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GMC 2010 GMC Sierra, Owner'S Manual

The GMC 2010 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help GMC Sierra owners understand and operate their vehicle effectively. This manual is available for free download at manualshive.com, providing easy access to crucial information about your Sierra's features, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80
Instrument Panel

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Integrated Trailer Brake Control System (ITBC) . . . . 5-55
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

K

Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

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Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72
Lamps

Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Lights

Airbag Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

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Summary of Contents for 2010 GMC Sierra

Page 1: ...eft Deterrent Systems 3 19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 23 Mirrors 3 60 Object Detection Systems 3 64 Universal Home Remote System 3 73 Storage Areas 3 80 Sunroof 3 83 Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 4 3 Climate Controls 4 19 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 29 Driver Information Center DIC 4 50 Audio System s 4 85 Driving Your Vehicle 5 1 Your Driving the Road and th...

Page 2: ...6 70 Appearance Care 6 121 Vehicle Identification 6 128 Electrical System 6 129 Capacities and Specifications 6 137 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 19 Index i 1 ...

Page 3: ...icle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine refer to the DURAMAX Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suiva...

Page 4: ...sult in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component con...

Page 5: ... g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mo...

Page 6: ...2 NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...Lighting 1 17 Exterior Lighting 1 17 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 18 Climate Controls 1 19 Transmission 1 20 Four Wheel Drive 1 21 Vehicle Features 1 23 Radio s 1 23 Satellite Radio 1 25 Portable Audio Devices 1 25 Steering Wheel Controls 1 25 Bluetooth 1 26 Navigation System 1 26 Driver Information Center DIC 1 27 Cruise Control 1 28 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 29 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 29 Power O...

Page 8: ...Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Base Uplevel Version 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...5 Fog Lamps on page 4 14 If Equipped N Cruise Control on page 4 7 O Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 P Horn on page 4 3 Q Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 148 If Equipped R Automatic Transfer Case Control If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive on page 3 39 S Ashtray If Equipped See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 4 19 T StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 If Equipped Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA ...

Page 10: ...Instrument Panel Premium Version 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...e on page 6 15 N Parking Brake on page 3 54 O Cruise Control on page 4 7 P Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 Q Horn on page 4 3 R Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 148 S Climate Control System With Heater Only on page 4 19 or Climate Control System With Air Conditioning on page 4 20 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 23 If Equipped T Accessory Power Outlet s on page 4 17 Cigarette Light...

Page 12: ...ock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm See Keys on page 3 3 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 5 Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle Starting the Vehicl...

Page 13: ...d unlock the vehicle From outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver door From inside use the power door locks or the manual door locks To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks push down or pull up on the manual lock knob Power Door Locks If available these switches are located on the front doors K Press to unlock the doors Q Remove the key from the ignit...

Page 14: ...and rear windows as well Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Windows on page 3 16 Power Windows on page 3 17 Power Sliding Rear Window On vehicles with a power sliding rear window the switch is located in the overhead console The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually Push or pull the switch to open or close the window 1 8 ...

Page 15: ...re the seat is locked in place See Manual Seats on page 2 4 Power Seats If equipped the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire...

Page 16: ...cles with two way lumbar press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the bottom of the control On vehicles with four way lumbar press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support To decrease press and hold the rear of the control To raise the height of the support press and hold the top of the control To lower press and hold the botto...

Page 17: ...e the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 Power Reclining Seatbacks If available this control is located on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 1 1...

Page 18: ...the driver and passenger doors I Press to heat the seatback only J Press to heat the seat and seatback The light on the button 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 will show the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low S...

Page 19: ...equipped turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in ...

Page 20: ...ge 2 86 for important information Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door 1 Press A or B to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror 3 Press either A or B again to deselect the mirror 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...t damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use push the tab forward for day...

Page 22: ... Tilt Wheel on page 4 3 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body Press the arrow at the top of the switch to move the pedals a...

Page 23: ... Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations The lamps cannot be a...

Page 24: ...ghts and license plate lamps 2 Turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights and license plate lamps For more information see Exterior Lamps on page 4 10 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 4 12 Fog Lamps on page 4 14 Windshield Wiper Washer 8 Single wipe turn to 8 then release Several wipes hold the band on 8 longer 9 Turns the windshield wipers off 6 Turn the band up for m...

Page 25: ...Control System With Air Conditioning A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control D Air Conditioning E Outside Air F Air Recirculation G Rear Window Defogger Climate Control System With Heater Only A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control 1 19 ...

Page 26: ... 19 or Climate Control System With Air Conditioning on page 4 20 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 23 Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever To enable the Range Selection feature move the column shift lever to the M Manual position The current range will appear next to the M This is the highest attainable range with all low...

Page 27: ... not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 3 36 Four Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four Wheel Drive you can send the engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls Use these controls to shift into and out of the different Four Wheel Drive modes Manual Tra...

Page 28: ...fer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column Each transfer case design offers different drive options The list below described the different drive options that may be available 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5 49 or Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills See Four Wheel Drive on page 3 39 Vehicle Features Radio s Radio with CD DVD and USB Port O Pr...

Page 30: ... A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations For more information see Radio s on page 4 88 Setting the Cloc...

Page 31: ...r console or the dashboard External devices such as iPod laptop computers MP3 players CD changers USB storage device etc can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3 5 mm 1 8 in input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack and Using the USB Port under Radio s on page 4 88 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls som...

Page 32: ... vehicle s audio system and controls The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions For more information visit www gm com bluetooth For more information see Bluetooth on page 4 125 Navigation System The vehicle s navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and ro...

Page 33: ...so be shown in the display The temperature will be shown in F or C depending on the units selected T Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming c...

Page 34: ...ons on page 4 76 Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel I Turns the system on or off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate SET Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the ve...

Page 35: ...e system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 64 for more information Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located below the climate control system or may have one acc...

Page 36: ... the headliner above the rearview mirror Vent From the closed position press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof Open From the vent position press and hold the rear of the switch to open the sunroof Close Press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun To open the sunshade press and unl...

Page 37: ...ed position Press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close it Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To express close the sunroof fully press and release the front of the driver side switch Press the switch again to stop it The sunroof also has a sunshade that you ...

Page 38: ...ormation see StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tire...

Page 39: ... DIC buttons the vehicle must be in P Park to access this display 2 Press and hold the SET RESET button on the DIC or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons for more than five seconds The oil life will change to 100 On all vehicles the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Fully press the accelerator pedal ...

Page 40: ...ed into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 As the owner of a new GMC you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year minor repair informati...

Page 41: ...stions Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors X Push this button for hands free voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn navigation Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles No...

Page 42: ...ated Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available The vehicle must have a working electrical system including adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage t...

Page 43: ...r Belt 2 30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 2 37 Lap Belt Crew and Extended Cab 2 37 Safety Belt Extender 2 38 Child Restraints 2 39 Older Children 2 39 Infants and Young Children 2 42 Child Restraint Systems 2 45 Where to Put the Restraint 2 47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 2 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front ...

Page 44: ... How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 80 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 81 Airbag Off Switch 2 83 Passenger Sensing System 2 86 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 92 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 92 Restraint System Check 2 94 Checking the Restraint Systems 2 94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 95 2 2 ...

Page 45: ...roperly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 2 3 ...

Page 46: ...locked in place The head restraints are not designed to be removed The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down Front Seats Manual Seats WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only w...

Page 47: ...he bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place Power Seats Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown On a vehicle with power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward 2 5 ...

Page 48: ... or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 2 8 for more information Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the ...

Page 49: ...ar support press and hold the rear of the control To raise the height of the lumbar support press and hold the top of the control To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Mem...

Page 50: ...tback J Heated Seat and Seatback Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback The light on the button 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 will show the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The heated seats will be ...

Page 51: ...le 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 feature is on automatic seat adjustable mirror and adjustable pedal movements will occur See MEMORY SEAT RECALL under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 76 for more information To stop recall...

Page 52: ...XIT SEAT under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 76 for more information The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 76 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudd...

Page 53: ... its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt prop...

Page 54: ... Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 12 ...

Page 55: ...ed on the outboard side of the seat cushion WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seatback to its upright position push a...

Page 56: ... rear seat 1 Pull up on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap located under the seat cushion 2 Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback 3 After latching the seat cushion up pull forward on it to make sure it is locked To fold the seat down do the following 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap located under the seat cush...

Page 57: ... to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Make sure that nothing is on the seat To fold the seat slowly pull the seat cushion up To return the seat to the normal seating position slowly pull the seat cushion down WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be s...

Page 58: ...our safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too WARNING People riding on the tailgate if equipped can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding...

Page 59: ...ven buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 60: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 2 18 ...

Page 61: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 2 19 ...

Page 62: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Page 63: ... to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 2 39 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 42 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important...

Page 64: ...touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt...

Page 65: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 2 23 ...

Page 66: ...otection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 2 24 ...

Page 67: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 2 25 ...

Page 68: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 2 26 ...

Page 69: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 27 ...

Page 70: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 28 ...

Page 71: ... across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 2 29 ...

Page 72: ...s adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the wa...

Page 73: ...n be buckled 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 38 If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle check if the correct buckle is being used Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 2 31 ...

Page 74: ...r belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle...

Page 75: ...Crew Cab To move the adjuster down for the regular and crew cabs squeeze the buttons A on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position Extended Cab On the extended cab push down on the release button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster t...

Page 76: ...help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2 95 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides If not they are ...

Page 77: ...the guide from its storage clip on the interior body 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 2 35 ...

Page 78: ...r and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide onto the storage clip 2 36 ...

Page 79: ...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 Crew and Extended Cab This section is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 30 Your vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seati...

Page 80: ... around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child s...

Page 81: ...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 2 30 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the boo...

Page 82: ...fety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 30 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 83: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 41 ...

Page 84: ...ety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other pe...

Page 85: ...r facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a Continued WARNING Continued forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 2 43 ...

Page 86: ... restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support This is because an infant s neck is not fully developed Continued WARNING Continued and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces ca...

Page 87: ...holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 2 45 ...

Page 88: ...ion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 49 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this ...

Page 89: ... a child riding in a rear facing child restraint a child riding in a forward facing child seat an older child riding in a booster seat and children who are large enough using safety belts If a child restraint is secured in the right front passenger seat and the vehicle has a switch in the glove box to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag see Airbag Off Switch on page 2 83 and Securin...

Page 90: ...afe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Continued WARNING Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint i...

Page 91: ... are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts...

Page 92: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 93: ...straint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Two Passenger Front Seat Regular Cab Three Passenger Front Seat i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Do not install a child restrai...

Page 94: ...g positions with two lower anchors For crew and extended cab models the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For regular cab models there is an anchor symbol on the covers to assist you in locating the top tether anchors 2 52 ...

Page 95: ...icle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Crew Cab Shown Extended Cab Similar For crew and extended cab models the top tether anchors are the loops located near the top of the seatback for each rear seating position These loops will be used to route the top tether through as well as to secure the top tether in the vehicle Be sure to use an anchor loop located on the sam...

Page 96: ...roperly using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual WARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor except for the center top tether anchors in the crew and extended cabs Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the a...

Page 97: ...h and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if your vehicle has one Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 1 1 Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recliner handle upward to access the top tether anchor See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 10 for additional information 1 2 Find the top tether anchor 1 3 Remove the cover to expose the anchor 1 4 Route...

Page 98: ...w Cab Only on page 2 70 for instructions on installing the child restraint using the safety belts 3 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure Crew and Extended Cab Models 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the...

Page 99: ...er s Side Position Example Rear Driver s Side Position 2 1 When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear driver side position A Raise the headrest or head restraint B Route the top tether B between the headrest or head restraint posts through the loop A behind the inboard headrest or head restraint post and under the center shoulder belt C C Attach the top tether B to the top tether a...

Page 100: ...traint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 49 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in th...

Page 101: ... the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how For crew cab second row seatings positions tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 2 5...

Page 102: ...push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 2 60 ...

Page 103: ...raint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position WARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It i...

Page 104: ...ates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a Continued WARNING Continued forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right fro...

Page 105: ...ith the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing...

Page 106: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 64 ...

Page 107: ...TCH on page 2 49 for more information 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the vehicle is equipped with a passenger sensing system and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle If a child re...

Page 108: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously Continued WARNING Continued injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the airbag swit...

Page 109: ...ld restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restr...

Page 110: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 68 ...

Page 111: ...ufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 49 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it If you turned the airb...

Page 112: ... rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 49 for how and where to install your child restraint using LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 4...

Page 113: ...estraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 2 71 ...

Page 114: ...raint as you tighten the belt 7 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 Children LATCH on page 2 49 for more information 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and le...

Page 115: ...e seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know abo...

Page 116: ...icle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neithe...

Page 117: ...the airbag 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 4 33 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 2 75 ...

Page 118: ...the instrument panel on the passenger s side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door 2 76 ...

Page 119: ...ausing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail air...

Page 120: ...ow 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 if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicl...

Page 121: ...de impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 2 73 Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold ...

Page 122: ...nt panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the ...

Page 123: ...here may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing...

Page 124: ...occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another c...

Page 125: ...front seat because My vehicle has no rear seat My vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear facing infant seat or The infant has a medical condition which according to the infant s physician makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat becau...

Page 126: ... have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the passenger s airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group United States Canada To turn off the right front passenger airbag insert the ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the off position The word OFF or the off ...

Page 127: ...injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 33 for more information including important safety information United States Canada To turn the right front passenger airbag on again insert the ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the on position The right front passenger frontal airbag is now enabled may inflate See Airb...

Page 128: ... be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 36 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags if equipped and the roof rail airbags if equipped are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right fro...

Page 129: ...ff Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint shoul...

Page 130: ...stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there ...

Page 131: ...the Index 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If t...

Page 132: ...detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the pe...

Page 133: ... layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92 for more infor...

Page 134: ... 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 there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side ...

Page 135: ...he Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8 2 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 6 93 for additional important information Q What if I added a snow plow Will it keep the airbags from working properly A We have designed our airbag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions inclu...

Page 136: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 32 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 124 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 33 for more information Notice If an airbag covering i...

Page 137: ...safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the ...

Page 138: ...2 NOTES 2 96 ...

Page 139: ...ey III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 23 New Vehicle Break In 3 23 Ignition Positions 3 24 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 25 Starting the Engine 3 26 Fast Idle System 3 27 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 3 28 Engine Coolant Heater 3 29 Active Fuel Management 3 30 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 30 Tow Haul Mode 3 36 Four Wheel Drive 3 39 Parking ...

Page 140: ...4 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 64 Rear Vision Camera RVC 3 67 Universal Home Remote System 3 73 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 73 Storage Areas 3 80 Glove Box 3 80 Cupholders 3 80 Instrument Panel Storage 3 81 Center Console Storage 3 81 Roof Rack System 3 82 Rear Seat Armrest 3 83 Sunroof 3 83 3 2 ...

Page 141: ...he vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key is used for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place ...

Page 142: ...RSS 210 211 of Industry Canada Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the sig...

Page 143: ...the DIC the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 76 for additional information Pressing Q arms the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 3 19 K Unlock Press once to unlock only the driver door If K is pressed again within three seconds all remaining doors unlock The interior lamps may come on ...

Page 144: ...g Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Eac...

Page 145: ...ON RUN position If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off During a remote start if your vehicle has an automatic c...

Page 146: ...s flash If you cannot see the vehicle s lights press and hold the remote start button for two to four seconds Pressing the remote start button again after the vehicle has started will turn the engine off When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time exten...

Page 147: ... if the key is in the ignition the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on Also the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabl...

Page 148: ... who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your...

Page 149: ...yed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 4 76 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles wi...

Page 150: ...key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position 2 Close the door When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock using the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door secur...

Page 151: ...de power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger s door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger s door will unlock Rear Doors Extended Cab Your vehicle may have a rear access door s that allows easier access to the rear area of the extended cab To open a rear access door from the outside first open the front door Then use the hand...

Page 152: ...even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate use the key to lo...

Page 153: ...o the following 1 Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips To release the retaining cable clips lift the cable so it points straight out Lift the clip over the bolt and push the cable forward then rotate down 2 With the tailgate about halfway open lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature raise the tailgate nearl...

Page 154: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 3 16 ...

Page 155: ...s in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows Crew Cab shown If your vehicle has power windows the controls are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear for crew cab and extended cab models The driver s door has a switch for the passenger s and rear windows as well Your power wind...

Page 156: ... feature The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver s position Press the switch to engage or disengage the lockout feature An indicator light on the switch will come on when the lockout feature is engaged and will go off when disengaged Power Sliding Rear Window On vehicles with a power sliding rear win...

Page 157: ...nd flash If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not be activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off 3 Close all doors The security light will stop flashing and go off after approximately 30 seconds The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a ten second...

Page 158: ... been armed If you set off the alarm by accident press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn it off Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the securi...

Page 159: ...ft deterrent system When the PASS Key III system senses that someone is using the wrong key it prevents the vehicle from starting Anyone using a trial and error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be a...

Page 160: ...1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK OFF posit...

Page 161: ... full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on ...

Page 162: ...tomatic transmission the shift lever must be in P Park to turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center If this happens move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this doesn t work then the vehicle needs service Notice Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or br...

Page 163: ...f the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time D START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP The following vehicle accessorie...

Page 164: ...sion gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not st...

Page 165: ...ms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not the engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fast Idle System Fast Id...

Page 166: ...leasing the Parking Brake The transmission shifter is moved out of P Park or N Neutral Selecting the cruise control on off button when it was previously on Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in R Reverse or while using the cruise control The switch...

Page 167: ...he electrical cord The cord is secured to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block with a clip Carefully remove the wire tie which bundles the electrical plug Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You c...

Page 168: ...an Active Fuel Management indicator see DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 4 50 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 59 for more information on using this display Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Vehicles with an automatic transmission have an electronic shift position in...

Page 169: ...ven when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 3 55 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 WARNING If you have Four Wheel Drive the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park if the transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Whe...

Page 170: ...overed by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down By doing this ...

Page 171: ...smission and Hydra Matic 6 Speed transmission s gear shifting could be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts could be more noticeable with a cold transmission This difference in shifting is normal M Manual Mode This position is available on vehicles with the Allison Transmission or Hydra Matic 6 Speed transmission It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriat...

Page 172: ...e due to steepness of grade When you shift to 1 First it provides the lowest gear appropriate to current road speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows eventually downshifting to 1 First gear Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you a...

Page 173: ... to the gear Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 3 36 While using Range Selection Mode cruise control and the Tow Haul mode can be used Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do...

Page 174: ...ontrol and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever Turn the tow haul on and off by pressing the button When the tow haul is on a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 4 48 for more information Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 for more information 3 36 ...

Page 175: ...ce shift cycling providing increased performance vehicle control and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads Turn the tow haul mode on and off by pressing the button located on the end of the shift lever When the tow haul is on a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 4 48 for more information Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer...

Page 176: ...edal usage Using this information it detects when the truck is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake Also see Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 for more information Cruise Grade Braking Allison Transmission or Hydra Matic 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade It maintains vehicle speed by automaticall...

Page 177: ... s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience vibration in the steering system If the vehicle has StabiliTrak shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 Front Axle The...

Page 178: ... dry pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time can cause premature wear on the vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive for extended periods of time 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque You may never need Four Wheel Drive Low It sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wh...

Page 179: ... or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 48 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use this setting when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages the front ...

Page 180: ... you have difficulty reaching the selected transfer case mode with the engine running shift the transmission momentarily to drive and then back to N Neutral This will realign the gear teeth in the transfer case and allow you to complete the shift Shifting from Two Wheel Drive High to Four Wheel Drive High Shifts between Two Wheel Drive High and Four Wheel Drive High can be made at any vehicle spee...

Page 181: ...is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously Continued WARNING Continued injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral See Parking Brake on page 3 54 Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low with the vehicle at a stop may be more difficult You may be unable to complete the shift to Four Wheel Drive Low and the transfer case will end up in N Neutral This is n...

Page 182: ...s 2m 4m 4n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES Vehicle in Tow YES See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5 49 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 48 You can choose among four driving settings Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take the vehicle t...

Page 183: ...ing off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills If the vehicle has StabiliTrak shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 WARNING Shifting the transfer case to N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured...

Page 184: ...ion You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission in gear Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission i...

Page 185: ...etween Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Wheel Drive High ranges or from transfer case N Neutral with the engine running If the knob is turned to the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is mov...

Page 186: ...al to Two Wheel Drive High After the transfer case has shifted out of N Neutral the N Neutral light will go out 4 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing b...

Page 187: ...ting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in Two Wheel Drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving the vehicle in AUTO the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is se...

Page 188: ...4 N Neutral Shift the vehicle s transfer case to N Neutral only when towing the vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5 49 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 48 for more information If the SERVICE 4 Wheel Drive message stays on you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service See Service 4 Wheel Drive message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive...

Page 189: ...ing the transmission into gear Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting be...

Page 190: ...ifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Whee...

Page 191: ...gh 6 Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to N Neutral until it stops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the four low position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 If the engine is running make sure that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the t...

Page 192: ...t has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear 5 Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position Parking Brake Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down then pushing down the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on...

Page 193: ...uddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are Continued WARNING Continued on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if the transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see To...

Page 194: ...ever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the tran...

Page 195: ...e case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 6 49 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pre...

Page 196: ... underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different Continued WARNING Continued The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it...

Page 197: ... P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have Continued WARNING Continued left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park...

Page 198: ...le may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 3 67 for more information If the vehicle has RVC the O button may not be available Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start Cleaning the Mirr...

Page 199: ...have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls located on the driver door To adjust each mirror 1 Press A or B to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror 3 Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehic...

Page 200: ...t stay in the unfolded position The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power foldaway mirrors This sound is normal after a manual folding operation Automatic Dimming The driver outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behi...

Page 201: ... away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mir...

Page 202: ...d the vehicle and at least 25 4 cm 10 in off the ground WARNING The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle Children pedestrians bicyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occ...

Page 203: ...low tailgate level Objects must also be within 2 5 m 8 ft from the rear bumper This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center DIC to indicate that URPA is off see DIC Warnings and Messages on page ...

Page 204: ...ark assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted A trailer was attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the last drive cycle Once the attached object is remov...

Page 205: ...ystem always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the inside rear vi...

Page 206: ...1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button 3 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay that is received after shifting out of ...

Page 207: ...d on the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 3 64 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that URPA has not been disabled 2 Shift into P Park 3 Press the MENU hard key to enter the c...

Page 208: ...rom the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides A View displayed by the camera B Corner of the rear bumper ...

Page 209: ...C Camera connector 3 Plug the two exposed chassis harness connectors together to prevent contamination A Chassis harness connector B Release tab 4 Feed the wiring harness through the pickup box then plug the camara connectors together to prevent contamination 5 Remove the tailgate See Tailgate on page 3 14 for more information 6 Re install the license plate Reverse this procedure to reinstall the ...

Page 210: ...n off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or the display has reached an Over Temperature limit T...

Page 211: ...any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use ...

Page 212: ...ld after 1996 are Rolling Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 3 74 ...

Page 213: ... This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door o...

Page 214: ...dure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit If you do not see a row of dip switches return to the p...

Page 215: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the ...

Page 216: ...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 Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to complete Ste...

Page 217: ...ntil programming is complete 8 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 8 choosing a different button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Re...

Page 218: ...the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes from all buttons will be erased For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 8 6 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders Vehicles with cupholders have them located on and behind the center console ...

Page 219: ...ver side of the handle and pull out on the exposed portion of the handle Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included Pull the lever A up to access the upper storage area Raise the upper storage bin then pull the lever B up to access the lower storage area Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area 3 81 ...

Page 220: ...rails can be purchased as an accessory See your dealer for additional information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg 200 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails a...

Page 221: ...iderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers but do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the siderail A Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL is located above the rear window glass Make sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle do not block or damage the CHMSL Rear Seat Armrest Vehicle...

Page 222: ...on To open using express open press the rear of the switch fully and release The sunroof will move to the full open position To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time Close From the vent or open position press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun The roller sunshade can be manuall...

Page 223: ...f fully press and release the front of the driver s side switch The sunroof will close automatically To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time The sunroof also has a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually Anti Pinch Feature Crew Cab Only If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feat...

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Page 225: ...er Management 4 16 Battery Run Down Protection 4 17 Accessory Power Outlet s 4 17 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 4 19 Climate Controls 4 19 Climate Control System With Heater Only 4 19 Climate Control System With Air Conditioning 4 20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 4 23 Outlet Adjustment 4 29 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 29 Instrument Panel Cluster 4 30 Speedometer and Odometer 4...

Page 226: ... and Displays Without DIC Buttons 4 59 DIC Compass 4 63 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 66 DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons 4 76 Audio System s 4 85 Setting the Clock 4 86 Radio s 4 88 Using an MP3 Radios with CD 4 109 Using an MP3 Radios with CD and DVD 4 116 XM Radio Messages 4 123 Navigation Radio System 4 125 Bluetooth 4 125 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 4 136 Rear Seat Audio RSA 4 ...

Page 227: ...s off When the hazard warning flashers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols located on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position 3 Release the lever to lock ...

Page 228: ... signal a turn Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the lever The lever returns to its starting position w...

Page 229: ...adlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then relea...

Page 230: ... Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes 6 Low Speed Slow wipes High Speed Fast wipes Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6 69 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will st...

Page 231: ...rol WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use the 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 control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads For vehicles with cruise control a speed o...

Page 232: ... indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Resume Accelerate Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate SET Set Coast Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cr...

Page 233: ... reached then release it To increase vehicle speed in small amounts press the RES button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts press the SE...

Page 234: ...ering wheel To turn off the cruise control press I on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing the I button or if the ignition is turned off Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel It controls the following systems Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamp...

Page 235: ...ate Lamps 2 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes before automatically ...

Page 236: ...sidemarker instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps To turn off the DRL lamps turn the exterior lamps control to the OFF position and then release For vehicles first sold in Canada the transmission must be in the P Park position before the DRL lamps can be turned off Automatic Headlamp System ...

Page 237: ...omatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During that delay the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 15 To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off turn the control to the off position The headlamps will also stay o...

Page 238: ...along with the fog lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp If the vehicle has this feature this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp This button is located on the overhead console When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp pressing the bottom of the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator ligh...

Page 239: ...e closed The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column clockwise to the farthest position In this position the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control k Dome Off Press the button in a...

Page 240: ...n the cargo area of the vehicle or in the top box storage units Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the sta...

Page 241: ...ERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off The cargo lamp shuts off after 20 minutes This prevents the...

Page 242: ...r plugs The accessory power outlets are powered even when the ignition is in LOCK OFF Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK OFF may cause the vehicle s battery to run down Notice Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not use equipment excee...

Page 243: ...r and press down until it engages To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it is ready for use the lighter pops back out Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette li...

Page 244: ...n this mode the system automatically selects outside air Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets and side window vents 0 Defrost This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and the side window vents with some air directed to the floor vents The system automatically forces outside air...

Page 245: ...lected in floor mode Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets and side window vents 0 Defrost This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and the side window vents with some air directed to the floor vents The system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle The recirculation ...

Page 246: ... air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan switch is on The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger a warming grid is used to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press to turn the rear ...

Page 247: ...tioning L PASS Passenger O On Off Press to turn the climate control system on or off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button Recirculation can be selected once you have selected vent or bi level mode The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature button If the air delivery mode or temperature setting...

Page 248: ...river s setting the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown When in defrost mode the passenger temperature setting cannot be changed Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire sys...

Page 249: ... the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch overrides this delay and changes the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation D C Fan Control Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control The fan setting remains displayed and the AUTO light turns off The air delivery mode remains under aut...

Page 250: ... three times and will not work If the passenger temperature buttons are adjusted the driver temperature indicator changes The passenger temperature will not be displayed If vent bi level or floor mode is selected again the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning A ...

Page 251: ...ght on the button comes on to show that outside is on When selected air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout the vehicle The outside air mode can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with this feature press to turn the ...

Page 252: ... 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 could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The system may ...

Page 253: ...d Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate th...

Page 254: ...nt Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown Canada Uplevel Base Heavy Duty Clusters similar For vehicles with a DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information 4 30 ...

Page 255: ...e information Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter to toggle between the 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 o...

Page 256: ...light several seconds after the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt The passenger safety belt light located on the overhead console comes on and stays on for several seconds flashes for several more seconds and then comes on solid for several more This chime and light sequence is repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled ...

Page 257: ...n solid for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have th...

Page 258: ...conds the status indicator ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol will light to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on off switch in the glove box the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off This light will go off w...

Page 259: ...stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system For example the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on off switch is turned off To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 33 for more information including important safety information If the word ON or the on symbol is lit it...

Page 260: ...nt safety information In addition if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position the label on the vehicle s sun visor refers to ADVANCED AIRBAGS United States Canada When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the statu...

Page 261: ...ore information including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer The light should go out once the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the charging syst...

Page 262: ... is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range If the vehicle must be driven turn off all accessories such as the radi...

Page 263: ... there is a problem WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal might ...

Page 264: ...t have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 38 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for all brake related DIC messages StabiliTrak Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system this light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle ser...

Page 265: ...apacity See Engine Overheating on page 6 39 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver In...

Page 266: ...ates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls might n...

Page 267: ...might be corrected by doing the following Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 6 12 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off If the vehicle has been driven throug...

Page 268: ...rument panel to the left of the steering wheel See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off the critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system This can happen if the battery has rece...

Page 269: ... outside the normal operating range can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check the vehicle s oil as soon as possible See OIL PRESSURE LOW under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 and Engine Oil on page 6 17 WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check...

Page 270: ...repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine prop...

Page 271: ...the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 4 14 for more information Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 4 7 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 4 5...

Page 272: ...t comes on when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 3 36 Fuel Gauge United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gauge will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel but the vehicle s fuel...

Page 273: ... the fuel tank s capacity to fill it The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off For a diesel engine see Fuel Gauge in the Diesel Engine Supplement Low Fuel Warning Light This light under the fuel gauge comes on briefly while the engine is being started This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The Driver Information Center also displays a FUEL LEVEL LOW me...

Page 274: ...le If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons later in this section for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons If your vehicle has DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next t...

Page 275: ... on the units selected T Vehicle Information Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming compass zone setting and compass recalibration U Customiz...

Page 276: ...layed You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro ac...

Page 277: ...ount of fuel is in the fuel tank This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range cannot be reset Average Economy Press the trip fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is ca...

Page 278: ...ay shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Management Indicator If your vehicle has this display press the trip fuel button until INST ECON V8 displays This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change This display show...

Page 279: ...ou can See Engine Oil on page 6 17 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accident...

Page 280: ...isplay shows dashes instead of a value there may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer for service Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system the trailer brake display appears in the DIC Press the vehicle information button until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting This setti...

Page 281: ...ress and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles with memory recall seats the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2 A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmit...

Page 282: ...odometer is displayed The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro active reset feature press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds The tri...

Page 283: ...display shows the total number of hours the engine has run DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also turn off o...

Page 284: ...eset for the trip odometer The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beg...

Page 285: ...r output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 for more information Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone See DIC Compass on page 4 63 for more information Compass Recalibration This ...

Page 286: ...cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 6 20 Relearn Tire Positions Your vehicle may have this display To access this display the vehicle must be in P Park If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor the system must re learn the tire positio...

Page 287: ... of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip or moving to a...

Page 288: ...ess the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays Or if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons press the trip odometer reset stem until CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone 4 64 ...

Page 289: ... cell phone antenna mount a magnetic emergency light magnetic note pad holder or any other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is locat...

Page 290: ...sages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle s battery is severely discharged this message will display and four chimes may sound Start the vehicle immediately If the vehi...

Page 291: ...ur dealer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 5 55 for more information DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC ENGINE H...

Page 292: ...as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime may sound when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 6 39 for further information This message also display...

Page 293: ...vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 6 17 for more information This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur Stop the vehicle as soon as sa...

Page 294: ...lays With DIC Buttons on page 4 50 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 59 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 5 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Crew Cab This m...

Page 295: ...in driving the brake system needs service as soon as possible See your dealer SERVICE BRAKES SOON On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the brake system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the br...

Page 296: ... See your dealer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message displays the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Tr...

Page 297: ...he StabiliTrak system on or off see StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear One condition is overheating which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time The message also displays if the brake system warning light is on See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 38 The message could display if the stabili...

Page 298: ...nd Rotation on page 6 88 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 83 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 80 for more information TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires is low This message also displays LEFT FRT left front RIGHT FRT right front LEFT RR left rear or RIGHT RR righ...

Page 299: ...ailer on page 5 55 for more information TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transm...

Page 300: ...ation 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 preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the h...

Page 301: ...er 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 will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 11 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button...

Page 302: ...setting 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 receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Keyless En...

Page 303: ...o select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK On vehicles with a crew cab this feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is cl...

Page 304: ...This 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 the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through...

Page 305: ... s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3 62 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Neither outsi...

Page 306: ... 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 key again NO CHANGE No change will be made 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 EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to...

Page 307: ...ration and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 4 59 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers NO CHANGE No change will be made 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 allows you to turn the remote start off or on The rem...

Page 308: ...ing press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning o...

Page 309: ...ehicle is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 5 2 Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them...

Page 310: ...e currently displayed time or wait until the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed automatically sets MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player To set the time and date 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN then press the O button to turn the radio on 2 Press the H button to display HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year 3 Press the...

Page 311: ...minute month day and year 4 Press the softkey located under any one of the tabs to change that setting 5 To increase the time or date do one of the following Press the softkey below the selected tab Press the SEEK button Press the FWD button Turn the f knob clockwise 6 To decrease the time or date do one of the following Press the SEEK button Press the s REV button Turn the f knob counterclockwise...

Page 312: ...Radio s AM FM Radio Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with USB and CD MP3 and Radio with USB and Six Disc CD MP3 similar 4 88 ...

Page 313: ...at Entertainment RSE system it has a CD DVD radio See Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 136 for more information on the vehicle s RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license ...

Page 314: ...Radio Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time While the ignition is off press this button to display the time Speed Compensated Volume SCV Radios with Speed Compensated Volume SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle s speed changes while driving so that the volume level stays consistent To activate SCV 1 S...

Page 315: ... the scan mode 4 Information XM Satellite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time When the ignition is in the OFF position press 4 to display the time For vehicles with XM MP3 WMA or RDS features press 4 to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or CD MP3 or WMA song If information is a...

Page 316: ...ings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored 3 Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds When that softkey is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each softkey radio stat...

Page 317: ...lowing Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise Press the SEEK or SEEK button Press the FWD or s REV button If a station s frequency is weak or if there is static decrease the treble To quickly adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position press the softkey positioned under the BASS MID or TREB tab for more than two seconds A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position To...

Page 318: ...r radios with a button press this button or the tune knob until the desired speaker control tab displays Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting The setting can also be adjusted by pressing the seek arrows Finding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a desired catego...

Page 319: ...The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service Locked or Loc One of these messages will display when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or...

Page 320: ...foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD R s or CD RW s in their original cases or other prote...

Page 321: ... a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When the CD is inserted the CD symbol displays As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the ...

Page 322: ...ject the disc that is currently playing A CD ejecting from a radio with CD and DVD ejects from the bottom slot A beep sounds 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 For the Six Disc CD player press and hold for two seconds to eject all discs Z ...

Page 323: ... display For the Radio with CD MP3 Radio with USB and CD MP3 and the Radio with USB CD and DVD MP3 1 Press the CD AUX or DVD CD AUX button when not sourced to the CD or insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD player A RDM tab displays 2 Press the softkey positioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays 3 Press the softkey again to turn off random play For the Radio with USB an...

Page 324: ...utton to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot 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 No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both th...

Page 325: ...ction or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 136 for more information In some vehicles depending on audio options the rear speakers can be muted when the RSA power is turned on See Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 4 145 for more information Playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc The Radio with CD MP3 Radio with USB and CD MP3 and Radio with USB and Six Disc CD MP3 have t...

Page 326: ...other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on the remote control or by the RSA system or by the buttons on the radio faceplate See Remote Control und...

Page 327: ...n this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and to start the parental control feature Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio RSA system or remote control A lock symbol displays next to the clock display The parent...

Page 328: ...disc to eject DVD V Video Display Buttons Once a DVD V is inserted the radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing Press the softkey located under any desired tag option during DVD playback See the tag options listed after for more information The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD V menus and controls through the remote control See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainme...

Page 329: ...eral tag options for DVD playing Press the softkeys located under any desired tag option during DVD playback See the tag options listed after for more information The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD A menus and controls through the remote control See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 136 for more information The Video Screen does not automatically power on w...

Page 330: ...emote control Loading a disc into the system depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD and up to 30 seconds for a DVD Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system press the c button on the remote control or press the softkey located under the stop or the play pause symbol tags displayed on the radio If the radio head is sourced t...

Page 331: ...ng the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack An external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD player etc can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening Drivers are...

Page 332: ...ton cycles between the two sources and not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot Front Auxiliary and Rear Auxiliary if available See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 4 136 for more informa...

Page 333: ...t can play mp3 and wma files that are stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio can play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files If both formats are on the disc the radio reads all MP3 files first then the uncompressed CD audio files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio su...

Page 334: ...t folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last folder has played play continues from the first track of the first folder File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as t...

Page 335: ...ume playing FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder...

Page 336: ...s from that album To exit music navigator mode press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable...

Page 337: ...ce playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey...

Page 338: ...the following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Fi...

Page 339: ...default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected Repeat Track Press the softkey below to repeat one track The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off This...

Page 340: ...nd ignores MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files on a mixed mode disc Uncompressd audio is played before MP3 WMA files Press the CAT category button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD Player supports Up to 255 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 15 playlists U...

Page 341: ... the CD audio tracks on the disc Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped and the player advances to the next folder that contains files No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files the files are located under the root folder The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name of the f...

Page 342: ...tically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters o...

Page 343: ...laying The elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random Files on the disc can be listened to in random rather than sequential order To use random press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays...

Page 344: ...e or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument ...

Page 345: ...ce playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release FWD to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey...

Page 346: ...following order First softkey first item in the list Second softkey 1 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Third softkey 5 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Files ...

Page 347: ... used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffles all songs on the USB storage device or iPod Shuffle Album Shuffles all songs in the current album on ...

Page 348: ...properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly CAT Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Theftlocked The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If ...

Page 349: ... if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the audi...

Page 350: ...leted To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start t...

Page 351: ...n use the List command for a list of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready foll...

Page 352: ...r is not correct say No The system will ask for the number to be re entered 4 After the system stores the phone number it responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds...

Page 353: ...ded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system To use the directory command 1 Pr...

Page 354: ...t say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if present To use the delete all name tags command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete all name tags The system r...

Page 355: ...r to be re entered Using the Digit Dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone 4 Continue ...

Page 356: ...ng name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re entered Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials...

Page 357: ...l press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c x to end a call Muting a Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicl...

Page 358: ...dio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a ton...

Page 359: ...sponds with OK Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK Sending name tag and the dial t...

Page 360: ... vehicle s audio DVD system Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 4 F 20 C or below 140 F 60 C If the temperature ...

Page 361: ...d console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose the audio signal The headphones may automatically turn off after four hours of continuous use To adjust the volume on the head...

Page 362: ... keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Adapter connectors or cables not included may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A V jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usag...

Page 363: ...on again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle has this feature The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See He...

Page 364: ...e transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight could also ...

Page 365: ...or zoom and display the language menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active c Stop Press this button to stop playing 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 Pr...

Page 366: ...ews e Audio Press this button to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD 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 content of this function vary for each disc AUX Auxiliary Press this button to switch the system between t...

Page 367: ...sing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Tips and Troubleshooting Chart cont d Problem Recommended Action The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or...

Page 368: ...g but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on the radio that is in the vehicle The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted wi...

Page 369: ...ear Seat Audio RSA Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources However the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to except on some radios where dual control is allowed For example rear seat passengers can control and listen to a CD ...

Page 370: ...ough the headphones To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the RSA attach the iPod or portable audio device to the front auxiliary input if available located on the front audio system Turn the iPod on then choose the front auxiliary input with the RSA SRCE button P Power Press this button to turn the RSA on or off Volume Turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the volume of ...

Page 371: ...radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc While a DVD video menu is being displayed press either seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the menu Hold either 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 radio This function is inactive with some radios if the front s...

Page 372: ...favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD DVD or to navigate an iPod or USB device Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite CD DVD To select tracks on a CD DVD Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous track Select tracks on an iPod or USB Device Vehicles without a Navigati...

Page 373: ...he Music Navigator Screen Vehicles with a Navigation System Press and release w or x to select the next or previous track within the selected category Press and hold w or x to move quickly through the tracks within the selected category Press and release to move up one track within the selected category b g Mute Push to Talk Press to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound ...

Page 374: ...radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For...

Page 375: ...rference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base If the mast becomes slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replac...

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Page 377: ...iving at Night 5 25 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 26 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 27 Highway Hypnosis 5 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 28 Winter Driving 5 29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 32 Recovery Hooks 5 32 Loading the Vehicle 5 33 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 5 41 Truck Camper Loading Information 5 45 Pickup Convers...

Page 378: ... then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinki...

Page 379: ...Trak System on page 5 6 Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 4 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 38 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second Bu...

Page 380: ... used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 4 Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to dri...

Page 381: ...brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard but this is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Brake Assist Except With 4 3L V6 Engine If this vehicle has StabiliTrak it also has a Brake Assist featu...

Page 382: ...ak activates the cruise control automatically disengages The cruise control can be re engaged when road conditions allow See Cruise Control on page 4 7 for more information If the system fails to turn on or activate the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC TRACTION CONTROL OFF SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL STABILITRAK OFF SERV...

Page 383: ... not be able to use the engine speed management system See Traction Control Operation next for more information When the traction control system has been turned off system noises may still be heard 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 to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand ...

Page 384: ...axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are displayed the transfer case could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and messages are displayed The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under...

Page 385: ...ystem is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and vehicle speed While in a curve speed is the one factor that can be controlled If there is a need to reduce speed do it before ente...

Page 386: ...emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 5 3 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degrees ...

Page 387: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Page 388: ...e your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slipper...

Page 389: ... your reflexes perceptions and judgment 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 Off roading can be great fun but has some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself When off road driving traffic lanes are not marked curves are not banked and there are no ro...

Page 390: ...und clearance at the front of your vehicle you can remove the front fascia lower air dam The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia To remove the air dam 1 Remove the two outboard air dam bolts 2 With a flat blade tool disengage the snaps 3 After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged push forward on the air dam until it is free N...

Page 391: ... raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the floor forward of the rear axle...

Page 392: ...materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Check to see if there are any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle in case something happens to...

Page 393: ... many different features Surface Conditions Off roading surfaces can be hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle s steering acceleration and braking in different ways Depending on the surface slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances can occur Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacle...

Page 394: ...r killed If you have any doubt about the steepness do not drive the hill Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill decide if it is too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steepe...

Page 395: ...hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic WARNING Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or...

Page 396: ... work The vehicle can roll backward very quickly and could go out of control Never try to turn around if about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle it is steep enough to cause it to roll over If you cannot make it up the hill back straight down the hill If after stalling you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it set the parking brake p...

Page 397: ...s could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Things not to do when driving down a hill When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across The vehicle could roll over Never go downhill...

Page 398: ...ling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the inc...

Page 399: ...in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand the wheels do not get good traction Acceleration is not as quick turning is more difficult and braking distances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud ...

Page 400: ...r passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water WARNING Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water Heav...

Page 401: ...tem for any leakage The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Night driving tips include Drive defensively Do not drink and drive Reduce headlam...

Page 402: ...ied away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has lit...

Page 403: ...ey all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature...

Page 404: ...ill slope WARNING Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut...

Page 405: ...ish the surface under the tires even more The StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 5 4 improves vehicle stability ...

Page 406: ... the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Continued WARNING Continued Open a window about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed t...

Page 407: ... possible to save fuel If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5 32 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to fre...

Page 408: ...le shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out Recovery hooks can be used if the vehicle has them If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Ve...

Page 409: ... the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Ra...

Page 410: ... capacity weight B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 70 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 80 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gro...

Page 411: ...0 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your t...

Page 412: ...ract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Example 2 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg 5 36 ...

Page 413: ... seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called...

Page 414: ...and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could ca...

Page 415: ...pick up you can create an upper load platform by positioning two or four 2 inches 5 cm by 6 inches 15 cm wooden planks across the width of the pickup box The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions The length of the planks must allow for at least a 3 4 inch 2 cm bearing surface on each end of the plank When using this upper load platform be sure the load is securely tied down to prev...

Page 416: ...Maximum Weight Ladder Rack and Cargo 750 lbs 340 kg Cross Toolbox and Cargo 400 lbs 181 kg Side Boxes and Cargo 250 lbs per side 113 kg per side The combined weight for all rail mounted equipment should not exceed 1 000 lbs 454 kg Loading Points A Primary Load Points B Secondary Load Areas C Cargo Management Option Holes Structural members A and B are included in the pick up box design Additional ...

Page 417: ...ight GVW are exceeded Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package called RPO VYU If your vehicle has this option you can add a plow to it provided certain weights such as the weights on the vehicle s axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight GVW are not exceeded The plow the vehicle can carry depends on many things such as The options the vehicle came with and the weight of those option...

Page 418: ...e may be less than the front axle rating The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you in determining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure the snowplow vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating the front and rear axle ratings and the front and rear weight distribution ratio The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating Front axle reserve capacity is the differ...

Page 419: ...f the front axle W B Vehicle Wheelbase For example adding a 318 kg 700 lb snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg 700 lbs to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 122 cm 4 ft in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 305 cm 10 ft then W 318 kg 700 lb A 122 cm 4 ft W B 305 cm 10 ft W x A W B W B 700 x 4 10 10 445 kg 980 lbs So if the front axle reserve capacity is more than 4...

Page 420: ...ion ratio even though the actual front weight may be less than the front GAWR and the total vehicle weight is less than the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Maintaining a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between the GVWR and the weight of the truck with full fuel and passengers It is ...

Page 421: ... can carry a slide in camper how much of a load your vehicle can carry and how to correctly spread out the load Also it will help you match the right slide in camper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper plus the following Everything else added to the camper after it left the factory Everything in the camper All the people...

Page 422: ... the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and if suspended at that point would balance the front and rear Here is an example of proper truck and camper match A Camper Center of Gravity B Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer s camper weight figure the weight of installed...

Page 423: ... than the CWR the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle camper match and help you determine the CWR After you have loaded your vehicle and camper drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately This will tell you the loads on the axles The loads on the front and rear axles should not be more than either of the Gro...

Page 424: ...go Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed Owners should be aware that as manufactured there are differences between...

Page 425: ...s recommendations What is the distance that will be travelled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed S...

Page 426: ...k The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 3 39 for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing ...

Page 427: ...vehicle warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in thi...

Page 428: ... Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 3 39 for the...

Page 429: ...ly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 3 54 4 Put the transmission in P Park 5 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 5 5...

Page 430: ...gned for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position WARNING Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See...

Page 431: ...our dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle Notice Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle...

Page 432: ...conditions Important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The weight on the vehicle s tires And the weight of the trailering combination Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used Speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all im...

Page 433: ... 4 128 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box b 4 3LV6 c 3 23 4 400 lbs 1 996 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 4 8LV8 c 3 23 4 700 lbs 2 132 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4 8LV8 3 73 6 700 lbs 3 039 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 5 3LV8 3 08 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 08 6 900 lbs 3 130 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 4...

Page 434: ...6 kg 5 3LV8 LMG K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 08 6 800 lbs 3 084 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg XFE 3 08 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 9 600 lbs 4 355 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 2LV8 3 42 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 6 2LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 9 600 lbs 4 355 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 2LV8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg 3 73 10 600 lbs 4 808 kg 1...

Page 435: ...g 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box b 4 3LV6 c 3 73 5 100 lbs 2 313 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4 8LV8 c 3 42 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 5 3LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 08 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 ...

Page 436: ...HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 2LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 9 400 lbs 4 264 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 2LV8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 73 9 900 lbs 4 491 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 6 2LV8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 73 10 400 lbs 4 717 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box c 4 8...

Page 437: ...4 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 9 800 lbs 4 445 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box b 5 3LV8 c 3 08 5 800 lbs 2 631 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 08 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 ...

Page 438: ...0 lbs 5 670 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD d 6 0LV8 3 73 4 10 9 900 lbs 4 491 kg 12 400 lbs 5 625 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD d 6 0LV8 3 73 4 10 9 900 lbs 4 491 kg 12 400 lbs 5 625 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD d 6 0LV8 3 73 4 10 9 800 l...

Page 439: ...18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab e 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 300 lbs 4 218 kg 11 800 lbs 5 352 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 3500 Series ...

Page 440: ...is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded b Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 lbs 680 kg maximum c This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers d Fifth wheel or ...

Page 441: ...e can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow See Loading the Vehicle for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity Trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown below Vehicle Series ...

Page 442: ... the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 for more information Make sure not to exceed the GVWR limit fo...

Page 443: ...his section for rating limits with various hitch types If a step bumper hitch will be used the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper Consider using sway controls with any trailer Ask a trailering professional about sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer s recommendations and instructions Wei...

Page 444: ...s can help this condition There should be at least six inches of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that extends over the box Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow vehicle frame rails Do not use the pickup box for support Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer t...

Page 445: ...on of Tow Haul when the vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2 000 lbs 900 kg needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the...

Page 446: ...ailering conditions that cause the vehicle s anti lock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not imply that the trailer has the StabiliTrak system If the vehicle s brake anti lock brake or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly the ITBC system may not be fully functional or ma...

Page 447: ...bility of controllers check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer When trailering make sure of the following The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes All applicable local and federal laws and regulations are followed All electrical and mechanical connections to the trailer are made correctly The trailer s brakes are in proper working condition The traile...

Page 448: ...ages into the vehicle s Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting power output to the electric trailer brakes trailer connection and system operational status The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odo...

Page 449: ...default setting To properly adjust trailer gain see the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure later in this section TRAILER OUTPUT This is displayed any time a trailer with electric brakes is connected Output to the electric brakes is based on the amount of vehicle braking present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting Output is displayed from 0 to 10 bars for each gain setting The Trailer Output wi...

Page 450: ...ehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Trailer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading trailer loading or road surface conditions change Setting the Trailer Gain properly is needed for the best trailer stopping performance A trailer that is over gained may result in locked trailer brakes A t...

Page 451: ... a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph 32 to 40 km h and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph 32 to 40 km h may result in an incorrect gain setting 6 Adjust the Trailer Gain to just below the point of trailer wheel lock up indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire sm...

Page 452: ...s turned off This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re connected 2 There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off To determine if the electric...

Page 453: ...lect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window is open Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Continued WARNING Continued To maximize safety when towing a trailer Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting a trip Never drive with the...

Page 454: ...go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand To move the trailer to the left move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer ...

Page 455: ...vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 6 39 Parking on Hills WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes...

Page 456: ...ehicle is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift into a gear 4 Release the parking brake 5 Let up on the brake pedal 6 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 7 Stop and have someone pick ...

Page 457: ...ess requires the installation of a trailer connector which is available through your dealer If towing a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter is available from your dealer Heavy DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package For vehicles equipped with heavy duty trailering the harness is connected to a bracket on the hitch platform The seven wire harness contains the follo...

Page 458: ...ed located at the end of the shift lever This will boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery If the trailer is too light for Tow Haul mode or the vehicle is not equipped with Tow Haul turn on the headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery Camper Fifth Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The seven wire camper harness is located under the front edge ...

Page 459: ...ckage These provisions are for an electric brake controller The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the trailer brake controller The harness contains the following wires Dark Blue Brake Signal to Trailer Connector Red Black Battery Light Blue White Brake Switch White Ground It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center If the vehicle is eq...

Page 460: ...se equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating for the auxiliary battery provision Trailer Recommendations Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside but you can figure about 150 lbs 68 kg for each passenger The total cargo load must not be more than the vehicles CW...

Page 461: ...4 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 14 Hood Release 6 15 Engine Compartment Overview 6 16 Engine Oil 6 17 Engine Oil Life System 6 20 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 22 Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission 6 24 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 6 28 Cooling System 6 32 Engine Coolant 6 33 Engine Overheating 6 39 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 41 Engine Fan No...

Page 462: ... 6 88 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 91 Buying New Tires 6 92 Different Size Tires and Wheels 6 93 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 94 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 96 Wheel Replacement 6 96 Tire Chains 6 98 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 99 Changing a Flat Tire 6 100 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 101 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 106 Secondary Latch System 6 113 Storing ...

Page 463: ...ehicle Identification Number VIN 6 128 Service Parts Identification Label 6 129 Electrical System 6 129 Add On Electrical Equipment 6 129 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 129 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 129 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 130 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 130 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 132 Underhood Fuse Block 6 133 Capacities and Specifications 6 137 6 3 ...

Page 464: ...es could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other system...

Page 465: ...uswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work If this vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenanc...

Page 466: ...h your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Fuel For diesel engine vehicles see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the DURAMAX Diesel manual For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we ...

Page 467: ...ontaining up to 85 ethanol E85 See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 6 10 In all other gasoline engines use only unleaded gasoline See Gasoline Octane on page 6 7 Gasoline Octane For all vehicles except those with the 6 2L V8 engine VIN Code 2 use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 an audible knocking noise commonly referred to as s...

Page 468: ...11 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 6 9 for additional information California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underho...

Page 469: ... help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for ...

Page 470: ...tml that can help you find E85 fuel Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85 At a minimum E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 By definition this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70 and 85 Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specificati...

Page 471: ...not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous t...

Page 472: ...cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle If the vehicle ha...

Page 473: ...uire more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 42 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not ...

Page 474: ...h the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood WARNING An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 475: ...dary hood release This is located under the hood near the center of the grille 3 Push 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 closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 6 15 ...

Page 476: ...mpartment Overview If the vehicle has a diesel engine and or an Allison Transmission see the DURAMAX Diesel manual 5 3 L V8 Engine 4 3 L V6 Engine 4 8 L V6 Engine 6 0 L V8 Engine and 6 2 L V8 Engine similar 6 16 ...

Page 477: ...e 6 42 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 45 L Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 133 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 43 Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles see Engine Oil in the DURAMAX Diesel manual Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order ...

Page 478: ...ities and Specifications on page 6 137 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 damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick al...

Page 479: ...etroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the rec...

Page 480: ...mperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed On some vehicles when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary See DIC W...

Page 481: ... RESET button on the DIC or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons for more than five seconds The oil life will change to 100 On all vehicles the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds 3 Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC If the ...

Page 482: ...location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 80 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information If driving on dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine A...

Page 483: ...partment Overview on page 6 16 2 Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 6 23 ...

Page 484: ...es Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 and be sure to use the...

Page 485: ...peed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 82 C to 93 C 180 F to 200 F Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km 15 miles when outside temperatures are above 10 C 50 F If it is colder than 10 C 50 F drive the vehicle in 3 Third until the engine temperature gau...

Page 486: ...ver in P Park 4 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Locate the transmission dipstick handle with this graphic which is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for more information on location 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the di...

Page 487: ...d of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Using a funnel add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally les...

Page 488: ...e 7 13 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot en...

Page 489: ... has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 27 C and 32 C 80 F and 90 F 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine c...

Page 490: ...ween 71 C and 93 C 160 F and 200 F The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within range 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment on th...

Page 491: ...id to bring the level into the HOT band It does not take much fluid generally less than 0 5 Liter 1 Pint Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously Consistency repeatable readi...

Page 492: ...L 4 8L 6 0L and 6 2L Similar A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Cooling Fan WARNING An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running To avoid injury always keep hands clothing and tools away from any engine cooling fan WARNING Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Conti...

Page 493: ...ng sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first The follow...

Page 494: ...s to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the ve...

Page 495: ...o anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak in the cooling system If the vehicle ha...

Page 496: ...ant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep han...

Page 497: ...ing system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a h...

Page 498: ...e lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 6 Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed co...

Page 499: ...ight away See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 7 If you do decide to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is no...

Page 500: ...ming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant condition can indicate a serious problem If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for...

Page 501: ...his section Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency D...

Page 502: ... start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If the vehicle has electric cooling fans you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans may turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures or if you are operating the air conditioning system the fans may change to high speed and...

Page 503: ...bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use...

Page 504: ...e 6 16 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is ...

Page 505: ...at sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if t...

Page 506: ... removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can dam...

Page 507: ...perly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137 If the vehicle has rear drum brakes they do not have wear indicators but if a rear brake rubbing noise is heard have the rear brake linings inspected imm...

Page 508: ...ttery If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information This vehicle has a maintenance free battery or batteries Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for battery location DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemi...

Page 509: ...red by the warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other 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 vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your v...

Page 510: ...starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all the lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save...

Page 511: ...If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connec...

Page 512: ... cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step 10 Connect the other end of the negative cable to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 11 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12...

Page 513: ... Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good 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 cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cabl...

Page 514: ...eadings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower flu...

Page 515: ...he rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level For all 6 0L and 6 2L 2500HD Series applications the proper level is from 0 to 0 5 inches 0 mm to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level For all 6 6L DURAMAX DIESEL 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications the proper level is from 0 6 inch...

Page 516: ...hen to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant Electric Shift Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Plug 6 56 ...

Page 517: ...t 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 you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug 6 57 ...

Page 518: ... to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 1500 Series A F...

Page 519: ...hat kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of more than 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control s...

Page 520: ...tion Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if the vehicle has one inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if the vehicle has one or rendering clutch inoperative Removal of the fan shroud if the vehicle has one Air Intake Removal of the air cleaner silencer Modification of the air cleaner Exhaust Removal of the mu...

Page 521: ...d and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed Normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg sitting on the driver seat Have the tires properly inflated Have the spare tire is in its proper location in the vehicle Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle s low beam headlamps The high beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam headlamps ...

Page 522: ...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 seen on the flat surface 7 Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly The adjustment screw can be turned with an E8 Torx socket 8 Turn the vertica...

Page 523: ...t Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 69 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructio...

Page 524: ...in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out 5 Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the bulb socket 6 Replace it with a new bulb socket 7 Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket 8 Reinstall the new bulb socket into the ...

Page 525: ...d lift off the lamp assembly A Cargo Lamp B Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb CHMSL 2 Remove the bulbs by turning socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out 3 Install the bulbs by pushing the bulb straight in and turning clockwise 4 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 6 65 ...

Page 526: ...p assembly 4 Unplug the lamp 5 Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the assembly 6 Reinstall the lamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the tailgate Tailgate on page 3 14 for more information 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch strikerpost and pull out the lamp assembly 3 Determine which of the following ta...

Page 527: ...ocket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly All Other Models A Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp B Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp C Back up Lamp D Sidemarker Lamp 5 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 6 Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly 6 67 ...

Page 528: ...w bulb into the socket turn it clockwise and press it in until it is tight 5 Reinstall the lens and the four screws License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector 3 Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4 Install the...

Page 529: ...odels For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here is how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm conn...

Page 530: ...ding tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your vehicle s tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing You could have an air out and a serious ...

Page 531: ...e optional 20 inch P275 55R20 size tires they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use The low profile wide tread design is not recommended for off road driving or commercial uses such as snow plowing See Off Road Driving on page 5 13 and Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on page 5 41 for additional information Notice If the vehicle has low profile tires they are more...

Page 532: ...inal equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Ident...

Page 533: ... 94 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 80 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 Light Truck LT Metric Tire A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspec...

Page 534: ...n DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side ...

Page 535: ...surements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bi...

Page 536: ...ght truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inch...

Page 537: ... that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 80 Curb Weight The weight of a motor ve...

Page 538: ...assenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle W...

Page 539: ...essure on page 6 80 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximu...

Page 540: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you th...

Page 541: ...Tire on page 6 120 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or dr...

Page 542: ... 160 km h or higher Set the cold tire inflation pressure to 3 psi 20 kPa above the recommended cold tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 80 Dual Tire Operation When th...

Page 543: ...as been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overhea...

Page 544: ...ion Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and RSS 210 211 of Industry Canada Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPM...

Page 545: ...off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 for an...

Page 546: ...leted successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching p...

Page 547: ...wo minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for appr...

Page 548: ...e DIC display screen goes off 9 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps 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...

Page 549: ... the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires use the rotation pattern shown here when rotating the tires If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating the tires 6 89 ...

Page 550: ...rque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use...

Page 551: ...ng 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 cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Mu...

Page 552: ...s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 6 72 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four or six if your vehicle has dual rear wheels This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did w...

Page 553: ...ion label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resis...

Page 554: ... 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades Treadwear The tre...

Page 555: ...neration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Mo...

Page 556: ...eplacement 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 some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load c...

Page 557: ...m bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137 See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 100 for m...

Page 558: ...to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and has a tire size other than P265 65R18 P275 55R20 or LT265 70R17 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are ...

Page 559: ...y require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without ...

Page 560: ...atic transmission shift lever in P Park or shift a manual transmission to 1 First or R Reverse Continued WARNING Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move put ...

Page 561: ...he following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Crew Cab A Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B Tool Kit C Wheel Blocks D Jack E Jack Knob F Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks 6 101 ...

Page 562: ...r Cab A Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B Tool Kit C Wheel Blocks D Jack E Jack Knob F Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks Extended Cab A Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B Tool Kit C Wheel Blocks D Jack E Jack Knob 6 102 ...

Page 563: ...l blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools by turning it counterclockwise You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Exte...

Page 564: ...per Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench Be sure the hoist end of the extension F connects to the hoist shaft E The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench H counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If spare tire does not lower ...

Page 565: ...able towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire 6 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch 6 105 ...

Page 566: ...ire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you will be using include the jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 100 for more information 6 106 ...

Page 567: ...If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened Remove the entire center cap If the wheel has a smooth center cap place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out 6 107 ...

Page 568: ...tion All Other Models 4 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle 1500 Model vehicles position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle all other models position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire 6 108 ...

Page 569: ...e is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid ...

Page 570: ...en changing a wheel remove any Continued WARNING Continued rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 100 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 9 Install...

Page 571: ...eak If all the studs on a wheel broke the wheel could come off and cause a crash If any stud is damaged because of a loose running wheel it could be that all of the studs are damaged To be sure replace all studs on the wheel If the stud holes in a wheel have become larger the wheel could collapse in operation Replace any wheel if its stud holes have become larger or distorted in any way Inspect hu...

Page 572: ...ee Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137 for the wheel nut torque specification 13 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Have a technician check the wheel nut tightness of all wheels with a torque wrench after the first 100 miles 160 km and then 1 000 miles 1600 km after that Repeat this service whenever you have a tire removed or ser...

Page 573: ...he instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel ...

Page 574: ... blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper 6 114 ...

Page 575: ...u as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist end of extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrenc...

Page 576: ...ehicle 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 pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier A Flat or Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of...

Page 577: ...r 2 Separate the tire wheel retainer D from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down and through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together as shown 6 117 ...

Page 578: ...in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully 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 Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock if the vehicle has one 6...

Page 579: ...d place them in the retaining bracket C 2 Tighten down the wing nut C 3 Assemble the wheel blocks B and jack G together with the wing nut A and retaining bolt H 4 Position the jack G in the mounting bracket F Position the holes in the base of the jack G onto the pin in the mounting bracket F 5 Return them to their original location in the vehicle For more information refer to Removing the Spare Ti...

Page 580: ...heel drive when the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it is all right to drive on it If your vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed keep the vehicle in two wheel drive After insta...

Page 581: ... for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause...

Page 582: ...d loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel...

Page 583: ... silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened w...

Page 584: ...eplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives as they can damage the paint metal or plas...

Page 585: ...oss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice ...

Page 586: ...tions Sand and salt Heat and sun Snow and ice without proper removal Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be dama...

Page 587: ...ng brushes Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair s...

Page 588: ...s damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this we will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification ...

Page 589: ...ehicle battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92 and Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due t...

Page 590: ...broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as...

Page 591: ...ack Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Feature 11 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Feature 12 Stoplamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 15 Body Control Module BCM 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Park...

Page 592: ...indow Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Co...

Page 593: ...Underhood Fuse Block If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover to access the fuse block Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the ...

Page 594: ... 6 Trailer Brake Controller 7 Front Washer 8 Oxygen Sensor 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignit...

Page 595: ...em 36 Windshield Wiper 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage Battery 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals Fuses Usage 39 Climate Controls Battery 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control 44 Not Used 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Power Take Off 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51...

Page 596: ...onnector Battery Power Optional 40A Fuse Required 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Not Used 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain FUEL PMP Fuel ...

Page 597: ... English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 3L V6 1500 Series 16 5 qt 15 6 L 4 8L V8 1500 Series 16 9 qt 16 0 L 5 3L V8 1500 Series 16 9 qt 16 0 L 6 0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series 16 4 qt 15 5 L 6 2L V8 1500 Series 16 8 q...

Page 598: ...sis Cab Rear Tank if equipped 23 0 gal 87 0 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement Auto 4 Speed Transmission 4L60 E Electronic Transmission 5 0 qt 4 7 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission 6L80 E 6 0 qt 5 7 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission 6L90 E 6 3 qt 6 0 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission Allison 7 4 qt 7 0 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 6 qt 1 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approx...

Page 599: ... 1 02 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Iron Block LMG 0 Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 5 3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block LC9 3 Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 6 0L V8 Iron Block L96 or LY6 G or K Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 6 2L V8 Flexible Fuel Aluminum Block L9H 2 Automatic 0 040 in 1 02 mm 6 139 ...

Page 600: ...2 NOTES 6 140 ...

Page 601: ... Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 16 Maintenance Record 7 17 7 1 ...

Page 602: ...nt ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 are ...

Page 603: ...es See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 88 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 17 An Emission Control Service When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions the engine oil lif...

Page 604: ...88 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 22 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs first For vehicles with Allison Transmission only At the first engine oil change on...

Page 605: ...nsmission fluid level check and adding fluid if needed See Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission on page 6 24 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission on page 6 28 Four wheel drive vehicles Transfer case fluid level check and adding fluid if needed Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 22 Vehicles with diesel engine or GVWR above 4 536...

Page 606: ...components Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km 25 000 Miles Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks Four wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change extreme duty service for vehicles mainly driven off road in four wheel drive Vehicles used for farming mining forestry Department of Natural Resources DNR and sno...

Page 607: ...re vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced Evaporative c...

Page 608: ...o not directly spray the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection An Emission Control Service First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Engine cooling system drain flush a...

Page 609: ...washer fluid level check Tire inflation pressures check Tire wear inspection Rotate tires Fluids visual leak check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only Brake system inspection Allison Transmission only External transmission filter replacement at the first maintenance service performed on the vehicle only 7 9 ...

Page 610: ... Windshield wiper blades inspection Body components lubrication Restraint system components check Automatic transmission fluid level check Four wheel drive only Transfer case fluid level check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles not driven in dusty conditions Shields inspection vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above 4 536 kg 10 000 lbs only 7 10 ...

Page 611: ...rts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking...

Page 612: ...e damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove ...

Page 613: ...ake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Floor ...

Page 614: ...tegory LB or GC LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt and Linkage Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 123...

Page 615: ... information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 4 3L V6 25010792 PF47 4 8L V8 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 6 2L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 3L V6 12568387 41 101 4 8L V8 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 6 2L V8 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filter ma...

Page 616: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines V8 Engines If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information 7 16 ...

Page 617: ...vices are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 17 ...

Page 618: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 18 ...

Page 619: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 19 ...

Page 620: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7 20 ...

Page 621: ...ervice Appointments 8 11 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 11 Collision Damage Repair 8 13 Reporting Safety Defects 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 17 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 18 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 19 Event Data Recorders 8 20...

Page 622: ...WO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the GMC Consumer Relations Manager at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll fr...

Page 623: ... resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address ...

Page 624: ...at the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800...

Page 625: ...gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as address and phone nu...

Page 626: ...tter should be addressed to United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 www GMC com 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communica...

Page 627: ... hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE ...

Page 628: ...00 000 miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without n...

Page 629: ...vice is provided to change a flat tire with the spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service is provided to jump start a dead battery Trip Routing Service Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either...

Page 630: ... Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assista...

Page 631: ...ice you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid speci...

Page 632: ... addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may a...

Page 633: ...ty performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help m...

Page 634: ...r 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 insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specif...

Page 635: ...r 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 license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle I...

Page 636: ...u are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a...

Page 637: ...effield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 1 800 333 0510 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this please notify General Motors Call 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of ...

Page 638: ...cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PR...

Page 639: ...nadian 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 and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in...

Page 640: ...is 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 with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Page 641: ...nnection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the ...

Page 642: ...2 NOTES 8 22 ...

Page 643: ...rbag Equipped Vehicle 2 92 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 80 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 81 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 78 Where Are the Airbags 2 75 Airbags Off Light 4 34 Passenger Status Indicator 4 36 Readiness Light 4 33 System Check 2 73 Antenna Fixed Mast 4 151 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 151 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 4 Warning Light 4 40 Appearance Ca...

Page 644: ...io Antenna System 4 151 Audio System s 4 88 Automatic Headlamp System 4 12 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 24 6 28 Operation 3 30 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 4 14 Axle Rear 6 54 B Battery 6 48 Electric Power Management 4 16 Run Down Protection 4 17 Belt Routing Engine 7 16 Bluetooth 4 125 Brake Emergencies 5 5 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle 3 28 Brakes 6 45 Antilock 5 4 Parking 3 54 System Warning L...

Page 645: ...enter High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 6 65 Center Seat 2 13 Chains Tire 6 98 Charging System Light 4 37 Check Engine Light 4 42 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 14 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 128 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 2 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 49 Older Children 2 39 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 58 Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 646: ...ine Temperature Gauge 4 41 Cooling System 6 32 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 11 Cruise Control 4 7 Light 4 47 Cupholders 3 80 Customer Assistance 8 6 Offices 8 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 8 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 8 18 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 D Damage Repair Collision 8 13 Data Recorders Event 8 20 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 12 Defensive Dri...

Page 647: ...matic Climate Control System 4 23 Dual Tire Operation 6 82 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 4 136 E E85 Fuel 6 10 EDR 8 19 Electrical Equipment Add On 6 129 Electrical System Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 132 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 130 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 130 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 129 Underhood Fuse Block 6 133 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 129 Electronic Immo...

Page 648: ...ash to Pass 4 5 Flashers Hazard Warning 4 3 Flat Tire 6 99 Flat Tire Changing 6 100 Flat Tire Storing 6 116 Fluid Automatic Transmission 6 24 6 28 Power Steering 6 42 Windshield Washer 6 43 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement 4 14 Light 4 47 Four Wheel Drive 3 39 6 56 Four Wheel Drive Light 4 48 Front Axle 6 58 Fuel 6 6 Additives 6 9 California Fuel 6 8 E85 85 Ethanol 6 10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container...

Page 649: ...80 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 8 7 H Halogen Bulbs 6 63 Hazard Warning Flashers 4 3 Head Restraints 2 3 Headlamps 6 64 Aiming 6 60 Bulb Replacement 6 63 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 12 Exterior Lamps 4 10 Flash to Pass 4 5 High Low Beam Changer 4 5 On Reminder 4 12 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps 6 66 Heated Seats 2 8 Heater 4 19 4 20 Engine Coolant 3 29 High Speed Operation...

Page 650: ...s Entry Remote RKE System 3 5 Keyless Entry System 3 4 Keys 3 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 6 72 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 4 14 Cargo 4 16 Daytime Running DRL 4 12 Dome 4 15 Dome Lamp Override 4 15 License Plate 6 68 Malfunction Indicator 4 42 Reading 4 16 Lap Belt 2 37 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 30 LATCH System for Child Restraints 2 49 Latches Seatback 2 13 Lighting Entry 4 15 Exit 4 15 Lights Air...

Page 651: ... Locks Delayed Locking 3 11 Door 3 10 Lockout Protection 3 13 Locks cont Power Door 3 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 11 Rear Door Security Locks 3 12 Loss of Control 5 11 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 49 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 49 Lumbar Manual Controls 2 6 Power Controls 2 7 M Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record 7 17 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 15 Owner Checks and Serv...

Page 652: ...em Tampering 6 59 O Odometer 4 31 Trip 4 31 Off Road 5 13 Driving 5 13 Recovery 5 11 Oil Engine 6 17 Engine Oil Life System 6 20 Pressure Gauge 4 45 Pressure Light 4 46 Older Children Restraints 2 39 Online Owner Center 8 5 OnStar Privacy 8 21 OnStar System 1 35 Operation Universal Home Remote System 3 73 Outlet Adjustment 4 29 Outlets Accessory Power 4 17 Outside Convex Mirror 3 63 Heated Mirrors...

Page 653: ...is Cab 5 48 Power Door Locks 3 11 Electrical System 6 129 Lumbar Controls 2 7 Retained Accessory RAP 3 25 Seat 2 5 Power cont Sliding Rear Window 3 18 Steering Fluid 6 42 Windows 3 17 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 2 37 Privacy 8 19 Navigation System 8 21 OnStar 8 21 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 21 Program Courtesy Transportation 8 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 11 Proposition 65 Wa...

Page 654: ... Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6 106 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 101 Replacement Bulbs 6 69 Replacement Parts Maintenance 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 8 17 General Motors 8 17 U S Government 8 16 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 2 94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 95 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 25 Roadside Assistance ...

Page 655: ...8 Right Front Seat Position 2 62 2 66 2 70 Security Light 4 47 Service 6 4 Accessories and Modifications 6 4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle 6 6 Doing Your Own Work 6 5 Engine Soon Light 4 42 Parts Identification Label 6 129 Publications Ordering Information 8 18 Scheduling Appointments 8 11 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 92 Setting the Clock 4 86 Sheet Metal Damage 6 127 ...

Page 656: ...nt Feature 4 148 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 19 Content Theft Deterrent 3 19 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 3 21 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 21 Throttle Adjustable 3 28 Tilt Wheel 4 3 Time Setting 4 86 Tires 6 70 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 6 126 Buying New Tires 6 92 Chains 6 98 Changing a Flat Tire 6 100 Cleaning 6 127 Different Size 6 93 Dual Tire Operation ...

Page 657: ... Transmission Fluid Automatic 6 24 6 28 Transmission Operation Automatic 3 30 Transportation Program Courtesy 8 11 Trip Odometer 4 31 Truck Camper Loading Information 5 45 Turn and Lane Change Signals 4 4 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 4 4 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 94 Universal Home Remote System 3 73 Operation 3 73 V Vehicle Control 5 3 Loading 5 3...

Page 658: ...ferent Size 6 93 Replacement 6 96 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 91 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 47 Windows 3 16 Manual 3 17 Power 3 17 Sliding Rear 3 18 Windshield Washer 4 7 Washer Fluid 6 43 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 69 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 126 Wiper Fuses 6 129 Wipers 4 6 Winter Driving 5 29 X XM Radio Messages 4 123 XM Satellite Radio Antenna 4 151 i 16 ...

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