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GMC 2008 Yukon XL Denali, Owner'S Manual

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2

Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving .................................................4-2
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3
Braking .........................................................4-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5
Locking Differential .........................................4-5
StabiliTrak

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System ........................................4-6

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System .........................4-8
Steering ........................................................4-8
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-11
Passing .......................................................4-11
Loss of Control .............................................4-12
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-13
Driving at Night ............................................4-25
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-26

Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-27
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-27
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-28
Winter Driving ..............................................4-29
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow ...................................................4-32

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-32
Recovery Hooks ...........................................4-33
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-34

Towing ..........................................................4-40

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-40
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-40
Level Control ...............................................4-41
Autoride

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.....................................................4-41

Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-42
Trailer Recommendations ...............................4-55

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Summary of Contents for 2008 Yukon XL Denali

Page 1: ...ver Information Center DIC 3 49 Audio System s 3 73 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...

Page 2: ...ntertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on th...

Page 3: ...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 ot...

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 th...

Page 5: ...tems 1 56 Where to Put the Restraint 1 58 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 60 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 68 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat...

Page 6: ...of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down The power reclining seatback control is located behind the power...

Page 7: ...d the top of the control To lower the height of the support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle has...

Page 8: ...utton will come on to indicate that the feature is working Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heat to the seat off Indicator lights above...

Page 9: ...e throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored You will hear a single beep If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory f...

Page 10: ...on page 3 64 for more information Further programming for the memory seat feature can be done using the DIC You can select or not select the following The automatic easy exit seat feature The remote m...

Page 11: ...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 vehic...

Page 12: ...e you push the head restraint down The front seats may have head restraints that also tilt forward and rearward To tilt the head restraint grasp the top of the restraint while pressing the button B lo...

Page 13: ...will designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the ignition is turned off If the vehicle is restarted the...

Page 14: ...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 seat to...

Page 15: ...e injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTI...

Page 16: ...le has them do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safe...

Page 17: ...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 rea...

Page 18: ...ull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properl...

Page 19: ...em do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts...

Page 20: ...vehicle has them These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback do the following 1 L...

Page 21: ...e sure it is locked 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat s To fold and tumble the seat do the following 1 Make sure th...

Page 22: ...position creates a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the lever again to release the rear o...

Page 23: ...cked Folding and Tumbling the Seat s from the Third Row Seats CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or c...

Page 24: ...CAUTION Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat could cause injury to the person sitting there Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before press...

Page 25: ...seatback and the tumbling of the seat Returning the Seat s to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position do the following 1 Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor The se...

Page 26: ...em do the following 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts...

Page 27: ...ess the controls for the seat 2 Remove all items on the seat cushion Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle th...

Page 28: ...nd pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Tumbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space To tumble the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to acce...

Page 29: ...tgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat 3 Release the seat from the tumbled position by lifting the lever located next to the ca...

Page 30: ...seat wheels out of the vehicle Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat do the following 1 Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle 2 Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the...

Page 31: ...rson sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly a...

Page 32: ...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 sea...

Page 33: ...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 29...

Page 34: ...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 30...

Page 35: ...el 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...

Page 36: ...lts 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 oth...

Page 37: ...ut 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 kn...

Page 38: ...o 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 sho...

Page 39: ...tection 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 in...

Page 40: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 41: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and...

Page 42: ...houlder 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 a...

Page 43: ...sh 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...

Page 44: ...ss 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...

Page 45: ...it Then pull 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 b...

Page 46: ...ter in this section 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller...

Page 47: ...uster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front out...

Page 48: ...ositions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the second row seat and the third row if your vehicle has one Here is how to install a comfort g...

Page 49: ...he 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...

Page 50: ...e 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 sho...

Page 51: ...elt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part...

Page 52: ...ted into the buckle 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 W...

Page 53: ...lt 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 41 for more info...

Page 54: ...crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 41 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positi...

Page 55: ...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 co...

Page 56: ...UTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never all...

Page 57: ...s not weigh much until a crash During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 24...

Page 58: ...tem 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 wh...

Page 59: ...k and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 60: ...raint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child sea...

Page 61: ...talled in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of inj...

Page 62: ...not properly secured in the child restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint Make sure the child is properly secured follow...

Page 63: ...t as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 85 for additional information CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the c...

Page 64: ...ust also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH...

Page 65: ...C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require...

Page 66: ...tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors i To...

Page 67: ...l anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For models with second row bucket seats both rear seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between t...

Page 68: ...one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used for the rear driver side seating position in the third row Never install two top tethers using the same top tethe...

Page 69: ...aint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or us...

Page 70: ...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 lo...

Page 71: ...ion you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable he...

Page 72: ...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...

Page 73: ...he 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 r...

Page 74: ...estraint as you tighten the belt 6 If your child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for...

Page 75: ...center front seat position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put...

Page 76: ...airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off CAUTION Continued...

Page 77: ...ar 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...

Page 78: ...lder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and 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...

Page 79: ...raint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer retailer To remove the child restraint unbuckle the veh...

Page 80: ...inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags...

Page 81: ...should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof rail airbags CA...

Page 82: ...rbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are...

Page 83: ...rbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Driver S...

Page 84: ...t person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering...

Page 85: ...how quickly your vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than...

Page 86: ...vere side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s...

Page 87: ...contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the...

Page 88: ...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 ge...

Page 89: ...s 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 p...

Page 90: ...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...

Page 91: ...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 manufactur...

Page 92: ...e is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off remove any additi...

Page 93: ...ave the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or...

Page 94: ...bably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is...

Page 95: ...m on page 1 85 If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the...

Page 96: ...safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 33 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 101 Airbags The airbag system does...

Page 97: ...blies 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 w...

Page 98: ...NOTES 1 94...

Page 99: ...Operation 2 24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 25 New Vehicle Break In 2 25 Ignition Positions 2 26 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 27 Starting the Engine 2 27 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Peda...

Page 100: ...Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 51 Storage Areas 2 58 Glove Box 2 58 Cupholder s 2 58 Instrument Panel Storage 2 59 Center Console Storage 2 59 Luggage Carrier 2 59 Rear Storage A...

Page 101: ...icle 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 childr...

Page 102: ...ration 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...

Page 103: ...is running As a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to start it There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Key...

Page 104: ...ion With DIC Buttons on page 3 64 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lights will turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside See APPROACH LIGHTING under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Button...

Page 105: ...n page 3 54 for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTE...

Page 106: ...urned to ON RUN If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system during remote start you will need to manually turn the heated seats on and off See Heated Seats on page 1 4 for additi...

Page 107: ...ering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press...

Page 108: ...e manufacturer s remote vehicle start feature If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature the RKE transmitter will have an extended range that allows locking or unlocking of the vehicle from ap...

Page 109: ...the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will overr...

Page 110: ...e Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 I...

Page 111: ...ystem to its highest speed with the recirculation mode off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 23 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If y...

Page 112: ...he pull cup or pull strap as an aid The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will ca...

Page 113: ...g system to its highest speed with the recirculation mode off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you have air...

Page 114: ...pening it The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways Press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving...

Page 115: ...s an obstacle during a power open or close cycle a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position After removing the obstruction the...

Page 116: ...set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage the liftgate will not open The liftgate wi...

Page 117: ...e 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 ve...

Page 118: ...the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the windo...

Page 119: ...ator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to c...

Page 120: ...ed to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second pre alarm the alarm will go off Your vehicle s headlamps will flash and the horn will...

Page 121: ...vehicle should be serviced by your dealer retailer PASS Key III The PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada Th...

Page 122: ...e a problem with your theft deterrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may al...

Page 123: ...s or deactivates 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 i...

Page 124: ...cause damage or break the key Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand Make sure the key is all the way in If it is turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard...

Page 125: ...ined if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP Th...

Page 126: ...he 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 c...

Page 127: ...ving fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you While driving make only small adjustments Your vehicle may have a memory function which lets pedal settings be saved and rec...

Page 128: ...ist everything here we ask that you contact your dealer retailer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic...

Page 129: ...ty 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...

Page 130: ...erator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by your warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Your...

Page 131: ...vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions This means that all gears below that number are available When FIFTH 5 is selected FIRST 1 through FIFTH 5 gears are...

Page 132: ...the vehicle has this to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle See Autoride on page 4 41 Grade Braking Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade It maintains the vehicl...

Page 133: ...when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 5 mph 8 km h To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parkin...

Page 134: ...and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your...

Page 135: ...n electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK P with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent mov...

Page 136: ...nsciousness and death 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 dam...

Page 137: ...rage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 29 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P...

Page 138: ...lashing 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 compass t...

Page 139: ...djusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zo...

Page 140: ...driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleane...

Page 141: ...ming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display on page 2 40 Curb View Assist If your vehicle has the memory package the outside mirrors are able to perform the park tilt function Thi...

Page 142: ...can be seen from the driver s seat Your vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror An arrow on the mirror will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Object Detection Systems Ultraso...

Page 143: ...mirrors On some vehicles this display is located near the passenger side rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder If your vehicle has the display there are three color coded li...

Page 144: ...mber red lights 23 in 0 6 m amber amber red lights flashing and beep for three seconds 1 ft 0 3 m The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio The...

Page 145: ...ehicle call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors If you need roadside assistance press the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside Service for you OnStar servic...

Page 146: ...ench On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Virtual Advisor U S Only Available Services included with Directions Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan...

Page 147: ...s the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press Emergency button press or if yo...

Page 148: ...on has expired You can always press the OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provide...

Page 149: ...eep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming You only need the original remote control transmitter for Fixed Code programming It is also reco...

Page 150: ...release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor hea...

Page 151: ...dditional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what you used for the garage door opener If these...

Page 152: ...Remote Rolling Code Your hand held transmitter may have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter Your garage door opener receiver motor head unit may also have a row of...

Page 153: ...held transmitter may be labeled as follows A switch in the up position may be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position may be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position may be la...

Page 154: ...o the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Hom...

Page 155: ...ferent button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on w...

Page 156: ...y also have cupholders in the second and third row seat armrest areas To use the front cupholder press down on the access door latch button and release The door will open To close push it back down Th...

Page 157: ...rs to use Luggage Carrier You can load things on top of your vehicle with this feature The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved back and forth...

Page 158: ...ll go Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged For the purpose...

Page 159: ...e cover from a regular wheelbase model do the following 1 Let the cover go all the way into the holder 2 Then grasping the driver s side cover end cap push the cover end cap toward the passenger s sid...

Page 160: ...ead console that operate the sunroof Manual Open Manual Close To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroo...

Page 161: ...en the sunroof is closed Vent The sunroof has an express vent open feature From the closed position press the rear of the passenger s side switch to vent the sunroof To stop the sunroof partway press...

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Page 163: ...Entry Lighting 3 20 Exit Lighting 3 20 Front Reading Lamps 3 20 Electric Power Management 3 20 Battery Run Down Protection 3 21 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 21 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 22 Clima...

Page 164: ...on and Displays Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem 3 54 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 56 DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons 3 64 Audio System s 3 73 Setting the Clock 3 74 Radio s MP3 3 76 Using an...

Page 165: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 166: ...Instrument Panel Overview United States version shown Canada Similar 3 4...

Page 167: ...ss Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 19 Fog Lamps See Fog Lamps on page 3 19 J Cruise Control Buttons See Cruise Control on page 3 13 Heated Steering Wheel Button If Equipped See Heate...

Page 168: ...Press the button again to turn the flashers off The hazard warning flashers work no matter what ignition position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition When the hazard warning flash...

Page 169: ...steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering...

Page 170: ...Wiper Wash See Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 3 12 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a tur...

Page 171: ...lash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control DIC To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp...

Page 172: ...the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers 8 Mist Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers stop after one wipe H...

Page 173: ...ve the headlamps will turn on automatically after approximately eight wipes The headlamps will turn off if the wiper switch is set to a delay position and there have been no wipes for approximately th...

Page 174: ...asher fluid system or it will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles have been completed When the heated windshield washer fluid system is activated under certain outside temperature conditions...

Page 175: ...cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose con...

Page 176: ...eed from memory Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel clu...

Page 177: ...ess and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each ti...

Page 178: ...amps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions O Off Turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic headlamps and d...

Page 179: ...amps stay on for an additional 10 minutes Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off and a door is open To di...

Page 180: ...he headlamps when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Runni...

Page 181: ...he headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness D Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next to the...

Page 182: ...amps are located on the overhead console To turn the reading lamps on or off press the button located next to each lamp The lamps can be adjusted to a desired direction Your vehicle may also have read...

Page 183: ...In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a Driver Information Center DIC message might be displayed such as Battery Saver Active or Se...

Page 184: ...quipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Do not use equipment exceeding the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Notice Improper use of the power ou...

Page 185: ...rward unless it is set to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature The driver side temperature display will show th...

Page 186: ...ot outside the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down the vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passen...

Page 187: ...ng will remain displayed and the AUTO light will turn off The air delivery mode will remain under automatic control yN z Mode Press the mode up and down buttons to manually change the direction of the...

Page 188: ...turned off by pressing the button again or turning off the engine Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning A C compressor on and off When air conditioning is se...

Page 189: ...an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle...

Page 190: ...floor vents In this mode the system will automatically force outside air into the vehicle The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode The air conditioning compressor will run a...

Page 191: ...re integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls To turn the system on press the AUX butt...

Page 192: ...rear independent mode Manual Operation D C Fan Use the fan buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to manually adjust the fan speed To increase or decrease the airflow press the D or C button Pre...

Page 193: ...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 ligh...

Page 194: ...signed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economi...

Page 195: ...he trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off...

Page 196: ...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...

Page 197: ...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 56 for more information Pass...

Page 198: ...g 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 fron...

Page 199: ...age 3 34 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show yo...

Page 200: ...arge number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide fu...

Page 201: ...uid See Brakes on page 5 36 for more information This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if th...

Page 202: ...ave antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page...

Page 203: ...s light comes on briefly when the engine is started This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center...

Page 204: ...ot be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the...

Page 205: ...r vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly install...

Page 206: ...vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly Yo...

Page 207: ...C Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 and Engine Oil on page 5 13 for more information A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low...

Page 208: ...ld not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light will come on briefly when you start your engine If it does not have your veh...

Page 209: ...ever you set the cruise control The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 13 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam h...

Page 210: ...e with your fuel gage None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the...

Page 211: ...engine was turned off For the displays available using DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Using DIC Buttons later in this section and DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 64 Fo...

Page 212: ...Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 64 for more information V Set Reset Press this button to set or reset certa...

Page 213: ...active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km 5 2 miles 8 4 km etc Fuel Range Press the trip fuel...

Page 214: ...59 59 after which the display will return to zero To stop the timer press the set reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the set reset button while TIM...

Page 215: ...ts of measurement Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected Ti...

Page 216: ...mming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF Blank Display This display shows no information DIC Operation and Displays Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem The DIC has different displays which can be acce...

Page 217: ...as last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins moving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 5 miles 8 km before it is started again and...

Page 218: ...changed When you change the engine oil be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 5...

Page 219: ...air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer retailer as soon as possible to avoid damag...

Page 220: ...the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The ve...

Page 221: ...eset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display To turn the URPA system back on see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 2 44 PASSENGER...

Page 222: ...on page 1 75 for more information SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging sy...

Page 223: ...hould see your dealer retailer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM If your...

Page 224: ...ur vehicle to attempt to free it or if you are driving in extreme off road conditions and require more wheel spin See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 32 To turn the StabiliT...

Page 225: ...r vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information TRANSMISSION...

Page 226: ...tion features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since then The customization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization...

Page 227: ...r reset stem See Language under DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons earlier in this section for more information AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors wi...

Page 228: ...etting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will rec...

Page 229: ...while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the door...

Page 230: ...his feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press th...

Page 231: ...automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2 42 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears o...

Page 232: ...c movement has already occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the ke...

Page 233: ...ade to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it al...

Page 234: ...ustomization features will not be set to their factory default settings To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feat...

Page 235: ...orite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the v...

Page 236: ...e press the left SEEK arrow or the s REV reverse button You can also turn the f knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default Sett...

Page 237: ...ward button To decrease press the left SEEK arrow or the s REV reverse button You can also turn the f knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time...

Page 238: ...Radio s MP3 Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with Six Disc CD Radio with CD and DVD 3 76...

Page 239: ...m relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available While the radio is tuned to an FM RDS station the station name or call letters display...

Page 240: ...mation related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can display Continue pressing to highlight the desired la...

Page 241: ...showing the radio station frequency labels and to begin the process of programming your favorites for the chosen amount of numbered pages Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble BASS MID TREB Bass Midr...

Page 242: ...l audio source Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings Not available for AM FM Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To...

Page 243: ...r SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesir...

Page 244: ...M Radio Online for when you are not in your vehicle A service fee is required to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and www xmr...

Page 245: ...ith most audio CDs CD R CD RW and MP3s When a CD is inserted the text label DVD or CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display As each new track starts to play the track number displays T...

Page 246: ...nds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The disc can be removed If the disc is not removed after several seconds the disc automatically pulls back into the player...

Page 247: ...ress the same pushbutton again to turn off random play To play the tracks from a CD loaded in the radio with CD and DVD press the DVD CD AUX button when not sourced to the CD or insert a disc partway...

Page 248: ...urn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers...

Page 249: ...ptical Error The disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format Player Error There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems It is very hot When the tem...

Page 250: ...ages in this section for more information Playing a DVD DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or...

Page 251: ...chapter Press the left arrow again to go to the previous track or chapter This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SEEK Next Track Chapter Press th...

Page 252: ...creen is off press the play button to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished although there could be a delay of up to 30 seconds If the DVD does not begin playing...

Page 253: ...the pause icon is showing on the display the system is in playback mode q Group r Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navig...

Page 254: ...d in the radio The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically If the RSA system is sourced to the DVD the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again In case loading and rea...

Page 255: ...to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a p...

Page 256: ...s both file formats in the order in which they were recorded to the disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do...

Page 257: ...CD RW contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum are not accessible Root Director...

Page 258: ...he first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last folder has played...

Page 259: ...atically pulls back into the player and begins playing For multiple discs press and hold this button for two seconds to eject all discs f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW c...

Page 260: ...tor feature to play MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and al...

Page 261: ...lays when a CD is in the player Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected...

Page 262: ...cause the disc not to function in the player Root Directory The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory is displayed...

Page 263: ...s are shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename displays Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Juk...

Page 264: ...into the player If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed such as unknown format etc and the disc fails to eject press and hold this button for more than five seconds to force the disc to ej...

Page 265: ...or label or eject the disc The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the disc in the background When the scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned t...

Page 266: ...or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 3 105 for more information If a MP3 WMA is inserted into top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and...

Page 267: ...Unknown If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer retailer Check XM Receivr If this message does not clear within a short period of...

Page 268: ...arental Control is on a padlock icon displays The radio can be turned back on with a single press of the power button but the RSE system will remain under Parental Control To turn Parental Control off...

Page 269: ...tly The symbol L Left appears on the upper left side above the ear pad and should be positioned on the left ear The symbol R Right appears on the upper right side above the ear pad and should be posit...

Page 270: ...em connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded A V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX aux...

Page 271: ...ice through the wireless or wired headphones The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Sc...

Page 272: ...d start the disc The radio can also turn on the video screen display See Radio s MP3 on page 3 76 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage...

Page 273: ...playing fast reversing or fast forwarding a DVD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD s Play Pause Press this button to start playing a DVD Press this button while a DVD is pl...

Page 274: ...VD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc Subtitles Press this button to turn ON OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and...

Page 275: ...y pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Problem Recommended Action The remote cont...

Page 276: ...ect problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error This message displays if the disc is not from...

Page 277: ...adphones not included plugged into the jacks on the RSA If your vehicle has this feature audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones The front audio system displays the headphone i...

Page 278: ...own on the menu Hold either the left or right seek arrow to perform a cursor left or right on the menu PROG Program Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main...

Page 279: ...nition See Voice Recognition in the Navigation System manual for more information If your vehicle has OnStar press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar system If...

Page 280: ...n also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals only...

Page 281: ...n Any damage caused to your antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into the rear side windows there is a reduced risk of damage ca...

Page 282: ...NOTES 3 120...

Page 283: ...4 12 Off Road Driving 4 13 Driving at Night 4 25 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 26 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 27 Highway Hypnosis 4 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 Winter Driving 4 29 If Your...

Page 284: ...ction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your r...

Page 285: ...The following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the...

Page 286: ...If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to pu...

Page 287: ...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 s...

Page 288: ...messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC TRACTION CONTROL OFF SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL STABILITRAK OFF SERVICE STABILITRAK If these DIC messages appear make sure the StabiliTra...

Page 289: ...as been turned off you may still hear system noises as a result of the brake traction control coming on It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary t...

Page 290: ...on 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 flash and the cruise control will automatic...

Page 291: ...p 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 plac...

Page 292: ...ese 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 a...

Page 293: ...Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing Passing another vehicle on a two lane road can be dangerous To reduce the risk of danger while passing we suggest the following ti...

Page 294: ...he acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot...

Page 295: ...de range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite...

Page 296: ...dam when you are finished off road driving To reinstall the lower air dam do the following 1 Line up the snap features and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps 2 Install the two outboard bolt...

Page 297: ...e heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain does not...

Page 298: ...tuck But you will want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness O...

Page 299: ...heel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not p...

Page 300: ...t can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunk Driving on page 4 2 Dri...

Page 301: ...as boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply...

Page 302: ...u are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if the wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best th...

Page 303: ...ehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help the brakes and they will not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION...

Page 304: ...l the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narr...

Page 305: ...ne CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of t...

Page 306: ...pt 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 accel...

Page 307: ...drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 26 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the...

Page 308: ...he same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these type...

Page 309: ...55 Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include Windshield Washer Flui...

Page 310: ...l 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...

Page 311: ...s in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 55 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the...

Page 312: ...ce 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 an...

Page 313: ...d 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 Run your engi...

Page 314: ...n system in the Index If the stuck condition is too severe for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires s...

Page 315: ...s if your vehicle has them If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 40 Recovery Hooks CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle...

Page 316: ...or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and cra...

Page 317: ...rs that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lugg...

Page 318: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight...

Page 319: ...ormation 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 Certification Tire Label A...

Page 320: ...rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axl...

Page 321: ...your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do n...

Page 322: ...n types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two whee...

Page 323: ...ng when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch Autoride Th...

Page 324: ...irs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trail...

Page 325: ...avier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly cond...

Page 326: ...r later in this section Tow Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a l...

Page 327: ...your vehicle can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Yukon Denali 3 42 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Yukon XL Denali 3 42 7 900 lbs...

Page 328: ...aded trailer weight up to a maximum of 1 000 lbs 453 kg with a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that wil...

Page 329: ...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...

Page 330: ...flated 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 do...

Page 331: ...You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Hitch Cover Your vehicle may have a hitch cover To remove the hitch cover 1 Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise 2 Lift the l...

Page 332: ...ailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or de...

Page 333: ...s you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Dis...

Page 334: ...still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would...

Page 335: ...Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the t...

Page 336: ...White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red w Black Stripe Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the circuits are no...

Page 337: ...tch White Ground It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weig...

Page 338: ...NOTES 4 56...

Page 339: ...Fluid 5 20 Engine Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering F...

Page 340: ...1 Speaker Covers 5 101 Care of Safety Belts 5 101 Weatherstrips 5 101 Washing Your Vehicle 5 102 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 102 Finish Care 5 102 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 103 Alum...

Page 341: ...vered 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 g...

Page 342: ...nfused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you should use the proper service manual It tells you much mor...

Page 343: ...ns At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 or 3 511 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl...

Page 344: ...ere 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...

Page 345: ...f you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This...

Page 346: ...cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping...

Page 347: ...l tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity di...

Page 348: ...can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful n...

Page 349: ...h the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the clos...

Page 350: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6 2L engine this is what you will see 5 12...

Page 351: ...m on page 5 29 K Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 L Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 36 M Underhood Fuse Block See...

Page 352: ...Specifications on page 5 114 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be...

Page 353: ...roleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil con...

Page 354: ...l 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 people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the...

Page 355: ...r 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 cleaner filter and th...

Page 356: ...cles Without an Air Filter Restriction Indicator To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6 When you have the engine air cle...

Page 357: ...the screws 7 Reset the air filter restriction indicator if the vehicle has one by pressing the top button on the indicator CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or...

Page 358: ...nsmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean th...

Page 359: ...e compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle The dipstick handle has this graphic See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dip...

Page 360: ...dle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check bo...

Page 361: ...ccurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Ove...

Page 362: ...ne could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be...

Page 363: ...ation on location CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressur...

Page 364: ...is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant s...

Page 365: ...ation on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered b...

Page 366: ...o sign of steam and your vehicle has an electric cooling fan idle the engine for five minutes while parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until i...

Page 367: ...r the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boilin...

Page 368: ...n engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engin...

Page 369: ...d burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator press...

Page 370: ...parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator...

Page 371: ...cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL C...

Page 372: ...view on page 5 12 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an...

Page 373: ...nition cycle When the CHECK WASHER FLUID message is displayed you will need to add washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 for more information...

Page 374: ...t 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...

Page 375: ...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...

Page 376: ...pair 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...

Page 377: ...hen 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 locatio...

Page 378: ...r vehicle 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 vehicle...

Page 379: ...od on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal Y...

Page 380: ...ery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to tak...

Page 381: ...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...

Page 382: ...Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative...

Page 383: ...intenance on page 6 4 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 transfer case y...

Page 384: ...ut along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that h...

Page 385: ...spected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface A Fill Plug B Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the...

Page 386: ...a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall Not have any snow ice or mud on it Be fully assembled an...

Page 387: ...lamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be...

Page 388: ...s 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 52 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact...

Page 389: ...y 2 Remove the taillamp assembly 3 Press the release tab if equipped and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 5 Pre...

Page 390: ...ing opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulb...

Page 391: ...ys To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and turn the blade assembly away from th...

Page 392: ...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 Turn the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the...

Page 393: ...ecommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut p...

Page 394: ...s C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire...

Page 395: ...ction width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in...

Page 396: ...or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the ma...

Page 397: ...that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metr...

Page 398: ...ximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s c...

Page 399: ...e 5 98 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may...

Page 400: ...icle on page 4 34 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS se...

Page 401: ...te tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that...

Page 402: ...s Using DIC Buttons on page 3 49 or DIC Operation and Displays Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem on page 3 54 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in...

Page 403: ...essfully 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 la...

Page 404: ...el position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and w...

Page 405: ...aps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires including the spare tire for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New T...

Page 406: ...Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 114 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come of...

Page 407: ...g through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that canno...

Page 408: ...ded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 56 for...

Page 409: ...cle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires a...

Page 410: ...0 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and max...

Page 411: ...s tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the hi...

Page 412: ...ment Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except...

Page 413: ...t 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 clearanc...

Page 414: ...and you or others may be injured in CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combin...

Page 415: ...nd may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go...

Page 416: ...ge your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while t...

Page 417: ...e equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray which is located on the driver s side trim panel over the rear wheelhouse 1 Remove the tray to access the tools by pull...

Page 418: ...e 3 Turn the knob A on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 4 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut C counterclockwise...

Page 419: ...wn I Hoist Shaft Access Hole J Hoist End of Extension Tool K Spare Tire Lock 1 To reach the hoist shaft access cover C you will first need to remove the hitch cover Remove it by turning the two fasten...

Page 420: ...3 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and then pull straight back 4 Assemble the two jack handle extensions D and wheel wrench E as shown 5 82...

Page 421: ...wheel wrench E counterclockwise to lower the spare tire H to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower...

Page 422: ...G Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through t...

Page 423: ...for more information 2 If the wheel has a center cap that covers the wheel nuts place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 3 Use the wheel wrench to...

Page 424: ...r a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and...

Page 425: ...aise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle you will need to use the jack...

Page 426: ...the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get...

Page 427: ...ench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 114 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor...

Page 428: ...TION 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 instruc...

Page 429: ...not lower turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom ed...

Page 430: ...end fitting 11 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 12 Lower the...

Page 431: ...st end of extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Tilt the tire retainer at the end of t...

Page 432: ...tice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem poin...

Page 433: ...cle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Separate the tire wheel retainer G from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the reta...

Page 434: ...ly against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely P...

Page 435: ...the wing nut F 3 Position the jack E and wheel blocks A in the driver s side trim panel over the wheelhouse 4 Turn the wing nut G clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be s...

Page 436: ...re tire will be available in case you need it again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Appearance Care Interior Cleani...

Page 437: ...dealer retailer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your dealer retailer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not...

Page 438: ...ion and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot l...

Page 439: ...panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened...

Page 440: ...remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water sp...

Page 441: ...ible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on ch...

Page 442: ...to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damage...

Page 443: ...rbody 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 spr...

Page 444: ...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 li...

Page 445: ...ration 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 Specification...

Page 446: ...d not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories If the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker...

Page 447: ...Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module Universal Home Remote System 10 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Feature 11 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Feature 12 Stoplamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear C...

Page 448: ...ss Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 H...

Page 449: ...al components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Fuses...

Page 450: ...Headlamp Washers 23 Rear Windshield Washer 24 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Left Side 25 Trailer Park Lamps Fuses Usage 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 P...

Page 451: ...g Fan 2 64 Antilock Brake System 1 65 Starter 66 Stud 2 Trailer Brakes 67 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 J Case Fuses Usage 68 Electric Running Boards 69 Heated Windshield Washer System 70 Not Used 7...

Page 452: ...dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 18 1 qt 17 1 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank Regular 26 0 gal 98 4 L Extended 31 5 gal 119 2 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Fi...

Page 453: ...uled 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 Flui...

Page 454: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protec...

Page 455: ...our dealer retailer to have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the...

Page 456: ...stem whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears certain...

Page 457: ...k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Ch...

Page 458: ...150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Eng...

Page 459: ...liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubrica...

Page 460: ...hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not...

Page 461: ...vered by your warranty Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mix...

Page 462: ...ther 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...

Page 463: ...l Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the r...

Page 464: ...ne Coolant on page 5 23 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Po...

Page 465: ...ailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi...

Page 466: ...number or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spa...

Page 467: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15...

Page 468: ...ces 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...

Page 469: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 470: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 471: ...Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Governmen...

Page 472: ...er Communication by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following infor...

Page 473: ...Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving...

Page 474: ...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...

Page 475: ...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 8...

Page 476: ...MC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Text telephone TTY 1 888 889 2438 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year As the owner of a new GMC vehicle you...

Page 477: ...h helpful travel information pertaining to your trip Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date In Canada trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year Trip Interrupt...

Page 478: ...y fines impound towing caused by a violation of local Municipal State Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Roadside Assistance...

Page 479: ...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 ser...

Page 480: ...ons 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 dama...

Page 481: ...ing Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insuran...

Page 482: ...your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s...

Page 483: ...e 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...

Page 484: ...unication 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 engine...

Page 485: ...ian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance...

Page 486: ...s recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data w...

Page 487: ...other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some...

Page 488: ...NOTES 7 18...

Page 489: ...nna Rear Side Window 3 119 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 119 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 104 Care of Safety B...

Page 490: ...Bulbs 5 50 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 License Plate Lamps 5 52 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 70 C Calibration 2 40 Ca...

Page 491: ...Washing Your Vehicle 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 101 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 103 Wood Panels 5 101 Cleaning cont Climate Control System Dual Automatic 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Rear Air Co...

Page 492: ...ocks 2 11 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 DIC Operation and Displays 3 49 3 54 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 64 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 56 Driving At Night 4 25 Befo...

Page 493: ...r Engine Air Cleaner 5 17 Finish Damage 5 105 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 77 Flat Tire Changing 5 78 Flat Tire Storing 5 94 Fluid 5 20 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Wash...

Page 494: ...ytime Running Lamps 3 17 Exterior Lamps 3 16 Flash to Pass 3 9 Headlamps cont Halogen Bulbs 5 50 High Low Beam Changer 3 9 On Reminder 3 17 Heated Seats 1 4 Heated Steering Wheel 3 7 Heater 3 23 Highb...

Page 495: ...gate Liftglass 2 13 Liftglass Liftgate 2 13 Light Airbag Readiness 3 34 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 40 Brake System Warning 3 39 Charging System 3 37 Cruise Control 3 47 Fog Lamp 3 47 Highbeam On...

Page 496: ...ntenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Schedule cont Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...

Page 497: ...de Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 42 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 105 Park Aid 2 44 Park Brake 2 35 Park P Shifting Into...

Page 498: ...115 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 105 Rear Side Window Antenna 3 119 Rear Storage Area 2 60 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 3 12 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature...

Page 499: ...1 9 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 1 4 Seats cont Power Lumbar 1 3 Power Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Power Seats 1 2 Third Row Seat 1 23 Secondary Latch System 5 90 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Sea...

Page 500: ...Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 59 Luggage Carrier 2 59 Rear Storage Area 2 60 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 32 Sun Visors 2 21 Sunroof 2 62 T Tachometer 3 33 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Bac...

Page 501: ...eplacement 5 74 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 69 Tow Haul Mode 2 34 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 47 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 40 Towing a Trailer 4 42 Your Vehicle 4 40 Traction Locking Differential 4...

Page 502: ...Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 74 Different Size 5 72 Replacement 5 74 Where to Put the Restraint 1 58 Windows 2 19 Power 2 20 Windsh...

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