GMC 2003 Sierra Denal Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Sierra Denal

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Page 2: ... 18 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 Driver Information Center DIC 3 43 Audio System s 3 61 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 45 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 CheckingThingsUnder the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 60 Tires 5 61 Appearance...

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

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

Page 6: ...FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY v REARWARD g SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT o POSITION 8 IN THIS SEATING DO NOT INSTALLA CHILD RESTRAINT p FORWARD FACING IN THIS SEATING POSITION 8 DOOR LOCK UNLOCK SGHTING MASTER SWITCH B SIGNALS e TURN PARKING PC LAMPS RUNNING i o DAYTIME LAMPS LAMPS O ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP CHARGING BA...

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Page 8: ...36 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap l 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Children LATCH System 1 43 for the LATCH System 1 46 Outside Seat Position 1 46 Rear Seat Position 1 48 Front Seat Position 1 50 Air Bag Systems 1 57 Where Are the Air Bags 1 59 When Should an Air Bag Inflate 1 61 WhatMakes an AirBag Inflate 1 61 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed...

Page 9: ...the control Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion Vertical Control See RecliningSeatbackson page 1 4 Horizontal Control You can adjust your vehicle s front seats with the horizontal control located on the outboard edge of each front seat 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...ted seat is located on the driver s door panel The button used to control the passenger s heated seat is located on the passenger s door panel To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low The indicator light will glow to indicate the level of heat selected To heat only the seatback press the vertical button wi...

Page 11: ...cal Control You can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving the vertical control toward the rear or toward thefront of the vehicle But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries CAUTION Continued The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat andwear your safety belt prope...

Page 13: ...head restraint forward grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward until you hear a click It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again Pulling it forward past the last position will allow the restraint to return to the upright position Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance ...

Page 14: ...with 3 Push and pull on the seat to make sure the seat is the seatback secure The rear seat can 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 2 Pull the seat cushion downward until it latches 3 After pulling the seat cushion down pull up on it to make sure it is locked 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured 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 ridein 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 al...

Page 16: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that 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 W...

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Page 19: ...ide down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 20: ...erly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 30 or lnfants and Young Children on page 1 32 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems...

Page 21: ...s 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 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as y...

Page 22: ...der 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 very quickly out of the retractor 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way YOU can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body I 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...be seriously Jjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...ed if your Itgoes 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 pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 18 ...

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

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

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

Page 29: ...rn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 13 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this happens unintentio...

Page 30: ... belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...en in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...until it clicks Pull upon the latch plateto make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock 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 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the l...

Page 33: ...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 restrainingforces 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 seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward t...

Page 34: ...an get it from any GM dealer Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older 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 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...a comfort guide and use the safety belt interior body 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 1 28 ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ... s safety belts What is the proper way to wear safety belts If possible an older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly 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 intern...

Page 38: ...e child s face or neck be sure that the shoulder belt stili is onthe child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 27 If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or nec...

Page 39: ...hild s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while...

Page 40: ... much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold CAUTION Continued it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 kdh a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be securedin an appropriate restraint 1 33 ...

Page 41: ... availableinfour basic types Selectionof a particularrestraint shouldtake into considerationnot only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatiblewith the motor vehiclein which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasinga child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor v...

Page 42: ...always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints The body structure of a young childis 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 low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply forc...

Page 43: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat 6 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 36 ...

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

Page 45: ...aint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chanceof pers...

Page 46: ... circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors therefore recommends that rear facing child restraints be transportedin vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION Continued If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and or the AIR BAG OFF switch and you need tosecure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passen...

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

Page 48: ...n adjustable head restraint 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 You ll find the top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat near the f...

Page 49: ...h seating position has a fabric loop at the top of the seatback that you ll use to route a top strap through When using a child restraint with a top strap in either rear outboard position raise the head restraint and route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback Then attach the top strap to the anchor point at the center rear seating position 1 42 ...

Page 50: ...e the seatback meets the seat cushion and anchors A in the center rear seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion For front passenger seat position there is a top tether anchor C behind and to the bottom of the seat to secure the top strap For center rear seat positions there is a top tether anchor C near the driver s side rear seat head restraint to secure the top strap To assist you in locat...

Page 51: ...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 44 ...

Page 52: ... could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position in the Index for information ...

Page 53: ...secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position There is limited space in the rear seating area If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating position be sure to study the instructionsthat came with your child restraint to see if there is ...

Page 54: ...ty belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 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 47 ...

Page 55: ...unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position You can secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position There is limited space in the rear seating area If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating posit...

Page 56: ...ATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 43 2 Put the restraint on the seat 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 Make the belt as long as p...

Page 57: ...enger air bag There s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger sair bag when you need to secure a rear facingchild restraint at the right front passenger sposition See the following illustration Your switch may vary slightly See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 64for more on this including important safety information Securing a Child Restraint in the Rig...

Page 58: ...t seat position see Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 38 If the air bag readiness lightin the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switchi s off If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly Until you have the vehicle ser...

Page 59: ...ensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system isfail safe and no one can guarantee thatan air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turnedoff General Motors therefore recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat whenever possible even if the air bag is o...

Page 60: ...ht in the instrument panel clusterever comes on when you have turned off the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly Until you have the vehicle serviced don t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a memberof a passe...

Page 61: ...le you push down on the child restraint If you re usinga forward facingchild restraint you mayfind it helpfulto use your knee to push down on the child restraintas you tightenthe belt Youshould not beableto pull more ofthe belt out of the retractoronce thelock has been set Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 54 ...

Page 62: ...k to make sure the AIR BAG OFF switch has been turned to off See Air Bag OffSwitch on page 1 64 and Passenger Sensing System on page 1 68 If the air bagON indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger sseat 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...

Page 63: ...er of a passenger air bag risk group See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 64 If the r ror asse _er s a lagisturned off for a person who isn t ina risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protectionof an air bag In a crash theair 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 sit...

Page 64: ...afety 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 being ejected fromit Air bags are designedto work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate CAUTION Continued to sei e frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or...

Page 65: ...ng 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 the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syst...

Page 66: ...he 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 SeeAir Bag Readiness Light on page 3 27 for more information The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 59 ...

Page 67: ...n causing severe injury oreven death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything betweenan occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 60 ...

Page 68: ...pant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Ob...

Page 69: ... anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realizethe air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag orthe instrument panel for the righ...

Page 70: ...nual for your vehiclecovers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the...

Page 71: ... on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger s air bag The switch will look like one of the following illustrations United States with Passenger Sensing System United States without Passenger Sensing System 1 64 ...

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Page 73: ...y vehicle or 0 the child hasa medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition 1 66 Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger and makes the poten...

Page 74: ...ir bag will remain off until you turn it back on again and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off If the ai Jag 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 air bag could inflate even though the switchis off If this ever happens don t let anyone whom the n...

Page 75: ...ustrations your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The indicatorwill be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or the word OFF or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible See Passenger Air Bag Statu...

Page 76: ...ed to turn oft the right front passenger s frontal air bag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat J the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat 0 a right front passenger takes hidher weight off of the...

Page 77: ...nflate the right front passenger s frontal air bag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the air bag to beenabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air bag is active If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off i...

Page 78: ... and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system I I If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stayson it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sittingin the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of t...

Page 79: ...he air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for youis qualified to doso Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or height they may keep the air bag system from w...

Page 80: ... 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 regular maintenance A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working prope...

Page 81: ...amage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 74 ...

Page 82: ...8 All Wheel Drive 2 21 Parking Brake 2 22 Shifting Into Park P 2 23 Shifting Out of Park P 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Engine Exhaust 2 26 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 27 Mirrors 2 28 Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror with OnStap CompassandTemperature Display 2 28 Outside Power Mirrors 2 31 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 31 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 31 Outside C...

Page 83: ... t ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 84: ...end a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStap System on page 2 33 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference an...

Page 85: ...keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s door The interior lamps will come on Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause the remaining doors to unlock You can choose different feedback options for each press of the UNLOCK button See DlC Operation and Displays onpage 3 43 for more information LOCK Pressing this button ...

Page 86: ...r remote keyless entry 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 If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probablytime to change the battery Notice Whenreplacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces ...

Page 87: ...oors aren t locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicl...

Page 88: ...front door to lock all the doors at once Press the recessed side of the switch with the unlock symbol to unlock all the doors at once The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off Operating the power locks may interact with the theft deterrent system if equipped See Content Theft Deterrenton page 2 13 2 7 ...

Page 89: ...e You must fully close a rear access door before you can close the front door To open a rear access door from the inside the front door must be opened first Then use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door to open it 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 ...

Page 90: ... To remove the tailgate do the following 1 Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips To release the retaining cable 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 procedur...

Page 91: ...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 10 ...

Page 92: ...switch to raise the window Express Down Windows The driver and passenger windows also has 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 pulling up on the switch To open the window partway lightly tap the ...

Page 93: ...de to side The visors may also have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature If it does pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps There is a slide switch to adjust the intensity of the lamps 2 12 ...

Page 94: ...door does not need to be open 3 Close all of the doors The light willstop flashing and stay solid Thesecurity light should go off after approximately30 seconds The alarm is not armed untilthe security light goes off If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not activate until all doors are closed and the security light goes off Once the system is armed if a door is opened without the...

Page 95: ...lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does not sound and the headlamps do not flash you may have the feature turned off See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 43 for more information Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrentsystem Passlock is a passive theft deterrentsystem Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a ...

Page 96: ...linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings canmean premature wear and earlier replacement Followthis 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 your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions c A Notice If your key seems stuck ...

Page 97: ...start when you re alreadymoving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift toPARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in...

Page 98: ... briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could changethe way the engine operates Beforeadding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine mi...

Page 99: ... it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts Ifyou don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advic...

Page 100: ... without damaging your transmission see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page4 42 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 NEUTRF lk when your vehicle is beir towed Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake...

Page 101: ...hicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice If your rear wheels won t turn don t try to dri...

Page 102: ...vated the tow haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 51 for more information All Wheel Drive With this feature engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time This is like four wheel drive but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for ...

Page 103: ...s on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving withtheparkingbrake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 51 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull...

Page 104: ...won t 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 willbe free to roll even if your shift lever is inPARK P So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shift le...

Page 105: ...e parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold the reg...

Page 106: ... of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page2 18 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure o...

Page 107: ...ess and death You might have exhaust coming in 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 exhaustis coming into your ve...

Page 108: ...ge with the engine running Another closed in place can bea blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be d gersus to b d t of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be i...

Page 109: ...he following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a flashing O F or C appears desired unitof measurement After approximately four secondsof inactivity the new unit will be locked in and the compass temperature display will return 2 Press thebutton again to change the display to the Electrochromic Mirror Operation The electrochromic self dimming mirror func...

Page 110: ... not adjustedto account forcompassvariance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compassvariance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired zone number appears i...

Page 111: ...he compass can be calibrated in one of two ways Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction or drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the but...

Page 112: ...d the body of the vehicle To fold in the mirrors move the upper selector 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...

Page 113: ...the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position You may be able to enabled disable this feature through the Driver InformationCenter See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 43 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make thing...

Page 114: ...nstar equipped vehicle s glove boxliterature For moreinformation visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or pressthe blue Onstar buttonto speak to an Onstat advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by OnStar are Automatic Notification of AirBagDeploy...

Page 115: ... entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar Personal Calling and On...

Page 116: ...Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programmingthe HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the Hom...

Page 117: ...or openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand heldtransmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If th...

Page 118: ...ignals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the Programming HomeLinkm procedures regardless of where you live replace Step 3 un...

Page 119: ...n be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after not release the button 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progr...

Page 120: ...the raised area of the access door Close the door by pushing it all the way down until it locks back into place To access the rear cupholders pull down on the door located on the back of the console Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it press the button on the side and swing the console lid open Tonneau Cover 1 To re...

Page 121: ...2 Remove the tonneau cover from the notch in the front rail on the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Remove the three bows by gently pushingthem against the spring loadedend The three bows are labeled front center rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them 2 40 ...

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Page 123: ... outside mirrors and the radio station presetsto 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 procedurefor 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 124: ...nalized 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...

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Page 126: ...ight 3 34 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 Air Bag Off Light 3 28 Voltmeter Gage 3 33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 36 Transmission Temperature Gage 3 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 38 Oil Pressure Gage 3 40 Cruise Control Light 3 41 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 41 Fuel Gage 3 42 Driver Information Center DIC 3 43 DIC Operation and Displays 3 43 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 53 Audio System s...

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Page 128: ...udioSystem J Comfort Control System K InstrumentPanelFuse Block L HoodRelease M Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped N CenterInstrument Panel Fuse Block 0 TiltLever P ParkingBrakeRelease Q Compact Disc Changer If Equipped R Ashtray S AccessoryPower Outlet 1 Air Bag Off Switch and 4 Wheel Steer Button U Glovebox Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you hav...

Page 129: ...n 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 100 m behind your vehicle Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle The tilt steering wheel lever i...

Page 130: ...ll the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the wa...

Page 131: ...ure allows you to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beamheadlampswill turn on They ll stay on as long as you holdthe lever toward you and the high beam indicatoron the instrument panelwill come on Release the ...

Page 132: ... the band to off position Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thawthem If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the pa...

Page 133: ...t 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes or press the clutch pedal if equipped the cruise control will disengage Cruise control can be dangerouswhere you can t drive safelyat a steadyspeed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or inheavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could...

Page 134: ...ment panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set 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 acceleratebrief...

Page 135: ...ut 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehiclewill 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 136: ...trol to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode An indicator light will illuminate when this position is selected o O Parking Lamps Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Roof Marker Lamps IfEquipped 0 Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns ...

Page 137: ...be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside Duringthat delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure yourinstrumentpanel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel BrightnessControl under Interior Lamps ...

Page 138: ...taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was used W henyou turn the exterior iamp controi to off the headlamps will go off and your DRL lamps will illuminate provided it is not dark outside Shifting the transmiss...

Page 139: ...as your headlamps Never use the fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle press the fog lamp button again Cargo Lamp The cargo...

Page 140: ...th exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When a door is opened the dome lamps and puddle lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position If the dome override button is pressed in the la...

Page 141: ...ome lamps will come on when you open a door Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome reading glove box and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is turned 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...

Page 142: ... accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located in the center console Press the raised area on the access door to use the ashtray To remove the ashtray first locate the indent on the right side of the ashtray Then place an instrument such as a pen in the indent and pry...

Page 143: ...emory buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door When adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved for that driver A8fj v Fan Press this button to increase or decrease the fan speed 0 Off Pressthis buttonto turn off the entireclimate control system Outsideair will still enter the vehicle and will be directedto the floor This directioncan be changed by pressingthe mode button The ...

Page 144: ...d an arrow pointing to the passenger The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off Once this knob is used the passenger s temperature will remain independent of the driver s until the AUTO button is pressed and held for approximately fourseconds Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery a...

Page 145: ...t temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation To change the current setting select one of the following A8f v Fan This button allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed 4 d Mode Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow ...

Page 146: ...t recirculationwhile in defrost defog or floor the light on the button will flash and go out to let you know this is not allowed This is to prevent windshield fogging If the weather is cold and damp the system may cause the windows to fog while using the recirculation mode If the windows do start to fog select defog or front defrost mode a N C Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn th...

Page 147: ...midifythe air and dry the windshield Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger willturn off a...

Page 148: ... outlets they can be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louver up or down to direct the airflow 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 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects ...

Page 149: ...o 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 of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the ga...

Page 150: ...r is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 25 ...

Page 151: ... the reset button Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run To display the hour meter turn the ignition off press and hold the reset 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 Your tachometer displays the engine speed ip revolutions per minute rpm Notice Do...

Page 152: ...s the passenger sensing system if equipped the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 57 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds 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 o...

Page 153: ...nd you that the air bag has been turned off This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 64for more on this including important safety information TheAIR BAG OFF light will look like one of the following illustrations United States with Passenger Sensing System 3 28 ...

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Page 155: ...t ever comes 7 when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag CAUTION Continued wuld inflate even though the svvl ch is off If this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national government has identifiedas a member of a passenger air bag risk groupsit in the right front passenger s position for example don t se...

Page 156: ...hild restraint installed inthe right front passenger sseat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal air bag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s ai bag inflates Thisis 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 157: ...for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service If the air bagoff indicator and the air bag readiness light ever come on together it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system Ifthis...

Page 158: ...cessories such as the radio and the air conditioner When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of e...

Page 159: ...draulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away I BRAKE I United States Canada This light should come on brieflywhen you turn the ignitionkey to RUN If...

Page 160: ...en have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock ...

Page 161: ...working beyond its capacity See Engine Overheating on page 5 27 United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmissionfluid The normal operating range is from 100 F 38 C to about 265 F 130 C At approximately 265 F 13O C the message center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the trans...

Page 162: ... If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures 0 Towing a trailer 0 Hot outside air temperatures 0 Hauling a large orheavy load 0 Low transmissio...

Page 163: ...rs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than thoseof the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not coveredby...

Page 164: ...alled A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed ...

Page 165: ...d be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your deal...

Page 166: ...at it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever on page 3 5 Tow HauI Mode Light This l...

Page 167: ...ion 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 ignition The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage wi...

Page 168: ...g wheel buttons you will not have all of the features 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 before the engine was turned off ...

Page 169: ...ECONOMY 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 PERSONAL ANNUAL This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent You can reset the personaltrip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset s...

Page 170: ...utton 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 displaythe hourmeter after the season odometer is displayed 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 it was last reset Po...

Page 171: ...y 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 t...

Page 172: ...alled 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 sele...

Page 173: ... door locks see Programmable Automatic Doors Locks Automatic Unlocking Press the personalizationbutton until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor 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 un...

Page 174: ...se one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 42 Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING ...

Page 175: ...on button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalizationbutton until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appearsin the display To select your personalizationfor the feedback you will receive when unlockingthe vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the D...

Page 176: ...ed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Press the personalization button 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 t...

Page 177: ...ress the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on the seat position exit see Memory Seat on page 2 42 Display Units ENG MET Press the personalizationbutton until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressingthe select bu...

Page 178: ... DIC will then display the information in the language you chose The select button is usedto reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display The select button alsotoggles through the options available in each personalizationmenu For example this buttonwill resetthe trip odometers turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message and toggle through the languages you can select the...

Page 179: ...message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off 3 54 the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message will clear when the engine has cooled to a safe operatingtemperature OIL PRESSURE LOW If low oil pressure levels occur this message will be displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possibleand do not ope...

Page 180: ... DIC when there is a problem with the Supplemental Brake Assist system If the message is displayed immediately after starting the vehicle or the message appears while driving your Supplemental Brake Assist system needs service See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 Your brake system may not be working properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed If the brake system warning light...

Page 181: ...icle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the air suspension system needs service TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal is left on for 314 of a mile 1 2 km this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Move the turn signaVmultifunction lever to the off position Pressing the select button will acknowledg...

Page 182: ...iven 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 34 Your brake system may not be worki...

Page 183: ... fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer fluid will clear the message Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER If a problem occurs with the 4 wheel steer system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and chec...

Page 184: ...amage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures Towing atrailer Hotoutside air temperatures 0 Hauling alargeor heavy load Lowtransmission fluid level High transmission fluid level transmission oil cooler 0 Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary A...

Page 185: ...assenger s door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display RFA BATTERY LOW If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low t...

Page 186: ...ntrols to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 15 Setting the Time Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display...

Page 187: ...ithtrafficannouncements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect informationthat will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name orthe call letters will appear o...

Page 188: ...nsmission 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 services will be added in the future For current DAB coverage and other information consult the GM Canada website at www gmcanada com your dealer or call 1 800 263 3777 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob...

Page 189: ...splay will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM FM2 or XM1 XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service 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 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB the TUNE knob allows you ...

Page 190: ...e in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FMl and six FM2 six XMI and six XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with the XM Satellite Radio Service or six DAB1 and six DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB by performing the follow...

Page 191: ...nces the stereo effect DRIVER This setting gives the driver the best sound quality REAR This setting gives the rear seat passengers the best sound quality SPACIOUS This setting makes the listening space seem larger The radio will save seperate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and rele...

Page 192: ...esired category is displayed press either SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category 4 Press wither SCAN arrow again to stop scanning BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radioto switchto a stronger station with the same programtype Pressand hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternatefrequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio mayswitch ...

Page 193: ...le 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 informationsymbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing t...

Page 194: ...radio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM orDAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcaststraffic 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 rad...

Page 195: ...XMTMRadio Messages Radio Display Message XL Explicit Language Channels Updating No Signal Loading XM CH Off Air CH Unavail No Info No Info indicates content with after 4 second delay 3 70 ...

Page 196: ...stem 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 alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio I D label This label is needed to ac...

Page 197: ...us selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has beenplayingfrom 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to t...

Page 198: ...ction for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is playing The tape 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 inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening A Eject Press this button to st...

Page 199: ...verride feature will remain active until the eject symbol is pressed Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DlSP or the eject symbol If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages late...

Page 200: ...tart of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward orforward through the CD 4 SCAN b To scan the disc press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10seconds of each track of the disc Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DlSP Disp...

Page 201: ...ntact your dealer Rear Seat Audio RSA This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources radio cassette tapes CDs DVDs XM if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service or DAB if your vehicle is equipped with DAB depending on your vehicles options However the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not li...

Page 202: ...ith XMTMSatellite Radio Service or DAB if your vehicle is equipped with DAB depending on your vehicles options v SEEK A While listening to AM FM1 or FM2 XMI or XM2 DAB1 or DAB2 press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and stay there If the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different stations While listening to a cassette tape press the up or the dow...

Page 203: ...c CD Changer The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size CDs continuously IndividualCDs may be loaded or ejected into or from any position A green light on each numbered button indicatesa CD is loaded in the respective position An amber light on a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing When loading CDs the loading slot indicatorsturn amber to indicate that the player is ready to...

Page 204: ... all of the positions you can cancel the load all function by pressing a button with a green flashing indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the changer to time out 3 Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of To eject a single CD perform the following steps 1 Press the eject button upward pointing arrow The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber 2 Press one of the amber blinking buttons...

Page 205: ...n sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the radio display which will randomly play all of the loaded CDs Press and hold this button until you hear a beep and the radio will display RDM ONE which will randomly play the tracks on the current CD Press this button again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the radio display 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left SEEK arrow to go to the next ...

Page 206: ... Wheel Controls You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel 17 OnStarNoice Recognition If your vehicle has Onstar you can press this button to interact with the Onstar system See the Onstar manual provided with your vehicle for more information IF your vehicle does not have Onstar pressing this button will mute the audio system PROG Program Press this button to...

Page 207: ...tions to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go XMTMSatellite Radio Service XMTMSatellite...

Page 208: ...ssette is available through your dealership The cut tape detectionfeature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds 4 I...

Page 209: ...withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System Your XMTMSatellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception DAB Radio Antenna...

Page 210: ...s 4 16 Driving in RainandonWetRoads 4 30 QUADRASTEERTM 4 10 Driving at Night 4 29 City Driving 4 33 Freeway Driving 4 34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 35 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 36 If YouAre Stuck In Sand Mud Highway Hypnosis 4 36 Winter Driving 4 38 Ice or Snow 4 42 Towing 4 45 Towing Your Vehicle 4 45 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 45 Loading Your Vehicle 4 45 Truck Camper Loading Information...

Page 211: ...eon the driving task Anythingthat distracts from the driving task such asconcentratingon acellular telephone call reading or reachingfor something on the floor makes proper defensivedriving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resultinginjury Ask a passengerto help do things like this or pull off the roadin a safe place to do themyourself These simpledefensivedriving techniquescould ...

Page 212: ...ng depends upon four things Theamount of alcoholconsumed 0 The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking consume the alcohol 0 The length oftime it has taken the drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person ...

Page 213: ...ffectedwell below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impairedat a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired 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 pe...

Page 214: ...d judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You canhave a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride homein a cab or if you re with a group designate a i driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You havethree systems thatmakeyour vehicle go where you want it to go They are the bra...

Page 215: ...ether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied 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 wi...

Page 216: ...35 Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there s a DRP problem both the Brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 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 fron...

Page 217: ...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 brake at the same time In many emergencies steering c...

Page 218: ...celeration have to do their work wherethe tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weat...

Page 219: ...emergency situationsare always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly QUADRASTEERTM The QUADRASTEERTM System has a control and diagnostic module that monitors and records current system status and operational information If your vehicle is equipped with the 4 Wheel Steer system it has theability to steer the vehicle with all four wheels ...

Page 220: ...ering when the transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL for example when entering a car wash 4 In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle If you want to use 4 wheel steering and your vehicle is not in this mode press the button until the 4 indicator located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button lights up If the 4 indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turn...

Page 221: ...specially during lane changes In this mode the system operates much like the 4 mode but is enhanced for trailer towing It is recommended for all types and weights of trailers To engage the 4 wheel steer tow mode press the 4 Wheel Steer button until the 4 and tow indicatorslight up on the instrument panel If the tow indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to t...

Page 222: ...sing the car wash check with the manager 13 in 13 in 33cm 33 1 cm Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving I If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the e...

Page 223: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you wo...

Page 224: ...p Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid y...

Page 225: ...y for extended or sever off road service This guide is for operating your vehicle off paved roads Also see Braking on page 4 6 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 Surfaces ...

Page 226: ...ngers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks CAUTION Continued 0 Unsecured cargoon the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehic...

Page 227: ...ke sure all refuse is removedfrom any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves andlanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materialsthat could catch fire from the heat of thevehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Page 228: ...cles you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you ll need more distance for braking especially since you re on an unpaved surface When you re driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers sh...

Page 229: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs...

Page 230: ...a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the tip but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some things to consider as you approach a hill 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in p...

Page 231: ... to the vehicle to make you more visible to approachingtraffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there Use your headlamps even during the day They make you more visible oncoming traffic Turning or driving across steep hills canbe dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly rollover You could be seriously inju...

Page 232: ... you back downthe hill with our wheels straight rather thanin the left or tight direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill 9 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This won t work...

Page 233: ...eep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they won t hate to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times Heavy brakingwhengoingdowna h 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 ...

Page 234: ... width the distance between the left and rightwheels may notpreventthe vehiclefrom tilting and rollingover Also driving across an incline puts more wight on the downhillwheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover 0 0 Surfaceconditions can be a problem whenyou drive across a hill Loosegravel muddy spots or even wet grass can causeyour tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips ...

Page 235: ...t 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 open If you get out on the downhill side and vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it ...

Page 236: ...duced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be danger...

Page 237: ...rom under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the water vehicle over Don t drive through rushing I After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulationscan be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the...

Page 238: ...t as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don ...

Page 239: ...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 in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good...

Page 240: ...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 4 1 cause accidents Theywon t work as well in a quick stop...

Page 241: ...in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyo f your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowhg W er m Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a lowwater crossing your vehicle ca...

Page 242: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 243: ...ave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your...

Page 244: ...ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a...

Page 245: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a Keep youreyesmoving Scan the road ahead and comfortably cool interior to the sides Check your mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest s...

Page 246: ... steep downhill slope Coasting UVwnlll I NEUTRAL N G h the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down ahill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know howto go uphill You may wantto shift down to ...

Page 247: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 38 ...

Page 248: ...time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following...

Page 249: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 4 40 Turnonyour hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep...

Page 250: ... you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the windo...

Page 251: ...And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an CAUTION Continued engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheelsas little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 25 mph 55 km h as shown on thespeedometer Nofice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting you...

Page 252: ...y spinning your wheels in 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 If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 45 Using the Recovery Hooks I Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks The h...

Page 253: ...raightout Never pull on the hooksat 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 could bedamaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 44 ...

Page 254: ...our vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 45 Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Don t...

Page 255: ...he bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts onyour vehicle can break and it can change theway your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Your warranty does not cover parts or components th...

Page 256: ...he factory remember to subtractthe weight ofthese things from the payload Your dealer can help you with this Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle Two Tiered Loading By positioning four 2 x 6 wooden planks across the width of the pickup box you can create an upper load platform The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions The length of the ...

Page 257: ...forcement kit for rail mounted add on equipment is recommended See your dealer 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 ...

Page 258: ...f suspended at that point would balancethe front and rear Here is an example of proper truck and camper match A Camper Center of Gravity B 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 accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle Then subtract this extra weight...

Page 259: ...dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information 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 distributinghitch weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place You ll get the best performance if you spre...

Page 260: ...as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering 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 Many of these are important for your s...

Page 261: ...avy load The purpose of the tow haul mode is to Reduce the frequencyand improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded Improve control of vehiclespeedwhilerequiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer ...

Page 262: ... vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow haul is recommended only whenpulling 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 road grades outside temperature and how mu...

Page 263: ...ada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure becauseit affects thetotal or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who w...

Page 264: ...label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 45 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW or rear axle limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Cro...

Page 265: ...e tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with ...

Page 266: ...nd more quickly and it may take additional practice to get used to backing up with four wheel steering Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharpturns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulde...

Page 267: ...g at high altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 Parking on Hills m You really should not park your vehicle with a ...

Page 268: ...r Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill 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 traileri...

Page 269: ...er circuits Yellow Left Stopnurn Signal Dark Green Right Stopnurn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back upLamps Light Blue CenterHigh MountedStoplamp CHMSL Red Battery Feed DarkBlue Trailer Brake If your trailer is equipped with electrical brakes you can get a jumper harnesdelectrictrailer brake control with a trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer This harness and fuse should b...

Page 270: ... 5 19 Engine Coolant 5 24 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 30 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Fan Noise 5 36 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 52 Roof Marker Lamps 5 54 Cargo L...

Page 271: ...Your Vehicle 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 88 Weatherstrips 5 88 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 9 1 Vehicle Identification 5 94 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 94 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Electrical System 5 95 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 95 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 95 Fuses and Circuit Break...

Page 272: ...u 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 o f these marks ACDelie 5 3 ...

Page 273: ...ntenance Recordon page 6 18 3u can be injured and your vehicle 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 beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If...

Page 274: ... is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary If youare using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better v...

Page 275: ... emissioncontrol system to work properly You should not haveto add anything to your fuel Gasolinescontaining oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulatedgasolines may beavailablein your area to contributeto clean air GeneralMotors recommendsthat you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specificationsdescribed earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that ...

Page 276: ...tly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Fuelva _ r is hi 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 s...

Page 277: ...g ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise tostop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicl...

Page 278: ... may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fue e r Never fill ortable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others 0 Dispense gasoline only into approved...

Page 279: ...oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handleinside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel 5 10 ...

Page 280: ...ront of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift thehood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down thehood and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 281: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC 6000 V8 engine you ll see 5 12 ...

Page 282: ...Power Steering Fluid Reservoir K Brake Fluid Reservoir L UnderhoodFuseBlock M Battery N WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil If the CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 You should check your engine oil level regularly ...

Page 283: ...e and is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Turn off the engine and give theoil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not showthe actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the ...

Page 284: ...on page 5 104 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that showsthe proper operating range your engine could be damaged 7 1 located onthe passenger s The engine oil fill cap is side valve cover See Engine Comparfment Overview onpage 5 12for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in ...

Page 285: ... the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changedfor you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institutecertified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITI 6RADE ENGINE OILS I HOT WEATHER 7 F OC l o o 38 B O 2 7 i 6 0 1 6 40 4 t 2 0 7 0 1 8 I ...

Page 286: ...th the 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 Basedon driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicatedcan vary cons...

Page 287: ... still does not reset see your dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin and could 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 containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warni...

Page 288: ...rvices on page 6 10 to determine when to check the indicator The service window A with the percentage scale shows the amount of engine air cleanedfilter life used When both service window A and service window B turn orange replace the engine air cleaner filter lfter changing the air filter press the top button on the ndicator to reset it The air cleanedfilter assembly is located on the front corne...

Page 289: ... to replace the engine air cleaner filter See Part B Owner Checks andServices on page 6 10 Operating the engine with the air cleanedfilter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air clean...

Page 290: ...tion 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 come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a ...

Page 291: ...ive you a moreaccurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows 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 th...

Page 292: ...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 overfi Notice We recommendyouuseonly fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automat...

Page 293: ...X COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection upto 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper 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...

Page 294: ...uld get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture ofclean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Toomuch water inthe mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator...

Page 295: ...level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at 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 53 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool I Youcan I burned if...

Page 296: ...ation Center DIC on page 3 43 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER messageis displayed an overheat protection mode whichalternatesfiring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place i...

Page 297: ... engine 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 engineis cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place inan emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly dama...

Page 298: ...ater to full 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 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop a...

Page 299: ...ntil it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Fan The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the rn A z 7j_ A pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I 5 30 ...

Page 300: ...vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty 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 that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system...

Page 301: ...olant surge tank pressure cap is cool beforeyou do it See Engine Coolant onpage 5 24for more information 1CAUTIC I Steam and scaldin iquids from a hot coa g system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come outat high speed CAUTION Continued Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant ...

Page 302: ...wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture ofclean drinkable i i water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains...

Page 303: ...em including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 2 Turn the pressurecap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss meansthere is still some pressure left 3 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 5 34 ...

Page 304: ...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 35 ...

Page 305: ...uel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailertowing and or high outsidetemperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increasein fan noise This is normaland should not be mistakenas the transmissionslippingor making extra shifts It is merelythe coolingsystem functioning properly The fanwill slow down whenadditionalcooling is not req...

Page 306: ... the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap andthe top of the reservoirclean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstickwith a clean rag Replacethe cap andcompletelytighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine ...

Page 307: ...d washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to usewasher fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage yourwasher fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when ...

Page 308: ...r 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 liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get newbrake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If yo rave 1 _ _____ rake id it 1 spill on the engine ...

Page 309: ...uld be above MIN If it isn t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system yourbrakesmay not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid Aft...

Page 310: ...and new pads are needed 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 work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brakewear Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditionsor cl...

Page 311: ...you get new approved GM replacementparts If youdon t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake liningsthat are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The brakingperformance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacementbrake parts Your new vehicle comes with a ma...

Page 312: ...r battery or batteries has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Besure to follow the steps below to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gas that can explode or 0 They contain enough electricity to ignite burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all o...

Page 313: ...anty 3 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all the lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locationsof the other vehicle Your vehicle has a remot...

Page 314: ...ater and get medical help immediately I Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running I 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positiv...

Page 315: ...te negative terminal if the vehicle has one 7 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 9 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 It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to the remote negative terminal on th...

Page 316: ...run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t touch each other or any other metal The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 5 ...

Page 317: ... the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnectthe black negative cable from the 2 Disconnectthe black negative cable from 3 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive remote terminal cover to its original po...

Page 318: ...page 6 14 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hoie Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See ...

Page 319: ...per level is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level The proper level for vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM 4 Wheel Steer is from 0 to 1 4 inch 0 to 6 mm below the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to ...

Page 320: ...low the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 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 321: ...lbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 1 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...

Page 322: ...the headlamp assembly 5 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 6 Plug in the electrical connector A SidemarkerLamp B Retainer Clip C Front Turn Signal Lamp D DaytimeRunningLamp DRL 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned previously 7 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten ...

Page 323: ...bulb from the bulb socket 6 7 8 9 Put a new bulb into the bulb socket Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands Put the bulb socket back into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks Put the turn signal housing back into the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the alignment holes first then the outer side into the retainer bracket until you...

Page 324: ...2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps from the socket 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 55 ...

Page 325: ...5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp I Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly 5 56 ...

Page 326: ...ulb byturning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out 4 If a CHMSL bulb is replaced put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight If a cargo lamp is replaced put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise 5 Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing 6 Reinstall the lamp asse...

Page 327: ... harness Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp housing Unplug the lamp Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing Reinstall the lamp housing Taillamps 1 Open the tailgate A Stoplamp B Turn Signal C Back upLamp 2 Remove the tworear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly 5 58 ...

Page 328: ...mp housing 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 5 Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly 7 Close the tailgate Replacement Bulbs For anv bulb not listed here contact your dealer 5 59 ...

Page 329: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 105 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 toward the driver s side ...

Page 330: ... serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold 0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such a...

Page 331: ...h or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspect...

Page 332: ...r Capacities and Specificatiol on ge 5 104 When rotatingyour tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the spare tire in your tire rotation Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel...

Page 333: ... at the Certificationflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specifications TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal servi...

Page 334: ...as ply tires on y chicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many mileso f driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperat...

Page 335: ...faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representingthe tire s resistanceto the generation of heat and ...

Page 336: ...know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any o f your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replacethem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Usin __ _ _ wrong r...

Page 337: ...your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle 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 willfit install them on the rear tires If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especiall...

Page 338: ... still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely C nging a tire can causean injury The vehicle can slipoff the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parki...

Page 339: ...l you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is under the passenger s side second row seat The spare tire is located underneath the vehicle 1 Pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools 5 70 ...

Page 340: ... head slightly 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 the jack handle and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire A Hoist Assembly B WheelWrench C Extensions D Hoist Shaft E Valve Stem Pointed Down F Spare Tire G Tire Retainer H Hoist Cable I Hoist Lock If Equipped J Hoist Shaft Access Hole ...

Page 341: ...until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System next 4 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it ...

Page 342: ...Attach the wheel wrenchto the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handle to thejack Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little 5 73 ...

Page 343: ...igned to stop the spare tire from falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installedwith the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools for instructionson storing the spare or flat tire correctly Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructionscould damage the hoist assembly and you and ...

Page 344: ...wo times if the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with step 4 of Removing Your Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until exposed 6 Stand the wheel 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 balan...

Page 345: ...are while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare with the other hand If the spare is hangingfrom the cable insert the hoist handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the spare the rest of the way 13 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under...

Page 346: ...n R L Location 2 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket Notice If your vehicle is equipped with QUADRASTEERTMavoid contact with tie rods and tie rod boots when jacking the vehi...

Page 347: ...ver get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack i I Rai lg your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehiclefall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle I Front Position 5 78 ...

Page 348: ...he wheel well 4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Rust or dirt on thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a 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 b...

Page 349: ... studs or nuts It you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 6 After mounting the spare put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded endo f the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 5 80 ...

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Page 351: ...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 thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the...

Page 352: ...ring 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 extensions to their location under the passenger s side second row seat Secure the items in the vehicle as shown Tu A Wing Nut F Storage Bag B W...

Page 353: ...h and 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 B WheelWrench C Extensions D Hoist Shaft Assembly E ValveStem Pointed Down F FlatorSpare Tire G Retainer H HoistCable 5 Rais...

Page 354: ...ading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 69 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be availabl...

Page 355: ...when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the In...

Page 356: ...rcleaner See your dealer for this product Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather immediately If dirt is ...

Page 357: ...ot be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarmwater I Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required SeePart D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 16 Cleanin...

Page 358: ...that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they rema...

Page 359: ...ean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polis...

Page 360: ...nderbody If these are not removed acceleratedcorrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Y...

Page 361: ...soil and black Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tom GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d I Description 1 Glass Cleaner I Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer I Swirl Remover Polish I Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Usage Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Removes dust fingerprints and surf...

Page 362: ...waxes Biodegradableand phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odor Eliminator I I Usage Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6 16 5 93 ...

Page 363: ...d Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label located in the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designat...

Page 364: ...ed 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 t...

Page 365: ...f 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 I I LT DOORS U Fuses SEO ACCY Not Used RR Wiper Usage TBC ACCY Windshield Wipers WS WPR Accessory Special Equipment Option Ignit...

Page 366: ...DRIVER UNLOCK Fuses Usage LT TRLR ST TRN Left Turn SignaVStop Trailer LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers VEH STOP 5 97 ...

Page 367: ...ot Used UPFIT Trailer Brake Wiring 1SL RIDE IRide Control Harness Connection IDevice IUsage I HDLR 2 Bodv Wiring Connector BODY Headliner Wiring connector DEFOG Headliner Wiring Connector 1 HDLNR 1 Rear Defogger Relay ISPARE RELAY INot Used I CB SEAT Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker ICB RT DOOR IRight Power Windows Circuit Breaker I ISPARE INot Used I IINFO I InfotainmentHarness Co...

Page 368: ... driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fusehelay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5 12for more information on its location 5 99 ...

Page 369: ...es FONCTION INTENSIT ESSENCE FONCTIONIINTENSITE DIESEL ces fusiblessont diffbrentes pour les FUNCTION AMP QlESEL REMARQUE Lafonctionet I intensitkde are different for gas and INJ2 15A EDU 25A moteurs essence et les rnoteurs diesel diesel fueled engines See Owners Manual for functionsof studs I and 2 ECMV15A f tCMRPV I5A FUEL HT 15A Voir le Guide du propri6taire apour les fonctionsdes plots 1 et 2 ...

Page 370: ...ngine ECM f Diesel Engine 5 IGN EDU rFuses GLOW PLUG CUST FEED STUD I MBEC BLOWER LBEC Only Dual Battery TP2 Do not install fuse Mid Bussed Electrical Center Power Feed Front Seats Riaht Doors TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring RR PARK Right Rear Parking and Sidemarker LamDs TBC BATT Truck Body Controller Battery IFeed 5 101 ...

Page 371: ... Trailer Wiring Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PM P B U LP Transmission Shift Lock r Fuel Pump Relay Back up Lamps Automatic Control System RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger SIR FRT PARK DRL Daytime Running Lamps I Relav SEO IGN TBC IGNI Truck Body Controller Ignition I Rear Defog Relay HI HDLP LT High Beam Headlamp Left LH HID Not Used DRL Daytime Running Lamps IPC DIC Instrument Panel Cluster...

Page 372: ...C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor 1Relav I RR WPR Audio Svstem RADIO Not Used I Mid Bussed Electrical Center SEO B1 WIS WASH Windshield Washer Pump IRelav I I WIS WASH 1Windshield Washer Pump i INFO 5 103 ...

Page 373: ...ditioning Refrigerant R134a 98 4 L 26 0 gallons Fuel Tank 5 7 L 6 0 quarts Engine Oil with Filter 14 0 L 14 8 quarts Cooling System Metric English manual See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 16 Engine Specifications Engine Spark Plug Gap Type VIN Code VORTEC 6000 0 060 inches 1 52 mm V8 U Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque See the CertificationKire label on the rear edge of the Tir...

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Page 376: ... Owner Checks and Services 6 10 AtEach Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 14 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 14 Exhaust System inspection 6 14 Fuel System Inspection 6 14 Engine Cooling System inspection 6 14 All Wheel Drive Inspection 6 15 Brake System Inspection 6 15 Part D Recommended Flui...

Page 377: ...ommended 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 inspe...

Page 378: ...f you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 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 ce...

Page 379: ...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 380: ...stem Inspection on page 6 15 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 revolutionsand engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driv...

Page 381: ... are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in Part E 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 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation ...

Page 382: ... tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on ea1S 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information Se...

Page 383: ... equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote t 67 500 Miles 112 500 km CI Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 75 000 Miles 125 000 km U Inspect engine air cleaner filte...

Page 384: ...rvice Service 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service c...

Page 385: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressu...

Page 386: ...red securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire onpage 5 69 Weatherstrip Silicone grease on longer seal better Lubrication weatherstrips will make them last and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See P...

Page 387: ... only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service I _ henyou are doing _ check tl vel le 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 around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 22if nec...

Page 388: ...r brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ability With t...

Page 389: ...nd hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust...

Page 390: ...heck vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving h...

Page 391: ...DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage FluWLubricant Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Key Lock Canada 10953474 or eauivalent Cylinders GMPartNo U S 12346241 in Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No US 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in...

Page 392: ...bricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 1095351 1 orlubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Multi PurposeLubricant 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 Weatherstrip Shperlube GM Part No U S Squeaks 12371287 in Canada 10953437 or eauivalent 6 17 ...

Page 393: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 18 ...

Page 394: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 ...

Page 395: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 20 ...

Page 396: ...Offices 7 4 Disabilities 7 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone GM MobilityProgram for Personswith Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportatior 7 7 Government 7 9 Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 7 1 ...

Page 397: ...act GM of Canada Customer CommunicationCentre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourageyou 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 IdentificationNumber This is available from the vehicle registrationor title or the plate a...

Page 398: ...vard 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 owne...

Page 399: ...hone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 1 800 263 3777 Eng...

Page 400: ...463 7483 fordetails All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program GMC s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners with over the phone roadside repairs location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services Flat Tire Change Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire Fuel Delivery Delivery of enou...

Page 401: ...available to retail lease customers operating 2003 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km All services must be pre arranged by GMC Roadside Assistance Over the phone assistance such as providingthe name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice etc is available to all owner operatorsof GMC trucks regardless of vehicle or mileage Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance...

Page 402: ... an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this ...

Page 403: ...ge or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new...

Page 404: ... Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notity Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Str...

Page 405: ...information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertainingto Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DRIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owne...

Page 406: ...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 subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to...

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Page 408: ... tight front passenger seatunlessyour vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the passenger air bag status indicatorshows off Never put a rear facingchild restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off 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 ch...

Page 409: ...em determines that a small child is present rear facing infant seat in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes hislher weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical probl...

Page 410: ... 49 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 21 Aluminumor Chrome PlatedWheels 5 90 AM 3 82 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 84 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Appearance Care 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 88 Antenna XMTMSatellite RadioSystem 3 84 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 35 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 91 Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 86 Cleaning the Outside ofYourVehicle 5 88 Finish Damage 5 91 GM VehicleCare ...

Page 411: ...nt 5 42 BrakeFluid 5 39 Brake Pedal Travel 5 42 Brake Wear 5 41 Brakes 5 39 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 15 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Center High MountedStoplamp CHMSL and CargoLamp 5 56 Front TurnSignal SidemarkerandDaytime RunningLamps 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 52 Pickup Box Identification andFender MarkerLamps 5 58 Replacement Bulbs 5 59 RoofMarkerLamps 5 5...

Page 412: ...0 Checking Your RestraintSystems 1 73 ChemicalPaintSpotting 5 91 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 1 36 Infants and Young Children 1 32 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 43 Older Children 1 30 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Securing a Child Restraint in the Right LATCHSystem 1 ...

Page 413: ...g Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 D DABRadio 3 82 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 22 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 DomeLamps 3 16 Door DaytimeRunningLamps 3 13 Locks 2 6 PowerDoorL...

Page 414: ...rview 5 12 Exhaust 2 26 FanNoise 5 36 Oil 5 13 Overheating 5 27 Starting 2 16 Emissions Inspection and Engine ENGINECOOLANTHOT 3 54 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 10 EngineHourMeter Display 3 26 Engine Oil andChassis Lubrication Scheduled Engine Oil Additives 5 17 Engine Oil Level Check 6 10 Entry Lighting 3 15 Maintenance 6 5 ENGINEOVERHEATED 3 54 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 38 Exit Lighting 3 15 Ex...

Page 415: ...spection 6 14 Fuel Information Button 3 46 FUELLEVELLOW 3 58 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 95 Windshield Wiper 5 95 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 36 Fuel 3 42 Oil Pressure 3 40 Speedometer 3 26 Tachometer 3 26 Transmission Temperature 3 36 VoltmeterGage 3 33 Garage Door Opener 2 35 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glass Surfaces 5 88 GloveBox 2 39 GM Mobility ProgramforPersonswith...

Page 416: ...How toCheckPower Steering Fluid 5 37 Hydroplaning 4 32 I if No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 28 If the Light is Flashing 3 39 If the Light is On Steady 3 39 IfYouAre Stuck in Sand Mud Ice orSnow 4 42 If You Do Decide To Pull ATrailer 4 51 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 40 Ignition Transmission LockCheck 6 13 Illuminated VisorVanity Mirrors 2 12 infan...

Page 417: ...nts 1 43 LATCHSystem cont Securing a Child RestraintDesignedforthe LATCHSystem 1 46 Leather 5 87 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 24 Light Air Bag Off 3 28 Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 3 35 Battery Warning 3 33 BrakeSystemWarning 3 34 Cruise Control 3 41 Low Fuel Warning 3 42 Malfunction Indicator 3 38 PassengerAirBagStatus Indicator 3 30 Safety BeltReminder 3 26 Tow HaulMode 3 41 Lo...

Page 418: ... VehicleandtheEnvironment 6 2 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 59 Fuel System Inspection 6 14 Using Your 6 4 MakingTurns 4 57 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 38 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 5 MemorySeat 2 42 3 53 Message DICWarningsandMessages Mexico Central AmericaandCaribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands 7 4 Mirrors Automatic DimmingRearview with Onstar Com...

Page 419: ...2 2 31 Power Mirrors 2 31 OverheatedEngine Protection Operating Mode 5 27 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 10 P Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 25 Brake 2 22 OverThingsThatBurn 2 26 Park P MechanismCheck 6 13 Parking on Hills 4 58 Shifting Into 2 23 Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park P Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 PartB OwnerChecksandServices 6 10 Part C Periodic Main...

Page 420: ...rs 2 8 Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides 1 27 RearSeatAudio 3 76 RearSeatAudio Controls 3 77 RearSeat Operation 1 7 RearSeat Outside Passenger Positions 1 24 RearSeat Passengers Safety Belts 1 24 RearSeat Top StrapAnchors 1 42 Rear Window Defogger 3 22 DAB Radio Antenna System 3 84 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 62 Setting the Time 3 61 RDS and DAB Messages 3 68 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimming with Ons...

Page 421: ...rap Anchor 1 41 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Running Your EngineWhile You AreParked 2 27 Restraint Systems Restraints Head 1 6 RFA BATTERYLOW 3 60 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 43 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light 3 26 Care of 5 88 CenterPassengerPosition 1 22 Driver Position 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Questions andAnswersAboutSafetyBelts 1 12 Rear Safety Belt Co...

Page 422: ...al Damage 5 91 Shifting Into Park P 2 23 SettingPresetPTYs RDSOnly 3 67 SettingPresetStations 3 65 Settingthe Tone Bassnreble 3 66 Shifting Out of Park P 2 25 Skidding 4 15 SomeOtherRainyWeatherTips 4 32 Spare Tire 5 85 Spare Tire Check 6 11 Specifications Capacities 5 104 Speedometer 3 26 Starter Switch Check 6 12 Starting Your Engine 2 16 Steering 4 9 Steering andSuspension Inspection 6 14 Steer...

Page 423: ...ment Panel 5 87 Top Strap 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 TorqueLock 2 25 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 55 Tow Haul Mode 2 21 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 41 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 45 TowingaTrailer 4 51 YourVehicle 4 45 TRACTIONACTIVE 3 58 Trailer Recommendations 4 50 Trailer Brakes 4 56 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 60 Transfer Case 5 49 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 21 Temperature Gage...

Page 424: ...meterGage 3 33 WarningLights Gagesand Indicators 3 24 Warnings DICWarningsandMessages 3 53 Other Warning Devices 3 4 Safety andSymbols III Washing Your Vehicle 5 88 HazardWarning Flashers 3 3 Vehicle Damage iv Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 11 Weight of the Trailer 4 53 Weight of TrailerTongue 4 54 What to Add 5 40 What to Do withUsed Oil 5 18 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 16 What to Use 5 25 5 37 ...

Page 425: ...11 Swing OutWindows 2 11 Windshield andWiper Blades 5 90 Windshield Washer 3 7 Fluid 5 38 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 10 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 60 Fuses 5 95 Windshield Wipers 3 6 Winter Driving 4 38 Wiper Blade Check 6 11 WoodPanels 5 87 X XMTMSatellite RadioAntennaSystem 3 84 XMTMSatellite RadioService 3 82 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 16 ...

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