GMC 2003 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Sierra 1500 Pickup

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Page 2: ... Gages and Indicators 3 30 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 Audio System s 3 68 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving theRoad andYour Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service 5 3 Serviceand Appearance Care 5 1 Fuel 5 5 CheckingThingsUnder the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 57 Four wheel Drive 5 58 Noise Control System 5 60 Bulb Replacement 5 61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 71 Tires 5 72 Appearance Care 5 10...

Page 3: ... please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No X 2315 A First Edition 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 fea...

Page 4: ...ing These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people 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 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 iii ...

Page 5: ...ls 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 describingthe 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 referen...

Page 6: ... SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULLBELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION JGHTING MASTER SWITCH B SIGNALS e TURN PARKING PC LAMPS RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS e LAMPS 0 P i ENGINE COOCANT cc TEMP CHARGING BAlTERY SYSTEM COOLA...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Chassis Cab Crew Cab vi ...

Page 8: ...ender 1 31 Power Lumbar 1 4 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Child Restraints 1 32 Qlder Children 1 32 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Top Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Children LATCH System 1 46 Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Out...

Page 9: ...es 1 67 Air Bag Off Switch 1 68 Passenger Sensing System 1 74 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 77 Adding Equipment to YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 78 Restraint System Check 1 79 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 79 Crash 1 80 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...dal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat you can adjust it with this lever located at the front of the seat Lift the lever to unlock the seat Using your body slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place ...

Page 11: ...ward or rearward Raise or lowerthe rear of the seatcushion by raising or loweringthe rear edge of the horizontalcontrol Movingthe wholehorizontal control up or down raises or lowersthe entire seat cushion To increase or decrease support press and hold the front or rear of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support You can also reshape the side wi...

Page 12: ...or light on the button will glow todesignate that only the seatback is being heated The engine must be running for them to operate The heated front seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the heated front seat feature after you restart your vehicle you will need to press the heated seat button again To adjust the front seatback lift the manual lever located...

Page 13: ...s The shoulder belt can t do itsjob In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its jobeither In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear ...

Page 14: ... and rearward Seatback Latches If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked The seatbacks fold forwardto let you access the rear of the cab To fold a front seatback forward lift the lever at the base of the seat to release the seatback The lever is locat...

Page 15: ...make sure the seat is The extended cab s rear seat can also be folded open for more seating space To use the seat do the following 1 Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up on the release strap under the seat cushion Pull the seat cushion downward until it latches 2 After pulling the seat cushion down pull up on it to make sure it is locked secure 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...ot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion try moving the front seat forward and or bringing the front seat more upright The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback To return the seat to the passenger position do the following 1 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all 2 Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position 3 Pull forward on the ...

Page 17: ...ed or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride inany area of your vehicle that is n...

Page 18: ...t even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 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 g...

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Page 21: ...e 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 ever...

Page 22: ...ious injuries and deaths occur at 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 safetjt 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 7 32 or lnfan...

Page 23: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 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 31 Make sure the release butt...

Page 24: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt 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 v...

Page 25: ...lyhurt i our shol er belt is 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 18 ...

Page 26: ...beseriously injured if y x belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...d if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would thenbe applied at the abdomen not at the pelvicbones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure thebelt goes under the armrests 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...ously injured if you wea he shoulder belt under yourarm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...usly injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full widthof 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 A The belt is twisted across the body 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...he driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the Center Passenger Position way you will engage the chiid restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone happens unintentionally just let the belt go back all can sit in the center positions the way and...

Page 32: ...or anextended cab you have a lap belt enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Your lap safety belt has no retractor To make the belt longer tiltthe latch plate and pull italong the belt Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...e vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Extended Cab and Crew Cab Lap Shoulder Belt Here s how to wear a lap shoulderbelt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the bel...

Page 34: ...ck If it 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 37 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 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...ious 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 a crash The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriouslyhurt if I lr shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward t...

Page 36: ... children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger in the rear seat Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body To unlatch the belt just push the ...

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Page 38: ...Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take 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...

Page 39: ...gly below the hips 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 us...

Page 40: ...ide seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 7 29 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat position of a crew cab 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 res...

Page 41: ... child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infantsand all other children Neitherthe distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the UnitedStates andin every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrainedwhile in...

Page 42: ... For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km hj a 12 115 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...lable in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a mot...

Page 44: ...nts always should be securedin appropriate infant restraints The d y struc e of a young is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones arestill so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain lowon the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a...

Page 45: ...n or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s headrests toward the centerof the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...ces 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 39 ...

Page 47: ...ps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attachedto a flatpad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest typeshield has straps that are attachedto a wide shelf like shield that swings upor to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will...

Page 48: ...re the air bag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued I en though the Passenger Sensing System and or AIR BAG OFF switch are designedto turn off the passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions no systemis fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned ...

Page 49: ... restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap much be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equippedchild restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and followthe instructions for your child restraint If y...

Page 50: ...ad restraint and route the top strap under it 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 instructionssay Top Strap Anchor Location Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor All Models You ll find the top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat near the f...

Page 51: ...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 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors Extended Cab Models If your vehicle is an extended cab model you ll find the top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the seatback In addition to the top strap anchors each seating position ...

Page 52: ...g position I I When using a child restraint with a top strap in the center rear position route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback Then raise the head restraint and attach the top strap to the anchor point located at the closest outboard position Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restrain itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child re...

Page 53: ...or near the driver s side rear seat head restraint To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a visible metal anchor point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion If your vehicle is a Crew Cab model you ll find top strap anchors for the rear seating positions located on the back panel of your vehic...

Page 54: ...o 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 47 ...

Page 55: ...r killed Make sure that aLATCH 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 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraint in aCenter Rear Seat Position...

Page 56: ... secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating position be sure to study the Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if If the child restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 42 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions Push and pull the child...

Page 57: ...d restraint when and as the instructions say 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 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...he shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 51 ...

Page 59: ... a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 49 Extended Cab There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seat position of an extended cab model especially in the rear center seat position be sure to study the instructionsthat came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your se...

Page 60: ...late and pulling it along the belt 3 Run 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 is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 53 ...

Page 61: ... with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 46 Crew Cab Models Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag There s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger s air bag when you need to secure a rear facing child restraint at the right front passenger s position See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 68f...

Page 62: ...e right front seat position Even though the Passenger Sensing System and or AIR BAG OFF switch are designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag under CAUTION Continued certain conditions no systemis fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air bag willnot deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors therefore recommends that rear facing child restrai...

Page 63: ...r facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure to turnoff the air bag before usinga rear facing child restraint in the right frontseat position If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the pas...

Page 64: ...der belt or latch system See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 46 or Top Strap on page 1 42 if the child restraint has one Be sure to 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal air bag if your vehicle is a regular cab or extended cab and you are using a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the air bag is off See Air Bag Off Switch on page ...

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Page 66: ...rned to RUN or START If the on indicator is lit the passenger s frontal air bag has not been turned off by the passenger sensing system If this ever happens turn the vehicle off unbuckle the safety belt and perform the steps to install the rear facing restraint again If the air bag still doesn t turn off for regular cab models and extended cab models check to make sure the AIR BAG OFF switch has b...

Page 67: ...or larger child passenger If you were using a rear facing child restraint in a regular cab pickup or extended cab pickup and had turned the air bag off with the switch remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to turn on the right front passenger s air bag when you remove the rear facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger...

Page 68: ...safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or CAUTION Continued beingejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designedto deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear ...

Page 69: ...ining control of the vehicle Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed forthem Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint sys...

Page 70: ...e air bag symbol Where Are the Air Bags The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 33 for more information The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 63 ...

Page 71: ...ything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When Should an Air Bag Inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to...

Page 72: ...le has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment the amount of restraint will adjust according to crash severity For moderate frontal impacts these air bags inflate at a level less than full depioyment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10...

Page 73: ...m triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger 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 ...

Page 74: ... people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in CAUTION Continued 1 WE lould ge ut as soon as ISsafe to do so if you have breathing problems but can t get outof the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment you should seek medical attention In many cra...

Page 75: ...so 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 system won t work properly See your dealer for service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both...

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Page 77: ...use my vehicle hasnorearseat Canada without Passenger Sensing System This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger s position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no sp...

Page 78: ...it the dashboard or windshield in a crash If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person whoisn t in a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a...

Page 79: ...ht will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off If the air bag readiness lightever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger sair bag could inflate even though the switch is off If your vehicle is regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup and this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national gover...

Page 80: ...thout Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System To turn the right front passenger s air bag on again insert your ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the ON or AUTO position 1 73 ...

Page 81: ...ictured below then your vehicle does not have the passenger sensing system Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator United States Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger sfrontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system In addition to the passenger sensin...

Page 82: ...ntal air bag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected If the child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position o...

Page 83: ...readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system If thisever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more on this including important safety i...

Page 84: ...ealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 IO FOI 0 1 m _rteafter the igni n key is turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow c...

Page 85: ...d contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index Q What if I added a snow plow Will it keep the air bags from working properly A We ve designed our air bag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions...

Page 86: ... or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keepa 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 87: ...er avery minorcollision nothingmay 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 wasbeing 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 re...

Page 88: ...eterrent 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Manual Transmission Operation 2 30 Four wheel Drive 2 35 Parking Brake 2 44 Parking Your Vehicle 2 48 Engine Exhaust 2 49 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 50 Mirrors 2 52 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 52 Automatic Dimming RearviewMirrorwith Onstat Compass and Temperature Display 2 52 Automatic Dimming RearviewMirro...

Page 89: ...2 60 Cupholder s 2 63 Outside Convex Mirror 2 60 Center Overhead Console 2 63 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 60 Front Storage Area 2 66 Onstar System 2 61 Center Console Storage Area 2 66 Storage Areas 2 63 Vehicle Personalization 2 67 Glove Box 2 63 Memory Seat 2 67 2 2 ...

Page 90: ...with children I Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operatethe power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move 2 3 ...

Page 91: ...ect to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and Noficer Your vehicle has a number of features that 2 This device must accept any interferencereceived can help preventtheft You can have a lot of trouble including interferencethat may cause undesired getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys operation of the device inside YOU may even have to damage your v...

Page 92: ...e you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 rn up to 30feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s door The parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will come on The ground illumination lamps will come on Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause the remaining doors to...

Page 93: ...ntry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location Ifyou have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery transmitter to your vehicle any remainingtransmitters Notice Whenreplacing the battery usecarenotto must also be matched Once your dealer has code...

Page 94: ...etween the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the dime 2 Remove and replace the battery with a three volt CR2032 or equivalent battery positive side up 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Resynchronizethe transmitter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter 2 7 ...

Page 95: ...into unlocked vehicles may be unable to getout A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicl...

Page 96: ...the top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off The power door locks will also automatically lock when the vehicle is out of PARK P or for manual transmission when the vehicle reaches 8 mph 24 km h To unlock the doors refer to the instructions listed previously The automatic locking feature can be disabled if you pre...

Page 97: ...y transmitter unlock button twice Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks If your vehicle has power door locks it is equipped with a feature that enables you to program the door locks Your vehicle left the factory programmed to automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is out of PARK P and all doors unlock when the vehicle is in PARK P You can set the automatic door lock feature to unlock the doors y...

Page 98: ...tep 1 You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you are leaving the program mode If the IocWunlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the automatic IocWunlock setting will not be modified The following is a list of the available programming options All doorsIocWOnly the driver s door unlocks Pr...

Page 99: ...5 Close thedoor lever forward 6 Do the same thing to the other rear door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition a...

Page 100: ...d door s that allows easier accessto the rear area of the extended cab Youmustfullyclose a rearaccessdoor before you can Tailgate close the front door You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you To shut the tailgate firmly push it upward until it latches After you put the tailgate back up pull it back towards you to be sure it latches securely 2 13 ...

Page 101: ...le To remove the tailgate do the following 1 Raisethe tailgate slightly and release both retainingcable clips To releasethe retainingcable clips lift the cable so it points straight out and push the cable clip forward 2 With the tailgate at a slight upward angle pull back on the tailgate at the right edge and then move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge Reverse the above procedure ...

Page 102: ... the windows 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 15 ...

Page 103: ...to raise the window Press the forward edge of the control down to lower the window Express Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the front edge of the window switch for one second to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pulli...

Page 104: ...the switch will illuminate To disengage the lock out feature press the switch again and the indicator light will turn off When the button is not engaged the rear power windows will operate Swing Out Windows To open a rear swing out window flip the latch open and swing the glass out The latch will catch when the window is fully open and it will also hold it in the open position Sun Visors To block ...

Page 105: ...u are activating the system This message reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 Openthe door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter The security light should come on and flash If using the remote keyless entry transmitter the door does no1 need to be open If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not b...

Page 106: ...larm if the system has been armed If you setoff the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarmby pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignitionand turning it to START Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 2 3 4 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s doo...

Page 107: ... valid key If a correct key is not used or the for ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passiock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on pag...

Page 108: ... first200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean prematurewear 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 With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to ...

Page 109: ...leis moving Notice If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turnit be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C RUN This is the position for driving D START This position starts your engine The ignition key cannot be ...

Page 110: ... Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart whenyou re already moving use NEUTRAL N only If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for starting procedure Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P o...

Page 111: ...n 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 engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor and holding it there as you hold the key i...

Page 112: ...ed 1IO volt AC outlet Pluggingt cord into an ungrounded could cause an electricalshock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat 1 and cause afire 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 dutythree prong extension cord rated foratleast 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug an...

Page 113: ...ur vehicle can t move easily If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission use park for stationary operation of the Power Takeoff PTO if equipped I dangerous to get ou f your V I shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless youhave to If you have left the engine running the vehicle ca...

Page 114: ...d Mud ce or Snow on page 4 50 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when yourvehicle is being towed ShiftLJ into a drivegear while your engineis racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control...

Page 115: ...teep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 in a light duty automatic transmission the transmissionwill drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducingthe speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel...

Page 116: ...anel See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 66 for more information Overdrive Disable Allison Transmissions If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission you may have the overdrive disable feature The overdrive disable feature prevents the transmission from shifting into fifth 5 gear The selector button is located on the end of the column shift lever You can turn overdrive disable on and...

Page 117: ...cle speeds the shift lever will not move into FIRST 1 until vehicle speed is reduced SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into SECOND 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard toshift into SECOND 2 put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up ...

Page 118: ...not be covered by your warranty Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Five Speed VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines Here s how to operate your transmission FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less th...

Page 119: ...hicle is stopped Shifting into REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Six Speed VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM6600 V8 Engines Here s howto operate your transmission This six speed pattern is unique to GM manual transmis...

Page 120: ...o SECOND 2 from FIRST 1 while applying light pressure to the right on the shifter Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal If you come to a complete stop and the shift lever will not go into SECOND 2 put the lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch Press the clutch pedal again Then shift into SECOND 2 THIRD 3 Press the clutch pedal...

Page 121: ...ntrol over the vehicle If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshiftto the next lower gear When operating on slippery surfaces downshift at lower than normal vehicle speeds to prevent the tires from slipping In bench seat equipped vehicles move the tallest beverage containers to the right cupholder to provide additional clearance for the shi...

Page 122: ...sfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive See the appropriate text for the transfer case in your vehicle Notice Drivinginthe4 WHEEL HIGH 4HI or 4 WHEEL LOW 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and...

Page 123: ...eet and highway situations Yourfront axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 Wheel High 4HI Use4HIwhenyouneedextra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle This is the best setting I use when plowing snow Shllklng the transfer case to hcJTRAL can cause...

Page 124: ...ple of seconds after you shift In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 Wheel High 4HI To shift into or out of 4 Wheel Low 4LO or NEUTRAL N 1 Slow the vehicle to a roll about 1 to 3 mph 2 to 5 km h and shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL N or with a manualtransmission press the clutch pedal motion 2 Shift the transfer case shift lever in on...

Page 125: ...ss of traction the system will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI M 4HI Use 4HI when you need extra traction such a on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow 4LO This setting also engages your front...

Page 126: ... 2Hl switch This can be done at any speed except when shifting from 4LO Shifting into 4LO To shift to 4L0 the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shifting into 4L0 is to have your vehicle moving 1to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4LO switch You must wait for the 4LO indic...

Page 127: ...ansmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second Turn the ignition to OFF Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P Release the parking brake prior to towing Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and turn the pedal ignition to RUN with the engine off 3 ...

Page 128: ...el drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings 2 41 ...

Page 129: ...ur vehicle in for service An indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set t...

Page 130: ...ve your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI switch You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower t...

Page 131: ...ter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot A chime will activate an...

Page 132: ... PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others CAUTION Continued COI ed T e sure 1 lr vehicle wo move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer caseis in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be s...

Page 133: ...as far as it will go NEUTRAL N 3 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in 4 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 46 ...

Page 134: ... After you move the 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 If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may pu...

Page 135: ...rake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the vehicle to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear Your or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUT...

Page 136: ...s and death You might have exhaust comingin if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehi...

Page 137: ...us exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust CAUTION Continued I Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicleeven if the fan is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come ineasily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving ...

Page 138: ...re your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Four wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicleto roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL Always set your parking brake J Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehic...

Page 139: ...dingand the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time On Off This is theon off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off Ifthe displayreads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the fol...

Page 140: ...l the green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessaryto adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross countrytrip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compassvariance is the difference between earth s mag...

Page 141: ...splay reads a direction or 0 drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction 2 54 Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If your vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an air bag symbol in Canada ...

Page 142: ...n on or off to show you when the electrochromic feature is activated Once the mirror is turned off it will remain off until it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will d...

Page 143: ...to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance...

Page 144: ...nual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have aclear view of objects behind you The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments mayadversely affect mirror performance Outside Camper Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so ...

Page 145: ...can also loosen the nut C on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors the controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or right to choose the mirror youwant to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror T...

Page 146: ...ector switch located above the mirror control to the middle position Press the right side of the mirror control to fold the mirrors toward the body of the vehicle The mirror glass on one or both sides of the vehicle may automatically adjust before the mirror folds inward When the mirror glass or mirror starts moving you can release the mirror control To return the mirrors and the mirror glass to t...

Page 147: ...l position driver s seat A convex n or can r ngs I other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your To change the preselected tilt position adjust the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in before changing lanes REVERSE R When the vehicle is s...

Page 148: ...ur Onstar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are e e e e e e e e e e e Automatic Notification o...

Page 149: ...ntertainment 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 delivery o f Onstar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar Personal Calling and Ons...

Page 150: ...ee storage compartments inside it and the shortoverhead console has one compartment inside it Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have the long overhead console a garage door opener can be installed in the front overhead compartment 1 To instaii the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patc...

Page 151: ...d press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door open operates properly er 6 With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number o f pegs in place you should only have to press the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener 7 Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly 2 64 ...

Page 152: ...o open the center compartment press the release button located at the rearof the compartment door Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out To open the rear compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door The rear compartment can be used to store a small item like a book 2 65 ...

Page 153: ... laptop computer To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold a pad of paper and a pen Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats T o open it press the button and swing the console lid open The console has a place to store tissues pens and a clip to hold business...

Page 154: ...utside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver lor 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and release...

Page 155: ...lized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Select the desired driver number by pressing and releasing the 1 or 2 button The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that t...

Page 156: ... Voltmeter Gage 3 39 Up Shift Light 3 39 BrakeSystemWarning Light 3 40 AirBagReadinessLight 3 33 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 41 Traction Off light 3 41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 42 Transmission Temperature Gage 3 43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 44 Oil Pressure Gage 3 47 Cruise Control Light 3 48 Four Wheel Drive Light 3 48 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 48 Overdrive Disable 3 48 Fuel Gag...

Page 157: ...leaning the Video Screen 3 125 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 122 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 125 DVD Distortion 3 123 Understanding Radio Reception 3 123 XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System 3 125 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 124 Chime Level Adjustment 3 125 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 123 DABRadioAntennaSystem 3 125 3 2 ...

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Page 160: ...l Selector and Overdrive Disable Allison Transmission Only Button If Equipped I AudioSystem J ComfortControlSystem K InstrumentPanelFuseBlock L M N 0 P Q R S T U V W Hood Release Steering Wheel Control Buttons If Equipped Center Instrument Panel Utility Block Parking Brake Release Tilt Wheel Lever Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Ashtray Manual Se...

Page 161: ...hat position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00 m beh...

Page 162: ...functionLever To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move thesteering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place I I The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following 0 00 Turn and Lane Change Signals E o Headlamp High LowBeam Changer Flash to Pass Feature Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control If E...

Page 163: ...nal To turn off the chime move the turn signal An arrow on the instrument leverto the off position panel cluster will flash in the direction of the Headlamp High Low Beam Changer turn or lane change To change the headlamps from low to high beam push the lever toward the instrument panel To returnthe low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it To signal a lane change ...

Page 164: ... wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings position For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off po...

Page 165: ...ol can be dangerouswhere you can t drive safelyat a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control canbe dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h...

Page 166: ...ument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a et Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or press the clutch pedal if equipped This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume accelerate brie...

Page 167: ...ut 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increaseyour speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills yo...

Page 168: ...ns 0 OFF Turning the switch to this position turns off the Daytime Running Lamps DRL andthe automatic headlamps An indicator light will illuminate when the position is selected a Headlamps Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pushing the turn signal high beam lever towa...

Page 169: ...for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel 3 14 brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness Control under Interior Lamps on page3 17 To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off turn the control to ...

Page 170: ...et the parking brake Shifting the transmission into PARK P will also allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off The DRL will stay off until you releasethe parking brake or shift the transmission out of PARK P To idle a manual transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps use...

Page 171: ...on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls When the switch wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp pressingthe switch will activatethe lamp and illuminatean indicator light near the switch Pressing the switch again will turn off the roof mounted lamp If your vehicle has this switch your vehicle may have the snow plow prep package For further information see Snow ...

Page 172: ... the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equippedwith an illuminatedentry feature When a door is opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position If the dome override button is pressed in the lamps will not come on Front Reading...

Page 173: ...inutes when the ignition is off The cargo lamp will shut off after 20 minutes This will keep your battery from running down Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets or may have one accessory power outlet located near the cigarette lighter if equipped...

Page 174: ...oor to open it To remove the front ashtray pull theashtray toward you To replacethe ashtray place the ashtray on theslides at the side of its location in the instrumentpanel To use the cigarette lighter push it in all theway and let go When it s ready it will pop backout by itself Notice Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If youdo it won t be able to back away fro...

Page 175: ...air flowing into the passenger area Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwisetoward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery f Vent This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets 2 Bi Level Air is delivered throughtheflooroutlets as well as the ins...

Page 176: ...rn off the fan If the knob is in off outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature levers Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following f Vent This mode directs air to the instrument...

Page 177: ...e on the passenger s side of the vehicle a Air Conditioning Pressthis button to turn the air conditioningsystem on or off When the button is pressed an indicatorlight will come on and the system will beginto cool and dehumidifythe air insideof your vehicle You maynotice a slight change in engine performancewhen the air conditioningcompressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging an...

Page 178: ...inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Donot attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment r _ r Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to...

Page 179: ...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 If your vehicle is equipped with the dual automatic climate control system memory seats and memory mirrors you can store and recallthe climate control settings for temperature air delivery m...

Page 180: ...s side An arrow pointing to the passenger s side will display if both sides are set to the same temperature If the temperature settings are not the same the opposite sidetemperature setting will be displayed for an additionalfive seconds Duringthe five second status display the current mode and blower speed will be displayed Driver s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwi...

Page 181: ...t s hot outside the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 74 F 23 C temperaturesettingand allow about20 minutes for the system to regulate Turn the driver sor passenger s side temperature knob...

Page 182: ...loor This mode directs most of the air to the floor vents Some air also comes outof the defroster and side window vents Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The recirculation button cannot be selected in the floor mode i Recirculation Press this button to turn the recirculatio...

Page 183: ...tton to select this setting This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets Front Defrost Pressthe front defrost buttonto defrost the windshield The system will automatically control the fan speedif you select defrostfrom AUTO mode Ifthe outsidetemperatureis 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioningcompressor will automatically runto help dehumidifythe air and dry the windshield R...

Page 184: ...an be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louver up or down to direct the airflow Operation Tips e 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 Keepthe air path under the front seats clear of obj...

Page 185: ... to let 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 ofthe warning lightscomes on and stays on when youare driving or when oneof the gage...

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Page 187: ...et button for at least four seconds The hour meter will be displayed for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned on Tachometer Notice On vehicles with a manual transmission if you operatethe engine with the tachometer inthe shaded warningareas your vehicle s engine or other partsof yourvehicle could be damaged Damage to your engine or vehiclecaused by operating the engine with the tachome...

Page 188: ...your vehicle and it will flash for a fewseconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Air Bag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger s air bag off this light will be lit and stay lit to ...

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Page 190: ...flate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Air Bag Off Switch inthe Index for more on this including important safety information If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s a...

Page 191: ...ernment has identified as a member of the passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger s position for example don t secure a rear facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced 3 36 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If yourvehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearviewmirrorwill have a passenger air bag status indicator Passenger Air Bag Statu...

Page 192: ...d restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Don t use a rear fac...

Page 193: ...ot have the protectionof the air bag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index Battery Warning Light If this light is displayed when the engineis running you may havea problem with your charging system The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started If the light stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drivebelt or s...

Page 194: ...nded 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 systemto create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in eith...

Page 195: ...ght away BRAKE United States VE your brake system 1 I Canada This light should come on brieflywhen 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 pedalis harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may...

Page 196: ...e anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the car is shut off and then restarted See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40earlier in this section Traction Off Light If you have the Traction Assist System this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignitio...

Page 197: ...ic engagement feature back on seeTractionAssist System TAS on page 4 9 If the Traction Assist System is affected by an anti lock brake system TAS or engine related problem the system will turn off and the light will come on Haveyour vehicle serviced If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road the system will turn off and the light will come on The light will gooff a few seconds after the...

Page 198: ...ge 3 50for further information If your vehicle has an Allison transmission and the fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275 F 135 C or greater the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound until the temperature falls below 265 F 129 C degrees Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so Set the parking brake place the ...

Page 199: ... monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helpingto produce a cleaner environment The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated b...

Page 200: ...sion control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accel...

Page 201: ...ange the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical orelectrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Progr...

Page 202: ...A reading in the low pressurezone maybe caused by a dangerously lowoil levelor some otherproblem causing low oil pressure Check youroil as soon as possible See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3 60 7d Engine Oil onpage 5 17 Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as...

Page 203: ...ve and the front axle engages Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal Tow HauI Mode Light This light is displayed when the towlhaul mode has been activated For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 66 Overdrive Disable This light will illuminate when the overdrive disable feature is activated The overdrive disable feature will prevent your vehicle from shifting...

Page 204: ... the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition If you have a diesel engine see Fuel Gage in...

Page 205: ...es listed above and you will turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by using the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster 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 beforethe engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appe...

Page 206: ...NOMY This shows how many miles per gallon of fuel your vehicle is getting for the personal trip based on current and past driving conditions PERSONAL AVG MPH This shows the vehicle s average speed for the personal trip 0 PERSONAL ANNUAL This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent You can reset the personal trip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset s...

Page 207: ...button to scroll to the hourmeter The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing the reset stem on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the season odometer is displayed 3 52 Annual Log Press the trip button or the reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to scroll to the annual log The annual log shows the mileage accumulated since itwas last re...

Page 208: ... will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Instant Fuel Economy 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 SystemTM Press th...

Page 209: ...e recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press the personalization button until ALARM WARNING TYPE appears in the display To select your personalizationfor alarm warning type press the select button while ALARM WARNING TYPE is displayed on the DIC Pressing the...

Page 210: ...rmation on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Doors Locks Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING 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 UNLOCK ALL IN PARK default All of the doors will ...

Page 211: ... options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 67 Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor perimeter lighting pressthe select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING i...

Page 212: ...utton 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 the display To select your personalizationfor the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DI...

Page 213: ...to select it and move on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalizationbutton until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalizationfor curb view assist press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when...

Page 214: ...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 METRIC I f you choose English all informationwill be displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon Choose one of the two options and press...

Page 215: ...tion If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the select button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display because they are more urgent These 3 60 messages require action beforethey can be removed from the DIC display The following are thepossib...

Page 216: ...t position indicatoron the instrument panel cluster will blink when this occurs To make the vehicle shift to the requested gear you may have to shift backto PARK P or NEUTRAL N andre selectthe desired gear REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5 ...

Page 217: ... the vehicle or the message appears while driving your Supplemental Brake Assist system needs service See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 Your brake s tem may not be working properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed If the brake system warning light is also on you should have the vehicle towed for service See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If the brake system warn...

Page 218: ...or the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the four wheel drive system needs service SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system this message will appear on the DiC If this message appears stop and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still dis...

Page 219: ...driven down to a lower elevation This is a normal operation of your brake system and does not require that the brake system be serviced However if the message does not clear your brake system needs service While the message is displayed you will notice that the brake pedal is harder to push and it will take longer to stop See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 Your brake system may not be wor...

Page 220: ...cleis low this messagewill appear onthe DIC Checkand oil level and correct it as necessary You may needto let the vehicle cool or warm up andcycle the ignitionto be sure this messagewill clear Once the problem is corrected pressingthe select button will clear this message from the DIC display CHECK WASHER FLUID if the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer flui...

Page 221: ...w to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler A temporary solutionto hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down If the transmissionis operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 5 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Allison Transmission Only If the transmission flu...

Page 222: ...de rear dooris 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 it the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR Crew Cab If the passenger s side rear door is not ful...

Page 223: ...ned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under lgnition Positions on page 2 2I Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then pressthe HR down arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Pressand holdthe MIN up arrow untilthe correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignitionon or off Setting the T...

Page 224: ...or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until y...

Page 225: ...e than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To a...

Page 226: ...and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the Theftlock system haslocked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service Radio with CD Base Radio Shown Base Similar If your vehicle is equipped with the Base audio system your vehicle will have six Base amplified speakers Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radi...

Page 227: ...gital quality audio and text informationincluding song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more DigitalAudio Broadcasttransmission services are currently available in Toronto Montreal Vancouver Ottawa and Windsor In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings trees and other obstructions Additional serviceswill be addedin the future For current DAB coverage and o...

Page 228: ...ice or DABl DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations For DAB Canadaonly if your radio is equipped with DAB the TUNE knob allows you to navigatethe DAB frequency range Turning this knobwill tune up or tune down the range Theradio will display the letter L with a number next to it 1 through 23 Each L number ...

Page 229: ...o choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of station you are listening to 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The radio will produce one beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalizationthat you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pu...

Page 230: ... radio produces one beep The balance and fade will be adjusted to the middle position and the display will show the speaker balance To adjustall tone and speaker controlsto the middle position pushand holdthe AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controlis displayed The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the leveldisplay in the middle position Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTM and DAB To s...

Page 231: ...ing Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY will 3 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob to select a PTY 4 Pressand hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you he...

Page 232: ...fic announcement comes on the current station or on a relatednetwork station you will hear it even ifthe volumeis mutedor a compact disc is playing The traffic symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player was being used play will stop duringthe announcement For DAB Canadaonly if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DA...

Page 233: ...dated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly This channel is not currently in service Tu...

Page 234: ...ng properly There are no channels available for the category you selected Your system is working properly The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message ...

Page 235: ...rmal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time 3 80 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbuttonto advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for mo...

Page 236: ...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 Ifthe disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should pl...

Page 237: ...ion the station name or the call letters will appear onthe display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTM is a continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and child...

Page 238: ...t determine thevehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS push this knob to change what appears on the display while using RBS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if a...

Page 239: ... another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal 4 SCAN b Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds The radio will produce one beep The radio will scan to a station...

Page 240: ...ach pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassflreble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level if a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will pr...

Page 241: ...sition push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTM and DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY 2 Select acategory by turningthe P TYPE LIST knob 3 Once the desired category is display...

Page 242: ...e display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XMTMor DAB Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to ...

Page 243: ...ole 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 new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received Theold message canbe displayed by pressing t...

Page 244: ...adio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop TRAF will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the ra...

Page 245: ... required This process should take no longer Updating Updating The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and than 30 seconds location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return No Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a Loading XM Acquiring channel audio Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio ...

Page 246: ...vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID label channel0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0 you may have a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Hardware f...

Page 247: ...o the beginning of the previousselection or the beginningof the current selection depending upon the positionon the tape If pressedwhen the current selectionhas been playingfor more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginningof the current selection SEEK and a negativenumber will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressingthis pushbuttonmultiple times will incr...

Page 248: ...ure listening A Eject Press this buttonto stop atape when it is playing orto eject a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radiooff Cassettetapes may be loaded withthe radio off if this button is pressedfirst 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 a a e The tape is tight an...

Page 249: ...or less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back throughthe disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and the track number wil...

Page 250: ...e display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The CD will stop but remain in the player TAPE DISC Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio Press this button to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inac...

Page 251: ... radio source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers To stop listening to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button if a cassette tape or a CD is loaded or press the BAND button to select a different source When the RSE system is turned off the DVD symbol will go off of the radio display and the radio will display RSE OFF The radio will return to the last radio source that you were li...

Page 252: ...g and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTMis a continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information including song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XMTM service For m...

Page 253: ...ories of information Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number ChannelName For DAB Canadaonly ifyour radiois equipped with DAB pushingthis knob switches the display between channel name and PTY name To change thedefault on the display push this knob until you see thedisplay you want thenholdthe knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAN...

Page 254: ...SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only tothose with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 six XMI and six XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with the XMTMSatellite Radio Service or six DAB...

Page 255: ...STOM appears on the display Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers BalanceFade 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 ...

Page 256: ... may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a compact disc the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can also scan through the stations within a category by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the ...

Page 257: ...the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this butt...

Page 258: ...d NO TRAFFIC will appear onthe display For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support This function does not apply to XMTMSatellite Radio Service Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the ...

Page 259: ...e in a Loss of signal Loading XM Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay text data No action is needed This message should i CH Off Air IChannel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Song Program Title not No Info Artist Name Feature not available available disappear shortly This channel is not currently in service...

Page 260: ...u will see this message channel0 alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate vour service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0 you may have a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time 3 105 ...

Page 261: ...s You 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 thelightwill beginflashing again Once the lightstopsflashing and turns green you canload another disc The disc player takes up to six discs D...

Page 262: ...veral 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 each press of eject which will cause the receiver to not eject the disc until the 25 second time period has elapsed Once the player stops and the disc is ejected remove the disc After removing...

Page 263: ... 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 and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Usethis feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected disc S...

Page 264: ...ck has been saved Repeat Steps3 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 that they were saved You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows ...

Page 265: ... should play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listeni...

Page 266: ...r can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate DVD region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in T...

Page 267: ...dify the video screen display characteristics Menu Navigation Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu Enter Press this buttonto select itemswithin a menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automaticallystart if the vehicle ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or RAP If a d...

Page 268: ...e DVD player the disc is not properly loaded or ejected Load EjectError This message will be displayed if 0 Disc Play Error This message will be displayed if the DVD player can not play the disc Severely damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the DVD player No Disc This messagewill be displayed if th...

Page 269: ...rmation Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the infrared window below the video screen 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 If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Obje...

Page 270: ...ess the button located on the bottom left of the numeric key pad to select chapter title and track numbers greater then 9 K Illumination Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on L Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu this button only operates with a DVD M Enter Press this button to select items within a menu N Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and r...

Page 271: ...time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless infrared headphones Each set of headphones have an ON OFF control To use the headphones activate the ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this sectio...

Page 272: ...Video Format 4 Press the navigation key to select the PAL video 5 Press the enter button to accept the change to Video Format format Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the ...

Page 273: ...e disc is upside down or is not compatible Press the Display button on the DVD player or on the remote control Change the display mode Problem The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong Recommended Action The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to ...

Page 274: ...e beginning of the DVD Press the SRCE button to change from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary source mode Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly Problem My disc is stuck in the player The Load Eject button does not work headphone audio cuts out or buzzes I lost the remote and or the headphones What is the best way to clean the video screen RecommendedAc...

Page 275: ...may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the RSA controls Rear Seat Audio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons 6 Power Press this button to turn the rear seat audio ...

Page 276: ...n the CD Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If the CD player on the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different tracks PROG Program The front passengers must be listening to something different for each ofthese functions to work Press this button to go to the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main r...

Page 277: ...other side of the tape If a CD is playing press this button to go to the next available CD A SOURCE Press this button to select AM FMI FM2 or XMI or XM2 if your vehicle is equipped with the XMTMSatellite RadioService orDAB1or DAB2 if your vehicle is equipped with DAB or a cassette tape or CD Thecassette or CD must beloaded to play Available loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a CD...

Page 278: ...st Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference DAB Radio DAB gives you digital radio reception Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of You...

Page 279: ...me When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbingaction wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbingaction cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbingtype cleaner The use of a non scrubbingaction dry ty...

Page 280: ... is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle is purchased in Canada and driven into the UnitedStatesthe DAB radio antenna systemwill not function DAB radio reception is available in Canada only Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton6 wit...

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Page 282: ... at Night 4 36 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 37 City Driving 4 40 QUADRASTEERTM 4 14 Freeway Driving 4 41 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 42 Highway Hypnosis 4 43 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 44 Winter Driving 4 46 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow 4 50 Towing 4 53 Towing Your Vehicle 4 53 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 53 Loading Your Vehicle 4 56 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 63 Trai...

Page 283: ...riving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for 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 safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques co...

Page 284: ...king depends upon four things 0 Theamount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol 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 p...

Page 285: ...aired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 t...

Page 286: ...de home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go Theyare the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems haveto do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires an...

Page 287: ...lied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecess...

Page 288: ... a IO second chime The lights and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired See your dealer for service Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to sto...

Page 289: ...on t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and b...

Page 290: ...celerator response but this is normal The Traction Assist System may operate on dry roads under some conditions When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration This is normal and doesn t mean there s a problem with your vehicle Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn an abrupt upshift or downshift 01 the transmissionor driving on rough roads If your vehicle ...

Page 291: ...neuvers the system may be automaticallydisabled The system will automaticallyre enableafter approximatelytwo minutesof not usingthe brakes See Traction Off Light on page 3 41 The Traction Assist System as delivered from the factory will automaticallycome on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can t...

Page 292: ...s system is to provide superior ride comfort whiletrailering or fully loaded as well as for unloaded driving This system also helps to provide Improvedtrailering stability This button is located on the center of the instrument panel near the radio Press it to activate the selectable ride setting as desired An indicator light near the button will illuminate whenever the system is active It is recom...

Page 293: ...gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important ...

Page 294: ...heels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pul...

Page 295: ...ns You can select this mode at any speed however if you are turning the system will not engage until the turn is complete An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just a...

Page 296: ...lashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right Your vehicle will return to 2 when the transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL for example when entering a car wash If you want to use tire chains the vehicle needs to be in 2 wheel steer mode 4 Inthis mode all four wheelswill help steer the vehicle If you want to use 4 and your vehicle is not inthis mode pressthe b...

Page 297: ...ront and rear wheelswill turn in the same direction This improves stability of the vehicle during lane changes and sweeping turns 4 Wheel Steer tow mode When towing a trailer the 4 wheel steer tow mode provides enhanced stability allowing the trailer to follow the path of the tow vehicle more closely especially during lane changes In this mode the system operates much like the 4 mode but is enhanc...

Page 298: ...ightly off center For more information see Towinga Traileron page 4 66 Car Washes for QUADRASTEERTM Equipped Vehicles Notice Because your vehicle has a wider rear track a small number of older car washes may be too narrow for your vehicle Conveyor systems on some automaticcar washes may damage your vehicle Only use conveyor system car washes with 13 inch 33 cm wide conveyor rails and or stationary...

Page 299: ...ganother 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 frustrationor 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 300: ...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 fr...

Page 301: ... to slip and lose corneringforce And inthe accelerationskid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the Traction Assist System remember It helps avoid only the accelerationskid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foo...

Page 302: ...ing on page 4 6 If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unless you re on a level solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfac...

Page 303: ...m underneath the front bumper The following steps must be performed on each of the push pins to remove the air dam 1 Insert a tool into the push pin slot and pull downward until the push pin snaps loose 2 While continuing to pull downward on the push pin squeeze and turn the expandable end of the push pin with a tool until it releases from the retainer 4 22 ...

Page 304: ...r dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your vehicle to be damaged Always be sure to replace the front bumper air dam when you re finished off road driving 1 Line up each push pin with its intended retainer and push the washer portion of the push pin toward the retainer until it locks into place 2 Push the flat end ...

Page 305: ...e heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss things around 0 0 Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks canbe thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatback...

Page 306: ... 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 can help ...

Page 307: ...You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over 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 whe...

Page 308: ...iving 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 Of...

Page 309: ...ions 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 ...

Page 310: ...rake 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 applied shift the transmission to PARK P or shift ...

Page 311: ...nd If you can t make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling Itry to back down the hill and decideIjust can t do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P or the manual transmissionin FIRST l 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 ...

Page 312: ...ey won t have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times Heavy bl ing 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 0 Are there some thingsI should not do when driving down a hill A ...

Page 313: ...the rear wheels reduces the 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 Surface conditions canbeaprobl...

Page 314: ...ways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and preventthe 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 you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to op...

Page 315: ...icle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes yourtires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will impr...

Page 316: ...ne When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may takeyou longerto stop Drivin hrough rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water Se...

Page 317: ...night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 vear old driver may require at least twice as much lighi to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving One reason is that somedrivers are likely to be impaired by What you do in the daytime can also affect your alcohol or drugs with nightvision problems or by fatigue night ...

Page 318: ...repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving i...

Page 319: ...ow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick sto...

Page 320: ...ast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standingwater dr...

Page 321: ...ecially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray City Driving Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 72 One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of traffic on them You ll wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 40 ...

Page 322: ...n and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway drivi...

Page 323: ...ce Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any dis...

Page 324: ...just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and y...

Page 325: ...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 make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 27 for information about driving off road If you don hift dow your brakescouldget so hot that they wouldn t wo...

Page 326: ...ear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane 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 top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident Youmayseehigh...

Page 327: ... 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a l...

Page 328: ...you havetraction assist keep the system on It will improve your ability to acceleratewhen driving on a slippery road But you canturn the traction system offif your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You AreStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 50 Even thoughyour vehicle has a traction system you ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to the roadconditions See TractionAss...

Page 329: ...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 in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow youcould be in a serious situation You shouldproba...

Page 330: ...your vehicle Clear away snowfrom around the base ofyour vehicle especially anythat is blocking your exhaust pipe And checkaround again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on theside of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as youmust This saves fuel When you run the engine makeit go alittle fast...

Page 331: ...ls too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spinat high speed they can explode and you or others couldbe injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle canoverheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or otherdamage When you re stuck spin the wheelsas little as possible Don t spin the wheels above ...

Page 332: ...e acceleratorpedalwhile you shift and presslightlyon theacceleratorpedalwhen the transmissionis in gear By slowlyspinning your wheelsin the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them Ifyou do need to be towed out see T...

Page 333: ...aight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle couldbe damagedand it would not be covered by warranty 4 52 ...

Page 334: ...ing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional ...

Page 335: ...oper procedure to select the neutral position for your vehicle 5 Releasethe parkingbrakeonly after the vehicle beingtowed is firmly attachedto the towingvehicle 6 Turnthe ignition off Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmissionis in Park P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmissi...

Page 336: ...ssionto FIRST 1 3 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow 4 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See vehicle four wheel Drive on page 2 35 for the proper procedure to select the neutral position for your vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Arn the i s ion off Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case i...

Page 337: ...To find out theactual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle The Certificationflire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity ...

Page 338: ...e your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is 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 trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as youcan Try to spread the weight evenly Neve...

Page 339: ...area between the front of each wheel well and the rear of each wheel well The center of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations 4 58 Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on p...

Page 340: ...with a special package called RPO VYU snow plow prep package If your vehicle has this option you can add a plow to it provided certain weights such as the weights on the vehicle s axles and the GVW aren t exceeded Q How heavy can a snow plow safely be A The plow your vehicle can carry depends on many things such as The options your vehicle came with and the weight of those options e The weight and...

Page 341: ...n determining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure your snowplowhehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating the front and rear axle ratings and the front and rear weight distribution ratio The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating Q What is front axle reserve capacity and how do A Front axle reserve capacity is the difference I calculate it between your front GAWR an...

Page 342: ...the front axle W B Vehicle Wheelbase For example adding a 700 Ib 318 kg snow plow actually adds more than 700 Ib 318 kg to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 4 ft 122 cm in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10ft 305 cm then A 4 ft 122 cm W B 10ft 305 cm 980 Ib 445 kg So if your truck s front axle reserve capacity is more than 980 Ib 445 kg you could add the snow plow ...

Page 343: ...ay be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance If your brakes can t work properly you couldhave a crash To help your brakes work properly when a snow plow is installed always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer s recommendation for rear ballast to ensure a proper front andrear weight distribution rat...

Page 344: ...Also see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 56 Truck Camper Loading Information This label is inside your glove box It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper how much of a load your vehicle can carry and how to correctly spread out your load Also it will help you match the right slide in camper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is ...

Page 345: ... rear Here is an example of proper truck and camper match A Camper Center of Gravity 6 Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load You must weigh any accessoriesor other equipment that you add to your vehicle Then subtract this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the cente...

Page 346: ... Truck Camper Loading Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or GAWR If you are using a weight distributing hitch weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place You ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way and if you choose...

Page 347: ...ours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers Buttrailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules ...

Page 348: ...your vehicle s tires Tow HauI Mode Tow haul is a feature on automatic transmission equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load The purpose of the tow haul mode is to 0 Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load 0 Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trail...

Page 349: ...ving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude roadgrades outside temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipme...

Page 350: ... V8 Auto I 3 42 I 3 73 6 400 Ibs 2 902 kg 7 400 Ibs 3 356 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 994 kg 12 000Ibs 5 448 kg I4800 V8 Manual I i I 4 400 Ibs 1 995 kg 5 400 Ibs 2 449 kg 9 000 Ibs 4 086 kg 10 000Ibs 4 540 kg 7 400 Ibs 3 356 kg 8 400 Ibs 3 810 kg 13 000 Ibs 5 902 kg I 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin...

Page 351: ...D 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum 8 000 Ibs 3628 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck Maximum 7 500 Ibs 3 401 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck 4 70 ...

Page 352: ...bs 7 264 kg 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg b V 8 wI4WS 7 900 9 900 Ibs Ibs 3 4 490 583 kg kg 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg _ _ _ _ _ Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2 500 Ibs 1 133 kg maximum 4 71 ...

Page 353: ...0 Ibs 2 676 kg Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum 3 73 13 000 Ibs 5 902 kg 7 900 Ibs 3583 kg 3 73 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg 4 900 2 222 kg 3 73 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg 6 900 Ibs 3 129 kg 3 42 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg 6 900 Ibs 3 129 kg 4 72 ...

Page 354: ...Juz 356 kg I Maximum weight 7 700 Ibs 3 492 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck Maximum weight7 700 Ibs 3 492 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck 4 73 ...

Page 355: ...4 74 ...

Page 356: ... 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg maximum Maximum weight 6 800 Ibs 3084 kg for fifth wheel and gooseneck Vehicle 1Axle Ratio IMaximum Trailer Weiaht I GCWR I I I I C 2500 LD 2WD 1 6000 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer wei...

Page 357: ... Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 4 76 ...

Page 358: ... Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weiqht distributing hitch 4 77 ...

Page 359: ...25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 3 73 20 000 Ibs 9 080 kg 13 500 Ibs 6 123 kg Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight IGCWR Axle Ratio K 2500 LD 4WD 6000 V8 8 200 Ibs 3 719 kg 10 200 Ibs 4 626 kg I14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ib...

Page 360: ... be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheelor gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight ...

Page 361: ...500 Ibs 680 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 000 Ibs 1 360 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch maximum Limited to 12 000 Ibs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch 4 80 ...

Page 362: ...C 3500 Crew Cab 2WD 1 4 81 ...

Page 363: ...nversions 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 Communications Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 4 82 ...

Page 364: ...be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight 6 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loadedyour trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get themright simply by moving someitems around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle ...

Page 365: ...ch the safety chains to the attaching points on the bumper If you are towing a trailer up to your vehicle s trailer rating limit you may attach the safety 4 84 chains to the attaching point on the hitch platform If you are towing with an aftermarket hitch follow the trailer or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your r...

Page 366: ...very warm Avoid putting items in the truck bed that might be affected by high ambient temperatures Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you...

Page 367: ...o often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions You may also want to activate the tow haul mode if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 48 If you have a 5 speed manual transmissionand you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in FOURTH 4 gear or as you need to a lower gear If you have a 6 speedmanualtransmissionand youare towing a ...

Page 368: ...o PARK P for an automatic transmission or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drivevehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL 3elease the re lar brakes It can be dangerous to get out of your vt cle the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can ...

Page 369: ...erfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 4 88 Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring ha...

Page 370: ...f you need to upgrade your trailer wiring harness an additional2 wire harness and 7 pin universaltrailer connector are available from your dealer Your pickup may be equipped with the eight wire trailer towing harness This harness with a seven pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform The Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL wire is tied next to the trailer wiring...

Page 371: ...Fifth Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The eight wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver s side of the vehicle attached to the frame bracket A connector will have to be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper The eight wire harness contains the following camper trailer circuits Yellow Left Stopnurn Signal Dark Green Right Stopnurn Signal Bro...

Page 372: ...in camper A If your vehicle has this provision this relay will be located on the passenger s side of the vehicle next to the auxiliary battery When using this provision connection should only be made to the upper stud A of the relay Do not make connections to the lower stud B of the relay The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery Be sure to follo...

Page 373: ...will start To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following 1 For stationary use shift the transmission into 2 Turn the PTO rotary switch ON 3 If the engine speed is below the PTO engage PARK P speed limit the PTO will start The blinking LED on the PTO control switch indicates PTO engage is requested When PTO engages the LED will switch from blinking to a steady light T...

Page 374: ...e the resume speed capability To use PTO speed control in variable mode while mobile do the following 1 EngagethePTO 2 Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph 3 Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission 4 Select the desired engine speed by using the foot pedal and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control To use PTO spe...

Page 375: ...ity All engine speed values listed above are factory preset values With the exception of the TCC lockup speed 1 I00 rpm and the tap increment I00 rpm all of these values are programmable and can be adjusted by your dealer or body upfitter If the PTO software settings do not match the settings shown here then they may have already been altered in order to satisfy the requirementsof the installed PT...

Page 376: ...n Fluid 5 31 Hydraulic Clutch 5 32 Engine Coolant 5 33 AutomaticTransmission Fluid AutomaticTransmission Fluid Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 36 Engine Overheating 5 36 Cooling System 5 39 Engine Fan Noise 5 44 Power Steering Fluid 5 44 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 46 Brakes 5 47 Battery 5 50 Jump Starting 5 51 Rear Axle 5 57 Four wheel Drive 5 58 Noise Control System 5 60 Bulb Replacement 5 61 Ha...

Page 377: ...ur Vehicle 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Weatherstrips 5 105 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 107 Finish Damage 5 107 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 108 Vehicle Identification 5 110 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 110 Service Parts Identification Label 5 110 Electrical System 5 111 Add on Electr...

Page 378: ...ts you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trainedand 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 379: ...nce Record onpane 6 21 You canbeinjuredandyour hic could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued Be Jre to use the p r e r d s bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confu...

Page 380: ...drive uphill is considered normal This doesnot indicatea problem exists or that ahigher octanefuel is necessary If you are using87 octane or higher octanefuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needsservice Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufac...

Page 381: ...ssion 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 Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel...

Page 382: ... wouldn t be covered by your warranty T o 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 Fuel v or is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away fromfuel The fue...

Page 383: ...n gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 105 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfun...

Page 384: ...his occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground CAUTION Continued Bring the fill nozzlein contact with the inside sf the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don ...

Page 385: ...oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids andplastic 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 do the following II 1 Pull the handle inside I the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel 5 10 ...

Page 386: ...front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift the hood Beforeclosing the hood be sure all fillercaps are on properly Pulldown the hood andclose it firmly 5 11 ...

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Page 388: ...l Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If equipped F Fan G EngineOil Fill H PowerSteering Fluid Reservoir 1 Remote Negative Terminal GND J Remote Positive Terminal K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped M Underhood Fuse Block N Battery 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 13 ...

Page 389: ...When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar you will see the following 5 14 ...

Page 390: ...l Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If quipped F Engine Oil Fill G Fan Y RemoteNegative Terminal GND I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Remote Positive Terminal K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped M Underhood Fuse Block N Battery 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 15 ...

Page 391: ...When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you will see the following 5 16 ...

Page 392: ...Fluid Reservoir L Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped M UnderhoodFuseBlock N Battery 0 WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil in the Diesel Engine Supplement If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3...

Page 393: ... in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might ...

Page 394: ...ch oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engineoil fill cap for the VORTEC4800 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is locatedon the engine valve cover on thepassenger s side of the vehicle On the 8100 engine the oil fill cap is located on thefront of the engine SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5 12for more informat...

Page 395: ...has the starburst 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 RECOMMENDED SAEVISCOSITYGRADEENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER F 100 80 t60 a0 20 0 _ 1 C t38 27 16 t 4 7 18 LOOK FOR TH...

Page 396: ... starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutionsand engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary consider...

Page 397: ...der does not measure how much oil you have in your engine So be sure to check your oil level often What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on 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 contain...

Page 398: ...rvices on page 6 1I to determine whento check the indicator The service windowA 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 The air cleanedfilter assembly is located on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Co...

Page 399: ...ff can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you couldbe burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleanerlfilter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into yourengine wh...

Page 400: ...nce Services on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too littlefluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out andfall ...

Page 401: ...more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows 0 0 0 0 Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the...

Page 402: ...r checking 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 Notice Werecommendyouuse only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your aut...

Page 403: ...eduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could c...

Page 404: ...he fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases DO NOT fill above the COLD CHECK band if the transmission fluid is below normal operating temperatures 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and paper towel then pull it back out again 3 Check the fluid level reading Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 4 If the fluid ...

Page 405: ... the procedures described previously Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If inconsistent readings persist check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and unclogged If readings are still inconsistent contact your dealer How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Part D Recommended Fl...

Page 406: ...he fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmissioncase...

Page 407: ...in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The clutch master cylinder reservoir is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 12 for more information on location Refer to the Maintenance Schedu...

Page 408: ... DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protectagainstrustand corrosion Helpkeeptheproper engine temperature Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other thanDEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the e...

Page 409: ...others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant 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 Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your e...

Page 410: ...the FULL COLD mark If the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Level under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 60 If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will b...

Page 411: ...r on the instrument panel See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode V8 Engines Only If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternatesfiring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This oper...

Page 412: ... is 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 See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the index for information on driving to a safe place inan emergency Nofice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Th...

Page 413: ...ll hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions 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 warni...

Page 414: ...what you ll see 8100 V8 Engines All Other Engines A CoolantSurgeTank 6 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C EngineFan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 39 ...

Page 415: ...ine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by yourwarranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice When adding coolant it is important ...

Page 416: ...the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant onpage 5 33 for more information 1 come out at nigh speea Never IU e cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressurecap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as...

Page 417: ... and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture You can be burned ifyou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooli...

Page 418: ...ff start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 43 ...

Page 419: ...n most everyday driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or makin...

Page 420: ...the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 18 fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals All Other Engines Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system o...

Page 421: ...ol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full e 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 yourwasher fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters when...

Page 422: ...ur brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system I ou have toomuch brake fluid it can spill on the e...

Page 423: ... from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 18 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir Wit he wrongkind of fl i inyourbrake 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 After...

Page 424: ...eeded The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t workwell That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving c...

Page 425: ...roperly For example if someone puts in brake linings 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 Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has t...

Page 426: ... the steps below to do it safely Batteries c A you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or They contain enough electricity to burn If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you ignite you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warrant...

Page 427: ... leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turnoff the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 5 Open the hoods and locate the positi...

Page 428: ...ngine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engineis running 6 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 or a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative w...

Page 429: ...able to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 10 Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery 5 54 ...

Page 430: ...egative terminal of the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 12 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 13 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 5 55 ...

Page 431: ...or Remote Positive and Remote C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Negative Terminals To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnectthe black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnectthe black negative cable from the 3 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the 4 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the other 5 R...

Page 432: ...to 1 5 8 inch 15 mmto 40 mm belowthe bottom of the filler plug hole The proper levelfor the1500 HD Series 2500 Series 2500 HD and 3500 Series is from 0 to 112 inch 0to 13mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole The proper levelfor the 1500and 2500 Series vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM 4 Wheel Steer is from 0 to 1 4 inch 0to 6 mm below thefiller plug hole Add only enoughfluid to reachthe properleve...

Page 433: ... on page 6 16 How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case 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 overtightenthe plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kin...

Page 434: ...w the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant 1 Vhen the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3 8 inch 9 5 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ...

Page 435: ...urposesof maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporatedinto any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control priorto its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaseror while it is in use or 5 60 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are...

Page 436: ...have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package 1 If your vehicle is equipped with two pins remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the pins turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it in and pull it straight up 5 6...

Page 437: ... the electrical connector Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands Plug in the electrical connector Put theheadlampassembly back into the vehicle Installand tighten the two pins If your vehicle has one pin install it andturn it into...

Page 438: ... turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal housing 5 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 6 Put the new bulb into the bulb socket Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 7 Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the turn signal housing back onto the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inn...

Page 439: ...Roof Marker Lamps 2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps from the socket 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it 5 64 ...

Page 440: ...4 Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws 5 65 ...

Page 441: ...goLamps B Center High MountedStoplamps 2 Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressingthe release tabs 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight out from the holder back plate Remove a cargo bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out 5 66 ...

Page 442: ...to the lamp housing 6 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps 1 Remove the screws and lamp assembly 2 Unplug the lamp assembly harness 3 Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp 4 Unplug the lamp 5 Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing 6 Reinstall the lamp housing housing Taillamps 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear ...

Page 443: ...Your vehicle may have one of the following taillamp assemblies A B C Stoplamp Turn Signal Back up Lamp 5 68 ...

Page 444: ...cket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 5 Press a new bulb into the socketand turn the socket 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly 7 Closethetailgate clockwise into the taillamp housing 5 69 ...

Page 445: ...t Replacement Bulbs IExterior LamD IBulb Number I Low BeamHeadlamps 9005 Hiah Beam He 9006 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 41 57K Front Roof Marker Lamps 194 IFront Parkina and Turn Lamo I3457A I Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Stop Lamp 3157 ITaillamo and Stoo Lama 11157 I ISidemarker Lamp If Equipped I194 I Rear Turn Lamp 1156 Rear Turn Lam 3157 IBack up Lamp I 3157 I Back up Lamp 1156 Center Hiqh Mount...

Page 446: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 124 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly facing away from the windshield toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing...

Page 447: ...erious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Unde Ifla_ 1 tires pose thesame ______ e r as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tiresare cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when...

Page 448: ...xing 0 Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Bad wear Badhandling Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 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 t...

Page 449: ...d Be sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page5 77 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 80for more information Make sure the spare ...

Page 450: ...here when rotatingyour tires If your vehicle has front tires with different tread designs such as all season vs on off road than the rear tires don t rotate your tires front to rear If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires 5 75 ...

Page 451: ...and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificationnire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt f...

Page 452: ...ear 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 the The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged around the tire tire s rubber deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split 0 The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well b...

Page 453: ...ill be followed by an 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 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires you could have a crash Usi...

Page 454: ...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 150would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of t...

Page 455: ...nce The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longesttire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancingare not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Page 456: ...eedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index F Putting a used wheelon your vehicl...

Page 457: ... to yourvehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Nofice If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and is equipped with a tire size other than P265R5R16 or LT65D5R16 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper si...

Page 458: ...tor pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It m...

Page 459: ...aceto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer caseis in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine 5 Put the wheel 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 vehicl...

Page 460: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Extended and Crew Cab 5 85 ...

Page 461: ...d the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 4 There is also a wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools To remove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise You ll use thejack handle and the wheel wrenchto remove the underbody mounted spare...

Page 462: ...e sparetire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System next 4 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening 5 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secon...

Page 463: ... try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 6 Standthewheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Hook the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separating them so that the jack is balance...

Page 464: ...are tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 12 Disconnectthe jack handlefrom the jack and carefully remove thejack Use onehand to push against the spare while firmly pullingthe jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench 13 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from unde...

Page 465: ...s B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need to use both jack handle extensions Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handle to the jack 5 90 ...

Page 466: ...en them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out 5 91 ...

Page 467: ...Location Rear 1500 Series All Series 2 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle Two Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles position thejack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the frontof the vehicle all other models positionthe jack on the frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the rear posit...

Page 468: ...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 vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Front Position2WD 1500 Series 5 93 ...

Page 469: ...is positionedso that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 5 94 ...

Page 470: ... time 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 brush later if you need to to get all the rust ordirt off Neve clse oil or grease on s d s or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wh...

Page 471: ...g the spare reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand using the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position All Other Models 5 96 ...

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Page 473: ...M original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence...

Page 474: ...t However storing it that way for an extended period of time could damage the wheel To avoid this always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible Return the bottle jack wheel blocks wheel wrench and jack extensionsto their location behind the passenger s seat Secure the items in the vehicle as shown A WingNut B Wheel Blocks C WheelWr...

Page 475: ...nd extensions together Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire part of the way upward When the tire is almost in the stored position adjust the tire so that the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle A Hoist Assembly B WheelWrench C Extensions D Hoist Shaft E Valve Stem Pointed Down F Flat or Spare Tire G Retainer H Hoist Cable 5 Rai...

Page 476: ... sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench hoist shaft to tighten the cable Put back the jack tools and spare tire lock if equipped 5 101 ...

Page 477: ...e 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 Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabriclCarpet...

Page 478: ... rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner 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 follow the cleaner instructions 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat...

Page 479: ...t Panel 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 G...

Page 480: ...hing Your Vehicle The best way to preserveyour vehicle sfinish 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 from your dealer See GM Vehicle C...

Page 481: ...s Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keepingyour vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior B...

Page 482: ...ediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that hassilicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle...

Page 483: ...atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallo...

Page 484: ...nd other light surface contamination Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eli...

Page 485: ...u ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration the model designa...

Page 486: ...d Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a Combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible th...

Page 487: ... access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it is of the correct amperage 5 112 ...

Page 488: ...rive System Auxiliary Battery Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay Lock Function Climate Control System Driver s Door Harness Connection Cruise Control Power Take Off PTO Power Door Lock Relay Unlock Function DRIVER UNLOCK VEH CHMSL VEH STOP RT TRN IRight Turn Signals and Sidemarkers I CB LT DOORS ILeft Power Windows Circuit Breaker I TBC 2B Truck Body Controller TBC 2A Truck Bodv Controll...

Page 489: ...nstrument panel to the left of the steering column 12 WAY DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wirina Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used CB SEAT CB RT DOOR Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker I SPARE INot Used INFO Infotainment Harness Connection 5 114 ...

Page 490: ...driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5 12for more information on its location 5 115 ...

Page 491: ...e Owners Manual for functions of studs I and 2 FONCTION INTENSIT ESSENCE FUNCTION AMP GAS INJ 2 15A FONCTION INTENSITi DlESEL cesfusiblessontdiff rentespour les FUNCTION AMP DIESEL REMARQUE Lafonction et I intensitA dc EDU 25A ECMRPVI15A moteurs iessence et les moteurs diesel Voir le Guide du proprichre pour FUEL HT 15A les fonctions des plots 1 et 2 ECMI 15A BEDU ...

Page 492: ...esel Engine 3 Gasoline Engine FUEL HT Diesel Engine 4 Gasoline Engine ECM I Diesel Engine 5 IGN EDU Fuses GLOW PLUG CUST FEED STUD I MBEC BLOWER LBEC STUD 2 LBEC 1 ILeft Doors Truck Body Controller Flasher Module TBC BATT Truck Body Controller Battery IFeed I 5 117 ...

Page 493: ...Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Ride Control PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP IFuel Pump Relay Fuses B U LP RR DEFOG HDLP HI PRIME 02B SIR FRT PARK DRL SEO IGN TBC IGN1 HI HDLP LT LH HID DRL Usage Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Rear Window Defogger Headlamp High Beam Relay Not Used Oxygen Sensors Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Front Parking Lamp...

Page 494: ...enter Rear Heated Seats HomeLink LO HDLP LT IHeadlamp Low Beam Left I BTSl IBrake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRANK IStarting System LO HDLP RT IHeadlamp Low Beam Right I IFuses 1Usage I I FOG LP IFog Lamp Relay I I FOG LP IFog Lamps I I HORN IHorn Relay IWJS WASH Windshield Washer Pump IRelay I I W S WASH IWindshield Washer Pump OnStar Rear Seat Entertainment IRADIO AMP IRadio Amplifier I...

Page 495: ...ne Spark Plug Gap VIN Code Type VORTEC 4300 V6 0 060 inches 1 52 mm w V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 I va V I 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 I V8 T I0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 6000 V8 0 060 inches 15 2 mm G V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 0 060 inches 1 52 mm U V8 Model C K 1500 C K 2500 CIK 3500 Tire Pressure Description See the Certificationflire label on the rear edge of the driver s 140 Ibft 190N m 8 bolts 14 mm 1...

Page 496: ... Transmission VORTEC 4300 V6 Manual Transmission VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual Transmission VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission 5 121 ...

Page 497: ...d with the optional engine oil cooler Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner Engine Oil With Filter After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range See Engine Oil on page 5 17 VORTEC 4300 V6 VinW VORTEC 4800 V8 Vin V VORTEC 5300 V8 Vin T 1 6 0 quarts I 5 7 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Vin U VORTEC 8100 V8 Vin G 6 5 quarts 6 1 L...

Page 498: ...D Chassis Cab 3500HD 26 0 gallons 34 0 gallons 34 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 24 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 27 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 18 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 128 L 128 L 1 02L front 87 L rear 90 L front 87 L rear 102 L front 102 L front 87 L front 68 L rear 87 L front Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R l34a 1 76 Ibs 0 08 kg 5 1 23 ...

Page 499: ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ACDelco part number GM part number Denso part number AI518C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted ttNGK part number 5 124 ...

Page 500: ...vices 6 11 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles At Each Fuel Fill 6 11 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Twice a Year 6 12 At Least Once a Year 6 13 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 16 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 16 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 16 Throttle System Inspection 6 17 Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 17 Brake System Inspection 6 17 Part E Maintenance Record 6 21 Part C Periodi...

Page 501: ...mended maintenance procedures are important Impropervehicle 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 inspect...

Page 502: ...f you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Informationon 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 cen...

Page 503: ...nt checks and replacements So please 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 youshould have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supportedservice people will perform the work using g...

Page 504: ...tem Inspection on page 6 17 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets 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 driv...

Page 505: ... of this schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote control main filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Cl Allison Transmission Only Replace the external 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0 Inspect engine air cle...

Page 506: ...rmation See footnote See footnote t Control Service 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on LI Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission 37 500 Miles 62 500 km U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional infor...

Page 507: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74 for proper rotation patternand additional information See footnote 0 Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote t 0 Replace engi...

Page 508: ...5 74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 74for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Check readfront axle fluid level...

Page 509: ... previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 0 Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer case fluid 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 33 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck...

Page 510: ...t each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary SeeEngine Oil on page 5 I 7 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 33 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield...

Page 511: ... to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable See Changing aFlat Tire on page 5 84 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check If Equipped Your vehicle has an indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment that lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or when...

Page 512: ...olding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below I 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular around the vehic...

Page 513: ...o 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 o f 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 to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position e Witha...

Page 514: ...oot on the regular brake set the parking brake To checkthe 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 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the r...

Page 515: ...well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 49 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damageor leaks Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspec...

Page 516: ... loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed On manual shift transfer case oil the control lever pivot point Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect d...

Page 517: ...Washer Solvent or equivalent Usage Hydraulic Clutch System 5 Speed Trans Hydraulic Clutch System 6 Speed Trans Power Steering System Manual Transmission 5 Speed with Low Gear RPO M W3 Manual Transmission 5 Speed without Low Gear RPO MG5 Manual Transmission 6 Speed Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No US 12345347 in Canada 1095351 7 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Flui...

Page 518: ... equivalent SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Rear Axle Steerable Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans Rear Driveline Center Spline Fluid Lubricant Synthetic Axle Lubricant use only GM Part No 12378557 in...

Page 519: ...uivalent Mulit Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Usage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid Lubricant Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No US 12345579 in Canada 1974984 or equivalent Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No U S 1237...

Page 520: ...re performed record the date odometer readingand who performedthe service and any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or PeriodicMaintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenancereceipts Maintenance Record 6 21 ...

Page 521: ...Maintenance Record cont d Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 22 ...

Page 522: ...MaintenanceRecord cont d 6 23 ...

Page 523: ...MaintenanceRecord cont d 6 24 ...

Page 524: ...one TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramforPersonswith Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 7 1 ...

Page 525: ...ntact 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 informationavailable to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registrationor title or the pl...

Page 526: ...rd Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 51 00 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 eligibilitylimitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM owners...

Page 527: ...ld be addressed to GMC s Customer Assistance Center United States Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands Fax ...

Page 528: ... driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 5329 0 800 This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See ...

Page 529: ...le through Roadside Assistance by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Please be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number VIN Allow five working days for fulfillment Trip InterruptionAssistance GMC will reimburse any reasonable trip interruption expenses up to 500 00 when directly associated with warranty disablement Trip interruption service covers expenses such as meals and overnight lo...

Page 530: ...always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The CourtesyTransportationprogram is offered to retail purchase leasecustomers in conjunctionwith the Bumper to Bumper coverageprovided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...

Page 531: ...ange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonablefuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailabledue to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrangeto provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you fo...

Page 532: ...or details General Motors reservesthe right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolveall questions ofclaim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury ...

Page 533: ...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 manual provides information on unit re...

Page 534: ...ationsare available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model nameof the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subj...

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Page 536: ...ld riding in a booster seat Never puta childin rear facing child restraint inthe right front passenger seat unless your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the passenger air bag status indicator shows off Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bagis off Litho in U S A PartNo 15189747 A chiL na rear facaand child restraint can be seriously ...

Page 537: ...n a thesystemdeterminesthatasmallchild is present thesystemdeterminesthat a smallchild is present a right front passenger takes hislher weightoff of the right front passenger seat is occupied by a rear facing infant seat in a forward facing child restraint in a booster seat the seat for a period of time smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical prob...

Page 538: ...stingtheSpeakers AirBag AddingEquipment to YourAir Bag Equipped AM FMRadio 3 69 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 125 Antenna XMTM Satellite RadioSystem 3 125 Anti lock Brake System 1 4 6 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 41 Care of Safety Belts r i 5 105 Appearance Care 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 102 Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 105 Finish Damage 5 10...

Page 539: ...king Up 4 85 Battery 5 50 Battery Replacement 2 6 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Battery Warning Light 3 38 BATTERYNOTCHARGING 3 61 Before Leaving onaLongTrip 4 42 Before You Drive 3 111 Body Lubrication Service 6 13 Brake Parking 2 44 SystemWarning Light 3 40 Brake Adjustment 5 50 Brake Fluid 5 47 Brake Pedal Travel 5 50 BrakeWear 5 49 Brakes 5 47 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In...

Page 540: ...AMPON 3 65 CHANGEENGINEOIL 3 60 Check CheckEngine Light 3 44 Engine Light 3 44 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 65 CHECKWASHERFLUID 3 65 CheckingBrake Fluid 5 48 Checking Coolant 5 34 CheckingEngine Oil 5 18 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 79 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 1 34 Lower Anchorages and Top T...

Page 541: ...stem 5 39 CrewCab 1 52 Cruise Control 3 10 Climate Control System 3 20 Cruise Control Light 3 48 Cupholder s 2 63 Current and Past ModelOrderForms 7 11 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance for TextTelephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility ProgramforPersonswith Disabilities 7 5 ReportingSafety D...

Page 542: ...roughDeep Standing Water 4 39 Dual AutomaticClimate Control System 3 24 Dual StageAirBags 1 65 Dual Tire Operation 5 74 Care ofYour 3 124 Care ofYour DVD Player 3 125 Cleaning the VideoScreen 3 125 Distortion 3 123 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 111 DVD Player 3 111 DVD E Easy Exit Seat 2 68 Add on Equipment 5 111 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 111 Power Windowsand Other PowerOptions 5 111 Windshi...

Page 543: ...ed Cab 1 52 Extended Cab and Crew Cab 1 49 Extender SafetyBelt 1 31 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F FabricKarpet 5 102 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 23 Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTM Finding a Station 3 69 3 73 3 84 3 98 Finish Care 5 106 Finish Damage 5 107 Five Speed VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines 2 31 Five Speed VORTEC6000 V8 Engine 2 30 Fixed MastAntenna 3 125 Flash To PassFeature 3 9 FlatTire 5 83 Fl...

Page 544: ...ture 3 42 Fuel 3 49 OilPressure 3 47 Speedometer 3 32 Tachometer 3 32 Transmission Temperature 3 43 VoltmeterGage 3 39 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glass Surfaces 5 104 GloveBox 2 63 GM Mobility ProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 HazardWarning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 HeadlampHigh LowBeamChanger 3 8 Headlamps 5 61 Bulb Replacement 5 61 Front Turn Signal SidemarkerandDaytime ...

Page 545: ...f You DoDecide To PullATrailer 4 66 If You reCaught in a Blizzard 4 48 Ignition Positions 2 21 Ignition Transmission LockCheck 6 14 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 34 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 73 Inspection BrakeSystem 6 17 Engine Cooling System 6 16 ExhaustSystem 6 16 Fuel System 6 16 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 16 Steering andSuspension 6 16 Throttle System 6 17 TransferCaseandFrontAxl...

Page 546: ...arning 3 41 BrakeSystemWarning 3 40 Cruise Control 3 48 Four Wheel Drive 3 48 Light cont Low Fuel Warning 3 49 Malfunction Indicator 3 44 PassengerAir Bag Status Indicator 3 36 Safety Belt Reminder 3 32 Tow Haul Mode 3 48 Traction Off 3 41 Up Shift 3 39 Listening to a DVD 3 96 3 110 Loading Your Vehicle 4 56 Locking Rear Axle 4 12 Lockout Protection 2 12 Lock Out Switch 2 17 Locks Delayed Locking ...

Page 547: ...pection 6 17 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicleand the Environment 6 2 MaintenanceSchedule How This Section is Organized 6 3 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 88 MakingTurns 4 85 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 44 ManualSeats 1 3 Manual Selectable Ride 4 11 ManualTransferCase 2 35 Manual Transmission 2 23 Fluid 5 31 Operation 2 30 Manual Transmission Check 6 12 ManualWindows 2 16 MemorySeat 2 67 Message DICWa...

Page 548: ... 2 62 Onstar Services 2 61 Onstar System 2 61 Onstar Virtual Advisor 2 62 Onstar Steering Wheel Controls 2 62 Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off PavedRoads 4 21 OtherWarning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 3 29 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 59 Camper Type Mirrors 2 57 Convex Mirror 2 60 CurbViewAssist Mirrors 2 60 Heated Mirrors 2 60 Manual Mirrors 2 57 PowerFoldaway Mirrors 2 59 P...

Page 549: ...Checksand Services 6 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 16 Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants 6 18 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 21 Q Passenger Air Bag Indicator 2 54 2 57 QUADRASTEERTM 4 14 PASSENGERDOORAJAR 3 67 PassengerAirBag Status Indicator 3 36 Questions andAnswersAboutSafetyBelts 1 14 Passenger Sensing System 1 74 Passing 4 18 4 85 R Passl...

Page 550: ...chors CrewCabModels 1 46 ExtendedCabModels 1 44 Rear Window Defogger 3 23 3 28 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimmingwith RearviewMirror AutomaticDimmingwith Compass and TemperatureDisplay 2 54 Onstar Compass and Temperature Display 2 52 Rearview Mirrors 2 52 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Recreational VehicleTowing 4 53 REDUCEDBRAKEPOWER 3 64 REDUCEDENGINEPOWER 3 61 Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models 1 68 Rem...

Page 551: ...ts 1 14 Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesfor Children and Small Adults 1 29 RearSeatPassengers 1 26 Safety Belts cont Right Front Passenger Position 1 24 Safety Belt Extender 1 31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 23 Safety Belts AreforEveryone 1 10 Safety Chains 4 84 ScheduledMaintenance 6 5 Seatback Latches 1 7 Seats Head Restraints 1 7 Heated Seats 1 5 Manual 1 3 Memory 2 67 PowerLumbar 1 4 Power...

Page 552: ...ntoPark P 2 45 Shifting Out of Park P 2 48 Single Stage vs Dual Stage Air Bags 1 65 Six Speed VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM Skidding 4 20 Snow Plow 4 59 Spare Tire Check 6 12 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 103 Specifications Capacities 5 120 Speedometer 3 32 Starter Switch Check 6 13 Steering 4 12 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 16 Steering in Emergencies 4 13 Steering Tips 4 12 Steering W...

Page 553: ...iform Tire Quality Grading 5 79 Inspection and Rotation 5 74 Tires cont Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 80 Wheel Replacement 5 80 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 77 To Use the EngineCoolantHeater 2 25 Topof the Instrument Panel 5 104 Top Strap AnchorLocation 1 43 TorqueLock Automatic Transmission 2 47 TotalWeight on YourVehicle sTires 4 83 Tow HaulMode AutomaticTransmission 2 29 Tow HaulMode Ov...

Page 554: ...nformation 4 63 TurnandLaneChange Signals 3 8 TURNSIGNALON 3 63 Turn Signal MultifunctionLever 3 7 TurnSignalsWhenTowing a Trailer 4 86 Underbody Flushing Service 6 15 Underhood Fuse Block 5 115 Understanding Radio Reception 3 123 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 79 United States 7 4 Up Shift Light 3 39 Using Cleaner on Fabric 5 103 Using Song List Mode 3 109 Using the RecoveryHooks 4 51 Vehicle Con...

Page 555: ...Engine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM 5 21 When to Check 5 31 5 73 When to CheckandChange 5 25 5 28 When to CheckandWhat to Use 5 32 When to Check Lubricant 5 57 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 45 When YouAreReady to LeaveAfter Parking on a Hill 4 88 Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Why Safety Belts Work 1 11 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 16 Power 2 16 Swing OutWindows 2 17 Windshield andWiperBlades 5 106 Wi...

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