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GMC 2007 Yukon XL, Owner'S Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light

With the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), this light
will come on when you
start your engine and
may stay on for
several seconds.

That is normal. If the light does not come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.

If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. A chime
will sound when the light stays on. If the regular
brake system warning light is not on, you still have
brakes, but you do not have ABS. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on you do
not have ABS and there is a problem with your
regular brakes. In addition to both lights, you
will also hear a chime sound on the first
occurrence of a problem and each time the
vehicle is shut off and then restarted. See Brake
System Warning Light on page 250.

The ABS warning light should come on briefly
when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light
does not come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Yukon XL

Page 1: ...stem 175 Universal Home Remote System 179 Storage Areas 190 Sunroof 197 Instrument Panel 199 Instrument Panel Overview 202 Climate Controls 227 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 242 Driver Informati...

Page 2: ...Tires 510 Appearance Care 555 Vehicle Identification 565 Electrical System 565 Capacities and Specifications 573 Maintenance Schedule 575 Maintenance Schedule 576 Customer Assistance Information 595 C...

Page 3: ...eatures 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 fron...

Page 4: ...nual 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...

Page 5: ...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 de...

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

Page 7: ...er Belt Height Adjustment 51 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 52 Right Front Passenger Position 52 Center Front Passenger Position 53 Rear Seat Passengers 54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 57 Safety...

Page 8: ...ain 102 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 103 Passenger Sensing System 104 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 110 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 111 Restraint System Che...

Page 9: ...ment 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 To move a manual seat forward or rearward 1 Lift the ba...

Page 10: ...r part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is lo...

Page 11: ...nd hold the top of the control To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar suppor...

Page 12: ...for high two for medium and one for low J Heated Seat and Seatback Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is worki...

Page 13: ...and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard indicating that the position has been stored A second seating mirror and t...

Page 14: ...osition is still not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver s door panel between buttons 1 and 2 With the vehicle in PARK P the driv...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...osition 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...le you push the head restraint down The front seats may have head restraints that also tilt forward and rearward To tilt the head restraint grasp the top of the restraint while pressing the button B l...

Page 19: ...ed on the Rear Seat Audio RSA panel M Heated Seat To heat the seat cushion press the button with the heated seat symbol A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the featu...

Page 20: ...ease fold and tumble feature Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat s To fold and tumble the seat do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the s...

Page 21: ...this position creates a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the same lever again to release...

Page 22: ...d pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not prop...

Page 23: ...cle has them do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the saf...

Page 24: ...g 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 re...

Page 25: ...pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not proper...

Page 26: ...seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel beh...

Page 27: ...ure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position CA...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...he seat down until it latches to the floor The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash T...

Page 30: ...s if your vehicle has them do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the s...

Page 31: ...tice 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 f...

Page 32: ...ng and Tumbling the Second Row Seat s from the Third Row Seats or Outside CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudd...

Page 33: ...d or removed from the vehicle Folding the Seatback s To fold the seatback do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Remove all items on the seat cushion Notice Folding...

Page 34: ...ird Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space To tumble the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Make sure the head rests are compl...

Page 35: ...thing that could become trapped under the seat 3 Release the seat from the tumbled position by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat 4 Pull the seat down...

Page 36: ...seat wheels out of the vehicle Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle 2 Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the...

Page 37: ...erson sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly...

Page 38: ...t not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside...

Page 39: ...even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or kil...

Page 40: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 40...

Page 41: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 41...

Page 42: ...unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has...

Page 43: ...serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there a...

Page 44: ...slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enou...

Page 45: ...ips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your a...

Page 46: ...oo 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...

Page 47: ...otection 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 i...

Page 48: ...an 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 s...

Page 49: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 50: ...oss 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 wor...

Page 51: ...lder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effect...

Page 52: ...more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to...

Page 53: ...nger tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap sho...

Page 54: ...thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one pr...

Page 55: ...ut 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 61 Make sure the release button on the buckle is posit...

Page 56: ...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 force...

Page 57: ...vide added safety belt comfort for older children who 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...

Page 58: ...rt guide to the safety belt 1 For the second row remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body If your vehicle has a third row remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the...

Page 59: ...ic 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 c...

Page 60: ...arts 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 54 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses th...

Page 61: ...crash you 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 113 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safet...

Page 62: ...raint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the...

Page 63: ...s sitting in a rear seat outside position move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the second row center position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In eith...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...t 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...

Page 66: ...oes 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 l...

Page 67: ...d 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 desi...

Page 68: ...t 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 par...

Page 69: ...e 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 secure...

Page 70: ...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 wi...

Page 71: ...aint 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...

Page 72: ...elt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 76 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint i...

Page 73: ...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...

Page 74: ...restraint A label on your sun visor says 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 A child in a rear...

Page 75: ...estraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger s airbag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint...

Page 76: ...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 chi...

Page 77: ...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...

Page 78: ...d and 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...

Page 79: ...ehicle has one Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor For models with 60 40 second row seating the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anc...

Page 80: ...the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed For models with 60 40 second row seating the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each...

Page 81: ...ion Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger position or the third row passenger side seating position if your vehicl...

Page 82: ...le 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 vehic...

Page 83: ...ontact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or...

Page 84: ...her according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head rest restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether o...

Page 85: ...your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 76 If your vehicle has a third row there is no top tether anchor in the passenger side seating posit...

Page 86: ...the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the re...

Page 87: ...ther and the position that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower An...

Page 88: ...t in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 74 In...

Page 89: ...facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off W...

Page 90: ...that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on...

Page 91: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you...

Page 92: ...the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 8 If the airbag is off the off indicator will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START If a child restraint has b...

Page 93: ...e driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted rollover airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment Roof mounted rollover airbag...

Page 94: ...reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All airbags are designed t...

Page 95: ...ag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and roof mounted rollover 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 we...

Page 96: ...de Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 62 or Infants and Young Children on page 65 Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door in the firs...

Page 97: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 97...

Page 98: ...person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted rollover airbag for the right front passenger and the person directly be...

Page 99: ...ausing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub...

Page 100: ...derate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doe...

Page 101: ...ned threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof mounted airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts Both roof mounted rollover airbags will deploy when eithe...

Page 102: ...Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupan...

Page 103: ...flation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may b...

Page 104: ...n and Event Data Recorders on page 607 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passe...

Page 105: ...seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right f...

Page 106: ...airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger s airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If...

Page 107: ...on of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you t...

Page 108: ...appens turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended...

Page 109: ...45 for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat c...

Page 110: ...stem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 613 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can...

Page 111: ...Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 596 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whethe...

Page 112: ...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...

Page 113: ...ve 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 infl...

Page 114: ...NOTES 114...

Page 115: ...ems 138 Content Theft Deterrent 139 PASS Key III 141 PASS Key III Operation 141 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 143 New Vehicle Break In 143 Ignition Positions 144 Retained Accessory Power RAP 145...

Page 116: ...sist Mirrors 174 Outside Convex Mirror 175 Outside Heated Mirrors 175 OnStar System 175 Universal Home Remote System 179 System Identification 179 Universal Home Remote System 180 Universal Home Remot...

Page 117: ...ld be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriou...

Page 118: ...eral Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause in...

Page 119: ...on on page 119 If you are still having trouble see your dealer retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The vehicle s doors can be locked and unlocked f...

Page 120: ...ons on page 282 for additional information Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 139 Unlock Press the unlock button to unlock the driv...

Page 121: ...the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm button is pressed again The ignition must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to preve...

Page 122: ...d Messages on page 272 for additional information 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 transm...

Page 123: ...omatic climate control system and heated seats the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to RUN If your vehicle does not have an automat...

Page 124: ...to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes Remote start can be extended one time After entering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle If the vehic...

Page 125: ...e factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 282 for additiona...

Page 126: ...A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders ca...

Page 127: ...tter and a door or the liftgate is open the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the powe...

Page 128: ...tion With DIC Buttons on page 282 for more information on DIC programming Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from t...

Page 129: ...Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking...

Page 130: ...tem to its highest speed with the recirculation mode off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 227 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 231 CAUTI...

Page 131: ...ear wipers are in motion Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are moved off th...

Page 132: ...glass Always check to make sure the area above the liftgate is clear before opening it To open and close the liftgate press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit...

Page 133: ...nd the liftgate support struts have lost pressure the lights will flash and a chime will sound The liftgate will hold open temporarily then slowly close See your dealer for service before using the li...

Page 134: ...he liftgate and close The liftgate latch will power cinch to closed position Always close the liftgate before driving If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftgate is pressed while power...

Page 135: ...e off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 227 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 231 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you have air outl...

Page 136: ...tion Windows CAUTION Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent CAUTION Continued CAUTION...

Page 137: ...the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the wind...

Page 138: ...n or off An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from...

Page 139: ...e security light goes off If a door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a ten second pre alarm will occur The horn will chirp and the lights will flash If the key is not placed in the ignition...

Page 140: ...alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter 3 Get o...

Page 141: ...orized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your veh...

Page 142: ...tem See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key do the followi...

Page 143: ...full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard st...

Page 144: ...eeds 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 pos...

Page 145: ...the ignition key is turned to LOCK The radio power windows and if the vehicle has a sunroof and the OnStar System will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN...

Page 146: ...to allow 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...

Page 147: ...ehicle is in REVERSE R or while using the cruise control Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows pedal settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 13 for...

Page 148: ...ord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to un...

Page 149: ...elerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation Your vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator For more information on using this display...

Page 150: ...P See Shifting Into Park P on page 161 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 428 CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is...

Page 151: ...position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about...

Page 152: ...ur 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 v...

Page 153: ...g a heavy load or if there is a need to charge a battery installed in a trailer See Towing a Trailer on page 428 for more information When Tow Haul mode is selected the Tow Haul indicator light will c...

Page 154: ...ive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience a vibration in the steering system Front Axle Locking Featur...

Page 155: ...economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in AUTO the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s...

Page 156: ...or AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Turn the knob to the Four Wheel High or AUTO position This can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low The indicator light will flash wh...

Page 157: ...lash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 5 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to Four Wheel Dri...

Page 158: ...not roll 2 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal See Parking Brake on page 160 for more information 3 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN 4 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL...

Page 159: ...e transmission into gear before the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging your vehicle always wait for the Four Wheel Drive Lo...

Page 160: ...ull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake sys...

Page 161: ...TRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 42...

Page 162: ...o leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake...

Page 163: ...which locks the shift lever in PARK P when the ignition is in the LOCK You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmiss...

Page 164: ...rectly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows do...

Page 165: ...gine is running unless you have to If you have left the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not...

Page 166: ...mpass 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 the compass needs to be calibrated For more information...

Page 167: ...fering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass...

Page 168: ...display will return 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 the mirror as that may cause...

Page 169: ...il it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted Compass Operation Press the compass temperature button once briefly to turn the display on or off Compass Calibration The compass may need cal...

Page 170: ...magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and varianc...

Page 171: ...d air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance Outside Trailer Tow Mirrors If your vehicle has trailer towing type mirrors they can be adjusted so you ca...

Page 172: ...to select the passenger s side mirror Press either A or B again to deselect the mirror To adjust each mirror press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the directio...

Page 173: ...the mirrors in to the folded position If the mirrors are accidentally folded unfolded manually they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happ...

Page 174: ...y on page 166 or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 168 for more information Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If your vehicle has the memory package the out...

Page 175: ...fogger button is pressed the heated mirrors are also turned on See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 231 or Climate Control System on page 227 for more informati...

Page 176: ...er s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase...

Page 177: ...pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location b...

Page 178: ...rage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed ar...

Page 179: ...Diode LED indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED If there are three round LED indicator l...

Page 180: ...erference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorize...

Page 181: ...curate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming the Universal Home Remote System Follow these steps to program up to three devices 1 Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Re...

Page 182: ...olling 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 hangin...

Page 183: ...al 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...

Page 184: ...mote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 600 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home...

Page 185: ...See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door...

Page 186: ...d slowly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until progra...

Page 187: ...procedure Follow these steps to program up to three devices 1 To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer...

Page 188: ...the up position write Left When a switch is in the down position write Right If a switch is set between the up and down position write Middle The switch settings that you wrote down in Step 2 will no...

Page 189: ...e The indicator lights will turn on 6 Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly...

Page 190: ...same time for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights located directly above the buttons begin to blink rapidly 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes fr...

Page 191: ...vehicle The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof It may also have crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports Not...

Page 192: ...ure it is tight If you need to carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as they will go Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers...

Page 193: ...tion do the following 1 Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets 2 Let the cover move forward to the full retracted position To remove the cover from a regular...

Page 194: ...sed for storing and separating cargo and as a table The maximum load is 200 lbs 91 kg distributed It is located in the rear of the vehicle on upper or lower horizontal guides There are two vertical cu...

Page 195: ...l curved guides 4 Push down on the rear of the system and raise the front rollers up the vertical curved guides 5 Push the system forward until all three sets of rollers are resting on the guides and...

Page 196: ...y and allow it to stay upright Inside the system are two removable dividers To remove unhook the loops at the ends of each divider When not in use slide the hinge covers back and the storage system wi...

Page 197: ...nroof press and hold the rear of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the driver s side switch until the sunroof rea...

Page 198: ...hen the sunroof is closed Vent The sunroof has an express vent open feature From the closed position press the rear of the passenger s side switch to vent the sunroof To stop the sunroof partway press...

Page 199: ...tic Headlamp System 217 Fog Lamps 218 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 219 Instrument Panel Brightness 219 Dome Lamps 220 Dome Lamp Override 220 Entry Lighting 220 Exit Lighting 220 Reading Lamps 220 Elect...

Page 200: ...ng Light 251 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 252 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 252 Tire Pressure Light 253 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 254 Oil Pressure Gage 257 Oil Pressure Light 258 Security Light 259...

Page 201: ...an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 324 Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 330 XM Radio Messages 338 Navigation Radio System 340 Rear Seat Entertainment System 340 Rear Seat Audio RSA 35...

Page 202: ...Instrument Panel Overview United States version shown Canada similar 202...

Page 203: ...ons See Cruise Control on page 212 M Tilt Wheel Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 205 N Horn See Horn on page 205 O Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 354 P Climate Con...

Page 204: ...warning flashers work no matter what 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...

Page 205: ...el before driving Raising it to the highest level gives more room to exit and enter your vehicle The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the column To tilt the wheel hold th...

Page 206: ...igh Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 208 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass on page 208 N Windshield Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 208 L Windshield Washer See Windshield...

Page 207: ...The lever will return by itself when it is released An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows...

Page 208: ...ward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades befo...

Page 209: ...n the wipers To turn on the Rainsense feature the wipers must be set to one of the five delay settings on the multifunction lever Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rainsensor Si...

Page 210: ...in the switchbank under the climate controls Push the heated washer fluid button to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system The indicator light will flash This activation will initiate four...

Page 211: ...wiper delay slide the lever to this setting Z Rear Wiper To turn on the rear wiper slide the lever to this setting Rear Wiper Wash To turn on the rear wiper wash push the button on the end of the tur...

Page 212: ...his can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes cruise control is turned off If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system a...

Page 213: ...rake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on whe...

Page 214: ...red speed then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press the RES button Each time you do this you will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To...

Page 215: ...ncel button on the steering wheel Press the On Off button on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition the cruise control set speed memory is erased...

Page 216: ...s off the headlamps will continue to stay on Turn the control to the off position to turn the headlamps off or the battery will be drained A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when...

Page 217: ...gular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside the automatic headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with the taillam...

Page 218: ...ou can program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 282 As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when n...

Page 219: ...ve the overhead console a dark green switched power wire and a black ground wire For further information on roof mount emergency lamp installation please visit the GM Upfitter website at www gmupfitte...

Page 220: ...ur vehicle has an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position If the dome override button is pressed in the...

Page 221: ...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 wo...

Page 222: ...ermine how close these objects are from your bumper within this area CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision URPA does not Operate above speeds of 5 mph 8 km...

Page 223: ...URPA is off The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if the vehicle is in REVERSE R If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC PARKING ASSIST OFF will display on the screen URPA auto...

Page 224: ...ber amber red will flash When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC sc...

Page 225: ...ff As always drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle Always look behind you being sure to check for other vehicles obstructions and blind spots For Driver Information Center messages related...

Page 226: ...ur dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs...

Page 227: ...cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from th...

Page 228: ...elected when in Floor Mode The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section By positioning the right knob between...

Page 229: ...se the temperature on the driver s side or the passenger side of the vehicle for the dual zone system Air Conditioning Press this button on the left knob to turn the air conditioning system on or off...

Page 230: ...will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is close to freezing Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a...

Page 231: ...s side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver s side The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is possib...

Page 232: ...setting the indicator on the PASS button will illuminate and both the driver s side and passenger s side temperature displays will be shown Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation...

Page 233: ...the solar sensor see Sensors later in this section To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the eng...

Page 234: ...ir delivery mode without turning the system on Pressing one of these buttons when in automatic control will place the mode under manual control The air delivery mode setting will be displayed and the...

Page 235: ...urning off the engine Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning A C compressor on and off When air conditioning is selected an indicator light will come on to le...

Page 236: ...ted in the headliner above the driver side seat and in the headliner above the second row seats measure the temperature of the air inside your vehicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor loca...

Page 237: ...ws of fog or moisture and warm the passengers This mode directs air to the windshield floor outlets and side window vents When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air...

Page 238: ...rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Operation Tips Ke...

Page 239: ...the rear system and the indicator off If the rear controls are adjusted the system will enter a rear independent mode Airflow in the rear will then be directed according to the settings of rear contr...

Page 240: ...oning controls are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls To turn the system on pr...

Page 241: ...lows you to manually adjust the fan speed To decrease airflow press the button with the fan and down arrow symbol Pressing the fan up button when the system is off will turn the system on The air deli...

Page 242: ...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 lig...

Page 243: ...esigned 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 and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and econom...

Page 244: ...imately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed...

Page 245: ...tion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag sym...

Page 246: ...roperly Have your vehicle serviced right away The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it wil...

Page 247: ...icle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing chil...

Page 248: ...on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are drivin...

Page 249: ...mal operating range Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This...

Page 250: ...luid See Brakes on page 489 for more information This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if th...

Page 251: ...f the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have ABS If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have ABS and there is a problem with yo...

Page 252: ...ctive If the StabiliTrak system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service See StabiliTrak System on page 367 for more i...

Page 253: ...SSURE DIC message will accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 272 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the prope...

Page 254: ...n in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile the emission controls might not work as well your vehicle s fuel economy might not be...

Page 255: ...e may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towi...

Page 256: ...uld turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 453 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run...

Page 257: ...or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done th...

Page 258: ...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 i...

Page 259: ...t means that oil is not flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light This light flashes when the vehicle security system is...

Page 260: ...s displayed when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 428 and Tow Haul Mode on page 153 Fuel Gage The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you abou...

Page 261: ...r example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the...

Page 262: ...your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons later in this section for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons If your vehicle h...

Page 263: ...icator T Vehicle Information Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system engine hours Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system p...

Page 264: ...reset stem The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This c...

Page 265: ...ount of fuel is in the fuel tank This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range canno...

Page 266: ...tomatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Management Indicator If your vehicle has this display press the trip fuel button un...

Page 267: ...r more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other...

Page 268: ...sure Monitor System on page 519 See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 524 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 272 for more information Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote K...

Page 269: ...ing and display language If your vehicle has DIC buttons you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays odometer engine hours trip odometer and display language Trip Odometer...

Page 270: ...etro active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started but before it begins moving the display will show the number of miles mi or kilometers km that were driven during the last ignition...

Page 271: ...sages on page 272 for more information Relearn Remote Key To access this display the vehicle must be in PARK P This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle To...

Page 272: ...played on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Multiple messages may appear one after anoth...

Page 273: ...e at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the set reset button or the trip odometer reset stem If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as...

Page 274: ...Check the oil level and correct it as necessary You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears This message clears itself after 10 seconds until...

Page 275: ...rheating on page 478 for further information This message also displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message i...

Page 276: ...the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer See Engine Oil on page 463 PARK ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system after the vehic...

Page 277: ...displays and a chime sounds if the passenger s side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door a...

Page 278: ...e vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service as soon as possible...

Page 279: ...rating properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restar...

Page 280: ...it or if you are driving in extreme off road conditions and require more wheel spin See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 409 To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off see Stabi...

Page 281: ...ire Inspection and Rotation on page 524 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 519 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 518 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this...

Page 282: ...tomization With DIC Buttons Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting Customization features can only be programmed to one se...

Page 283: ...ce to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAG...

Page 284: ...n while it is displayed on the DIC to select it AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature It also allows you to select which do...

Page 285: ...the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF There will be no feedback when you press the lock but...

Page 286: ...ess the unlock button on the RKE transmitter NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain Choose one of the available settings and press the set reset button while...

Page 287: ...allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside This happens after the key is turned from RUN to LOCK Press the customization button unt...

Page 288: ...E transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 119 for more information NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current set...

Page 289: ...ill be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R BOTH MIRRORS The driver s and passenger s outside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R NO CHANGE No chan...

Page 290: ...EMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF de...

Page 291: ...led NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain Choose one of the available settings and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it F...

Page 292: ...enu is reached and exited A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself wit...

Page 293: ...ing conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such a...

Page 294: ...date press the left SEEK arrow or the REV reverse button You can also turn the tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default...

Page 295: ...e the time or date press the left SEEK arrow or the REV reverse button or turn the tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Defa...

Page 296: ...or the FWD forward button 3 To decrease the time or date press the left SEEK arrow or the REV reverse button You can also turn the tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the...

Page 297: ...vice 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...

Page 298: ...XM if equipped The selection displays f Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan statio...

Page 299: ...owing steps 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where you want the station stored 3 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds Whenever th...

Page 300: ...st all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press the tune knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization setti...

Page 301: ...category name displays 2 Press either of the two buttons below the desired category label to immediately tune to the first XM station associated with that category 3 Turn the tune knob press the butt...

Page 302: ...annot be corrected contact your dealer Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 338 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the...

Page 303: ...ed There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is da...

Page 304: ...at is currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds on the CD have played Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track If eith...

Page 305: ...n a six disc CD player in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play BAND Press this bu...

Page 306: ...e it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is...

Page 307: ...device continues playing so you might want to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press this button again and the system b...

Page 308: ...ay In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a sa...

Page 309: ...he display shows the selection f Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the left or right SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press...

Page 310: ...g steps 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where you want the station stored 3 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds Whenever that p...

Page 311: ...country talk jazz and classical Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source If the radio has a Bo...

Page 312: ...right or left SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again...

Page 313: ...ld begin playing loading a disc into the system depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing If the ignition or radio is turn...

Page 314: ...damaged While 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 of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not...

Page 315: ...pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD s REV Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within a track Sound is heard...

Page 316: ...tem on page 340 for more information If a disc is inserted into top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the r...

Page 317: ...ther 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 b...

Page 318: ...UX button cycles between the two sources and not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD sl...

Page 319: ...views s REV Reverse Press this button to quickly reverse the CD or DVD at five times the normal speed The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press this button...

Page 320: ...to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished although there might be a delay of up to 30 seconds If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically press the p...

Page 321: ...q Group r Press this button to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press this button to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press this...

Page 322: ...disc Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the radio to eject the disc If a disc is ejected from the radio but not removed the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time The disc is store...

Page 323: ...nch 3 5 mm cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack While a device is connected the radio automatically begins playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers To listen to a device thro...

Page 324: ...ry if available See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 340 for more information Using an MP3 Radio with CD or...

Page 325: ...length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the...

Page 326: ...ted under the root folder The next and previous folder function does not display on a CD R or CD RW that was recorded without folders or playlists When the CD R or CD RW contains only playlists and co...

Page 327: ...insert disc Six Disc CD Player label side up The player pulls it in and the CD R or CD RW should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD R or CD RW in the player it stays in the...

Page 328: ...e CD R or CD RW can be removed If the CD R or CD RW is not removed after several seconds the CD R or CD RW automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press...

Page 329: ...he music navigator feature to play MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the fil...

Page 330: ...e CD remains inside the radio for future listening CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD icon and a message showing disc and or track number displays wh...

Page 331: ...3u wpl or pls extension as other file extensions may not work Minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files an...

Page 332: ...cated under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists Px first and then goes to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT...

Page 333: ...or CD Slot Insert a CD R or CD RW partway into either the top or bottom slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD R or CD RW should begin playing Depending on the format of the disc a soft...

Page 334: ...damaged While 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 of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not...

Page 335: ...s than five seconds have played the previous MP3 WMA file plays Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file If either the left or right SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times the p...

Page 336: ...he scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the sec...

Page 337: ...audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and not indicate No Aux Input Device I...

Page 338: ...he signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after four second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear sh...

Page 339: ...purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 t...

Page 340: ...udio DVD system Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather...

Page 341: ...efore Parental Control was turned on and if the padlock icon is on the display it disappears Parental Control is also turned off by inserting or ejecting a disc by pressing the play icon on the radio...

Page 342: ...ns off after four hours of continuous use To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control located on the right side For optimal audio performance the headphones must be worn correctly Th...

Page 343: ...ed for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be conn...

Page 344: ...ry device The radio can listen to the audio of the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary See Radio with CD and DVD MP3 on page 307 for more information How to Change the RSE Video Screen...

Page 345: ...through the wireless or wired headphones The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Screen...

Page 346: ...n can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc The radio can also turn on the video screen display See Radio with CD and DVD MP3 on page 307 for more information Notice Storing t...

Page 347: ...current active menu and return to the previous menu This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active c Stop Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD...

Page 348: ...versing a DVD audio or CD release the fast reverse button This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward th...

Page 349: ...c selection to clear all numerical inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine Press this button before entering the number Battery Replacemen...

Page 350: ...etimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to play from the...

Page 351: ...d if no disc is present when the EJECT button is pressed on the radio DVD Distortion Video distortion may occur when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way ra...

Page 352: ...hones You can operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off Audio can be heard through wired headphones not included plugged into the jacks on the RSA If your vehicle has this feature audi...

Page 353: ...some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press the seek up arrow or seek down arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold t...

Page 354: ...n arrow to go to the next or previous track or chapter g Mute Voice Recognition Press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only The audio of the wireless and wired headphones if you...

Page 355: ...and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is grea...

Page 356: ...an soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it...

Page 357: ...rket cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna o...

Page 358: ...NOTES 358...

Page 359: ...iving in Rain and on Wet Roads 396 City Driving 399 Freeway Driving 400 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 401 Highway Hypnosis 402 Hill and Mountain Roads 403 Winter Driving 405 If Your Vehicle is Stuck i...

Page 360: ...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 A...

Page 361: ...tes 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 medi...

Page 362: ...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...

Page 363: ...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 collis...

Page 364: ...o push on the brake 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 avera...

Page 365: ...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 450 Anti Lock Brake...

Page 366: ...els 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 pro...

Page 367: ...r locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does th...

Page 368: ...this clears the message s your vehicle does not need servicing If this does not clear the message s then turn the vehicle off wait 15 seconds and then turn it back on again to reset the system If any...

Page 369: ...the engine speed management system See Traction Control Operation next for more information When the traction control system has been turned off you may still hear system noises as a result of the bra...

Page 370: ...cessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Redu...

Page 371: ...a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you ar...

Page 372: ...es you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page...

Page 373: ...edge Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around t...

Page 374: ...ng too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable di...

Page 375: ...ving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you are being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perha...

Page 376: ...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...

Page 377: ...pery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many dri...

Page 378: ...o 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...

Page 379: ...of gravity 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 f...

Page 380: ...re all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materia...

Page 381: ...Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds You appro...

Page 382: ...hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are s...

Page 383: ...can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 361 Dr...

Page 384: ...other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slippi...

Page 385: ...o straight up Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a...

Page 386: ...y back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE R As you are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your...

Page 387: ...to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it is steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you cannot make it up the hill you must back straigh...

Page 388: ...k 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 your brakes an...

Page 389: ...ht down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhil...

Page 390: ...the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhi...

Page 391: ...n an Incline CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high...

Page 392: ...or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and...

Page 393: ...If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe do not try it you probably will not get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water is n...

Page 394: ...o the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs wi...

Page 395: ...en you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep...

Page 396: ...the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even peo...

Page 397: ...droplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflect...

Page 398: ...d drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parkin...

Page 399: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy Se...

Page 400: ...ay 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 Tr...

Page 401: ...sted 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...

Page 402: ...ust 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 t...

Page 403: ...Road Driving on page 377 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 ha...

Page 404: ...o 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 l...

Page 405: ...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 a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you wil...

Page 406: ...reezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caut...

Page 407: ...oads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard...

Page 408: ...e base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the v...

Page 409: ...you need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin the wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your vehicl...

Page 410: ...e accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get...

Page 411: ...lled the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire a...

Page 412: ...ht B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on ti...

Page 413: ...0 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 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage an...

Page 414: ...ant 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 Weigh...

Page 415: ...ositions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the...

Page 416: ...GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle The Certification Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity And if you do have a heavy load you s...

Page 417: ...op or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo ar...

Page 418: ...d if either the front or rear axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle Weight GVW are exceeded Q How do I know if my vehicle can handle a snow plow A Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep pac...

Page 419: ...carried appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle Counter ballast must be properly secured so it will not move during driving Follow the snow plow manufacturer s recommendat...

Page 420: ...before reaching your front GAWR The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification Tire label as shown In order to calculate the amount of wei...

Page 421: ...e load on the front However the front GAWR rear GAWR and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR must never be exceeded CAUTION On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment such as a snow p...

Page 422: ...orner of the Certification Tire label as shown previously See your dealer for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on your vehicle Also see Loading Your Vehicle on page 411 Emerge...

Page 423: ...See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the...

Page 424: ...our wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Fou...

Page 425: ...the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 7 Turn the ignition off Dolly Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If you tow a two wheel drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the...

Page 426: ...4 Firmly set the parking brake 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow dolly CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even...

Page 427: ...compressor operating when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting th...

Page 428: ...airs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trai...

Page 429: ...cle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This...

Page 430: ...eel when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer or...

Page 431: ...t 75 percent of the vehicle s Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR See Weight of the Trailer later in this section Tow Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trai...

Page 432: ...has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Use one of the followi...

Page 433: ...K 2500 4WD Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 Extended Models 3 73 4 10 7 500 lbs 3 402 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GC...

Page 434: ...ur vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of t...

Page 435: ...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 trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent o...

Page 436: ...600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs...

Page 437: ...umper hitch the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper If you will be pulling a trailer that when loaded...

Page 438: ...s 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 them properly If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTr...

Page 439: ...e through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use t...

Page 440: ...n turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can re...

Page 441: ...and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and...

Page 442: ...ase the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer c...

Page 443: ...e brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often whe...

Page 444: ...o a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector available through your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Tur...

Page 445: ...n Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the wires are not connected They should be connected by y...

Page 446: ...ly use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR for your vehicle CWR is the maximum weight of the load...

Page 447: ...r 459 Checking Things Under the Hood 460 Hood Release 460 Engine Compartment Overview 462 Engine Oil 463 Engine Oil Life System 466 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 468 Automatic Transmission Fluid 471 Engin...

Page 448: ...ding 529 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 530 Wheel Replacement 530 Tire Chains 532 If a Tire Goes Flat 533 Changing a Flat Tire 534 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 535 Removing the Flat Tire and In...

Page 449: ...on 565 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 565 Service Parts Identification Label 565 Electrical System 565 Add On Electrical Equipment 565 Windshield Wiper Fuses 566 Power Windows and Other Power Optio...

Page 450: ...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...

Page 451: ...o 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 B...

Page 452: ...vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance GM recommends the use of...

Page 453: ...eneral Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 454 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Stan...

Page 454: ...in your area General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol mus...

Page 455: ...infrastructure locator html that can help you find E85 fuel Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85...

Page 456: ...y Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That d...

Page 457: ...Do not use cellular phones 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 Do not re e...

Page 458: ...if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off...

Page 459: ...missions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 254 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from...

Page 460: ...can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful...

Page 461: ...sh the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the clo...

Page 462: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine 4 8L and 6 0L similar here is what you will see 462...

Page 463: ...Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 463 J Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 481 K Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 487 L Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See...

Page 464: ...l is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick you need to add at least one quart liter of oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oi...

Page 465: ...burst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that...

Page 466: ...system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHA...

Page 467: ...ot have DIC buttons for more than five seconds The oil life will change to 100 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle the Engine Oil Life System has not reset...

Page 468: ...eplaced On vehicles with a restriction indicator you should inspect the air filter restriction indicator at every oil change and replace the engine air cleaner filter when the indicator tells you to O...

Page 469: ...icles Without an Air Filter Restriction Indicator To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6 When you have the engine air cl...

Page 470: ...the screws 7 Reset the air filter restriction indicator if the vehicle has one by pressing the top button on the indicator CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you o...

Page 471: ...to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could com...

Page 472: ...C or more If it is colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid...

Page 473: ...e it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must b...

Page 474: ...t A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally les...

Page 475: ...lean 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 rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine tempe...

Page 476: ...r engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat a...

Page 477: ...ure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark Adding Coolant If you need...

Page 478: ...R IS REDUCED message in the Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument panel See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 272 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine...

Page 479: ...long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer See Towing a Trailer on page 428 If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA...

Page 480: ...service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat protection mode which altern...

Page 481: ...injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until...

Page 482: ...n be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be bu...

Page 483: ...ark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it Se...

Page 484: ...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...

Page 485: ...pper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then kee...

Page 486: ...nt fill procedure steps 1 through 6 Engine Fan Noise If 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 ev...

Page 487: ...system the fans may change to high speed and you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and indicates that the cooling system is functioning properly The fans will change to low speed when...

Page 488: ...and Lubricants on page 588 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fl...

Page 489: ...ich could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylind...

Page 490: ...ed Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light will come on See Brak...

Page 491: ...s may not work well 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 a...

Page 492: ...rake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong wi...

Page 493: ...inings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone...

Page 494: ...hicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you T...

Page 495: ...not in NEUTRAL Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your ra...

Page 496: ...ble attaches See Engine Compartment Overview on page 462 for more information on the location of the remote positive and remote negative terminals CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the en...

Page 497: ...and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not...

Page 498: ...ad battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative t...

Page 499: ...les do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red p...

Page 500: ...been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken fiv...

Page 501: ...also apply to these vehicles There are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect...

Page 502: ...e 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 accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface...

Page 503: ...re aim the headlamps as described in the following procedure The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall...

Page 504: ...d distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off wh...

Page 505: ...dlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom e...

Page 506: ...tion contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the ins...

Page 507: ...socket has one and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 6 Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and inser...

Page 508: ...ing opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulb...

Page 509: ...e the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and rotate the blade assembly away...

Page 510: ...ssembly 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...

Page 511: ...cle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 518 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recomm...

Page 512: ...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 Standard...

Page 513: ...ll GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a du...

Page 514: ...assenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U...

Page 515: ...m 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in...

Page 516: ...the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 411 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 411 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire...

Page 517: ...aid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An a...

Page 518: ...not If your tires do not have enough air under inflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If you...

Page 519: ...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...

Page 520: ...he 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 o...

Page 521: ...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 repla...

Page 522: ...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...

Page 523: ...rear tire the horn chirp will sound two more times to signal the tire learning mode is no longer active Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 11 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as...

Page 524: ...00 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 When It Is Time for New Tires on page 526 an...

Page 525: ...nitor System on page 519 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 573 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to...

Page 526: ...res 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 n...

Page 527: ...use on your vehicle it will not affect vehicle handling CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel co...

Page 528: ...acteristics stability 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...

Page 529: ...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 con...

Page 530: ...ther 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 fact...

Page 531: ...es lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel...

Page 532: ...damage to your vehicle drive slowly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction dev...

Page 533: ...d 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...

Page 534: ...d 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...

Page 535: ...he jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray which is located on the driver s side trim panel over the...

Page 536: ...e jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 4 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut C counterclockwise The tools you will be us...

Page 537: ...Cable G Tire Retainer H Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down I Hoist Shaft Access Hole J Hoist End of Extension Tool K Spare Tire Lock 1 Open the hoist shaft access door C on the bumper to access the s...

Page 538: ...urn 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 Secon...

Page 539: ...plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If needed finish loosening them by hand The nut caps will not come off Using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the co...

Page 540: ...r a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and...

Page 541: ...D to the jack handle extension C Attach the jack handle B to the jack A Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap E Turn the wheel wrench D clockwise to rai...

Page 542: ...eel wrench D to the jack handle extensions C Attach the jack handle B to the jack A Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wrench D clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehic...

Page 543: ...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 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts moun...

Page 544: ...new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 57...

Page 545: ...ehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly which has a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the...

Page 546: ...procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 535 5 If the spare tire does not lower turn the wheel wrench coun...

Page 547: ...ack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper 9 Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 10 Turn the wheel wrench cl...

Page 548: ...the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle fr...

Page 549: ...To continue changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 539 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the p...

Page 550: ...B Hoist Shaft C Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole D Jack Handle Extensions E Wheel Wrench F Hoist Cable G Tire Retainer H Spare Tire Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down I Hoist Shaft Access Hole J Hoist En...

Page 551: ...ench E as shown 4 Insert the open end of the extension J through the hole in the rear bumper I hoist shaft access hole 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel op...

Page 552: ...nstall the spare tire lock 9 Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover To store the tools do the following A Wheel Blocks B Tool Bag with Jack Tools C Retaining Bracket D Wing Nut Retaining Tool Bag E Ja...

Page 553: ...use 4 Turn the wing nut G clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket 5 Use the retaini...

Page 554: ...el drive when the different size spare tire is installed on your vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was...

Page 555: ...g cleaned 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...

Page 556: ...20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as na...

Page 557: ...rea gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or ca...

Page 558: ...an 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...

Page 559: ...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...

Page 560: ...ever 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 soa...

Page 561: ...s would not be covered by your warranty Use only GM approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Do not use stron...

Page 562: ...body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while main...

Page 563: ...frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical...

Page 564: ...e 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 ot...

Page 565: ...ervice Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number...

Page 566: ...n closes after a cool down period protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a c...

Page 567: ...T Steering Wheel Controls Backlight DDM Driver Door Module CTSY Dome Lamps Driver s Side Turn Signal LT STOP TRN Driver s Side Turn Signal Stoplamp DIM Instrument Panel Back Lighting RT STOP TRN Passe...

Page 568: ...Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver s Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The cent...

Page 569: ...rness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger s Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger s Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver s Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Not Used Underhood Fuse Block The und...

Page 570: ...Electronic Stability Suspension Control Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left Trailer Stop Turn Lamp Fuses Usage 4 Engine Controls 5 Engine Control Module Throttle Control 6 Right Trailer Stop Turn...

Page 571: ...railer Park Lamps 25 Driver s Side Park Lamps 26 Passenger s Side Park Lamps 27 Fog Lamps Fuses Usage 28 Horn 29 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp 30 Daytime Running Lamps 31 Driver s Side High Beam...

Page 572: ...ke System 1 65 Starter 66 Stud 2 Trailer Brakes 67 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 68 Electric Running Boards J Case Fuses Usage 69 Heated Windshield Washer System 70 Four Wheel Drive System 71 Stud 1...

Page 573: ...unt see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 8L V8 17 8 qt 16 9 L 5 3L V8 18 3 qt 17 3 L 6 0L V8 1500 Series 17 9 qt 16 9 L 6 0L V...

Page 574: ...ating range Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4 8L V8 C Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Iron 0 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5...

Page 575: ...led Maintenance 578 Additional Required Services 581 Maintenance Footnotes 582 Owner Checks and Services 584 At Each Fuel Fill 585 At Least Once a Month 585 At Least Once a Year 586 Recommended Fluids...

Page 576: ...y to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenan...

Page 577: ...y passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 411 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within...

Page 578: ...placed and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on it me...

Page 579: ...ervice performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year Scheduled Main...

Page 580: ...ed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See...

Page 581: ...240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air...

Page 582: ...e California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicl...

Page 583: ...place wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorag...

Page 584: ...d and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed k Inspect system Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works prope...

Page 585: ...on page 475 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once...

Page 586: ...r position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicl...

Page 587: ...aged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicl...

Page 588: ...er or specification can be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline En...

Page 589: ...S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Automatic Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive AUTO TRAK II Fluid GM Part No U S 12378508 in Canada 10953626 Usage Fluid Lubricant Front Axle P...

Page 590: ...enance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter High Capacity Filter 15908915 A1518C Standard Filter 15908916 A1519C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 125...

Page 591: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 591...

Page 592: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 576 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 584 can be added on the following record pages You shoul...

Page 593: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 593...

Page 594: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 594...

Page 595: ...oadside Assistance Program 601 Courtesy Transportation 604 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 607 Collision Damage Repair 608 Reporting Safety Defects 612 Reporting Safety Defects to the...

Page 596: ...r of dealership retailer management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership retailer without further help in the U S contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GM...

Page 597: ...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 Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the followin...

Page 598: ...ite to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 You...

Page 599: ...ferred GM Dealers or Retailers My Driveway Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle My Preferences Manage your profile subscribe to E News and use tools and...

Page 600: ...313 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 w...

Page 601: ...com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for detai...

Page 602: ...on and personal ID before lock out service is provided Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway To...

Page 603: ...tance This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of 500 for A meals maximum of 50 day B lodging maximum of 100 night and C alternate ground transportation maximum of 40 day Thi...

Page 604: ...essive in frequency or type of occurrence Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC and General Motors of Canada reserve the right...

Page 605: ...an be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests tha...

Page 606: ...hat you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage cred...

Page 607: ...s 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...

Page 608: ...will diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and...

Page 609: ...uring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insur...

Page 610: ...here the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from your vehicle before i...

Page 611: ...required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insu...

Page 612: ...888 327 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...

Page 613: ...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...

Page 614: ...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 Fri...

Page 615: ...ag Equipped Vehicle 111 How Does an Airbag Restrain 102 Airbag Systems cont Passenger Sensing System 104 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 110 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 102 Antenna Rear Side W...

Page 616: ...io with CD and DVD 307 Rear Side Window Antenna 356 Automatic Headlamp System 217 Automatic Transmission Fluid 471 Operation 149 Autoride 427 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch 219 B Battery 493 Elect...

Page 617: ...king Things Under the Hood 460 Chemical Paint Spotting 563 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 69 Infants and Young Children 65 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 76 Older Children 62 Securin...

Page 618: ...k Pressure Cap 478 Cooling System 481 Cruise Control 212 Cruise Control Light 259 Cupholder s 190 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 604 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY...

Page 619: ...t Roads 396 Off Road 377 Recovery Hooks 410 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 410 Winter 405 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 231 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 340 E Electrical System Add O...

Page 620: ...Storing 549 Fluid Automatic Transmission 471 Power Steering 487 Windshield Washer 488 Fog Lamp Fog 218 Fog Lamp Light 259 Four Wheel Drive 154 501 Front Axle 502 Fuel 452 Additives 454 California Fue...

Page 621: ...506 Daytime Running Lamps 216 Flash to Pass 208 Headlamps cont Halogen Bulbs 506 High Low Beam Changer 208 On Reminder 216 Heated Seats 12 Heater 227 Heater 231 Highbeam On Light 260 Highway Hypnosis...

Page 622: ...Liftgate 130 Light Airbag Readiness 245 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 251 Brake System Warning 250 Charging System 248 Cruise Control 259 Fog Lamp 259 Highbeam On 260 Low Fuel Warning 261 Malfunction...

Page 623: ...e Schedule cont Owner Checks and Services 584 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 588 Scheduled Maintenance 578 Using 577 Your Vehicle and the Environment 576 Malfunction Indicator Light 254 Manual Seat...

Page 624: ...8 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 175 Operation Universal Home Remote System 180 184 Other Warning Devices 204 Outlet Adjustment 238 Outlets Accessory Power 225 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 174 Co...

Page 625: ...stions and Answers About Safety Belts 42 R Radios 292 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 356 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 356 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 340 Radio with CD 297 Radio with CD...

Page 626: ...t Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 539 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 535 Replacement Bulbs 508 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 612 General Motors 612 United States Government 612 Re...

Page 627: ...wer Lumbar 11 Power Seats 10 Reclining Seatbacks 15 Third Row Seat 33 Secondary Latch System 545 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 88 Rear Seat Position 85 Right Front Seat Positio...

Page 628: ...192 Rear Storage Area 192 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 409 Sun Visors 138 Sunroof 197 System Identification Universal Home Remote System 179 T Tachometer 244 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back...

Page 629: ...eel Replacement 530 When It Is Time for New Tires 526 Tow Haul Mode 153 Tow Haul Mode Light 260 Towing Recreational Vehicle 423 Towing a Trailer 428 Your Vehicle 422 Traction StabiliTrak System 367 Tr...

Page 630: ...ashers 204 Other Warning Devices 204 Safety and Symbols 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 530 Different Size 528 Replacement 530 Where to Put the Restraint 74 Windows 136 Power 137...

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