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Steering

Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.

Steering Tips

It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject
to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you
turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will
keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you
have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will
understand this.

The traction you can get in 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 are steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control
systems — steering and acceleration — have to
do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding
the sudden acceleration can demand too much of
those places. You can lose control.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on
the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you
want it to go, and slow down.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds
are based on good weather and road conditions. Under
less favorable conditions you will want to go slower.

If you need to reduce your speed as you approach
a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while the
front wheels are straight ahead.

Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through
the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.
Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 5-3.

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Envoy Denali

Page 1: ...ion Center DIC 3 49 Audio System s 3 65 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 40 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 46 Four Wheel Drive 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 54 Tires 5 57 Appearance Care 5 100 Vehicle Identification...

Page 2: ... not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 www helminc com Pr...

Page 3: ...d the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Pleas...

Page 4: ... The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operat...

Page 5: ...int 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 50 Airbag System 1 53 Where Are the Airbags 1 56 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 58 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 59 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 59...

Page 6: ...den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...e front of the horizontal control Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion using the rear of the horizontal control Raise or lower the entire seat using the entire horizontal control For seats with power reclining seatbacks see Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 7 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat...

Page 8: ...re seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seat off The indicator lights above the button will come on to designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat tempe...

Page 9: ...justable pedals if equipped to the desired position See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 24 for more information 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button T...

Page 10: ...hree seconds The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory contro...

Page 11: ...u push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboar...

Page 12: ...owing 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the veh...

Page 13: ... go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 14: ...t is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down 1 10 ...

Page 15: ... flip the seat cushion forward Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback and fold the seatback forward The head restraint will automatically fold out of the wa...

Page 16: ...ush and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back into...

Page 17: ...s are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 32 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law re...

Page 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 22: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 23: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...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 on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...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 on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 22 ...

Page 27: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 23 ...

Page 28: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 24 ...

Page 29: ...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 work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 25 ...

Page 30: ...the belt across you more slowly If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 31: ...ty belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close a door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 27 ...

Page 32: ...ners work only once If they activate in a 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 1 69 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a should...

Page 33: ...the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 29 ...

Page 34: ...These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located between the interior body ...

Page 35: ...egnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid person...

Page 36: ...continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug ...

Page 37: ...a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 38: ...d would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 34 ...

Page 39: ...er allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restraint CAUTION Peopl...

Page 40: ...stem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also wheth...

Page 41: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older chil...

Page 42: ...holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...d restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can...

Page 44: ...very close to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing...

Page 45: ... restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child re...

Page 46: ...d restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be o...

Page 47: ...f the way Lift the flap to expose the anchors and then lower the seat cushion Be sure the cushion is locked into place The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle Do not use the rear tie down brackets near the liftgate for attaching top tethers Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating positi...

Page 48: ... that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor co...

Page 49: ... damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top teth...

Page 50: ...e route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback For vehicles that have a headrest or head restraint fo...

Page 51: ...ocations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If your child restraint does not have the ...

Page 52: ...the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 48 ...

Page 53: ... 1 41 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the ...

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

Page 55: ...You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should lig...

Page 56: ...d feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the ve...

Page 57: ... with your dealer retailer To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driver A frontal airbag for the right front passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the pa...

Page 58: ...signed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle and in the event of a ve...

Page 59: ... or side windows in seating positions with roof rail airbags CAUTION Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To...

Page 60: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 56 ...

Page 61: ...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 or on or near any other airbag covering If your vehicle has roof rail airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path ...

Page 62: ...straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish betwe...

Page 63: ...at have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag 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 occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the im...

Page 64: ...g able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after ...

Page 65: ...records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 18 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position ...

Page 66: ...ng safety belts 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 facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inf...

Page 67: ...ild restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 50 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit...

Page 68: ...is happens turn the vehicle off remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 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 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three ...

Page 69: ...ditional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 66 for more informat...

Page 70: ...Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic m...

Page 71: ...are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 If your vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5 76 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions ...

Page 72: ... safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 32 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 103 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 33 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

Page 73: ...mblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the crash If an ...

Page 74: ... NOTES 1 70 ...

Page 75: ...nition Positions 2 21 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 22 Starting the Engine 2 22 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 24 Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Active Fuel Management 2 25 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Four Wheel Drive 2 29 Parking Brake 2 33 Shifting Into PARK P 2 34 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 36 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 37 Engine Exhaust 2 37 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 ...

Page 76: ...ersal Home Remote System 2 52 Universal Home Remote System 2 52 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 2 52 Storage Areas 2 57 Glove Box 2 57 Overhead Console 2 57 Center Console Storage 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 58 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 59 Convenience Net 2 59 Cargo Cover 2 59 Cargo Tie Downs 2 60 Sunroof 2 60 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 77: ...le move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children This vehicle has keys that can be used for the ignition and door lock that will fit with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer retailer provides the owner with a pair of identical...

Page 78: ...at may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 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 authorized service facili...

Page 79: ... For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 Q Lock Press Q to lock all the doors Press Q again within three seconds and the horn will chirp L Panic Press L to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing L again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle E...

Page 80: ...he circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following 1 Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat thin object inserted into the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing 2 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent...

Page 81: ...overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry system You can use your...

Page 82: ...te the delay locking A chime will sound All doors and the liftgate can be reopened for up to five seconds from the time the last door is closed Five seconds after the last door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted i...

Page 83: ...hen the transmission is shifted into gear The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting Choose one of the two programming options listed previously before entering the program mode To enter the program mode do the following 1 Begin with the ignition off Then pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perfo...

Page 84: ...the following 1 Begin with the ignition off Then pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are no...

Page 85: ...ge the security lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking you...

Page 86: ...ent panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 37 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the ce...

Page 87: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 13 ...

Page 88: ...a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors With power windows the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is...

Page 89: ...mal operation Sun Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Su...

Page 90: ...te if the doors are locked with the key or manual door lock 3 Close all doors The security light should turn off after about 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off If a locked door is opened without the key or the RKE transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off t...

Page 91: ...ock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder has been tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the security light will turn off about five seconds after the key is turned to ON RUN If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing befo...

Page 92: ...esired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized 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 Canada Only Your vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is remo...

Page 93: ...earn the transponder value of a new or replacement key Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle The following procedure is for programming additional keys only Canadian Owners If you lose or damage your keys only a dealer retailer can service the theft deterrent system to have new keys made To program additional keys you will require two current driver s keys To program a new key do the fol...

Page 94: ...the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make ful...

Page 95: ...o LOCK OFF If the steering wheel is locked move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B ACC 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 ACC ACCESSORY may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from startin...

Page 96: ...ed Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off Audio System Power Windows Overhead Console Sunroof if equipped These features will work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting the Engine Move your...

Page 97: ...the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way t...

Page 98: ...her away from you Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater if available can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0 F 18 C for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at tempera...

Page 99: ...ide temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area Active Fuel Management Your vehicle s V8 engine may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all...

Page 100: ...lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Se...

Page 101: ...Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 33 NEUTRAL...

Page 102: ...utton is pressed move the shifter in the THIRD 3 position SECOND 2 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD 3 without using your brakes You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on To shift to the SECOND 2 position you must first press the large button on the shift handle ...

Page 103: ...our Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time Notice If you continually drive your vehicle with the transfer case in AUTO or Four Wheel Drive you could shorten the life of the transfer case or the Four Wheel Drive system The selector switch should be left in Two Wheel Drive High mode Only use AUTO and Four Wheel Drive when you need extra traction such as in wet or slippery road conditions Autom...

Page 104: ...case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 2 33 NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 40 for more information An indicato...

Page 105: ...l Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of Four Wheel Low To shift from Four Wheel Low to Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High your vehicle must be stopped or moving l...

Page 106: ...for one second to ensure that the transfer case is in NEUTRAL 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Put the ...

Page 107: ...on in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 108: ... your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 45 To shift into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by p...

Page 109: ...he shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pressing the button on the console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much fo...

Page 110: ...ss than 9 volt battery If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 5 42 for more information To shift out of PARK P use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of PARK P 1 Fully release the sh...

Page 111: ...eath CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspec...

Page 112: ...e this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 30 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless y...

Page 113: ...ar When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use There may also be three OnStar butto...

Page 114: ...il the display reads a direction If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C or CAL appears in the compass window the compass may need to be reset or calibrated Compass Varian...

Page 115: ...he compass display and the new zone number will be set If C or CAL appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature When on an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you...

Page 116: ...o adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement After approximately four seconds of inactivity the new unit will be locked in and the display will return If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time pl...

Page 117: ... Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs After approximately five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering 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 hea...

Page 118: ...EMP or the COMP button Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is lit If it s not press and hold the on off button until the green light comes on indicating that the mirr...

Page 119: ...c item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed press and hold the COMP button until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance The ...

Page 120: ... buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 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 the liquid cle...

Page 121: ...ing the knob in the opposite direction The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the passenge...

Page 122: ...ure When you operate the rear window defogger the defogger also warms the heated driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an...

Page 123: ... Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions Connections Plan For more information press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor Some OnStar services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until you register with OnStar Available Services ...

Page 124: ...al Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Only available in the continental U S OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a...

Page 125: ...as coverage 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 areas or at all times Location information about your vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available Your vehicle must have a working electrical system incl...

Page 126: ...desired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below This system provides a way to repla...

Page 127: ...ing the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before you begin If you do not follow these actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press and hold down the two outside buttons at ...

Page 128: ...then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on continuously the programming is complete and your garage door should move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released ...

Page 129: ... Remote button chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door for two seconds and then release it If the garage door does not move press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds and then release it Again if the door does not move press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds and then release The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door To program the remai...

Page 130: ...with the following Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds cycle the hand held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal 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 ...

Page 131: ...e Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include reading lamps a Universal Home Remote and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 2 60 and Universal Home Remote System on page 2 52 for more information Center Console Storage Pull the front lever on the center console while lifting the top to open it The console has cupholders on the front and rear of the storage compartment The ...

Page 132: ...arrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This releases the crossrail and allows you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it press down on the levers to lock it into place Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs 100 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle L...

Page 133: ...revious steps Make sure the lid is secure by applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear it click Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle Store small loads as far forward as possible The net should not be used to store heavy loads Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To inst...

Page 134: ...t it is securely reattached Cargo Tie Downs Cargo tie downs located in the rear of the vehicle are used to secure small loads Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof To open or close the sunroof the ignition must be turned to RUN ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 22 Press and release the back of the control in the overh...

Page 135: ...Run Down Protection 3 19 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 20 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Climate Controls 3 21 Dual Climate Control System 3 21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Rear Climate Control System 3 28 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 30 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 31 Speedometer and Odometer 3 32 Trip Odometer 3 32 Tachometer 3 32 Safety Belt Remind...

Page 136: ...9 DIC Operation and Displays 3 50 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 53 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 58 Audio System s 3 65 Setting the Clock 3 66 Radio s 3 66 Using an MP3 3 82 XM Radio Messages 3 86 Navigation Radio System 3 87 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 87 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 100 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 101 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 101 Radio Reception 3 102 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 103...

Page 137: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 138: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 139: ...2 21 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 65 I Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 21 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 49 L Transfer Case Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 M Shift Lever and StabiliTrak If Equipped Butto...

Page 140: ...the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition When the hazard warning flashers are on your vehicle s turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is on the outboard sid...

Page 141: ...rn or lane change To signal a lane change raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until your lane change is completed The lever returns by itself when released If the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb could be burned out Replace the bulb If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 ...

Page 142: ... light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps turn on The...

Page 143: ...e band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or bla...

Page 144: ...iper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol located in the center of the control The rear window washer uses the fluid from the same reservoir as the windshield washer However the rear window washer runs out of fluid befor...

Page 145: ... system Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control The controls are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever R On Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on S Resume Accelerate Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate T Set Press this button located at the end of the lever to set a speed 9 Off Move the switch to this po...

Page 146: ...ction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control Setting Cruise Control 1 Move the cr...

Page 147: ...e until you get up to the desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press in the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the desired speed then release it Each time you do this you will ...

Page 148: ...ase it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the Automatic Headlamps AHS An indicator illuminates when the position is selected This position is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada Automatic DRL AHS Turn the knob to this symbol to put the system into automatic headlamp mode Parking Lamps Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking lamps as well as the following Sidemark...

Page 149: ... transmission is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only the headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel will not be lit up either When it begins to get dark the headlamps automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside the Automatic Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when the v...

Page 150: ...s usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position If the vehicle is running and the automatic headlamp system is already on it can be turned off by turning and releasing the headlamp control at the off position The automatic headlamp system stays off until you turn and release the headlamp control at the off position again See Headlamps on page 3 14 Fog Lamps...

Page 151: ...ps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob To turn the dome lamps off press the button The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle To return th...

Page 152: ...s the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver Inf...

Page 153: ...y Charging System If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy and vanity lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep the battery from running down If the battery run down pro...

Page 154: ...ding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature...

Page 155: ...irected toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode Recirculation Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air ...

Page 156: ...formance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the win...

Page 157: ...l activate them Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your v...

Page 158: ...he temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the passenger The passenger s temperature setting can be set to match and link to the driver s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button for three seconds When adjusting the driver s side temperature setting the passenger s side...

Page 159: ...e maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Manual Operation To change the current setting select one of the following w9x Fan This button allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the...

Page 160: ...s to fog while using recirculation mode If the windows do start to fog select defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed Recirculation mode if selected will be cleared when the engine is turned off A C Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off When the system is on the system will automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your ve...

Page 161: ...tomatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has the rear window defogger a warming grid is used to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defo...

Page 162: ...icle Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate control systems With either of these systems the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate control system is in defrost This occurs to provide maximum airflow to clear the windshield The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger temperature setti...

Page 163: ...determined by the front passenger temperature setting P On Off Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off z9 y Fan Press this button to adjust the fan speed z y Mode Press this button to change the direction of airflow panel bi level or floor to the rear seat area The rear control only turns on if the front climate control system is on and not in defrost mode 3 29 ...

Page 164: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 165: ...to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel version shown Canada and Base similar 3 31 ...

Page 166: ...has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running Press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine sp...

Page 167: ...flash for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion 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 cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The li...

Page 168: ...irbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you start the engine If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately If there is a problem with the airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 for more information Passenger Airbag Stat...

Page 169: ...his is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe an...

Page 170: ... 3 33 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition key 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 driving there could be a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Center DIC ...

Page 171: ... the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum powe...

Page 172: ...r brake system inspected right away 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 there is a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop ...

Page 173: ...s on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on your vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on your vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center D...

Page 174: ...he system If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center a message will appear also see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area it means that the engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under...

Page 175: ...7 for more information When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check E...

Page 176: ... Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 This light comes on as a check to show it is working when the ...

Page 177: ...ed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed ...

Page 178: ...al emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If you have done this and you...

Page 179: ...de temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure Change Engine Oil Light Your vehicle may have a change engine oil light When this light comes on it means that an oil change and other maintenance procedures are requi...

Page 180: ...Engine Power Light This light comes on when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle s performance occurs The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light...

Page 181: ...t there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light co...

Page 182: ...e owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a...

Page 183: ...nter DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer If your vehicle has DIC buttons they are located on the steering wheel The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer fuel economy customization features and warning status messages If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed Scroll through the odom...

Page 184: ...the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge any warning or service messages Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel buttons trip information fuel information customization or select button will also acknowledge any warnings or service messag...

Page 185: ...e reset stem or the select button for more than four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B Tire Pressures Press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the select button to scroll through the following information ...

Page 186: ...ntil AVG ECON appears on the display This mode shows how many miles per gallon MPG liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or kilometers per liter km L your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If t...

Page 187: ...ssages may not require immediate action Press any of the DIC buttons on the steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display Take any...

Page 188: ... into the curb view position See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 47 for more information DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC ENGINE COOLANT HOT ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice If you drive your ve...

Page 189: ...essage still appears on the DIC OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for more information...

Page 190: ...estart 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 See your dealer retailer SERVICE CHARGING SYS System This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster S...

Page 191: ... on the DIC STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave StabiliTrak on However you should turn StabiliTr...

Page 192: ...dified and the driven wheels can spin more freely For more details on this mode see StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features ...

Page 193: ...re information Unlock Doors Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK appears in the display To select your preference for automatic unlocking press the select button while UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following settings UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK ...

Page 194: ... press the customization button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter press the select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS is displayed on the DIC Pressing th...

Page 195: ...for 3 minutes HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The headlamps will not turn on To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the customization button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is disp...

Page 196: ... the display To select your preference for recall of the driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals if your vehicle has this feature press the select button while SEAT RECALL OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following settings SEAT RECALL OFF default The driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will only be recalled when the memory...

Page 197: ...ion button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 47 for more information Alarm Warning Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for alarm warning press the select button while ALARM WARNING BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the followin...

Page 198: ...rancais will be in French and Espanol will be in Spanish When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds as long as you are in the odometer mode Units Press the customization button until UNITS U S EN...

Page 199: ...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 as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer retailer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound...

Page 200: ...s for morning or evening hours Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute displays The time can be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station N...

Page 201: ...e has one of these radios as its audio system If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle has six Bose amplified speakers Base MP3 Radio shown Bose similar Base Six Disc CD Radio shown Bose similar 3 67 ...

Page 202: ...he time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Playing the Radio PWR Power Push to turn the system on and off op VOL or VOLUME Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume DISPL Display or INFO Information While the ignition is off press the DISPL or INFO knob to display the time For RDS press the DISPL or INFO knob...

Page 203: ... select radio stations op SEEK Press either SEEK arrow or depending on the radio SEEK or TYPE arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either SCAN arrow or depending on the radio SCAN or TYPE arrow briefly until SCAN or SCN displays and a beep is heard The radio goes to a s...

Page 204: ...until BASS MID midrange without Bose or TREB treble displays Turn to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold this knob The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level ...

Page 205: ...h and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls display ALL CENTERED displays and a beep is heard Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM For all Radios except the MP3 Radio select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE or P TYPE and the last selected PTY displays 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the ...

Page 206: ...ith a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM For the MP3 Radio select and find a desired PTY by performing the following steps 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 2 Press the SE...

Page 207: ...cannot be turned off ALERT is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations TRAF Traffic MP3 Radio If TRAF displays the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and you will hear a traffic announcement when the tuned radio station broadcasts one If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements press the TRAF button and the ra...

Page 208: ...your dealer retailer for service LOCKED This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM Satellite Rad...

Page 209: ...h as cracked broken or scratched the CD does not play properly or not at all Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean i...

Page 210: ...icator light begins flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD The CD player takes up to six CDs Do not try to load more than six To load more than one CD but less than six complete Steps 1 through 3 When finished loading CDs press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function The radio begins to play the last CD loaded If more than one CD has been loaded...

Page 211: ...apsed 1 FLD x Previous MP3 Radio This pushbutton does not work while using a non MP3 CD 2 FLD w Next MP3 Radio This pushbutton does not work while using a non MP3 CD 1 PREV Previous Base Radio Press to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played or to the beginning of the previous track if less than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number displays I...

Page 212: ...splays RDM Random With the random setting tracks can be listened to in random rather than sequential order on one CD or on all of the CDs To use random do one of the following To play the tracks on the CD in random order press and release the RDM button RANDOM ONE displays Press again to turn off random play To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order press and hold RDM fo...

Page 213: ...o listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s remains inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press to play a CD while listening to the radio or to listen to an auxiliary source such as rear seat entertainment if equipped Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks int...

Page 214: ...s added to the song list the track is added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST displays 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep sounds followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep sounds after four seconds S LIST EMPTY display...

Page 215: ...If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol displays indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE displays Th...

Page 216: ...To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names An MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders can also be played The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum...

Page 217: ...e first track under the root directory When all tracks from the root directory have played play continues from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder play begins again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been...

Page 218: ...tton for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage REV and the elapsed time of the track displays 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to...

Page 219: ...lay mode Track mode displays the current track number and the ID3 tag song name Folder playlist mode displays the current folder or playlist number and the folder playlist name Time of day mode displays the time of day and the ID3 tag song name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until the desired display appears then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio produce...

Page 220: ...ext information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle ser...

Page 221: ...annot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer retai...

Page 222: ... more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The transmitters are located below the video display screen The headphones shut off automatically if they lose the signal from the system after about four minutes to save battery power The signal can be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters When usin...

Page 223: ...white connectors input right and left audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the f...

Page 224: ...n the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system can be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on See Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 100 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push forward on the release button located on the DVD display console 2 Pull the s...

Page 225: ...ROM and DVD Audio media An error message displays if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player When using the wired headphones not included if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped the audio for these sources will be heard instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE If an error mes...

Page 226: ...on to display the feature then press and hold until the default setting displays While playing an Audio or DVD disc press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and time information n q p o Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through a menu r Enter Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu DVD Player Buttons With Sunroof s Play Pause Press to start...

Page 227: ...vie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc resumes play at the beginning Ejecting a Disc DVD Player without Sunroof Press the c X button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote ...

Page 228: ...ent later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight can also affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Power Press to turn the DV...

Page 229: ...t information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection 10 Double Digit Entries Press to select chapter title and track numbers greater than 9 Press before inputting the number Clear Press within three seconds to clear a number that has been entered P Illumination Press to turn the remote contro...

Page 230: ... forward button The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode To cancel slow play mode press this button u Next Track Chapter Press to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries do the following 1 Remove the battery compartment door loca...

Page 231: ...ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC See Stereo RCA Jacks previously for how to change the video format The language in the audio...

Page 232: ...the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle I lost the remote ...

Page 233: ...ion code of the DVD player No Disc This message displays if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player DVD Distortion There can be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It might be n...

Page 234: ...ource for the main radio to a remote source the RSA is not able to control the source The rear seat audio can be operated while the main radio is off P Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear speakers are muted when the power is turned on u Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume The left volume knob controls the left wired headphones and the right volume ...

Page 235: ...ing to a CD Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it does not operate and LOCKED displays When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK acti...

Page 236: ...he volume Radio Reception Frequency interference and static during normal radio reception can occur if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories 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 greater than for FM especially at ni...

Page 237: ...lite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure the XM Satellite Radi...

Page 238: ... NOTES 3 104 ...

Page 239: ...13 Driving at Night 4 26 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 27 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 28 Highway Hypnosis 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 29 Winter Driving 4 30 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 33 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 34 Loading Your Vehicle 4 34 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 40 Towing 4 40 Towing Your Vehicle 4 40 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4...

Page 240: ... then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinki...

Page 241: ...ailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to 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...

Page 242: ...can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start the engine and begin to drive away ABS wil...

Page 243: ...t your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work for you You might feel the brakes ...

Page 244: ...r or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle If driving conditions delay system initialization the STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed If this is the case your vehicle does not need servicing For more information on the stability messages see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively c...

Page 245: ... may blink and the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayed to warn the driver that damage may occur to the transfer case StabiliTrak Off In this mode both stability control and part of the traction control system are disabled Your vehicle will still have brake traction control but will not be able to use the engine speed management system You may still hear system noises as a result of the bra...

Page 246: ... actively controlling vehicle stability Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction Control Off Mode Solid StabiliTrak Off Solid Off StabiliTrak Off Mode StabiliTrak indicator light will flash when system first enters this mode Blinking StabiliTrak Active Blinking Off StabiliTrak system activates using engine speed management brake traction control and or stability control Solid Service StabiliT...

Page 247: ...le turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will blink and the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control...

Page 248: ...ve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the...

Page 249: ...hese First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 3 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ver...

Page 250: ...ing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibi...

Page 251: ...ving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You might not realize the surface...

Page 252: ...h fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you will be driving If you do not know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permission Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled...

Page 253: ...at could damage the environment shrubs flowers trees grasses or disturb wildlife This includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag make sure 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 oth...

Page 254: ...e less time to react You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles You will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passengers s...

Page 255: ... or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road si...

Page 256: ...may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper...

Page 257: ...p of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your headlamps even during the day They make your vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop ...

Page 258: ... the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about 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 straight down the hill If after stalling you ...

Page 259: ... accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control There some things not to do when driving down a hill These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too ste...

Page 260: ...ownhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive acro...

Page 261: ... of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it do...

Page 262: ...or sand dunes the 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 ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving p...

Page 263: ...ition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water And as long as the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When you go through water remember that when the brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 27 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving ...

Page 264: ...n you and other vehicles because your headlamps can only light up so much road ahead Watch for animals When tired pull off the road Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get olde...

Page 265: ...e to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplanin...

Page 266: ...Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temper...

Page 267: ...ll slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cu...

Page 268: ...your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 57 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You have a lot less traction or grip and need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and ha...

Page 269: ...ace of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for s...

Page 270: ...ou and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the 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 vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 32 ...

Page 271: ... vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 34 If your vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to your vehicle s traction system in the Index If the stuck ...

Page 272: ...r vehicle If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 40 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Tw...

Page 273: ...or more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 57 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1...

Page 274: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 45 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 275: ...pacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Page 276: ...es the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread o...

Page 277: ...ut things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop 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 area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack he...

Page 278: ...g towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following You may also need brakes for the vehicle being towed See your dealer for additional trailering inform...

Page 279: ... for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Four wheel drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you follow the proper procedures The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed so it is important that you follow all the steps listed in this manual to dinghy tow your four ...

Page 280: ... Turn the ignition off After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If you tow a two wheel drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground the transmission could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground ...

Page 281: ...dure to select the NEUTRAL N position for your vehicle 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition off After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel or Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear ...

Page 282: ...e system also has an internal clock to prevent overheating if the inflator is used for prolonged periods If the system overheats all leveling function stops until the system cools down During this time the indicator light on the air inflator switch will be flashing The ignition has to be on for the system to inflate in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride height after loading The system...

Page 283: ...the inflator being active turn off the ignition The next day turn on the ignition and check the indicator light The vehicle can be driven with the light flashing but if it is you should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy...

Page 284: ...e first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle 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 helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if nec...

Page 285: ...8 Engine 3 42 6 100 lbs 2 767 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 4WD Envoy 4 2 L L6 Engine 3 42 5 200 lbs 2 359 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 3 73 5 700 lbs 2 858 kg 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg 4 10 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 4WD Envoy 5 3 L V8 Engine 3 42 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Ra...

Page 286: ...eight B up to a maximum of 400 lbs 181 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight A up to a maximum of 900 lbs 408 kg for a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle Thi...

Page 287: ...3 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg But let s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well You may add 300 lbs 136 kg to the front axle weight and 400 lbs 181 kg to the rear a...

Page 288: ...ing any of these ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle for more information Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including t...

Page 289: ...rols Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching saf...

Page 290: ...res a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check all trailer hitch parts and attachm...

Page 291: ... flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shif...

Page 292: ...absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your veh...

Page 293: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailer...

Page 294: ...Signal Brown Running Lamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the headlamps to boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery Your vehicle may...

Page 295: ... Cleaner Filter 5 21 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 28 Engine Overheating 5 28 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Fan Noise 5 35 Power Steering Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting 5 42 Rear Axle 5 46 Four Wheel Drive 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps 5 50 Fro...

Page 296: ... 101 Leather 5 102 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 103 Weatherstrips 5 103 Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 104 Finish Care 5 104 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 105 Aluminum Wheels 5 105 Tires 5 106 Sheet Metal Damage 5 106 Finish Damage 5 106 Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Vehicle Care Ap...

Page 297: ...erodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer ret...

Page 298: ...hium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient know...

Page 299: ...list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 16 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your ve...

Page 300: ...T We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle...

Page 301: ...were not designed for those fuels 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 damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen...

Page 302: ...r 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 enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel ca...

Page 303: ...diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 41 There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed See Check Gas Cap Light on page 3 49 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while ...

Page 304: ...ickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include ...

Page 305: ...ease the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the ...

Page 306: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 307: ... See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 23 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 28 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 42 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir S...

Page 308: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 309: ...See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 23 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 28 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 42 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 36 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Bra...

Page 310: ...e Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level W...

Page 311: ...e 5 120 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area F that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere ...

Page 312: ...in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API...

Page 313: ...Additives Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you need for good performance and engine protection Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage ...

Page 314: ... changed How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use Whenever the oil is changed reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a change engine oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on reset the system To re...

Page 315: ...putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil ask your dealer retailer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air...

Page 316: ...e dirt as possible 3 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 4 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be car...

Page 317: ...ading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get...

Page 318: ...inutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel The automatic transmission dipstick handle with this symbol on it is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 2 Reinstall it ...

Page 319: ...enance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally less than one pin...

Page 320: ...engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant...

Page 321: ...r additives in your vehicle s cooling system you could damage your vehicle Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 for more information Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle The cap has this symbol on it See Engine...

Page 322: ... burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 30 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine ...

Page 323: ... fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for ...

Page 324: ...t twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Eng...

Page 325: ...ak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may c...

Page 326: ...but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coola...

Page 327: ... for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means t...

Page 328: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 34 ...

Page 329: ...Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages so you may hear an increa...

Page 330: ... reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Cold mark For vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine the level should be at the FULL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the m...

Page 331: ...or reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very co...

Page 332: ...ns that sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spil...

Page 333: ... around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hy...

Page 334: ...epair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Speci...

Page 335: ...When it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ve...

Page 336: ...hicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it c...

Page 337: ...rminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt...

Page 338: ...And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now ...

Page 339: ...gine 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service 4 2L L6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine 5 45 ...

Page 340: ... Remote Positive Terminal Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order that they were installed Do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other ve...

Page 341: ... Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an 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 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you will need to add some lub...

Page 342: ...lem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 50 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating te...

Page 343: ...flash their high beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If the headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 54 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have press...

Page 344: ... the headlamp bulb 5 Remove the bulb socket that needs to be replaced by turning it counterclockwise 6 Disconnect the electrical connector from the old bulb 7 Plug the electrical connector into the new bulb using care not to touch the glass with your fingers 8 Install the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise to secure 9 Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6 10 Press down on the headla...

Page 345: ...o the socket until it clicks 5 Insert the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 6 Reinstall the headlamp assembly by lining up the headlamp assembly with the slots in the headlamp retaining clips 7 Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to secure the headlamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp taillamp or turn signal bulb 1 Open the ...

Page 346: ...elease it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket plate and tighten the three screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up the locator pins with the retainers in the body of the vehicle 11 Reinstall the two screws and tighten 12 Close the liftgate 5 52 ...

Page 347: ...ulb to release it from the socket 4 Push in a new bulb into the bulb socket until it clicks 5 Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure License Plate Lamp 1 Remove the two screws holding the license plate lamp lens 2 Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Replace the lamp assemb...

Page 348: ...or wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B...

Page 349: ... all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up unt...

Page 350: ...ss The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Rotate the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm 4 Replace the wiper blade 5 Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position 5 56 ...

Page 351: ...nued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit...

Page 352: ...to contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb Your vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustration is an example o...

Page 353: ... TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors...

Page 354: ...h measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the passenger P Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the ...

Page 355: ...s are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel...

Page 356: ...sponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and produc...

Page 357: ...ssure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximu...

Page 358: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Page 359: ...ng Your Vehicle on page 4 34 How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Do not forget to check the pressure of the spare tire See Spare Tire on page 5 99 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure...

Page 360: ...e valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require infla...

Page 361: ...for more information Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pr...

Page 362: ...functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 69 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Mon...

Page 363: ...c tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50...

Page 364: ... malfunction light and DIC message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in...

Page 365: ...re than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the headlamp control from off to parking lamps four times within three seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning lig...

Page 366: ... for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 73 for more information Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new A...

Page 367: ...r 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 See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 82 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 96 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temper...

Page 368: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 369: ...ed tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on your vehicle s wheels 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 could fail suddenly c...

Page 370: ... than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes rollover airbags traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add ...

Page 371: ... safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Page 372: ...her separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or ...

Page 373: ... your vehicle make your tires 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 can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain cleara...

Page 374: ...if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator system You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure It is not designed to inflate large objects which will requi...

Page 375: ...lace the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store it in its proper location Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 44 for more information To reinstall the cover line up the tabs at the back of the cover put it in place...

Page 376: ...nything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard wa...

Page 377: ...t while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use this as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks 5 83 ...

Page 378: ...on page 1 11 for more information The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench A wheel blocks B extension s socket end C handle jack end D and jack E To remove the underbody mounted spare from your vehicle Notice If you remove or restow a tire from to the storage position under the vehicle while it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow...

Page 379: ...s on page 2 12 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C 3 Insert the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper Be sure the socket end of the extension C connects to the hoist shaft 5 85 ...

Page 380: ...wer See Secondary Latch System on page 5 92 for more information 5 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening 6 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before dri...

Page 381: ...3 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts by turning the nuts one turn counterclockwise Do not remove them yet 4 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 5 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension s E Wheel Wrench 6 Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire Front P...

Page 382: ...ION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 7 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit...

Page 383: ...en you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 82 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spar...

Page 384: ...d fall off causing a crash 11 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel 12 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 90 ...

Page 385: ... with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 for...

Page 386: ...t tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is ...

Page 387: ...t this procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 84 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift p...

Page 388: ...ise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the socket end of the extension into the hoist shaft hole ...

Page 389: ...before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 14 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has b...

Page 390: ...will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored und...

Page 391: ...is repaired Once the tire is repaired replace the hubcap 3 Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear 4 Pull the retainer D through the wheel 5 Put the socket end of the extension C through the hole just above the rear bumper at a 45 degree angle downward Connect the socket end of the extension to the hoist shaft B 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue tu...

Page 392: ...n B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable 8 Return the equipment to the proper location in the vehicle as shown next A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Knob F Wheel Blocks and Jack 5 98 ...

Page 393: ...oading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 87 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 96 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 70 mph...

Page 394: ...t damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window def...

Page 395: ...th a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a pap...

Page 396: ...silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened w...

Page 397: ...eck the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on your vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives as they can damage the paint metal or plastic on your vehicle Appr...

Page 398: ...inish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If neces...

Page 399: ...n aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is ...

Page 400: ...r s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water C...

Page 401: ... grime from chrome wheels Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming...

Page 402: ...tration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 for your vehicle s engine code Service 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 fol...

Page 403: ...g Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 66 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cool...

Page 404: ...ge Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Remov...

Page 405: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps L6 Engine 5 111 ...

Page 406: ...on 1 17 Crank 18 Airbag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E Fuses Usage 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Transmission Control Module Canister 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 1 32 Trailer 33 Antilock Brakes AB...

Page 407: ... StabiliTrak 59 Regulated Voltage Control Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Wiper 38 Rear Window Wiper Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn Relays Usage 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 57 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 5 113 ...

Page 408: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps V8 Engine 5 114 ...

Page 409: ...Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control Fuses Usage 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Powertrain Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector Bank A 32 Trailer 33 Antilock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Ignition B 50 Pa...

Page 410: ...Regulated Voltage Control Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Wiper 38 Rear Window Wiper Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module Relays Usage 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block 5 116 ...

Page 411: ...s Usage 01 Passenger Door Control Module 02 Driver Door Control Module 03 Liftgate Module 2 04 Truck Body Controller 3 Fuses Usage 05 Rear Fog Lamps 06 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 5 117 ...

Page 412: ... Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 17 Passenger Side Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Blank Fuses Usage 21 Lock 23 Blank 24 Unlock 25 Blank 26 Blank 27 OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 28 Sunroof 29 Not Used 30 Parking Lamps 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 5 118 ...

Page 413: ...l 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park Fuses Usage 43 Passenger Side Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run 5 119 ...

Page 414: ...nformation Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 4 2L L6 9 7 qt 9 2 L 5 3L V8 11 2 qt 10 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L 5 120 ...

Page 415: ...7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4 2L L6 S Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 M Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 121 ...

Page 416: ... NOTES 5 122 ...

Page 417: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 418: ...cessary 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 maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality ...

Page 419: ...e and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 4 13 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 6 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page ...

Page 420: ...cle service is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since you...

Page 421: ...and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 72 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine coolin...

Page 422: ...nspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote...

Page 423: ...r suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the co...

Page 424: ...ck or squeak g Inspect hoses for cracks chafing leaks kinks and proper installation h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or del...

Page 425: ...overed by your warranty Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 16 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if nece...

Page 426: ...other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 427: ...pply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake...

Page 428: ...or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Page 429: ... Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Sup...

Page 430: ... Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2L L6 Engine 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 2L L6 Engine 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 Engine 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm 15214346 Rear 16 inches 41 cm 15160740 6 14 ...

Page 431: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 2L V6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine 6 15 ...

Page 432: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 433: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 434: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 435: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 18 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation System ...

Page 436: ...er of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free numb...

Page 437: ...mal dispute resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the followi...

Page 438: ...e dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Al...

Page 439: ...n and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealer...

Page 440: ...letter should be addressed to United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 www GMC com 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Numb...

Page 441: ...available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility As...

Page 442: ...da In Canada service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Lock out Service Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar subscription To ensure security the driver must present personal identi...

Page 443: ... benefit is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired Original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required In Canada pre authorization is also required Once authorization has been given your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance Alte...

Page 444: ...e is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer retailer and request an appointment By scheduling a ser...

Page 445: ...g on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer s...

Page 446: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 447: ...cies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insuranc...

Page 448: ...te vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If possible call your insurance company from the scene of the crash They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can...

Page 449: ...re not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a de...

Page 450: ...00 462 8782 or write GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on ...

Page 451: ...chnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroi...

Page 452: ... near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were opera...

Page 453: ... vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use See also OnStar System on page 2 48 in this manual for more information Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephon...

Page 454: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 455: ...ssenger Sensing System 1 61 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 66 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 59 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 103 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 103 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 105 Care of Safety Belts 5 103 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 104 Fabric Carpet 5 10...

Page 456: ...g Light 3 38 Braking 4 3 Braking in Emergencies 4 5 Break In New Vehicle 2 20 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Back Up Lamps 5 53 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Headlamps 5 50 License Plate Lamps 5 53 Replacement Bulbs 5 54 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 74 C Calibration 2 39 2 41 2 44 California Fuel 5 6 California Per...

Page 457: ...04 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 102 Interior 5 100 Leather 5 102 Tires 5 106 Cleaning cont Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Washing Your Vehicle 5 103 Weatherstrips 5 103 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 105 Climate Control System Dual 3 21 Dual Automatic 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Rear 3 28 Clock Setting 3 66 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Compass 2 39 2 41 2 44 Content Th...

Page 458: ...e Lamps 3 17 Door Delayed Locking 2 8 Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Door cont Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 DIC Operation and Displays 3 50 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 58 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 53 Driving At Night 4 26 Before a Long Trip 4 28 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 29 I...

Page 459: ...rtment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 37 Fan Noise 5 35 Oil 5 16 Oil Life System 5 19 Overheating 5 28 Reduced Power Light 3 46 Starting 2 22 Entry Lighting 3 18 Event Data Recorders 7 18 Exit Lighting 3 18 Extender Safety Belt 1 31 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 21 Finish Damage 5 106 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 103 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 81 Flat Tire Changing 5 82 Flat Tire S...

Page 460: ...ations 5 6 Gate Ajar Light 3 48 Glove Box 2 57 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Headlamps 3 14 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Daytime Running Lamps 3 15 Electrical System 5 109 Flash to Pass 3 8 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 15 Washer 3 11 Heated...

Page 461: ... Lamps 5 53 Liftgate Liftglass 2 12 Liftglass Liftgate 2 12 Light Airbag Readiness 3 33 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 39 Brake System Warning 3 38 Change Engine Oil 3 45 Charging System 3 36 Check Gages Warning 3 47 Check Gas Cap 3 49 Cruise Control 3 46 Gate Ajar 3 48 Highbeam On 3 47 Low Fuel Warning 3 49 Malfunction Indicator 3 41 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 34 Reduced Engine Power 3 ...

Page 462: ...nce Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 41 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Using iii Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals 1 5 Message DIC Warnings an...

Page 463: ... 7 5 OnStar Privacy 7 19 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 48 Operation Universal Home Remote System 2 52 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Outlets Accessory Power 3 20 Outside Convex Mirror 2 48 Curb View Assist Mirror 2 47 Heated Mirrors 2 48 Manual Mirrors 2 46 Power Mirrors 2 47 Overhead Console 2 57 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 106 Park Brak...

Page 464: ...e Clock 3 66 Theft Deterrent 3 101 Reading Lamps 3 18 Rear Axle 5 46 Locking 4 5 Rear Climate Control System 3 28 Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 59 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 100 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 87 Rear Seat Operation 1 11 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 3 10 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display 2 44 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimmi...

Page 465: ...Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 26 Safety Belt Extender 1 31 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 31 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 13 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats Head Restraints 1 10 Heated Seats 1 4 Manual Lumbar 1 3 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 1 5 Power Lumbar 1 4 Power Seats 1 3 Rear Seat Operation 1 11 Reclining Seatbacks 1 7 S...

Page 466: ... Light 3 40 StabiliTrak Service Light 3 39 Starting the Engine 2 22 Steering 4 10 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 101 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 57 Convenience Net 2 59 Storage Areas cont Glove Box 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 58 Overhead Console 2 57 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 59 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 33 Sun Visors 2 15 Sunroof 2 60 T Tachometer 3 ...

Page 467: ...h System 5 92 Spare Tire 5 99 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 96 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 58 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 77 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 78 Wheel Replacement 5 78 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 73 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 40 Towing a Trailer 4 45 Your Vehicle 4 40 Traction StabiliTrak System 4 6 Transmission Fluid Automa...

Page 468: ... 3 53 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washer Headlamps 3 11 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 78 Different Size 5 76 Replacement 5 78 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Windows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 105 Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 5 37 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 54 Wiper Fuses 5 109 Wipers 3 9 Winds...

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