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GMC 2004 Sierra 1500 Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Sierra 1500 Pickup

Page 1: ...s 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 55 Audio System s 3 73 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Check...

Page 2: ...nual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No X2415 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 23 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of th...

Page 3: ...CAUTION These mean there 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...

Page 4: ...bels 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...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Page 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab Chassis Cab vi...

Page 7: ...y Belt Extender 1 32 Child Restraints 1 33 Older Children 1 33 Infants and Young Children 1 35 Child Restraint Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Top Strap 1 43 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 4...

Page 8: ...Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates 1 75 Air Bag Off Switch 1 76 Passenger Sensing System 1 81 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 R...

Page 9: ...a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat you can adjust it with this lever located at the f...

Page 10: ...tal control forward or rearward Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear edge of the horizontal control Moving the whole horizontal control up or down raises or lowe...

Page 11: ...the desired level of support You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower seatback for more lateral support To increase support press and hold the top of the control To decrease support press...

Page 12: ...n will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated The engine must be running for them to operate The heated front seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off If you still wan...

Page 13: ...s The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt fo...

Page 14: ...earward Seatback Latches CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback...

Page 15: ...cab s rear seat can also be folded open for more seating space To use the seat do the following 1 Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up on the release strap under the seat cushion Pull th...

Page 16: ...t forward and or bringing the front seat more upright The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback To return the seat to the passenger position do the following 1...

Page 17: ...check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are mor...

Page 18: ...uckle 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 u...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 13...

Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14...

Page 21: ...de 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...

Page 22: ...perly 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...

Page 23: ...back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long...

Page 24: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt s...

Page 25: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION 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 Th...

Page 26: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 27: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 28: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 29: ...across the body CAUTION 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 w...

Page 30: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 31: ...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 fron...

Page 32: ...the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the 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...

Page 33: ...vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Extended Cab and Crew Cab Lap Shoulder Belt Here s how to wear a lap sh...

Page 34: ...k 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 32 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ab...

Page 35: ...r 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...

Page 36: ...rt 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 There is one guide...

Page 37: ...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 31...

Page 38: ...elt 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 o...

Page 39: ...nd 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 sho...

Page 40: ...outside seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 30 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat pos...

Page 41: ...the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone...

Page 42: ...Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so...

Page 43: ...bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restra...

Page 44: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 45: ...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 B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 46: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 47: ...h strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has stra...

Page 48: ...illed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure the air bag is off before using a...

Page 49: ...H System Front on page 1 51 and Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 76 for more on this including important safety information Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in m...

Page 50: ...ed Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Ra...

Page 51: ...ssenger position because there is no place to anchor the top strap For regular and extended cab models you will find the top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat near the fl...

Page 52: ...top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the seatback In addition to the top strap anchors each seating position has a fabric loop at the top of the seatback that you ll use to...

Page 53: ...at the closest outboard position Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restrain itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructi...

Page 54: ...positions for extended cab models For regular cab models you will find anchors for the right front passenger seating position For crew cab models you will find anchors for the second row center and s...

Page 55: ...In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 49...

Page 56: ...in this manual Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Rear 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the...

Page 57: ...ger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure the air bag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in...

Page 58: ...CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would b...

Page 59: ...far back as it will go before securing the restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 3 or Power Seats on page 1 4 If you need to use a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the ai...

Page 60: ...available and check with your dealer See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 76 for more on this including important safety information For heavy duty pickups without the passenger sensing system use the air...

Page 61: ...r s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index for more on this including important safety information Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside...

Page 62: ...nt in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pic...

Page 63: ...e shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child r...

Page 64: ...tside Seat Position on page 1 55 Extended Cab There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seat position of an extended ca...

Page 65: ...t 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 p...

Page 66: ...traint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be read...

Page 67: ...t in a rear seat A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat position see Where to Put the Re...

Page 68: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 69: ...hild restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt out of the retractor once the lock has been set 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be...

Page 70: ...ront passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure the air bag is off before using a rear facing child r...

Page 71: ...witch on page 1 76 and Passenger Sensing System on page 1 81 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat unless the air bag is off Here is why CAUTION A child in a rear...

Page 72: ...ATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 48 See Top Strap on page 1 43 if your child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the LATCH syste...

Page 73: ...r 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 e...

Page 74: ...he on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on in...

Page 75: ...l move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger If you had turned the air bag off with the switch remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to turn on the right...

Page 76: ...y 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 from it Air bags are designed to work CAUTION Co...

Page 77: ...lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is d...

Page 78: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 72...

Page 79: ...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 Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough...

Page 80: ...le the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats The seat position sensor provides information which is used to determine if the air bags should deploy at a r...

Page 81: ...ven realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a sho...

Page 82: ...module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands air bag inflation It records the status of the driver s safety belt usage in a crash in which the air bag depl...

Page 83: ...United States with Passenger Sensing System United States without Passenger Sensing System 1 77...

Page 84: ...er risk group identified by the national government as follows Infant An infant less than 1 year old must ride in the front seat because my vehicle has no rear seat my vehicle has a rear seat too smal...

Page 85: ...t so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger air bag to pose a s...

Page 86: ...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 your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an...

Page 87: ...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...

Page 88: ...frontal air bag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors recommends that chil...

Page 89: ...f the air bag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infa...

Page 90: ...is designed to enable may inflate 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 pas...

Page 91: ...for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat cov...

Page 92: ...bly part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance A...

Page 93: ...n affect the operation of the advanced air bag system If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfactio...

Page 94: ...r a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during...

Page 95: ...eterrent 2 19 Passlock 2 21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Ignition Positions 2 22 Starting Your Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transmission Opera...

Page 96: ...mper Type Mirror 2 62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 62 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 63 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors 2 63 Outside Convex Mirror 2 64 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 64 OnStar Syst...

Page 97: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 98: ...more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada...

Page 99: ...u are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3...

Page 100: ...o to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter...

Page 101: ...n of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receive...

Page 102: ...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 leav...

Page 103: ...he top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off The power door locks will also automatically lock when the vehicle is o...

Page 104: ...on the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can also program this feature using the DIC See Delayed Locking under DIC Operation and Display...

Page 105: ...ll automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have left the program mode If this occurs you can repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re enter the program...

Page 106: ...ou which unlock mode is currently selected Continue to press the door unlock switch until the number of chimes that you hear matches the number of the mode that you want If you take longer than 30 sec...

Page 107: ...and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power lock switch is pres...

Page 108: ...s Crew Cab on page 2 12 for more information Tailgate 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 la...

Page 109: ...taining 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...

Page 110: ...be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in war...

Page 111: ...22 Pull up the front of the control with the power window symbol on it to raise the window Press the forward edge of the control down to lower the window Express Down Windows The driver and front pas...

Page 112: ...he switch will illuminate To disengage the lock out feature press the switch again and the indicator light will turn off When the button is not engaged the rear power windows will operate Swing Out Wi...

Page 113: ...are activating the system This message reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entr...

Page 114: ...arm if the system has been armed If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by plac...

Page 115: ...time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 126 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program...

Page 116: ...transmission vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while...

Page 117: ...10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF Your radio power windows and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK these f...

Page 118: ...t go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator...

Page 119: ...engine compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir If you have a diesel engine refer to diesel supplement for location 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the...

Page 120: ...fferent positions for your shift lever PARK P This position locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily If your vehicle is eq...

Page 121: ...k your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 51 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t...

Page 122: ...for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control...

Page 123: ...nel See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 70 for more information Overdrive Disable Allison Transmission If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission you may have the overdrive disable fea...

Page 124: ...only when the vehicle is below 5 mph 8 km h If you try to shift down into FIRST 1 at excessive vehicle speeds the shift lever will not move into FIRST 1 until vehicle speed is reduced SECOND 2 Press t...

Page 125: ...smission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parkin...

Page 126: ...s moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake w...

Page 127: ...o SECOND 2 from FIRST 1 while applying light pressure to the right on the shifter Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal If you come to a complete stop and the shift...

Page 128: ...the vehicle as it goes down the grade Monitor your vehicle speed acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as you go down the grade to ensure you have complete control over the vehicle If...

Page 129: ...sfer case is in 4 Wheel Low Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Four Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra tracti...

Page 130: ...oor to the right of the driver Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive An 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you shift into four wheel drive and the front axle engages Some dela...

Page 131: ...ged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 Wheel High 4HI Use 4HI when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting...

Page 132: ...e All shifts should be made using quick motions Slow shifts may make it harder to shift You may notice that it is harder to shift when the vehicle is cold When the vehicle warms up the shifting will r...

Page 133: ...nto NEUTRAL N or with a manual transmission press the clutch pedal or shift into NEUTRAL N Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion into the 4LO position When in 4LO do not drive f...

Page 134: ...hicle in AUTO 4WD the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of traction the system will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving...

Page 135: ...tay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service An indicator light will flash while the transfer case is being shifted It will remain illuminated when the s...

Page 136: ...ssion is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4HI mode Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8...

Page 137: ...RK P 11 Release the parking brake prior to towing Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and tu...

Page 138: ...gs Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions 2HI 4HI 4LO N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES Vehicle in Tow YES See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 54 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 for fur...

Page 139: ...ransfer cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You o...

Page 140: ...d the transmission is in NEUTRAL N The transfer case will shift to 4HI while waiting to complete the shift Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped...

Page 141: ...2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off 3 Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position 2HI 4HI or 4LO 4 After the transfer case has shif...

Page 142: ...pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released...

Page 143: ...not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in...

Page 144: ...r vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case...

Page 145: ...re you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you...

Page 146: ...icle move the shift lever into REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE R with the clutch pedal pressed in you can turn the ignition key to LOCK r...

Page 147: ...rive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running But if you e...

Page 148: ...ng brake and move the shift lever to PARK P CAUTION Four wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the tran...

Page 149: ...r left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenh...

Page 150: ...reen indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outsi...

Page 151: ...ng the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass ju...

Page 152: ...on or off to show you when the automatic dimming feature is activated Once the mirror is turned off it will remain off until it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted Compass Operation Pr...

Page 153: ...your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds...

Page 154: ...just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachm...

Page 155: ...C on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors the controls are located on the driver s door ar...

Page 156: ...ose the mirror you want to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror The mirrors may also include a memory function which works in conjunction with the memory...

Page 157: ...lay on page 2 57 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If your vehicle has the optional memory package you may have this feature The vehicle s mirrors are capable of performing the curb view assist mirror...

Page 158: ...r System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and co...

Page 159: ...ices Personal Concierge OnStar Personal Calling With OnStar Personal Calling you have a safer way to stay connected while driving It s a hands free wireless phone that s integrated into your vehicle Y...

Page 160: ...r vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often used items Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front door...

Page 161: ...cket seats To open it press the button and swing the console lid open Your vehicle may have a compact disc holder in the console Your console may have a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat pa...

Page 162: ...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 pushing them against the spring loaded end The three bows are labeled fr...

Page 163: ...eat If your vehicle has this feature then the controls for the memory function are located on the driver s door These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seat both...

Page 164: ...to the numbers on the memory controls The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled when placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center DIC To stop r...

Page 165: ...3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 36 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 36 Air Bag Off Light 3 37 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 40 Battery Warning Light 3 42 Voltmeter Gage 3 42 Up Shif...

Page 166: ...Entertainment System 3 115 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 126 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 128 DVD Distortion 3 129 Radio Reception 3 129 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 12...

Page 167: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 168: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 169: ...n page 3 73 J Comfort Control System See Climate Control System on page 3 21 K Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 126 L Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 M Steer...

Page 170: ...hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again...

Page 171: ...r is located on the lower left side of the column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the...

Page 172: ...ter will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t se...

Page 173: ...f your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument p...

Page 174: ...and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield W...

Page 175: ...r foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise...

Page 176: ...cruise symbol on the instrument 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 This...

Page 177: ...he button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set button Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1...

Page 178: ...ger cruise control will turn off Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The switch on the driver s side...

Page 179: ...eadlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be...

Page 180: ...ignition is off in LOCK ACCESSORY or your door is open To disable the chime turn the light off then back on Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the fro...

Page 181: ...s located on the left side of your instrument panel Your parking lamps and or low beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work Press the button to turn the fog lamps on Press the button again...

Page 182: ...l activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light near the switch Pressing the switch again will turn off the roof mounted lamp If your vehicle has this switch your vehicle may have the snow plow...

Page 183: ...With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equip...

Page 184: ...ll keep your battery from running down Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Your vehicle may hav...

Page 185: ...side of its location in the instrument panel To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while i...

Page 186: ...divided between the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets W Defog Airflow is delivered through the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defr...

Page 187: ...ulation cannot be used in floor blend or defrost modes An indicator on the button will light up flash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these modes The air conditioning compre...

Page 188: ...ected to the floor vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode Do not d...

Page 189: ...airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louvers up or down to direct the airflow Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruc...

Page 190: ...clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the driver will be displayed under and to the left...

Page 191: ...onditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over about 40 F 4 C The air inlet will normally be set to...

Page 192: ...witch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Pressing this button when the system is off will...

Page 193: ...ime may cause fogging of the vehicle s windows To clear the fog select either defog or front defrost You may also notice that the A C compressor will run while in recirculation mode This is normal and...

Page 194: ...the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the snowflake symbol flash three times and then turn off to let you know the air conditioning mode is not available If the air condi...

Page 195: ...ol the air delivered turn the temperature knob to the desired setting If you want to use the automatic mode press AUTO and adjust the temperature by turning the temperature knob The heater works best...

Page 196: ...razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp obje...

Page 197: ...on to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the detai...

Page 198: ...ur 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 Heavy Duty Automatic Trans...

Page 199: ...ter is displayed will reset it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has r...

Page 200: ...ir bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules...

Page 201: ...s 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 76 for more on this including important safety information The AIR BAG OFF light will...

Page 202: ...Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 3 38...

Page 203: ...be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens do not let anyone whom t...

Page 204: ...r air bag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal air bag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed i...

Page 205: ...d help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index for more on this including importa...

Page 206: ...s the radio and the air conditioner Voltmeter Gage 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...

Page 207: ...est fuel economy Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake The light will flash if the parking brake doesn t release full...

Page 208: ...der to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 CAUTION Your brake syste...

Page 209: ...don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle i...

Page 210: ...come on and stay on if the TAS automatic engagement feature has been turned off To turn the system on press the TAS off on button the light should go off To turn the automatic engagement feature back...

Page 211: ...a transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid The normal operating range is from 100 F 38 C to about 265 F 130 C At approximately 2...

Page 212: ...the transmission temperature gage above normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle w...

Page 213: ...gned to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your...

Page 214: ...llowing If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light r...

Page 215: ...ions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspectio...

Page 216: ...vel or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 66 and Engine Oil on page 5 18 CAUTION Do not keep...

Page 217: ...ve and the front axle engages Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 35 for more information Tow Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when...

Page 218: ...ump 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...

Page 219: ...icle is not equipped with the DIC steering 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 loca...

Page 220: ...p odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster Personal Trip Turn PERSONAL TRIP on or off by pressing the select button When it is on you will also be able to scroll through the following by pr...

Page 221: ...MI or BUSINESS XX MI while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster If you press and hold the reset stem or select button for four seconds the display will show the distance trave...

Page 222: ...hicle is not equipped with DIC steering wheel control buttons you will not be able to display the fuel information Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remai...

Page 223: ...the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual Also the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oi...

Page 224: ...e headlamps will flash and the horn will chirp when the alarm is active ALARM WARNING OFF There will be no alarm warning on activation ALARM WARNING HORN The horn will chirp when the alarm is active A...

Page 225: ...our 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 automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic D...

Page 226: ...put the key in the ignition SEAT POSITION RECALL ON REMOTE The memory seat position you saved will be recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the t...

Page 227: ...button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To sele...

Page 228: ...and move on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for curb view assist press the select bu...

Page 229: ...ss the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will...

Page 230: ...e through the languages you can select the DIC to display information in DIC Warnings and Messages Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has cha...

Page 231: ...kled and the passenger s seatbelt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CARGO LAMP ON If the cargo lamp i...

Page 232: ...allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to safe operating temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe te...

Page 233: ...he low oil pressure has been corrected Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the...

Page 234: ...the DIC Have a qualified technician inspect the system for problems Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If there is a problem wit...

Page 235: ...C If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you...

Page 236: ...he transmission shifting patterns When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal Notice If you drive y...

Page 237: ...the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display Audio System s Notice Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or...

Page 238: ...he ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on th...

Page 239: ...to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 sta...

Page 240: ...e rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on...

Page 241: ...ay messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is availa...

Page 242: ...FF appears on the display DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition off For RDS press the DISPL k...

Page 243: ...urn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The radio...

Page 244: ...it again and hold it until the radio produces one beep The balance and fade will be adjusted to the middle position and the display will show the speaker balance To adjust all tone and speaker control...

Page 245: ...radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger s...

Page 246: ...sappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view an old message until a new message is received or a different s...

Page 247: ...ith explicit language These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being...

Page 248: ...vailable at this time on this channel Your system is working properly No Info No Text Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel Your...

Page 249: ...player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or the radio the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the tr...

Page 250: ...ly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the norma...

Page 251: ...is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could b...

Page 252: ...Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is...

Page 253: ...select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL...

Page 254: ...ill hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The ra...

Page 255: ...settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the...

Page 256: ...ram type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Turn the P TYPE k...

Page 257: ...announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the informa...

Page 258: ...our audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned...

Page 259: ...for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature not available No artist information is available at this time on this channel Your system is working properly No Info Song Program Title not availab...

Page 260: ...e does not clear within a short period of time your receiver may have a fault Consult with your retail location Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to...

Page 261: ...r of selections to be searched back up to 9 2 NEXT Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on th...

Page 262: ...button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape If this message appears on the display the tape will not play because of one of the following errors The tape is tight and the playe...

Page 263: ...the eject button or the DISPL knob If you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or the radio the CD will start playing where...

Page 264: ...imes the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than...

Page 265: ...may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if a...

Page 266: ...isplay messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is av...

Page 267: ...compensation as vehicle speed increases To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display RCL Recall Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station...

Page 268: ...r XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton th...

Page 269: ...er controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY S...

Page 270: ...ments BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON...

Page 271: ...can view an old message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the...

Page 272: ...ignal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 273: ...ceiver 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...

Page 274: ...Ds without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player wil...

Page 275: ...ng and the track number will appear on the display If an error appears on the radio display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Eject Press the CD eject side of this button to eject a sing...

Page 276: ...andom you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or on all of the CDs To use random do one of the following To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in rand...

Page 277: ...D s is in the player Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform...

Page 278: ...heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the e...

Page 279: ...f your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehi...

Page 280: ...DVDs Standard audio CDs CD R and CD RW discs can also be played in this DVD player When using the wired headphones if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or u...

Page 281: ...with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If...

Page 282: ...sc Scratched or damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This...

Page 283: ...e screen See Cleaning the Video Screen on page 3 131 for more information Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the infrared window below the video screen and press the desired button Dir...

Page 284: ...the start of the current track or chapter Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews...

Page 285: ...f the DVD or CD Slow Play When the DVD is playing press the pause button then press the fast forward button The DVD will continue playing in a slow play mode To cancel slow play mode press the play pa...

Page 286: ...urrently playing through the RSE Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Re...

Page 287: ...inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always tran...

Page 288: ...ings in the display menu The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc Problem Recommended A...

Page 289: ...permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference f...

Page 290: ...passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the RSA controls Rear Seat Audio Controls The following functions are controlled by the R...

Page 291: ...o is in use you cannot seek through different tracks PROG Program The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work Press this button to go to the prese...

Page 292: ...cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape If a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD Q SOURCE R Press this button to sel...

Page 293: ...ast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your Cassette...

Page 294: ...o choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner...

Page 295: ...is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep t...

Page 296: ...NOTES 3 132...

Page 297: ...t 4 37 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 39 City Driving 4 42 Freeway Driving 4 43 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 44 Highway Hypnosis 4 44 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 45 Winter Driving 4 47 If You Are...

Page 298: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 299: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 300: ...BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent h...

Page 301: ...ive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle Yo...

Page 302: ...icle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the con...

Page 303: ...Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there is a DRP problem both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 second chime The lights and ch...

Page 304: ...rake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave eno...

Page 305: ...vehicle Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn an abrupt upshift or downshift of the transmission or driving on rough roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TA...

Page 306: ...stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle under If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 51 To turn the system on or off press the TAS on off bu...

Page 307: ...s recommended to use this system as follows For optimum ride comfort in an unloaded vehicle the button should be out The indicator light will not be lit This button position indicates NORMAL levels of...

Page 308: ...g Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginn...

Page 309: ...pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can not there is...

Page 310: ...three different driving modes Two wheel steering 2 Four wheel steering 4 Four wheel steering with a trailer mode _ The switch is located on the instrument panel 2 In this mode the vehicle will operat...

Page 311: ...ns such as during parking cornering and turning into tight spaces At higher speeds the front and rear wheels will turn in the same direction This improves stability of the vehicle during lane changes...

Page 312: ...lightly off center For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 70 Car Washes for QUADRASTEER Equipped Vehicles Notice Because your vehicle has a wider rear track a small number of older car wa...

Page 313: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a...

Page 314: ...your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of...

Page 315: ...l If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Alw...

Page 316: ...ans you have left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you...

Page 317: ...must be performed on each of the push pins to remove the air dam 1 Insert a tool into the push pin slot and pull downward until the push pin snaps loose 2 While continuing to pull downward on the push...

Page 318: ...o place 2 Push the flat end of the push pin toward the retainer until it locks into place making sure each is secure Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example...

Page 319: ...or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struc...

Page 320: ...haust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get ac...

Page 321: ...rrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass san...

Page 322: ...be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by...

Page 323: ...some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire sl...

Page 324: ...raction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Atta...

Page 325: ...el at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than i...

Page 326: ...ou leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transmission eve...

Page 327: ...brakes and they will not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade...

Page 328: ...some things to consider A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front...

Page 329: ...ured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline do not drive across it Find another route instead Q What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep but I hit some...

Page 330: ...d the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill l...

Page 331: ...sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ic...

Page 332: ...tall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when y...

Page 333: ...raking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent serv...

Page 334: ...t down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to...

Page 335: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harde...

Page 336: ...ehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happ...

Page 337: ...drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking...

Page 338: ...y 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 will save time and energy See...

Page 339: ...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...

Page 340: ...inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a sa...

Page 341: ...he sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness...

Page 342: ...n none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your br...

Page 343: ...hield 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 s...

Page 344: ...e traction assist keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice...

Page 345: ...d buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try n...

Page 346: ...n your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Op...

Page 347: ...st The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And...

Page 348: ...rator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking mo...

Page 349: ...Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if yo...

Page 350: ...ational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far...

Page 351: ...to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission You or others could be injured Mak...

Page 352: ...w your vehicle 1 Drive the vehicle up onto the tow dolly 2 Shift an automatic transmission to PARK P or a manual transmission to FIRST 1 3 Turn the engine off but leave the ignition on 4 Firmly set th...

Page 353: ...an carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may pr...

Page 354: ...nd Loading Information label the Certification Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inflation pressures needed to obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating...

Page 355: ...to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 70 for more information on towing a trai...

Page 356: ...n Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and load...

Page 357: ...rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR fo...

Page 358: ...things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Thin...

Page 359: ...the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weig...

Page 360: ...t with a special package called RPO VYU snow plow prep package If your vehicle has this option you can add a plow to it provided certain weights such as the weights on the vehicle s axles and the GVW...

Page 361: ...he front axle rating The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you in determining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure your snowplow vehicle combination does not exceed the G...

Page 362: ...4 ft 122 cm in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft 305 cm then W 700 lb 318 kg A 4 ft 122 cm W B 10 ft 305 cm W x A W B W B 700 x 4 10 10 980 lb 445 kg So if your truck s front axle r...

Page 363: ...t distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance Q What is total vehicle reserve capacity A This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel...

Page 364: ...e camper All the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about 150 lbs...

Page 365: ...ed your vehicle and camper drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately This will tell you the loads on your axles The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn t be more th...

Page 366: ...s between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety The components necessary to adapt a pickup to permit its safe use with a specialized body should be installed...

Page 367: ...our rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in t...

Page 368: ...the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow Haul every time it is started Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trai...

Page 369: ...iler weight Above the 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg trailer rating the handling trailering suspension is required on C 1500 models and the handling trailering or off road suspension is required on K 1500 models...

Page 370: ...97 kg 5300 V8 w 4WS 3 73 4 10 7 700 lbs 3 493 kg 8 700 lbs 3 946 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 5...

Page 371: ...s 4 313 kg 4300 V6 Manual 3 08 3 42 3 400 lbs 1 542 kg 3 900 lbs 1 769 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg 8 500 lbs 3 859 kg 4800 V8 Auto 3 42 3 73 6 300 lbs 2 857 kg 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 11 000 lbs 4 994 kg 12 000...

Page 372: ...icle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K 1500 Regular Cab Short Box 4WD 4300 V6 Auto 3 42 3 73 4 800 lbs 2 177 kg 5 300 lbs 2 404 kg 9 500 lbs 4 313 kg 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg 4300 V6 Manual 3 42 3 7...

Page 373: ...lbs 3 810 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Maximum weight 7 700 lbs 3 492 kg for fifth wheel or gooseneck K 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4WD 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 000 lbs 3 629 kg 10 000 lbs 4 535...

Page 374: ...800 V8 Auto 3 73 4 10 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg 8 000 lbs 3 628 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 4800 V8 Manual 3 73 4 10 5 000 lbs 2 267 kg 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990...

Page 375: ...3 900 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 lbs 680 kg maximum Maximum weight 6 800 lbs 3...

Page 376: ...8100 V8 3 73 4 10 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 20 000 lbs 9 072 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg 6 6L V8 Diesel 3 73 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight sh...

Page 377: ...WR C 2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD 2WD 6000 V8 4 10 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 8100 V8 3 73 4 10 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 20 000 lbs 9 072 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg 6 6L V8 Diesel...

Page 378: ...pin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2 500 lbs 1 133 kg maximum Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K 2500 Extended Cab Short Box HD 4WD 6000 V8 4 10 10 100...

Page 379: ...000 lbs 9 072 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg 6 6L V8 Diesel 3 73 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2 50...

Page 380: ...9 kg Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg maximum Limited to 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg with weight distributing hitch Vehicle...

Page 381: ...399 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 8100 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4 10 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg 8100 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4 10 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 22 000 lbs 9 979 kg 6 6L V8 Diesel Dual Rear Wheel 3...

Page 382: ...5 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg maximum The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including...

Page 383: ...u will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 57 for more information about your vehicle s maxim...

Page 384: ...ghts are proper If they are not you may be able to get them right by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper...

Page 385: ...aged in sharp turns Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper If you will be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 5 000 lbs 2 27...

Page 386: ...inches of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that extends over the box Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow vehicle frame rails Do not use the picku...

Page 387: ...es 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 CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer wi...

Page 388: ...d putting items in the truck bed that might be affected by high ambient temperatures Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle witho...

Page 389: ...want to activate the tow haul mode if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 53 If you have a 5 speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer it s better not to...

Page 390: ...PARK P for an automatic transmission or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL 6 Release the regu...

Page 391: ...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 trailering it s a good idea to...

Page 392: ...ing harness an additional 2 wire harness and 7 pin universal trailer connector are available from your dealer Heavy DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package Your pickup may be equipped with the eight wire t...

Page 393: ...th a standard four way round pin connector you can also get an adapter from your dealer Camper Fifth Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The eight wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the p...

Page 394: ...ear of the vehicle and are tied to the vehicle s frame Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness CAUTION Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness the one intended for use on your vehicle If...

Page 395: ...and includes a trailer battery feed fuse It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center Four Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy d...

Page 396: ...er s side of the vehicle next to the auxiliary battery When using this provision connection should only be made to the upper stud A of the relay Do not make connections to the lower stud B of the rela...

Page 397: ...PTO will start 7 Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following 1 For stationary use shift the transmission into PARK P 2 Turn the PTO r...

Page 398: ...sing the foot pedal and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control To use PTO speed control in variable mode while stationary do the following 1 Engage the PTO 2 Vehicle speed must be less tha...

Page 399: ...ed PTO system and body equipment When the PTO switch is turned on the engine is limited to 2200 rpms If there are no accessories installed on the vehicle make sure the PTO switch is turned off Step Bu...

Page 400: ...NOTES 4 104...

Page 401: ...5 28 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 31 Hydraulic Clutch 5 32 Engine Coolant 5 33 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 36 Engine Overheating 5 36 Cooling System 5 39 Engine Fan Noise 5 44 Power Steering Flui...

Page 402: ...nside of Your Vehicle 5 117 Care of Safety Belts 5 119 Weatherstrips 5 119 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 120 Sheet Metal Damage 5 122 Finish Damage 5 122 Underbody Maintenance 5 123 Chemical...

Page 403: ...this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 12 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servi...

Page 404: ...ehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasolin...

Page 405: ...is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in stat...

Page 406: ...methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasol...

Page 407: ...e near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places K...

Page 408: ...areful not to spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clean any spilled fuel from painted surfaces as soon as p...

Page 409: ...mp on page 3 49 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor...

Page 410: ...fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release...

Page 411: ...nt of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down the hood and...

Page 412: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 4300 V6 engine you ll see the following 5 12...

Page 413: ...d Allison Transmission on page 5 28 F Fan See Cooling System on page 5 39 G Engine Oil Fill See Engine Oil on page 5 18 H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 45 I Remote...

Page 414: ...When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar you will see the following 5 14...

Page 415: ...d Allison Transmission on page 5 28 F Engine Oil Fill See Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Fan See Cooling System on page 5 39 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 53 I Power Steering F...

Page 416: ...When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you will see the following 5 16...

Page 417: ...d Allison Transmission on page 5 28 F Engine Oil Fill See Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Fan See Cooling System on page 5 39 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 53 I Remote Positive...

Page 418: ...s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yell...

Page 419: ...so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the...

Page 420: ...kness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by...

Page 421: ...engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work prop...

Page 422: ...on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains ce...

Page 423: ...aner filter at every oil change and replace it at the first oil change after 25 000 miles 40 000 km How to Inspect Locate the filter change indicator When the change indicator turns black or is in the...

Page 424: ...p button on the indicator CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine...

Page 425: ...ance on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the ins...

Page 426: ...the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level...

Page 427: ...d Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it...

Page 428: ...uled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow...

Page 429: ...2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check the fluid level reading Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 4 If the fluid level is within the CO...

Page 430: ...f readings are still inconsistent contact your dealer How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on pa...

Page 431: ...d fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Chec...

Page 432: ...h fluid It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have...

Page 433: ...hen it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 36 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F...

Page 434: ...could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If...

Page 435: ...hen your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant sensor and the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and stays on it means you re...

Page 436: ...nformation Center DIC on page 3 55 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode V8 Engines Only If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat pr...

Page 437: ...eated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operati...

Page 438: ...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 X or DRIVE...

Page 439: ...at you ll see A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should...

Page 440: ...ak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Not...

Page 441: ...k pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 33 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a...

Page 442: ...d get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and a proper coolant Notice In cold...

Page 443: ...re cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 2 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some press...

Page 444: ...aged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduc...

Page 445: ...ower steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired See Engine...

Page 446: ...id Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions...

Page 447: ...ing water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as wel...

Page 448: ...brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you w...

Page 449: ...the cap Just look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic syste...

Page 450: ...well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of miner...

Page 451: ...rake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong wi...

Page 452: ...with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compa...

Page 453: ...ty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If...

Page 454: ...s Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries A...

Page 455: ...er moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could...

Page 456: ...vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one The vehicle s remote negative terminal is mark...

Page 457: ...GND on the vehicle with the dead battery 12 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 13 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a f...

Page 458: ...ery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cabl...

Page 459: ...ch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole The proper level for the 1500 HD Series 2500 Series 2500 HD and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1 2 inch 0 to 13 mm below the bottom o...

Page 460: ...l systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid...

Page 461: ...to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to us...

Page 462: ...o determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to co...

Page 463: ...removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine Re...

Page 464: ...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 Headlamps 1 If your vehicle is equi...

Page 465: ...cal connector 4 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from 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...

Page 466: ...elease lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket from the turn signal housing 5 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 6 Put the new bulb into the bulb socket Use care not to...

Page 467: ...Roof Marker Lamps 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lens 2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket 5 67...

Page 468: ...4 Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws 5 68...

Page 469: ...Lamps B Center High Mounted Stoplamps 2 Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing the release tabs 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight out from the holder...

Page 470: ...the socket counterclockwise 5 Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing 6 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps 1 Remove the s...

Page 471: ...he tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly Your vehicle may have one of the following taillamp assemblies A Stoplamp B Turn Signal C...

Page 472: ...A Stoplamp B Turn Signal Lamp C Back up Lamp D Side Marker Lamp 3 Press the release tab if equipped and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing 5 72...

Page 473: ...mp assembly 7 Close the tailgate Taillamps Chassis Cab Models A Turn Signal Lamp B Stoplamp C Back up Lamp 1 Using your hands peel the rubber seal away from the lens 2 Lift the lens off the lamp assem...

Page 474: ...1156 Back up Lamp 3157 Back up Lamp 1156 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 912 Cargo Lamp 912 Fender Marker Lamps 194 For any Bulb not listed here contact your dealer Chassis Cab Models Windshield Wiper Bl...

Page 475: ...o 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 toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Inst...

Page 476: ...hicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to main...

Page 477: ...ns meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transpo...

Page 478: ...ture resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 90 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that...

Page 479: ...ure on page 5 84 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 57 D Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of...

Page 480: ...height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction C...

Page 481: ...uction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service descrip...

Page 482: ...on Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4...

Page 483: ...tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sid...

Page 484: ...information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km See Loa...

Page 485: ...the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new or when...

Page 486: ...n try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrench hoist shaft to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 96 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Operati...

Page 487: ...ter the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 57 Make...

Page 488: ...ear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s...

Page 489: ...the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow When ever you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construc...

Page 490: ...rading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production...

Page 491: ...excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109...

Page 492: ...idth offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you w...

Page 493: ...heck the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 134 See Changing a Fla...

Page 494: ...p 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 will fit install them on the r...

Page 495: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Page 496: ...njured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not res...

Page 497: ...The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab and Crew Cab Extended Cab 5 97...

Page 498: ...row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools 2 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 3 The...

Page 499: ...ion Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock J open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and u...

Page 500: ...the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary...

Page 501: ...the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the bottle jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Remove the center cap...

Page 502: ...ll Other Series C Rear Location All Series 3 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle Two Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles position the jack under t...

Page 503: ...et under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal inj...

Page 504: ...ecurely between the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit...

Page 505: ...me 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...

Page 506: ...put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub Front...

Page 507: ...Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Rear Position 5 107...

Page 508: ...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 lea...

Page 509: ...tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired...

Page 510: ...ion the jack in the mounting bracket Position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Use the art...

Page 511: ...of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together 4 Insert the hoist end F through the hole G in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure th...

Page 512: ...ipped with a secondary latch system It s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing...

Page 513: ...cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 5 of Removing...

Page 514: ...r bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 9 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 10 Continue raising the jack until t...

Page 515: ...spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterc...

Page 516: ...an the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it is all right to drive on it If your vehicle has four wheel drive and the smalle...

Page 517: ...s on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if...

Page 518: ...with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove...

Page 519: ...erials on page 5 123 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated rad...

Page 520: ...id surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with QUADRASTEER see QUADRASTEER on page 4 14 Cleaning Exterior Lamps...

Page 521: ...r you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap t...

Page 522: ...ushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage...

Page 523: ...n your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will re...

Page 524: ...protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foa...

Page 525: ...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 designation Paint information A list of all production opti...

Page 526: ...ce of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identica...

Page 527: ...iver s Door Harness Connection CRUISE Cruise Control Power Take Off PTO UNLOCK Relay Power Door Lock Relay Unlock Function RR FOG LP Not Used BRAKE Anti Lock Brake System DRIVER UNLOCK Power Door Lock...

Page 528: ...ck System ECC Not Used TBC 2C Truck Body Controller FLASH Flasher Module CB LT DOORS Left Power Windows Circuit Breaker TBC 2B Truck Body Controller TBC 2A Truck Body Controller Center Instrument Pane...

Page 529: ...Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker CB RT DOOR Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker SPARE Not Used INFO Infotainment Harness Connection Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine com...

Page 530: ...5 130...

Page 531: ...Control Fan LBEC Left Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Fuses Usage STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Ant...

Page 532: ...kup Lamps Trailer Wiring PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP Fuel Pump Relay Fuses Usage B U LP Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger...

Page 533: ...trical Center Rear Heated Seats HomeLink LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRANK Starting System Fuses Usage LO HDLP RT Headlamp Low Beam Right FOG LP Fo...

Page 534: ...ations Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4300 V6 W 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 4800 V8 V 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 T 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 6000 V8 U 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 810...

Page 535: ...0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission 13 0 quarts 12 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission 16 0 quarts 15 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission 16 0 quarts 15 0 L VORTEC 8100 V8 Manual Transmis...

Page 536: ...Cab 3500 27 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 102 L front 87 L rear Chassis Cab 3500 California 27 0 gallons 23 0 gallons 90 L front 87 L rear Chassis Cab 3500 27 0 gallons 102 L front Chassis Cab 3500 Californi...

Page 537: ...dditional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 11 At Each Fuel Fill 6 11 At Least Once a Month...

Page 538: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Page 539: ...limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 20 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Sched...

Page 540: ...ler has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle wit...

Page 541: ...ission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 76 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid leve...

Page 542: ...0 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Allison transmission only Replace external control main filter See footnote l Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose...

Page 543: ...Allison transmission only Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Except Allison Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Except Allison Chan...

Page 544: ...termined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that al...

Page 545: ...fety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders body...

Page 546: ...affic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service n Cha...

Page 547: ...o your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 33 for further details W...

Page 548: ...tion contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle move...

Page 549: ...egular 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 bra...

Page 550: ...33 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System 5 Speed Tran...

Page 551: ...GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada...

Page 552: ...ents of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Foldi...

Page 553: ...25313348 A1519C 25313348 A1519C 25313348 A1519C PCV Valve 6487532 CV769C Spark Plugs 25162556 41 932 12571164 41 985 12571164 41 985 Fuel Filter 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 Wiper Bla...

Page 554: ...k Plugs 12571164 41 985 12571164 41 985 12578277 41 983 Fuel Filter 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 Wiper Blades 15153642 15153642 15153642 Wiper Blade Type ITTA ITTA ITTA Wiper Blade Len...

Page 555: ...ed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 556: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20...

Page 557: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United St...

Page 558: ...member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Cu...

Page 559: ...vailable to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200...

Page 560: ...GMC encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to GMC the letter should be addressed to GMC s Customer Assistance Center United States Pontiac...

Page 561: ...00 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you...

Page 562: ...entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident...

Page 563: ...t of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification...

Page 564: ...vice can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your d...

Page 565: ...overage 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 vehicle provides detailed warranty c...

Page 566: ...o improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record...

Page 567: ...epartment of 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 Ca...

Page 568: ...r service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information ne...

Page 569: ...tions are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 570: ...NOTES 7 14...

Page 571: ...1 72 Air Cleaner Filter Engine 5 23 Air Conditioning 3 30 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 10 All Overseas Locations 7 5 AM 3 129 AM FM Radio 3 74 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 131 Antenna XM Satell...

Page 572: ...p Switch 3 18 B Backing Up 4 92 Battery 5 52 BATTERY NOT CHARGING 3 66 Battery Replacement 2 6 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Battery Warning Light 3 42 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 44 Before You...

Page 573: ...t Panel Fuse Block 5 128 Center Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 25 Chains Tires 5 94 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 3 68 Check Engine Light 3 49 Check Engine Light 3 49 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 67 CHECK WASHER FLUID 3...

Page 574: ...22 Dual Automatic 3 26 Clutch Hydraulic 5 32 Compass Calibration 2 57 2 58 Compass Operation 2 58 Compass Variance 2 56 2 59 Content Theft Deferrent 2 19 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Coolant Engine Temper...

Page 575: ...4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 43 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 45 Driving cont In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 39 Winter 4 47 Driving Across an Incline 4 32 Driving Downhill 4 31 Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice 4...

Page 576: ...Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen 3 131 DVD Distortion 3 129 Entry Lighting 3 19 Environmental Concerns 4 24 Event Data Records EDR 7 10 Exit Lighting 3 19 Express Down Windows 2 17 Exte...

Page 577: ...4 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 54 Fuel Information Button 3 58 FUEL LEVEL LOW 3 68 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 126 Windshield Wiper 5 126 G Gage Engine Co...

Page 578: ...Add Fluid 5 33 How to Check Lubricant 5 59 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 46 How to Inspect 5 23 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Hydraulic Clutch 5 32 Hydroplani...

Page 579: ...ystem Warning 3 45 Battery Warning 3 42 Light cont Brake System Warning 3 43 Cruise Control 3 53 Four Wheel Drive 3 53 Low Fuel Warning 3 54 Malfunction Indicator 3 49 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicat...

Page 580: ...36 Manual Transmission 2 24 Fluid 5 31 Operation 2 30 Manual Transmission cont Manual Windows 2 16 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 69 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 66 Me...

Page 581: ...5 3 32 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 63 Camper Type Mirrors 2 60 Convex Mirror 2 64 Outside cont Curb View Assist Mirrors 2 63 Heated Mirrors 2 64 Manual Mirrors 2 60 Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 62...

Page 582: ...nswers About Safety Belts 1 15 R Radio Data System RDS 3 77 3 88 3 102 Radio Messages 3 76 3 83 3 94 Radios 3 73 AM FM Radio 3 74 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 129 Care of Your CD and DVD Player...

Page 583: ...ntry System Operation 2 5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 101 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 97 Replacement Bulbs 5 74 Replacing Brake System Parts 5 52 Replacing Restraint...

Page 584: ...int Center Front Seat Position 1 60 Center Rear Seat Position 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint cont Designed for the LATCH System 1 50 1 51 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 55 Security While You Travel 7 6...

Page 585: ...Storage Area 2 67 Glove Box 2 66 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Jack and Tools 5 109 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 51 Sun Visors 2 18 Swing Out Windows 2 18 T Tachometer 3 35 Tailgate 2 14 Tailgate Re...

Page 586: ...70 Trailer Brakes 4 91 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 95 TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Allison Transmission Only 3 73 Transfer Case 5 60 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 25 5 28 Fluid Manual 5 31 Temperature Gage 3 4...

Page 587: ...ng Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 120 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches 4 89 Weight of the Trailer 4 73 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...

Page 588: ...sher 3 10 Fluid 5 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 74 Fuses 5 126 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 47 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 131 XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US...

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