GMC Sierra 2016 Page 7 Owner'S Manual Download

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9234758) - 2016 - crc - 11/9/15

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Summary of Contents for Sierra 2016

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Page 2: ...5 Keys Doors and Windows 32 Seats and Restraints 55 Storage 117 Instruments and Controls 121 Lighting 174 Infotainment System 184 Climate Controls 246 Driving and Operating 256 Vehicle Care 354 Servic...

Page 3: ...el engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine If the vehicle has the bi fuel engine see the Silverado Sierra Bi Fuel supplement for additional and...

Page 4: ...at use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner...

Page 5: ...gh Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7...

Page 6: ...ng 17 Exterior Lighting 17 Windshield Wiper Washer 18 Climate Controls 18 Transmission 21 Four Wheel Drive 22 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 23 Radio s 23 Satellite Radio 24 Portable Audio Devic...

Page 7: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Uplevel Shown Base Similar...

Page 8: ...0 Light Sensor See Automatic Headlamp System 0 177 11 Infotainment 0 185 12 Passenger Airbag On Off Switch If Equipped Out of View See Airbag On Off Switch 0 78 13 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0...

Page 9: ...0 123 22 Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 122 Out of View 23 Cruise Control 0 306 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 312 If Equipped 24 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp...

Page 10: ...hicle 1 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash 3 Start the vehicle normally after entering When the vehi...

Page 11: ...switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it See Windows 0 50 and Power Windows 0 50 Express Windows The express window feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered without holdin...

Page 12: ...lace See Seat Adjustment 0 57 Power Seats To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward If equipped raise or lower the front part of t...

Page 13: ...Adjustment 0 58 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever The seatback will automatically fold forward 2 To recline move the seatback rearward to the...

Page 14: ...alization 0 163 Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown Heated Seat Buttons Similar If equipped the buttons are on the center stack To operate the engine must be running P...

Page 15: ...assenger sensing system If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position unles...

Page 16: ...ss the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up down right or left 3 Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen 4 Press either 1 or 3 again to...

Page 17: ...ng wheel up or down 3 Release the lever to lock the wheel in place Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped 1 Push the lever 1 down to move the...

Page 18: ...ing OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console...

Page 19: ...ther with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 174 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 0 177 Fog Lamps 0 179 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper control is on the...

Page 20: ...Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 In Brief 19 Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Fan Control 2 Air Recirculation 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Tem...

Page 21: ...15 20 In Brief Climate Control System with Air Conditioning 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 K Rear Window Defogger If Equipped f...

Page 22: ...r Climate Control Systems with Air Conditioning 0 248 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 250 If Equipped Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch if equipped is on the...

Page 23: ...Drive If the vehicle has Four Wheel Drive the engine s driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction Transfer Case Controls The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfe...

Page 24: ...cy roads or in most off road situations N Neutral Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 439 or Trailer Towing 0 325 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting...

Page 25: ...Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commerci...

Page 26: ...wheel g For vehicles with OnStar or a Bluetooth system press to interact with those systems See OnStar Overview 0 486 or Bluetooth Overview in the infotainment manual i Press to reject an incoming ca...

Page 27: ...nd crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA pro...

Page 28: ...with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument c...

Page 29: ...to vent the sunroof Manual Open Manual Close To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switc...

Page 30: ...light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate Driver Information Center DIC message displays See Ride Control System Messages 0 157 To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak pres...

Page 31: ...l life system 1 Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Base Level 0 148 or Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel 0 150 If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons the veh...

Page 32: ...Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommende...

Page 33: ...ler Tow Mirrors 46 Power Mirrors 46 Folding Mirrors 47 Heated Mirrors 48 Automatic Dimming Mirror 48 Blind Spot Mirrors 48 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 49 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 49 Manual...

Page 34: ...E transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings The ignition key and key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of uninten...

Page 35: ...t Steps 1 3 if additional keys are to be programmed If a key is lost or damaged see your dealer to have a new key made Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a reco...

Page 36: ...ck the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see...

Page 37: ...ding feature will not operate unless it is enabled See Folding Mirrors 0 47 and Vehicle Personalization 0 163 On some models press release and then press and hold K to open all of the windows Pressing...

Page 38: ...n the bottom toward the key ring Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely depending on the outside te...

Page 39: ...operate the vehicle Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is...

Page 40: ...door handle once to unlock the door Pull the handle again to open the door See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42 Power Door Locks Crew Double Cab Premium Trim Shown Other Models Similar Q Press to lock the d...

Page 41: ...eactivate The vehicle must be on in ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 281 If the indicator light flashes the feature may not be working properly Doors...

Page 42: ...ower pivot On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge 3 Move the tailgate to the right and away to releas...

Page 43: ...j again to extend to the tire A DIC message displays Press j again to return to normal operation Enable Disable To enable or disable the power assist steps press and hold j for four seconds A DIC mess...

Page 44: ...tivated The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door the liftgate or the hood is opened without first disarming the system When the alarm is activated the turn signals flash and the horn sound...

Page 45: ...blocking the sensors in the front overhead console Close DVD screens if equipped before leaving the vehicle Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable Switch It is recommended that the intrusion and in...

Page 46: ...le does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keys Up to eight keys can be programmed for the vehicle To program addit...

Page 47: ...g may have auxiliary cargo and clearance lamps See Cargo Lamp 0 181 and Exterior Lamp Controls 0 174 Power Mirrors Using hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease...

Page 48: ...ess 2 again to fold the mirrors in to the folded position The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats See Memory Seats 0 60 Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Rese...

Page 49: ...the direction of the turn or lane change Heated Mirrors If equipped with heated mirrors 1 Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors only the upper glass of the m...

Page 50: ...ance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory seats the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected positio...

Page 51: ...can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing...

Page 52: ...w express up feature allows the window to be raised without holding the switch Pull the window switch up fully and release it to activate the express up feature The express up feature can be canceled...

Page 53: ...window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Window Lockout Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar Z Window Lockout The driver door power window s...

Page 54: ...ess and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of the SLIDE switch To express close the sunroof fully pr...

Page 55: ...the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the...

Page 56: ...Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 71 Airbag System Airbag System 72 Where Are the Airbags 74 When Should an Airbag Inflate 75 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 77 How Does an Airbag Restrain 77 What W...

Page 57: ...ts 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 inj...

Page 58: ...ment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Pul...

Page 59: ...ort see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems 0 309...

Page 60: ...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 the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback re...

Page 61: ...manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors and adjustable pedals if equipped Storing Memory Positions To store positions to the 1 and 2 buttons 1 The ignition must b...

Page 62: ...e Storing Memory Positions listed previously See also Vehicle Personalization 0 163 Easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver d...

Page 63: ...and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the heated seats are on high for an extended time their level may...

Page 64: ...Pull forward on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place To unfold the seat 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap loop under the seat cushion Pull the seat cushi...

Page 65: ...aring the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Safety Belts This section o...

Page 66: ...nel or the safety belts When you wear a safety belt you and the vehicle slow down together There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and when worn properly your strongest bone...

Page 67: ...le for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to sl...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...sh the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Always stow the safety belt slowly If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position the retractor may lock an...

Page 70: ...n are met And if your vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags safety belt pretensioner...

Page 71: ...belt see Lap Shoulder Belt 0 66 The vehicle may have a center seating position with a lap safety belt The lap safety belt does not have a retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pu...

Page 72: ...or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders 0 137 Keep safety belts clean and dry See Safety Belt Care 0 71 Safety Belt Care Keep...

Page 73: ...f rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the person seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label...

Page 74: ...f sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as p...

Page 75: ...eat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Crew Cab Shown Passenger Side Double and Regular Cabs...

Page 76: ...airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and che...

Page 77: ...on the location of the impact Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck In addition these roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in a severe frontal impact The r...

Page 78: ...system can prevent all such ejections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 75...

Page 79: ...crash there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe...

Page 80: ...eat because My vehicle has no rear seat Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in...

Page 81: ...rn it back on again Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system For example the front outboard passenger frontal airbag...

Page 82: ...airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size Whenever p...

Page 83: ...passenger frontal airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 139 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on...

Page 84: ...the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock off When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint an...

Page 85: ...adult sized occupant the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash resulting in an increased risk of serious injury or even death An adult sized occupant should not ri...

Page 86: ...s that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changin...

Page 87: ...ce Offices 0 474 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light 0 137 Cau...

Page 88: ...or 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 boost...

Page 89: ...one person at a time Warning Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a cr...

Page 90: ...ung children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who...

Page 91: ...restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for c...

Page 92: ...ep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restrai...

Page 93: ...njure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certified Child Passenger Safety Tec...

Page 94: ...assenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a...

Page 95: ...operly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s safety belts Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facing child seat Boost...

Page 96: ...cle The top tether attachment 2 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...

Page 97: ...Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors on crew cab models each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the...

Page 98: ...e seating position where the child restraint will be placed Be sure to read the following instructions to properly install a child restraint using these loops Do not secure a child restraint in a posi...

Page 99: ...is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to lo...

Page 100: ...the passenger seatback forward to access the top tether anchor See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59 1 2 Find the top tether anchor 1 3 Remove the cover to expose the anchor 1 4 Route attach and tighten the to...

Page 101: ...instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on th...

Page 102: ...not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three re...

Page 103: ...the top tether to the top tether anchor loop Follow the child restraint instructions the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section and the following steps Example...

Page 104: ...tened the anchor loop may bend This is normal and will not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethe...

Page 105: ...d reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used To reinstall the headrest 1 Insert the headrest posts into the holes in the top of the seatback with the longer chrome plated post toward t...

Page 106: ...ehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 94 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top...

Page 107: ...necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt p...

Page 108: ...kle 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 Reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used See H...

Page 109: ...y belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unb...

Page 110: ...nsing system if equipped has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even thou...

Page 111: ...enger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 139 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run t...

Page 112: ...back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the vehicle is equipped with a passenger sensing system and when the passenger se...

Page 113: ...k as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system F...

Page 114: ...in the airbag off light should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Airbag On Off Light 0 138 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder...

Page 115: ...d forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stow...

Page 116: ...forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came wit...

Page 117: ...d repeat Steps 5 and 6 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...

Page 118: ...9 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Card...

Page 119: ...d sunglasses storage is on the overhead console Press the fixed button on the cover and release to access Center Console Storage Press the latch and lift to open Depending on the options there may be...

Page 120: ...he vehicle may be equipped with cargo tie downs Any of the nine holes inside the truck bed can be used for tie downs The maximum load is 113 kg 250 lb per tie down Caution The truck bed walls will col...

Page 121: ...g the backing plate against the truck bed wall 2 Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard This locks the toggle into position on the toggle guide 3 Push the backing p...

Page 122: ...3 Four Wheel Drive Light 143 Tow Haul Mode Light 144 Hill Descent Control Light 144 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 2500 3500 Series 144 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 1500 Series 144 Vehicle Ahead Indic...

Page 123: ...ote System Operation 172 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Release the lever to lock t...

Page 124: ...all o or p Press to go to the previous or next menu option w or x Press to go to the next or previous selection V Press to select a highlighted menu option The favorite and volume switches are on the...

Page 125: ...r Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on w 1 or 3 INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10...

Page 126: ...date 1 Select SETTINGS from the Home Page then select Time and Date 2 Select the desired function 3 Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease the value 4 Press the MENU knob to go to the next value...

Page 127: ...e vehicle may have up to four accessory power outlets Vehicles with a Center Console One or two in front of the cupholders on the center console One inside the center console One on the rear of the ce...

Page 128: ...h a center console the 110 120 volt power outlet is in front of the cupholders in the center console For vehicles with bench seats the 110 120 volt power outlet is on the center stack An indicator lig...

Page 129: ...you have one it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system The vehicle must be in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The wireless charging f...

Page 130: ...oes not display remove the phone from the pad turn 180 degrees and wait three seconds before placing aligning the phone on the pad again Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges...

Page 131: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 130 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster English Shown Metric Similar...

Page 132: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 Instruments and Controls 131 Uplevel Cluster English Shown Metric Similar...

Page 133: ...n the main view use w or x to change the station or go to the next or previous track Phone Press V to select the Phone app then press p to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active...

Page 134: ...speed limit is exceeded a pop up warning is displayed with a chime Software Information Press p while Software Information is highlighted to display open source software information Speedometer The s...

Page 135: ...soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more...

Page 136: ...essure Check the vehicle s oil as soon as possible See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages 0 155 and Engine Oil 0 363 Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the en...

Page 137: ...em light comes on See Charging System Light 0 140 for more information The voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode This is normal Readings outside the normal operating range can...

Page 138: ...safety belt reminder light when the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buck...

Page 139: ...g On Off Light If the vehicle has an airbag on off switch it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started th...

Page 140: ...itch is turned off To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 137 for more information including important safety information If the w...

Page 141: ...lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that somethi...

Page 142: ...the vehicle warranty Caution Modifications to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications can cause this li...

Page 143: ...ions Inspection Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 349 See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspectio...

Page 144: ...Driving with the brake system Continued Warning Continued 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 v...

Page 145: ...l Descent Control light comes on when the system is ready for use When the light flashes the system is active See Hill Descent Control HDC 0 305 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 2500 3500 Series If eq...

Page 146: ...t does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been t...

Page 147: ...ure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of...

Page 148: ...with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation 0 44 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 176 IntelliBeam Light...

Page 149: ...he following menu items Digital Speedometer Trip Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy Tire Pressure Remaining Oil Life Transmission Fluid Temperature Trailer Brake Hourmeter Unit Digital Speedometer The sp...

Page 150: ...will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 155 The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 363 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additiona...

Page 151: ...ress to move up or down in a list In the main view you can press up and down to move between different info app pages o or p Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster V Set Re...

Page 152: ...he remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 155 The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 363 In addition...

Page 153: ...active and the timer is running To reset the timer to zero press and hold V while this display is active or press p and select reset Speed Limit If Equipped Shows sign information which comes from a...

Page 154: ...l sound Start the vehicle immediately If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge the climate controls heated seats and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require...

Page 155: ...his message still displays either your vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing Equipment 0 339 for more information Compass Messag...

Page 156: ...rmation on how to reset the message See Engine Oil 0 363 and Maintenance Schedule 0 454 ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low Check the...

Page 157: ...properly 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 this light and message off Key and Lock Mess...

Page 158: ...ervice Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK If this message displays it means there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system If you see this message try to reset the system Stop turn o...

Page 159: ...riving conditions An engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service See your dealer The transfer case is in Four Wheel Drive Low The message turns off as soon as the...

Page 160: ...lightly higher than normal The vehicle is still safe to drive Use caution while in reduced assist mode If this message is persistent or appears repeatedly take the vehicle to your dealer for service S...

Page 161: ...Pressure 0 408 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See Driver Information Center DIC Base Level 0 148 or Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel 0 150 Transmission Messages 4WD OFF If equipped...

Page 162: ...ervice See your dealer SHIFT DENIED This message displays when the shift lever is in M Manual Mode and a transmission range has been selected that is unavailable at the current vehicle speed TO EXIT 4...

Page 163: ...on This message clears if the trailer is reconnected This message also clears if you acknowledge it If this message still displays either the vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer See...

Page 164: ...MENU Press the center of the knob to enter menus and select menu items Turn the knob to scroll through the menus o BACK Press to return to the previous menu or exit Base Radio with Touchscreen Audio...

Page 165: ...confirmation screen 3 Re enter the four digit code Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system Press Back to go back to the previous menu Radio Press to display the Radio menu and the following...

Page 166: ...rease or decrease the volume Vehicle Select and the following may display Climate and Air Quality Collision Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock Unlock Start...

Page 167: ...to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror Folding When on the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold o...

Page 168: ...e Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter Select All Doors or Driver Door Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on this featur...

Page 169: ...r delete a phone Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the specific phone The phone does not need to be connected to change the ring tones Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail...

Page 170: ...dback Speed Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length Select Short or Long Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display Select...

Page 171: ...ransmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices These instructions refer to a garage door opener but can be used for other devices Do not...

Page 172: ...either button until the indicator light goes from a slow to a rapid flashing light Then release both buttons Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under Radio...

Page 173: ...uency laws and some U S gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the...

Page 174: ...Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash...

Page 175: ...on Control 180 Cargo Lamp 181 Dome Lamps 181 Reading Lamps 181 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 182 Exit Lighting 182 Battery Load Management 182 Battery Power Protection 183 Exterior Lighting Exterio...

Page 176: ...re turning off to prevent the battery from being drained Turn the headlamp control off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes To keep the...

Page 177: ...the following The other vehicle s lamps are missing damaged obstructed from view or otherwise undetected The other vehicle s lamps are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamp...

Page 178: ...the lever to return to normal operation Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles fi...

Page 179: ...position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 180 When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps DRL The automatic headlamp system turns of...

Page 180: ...ome on a signal bulb could be burned out If equipped with LED turn signals see your dealer Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses 0 392 Turn Signal On Chime...

Page 181: ...emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps so the total current draw of the attached lamps should be less than this value The attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires...

Page 182: ...e in the P Park position to operate the cargo lamp The lights on the outside rearview mirrors turn on if the shift lever is in the R Reverse N Neutral or P Park position Dome Lamps There are dome lamp...

Page 183: ...the interior lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the key is removed from the ignition The exterior and interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time and then automatical...

Page 184: ...power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate...

Page 185: ...d Mast Antenna 199 Multi Band Antenna 199 Pandora Internet Radio 199 Audio Players CD Player 203 USB Port Base Radio 205 USB Port Base Radio with Touchscreen 208 Auxiliary Jack 209 Bluetooth Audio 210...

Page 186: ...ed to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving These functions may gray out when they are unavailable Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluste...

Page 187: ...34758 2016 crc 11 9 15 186 Infotainment System Overview Base Radio Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls...

Page 188: ...enu for the current audio source Press to select the highlighted menu option Turn to scroll through a list Turn to manually select a station 5 CD Slot If Equipped 6 o BACK Press to return to the previ...

Page 189: ...o quickly reverse through a track Release the button to return to playing speed Press and hold l to fast forward through a track Release the button to return to playing speed 10 RADIO Press to change...

Page 190: ...se Radio with Touchscreen 0 192 2 7 Radio Press and release to go to the previous station or channel Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest previous station or channel USB BT Music Movies Pict...

Page 191: ...AM FM Radio Base Radio with Touchscreen 0 195 or AM FM Radio Base Radio 0 193 Satellite Radio Base Radio 0 196 or Satellite Radio Base Radio with Touchscreen 0 197 CD Player 0 203 Auxiliary Jack 0 20...

Page 192: ...t a favorite To delete a favorite press the button just below the DELETE screen button To move a favorite press the MOVE screen button Turn the MENU knob to select a new location then press the DROP s...

Page 193: ...tore Radio Settings A screen displays stating all personalized radio settings will be restored back to the factory settings Select Cancel or Confirm English and Metric Unit Conversion To change the di...

Page 194: ...and SiriusXM if equipped or press the MEDIA button repeatedly to cycle through the available sources Bluetooth Audio if equipped CD if equipped USB and AUX The steering wheel controls can also be used...

Page 195: ...and Talk Options for SiriusXM Only XM View XM view allows the channel list to be viewed by channel name artist playing on channel or song playing on channel Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press...

Page 196: ...1 Touch MENU from a source screen 2 Select Auto Volume 3 Select the desired setting 4 Touch 3 to go back to the source screen Tone Settings The tone settings can be set for each radio band and each a...

Page 197: ...Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages Up to 25 stations can be stored Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list touch th...

Page 198: ...free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service For more information contact SiriusXM at www siriusxm com or 1 866 635 2349 U S and ww...

Page 199: ...ouch OK Auto Volume 1 Touch Auto Volume See Auto Volume under Base Radio with Touchscreen in AM FM Radio Base Radio with Touchscreen 0 195 or AM FM Radio Base Radio 0 193 2 Touch OK Categories 1 Touch...

Page 200: ...antenna becomes slightly bent straighten it out by hand If it is badly bent replace it Occasionally check that the antenna is tight at the base If tightening is required protect the paint from damage...

Page 201: ...lay on the device Using an Android or BlackBerry Phone The BlackBerry phone must be unlocked to launch Pandora service 1 Pair the phone using Bluetooth 2 Launch Pandora by selecting Pandora on the Hom...

Page 202: ...e device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Take the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 3 Wait about 30 seconds and try to...

Page 203: ...lection may be controlled using the Infotainment controls or on the phone device If Pandora is selected and nothing is heard check the volume setting on both phone device and the Infotainment system C...

Page 204: ...labels to discs The labels could get caught in the player Insert only one disc at a time Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Use a marking pen to label the top of the d...

Page 205: ...n 0 195 or AM FM Radio Base Radio 0 193 Auto Volume If equipped this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed Select the level between Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High and High Press...

Page 206: ...s If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file The empty folder s are not displaye...

Page 207: ...eneration iPod touch 1st and 2nd generation iPad iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations When connecting a device with a more recent...

Page 208: ...ighlight and press to select the song from the list to begin playback Artists 1 Turn MENU to highlight and press to view the artists stored on the device 2 Turn MENU to highlight and press to select a...

Page 209: ...can play both lower and upper case mp3 wma ogg and wav files stored on a USB storage device Supported Apple Devices To view supported devices in the U S see my gmc com To view supported devices in Can...

Page 210: ...input jack If an auxiliary device has already been connected but a different source is currently active press the MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly to scroll through all of the available audio source...

Page 211: ...adio This feature is limited to older versions of iPhone Using the AUX Movie Menu 1 Touch MENU from the AUX movie screen The AUX menu is displayed 2 Touch the desired menu Audio Adjust the sound setup...

Page 212: ...ort sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio When the radio receives this information it will check to see if any is available and display it For more information about supported Bl...

Page 213: ...e selections and visual dialog content are displayed on both the center stack display and the instrument cluster display 2 The audio system mutes and the system plays a prompt followed by a beep 3 Wai...

Page 214: ...support natural language commands in sentence form use the direct commands shown as examples on the display screen For best results Listen for the prompt and wait for the beep before saying a command...

Page 215: ...nition was initiated The Back Command Say Back or press the Back button to go to the previous screen If in voice recognition and Back is stated all the way through to the initial screen then Back is s...

Page 216: ...me Begin playback of the identified song name in the command Play Genre Begin a dialog to enter a specific genre Play Genre genre name Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command P...

Page 217: ...m is between 4 000 and 8 000 the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like Play song name The restriction is that the command Play Song must be spoken first the system will then ask fo...

Page 218: ...not correct the command Delete will remove the last group of digits and allow them to be re entered Once the entire number has been entered the command Call will start dialing the number Voice Mail In...

Page 219: ...section If the cell phone has voice dialing capability learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list See Deleting a Paired Phone and or Deleting a Bluetooth Device in this sect...

Page 220: ...commands if there is too much background noise such as noise from open windows or loud talking inside the vehicle When to Speak A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command W...

Page 221: ...n button then press the MENU knob to select the PHONE screen button If a device has been previously paired the main Phone menu will be shown If no devices have been paired Step 2 can be skipped 2 Turn...

Page 222: ...nd selected the following may display Recent Calls Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and press to select Contacts Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select Keypad Turn th...

Page 223: ...MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and press to select If necessary select between Missed Recent and Sent calls by pressing the button below the appropriate screen button 3 Turn the MENU knob to high...

Page 224: ...send numbers during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system 1 When a call is active press the button just below the KEYPAD screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first...

Page 225: ...list all cell phones paired to it If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle the system responds with is connected after that phone name 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a...

Page 226: ...ber is recognized by the system say Correction at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the digits recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press g The system responds Ready follow...

Page 227: ...Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial or Call 3 Say 066 4 Say Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering...

Page 228: ...of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press g to link all callers together Ending a Call Press i to end a call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth...

Page 229: ...Phone Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio with Touchscreen To use infotainment controls to access the menu system see Overview Base Radio 0 186 or Overview Base Radio with Touchscreen 0 189 Pai...

Page 230: ...is displayed on the infotainment system Pairing a Phone SSP and Paired Device When a paired device is on the infotainment system and SSP is supported 1 Press 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch Bluetooth then De...

Page 231: ...ings 3 Touch Bluetooth then Device Management 4 Touch the desired device to pair When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired Z 5 is displayed on the pair device screen If...

Page 232: ...the stereo headset is successfully connected The sound played by the Bluetooth device is delivered through the infotainment system Bluetooth music can be played only when a Bluetooth device has been...

Page 233: ...me to activate If the Bluetooth music playback is not functioning then check to see if the bluetooth device is in the waiting screen mode Sounds may be cut off during the Bluetooth music playback The...

Page 234: ...ystem Information Using MP3 WMA OGG WAV Files Music files with mp3 wma ogg and wav file name extensions can be played MP3 files that can be played are Bit rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency 48...

Page 235: ...iewing photo files or upgrading Do not use the USB terminal to charge USB accessory equipment The heat generated may cause performance issues or damage Music files to which Digital Right Management DR...

Page 236: ...rce Touch USB To stop the USB device and select another media source touch Source then select the other source To remove the USB device select another function then remove the USB device Pause Touch j...

Page 237: ...ported device Play will start automatically after the system has finished reading the MTP device If a non readable MTP device is connected an error message displays and the system will switch to the p...

Page 238: ...e Music 2 Touch the desired music Tone Settings Touch Tone Settings The Tone Settings menu is displayed See Tone Settings under System Settings in AM FM Radio Base Radio with Touchscreen 0 195 or AM F...

Page 239: ...he slide show interval Clock Temp Display Allows selection of On or Off to show the clock and temperature on the full screen Display Settings Adjusts for Brightness and Contrast 3 Touch 0 to exit Pict...

Page 240: ...or Backward Touch and hold t or u during playback to rewind or fast forward Release the button to resume playback at normal speed Viewing Full Screen Touch t from the movie screen Touch t again to re...

Page 241: ...bscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www siriusxm com SiriusXM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada In Canada Some deterioration of service may occur...

Page 242: ...resent Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 to present Gracenote One or more patents owned by Gracenote may apply to this product and service See the Gracenote website for a non exhaustive list...

Page 243: ...a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about wh...

Page 244: ...Rights Reserved The product you have purchased Product contains Software Runtime Configuration No 505962 Software which is distributed by or on behalf of the Product manufacturer Manufacturer under l...

Page 245: ...ACTS IN NO EVENT SHALL QSSC ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY WHETHER IN TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY DIRECT INDIRE...

Page 246: ...fotainment System 245 END USER NOTICE The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners The use of such marks in this product doe...

Page 247: ...imate Control System 250 Air Vents Air Vents 253 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 254 Service 255 Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems with Heater Only With this system the heat...

Page 248: ...is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield side window and second row floor outlets Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshi...

Page 249: ...Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the fan off Air Delivery Mode Controls Press Y or to change the...

Page 250: ...d Press to turn the heated mirrors on or off See Heated Mirrors 0 48 A C Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off An indicator light comes on to show that the air condition...

Page 251: ...ion Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature When the indicat...

Page 252: ...erature Press to link the passenger temperature setting to the driver setting The SYNC indicator light will turn on When the passenger setting is adjusted the SYNC indicator light is off The driver si...

Page 253: ...ndow Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The rear window defogger only works when the igniti...

Page 254: ...eels near the air vents to open or close off the airflow Air vents blow warm air on the side windows in cold weather If Floor Defog or Defrost modes are selected a small amount of air will come from t...

Page 255: ...hat type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 465 1 Open the lower glove box door completely 2 Remove the four screws from around the lower glove box The door does not need to be remov...

Page 256: ...rtified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operatio...

Page 257: ...284 Parking over Things That Burn 285 Active Fuel Management 285 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 285 Running the Vehicle While Parked 286 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 286 Manual Mode 2...

Page 258: ...s keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the roa...

Page 259: ...llision 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 Control of a...

Page 260: ...Steering Fluid 1500 Series 0 378 or Power Steering Fluid 2500 3500 Series 0 378 If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system malfunctions the vehicle can be steered but may...

Page 261: ...s 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the righ...

Page 262: ...l solid surface For contact information about the original equipment tires see the warranty manual One of the best ways for successful off road driving is to control the speed Warning When driving off...

Page 263: ...aside for public off road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations Do not damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife Do not park over things that burn See Parking over Thi...

Page 264: ...et the parking brake and shift the transmission to P Park Shift the transfer case to any position but N Neutral When driving down a hill keep the vehicle headed straight down Use a low gear because th...

Page 265: ...the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more seve...

Page 266: ...the wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts If the standing water is not too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes and the vehic...

Page 267: ...en the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips...

Page 268: ...freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Con...

Page 269: ...e and then shut the engine off and partially close the window Moving about to keep warm also helps If it takes time for help to arrive when running the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so th...

Page 270: ...ecovery hooks can be used if the vehicle has them Recovery Hooks Warning Never pull on recovery hooks from the side The hooks could break and you and others could be injured When using recovery hooks...

Page 271: ...hows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment t...

Page 272: ...t 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 load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle...

Page 273: ...y show the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes...

Page 274: ...heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehic...

Page 275: ...the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not overload the vehicle Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle Equipme...

Page 276: ...g a slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions When carrying a slide in camper the total cargo load of the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus Everything added to the camper after it l...

Page 277: ...e must be weighed Then subtract this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of the vehicle If the slide in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR the...

Page 278: ...on Continued 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 Trailer Towing 0 325 for the trailer...

Page 279: ...eds service Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an...

Page 280: ...ansmission vehicles If the key is left in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an exte...

Page 281: ...east 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with...

Page 282: ...tar System if equipped Sunroof if equipped These features work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the windows and sunroof continue to work up to...

Page 283: ...olt AC outlet Warning Improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire Plug the cord into a three prong electrical utility receptacle tha...

Page 284: ...wing Tips 0 322 1 Hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 301 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as...

Page 285: ...ome of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission You will then be able to pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock re...

Page 286: ...uel economy When greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation If the vehicle has an Active Fue...

Page 287: ...hicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park 0 283 and Engine Exhaust 0 285 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see...

Page 288: ...fer case is in N Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in N Neutral See Shifting Into Park 0 283 R Use this...

Page 289: ...ifts and downshifts This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed throttl...

Page 290: ...e Transmission Messages 0 160 To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle press and hold the Tow Haul button for five seconds When the button is released the r...

Page 291: ...gears below that number are available As driving conditions change the transmission can automatically shift to lower gears For example when M5 is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatical...

Page 292: ...M4 M3 M3 M3 M2 M1 Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode 0 292 While using Range Selection Mode cruise control and the Tow Haul Mode can be used If the v...

Page 293: ...tain Roads 0 266 Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing Equipment 0 339 Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not...

Page 294: ...harder to shift and cause it to run noisier 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 i...

Page 295: ...sary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 m Using the Manual Transfer Case Use quick motions to shift into or out of 4 n or N Neutral Shifting may be harder when the vehicle is cold but will re...

Page 296: ...cator is on the face of the knob If the light displays momentarily when the ignition is in ON RUN but does not stay on the knob may have been turned while the vehicle was off To see the indicator turn...

Page 297: ...tion must be in ON RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km h 3 mph with the transmission in N Neutral It is best for the vehicle to be moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph 2 Turn the...

Page 298: ...by shifting the transmission to R Reverse then to D Drive There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting the transmission 8 Turn the engine off and the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY 9 Place th...

Page 299: ...vides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving in AUTO the front axle is engaged and the vehicle s power is sent to the...

Page 300: ...ght will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4 m Turn the knob to 4 m to display the indicator With the vehicle moving less than 5 km h 3 m...

Page 301: ...Y 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 439 10 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of N Neutral To shift out of N Neutral 1 Set the parking brake and...

Page 302: ...with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You may hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate This is normal Braking in...

Page 303: ...the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased Hill Start Assist HSA This vehicle has an HSA feature which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade This feature...

Page 304: ...ins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move...

Page 305: ...157 To turn TCS on again press and release the g button The traction off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the g button is pressed the syste...

Page 306: ...initial HDC speed is set to the current driving speed It can be increased or decreased by pressing the RES or SET steering wheel controls or by applying the accelerator or brake pedal This adjusted s...

Page 307: ...e 0 292 for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode Tow Haul Mode and Grade Braking systems If the cruise control is being used and the Traction Control System TCS...

Page 308: ...about 40 km h 25 mph or more press the RES button briefly The vehicle returns to the previous set speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated P...

Page 309: ...is enabled when the vehicle is started and cruise control is active It is not enabled in Range Selection Mode It assists in maintaining driver selected speed when driving on downhill grades by using...

Page 310: ...th enough time to avoid a crash Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt Complete attention is always requ...

Page 311: ...display A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show that RPA has detected an object This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object Warning The camera...

Page 312: ...re bars light up and the bars change color from yellow to amber to red When an object is first detected in the rear one beep will be heard from the rear or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pul...

Page 313: ...eparture Warning LDW and or Lane Keep Assist LKA can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm cau...

Page 314: ...also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in Continued Warning Contin...

Page 315: ...These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the...

Page 316: ...on the right or left depending on the lane departure direction When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The system may not detect lanes as well when there are Close vehicles ahead Sudden lightin...

Page 317: ...only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only assist or provide an LDW alert when approaching the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Even with LKA and LDW you must...

Page 318: ...ng through tunnels Banked roads Roads with poor lane markings such as two lane roads If the LKA system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible cleaning the windshield may he...

Page 319: ...ustry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for long periods of time driving or starting could be affected Drive the vehicle until the fuel is...

Page 320: ...recommended See Fuel 0 317 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available one bottle of Fuel System Treatment PLUS added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change can help Fuel System Treatment PLU...

Page 321: ...e would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Filling the Tank If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn vio...

Page 322: ...ces as soon as possible See Exterior Care 0 444 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it Make s...

Page 323: ...opening until filling is complete Continued Warning Continued Fill the container no more than 95 full to allow for expansion Do not smoke light matches or use lighters while pumping fuel Avoid using...

Page 324: ...he air outlets on or under the instrument panel Also adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air See Climate Control Systems in the Index For more information about...

Page 325: ...ant to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is...

Page 326: ...important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check per...

Page 327: ...passengers Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer Weight of the Trailer Safe trailering requires monitoring the weight speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how frequently...

Page 328: ...000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 037 kg 8 900 lb 6 350 kg 14 000 lb 1500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 b 3 23 2 540 kg 5 600 lb 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 903 kg 6 400 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3...

Page 329: ...kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 23 4 218 kg 9 300 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 5 398 kg 11 900 lb 8 029 kg 17 700 lb 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box b 4...

Page 330: ...lb 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 b 3 42 3 447 kg 7 600 lb 5 806 kg 12 800 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 994 kg 6 600 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 3 901 kg 8 600 lb 6 350 kg 14 000 lb 1500 S...

Page 331: ...3LV8 3 42 4 128 kg 9 100 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission with Enhanced Towing Package 3 42 4 853 kg 10 700 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 4 899 kg 10 800 lb 7 575 kg 16...

Page 332: ...b 5 3LV8 3 08 2 948 kg 6 500 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 536 kg 10 000 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Con...

Page 333: ...kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 532 kg 14 400 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 6...

Page 334: ...1 100 lb 2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 354 kg 9 600 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 6 346 kg 14 100 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 3...

Page 335: ...200 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 4 10 6 441 kg 14 200 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb...

Page 336: ...Wheels 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 571 kg 2...

Page 337: ...or the vehicle should not be exceeded b This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers c For pickup box delete vehicles choose an appropriate hitch and load the t...

Page 338: ...VW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight Vehicle options equipment passengers and cargo in t...

Page 339: ...ceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating See Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires later in this section After loading the trailer weigh the trailer and then...

Page 340: ...e hitch ball or a tow eye latched to a pintle hook Other trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the tow vehicle and traile...

Page 341: ...he distance 2 is as close as possible to halfway between the two measurements Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models These trailers...

Page 342: ...king equipment conforming to Canadian Standards Association CSA requirement CAN3 D313 or its equivalent is recommended State and local regulations may also require the trailer to have its own braking...

Page 343: ...rn Signal Yellow Gray Right Stop Turn Signal Gray Brown Taillamps Parking Lamps White Ground White Green Back up Lamps Red Green Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake To help charge a remote non vehicl...

Page 344: ...ow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the Tow Haul Mode This indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the Tow Haul Mode is on Tow Haul is a fe...

Page 345: ...tegrated with the vehicle s brake antilock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s...

Page 346: ...a Trailer Gain button If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed press a Trailer Gain button to recall the current Trailer Gain setting Each press and release of the gain buttons wi...

Page 347: ...hange Warning Trailer brakes that are over gained or under gained may not stop the vehicle and the trailer as intended and can result in a crash Always follow the instructions to set the Trailer Gain...

Page 348: ...electrical fault in the wiring to the 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 it is acknowledged To...

Page 349: ...ectric actuated brake system StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer brakes If TSC is enabled the Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak warning light will flash on the instrument cluster Vehicle spee...

Page 350: ...t Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servici...

Page 351: ...oo much if there is other equipment already adding to the weight of the vehicle Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on the vehicle Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles...

Page 352: ...accessory such as a snow plow is adding to the front axle use the following formula W x A W B W B Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle Where W Weight of added accessory A Distance that the...

Page 353: ...front and rear weight distribution 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...

Page 354: ...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 a chassis cab and a pickup with...

Page 355: ...attery North America 382 Four Wheel Drive 382 Front Axle 383 Rear Axle 384 Noise Control System 385 Starter Switch Check 386 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 386 Ignition Trans...

Page 356: ...re Chains 422 If a Tire Goes Flat 423 Tire Changing 424 Full Size Spare Tire 433 Jump Starting Jump Starting North America 434 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 439 Recreational Vehicle Towing 439...

Page 357: ...d safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability contr...

Page 358: ...ork see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 85 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records 0 466 Caution Even smal...

Page 359: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 358 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4 3L V6 Engine...

Page 360: ...ion Fluid under Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 0 367 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 8 Speed Transmission 0 370 6 Remote Negative Location See Jump Starting North America 0 434 7 En...

Page 361: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 360 Vehicle Care 5 3L V8 Engine Shown 6 2L V8 Engine Similar...

Page 362: ...uid under Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 0 367 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 8 Speed Transmission 0 370 6 Remote Negative Location Out of View See Jump Starting North America 0 43...

Page 363: ...GMC Sierra Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 362 Vehicle Care 6 0L V8 Engine...

Page 364: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 379 12 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 380 13 Auxiliary Battery If Equipped See Battery North America 0 382 14 E...

Page 365: ...be hot it could burn you Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keepi...

Page 366: ...oil may be used in the 4 3L or 6 0L engine An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate visco...

Page 367: ...e the system must be reset For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0 Your dealer has trained service people who w...

Page 368: ...e vehicle further Caution Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid...

Page 369: ...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 op...

Page 370: ...the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview 0 358 2 Flip the handle up then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towe...

Page 371: ...by the vehicle warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 463 Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Main...

Page 372: ...slodge as little dirt as possible 6 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 7 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 8 Reverse Steps 2 4 to reinstall the filter...

Page 373: ...nt Surge Tank 2 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 3 Engine Belt Driven Cooling Fan Out of View Warning Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you ca...

Page 374: ...50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives fr...

Page 375: ...gines following 5 3L V8 Shown 4 3L V6 6 0L V8 and 6 2L V8 Similar How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see Cooling System in the Duramax...

Page 376: ...vel 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 tightly 6 Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off...

Page 377: ...n the engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam is Comin...

Page 378: ...elps to prevent engine damage In this mode a loss in power and engine performance will be noticed This operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended d...

Page 379: ...ng Fluid 1500 Series The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid Power Steering Fluid 2500 3500 Series See Engine Compartment Overview 0 358 for reservoir location Wh...

Page 380: ...uid is low The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle When the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays washer fluid will need to be added to the windshield washer...

Page 381: ...ightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and ev...

Page 382: ...too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on t...

Page 383: ...arning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm B...

Page 384: ...er to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 463 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a...

Page 385: ...icle 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 read...

Page 386: ...applicable U S EPA Noise Control Regulations This warranty covers this vehicle as designed built and equipped by General Motors and is not limited to any particular part component or system of the veh...

Page 387: ...uld be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn o...

Page 388: ...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 foot pressure from the regular brake pedal...

Page 389: ...d need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of r...

Page 390: ...rent shade than it was originally This is normal LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Ba...

Page 391: ...lamp assembly and turn clockwise 8 Verify the retainer ring of attachment stud is pulled away from lamp If the retainer ring is out of position it will not engage Reset the retainer by pulling it for...

Page 392: ...n the road and a fuse needs to be replaced there are some spare fuses and a fuse puller in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block The same amperage fuse can also be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicl...

Page 393: ...he same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the...

Page 394: ...tery 3 ABS pump Fuses Usage 4 Instrument panel BEC 1 5 MSB passenger 6 4WD transfer case electronic control 7 Electronic park brake 8 Instrument panel BEC 2 9 MSB driver 10 Rear window defogger 11 Sta...

Page 395: ...ngine control module Ignition 35 A C clutch 36 Heated mirrors 37 Upfitter 1 38 Center high mount stoplamp 39 Miscellaneous Ignition 40 Transmission Ignition 41 Fuel pump 2 42 Cooling fan clutch 43 Eng...

Page 396: ...4 Run Crank 65 Upfitter 1 66 Fuel pump 2 67 A C control 68 Starter 69 Rear window defogger 70 Engine control module 71 Cooling fan clutch 72 CKT 95 73 CKT 92 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The righ...

Page 397: ...wn Fuses Usage 1 Accessory power outlet 3 Fuses Usage 2 Accessory power outlet 4 7 Body control module 4 8 Body control module 8 9 Rear seat entertainment 10 Cargo lamp 15 Steering wheel controls 18 R...

Page 398: ...otor 43 Front blower 44 SEO 45 Body control module 6 46 Body control module 7 47 Passenger seat 50 Retained accessory power 51 Rear sliding window open 52 Rear sliding window close Instrument Panel Fu...

Page 399: ...outlet 2 Number Usage 2 SEO Retained accessory power 3 Universal garage door opener Interior rearview mirror 6 Body control module 3 7 Body control module 5 8 Driver window switch Mirror switch 9 10 A...

Page 400: ...ft doors 41 Driver power seat 43 Left heated cooled or ventilated seats if equipped 44 Right heated cooled or ventilated seats if equipped 45 49 Retained accessory power 50 Run Crank Wheels and Tires...

Page 401: ...faces such as snow mud ice etc Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode All Season Tires This vehicle may come with all season tires These tires are designed to provide good overall performan...

Page 402: ...r P285 45R22 size tires they are classified as low profile tires Caution Low profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires Tire and or wheel...

Page 403: ...ts of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT...

Page 404: ...Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressur...

Page 405: ...number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 per...

Page 406: ...or single versus dual wheel usage single dual The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire...

Page 407: ...essure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying ca...

Page 408: ...tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is T...

Page 409: ...m air pressure needed to support the vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Informat...

Page 410: ...eration When speed limits and road conditions allow the vehicle to be driven at high speeds make sure the tires are rated for high speed operation are in excellent condition and are set to the correct...

Page 411: ...indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for app...

Page 412: ...This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tir...

Page 413: ...s 0 417 Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it ca...

Page 414: ...ssage asking if the process should begin should appear Select yes and press the trip odometer reset stem to confirm the selection The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and th...

Page 415: ...otated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Maintenance Schedule 0 454 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Anytime unusual wear is noticed rotate...

Page 416: ...ation on proper tire inflation Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle has dual rear wheels except polished forged aluminum wheels Vehicles with polished forged aluminum dual...

Page 417: ...th or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the inner diameter of the wheel hub opening with wheel bearing grease after a wheel ch...

Page 418: ...flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tir...

Page 419: ...hicle When new the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as the road tires and wheels so it is all right to drive on it The spare tire was developed for use...

Page 420: ...of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the...

Page 421: ...ed under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is base...

Page 422: ...heels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width...

Page 423: ...e of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to the veh...

Page 424: ...a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated...

Page 425: ...d 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Place wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use...

Page 426: ...seat For double and crew cab models the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger side second row seat 1 Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack fro...

Page 427: ...st end open end 10 of the extension through the hole 9 in the rear bumper Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench Be sure the hoist end of the extension 10 connects to the hoist shaft The ribb...

Page 428: ...1 the wheel blocks 2 the jack handle 3 the jack handle extensions 4 and the wheel wrench 5 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 423 for more information 2 If the vehicle has...

Page 429: ...re is on the front of the vehicle 1500 models position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire as shown Front Position All Other Models If the flat tire is on t...

Page 430: ...d only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit t...

Page 431: ...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...

Page 432: ...he regular wheel and tire also reinstall either the center cap or bolt on hub cap depending on what the vehicle is equipped with For center caps place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until...

Page 433: ...st Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the...

Page 434: ...ck 8 Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks 1 Put the tools 4 in the tool bag 5 and place them in the retaining bracket 3 2 Tighten down the wing nut 3 3 Assemble the wheel blocks 2 and jack 7 together with the...

Page 435: ...tire on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as...

Page 436: ...d both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries you should know bef...

Page 437: ...To uncover the positive terminal open the red plastic cover For more information on the location of the remote positive and remote negative terminals see Engine Compartment Overview 0 358 Warning An...

Page 438: ...s can cause sparks 5 3L Shown 4 3L 6 0L 6 2L and 6 6L Similar 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Do not let the other end touch metal Conn...

Page 439: ...battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle...

Page 440: ...ehicle towing are dinghy and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a do...

Page 441: ...o N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 0 293 Check that the vehicle is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse and then to D Drive There should be no movement of...

Page 442: ...Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 0 293 See your dealer if the transfer case cannot be shifted out of N Neutral 6 Check that the vehicle is in Two Wheel Drive High by shifting the transmission to R Reve...

Page 443: ...manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Set the parking brake Warning Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutr...

Page 444: ...rive Vehicles 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 You or others could be injured Set the park...

Page 445: ...ecautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1...

Page 446: ...oat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged...

Page 447: ...m while they are dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer Solve...

Page 448: ...soft clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels After rinsing thoroughly with clean water dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome tri...

Page 449: ...upplement Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstr...

Page 450: ...rs quickly Before using cleaners read and follow to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior open the doors and windows to get proper ventilation To prevent damage do not clean...

Page 451: ...from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Rotate the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric 4 Con...

Page 452: ...t use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use...

Page 453: ...e purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equi...

Page 454: ...if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts...

Page 455: ...nly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Frequently towing a trailer Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Warning Performing maintenance work can be da...

Page 456: ...00 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform the following services See Tire Rotation 0 414 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and...

Page 457: ...ition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 387 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 387 Check accelerator pedal...

Page 458: ...ed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires For GVW under 8600 lbs change transf...

Page 459: ...the transfer case and or front rear axle 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...

Page 460: ...partment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change automatic transmission fluid and filter For GVW under...

Page 461: ...eel nut torque at 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 100 1 000 and 6 000 mi of driving Repeat this service whenever a tire wheel is serviced or removed Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis compo...

Page 462: ...components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 463 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on t...

Page 463: ...e looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 449 and Exterior Care 0 444...

Page 464: ...scosity grade AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended See Engine Oil 0 363 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant 0 373 Hydraulic...

Page 465: ...t No 19300457 in Canada 19300458 Rear Axle 2500 3500 Series SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 88900401 in Canada 89021678 Front Axle Driveshaft Splines All 1500 2500 3500 Series and Rear...

Page 466: ...a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 4 3L V6 89017525 PF63 5 3L V8 6 2L...

Page 467: ...Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provid...

Page 468: ...n through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character i...

Page 469: ...the Duramax diesel supplement Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the...

Page 470: ...0 Series and 3500 Series Long Box 136 3 L 36 0 gal 3500 Series Chassis Cab 240 4 L 63 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Front Tank 89 0 L 23 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Rear Tank if equipped 151 4 L 40 0 gal Transfer...

Page 471: ...2016 crc 11 9 15 470 Technical Data Engine Specifications cont d Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4 3L V6 LV1 P 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 5 3L V8 L83 C 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 0L V8 L96 G 0 95...

Page 472: ...GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9234758 2016 crc 11 9 15 Technical Data 471 Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines 5 3L and 6 2L V8 Engines 6 0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the D...

Page 473: ...ta Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 484 Event Data Recorders 484 OnStar 485 Infotainment System 485 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and g...

Page 474: ...Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or t...

Page 475: ...0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company M...

Page 476: ...dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a preferred dealer and view dealer location maps phone numbers and hours r Warranty Tracking In...

Page 477: ...n calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and licen...

Page 478: ...l car or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer up to 805 km 500 mi Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting...

Page 479: ...ourtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S a...

Page 480: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the dama...

Page 481: ...vide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision par...

Page 482: ...itially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle rep...

Page 483: ...n Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery All listed prices are quoted in U S...

Page 484: ...800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www...

Page 485: ...erstanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this v...

Page 486: ...pecific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active subscription additional data may be collected through the OnStar system This includes information about...

Page 487: ...ry and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you...

Page 488: ...to help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist sp...

Page 489: ...Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Press Q then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle s navigation system if equipped After th...

Page 490: ...stop the vehicle if factory equipped Lock unlock doors if equipped with automatic locks Activate the horn and lamps Check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pressure if factory equipped with t...

Page 491: ...with a monthly e mail or by pressing Q The Proactive Alerts feature if available can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle before they b...

Page 492: ...compatible with OnStar services Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available unobstructed and compatible with the OnStar hardware OnStar servic...

Page 493: ...round airports in tunnels and underpasses or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficult...

Page 494: ...GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status identify whether updates or changes are available or deliver updates or changes An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these so...

Page 495: ...f individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson...

Page 496: ...not be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with t...

Page 497: ...Engine 370 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 254 Air Vents 253 Airbag System Check 86 How Does an Airbag Restrain 77 Passenger Sensing System 80 Airbag System cont d What Makes an Airbag Inflate 77 Wh...

Page 498: ...tion Check 386 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 180 Auxiliary Jack 209 Axle Front 383 Axle Rear 384 B Battery Load Management 182 Power Protection 183 Voltage and Charging Messages 153 Battery North Americ...

Page 499: ...ts Infants and Young Children 88 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 94 Older Children 87 Securing 105 108 Systems 91 Cleaning Exterior Care 444 Interior Care 449 Climate Control Systems 246 248 Ai...

Page 500: ...f Road Recovery 260 Vehicle Load Limits 269 Wet Roads 265 Winter 267 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 250 E E85 or FlexFuel 319 Electrical Equipment Add On 349 Electrical System Engine Compartmen...

Page 501: ...Axle 383 Front Fog Lamp Light 147 Front Seats Adjustment 57 Heated and Ventilated 61 Fuel 317 Additives 319 Economy Driving 30 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 322 Filling the Tank 320 Foreign Count...

Page 502: ...ll Descent Control HDC 305 Hill Descent Control Light 144 Hill Start Assist HSA 302 Home Page 190 192 Hood 357 Horn 123 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 66 I Idle System Fast 280 Ignition Positions 2...

Page 503: ...mp 147 High Beam On 147 High Low Beam Changer 176 Lane Departure Warning 144 Low Fuel Warning 146 Safety Belt Reminders 137 Security 147 StabiliTrak OFF 145 Tire Pressure 146 Tow Haul Mode 144 Tractio...

Page 504: ...e 409 Multi band Antenna 199 N Navigation OnStar 487 New Vehicle Break In 277 Noise Control System 385 O Object Detection System Messages 156 Odometer 133 Trip 133 Off Road 261 Driving 261 Recovery 26...

Page 505: ...indows 50 Power Assist Steps 41 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 69 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording 484 Program Courtesy Transportation 478 Proposition 65 Warning California 355 382 434 R Radio Frequency S...

Page 506: ...nment 483 General Motors 483 U S Government 483 Safety Locks 40 Safety System Check 71 Satellite Radio 196 197 Scheduling Appointments 478 Seats Adjustment Front 57 Center Seat 57 Head Restraints 56 H...

Page 507: ...tments 117 Stuck Vehicle 268 Sun Visors 53 Sunglass Storage 118 Sunroof 53 Switches Airbag On Off 78 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 312 Infotainment 185 485 Noise Control 385 Systems Dri...

Page 508: ...ding Information 275 Turn and Lane Change Signals 179 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 389 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 419 Universal Remote System 170 Operation 172 Programming 170 Updates Software 193...

Page 509: ...ignment and Tire Balance 421 Different Size 419 Replacement 421 When It Is Time for New Tires 416 Where to Put the Restraint 92 Windows 50 Power 50 Rear 52 Windshield Wiper Washer 124 Winter Driving 2...

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