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Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:

•

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

•

You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your vehicle.

Also see

Tires on page 439

.

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

Driving on Snow or Ice

Most of the time, those places where the tires
meet the road probably have good traction.

However, if there is snow or ice between the tires
and the road, you can have a very slippery
situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,
and will need to be very careful.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Envoy Denali

Page 1: ...145 Universal Home Remote System 149 Storage Areas 160 Sunroof 164 Instrument Panel 165 Instrument Panel Overview 168 Climate Controls 186 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 197 Driver Information Center DIC 218 Audio System s 236 Driving Your Vehicle 301 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 302 Towing 354 Service and Appearance Care 377 Service 380 Fuel 382 Checking Things Under the Hood 388 R...

Page 2: ... Appearance Care 482 Vehicle Identification 491 Electrical System 492 Capacities and Specifications 502 Maintenance Schedule 503 Maintenance Schedule 504 Customer Assistance Information 525 Customer Assistance and Information 526 Reporting Safety Defects 544 Index 547 2 ...

Page 3: ...l describes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual the vehicle Canadian Owner...

Page 4: ...anual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning 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 avo...

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

Page 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Page 7: ... Infants and Young Children 45 Child Restraint Systems 49 Where to Put the Restraint 54 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 66 Airbag System 71 Where Are the Airbags 75 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 W...

Page 8: ...dden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 8 ...

Page 9: ... of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down If the seats have power reclining seatbacks the control used to operate them is located behind the power seat control on the outboard s...

Page 10: ...o decrease lumbar support Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have power lumbar on the driver s and front passenger s seats The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions To increase or decrease support hold the control forward or rearward Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the posi...

Page 11: ...gnate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes To heat only the seatback press the vertical button with the heated s...

Page 12: ...he memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the memory settings do one of the following Press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK P A single chime will sound and the memory position...

Page 13: ...three seconds The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory contr...

Page 14: ... the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats s To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to...

Page 15: ...ight position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the vehicle To raise the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle 15 ...

Page 16: ...d go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback ...

Page 17: ...nt is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down 17 ...

Page 18: ...d flip the seat cushion forward Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback and fold the seatback forward The head restraint will automatically fold out of the w...

Page 19: ...push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back int...

Page 20: ...one ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly to...

Page 21: ... Reminder Light on page 200 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 200 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most...

Page 22: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 22 ...

Page 23: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 23 ...

Page 24: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 24 ...

Page 25: ... belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an ex...

Page 26: ... 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the In...

Page 27: ...p on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 41 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tight...

Page 28: ...would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 28 ...

Page 29: ...too loose It will not 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 The shoulder belt should fit against your body 29 ...

Page 30: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 30 ...

Page 31: ...can 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 serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 31 ...

Page 32: ...seriously 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 force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 32 ...

Page 33: ...d across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 33 ...

Page 34: ...ou can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 34 ...

Page 35: ...t works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are ...

Page 36: ...ll the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 41 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be a...

Page 37: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too mu...

Page 38: ... have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 38 ...

Page 39: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then 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 elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 39 ...

Page 40: ...se parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 35 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located between the interior ...

Page 41: ...u will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 91 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender wil...

Page 42: ...e or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Page 43: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 38 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Page 44: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits 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 44 ...

Page 45: ...st be restrained while in a vehicle CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraint...

Page 46: ...does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 46 ...

Page 47: ...ed or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 47 ...

Page 48: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 49: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Page 50: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 50 ...

Page 51: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Page 52: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 53: ...s that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with tha...

Page 54: ...hild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fa...

Page 55: ...nt seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transport...

Page 56: ... the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use t...

Page 57: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Page 58: ...d follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assi...

Page 59: ... in the cargo area of your vehicle Do not use the rear tie down brackets near the liftgate for attaching top tethers Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the ins...

Page 60: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or o...

Page 61: ...sembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position...

Page 62: ...nd the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If your vehicle has a cargo shade route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If th...

Page 63: ...n a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint 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 ...

Page 64: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 64 ...

Page 65: ...turer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect i...

Page 66: ...g a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 54 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag when an infant in a rear facing...

Page 67: ...r facing child restraint CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the fro...

Page 68: ...s the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 8 or Power Seats on pa...

Page 69: ... belt 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 the lock 69 ...

Page 70: ...e child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 8 If the airbag is off the off indicator will come on and stay on when the key is turned to RUN or START If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn th...

Page 71: ...raint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deploy...

Page 72: ...ety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during ...

Page 73: ...igned to deploy the roof mounted side impact airbags in the event of a vehicle rollover Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and roof mounted side impact airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward...

Page 74: ...them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tell...

Page 75: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 75 ...

Page 76: ... person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the right front passenger and the person directly behind that passenger it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 76 ...

Page 77: ...n moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airba...

Page 78: ...e the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Frontal airbags driver and right front passenger are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts Your vehicle has seat position sensors which enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver s seat and the right front passenger s seat Se...

Page 79: ...safety belt See Off Road Driving on page 319 for tips on off road driving What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash Additionally in the case of a rollover capable roof mounted side impact airbag the sensing system detects that the vehicle is about to roll over The sensing system triggers a release of gas from t...

Page 80: ...l or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions or rollovers for vehicles with roof mounted rollover airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After a frontal airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated Roof mounted rollover airbags may still...

Page 81: ... hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag...

Page 82: ... right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate...

Page 83: ...ose to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints b...

Page 84: ...ear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend tha...

Page 85: ...or in the rearview mirror will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 66 If aft...

Page 86: ...ng upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle o...

Page 87: ... 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 covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 89 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 88: ...tem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 545 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper ...

Page 89: ...stance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 526 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel the inside rev...

Page 90: ...n rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not...

Page 91: ...ave LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger...

Page 92: ... NOTES 92 ...

Page 93: ...13 Retained Accessory Power RAP 114 Starting the Engine 114 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 116 Engine Coolant Heater 116 Active Fuel Management 117 Automatic Transmission Operation 118 Four Wheel Drive 122 Parking Brake 126 Shifting Into Park P 127 Shifting Out of Park P 129 Parking Over Things That Burn 130 Engine Exhaust 131 Running the Engine While Parked 132 Mirrors 133 Manual Rearview Mi...

Page 94: ...versal Home Remote System With Three Round LED 149 Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED 150 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 151 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 156 Storage Areas 160 Glove Box 160 Overhead Console 160 Center Console Storage Area 160 Luggage Carrier 161 Rear Floor Storage Lid 162 Convenience Net 162 Cargo Cov...

Page 95: ...th 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 leave the keys in a vehicle with children 95 ...

Page 96: ...ualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside ...

Page 97: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in operating range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance...

Page 98: ...three seconds and the horn will chirp L Panic Press the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transm...

Page 99: ...FOB BATTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmitter apart 2 Remove ...

Page 100: ...ock the doors whenever you drive CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doo...

Page 101: ... rearward When the door is unlocked you can see a red area on the lever The manual lever on each door works only that door s lock Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s door armrests Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors To unlock the doors press the other side of the switch 101 ...

Page 102: ...ure will not lock the doors See Lockout Protection on page 105 You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off If the feature is turned off the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off do the following 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch o...

Page 103: ...al multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options listed previously and press the lock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the lock options You will have 30 seconds to begin programmi...

Page 104: ...twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unloc...

Page 105: ...age the security lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking yo...

Page 106: ...ment panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 131 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 98 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the cen...

Page 107: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can 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 warm or hot weather 107 ...

Page 108: ...tch to raise the window If you hold the switch down for three to seven seconds after the window has been completely lowered or raised the window will not operate for about 15 seconds Express Down Window AUTO Express down The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the drive...

Page 109: ...he driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull out Extension Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage Detach the sun visor from the center mount and...

Page 110: ...ight should flash 3 Close all doors The security light should turn off after about 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off If a locked door is opened without the key or the RKE transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the thef...

Page 111: ...wait for the security light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm When the alarm is set the power door unlock switch will not work If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Break...

Page 112: ...nce Program on page 532 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts ...

Page 113: ...ne of these works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN T...

Page 114: ...he radio power windows the overhead console and the sunroof if the vehicle has one work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other p...

Page 115: ...ow the cranking motor to cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool d...

Page 116: ...nt Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required Your vehicle may ...

Page 117: ... outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Active Fuel Management Your vehicle s V8 engine may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all or ...

Page 118: ... lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P S...

Page 119: ... shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Park P on page 129 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle ...

Page 120: ... your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You will shift down to the next gear and have more power Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding see Skidding under Loss of Control on page ...

Page 121: ...he vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND 2 without using your brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough To shift to the FIRST 1 position you ...

Page 122: ...ed periods of time Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle has four wheel drive the transfer case knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Use this knob to shift into and out of four wheel drive 2 m Two Wheel High This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive It also provides the best fuel econo...

Page 123: ...NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 126 NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 355 for more information An indicator light in the knob will show you which position the transfer case is in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you shou...

Page 124: ... light to stop flashing and stay on before shifting the transmission into gear If you turn the knob to Four Wheel Low when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setti...

Page 125: ... minimum of 10 seconds The neutral indicator light will come on 6 With the engine running shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second to ensure that the transfer case is in NEUTRAL 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To sh...

Page 126: ...rake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 127: ... transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 122 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 362 To shift into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P...

Page 128: ...rive on page 122 And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into P...

Page 129: ...g Into Park P on page 127 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before 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 can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission s...

Page 130: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 130 ...

Page 131: ... vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO...

Page 132: ...e this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 344 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless yo...

Page 133: ...just the rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Turn the control clockwise for night use return it to the center for daytime use Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar...

Page 134: ...tar See OnStar System on page 145 for more information about the services OnStar provides O On Off This is the on off button Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is li...

Page 135: ... Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Rel...

Page 136: ...tton until the green light comes on indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on off button until the green indicator light turns off Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will nee...

Page 137: ... adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appear in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired zone number appears in...

Page 138: ...riving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Passenger Airbag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing ...

Page 139: ...er of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Va...

Page 140: ...utton After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror it will when on automatically dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes a display in the upper right corn...

Page 141: ...P button once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button until the display blinks F and C Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings After approximately four seconds of inactivity the display will stop blinking and display the last selection ma...

Page 142: ...ntil CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction 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 outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country tri...

Page 143: ...indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 82 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on t...

Page 144: ...it will enter a ratcheting mode This action is harmless It is a warning that the mirror can go no further To stop this action back the mirror up by moving the knob in the opposite direction The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure...

Page 145: ...fogger the defogger also warms the heated driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency adv...

Page 146: ...he services described below or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations see the OnStar Owner s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions C...

Page 147: ...mmands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Hands Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calli...

Page 148: ...r Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar services your vehicle s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and in the even...

Page 149: ... There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an accident hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone network congestion Your Responsibility You may need to increase the volume of your radio to hear the OnStar advisor If the light ...

Page 150: ...n of the device The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A GTE05A Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held radio frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as g...

Page 151: ...nd LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions below If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation with one triangular LED This system provides a way to replace up...

Page 152: ... the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage If you do not know if your garage door opener is...

Page 153: ...nnels 1 Remove the battery cover of the hand held transmitter 2 Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right When the switch is in the up position write on and when a switch is in the down position write off If a switch is set between the up and down position write middle 3 Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows Press and release all three bu...

Page 154: ...rage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 8 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repeat Steps 1 through 8 choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used fo...

Page 155: ...e indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another device such ...

Page 156: ...ion on Universal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 530 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the ...

Page 157: ...eld transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do ...

Page 158: ...ing code device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8...

Page 159: ...sal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...

Page 160: ...nd unlock Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include reading lamps a Universal Home Remote and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 164 and Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED on page 149 or Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED on page 150 for more information Center Console Storage Area Squeeze the front lever on the center c...

Page 161: ... roof places to use for tying things down and may have sliding crossrails These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This releases the crossrail and allows you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it press do...

Page 162: ...sure to secure any such item properly Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid To remove the rear floor storage lid do the following 1 Press the latch release and lift up the latch handle 2 Raise the lid slightly to unhook it 3 Pull the lid toward you to release it from the forward mounting tabs To reinstall the rear floor storage lid reverse the previous steps Make sure the...

Page 163: ...t with the pocket located on the opposite side of the trim panel and release 3 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover 4 Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Squeeze one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cove...

Page 164: ...ned Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 114 Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays...

Page 165: ...hting 183 Exit Lighting 183 Reading Lamps 183 Electric Power Management 184 Battery Run Down Protection 185 Accessory Power Outlet s 185 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 186 Climate Controls 186 Dual Climate Control System 186 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 189 Outlet Adjustment 194 Rear Climate Control System 195 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 197 Instrument Panel Cluster 198 Speedomet...

Page 166: ...s Cap Light 217 Driver Information Center DIC 218 DIC Operation and Displays 219 DIC Warnings and Messages 222 DIC Vehicle Customization 229 Audio System s 236 Setting the Time 238 Radio with CD Base 238 Radio with CD MP3 248 Radio with Six Disc CD 258 Using an MP3 271 XM Radio Messages 277 Navigation Radio System 280 Rear Seat Entertainment System 280 Rear Seat Audio RSA 295 Theft Deterrent Featu...

Page 167: ... NOTES 167 ...

Page 168: ...Instrument Panel Overview 168 ...

Page 169: ...e 113 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 236 I Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 186 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 388 K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls See Driver Information Center DIC on page 218 L Transfer Case Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 122 M Shift Lever and StabiliTrak If Equipped Button Se...

Page 170: ...t ignition position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m beh...

Page 171: ...d exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 23 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Feature N Windshield Wipers ...

Page 172: ...or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 493 and check for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wi...

Page 173: ... if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps turn on They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster comes on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers 8 M...

Page 174: ... and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer L Windshield Washer To spray washer fluid on the windshield press the windshield washer paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed CAUTION In fr...

Page 175: ...center of the control The rear window washer uses the fluid from the same reservoir as the windshield washer However the rear window washer runs out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may have a headlamp washer system The button to operate this feature is located on the instrument panel a...

Page 176: ...ory of a set speed With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your 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 the brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use you...

Page 177: ...me vehicles have a cruise light on the instrument panel cluster that will come on 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 of course shuts off the cruise control But you do not need to reset it Once you are going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on...

Page 178: ...ime you do this you will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When...

Page 179: ... position is selected This position is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada i Automatic DRL AHS Turn the knob to this symbol to put the system into automatic headlamp mode An indicator comes on when the position is selected Parking Lamps Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking lamps as well as the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Ligh...

Page 180: ... driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamps knob is in automatic headlamp mode The light sensor detects daytime light The trans...

Page 181: ...e and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on ...

Page 182: ...fog lamps are on Fog lamps turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Press the knob back into its s...

Page 183: ...d the dome lamps come on as long as the dome override lamp override button is not pressed in When all the doors are closed the lamps stay on for a short period of time and then turn off automatically If you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lamps come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override is on Exit Lighting With exit lighting the i...

Page 184: ...or very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehi...

Page 185: ...t is on the rear of the center floor console Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the accessory power outlet Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power...

Page 186: ...er to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehi...

Page 187: ... side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode Recirculation Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is active Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and or dust from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of you...

Page 188: ...rformance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the wi...

Page 189: ...l activate them Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your v...

Page 190: ...the temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the passenger The passenger s temperature setting can be set to match and link to the driver s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button for three seconds When adjusting the driver s side temperature setting the passenger s sid...

Page 191: ...rn the driver s or passenger s side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Manual O...

Page 192: ...your vehicle more quickly Recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi level modes but it cannot be used with floor defog or defrost modes Defog and defrost modes are described later in this section If recirculation mode is selected with floor defog or defrost modes the indicator will flash three times and then turn off indicating the selection is not available You may also notice that the air ...

Page 193: ...mance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be reduced if the climate control system is used properly You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield Defog Use this setting to clear the windows...

Page 194: ...d not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weat...

Page 195: ...e rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting Use the mode knob to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area PWR Power Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off H Panel When panel mode is selected the rear system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets Bi level When bi level mode is selected the rear sy...

Page 196: ...ate control system The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting P On Off Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off z9 y Fan Press this button to adjust the fan speed z y Mode Press this button to change the direction of airflow panel bi level or floor to the rear seat area The rear control will only turn o...

Page 197: ...t you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages ...

Page 198: ... to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel version shown Canada and Base similar 198 ...

Page 199: ...new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 219 The...

Page 200: ...r the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for s...

Page 201: ...ready CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle If the airbag re...

Page 202: ...nd OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger s frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is e...

Page 203: ...s Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is failsafe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance ...

Page 204: ...ans that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service CAUTION If th...

Page 205: ...hile this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage displays the battery voltage in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system The gage may t...

Page 206: ...ake The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means your vehicle has a brake problem A chime may also sound when the light comes on Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts wor...

Page 207: ... driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have anti lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 206 earlier in this section The ABS warning light should come on briefly when yo...

Page 208: ... the system If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center a message will appear also see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222 and StabiliTrak System on page 309 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area it means that the engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle unde...

Page 209: ... PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222 Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 439 for more information This light will flash for approximately 70 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system See Tire Pressure Monitor ...

Page 210: ... technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel syst...

Page 211: ... as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing fol...

Page 212: ...est equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to kn...

Page 213: ... soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A...

Page 214: ...t will stay on when the engine is on Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 111 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Yo...

Page 215: ...en at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in fo...

Page 216: ...serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If th...

Page 217: ...ok a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank ...

Page 218: ...et stem located on the instrument panel cluster Turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 199 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons 3 Trip Information Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers and timer t Fuel Information Press this button to display the current range fuel used average fu...

Page 219: ...e steering wheel These buttons are trip information fuel information customization and select The button functions are detailed in the following pages Trip Information Button 3 Trip Information Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER TRIP A TRIP B TIRE PRESSURES and TIMER Odometer Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display This mode shows the t...

Page 220: ...e pressure for the rear passenger s side tire Timer The DIC can be used as a timer Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer...

Page 221: ...omy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Engine Oil Life System Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life It will show 100 when the system is reset after an o...

Page 222: ...hem from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and ...

Page 223: ... Washer Fluid on page 418 This message clears itself after 10 seconds or you can press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CURB VIEW ACTIVATED This message displays when the passenger outside rearview mirror moves into the curb view position See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 144 for more information DRIVER DOOR AJAR This m...

Page 224: ... Tank on page 385 and Fuel on page 382 for more information ICE POSSIBLE This message may display if the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway If the temperature rises to a safe level the message clears This message clears itself after 10 seconds or you can press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display ...

Page 225: ...vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and li...

Page 226: ...the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 205 The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode The vehicle is safe to drive however you should have the electrical system checked by your dealer Press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this me...

Page 227: ...age may display if driving conditions delay StabiliTrak system initialization This is normal Once the system initializes this message will no longer be displayed on the DIC STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle...

Page 228: ...play by pressing any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem The DIC message is also cancelled if the ignition is turned off The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon light may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap is still not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 210 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when you momentarily press the Stab...

Page 229: ... through the available customizable options After pressing the customization button VEHICLE SETTINGS momentarily displays before going to a customization option Lock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS IN GEAR appears in the display To select your preference for automatic locking press the select button while LOCK DOORS IN GEAR is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button w...

Page 230: ...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 Door Locks on page 102 Lock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter press the sele...

Page 231: ...ed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS default The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter UNLOCK FEEDBACK HORN The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter UNLOCK FEEDBACK BOTH The parking lamps will flash each ti...

Page 232: ...ehicle Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select butt...

Page 233: ...rrors and Pedals on page 12 Seat Recall Press the customization button until SEAT RECALL OFF appears in the display To select your preference for recall of the driver s memory seat mirrors and adjustable pedals if your vehicle has this feature press the select button while SEAT RECALL OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices SEAT RECALL OFF d...

Page 234: ...fted into REVERSE R When the vehicle is placed in PARK P or in any forward gear the mirror will return to the normal driving position following a short delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 14...

Page 235: ...RANCAIS French ESPANOL Spanish Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature If you accidentally choose a language that you do not want or understand press and hold the customization button and the trip information button at the same time The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in thei...

Page 236: ...e distance will be displayed in kilometers km and fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and exit out of the customizable options Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features Driving wit...

Page 237: ...eering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment ...

Page 238: ... and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display The time can be set with the 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 UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on...

Page 239: ...tations can also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada XM offers a large variety of coast to coast channels including music news sports talk traffic weather U S subscribers and children s programming XM provi...

Page 240: ...compensation at faster vehicle speeds To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF displays Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display shows the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio on...

Page 241: ...e Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID midrange without Bose or TREB treble displays Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hol...

Page 242: ...tion To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control displays ALL CENTERED displays a beep sounds and the display level adjusts to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a ...

Page 243: ... radio can switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbutton...

Page 244: ... vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio Messages for XM Only See...

Page 245: ...r and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free o...

Page 246: ...each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF displays SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is pressed more than once the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows f...

Page 247: ...y hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There could have been a problem while burning the CD The label could be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any othe...

Page 248: ...y messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station ...

Page 249: ...lockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume DISPL Display When the ignition is turned off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the DISPL knob to change the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the DISPL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four differ...

Page 250: ...stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band o SCAN p Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds SCAN displays and the radio produces one beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either arr...

Page 251: ... stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID midrange without Bose or TREB treble displays Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or the treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass mid...

Page 252: ...or the rear speakers To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position while it is displayed push the AUDIO knob then push it again and hold it until you hear one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control displays ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To sel...

Page 253: ... is playing If a CD is playing play stops during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT is not 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 information symbol displays Press this button to see the message The message can display the artist song title call in p...

Page 254: ...sts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system...

Page 255: ... of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 299 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD int...

Page 256: ...g either arrow for more than two seconds scans the previous or next tracks at five to eight seconds per track SCAN and the track number displays Press either arrow to stop scanning o TUNE p Turning the TUNE knob fast tracks reverse or advances through tracks The track number displays for each track DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed ...

Page 257: ... are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again The format of the CD is not compatible See Using an MP3 on page 271 later in this section There could have been a problem while burning the CD The label could be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing...

Page 258: ...tional emergencies Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or...

Page 259: ...R Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off o VOLUME p Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if...

Page 260: ...ns SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCN displays and a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either the SCA...

Page 261: ... to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer displays the equalization is set for that preset station Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID midrange without Bose or TREB treble displays Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or...

Page 262: ...lance or fade to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls display ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select an...

Page 263: ...e radio can switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushb...

Page 264: ... your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio Messages for XM Onl...

Page 265: ...on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and th...

Page 266: ... loaded If more than one CD has been loaded a number for each CD displays Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number displays To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button if not already in CD mode then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar displays under the CD number that is playing and the track number displays If an error displays see CD Mess...

Page 267: ...a reduced volume Release the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track displays RPT Repeat With the repeat setting one track or an entire CD can be repeated To use repeat do the following To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT displays Press RPT again to turn off repeat play To repeat the CD you are listening to press and hold the RPT button fo...

Page 268: ...nd a beep sounds Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the desired display then press and hold the knob until a beep sounds The selected disp...

Page 269: ...rded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows Seeking past the last saved track returns to the first saved track To delete tracks from the song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST displays 3 Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to...

Page 270: ... button One beep sounds and S LIST is removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The ai...

Page 271: ...to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 280 for more information Using an MP3 MP3 CD R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc Make sure playlists have a m3u or wpl extension other file extensions may not work Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or va...

Page 272: ...plays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player advances to the ne...

Page 273: ...n this section for more information The new track name appears on the display File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on ...

Page 274: ... scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 299 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice I...

Page 275: ...laying speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays 6 RDM Random Press and release this pushbutton to play the tracks of a current folder or playlist in random order FLDR RDM displays Once all of the tracks a current folder or playlist have played the system moves on to the next folder or playlist and play all of the tracks in random order To ran...

Page 276: ... number and the folder playlist name Time of day mode displays the time of day and the ID3 tag song name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until you see the desired display then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio produces one beep and the selected display becomes the default INFO Information INFO displays when a current track has ID3 tag information Press th...

Page 277: ... system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in ...

Page 278: ...ategory The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 di...

Page 279: ...s acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset butto...

Page 280: ...n should only be if hardware failure If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Check XM Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system The navigation system has built in fea...

Page 281: ...RSE system is for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Re...

Page 282: ...r pads can become damaged if they are not handled or stored properly If the foam ear pads do become damaged or worn out the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1...

Page 283: ...een previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will switch the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC In some countries the video format may be in the PAL system To change the video format perform the following 1 Pre...

Page 284: ...rce on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 295 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push forward on the release button located on the DVD display console 2 Pull the screen down away from you and adjust its position as desired When the video screen is...

Page 285: ...io CDs CD R CD RW Video CD and Photo CD CD R media are fully supported by this DVD player DVD R and DVD RW media is supported if formatted as DVD Video DVD R and DVD RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player The DVD player does not support DVD RAM DVD ROM and DVD Audio media An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player When using th...

Page 286: ...or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression T...

Page 287: ...e beginning of the DVD Press and hold this button for more than three seconds to eject a DVD or CD Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pause butt...

Page 288: ...ll be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Ejecting a Disc DVD Player with Sunroof Press and hold the stop eject button for more than two seconds on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc is ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short p...

Page 289: ...e through a menu z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs e Audio Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for ...

Page 290: ... the remote control backlight on The backlight will time out after about 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates w...

Page 291: ...w play mode To cancel slow play mode press the play pause button u Next Track Chapter Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control 2 Rep...

Page 292: ...ected 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 Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC See Stereo RCA Jacks previously for how to change the video format The language in the audio o...

Page 293: ...y remove the disc from the DVD player This could 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 from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle I lost th...

Page 294: ...ible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player DVD Distortion There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or wa...

Page 295: ...assengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the source You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off P Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear spea...

Page 296: ...e next selection on the tape Press and hold the SEEK button to go to the other side of the tape This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold ...

Page 297: ... preset pushbuttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded Q SOURCE R Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display QSEEK R Press the up o...

Page 298: ...t Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service give...

Page 299: ...to the edge Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast a...

Page 300: ...na is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD CHIME will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again ...

Page 301: ...t Night 334 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 335 City Driving 338 Freeway Driving 339 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 340 Highway Hypnosis 341 Hill and Mountain Roads 342 Winter Driving 344 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 348 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 348 Loading Your Vehicle 349 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 354 Towing 354 Towing Your Vehicle 354 Recreational Veh...

Page 302: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Page 303: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 304: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 305: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 306: ...ke pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in t...

Page 307: ...d up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 380 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away ABS will chec...

Page 308: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 309: ... with traction to move the vehicle StabiliTrak System Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions Traction control activates when the controller senses wheel spin StabiliTrak will selectively apply the brakes...

Page 310: ...arts the vehicle The StabiliTrak light will be off and no DIC messages will be displayed TRACTION CONTROL OFF The driver can modify the engine speed management system by momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak button on the transmission shift handle The StabiliTrak light will come on and TRACTION CONTROL OFF will be displayed For vehicles without a DIC the StabiliTrak indicator light will come on Mom...

Page 311: ...ction control coming on If the controller detects excessive wheel spin in this mode the StabiliTrak indicator light may blink and the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayed to warn the driver that damage may occur to the transfer case It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice o...

Page 312: ... actively controlling vehicle stability Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction Control Off Mode Solid StabiliTrak Off Solid Off StabiliTrak Off Mode StabiliTrak indicator light will flash when system first enters this mode Blinking StabiliTrak Active Blinking Off StabiliTrak system activates using engine speed management brake traction control and or stability control Solid Service StabiliT...

Page 313: ...le turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will blink and the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control...

Page 314: ... in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the ve...

Page 315: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 306 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 316: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender...

Page 317: ...y dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your vehicle s mi...

Page 318: ...dled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you wi...

Page 319: ...that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if the vehicle has them are properly ...

Page 320: ...making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier items as far forw...

Page 321: ... s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can he...

Page 322: ...y throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety belts Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can t...

Page 323: ...or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road sig...

Page 324: ...may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper...

Page 325: ...traction 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 Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 326: ...l at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if the wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going...

Page 327: ...r case to NEUTRAL when you 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 This is because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK ...

Page 328: ...nk or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help the 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 This coul...

Page 329: ...ght down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to PARK P and w...

Page 330: ...wnhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or ...

Page 331: ...on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and 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 dow...

Page 332: ...upt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents...

Page 333: ...round from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 335 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have...

Page 334: ...at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driv...

Page 335: ...jects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you cannot stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction is not as good...

Page 336: ...rakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough...

Page 337: ... to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down all...

Page 338: ...ity 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 Freeway Driving on page 339 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 339: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 340: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 341: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second an...

Page 342: ...oad Driving on page 319 for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift do...

Page 343: ... go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be...

Page 344: ...oth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the...

Page 345: ...Brake System ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 307 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise cl...

Page 346: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to ke...

Page 347: ... long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close t...

Page 348: ...res If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth you can destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 461 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around the front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into Four Wheel High Then ...

Page 349: ...R or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the d...

Page 350: ...engers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 6...

Page 351: ...pant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 351 ...

Page 352: ...go should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Your vehicle may have an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 360 for additional information Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the ...

Page 353: ...you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights Please note your vehicle s Certification Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it ca...

Page 354: ...vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 319 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a snow plow Notice...

Page 355: ...wed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following You may also need brakes for the vehicle being towed See your dealer for additional trailering information Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the trailering capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some ve...

Page 356: ...ith all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Four wheel drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you follow the proper procedures The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed so it is impo...

Page 357: ... to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on page 122 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL N position for your vehicle 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to th...

Page 358: ...n the engine off but leave the ignition on 4 Firmly set the parking brake 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 6 Shift th...

Page 359: ... manufacturer s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be sta...

Page 360: ...ng The ignition has to be on for the system to inflate in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride height after loading The system can lower the vehicle to the standard ride height after unloading with the ignition on and also for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off You may hear the compressor operating when you load your vehicle and periodically as the system adjusts th...

Page 361: ...tection mode is activated the compressor operates for about 30 seconds to one minute without raising the vehicle depending on the amount of overload This will continue each time the ignition is turned on until the rear axle load is reduced below GAWR Indicator Light The indicator light on the inflator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for internal system error If...

Page 362: ...lways follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in acceleration braking handlin...

Page 363: ...ansmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For e...

Page 364: ... kg 3 73 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 4WD Envoy L6 Engine 3 42 5 200 lbs 2 359 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 3 73 5 700 lbs 2 858 kg 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg 4 10 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 4WD Envoy V8 Engine 3 42 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loa...

Page 365: ...who will be riding in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in your vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you 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 for more information ab...

Page 366: ...of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trai...

Page 367: ... and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1 000 lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being ab...

Page 368: ...limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so the distance A remains the same both before and after coup...

Page 369: ... chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 lbs 680 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain the...

Page 370: ...ontinued Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Dual Climate Control System on page 186 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always k...

Page 371: ...ehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact ...

Page 372: ...down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or a lower gear under heavy loads or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than ...

Page 373: ... absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your ve...

Page 374: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s 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 trailer...

Page 375: ... Signal Brown Running Lamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the headlamps to boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery Your vehicle ma...

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Page 377: ...t Overview 390 Engine Oil 394 Engine Oil Life System 398 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 400 Automatic Transmission Fluid 401 Engine Coolant 405 Radiator Pressure Cap 408 Engine Overheating 408 Cooling System 411 Engine Fan Noise 416 Power Steering Fluid 417 Windshield Washer Fluid 418 Brakes 419 Battery 422 Jump Starting 423 Rear Axle 428 Four Wheel Drive 428 Front Axle 429 Bulb Replacement 430 Halogen...

Page 378: ...ing the Spare Tire and Tools 466 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 469 Secondary Latch System 475 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 478 Spare Tire 481 Appearance Care 482 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 482 Fabric Carpet 483 Leather 484 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 485 Care of Safety Belts 485 Weatherstrips 485 Washing Your Vehicle 486 Cleaning Exte...

Page 379: ...lectrical System 492 Add On Electrical Equipment 492 Headlamps 492 Windshield Wiper Fuses 492 Power Windows and Other Power Options 492 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 493 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 493 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 499 Capacities and Specifications 502 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 379 ...

Page 380: ...and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer ca...

Page 381: ...do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want...

Page 382: ...before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep your engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance GM recommends the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octa...

Page 383: ...lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 210 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that wi...

Page 384: ...ane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to...

Page 385: ...eling 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 Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise Whi...

Page 386: ...r you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 486 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Mal...

Page 387: ...amp on page 210 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 You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a veh...

Page 388: ...oolant 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 1 To open the hood first pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver s side 388 ...

Page 389: ...hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary 389 ...

Page 390: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 390 ...

Page 391: ...iew See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 401 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 394 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 408 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 394 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 423 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See...

Page 392: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 392 ...

Page 393: ...ck See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 401 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 394 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 408 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 423 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 417 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake...

Page 394: ...ee Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level W...

Page 395: ...ecifications on page 502 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area F that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the ...

Page 396: ...meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 396 ...

Page 397: ... Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide ea...

Page 398: ... It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has GM trained people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check t...

Page 399: ...d could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from t...

Page 400: ... filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lif...

Page 401: ...eaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at ...

Page 402: ...gh speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature...

Page 403: ...minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel The automatic transmission dipstick handle with this symbol on it is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for more information on location 2 Reinstall it ...

Page 404: ...t least twice using the procedure described previously Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If inconsistent readings persist contact your dealer How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517 Add fluid only after checking the tra...

Page 405: ...chever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 408 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rus...

Page 406: ...ch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four tim...

Page 407: ... coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiato...

Page 408: ...1 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for information on location Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 208 for more in...

Page 409: ...til there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can ...

Page 410: ...ngine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of st...

Page 411: ...Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 4 2L L6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine 411 ...

Page 412: ... fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may c...

Page 413: ... the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine 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 In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and th...

Page 414: ...peed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slow...

Page 415: ...o the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 405 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 415 ...

Page 416: ... Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages so you may hear an incre...

Page 417: ...ngine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Cold mark For vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine the level should be at the FULL mark If n...

Page 418: ...on page 390 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding 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 well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 419: ... 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 will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 420: ...und the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake system the brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in t...

Page 421: ...brake 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 with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 422: ...f someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free 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 replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and le...

Page 423: ...ehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it ...

Page 424: ...erminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt...

Page 425: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ...

Page 426: ...or the 4 2L L6 engine and on the accessory drive bracket for the 5 3L V8 engine 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice I...

Page 427: ...umper cables in reverse order that they were installed Do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 427 ...

Page 428: ...should be on a level surface The proper level is from 0 to 3 8 inch 0 to 10 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517 Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an ...

Page 429: ... Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517 Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an ...

Page 430: ...vel to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 435 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if y...

Page 431: ...ver from the headlamp bulb 5 Remove the bulb socket that needs to be replaced by turning it counterclockwise 6 Disconnect the electrical connector from the old bulb 7 Plug the electrical connector into the new bulb using care not to touch the glass with your fingers 8 Install the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise to secure 9 Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6 10 Press down on th...

Page 432: ...o the socket until it clicks 5 Insert the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 6 Reinstall the headlamp assembly by lining up the headlamp assembly with the slots in the headlamp retaining clips 7 Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to secure the headlamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp taillamp or turn signal bulb do the foll...

Page 433: ...elease it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket plate and tighten the three screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up the locator pins with the retainers in the body of the vehicle 11 Reinstall the two screws and tighten 12 Close the liftgate 433 ...

Page 434: ...he rear bumper and locate the bulb socket 2 Turn it counterclockwise to remove from the lamp assembly 3 Holding the socket pull the old bulb to release it from the socket 4 Push in a new bulb into the bulb socket until it clicks 5 Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 434 ...

Page 435: ... from the bulb socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamps 3157 Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 Front Turn Signal Lamps 3457 License Plate Lamp W5W Halogen Headlamps High Beam 9005 HB3 Low Beam 9006 HB4 Rear Turn Signal Stoplamp and Taillamp 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer ...

Page 436: ...e the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to re...

Page 437: ... all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up unt...

Page 438: ...ss The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Rotate the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm 4 Replace the wiper blade 5 Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position 438 ...

Page 439: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 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 maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 447 Overinflat...

Page 440: ...igned to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The...

Page 441: ...458 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 447 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type an...

Page 442: ...on DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side...

Page 443: ...ters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tir...

Page 444: ... degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 447 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without pass...

Page 445: ...ght vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire...

Page 446: ...for New Tires on page 455 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 458 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 447: ...to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the driver s door latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding ...

Page 448: ...mended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck 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 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels TP...

Page 449: ...at the tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire i...

Page 450: ...y occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly The Tire and Loading ...

Page 451: ...ated on the tire s sidewall You will have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined ...

Page 452: ...and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 9 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver s side rear tire check to see if the TPMS warning light is still flashing If yes turn the ignition switch to LOCK to exit the sensor matching process If the TPMS warning light is not flashing the five minute time limit has passed an...

Page 453: ...red operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See W...

Page 454: ...s under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 448 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 502 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places whe...

Page 455: ...size or location of the damage Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehi...

Page 456: ...n your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as yo...

Page 457: ...ility and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase th...

Page 458: ...l safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performa...

Page 459: ...the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory...

Page 460: ...them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others...

Page 461: ... can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage ...

Page 462: ...r the liftgate opening To remove the cover push in on the tab to access the inflator You may have an air inflator kit that is located in the glove compartment It includes a 22 ft 6 7 m hose with three nozzle adapters To use the accessory inflator do the following 1 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and ...

Page 463: ...shutting off again 5 Press and release the switch to turn the inflator off Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store it in its proper location Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 360 for more information To re...

Page 464: ...id and may require the same correction you would 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 be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous...

Page 465: ...ed 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicl...

Page 466: ...mation will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment needed to remove the spare tire is stored under the rear seat To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head See Rear Seat Operation on page 18 for more information 466 ...

Page 467: ...ou remove or restow a tire from to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground A Wheel Wrench B Hoist Shaft C Extension D Retainer E Spare or Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Up 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 106 for more information 2 Attach the ...

Page 468: ...the socket end of the extension C connects to the hoist shaft 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning 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 Latch System on page 475 for more information 468 ...

Page 469: ...y before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If your vehicle has a wheel cap that covers the wheel nuts position the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry it off 469 ...

Page 470: ...k adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 4 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension E Wheel Wrench 5 Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire Front Position Rear Position 470 ...

Page 471: ...TION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fi...

Page 472: ... you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 9 Place the spare tire on th...

Page 473: ...dent 10 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 11 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 12 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 473 ...

Page 474: ...ned with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 502 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 502 for ...

Page 475: ...e correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behin...

Page 476: ... the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 466 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of th...

Page 477: ...ging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the socket end of the extension into the hoist shaft hole on a 45 degree angle downward 12 Be sure that the socket end of the extension...

Page 478: ...rn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cau...

Page 479: ...wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel To avoid this always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible Follow this diagram to store the underbody mounted flat or spare tire A Wheel Wrench B Hoist Shaft C Extension D Retainer...

Page 480: ...y against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench A clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice This indicates that the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to ti...

Page 481: ...re Pressure on page 447 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 469 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 478 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as poss...

Page 482: ...leaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the ...

Page 483: ...te your upholstery while cleaning Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first wi...

Page 484: ... surface After the cleaning process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use...

Page 485: ...can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may ...

Page 486: ...ton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 486 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary ...

Page 487: ...wever 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 to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield wa...

Page 488: ...asive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a v...

Page 489: ...dy If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer ...

Page 490: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Me...

Page 491: ...s labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the follo...

Page 492: ...g Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 88 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor coo...

Page 493: ...don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Com...

Page 494: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps L6 Engine 494 ...

Page 495: ...oling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control Fuses Usage 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Transmission Control Module Canister 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 1 32 Trailer 33 Anti lock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Blower 50 Passenger...

Page 496: ... 37 Headlamp Wiper 38 Rear Window Wiper Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp Relays Usage 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 57 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 496 ...

Page 497: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps V8 Engine 497 ...

Page 498: ...gnition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Fuses Usage 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Powertrain Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector Bank A 32 Trailer 33 Anti lock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Ignition B 50 Passenger s Side Trailer Turn 51 Driver s Side Trai...

Page 499: ...eadlamp Wiper 38 Rear Window Wiper Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block 499 ...

Page 500: ...es Usage 01 Passenger Door Control Module 02 Driver Door Control Module 03 Liftgate Module 2 04 Truck Body Controller 3 Fuses Usage 05 Rear Fog Lamps 06 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 500 ...

Page 501: ...nroof 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps Fuses Usage 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 35 Transmission Control Module 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lamps 38 Driver Side Turn Signal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Passenger Side Turn Signal 44 Heat Ve...

Page 502: ...or more information Cooling System 4 2L L6 10 8 qt 10 2 L 5 3L V8 12 2 qt 11 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 22 0 gal 83 3 L Transfer Case Lubricant 2 0 qt 1 8 L Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0 qt 4 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual R...

Page 503: ...uled Maintenance 507 Additional Required Services 510 Maintenance Footnotes 511 Owner Checks and Services 513 At Each Fuel Fill 513 At Least Once a Month 514 At Least Once a Year 514 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 517 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 519 Engine Drive Belt Routing 520 Maintenance Record 521 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 503 ...

Page 504: ...ties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details Maintenance Requirements Notice Maintenance intervals checks inspections replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty 504 ...

Page 505: ... Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other wa...

Page 506: ...n page 511 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on...

Page 507: ...ives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle See Change Engine Oil Light on page 214 or DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222 Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are ...

Page 508: ...lowing for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter However in some cases Maintenance II may be required more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the light or message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or M...

Page 509: ...nd wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 453 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 514 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling ...

Page 510: ... 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 400 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change...

Page 511: ...dition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and...

Page 512: ...e required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Inspect hoses for cracks chafing leaks kinks and proper installation h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the out...

Page 513: ...oper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 394 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oi...

Page 514: ...f necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 453 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 126 ...

Page 515: ...f the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in ea...

Page 516: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Page 517: ...Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 405 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No...

Page 518: ...ly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer ...

Page 519: ... Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2L L6 Engine 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 2L L6 Engine 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 Engine 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm 15214346 Rear 16 inches 41 cm 15160740 519 ...

Page 520: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 2L V6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine 520 ...

Page 521: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 504 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 513 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 521 ...

Page 522: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 522 ...

Page 523: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 523 ...

Page 524: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 524 ...

Page 525: ...Roadside Assistance Program 532 Courtesy Transportation 535 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 538 Collision Damage Repair 539 Reporting Safety Defects 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 544 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 544 Service Publications Ordering Information 545 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 526: ...the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication by calling 1 800...

Page 527: ...icle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line...

Page 528: ... entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0...

Page 529: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Page 530: ...letter should be addressed to United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 www GMC com 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Numb...

Page 531: ...available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility As...

Page 532: ... Canada during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station approximately 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this servic...

Page 533: ... provide you with specific information regarding this feature Trip Interruption Expense Benefits Your Roadside Assistance Representative can provide you with specific information regarding this feature Additional Services for Canadian Customers Trip Routing Service Upon Request Roadside Assistance will send you detailed computer personalized maps highlighting your choice of either the most direct ...

Page 534: ...ce your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures are covered under GMC s Bumper to Bumper warranty However when other services are utilized our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur For p...

Page 535: ...vincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper U S or Base Warranty Coverage period Canada provided by the New...

Page 536: ... repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating deale...

Page 537: ...Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as sh...

Page 538: ...as operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak steering performance including yaw rate steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration is also recorded This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance...

Page 539: ... information on its operations and data collection Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Pa...

Page 540: ... failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and c...

Page 541: ...ove your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident Do not discuss your personal condition mental frame of mind or anything unrelated to the accident This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance c...

Page 542: ...headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage make...

Page 543: ... you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s ...

Page 544: ... 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada i...

Page 545: ...anual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the servic...

Page 546: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals 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 Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

Page 547: ...80 Passenger Sensing System 82 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 88 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 79 Airbag System cont What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 80 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 Where Are the Airbags 75 Antenna Fixed Mast 299 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 300 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 307 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 207 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels...

Page 548: ...tanding Radio Reception 298 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 300 Automatic Headlamp System 181 Automatic Transmission Fluid 401 Operation 118 B Battery 422 Electric Power Management 184 Run Down Protection 185 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 340 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 307 Emergencies 309 Parking 126 System Warning Light 206 Brake Pedal Throttle 116 Brakes 419 Braking 306 Braking in Emerge...

Page 549: ...Chemical Paint Spotting 489 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 49 Infants and Young Children 45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 56 Older Children 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 66 Where to Put the Restraint 54 Chime Level Adjustme...

Page 550: ...sistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 530 Customer Assistance Offices 530 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 526 Customer Assistance Information cont GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 531 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 544 Roadside Assistance Program 532 Service Publication...

Page 551: ...e Control System 189 Dual Climate Control System 186 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 280 E Electric Power Management 184 Electrical System Add On Equipment 492 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 493 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 493 Headlamps 492 Power Windows and Other Power Options 492 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 499 Windshield Wiper Fuses 492 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System 360 Engine ...

Page 552: ...Flash to Pass 173 Flat Tire 464 Flat Tire Changing 465 Flat Tire Storing 478 Fluid Automatic Transmission 401 Power Steering 417 Windshield Washer 418 Fog Lamps 182 Four Wheel Drive 122 428 Front Axle 429 Fuel 382 Additives 383 California Fuel 383 Check Gas Cap Light 217 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 387 Filling Your Tank 385 Fuels in Foreign Countries 384 Gage 217 Gasoline Octane 382 Gasoline...

Page 553: ...ad Restraints 17 Headlamps 179 431 Automatic Headlamp System 181 Bulb Replacement 430 Daytime Running Lamps 180 Headlamps cont Electrical System 492 Flash to Pass 173 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 432 Halogen Bulbs 430 High Low Beam Changer 173 On Reminder 180 Washer 175 Heated Seats 11 Heater 186 Heater 189 Highbeam On Light 215 Highway Hypnosis 341 Hill and Mountain Roads 342 Ho...

Page 554: ...wer Management 184 Fog 182 Reading 183 LATCH System Child Restraints 56 License Plate Lamps 435 Liftgate Liftglass 106 Liftglass Liftgate 106 Light Airbag Readiness 201 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 207 Brake System Warning 206 Change Engine Oil 214 Charging System 205 Check Gages Warning 216 Check Gas Cap 217 Cruise Control 215 Gate Ajar 216 Highbeam On 215 Low Fuel Warning 217 Malfunction Indic...

Page 555: ...ge Carrier 161 Lumbar Manual Controls 10 Power Controls 10 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 510 At Each Fuel Fill 513 At Least Once a Month 514 At Least Once a Year 514 Introduction 504 Maintenance Footnotes 511 Maintenance Record 521 Maintenance Requirements 504 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 519 Owner Checks and Services 513 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 517 Schedule...

Page 556: ...MP3 271 MyGMLink com 529 N Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 280 New Vehicle Break In 112 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 519 O Odometer 199 Odometer Trip 199 Off Road Driving 319 Off Road Recovery 316 Oil Change Engine Oil Light 214 Engine 394 Pressure Gage 213 Oil Engine Oil Life System 398 Older Children Restraints 42 Online Owner Center 529 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 145 ...

Page 557: ...s Safety Belt 41 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 102 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 25 R Radiator Pressure Cap 408 Radios 236 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 299 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 299 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 280 Radio with CD 238 248 Radio with Six Disc CD 258 Rear Seat Audio 295 Setting the Time 238 Theft Deterrent 296 Understanding Reception 298 Reading...

Page 558: ...mote Keyless Entry RKE System 97 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 98 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 469 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 466 Replacement Bulbs 435 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 544 General Motors 544 United States Government 544 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 90 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 91 R...

Page 559: ...66 Rear Outside Seat Position 63 Right Front Seat Position 66 Security Light 214 Service 380 Accessories and Modifications 380 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 382 California Proposition 65 Warning 381 Doing Your Own Work 381 Engine Soon Light 210 Four Wheel Drive Warning Light 216 Publications Ordering Information 545 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 88 Setting the Time 238 S...

Page 560: ...116 Tilt Wheel 171 Tire Pressure Light 209 Tires 439 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 488 Buying New Tires 455 Chains 461 Changing a Flat Tire 465 Cleaning 488 Different Size 457 If a Tire Goes Flat 464 Inflation Tire Pressure 447 Inflator Accessory 462 Inspection and Rotation 453 Installing the Spare Tire 469 Pressure Monitor System 448 Removing the Flat Tire 469 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 466 Sec...

Page 561: ...al Multifunction Lever 171 U Understanding Radio Reception 298 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 458 Universal Home Remote System 149 150 Operation 151 156 V Vehicle Control 306 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 349 Symbols 5 Vehicle Customization DIC 229 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 538 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 491 Service Parts Identification Label 491 Ventilation Adjustment 194 ...

Page 562: ... Tire Balance 459 Different Size 457 Replacement 460 Where to Put the Restraint 54 Windows 107 Power 108 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 487 Washer 174 Washer Fluid 418 Wiper Blade Replacement 436 Wiper Fuses 492 Wipers 173 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 174 Winter Driving 344 X XM Radio Messages 277 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 300 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 505 562 ...

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