or ref...

Page 303: ...ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle...

Page 304: ... damageyour fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction lndicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel containerI ile it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others 0 Dispense gasoline only into appr...

Page 305: ...fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel I 5 10 ...

Page 306: ...2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its secondary hood release retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood 5 11 ...

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Page 308: ...ngine Air Cleaner Filter Indicator If Equipped E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Automatic Transmission Dipstick G Engine Oil Dipstick H Radiator Pressure Cap I Engine Oil Fill Cap J Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND K Brake Master Cyiinder L Battery M Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 13 ...

Page 309: ...When you open the hood on the V8 engine you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Page 310: ... to 20 cm without pressing onthe hood Engine Oil You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow ring located in the engine compartment toward the ...

Page 311: ...need to add at least one quart of oil L SAE5W 30 The engine oil fill cap is located in the engine compartment toward the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5 72for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 5 16 ...

Page 312: ...rburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDEDSAL VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER F 100 t 80 60 4 0 20 0 7 C 38 27 16 t 4 7 18 I 1 1 J SAE 5W 30 LOO...

Page 313: ...ovide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter T...

Page 314: ...ress and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay or your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See th...

Page 315: ... know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced The indicator is located on the engine air cleaner filter air duct The service window A with the percentage scale shows the amount of engine air cleaner filter life used When both service window A and service window B turn orange replace the engine air cleaner filter After changing the engine air cleaner filter press the button on top of ...

Page 316: ...r filter isoff a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into yourengine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if th...

Page 317: ...the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F IOOC drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine ...

Page 318: ... the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill Nofice We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 1 1 1 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automati...

Page 319: ...F 129 C Protect against rustand corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gagesworkas they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner...

Page 320: ...n t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The engine...

Page 321: ...ecovery tank but be careful not to spill it Youcanbeburned if u s I coolantonhot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot I enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine I Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 29 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice Your pressure...

Page 322: ...get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no c...

Page 323: ...ne idle speed and open the window as necessary 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam yo...

Page 324: ... here s what you ll see L6 Engine V8 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 29 ...

Page 325: ...o be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notices Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coola...

Page 326: ... vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and oth...

Page 327: ...re the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and s lding liquic Frol a hot oling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever ...

Page 328: ...tor pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 33 ...

Page 329: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but COLD mark leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 34 ...

Page 330: ...is vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fa...

Page 331: ...cation How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the L6 engine the level should be at the C cold mark For vehicles w...

Page 332: ... washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 333: ...brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during I normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is If you have too mu ake fll can spill on the engi...

Page 334: ...icants on page 6 17 I I 1 With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops o f mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that th...

Page 335: ...stly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake l...

Page 336: ...ings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the origi...

Page 337: ...urn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 105 Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that ca...

Page 338: ...cedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Notice If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cig...

Page 339: ...water and get medical help immediately Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive o...

Page 340: ...ve terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one _ _ _ _ 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to I the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 45 ...

Page 341: ...ked GND In the V8 engine the remote negative terminal is located on the accessory drive bracket and is marked GND 9 Connect the other end ot the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it ...

Page 342: ...s from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery other vehicle C Dead Battery orRemote Positive Terminal 5 47 ...

Page 343: ...eck Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 0 to 3 8 inch 0 to 10 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 5 48 ...

Page 344: ...intenance Inspections on page 6 15 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind...

Page 345: ...he bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is atoperatingtemperature warm add enough lubricant to raisethe level to the bottomof the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whai kind of lubricant to us...

Page 346: ...d for headlamp removal earlier in this section Replace the turn signal or sidemarker bulb instead I Halogen bulbs ha pressurized gas inside and I Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could beinjured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson thebulb package Headlamps 1 Openthehood 2 Lift the inner quick release clips 3 Pull the headlamp assembl...

Page 347: ...icks hten the screws Exterior Lamp I Bulb Number 4 Unclip the wiring harness A and remove the three 5 Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs 6 Holding the socket pull the bulb to release it socket retaining screws B from the socket Low Beam High Beam 9005 HB3 Front Sidemarker Lamps Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3057 Tail and Stoplamps 3457 Front Turn Signal Lamps 194 For any bulb not listed he...

Page 348: ...n page 5 106for the proper type of replacement blade Notice Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A BladeAssembly B ArmAssembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F ArmHook 5 53 ...

Page 349: ... blade assembly 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly I I W 4 5 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other ...

Page 350: ...ld Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 53 in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle A ClawinNotch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 5 55 ...

Page 351: ...erious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underir tted tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Checkall tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when y...

Page 352: ... much flexing Too much heat Tireoverloading Bad wear Badhandling Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can ...

Page 353: ...e the wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 66 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services in Section 6 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here After the tires have bee...

Page 354: ...ew Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places You can see cord or fabric showing through t...

Page 355: ...n MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires lw Ang tiresC L Gause yaw l o lose c trol while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you coul...

Page 356: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 357: ...separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other th...

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Page 359: ...d damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin yourwheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator system You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires Also you can use it to bring your tire pressure up to the prope...

Page 360: ...he inflator is Inflating something too r ch ca ke it running explode and you or others could be injured Thesystemhasan internal clock to prevent overheating Be sure to read the inflator instructions and The system will allow about five minutes of running inflate any object only to its recommended time then the compressor will stop The indicator light will then begin to flash When the indicator is ...

Page 361: ...ut remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and w...

Page 362: ...el blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 67 ...

Page 363: ...Tools Envoy Envoy XL The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat in the Envoy or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment in the Envoy XL See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6for more information 5 68 ...

Page 364: ...Never remove or restow a tirefromho a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tirefully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing 1 To remove the underbody mounted spare insert the socket end of the extension on a 45 angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bum...

Page 365: ...ter in this section When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored 3 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 4 Use the chisel end of the wheel wrench to pry off the center cap See Removing the Fla...

Page 366: ...ns on storing the spare tire correctly Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below Someone standing too dose during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slideoff the jack completely make sure no on...

Page 367: ... Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until 6 7 a Attach the jack handle extension and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack un...

Page 368: ... handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper on an angle and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 11 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 12 If the cable is hanging under the vehicle turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper cl...

Page 369: ...g the Spare Tire 3 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head Front 5 74 ...

Page 370: ... If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 75 ...

Page 371: ...urfaces and spare wheel tire Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brus...

Page 372: ...e wheel mounting surface 9 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 10 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 77 ...

Page 373: ...nuts CAUTION Continued _ CAUTION Continued Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the pro...

Page 374: ...tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up I I Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel To avoid this The underbody mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing up If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing downward its secondar...

Page 375: ...on on an angle with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened PUSH PULL 5 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rota...

Page 376: ...wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in the vehicle Roll up the instruction label and return it to the slot in the tool kit I Envoy XL A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Extension s D Wheel Blocks and Jack 5 81 ...

Page 377: ...cetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wip...

Page 378: ...n t rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains...

Page 379: ...e leather Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish...

Page 380: ... and Lubricants on page 6 17 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products...

Page 381: ...ther salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasivecleaners that aremarked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that ...

Page 382: ...The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes ...

Page 383: ...ese materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surface...

Page 384: ...ts and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off I I Removes swirl marks I SwirlRemoverPolish fine scratches and other light surface I I contamination GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Spot Lifter Medium foaming shampoo Cleans...

Page 385: ...vice Parts labels and the certificates o f title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the ...

Page 386: ... Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 59 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off if this happens have your headiamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the mot...

Page 387: ...and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feat...

Page 388: ...tment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5 12for more information on location Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking tabs Remove the secondary cover by snapping off while lifting To reinstall the fuse panel cover reverse the sequence 5 93 ...

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Page 390: ...amp Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp Back Up Trailer Lamps 5 Driver s Side High Beam Headlamp 6 Driver s Side Low Beam Headlamp 11 Fog Lamps 12 Stop Lamp 13 Cigarette Lighter 14 lqnition Coils 15 Air Suspension Ride 16 TBD Ignition 1 I 18 IAir Baa I I 19 IElectric Brake I 5 95 ...

Page 391: ...assenger s Side Trailer Turn Relays Usage 37 Rear Window Washer 38 Blank 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn Fuses Usage 41 Windshield WipersANasher 42 Fuel Pump Air Conditionina 44 High Beam Headlamp 43 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter Miscellaneous Usage I 48 IInstrument Panel Batterv I I 49 1Blank 5 96 ...

Page 392: ...1 1 4 1 l 1 1 8 1 1 1 6 1 rn I I I p m ...

Page 393: ...19 Electric Brake I 20 ICooling Fan I 21 IHorn Fuses Usage 22 Ignition E 23 24 Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster Dr xn r Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control I 25 ISystem I 4 26 Back up 27 Engine 1 I I Powertrain Control Module 1 28 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 1 I I 1 32 Trailer 33 Anti Lock Brakes ABS I L I I I 34 I lqnition A I I I v 1 35 lqnition B...

Page 394: ...amps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Wiperswasher 43 Air Conditioning 44 High Beam Headlamp 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 58 Starter Ignition 1 Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block L6 Engine I 5 99 ...

Page 395: ...5 Liftaate Module Driver Seat Module 06 Rear Fog Lamps 07 Power Seats 08 Truck Body Controller 2 09 Driver Door Module 10 Blank I 11 IAmtdifier I 2 1Passenaer Door Module 1 I 13 IRear Climate Controls I 14 Auxiliary Power 2 15 Left Rear Parking Lamps 16 17 Riaht Rear Parkina Lamps Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 18 Blank 19 LOCKS 20 LOCK 21 Sunroof Envoy 5 100 ...

Page 396: ... Vehicle STOP 34 Front Wipers I 35 IBlank I I 36 IHeat Ventilation Air Conditioninq B I 37 Front Parking Lamps 38 Left Turn Signal I 40 ITruck Bodv Controller 4 I 42 ITrailer Park 43 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioninq 44 Right Turn Signal 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliaw Power 1 _ _ _ _ 47 Ignition 0 48 Four wheel Drive I 49 IBlank I 50 ITruck Bodv Controller lqnition 51 Truck Body Controller Run 52 B...

Page 397: ...07 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 08 09 Power Seats Rear WiPer I 10 IDriver Door Module I 11 12 Amplifier Passenger Door Module 13 14 Rear Climate Controls Auxiliarv Power 2 15 Left Rear Parking Lamps 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 18 Right Rear Parking Lamps LOCKS 19 Vent Window 20 Blank 21 ILOCK I 5 102 ...

Page 398: ...ntroller 5 Front WiDers 34 35 Vehicle STOP Blank 36 37 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Front Parking Lamps Fuses Usage 38 Left Turn Siqnal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Bodv Controller 4 41 Trailer Park 42 Radio 43 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 44 Right Turn Signal 47 Ignition 0 48 Four wheel Drive I 4 49 Truck Body Controller Ignition 50 Blank 51 Truck Bodv Controller Ru...

Page 399: ...Gap Transmission VIN Code VORTECTM 4200 L6 M30 S 0 042 inches 1 07 mm 1 5 3 6 2 4 VORTECTM 5300 V8 M30 T 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 L6 Engine V8 Engine Application 140 N m 100 Ib ft 140 N m 100 Ib ft Wheel Nut Torque Metric English Metric English 5 104 ...

Page 400: ...8 L 2 6 pints 0 8 L Fuel Tank Envoy 18 7 gallons 70 8 L Envoy with RPO NNK 22 0 gallons 83 3 L Envoy XL 25 3 gallons I 95 8 L 25 3 gallons I 95 8 L All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling 5 105 ...

Page 401: ...Filter L6 V8 PF58 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner GM Part No 24200796 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit A201 4C Spark Plugs L6 41 981 V8 Fuel Filter GF831 41 974 IWindshield Wiper Blade 20 0 inches 50 8cm IBackglass Wiper Blade 14 0 inches 35 6 cm I ACDelco part number 5 106 ...

Page 402: ... Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 12 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 15 Exhaust System Inspection 6 15 Fuel System Inspection 6 15 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 16 Transfer Case and FrontAxle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 16 Brake System Inspection 6 16 Part D Recommended Fluid...

Page 403: ...ecommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks in...

Page 404: ...If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering information on page 7 IO Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service c...

Page 405: ... read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids...

Page 406: ...ets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For theoil life system to work properly you must reset thesystem every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it wi...

Page 407: ...ck readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 58for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 30 000 Miles 50 000 km c1 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 58for prope...

Page 408: ...owing Uses such asfound in taxi police or delivery service If youdo not use your vehicle under any ofthese conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000miles I 66 000 km 0 Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer case fluid 52 500 Miles 87 500 km U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for iea king 0 Rotate tires See Tire lns...

Page 409: ...u Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 58 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000Miles 150 000 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See Footnote t C...

Page 410: ... yourvehicle under severeservice conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed yourautomatic transmission fluid change boththe fluid and filter case fluid Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service CI Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer 0 V8 Engine Only Inspect Positive Crankcase 150 000 Miles 240000 km U Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since l...

Page 411: ...he proper oil it necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 15for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 37 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressur...

Page 412: ...rn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 66 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine air cleaner filter restriction indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment The indicator lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check th...

Page 413: ...tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 29 if necessar...

Page 414: ...e ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try ...

Page 415: ... foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake To check thePARK P mechani...

Page 416: ...nd rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the ex...

Page 417: ... front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Checkvent hose at transfer case forkinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off roaduse Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspec...

Page 418: ... U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No US 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent I I Automatic IDEXRON 111 Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Canada 10953474 or equivalent Key Lock GM Part No U S 12346241 in Chassis Lubrication U S 12377985 in Canada ...

Page 419: ...LB Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Usaae I Fluid Lubricant I Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinae Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GMPartNo U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Po...

Page 420: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom OwnerChecks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain allmaintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 19 ...

Page 421: ...Maintenance Record kont d 6 20 ...

Page 422: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 21 ...

Page 423: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 22 ...

Page 424: ... OnlineOwnerCenter 7 3 Government 7 9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian TTY Users 7 4 Government 7 9 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 GMMobilityProgramfor Persons with Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 1 1 ...

Page 425: ...act GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle IdentificationNumber This is available from the vehicle registrationor title or the plat...

Page 426: ... Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownershi...

Page 427: ...583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 1 800 263 3777 En...

Page 428: ...s stranded owners with over the phone roadside repairs location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services Flat Tire Change Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station up to 5 00 will be covered Jump Start No start situa...

Page 429: ...ailable to retail lease customers operating 2003 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km All services must be pre arranged by GMC Roadside Assistance Over the phone assistance such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice etc is available to all owner operators of GMC trucks regardless of vehicle or mileage Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance...

Page 430: ... an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this ...

Page 431: ...ge or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumperwarranty coverage period butit is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warrantyand Owner Assistance Informationfurnished with each new veh...

Page 432: ... NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehic...

Page 433: ...te General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This ma...

Page 434: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Ti...

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Page 436: ...Light 3 40 AppearanceCare 5 82 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 88 AM 3 106 Care of Safety Belts 5 85 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 82 Cleaning the Outside ofYourVehicle 5 85 Finish Damage 5 88 GM VehicleCare Appearance Materials 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 87 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 88 Weatherstrips 5 85 Ashtrays 3 19 AudioSpeakers 3 93 Audio System s 3 63 Audio Steering Wheel Co...

Page 437: ...cies 4 8 BATTERYNOT CHARGING 3 60 System Warning Light 3 39 Break ln NewVehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 51 FrontTurn Signal andSidemarkerLamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Taillamps and TurnSignalLamps 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 60 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 1 04 Carbon Monoxide ...

Page 438: ...7 Top Strap 1 40 Top StrapAnchor Location 1 41 Where to Putthe Restraint 1 39 ChimeLevelAdjustment 3 108 Cigarette Lighter 3 19 CHECKWASHERFLUID 3 61 Cleaning Inside ofYourVehicle 5 82 Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 85 Underbody Maintenance 5 88 Video Screen 3 108 Weatherstrips 5 85 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization 3 32 Dual 3 20 Dual Automatic ...

Page 439: ...Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Dome Lamps 3 18 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Power Door Locks 2 9 Locks 2 8 Door cont Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 DRIVERDOORAJAR 3 62 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 DIC Operation and Displays 3 50 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 At Night 4 28 City 4 33 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway ...

Page 440: ...5 Oil 5 15 Overheating 5 27 Starting 2 21 Indicator Check 6 1 1 ReducedPowerLight 3 46 EngineAirCleaner Filter Restriction EngineCompartmentFuse Block 5 93 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 10 Engine Oil Additives 5 18 Engine Oil Level Check 6 10 Engine Oil ScheduledMaintenance 6 5 Entertainment System Cleaning the VideoScreen 3 108 DVD Distortion 3 106 Entry Lighting 3 17 Exit Lighting 3 17 Express Do...

Page 441: ... 3 52 Fuses FM 3 106 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 FUEL LEVELLOW 3 61 Fusesand Circuit Breakers 5 92 Windshield Wiper 5 91 G Gage CheckGagesWarning Light 3 47 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 40 Fuel 3 48 Oil Pressure 3 44 Tachometer 3 35 VoltmeterGage 3 38 GarageDoorOpener 2 42 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Speclflcatlons 5 5 GateAjar Light 3 48 GateOperator and CanadianProgramming...

Page 442: ...erly 1 14 Hydroplaning 4 31 How to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 36 ICEPOSSIBLE 3 62 If No Steam Is ComingFrom Your Engine 5 28 If Steam s ComingFrom Your Engine 5 27 If the Light Is Flashing 3 42 If the Light Is On Steady 3 42 If You AreStuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 53 IfYou reCaught ina Blizzard 4 41 Ignition Positions 2 19 Ignition TransmissionLockCheck 6...

Page 443: ...raint Designed for the LATCHSystem 1 44 Leather 5 84 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 31 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 12 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Brake System Warning 3 40 3 39 Change Engine Oil 3 45 Charging System 3 37 Check Gages Warning 3 47 Cruise Control 3 46 Gate Ajar 3 48 Low Fuel Warning 3 49 Malfunction Indicator 3 41 Reduced Engine Power 3 46 Safety Belt Reminder 3 36 Secur...

Page 444: ...5 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 17 Maintenance Schedule cont Part E Maintenance Record 6 19 Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 15 Transfer Case and Front Axle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 16 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Making Turns 4 59 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 41 Matching Transmitter s to Your Ve...

Page 445: ...ent 3 22 3 27 Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb ViewAssist 2 39 Convex Mirror 2 38 Outside cont Heated Mirrors 2 38 Manual Mirrors 2 37 Power Mirrors 2 37 Overhead Console 2 46 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 11 P Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 32 Brake 2 29 Over Things That Burn 2 32 Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park P Mechanism Check 6 14 Parking on Hills 4 60 Park P Shift...

Page 446: ...ducedEngineLight 3 46 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 26 Radio Messages 3 69 3 76 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 107 Care ofYour CD and DVD Player 3 108 Care ofYour CDs and DVDs 3 108 Radio Personalization 3 105 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 71 Radio with CD 3 64 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 81 Rear Seat Audio 3 104 Setting the Time 3 63 Theft Deterrent 3 105 U...

Page 447: ... Parts After a Crash 1 61 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 9 General Motors 7 10 United States Government 7 9 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 2 45 Resetting Defaults 2 45 Restraint System Check 6 11 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 61 Checking 1 60 Replacing Parts 1 61 Restraints Head 1 5 Restraint Systems Retained Accessory...

Page 448: ...g Your OwnWork 5 4 EngineSoonLight 3 41 Service cont Four Wheel Drive WarningLight 3 47 Publications Ordering Information 7 10 SERVICE AIR BAG 3 60 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM 3 61 Service Bulletins 7 11 Service Manuals 7 10 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada 3 41 Setting Preset PTYs 3 85 Setting Preset Stations 3 65 3 72 3 82 Setting theTime 3 63 Setting theTo...

Page 449: ...nt Systems 2 17 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 Passlock 2 18 Testing the Alarm 2 18 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Tire Inflation Check 6 10 Tires 5 56 5 87 BuyingNew Tires 5 60 Chains 5 64 Changing a Flat Tire 5 66 Ifa Tire Goes Flat 5 66 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 57 Inspection and Rotation 5 58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 61 WheelReplacement 5 62 When It Is TimeforNewTires 5 59 WheelAlignmentandTireBalance 5 6...

Page 450: ...iv Loading 4 48 Symbols iv Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 90 Service Parts identification Label 5 90 Vehicle Personalization VehicleStorage 5 42 Video Screen 3 94 Vinyl 5 84 VisorVanity Mirror 2 16 Visors 2 16 Voltmeter Gage 3 38 Memory Seat 2 54 Underbody Flushing Service 6 14 UniformTireQuality Grading 5 61 United States 7 4 UsedReplacement Wheels 5 63 UsingCleaneronFabric 5 83 UsingHomeLin...

Page 451: ...n to Check 5 57 When to Check and Change 5 21 When to Check Lubricant 5 48 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 36 When YouAreReady to Leave After Parking on aHill 4 61 Where to Put the Restraint 1 39 Why Safety Belts Work 1 10 WindowLockout 2 16 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 87 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 10 Windshield W...

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