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SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery
charging system, this message will appear on the DIC.
Under certain conditions, the battery warning light
may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster.
See Battery Warning Light on page 3-33. The battery
will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle
will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode.
The vehicle is safe to drive, however you should have
the electrical system checked by your GM dealer.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons or the trip odometer
reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display.

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly, this
message may appear along with the check engine
light on the instrument panel. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-38
. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See
Filling the Tank on page 5-6. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips
with the cap properly installed should turn the light and
message off.

TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE
ENGINE

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the
transmission fluid is overheating and the
transmission temperature warning is displayed
on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can
damage the transmission. This could lead to
costly repairs that would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with overheated
transmission fluid or while the transmission
temperature warning is displayed.

If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot, this
message will appear on the DIC along with a continuous
chime. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature
high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle
and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This
message will clear and the chime will stop when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level. See Transmission
Temperature Gage on page 3-36
.

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Summary of Contents for Sierra Denali 2006

Page 1: ...ights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 Audio System s 3 62 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 49 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 S...

Page 2: ...manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many peopl...

Page 3: ...ON These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these...

Page 4: ...warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text de...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...ng Children 1 30 Child Restraint Systems 1 33 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child...

Page 8: ...eat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole...

Page 9: ...l To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows s...

Page 10: ...ton again to heat the whole seat The heated seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the heated seat feature after you restart your vehicle you will need to pre...

Page 11: ...go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could c...

Page 12: ...itions by pulling on it A click will sound after each tilt position is reached Pull the head restraint forward past the last position to release it to the upright position The rear seat head restraint...

Page 13: ...seat forward and or bringing the front seat more upright The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback To return the seat to the normal seating position do the fol...

Page 14: ...accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly I...

Page 15: ...e Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 30 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11...

Page 18: ...el or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make...

Page 19: ...elts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protec...

Page 20: ...r has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull th...

Page 21: ...uld be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shou...

Page 22: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury...

Page 23: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 24: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 25: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 26: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 27: ...women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as po...

Page 28: ...gers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Re...

Page 29: ...all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 27 Make sure the release button on the buckle is posit...

Page 30: ...use serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if the...

Page 31: ...r some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat Here is how to install a...

Page 32: ...CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder an...

Page 33: ...s not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal i...

Page 34: ...ere or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other peop...

Page 35: ...der belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap sh...

Page 36: ...ildren ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead...

Page 37: ...nt types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consider...

Page 38: ...so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure...

Page 39: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 40: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 41: ...structions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured...

Page 42: ...trap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps...

Page 43: ...rbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We...

Page 44: ...nstalling a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only...

Page 45: ...op of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to r...

Page 46: ...restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Ancho...

Page 47: ...ccident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 36 for additional information Securing a Child Re...

Page 48: ...ad restraint raise the head restraint 1 2 Raise the seat cushion by pulling up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6 for additional information Then fol...

Page 49: ...earward Then lower the seat cushion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position 2 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lowe...

Page 50: ...child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restra...

Page 51: ...down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child res...

Page 52: ...ll child in a forward facing child restraint or booster seat is detected See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 56 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 31 for more information on this inclu...

Page 53: ...ont passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 56 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is f...

Page 54: ...If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt f...

Page 55: ...icle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for the right front passenger Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag But these air...

Page 56: ...taining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protectio...

Page 57: ...e airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information Where...

Page 58: ...n airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything bet...

Page 59: ...loyment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is abo...

Page 60: ...all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal co...

Page 61: ...hes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate...

Page 62: ...sors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag sho...

Page 63: ...right front passenger s frontal airbag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the system determines that a small...

Page 64: ...ag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing s...

Page 65: ...cluding important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other afterma...

Page 66: ...t of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equ...

Page 67: ...t reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep...

Page 68: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during...

Page 69: ...Tow Haul Mode 2 22 Parking Brake 2 23 Shifting Into Park P 2 24 Shifting Out of Park P 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Engine Exhaust 2 26 Running the Engine While Parked 2 27 Mirrors 2 28 Au...

Page 70: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 71: ...page 2 33 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This...

Page 72: ...cessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry Syste...

Page 73: ...tolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your ve...

Page 74: ...ation 5 Check the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice t...

Page 75: ...ldren who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever...

Page 76: ...liftgate is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in...

Page 77: ...to be sure it latches securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance you may wa...

Page 78: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 79: ...16 Press the switch to lower the window Pull up the front of the switch to raise the window Express Down Windows The driver and passenger windows also have an express down feature that allows the win...

Page 80: ...Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side...

Page 81: ...transmitter is pressed but a door is open you may hear three chimes indicating delayed locking is enabled See Delayed Locking on page 2 8 for additional information Close the door and the content thef...

Page 82: ...keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle activate the syste...

Page 83: ...your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle...

Page 84: ...If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features...

Page 85: ...starter 2 If it does not start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on th...

Page 86: ...e compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the w...

Page 87: ...ve easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine...

Page 88: ...engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless you...

Page 89: ...o want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying t...

Page 90: ...d on the end of the column shift lever You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load When Tow Haul is activated the Tow Haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel clu...

Page 91: ...pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released...

Page 92: ...it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle w...

Page 93: ...ift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK P when the ignition is in...

Page 94: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 95: ...rage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 36 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P...

Page 96: ...the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between F...

Page 97: ...reen indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outsi...

Page 98: ...netic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displ...

Page 99: ...illumination lamps puddle lamps in the base of the mirror For more information on these lamps see Puddle Lamps on page 3 16 The mirrors also include a memory function which works in conjunction with...

Page 100: ...es using the mirror controls This will reset them to their normal position Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of any headlamps behind you This featu...

Page 101: ...ndow defogger button See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 21 for further information The mirror heat will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is presse...

Page 102: ...ices For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe and Sound plan is included for one year from the date of purchase The OnStar subscription can be extended beyond the first year or upgraded to the D...

Page 103: ...tual Advisor It is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice comma...

Page 104: ...subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati...

Page 105: ...oses See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section or for assistance see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate...

Page 106: ...light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage...

Page 107: ...sal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remot...

Page 108: ...Box To open your glove box pull the lever upward and pull the door downward Cupholder s Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders for the front and rear seat passengers located in the center consol...

Page 109: ...remove the cover 1 To remove unsnap the cover Roll it up and stow it using the buckle and the strap located at the front of the box A Back rail B Side rail C Rear bow D Front bow E Front rail 2 Remov...

Page 110: ...d front and rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them 4 To add cargo to the box remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely To clean the tonneau cover use mild soap and wat...

Page 111: ...as a roller sunscreen that can be used to block the rays of the sun The roller sunscreen can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open or closed position To open the sunscreen press up to unlat...

Page 112: ...the seatback recliner lumbar and side wing area and both outside mirrors to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let...

Page 113: ...ion 3 Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the pr...

Page 114: ...NOTES 2 46...

Page 115: ...Panel Brightness 3 17 Dome Lamps 3 18 Dome Lamp Override 3 18 Entry Lighting 3 18 Exit Lighting 3 18 Front Reading Lamps 3 18 Cargo Lamp 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 19 Accessory Power Outlet s...

Page 116: ...44 DIC Operation and Displays 3 44 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 47 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 56 Audio System s 3 62 Setting the Time 3 64 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 64 Navigation Radio System 3 79...

Page 117: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 119: ...s on page 3 62 J Climate Control System See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 21 K Instrument Panel Fuse Block See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5 102 L Hood Release See Hood Relea...

Page 120: ...nt and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carr...

Page 121: ...on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam...

Page 122: ...out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a...

Page 123: ...o The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer N Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light r...

Page 124: ...eturn to your preset speed CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Contr...

Page 125: ...roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise co...

Page 126: ...o go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press...

Page 127: ...speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower g...

Page 128: ...on turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Roof Marker Lamps If Equipped 5 Headlamps Turning the control to this p...

Page 129: ...illuminate provided it is not dark outside Shifting the transmission into PARK P will allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake or shift...

Page 130: ...tely one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrumen...

Page 131: ...never the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamp...

Page 132: ...return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and return the button to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Lighti...

Page 133: ...ll keep your battery from running down Accessory Power Outlet s With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or other devices designed to op...

Page 134: ...plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located in the center console if equipped Press the raised area on the access...

Page 135: ...to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting decr...

Page 136: ...ds to display the passenger s set temperature If the driver s and passenger s temperature settings are the same when AUTO is pressed the temperature setting and both arrows will be displayed for five...

Page 137: ...ld air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this del...

Page 138: ...he light on the recirculation button will glow This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather Press this button ag...

Page 139: ...ill turn off but the A C compressor will still run to help prevent fogging On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool...

Page 140: ...n or off the rear window defogger and heated mirrors if equipped An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger and heated mirrors if equipped are activate...

Page 141: ...ts and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few page...

Page 142: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econom...

Page 143: ...ll be displayed for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned on See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 44 for more information Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehic...

Page 144: ...which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensors the...

Page 145: ...a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so...

Page 146: ...senger s seat if the airbag is turned on If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s f...

Page 147: ...ng with this light displayed could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with this light displayed it helps to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and the air conditioner V...

Page 148: ...cle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake The light will flash if the parking brake does...

Page 149: ...anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn...

Page 150: ...rature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark If the gage reaches the 260 F 125 C mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity See Engine Overheating on page 5 25 T...

Page 151: ...on continues to operate above 265 F 130 C contact your nearest dealer or the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Notice If you drive your vehicle with the transmi...

Page 152: ...y repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with othe...

Page 153: ...still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the fol...

Page 154: ...ions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspectio...

Page 155: ...y low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 47 and Engine Oil on page 5 12 CAUTION Do not keep driving if...

Page 156: ...go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Lo...

Page 157: ...em with the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have in...

Page 158: ...the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal settings on your vehicle r Select Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your customization settings Pressing any of the four DI...

Page 159: ...ng the reset stem on the cluster If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button for four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP...

Page 160: ...ion button until AVG ECON appears on the display This mode shows how many miles per gallon MPG or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving condition...

Page 161: ...ess any of the four DIC buttons on the steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display S...

Page 162: ...ttons or the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display BUCKLE SEATBELT If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system this message reminds you to buckle...

Page 163: ...3 and Voltmeter Gage on page 3 33 for more information CHECK OIL LEVEL If the oil level in the vehicle is low this message will appear on the DIC Check the oil level and correct it as necessary You ma...

Page 164: ...odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If...

Page 165: ...edge the message and clear it from the DIC display OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message See Engine Oil Life System...

Page 166: ...to see if the message still appears on the DIC Pressing any of the four DIC buttons or the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE 4WD Four Whee...

Page 167: ...o a crash Have the brake system serviced as soon as possible If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes this message will be displayed on the DIC when there is a problem with the Supplemental Brak...

Page 168: ...ystem can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly ins...

Page 169: ...off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal If the vehicle has the Tow Haul mode use this feature if the transmission is operating at higher temperatures and or the following situ...

Page 170: ...en changed from their default state since then To change feature preferences make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK P Press the customization button to scroll through the available cu...

Page 171: ...When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door i...

Page 172: ...ton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your preference...

Page 173: ...e one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PE...

Page 174: ...OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R CURB VIEW PASSENGER The passenger s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted in...

Page 175: ...at the same time The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in their particular language English will be in English Francais will be in French and Espanol will be in Spanish When you see the l...

Page 176: ...setting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel control...

Page 177: ...und equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehic...

Page 178: ...t the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the stat...

Page 179: ...he display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM i...

Page 180: ...sounds the same at the set volume level This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well you hear the music being played through your vehicle s...

Page 181: ...o a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong...

Page 182: ...AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to enhance the audio performance for different passengers in the vehicle The setting last chosen will appear on the display when you first press AUTO E...

Page 183: ...O knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PT...

Page 184: ...he display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not swi...

Page 185: ...n symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is receiv...

Page 186: ...en area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disapp...

Page 187: ...ve The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicl...

Page 188: ...or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each select...

Page 189: ...continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds...

Page 190: ...to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of the Cassette Tape Player on page 3 99 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error o...

Page 191: ...scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 100 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not a...

Page 192: ...to the start of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arr...

Page 193: ...ccurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Navigation R...

Page 194: ...adphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does no...

Page 195: ...ies do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are in...

Page 196: ...inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always tran...

Page 197: ...ater in this section for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only c...

Page 198: ...n every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Me...

Page 199: ...d or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject but...

Page 200: ...yed The format and content of this function will vary for each disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not wo...

Page 201: ...evious menu This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active Camera Angle Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The for...

Page 202: ...e ignition might not be in on or accessory The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash Disc will not play The system might be off The parental control bu...

Page 203: ...cator light will flash Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one...

Page 204: ...The RSE is working correctly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc F...

Page 205: ...r Seat Audio RSA This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources radio cassette tapes CDs or DVDs However the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front...

Page 206: ...M1 FM2 or AM press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a cassett...

Page 207: ...his button to select the next CD if multiple CDs are loaded This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD CD Changer The CD changer plays up to six standard size CDs con...

Page 208: ...l all CDs are loaded into all of the desired positions If you do not wish to load all of the positions cancel loading by pressing and releasing the load button or wait 25 seconds for the changer to ti...

Page 209: ...e display 6 RDM Random Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in random rather than sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the display Press and hold thi...

Page 210: ...playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it dow...

Page 211: ...in the selected band When a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if mu...

Page 212: ...can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound but FM signa...

Page 213: ...nd quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing...

Page 214: ...Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the su...

Page 215: ...g items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure the XM Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust...

Page 216: ...NOTES 3 102...

Page 217: ...and on Wet Roads 4 28 City Driving 4 31 Freeway Driving 4 32 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 33 Highway Hypnosis 4 34 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 34 Winter Driving 4 36 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand...

Page 218: ...pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common A...

Page 219: ...tes nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medi...

Page 220: ...drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means...

Page 221: ...answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collis...

Page 222: ...e pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be les...

Page 223: ...to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle...

Page 224: ...out to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The compute...

Page 225: ...switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops...

Page 226: ...h the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s pe...

Page 227: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you...

Page 228: ...is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too clos...

Page 229: ...a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the ti...

Page 230: ...k Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Off Road Driving If your vehicle has 20 inch tire wheel assemblies you should not drive off road unless you are on a level solid surface See Tires...

Page 231: ...ortant things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is se...

Page 232: ...aust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get acc...

Page 233: ...errain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sa...

Page 234: ...n be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by...

Page 235: ...or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path such as...

Page 236: ...even during the day They make you more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even an...

Page 237: ...rake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it is steep enough to cause you to roll...

Page 238: ...you could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive...

Page 239: ...ays it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the...

Page 240: ...d the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill l...

Page 241: ...pt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accel...

Page 242: ...through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 28 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underb...

Page 243: ...may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your e...

Page 244: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to s...

Page 245: ...vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can hap...

Page 246: ...drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking...

Page 247: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 248: ...e a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the...

Page 249: ...y Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before sta...

Page 250: ...irst be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check you...

Page 251: ...AL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none go...

Page 252: ...ng in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or wind...

Page 253: ...the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and...

Page 254: ...mes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually...

Page 255: ...u and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And chec...

Page 256: ...r so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast...

Page 257: ...u out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 49 Recovery Hooks CAUTION These hooks when used...

Page 258: ...or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and cra...

Page 259: ...ngers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loa...

Page 260: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight...

Page 261: ...sitions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the r...

Page 262: ...ed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not l...

Page 263: ...al See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 4 14 Two Tiered Loading By positioning four 2 x 6 wooden planks across the width of the pickup box you can create an upp...

Page 264: ...vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry a slide in type camper Notice Adding a slide in camper or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it and the repairs would not be covered by yo...

Page 265: ...els on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground Towing a Trailer...

Page 266: ...ere you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Don t tow a trailer a...

Page 267: ...ter will turn off The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow Haul every time it is started Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percen...

Page 268: ...ed from the maximum trailer weight Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K 1500...

Page 269: ...rry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loadi...

Page 270: ...than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It...

Page 271: ...lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without...

Page 272: ...mit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need t...

Page 273: ...st enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2 000 lbs 900 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and t...

Page 274: ...requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the t...

Page 275: ...turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make...

Page 276: ...gh altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in...

Page 277: ...ler operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find t...

Page 278: ...lamps to boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery Electric Brake Control Jumper CAUTION Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness the one intended for use on your v...

Page 279: ...mendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or GAWR If you are using a weight distributi...

Page 280: ...NOTES 4 64...

Page 281: ...oolant 5 22 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 25 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 28 Engine Fan Noise 5 33 Power Steering Fluid 5 33 Windshield...

Page 282: ...5 93 Wood Panels 5 94 Care of Safety Belts 5 94 Weatherstrips 5 94 Washing Your Vehicle 5 94 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 95 Finish Care 5 95 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 96 Aluminum or Chrome Pl...

Page 283: ...l and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle...

Page 284: ...with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 16 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to t...

Page 285: ...ined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain a...

Page 286: ...ay be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check...

Page 287: ...ake sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction...

Page 288: ...fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Un...

Page 289: ...ide the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille 3 Lift the hood Before clo...

Page 290: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC 6000 V8 engine here is what you will see 5 10...

Page 291: ...5 12 F Automatic Transmission Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 19 G Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 28 H Remote Negative Terminal GND...

Page 292: ...ery time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview o...

Page 293: ...Capacities and Specifications on page 5 110 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the...

Page 294: ...ements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the...

Page 295: ...nge will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been dimin...

Page 296: ...back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil conta...

Page 297: ...replaced On vehicles with a restriction indicator you should inspect the air filter restriction indicator at every oil change and replace the engine air cleaner filter when the indicator tells you to...

Page 298: ...Air Filter Restriction Indicator To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle using the steps following When you have the engine air cleaner filter removed...

Page 299: ...e you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with i...

Page 300: ...3 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gag...

Page 301: ...h a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the...

Page 302: ...fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use...

Page 303: ...ean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you do not need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cool...

Page 304: ...e information Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 10 for more information on l...

Page 305: ...the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed...

Page 306: ...when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated...

Page 307: ...he highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive norm...

Page 308: ...an emergency Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine...

Page 309: ...amount of coolant may be lost due to overheating The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses r...

Page 310: ...g sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle How to Add Coolant to...

Page 311: ...er water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine pa...

Page 312: ...feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mi...

Page 313: ...start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving...

Page 314: ...d Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield...

Page 315: ...ich could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylind...

Page 316: ...You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance S...

Page 317: ...ell or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 318: ...rake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong wi...

Page 319: ...omeone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original bat...

Page 320: ...nds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do...

Page 321: ...CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can...

Page 322: ...ther parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle...

Page 323: ...s service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect...

Page 324: ...es There are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenanc...

Page 325: ...level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been dr...

Page 326: ...should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3...

Page 327: ...can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb do the following 1 Open th...

Page 328: ...electrical connector 8 Reinstall the headlamp assembly 9 Reinstall and tighten the two pins Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A Sidemarker Lamp B Retainer Clip C Front Turn Signal...

Page 329: ...the turn signal assembly 6 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 7 Install a new bulb into the bulb socket 8 Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it lock...

Page 330: ...off the lamp assembly A Cargo Lamp B Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 2 Remove the back plate from the assembly by pressing the release tabs 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight out...

Page 331: ...t counterclockwise 5 Reinstall the back plate into the lamp assembly 6 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To replace a taillamp bulb d...

Page 332: ...n Signal Taillamp and Stoplamps 3157 Cargo Lamps and Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 912 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4114K Headlamps High Beam 9005 Low Beam 9005 or 9005 LL Long Life For replacement...

Page 333: ...ollowing 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm...

Page 334: ...tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pre...

Page 335: ...ance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN...

Page 336: ...61 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 42 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation...

Page 337: ...meters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light...

Page 338: ...d the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pre...

Page 339: ...aximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb...

Page 340: ...show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 64 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that p...

Page 341: ...ding Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the driver s door lock post striker This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and their recommended cold...

Page 342: ...he tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent le...

Page 343: ...n that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 110 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make whe...

Page 344: ...es for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you ne...

Page 345: ...this spare was developed for use on your vehicle it will not affect vehicle handling CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of dr...

Page 346: ...d Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...

Page 347: ...s tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the hi...

Page 348: ...conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If...

Page 349: ...can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use ano...

Page 350: ...elerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible...

Page 351: ...gine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of...

Page 352: ...the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools 2 Release the jack D from its holder by turning the knob E on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head sli...

Page 353: ...ool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock if your v...

Page 354: ...l wrench H counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to th...

Page 355: ...7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you wil...

Page 356: ...chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nut...

Page 357: ...CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack...

Page 358: ...e sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle position the jack on the fram...

Page 359: ...4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Rear Position 5 79...

Page 360: ...later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 5 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts mi...

Page 361: ...Front Position Rear Position 5 81...

Page 362: ...e Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specificat...

Page 363: ...re beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions lis...

Page 364: ...urn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the j...

Page 365: ...cable CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of...

Page 366: ...he flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 75 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment...

Page 367: ...ist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem po...

Page 368: ...g 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tir...

Page 369: ...em in the retaining bracket C 2 Tighten down the wing nut C 3 Assemble the wheel blocks B and jack G together with the wing nut A and retaining hook H 4 Position the jack G in the mounting bracket F P...

Page 370: ...ed it again Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it is all right to...

Page 371: ...y be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product...

Page 372: ...with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each tim...

Page 373: ...ather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soa...

Page 374: ...nt finish on the vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water...

Page 375: ...eign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they rema...

Page 376: ...inum or Chrome Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water Aft...

Page 377: ...t uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these...

Page 378: ...osion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loos...

Page 379: ...wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface c...

Page 380: ...and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and repla...

Page 381: ...ed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the c...

Page 382: ...and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it is of the correct amperage Fuses...

Page 383: ...Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp LT TRLR ST TRN Left Turn Signal Stop Trailer LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Fuses Usage VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle...

Page 384: ...Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection Device Usage HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headlin...

Page 385: ...iver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Eng...

Page 386: ...5 106...

Page 387: ...Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Fuses Usage STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Anti lock Brakes VSES ECAS...

Page 388: ...Lamps Relay SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition HI HDLP LT High Beam Headlamp Left Fuses Usage LH HID Not Used DRL Daytime Running Lamps RVC Regulated Voltage Control IPC...

Page 389: ...All Wheel Drive Module SBA Supplemental Brake Assist Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Block The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side o...

Page 390: ...2 quarts 15 3 L Electric Engine Cooling Fan 16 6 quarts 15 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Fuel Tank 26 0 gallons 98 4 L Transfer Case Fluid 2 2 qt 2 1 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y...

Page 391: ...Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids...

Page 392: ...vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our enviro...

Page 393: ...g maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equ...

Page 394: ...GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 0...

Page 395: ...lation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 10 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and wind...

Page 396: ...150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Eng...

Page 397: ...the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended...

Page 398: ...see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them re...

Page 399: ...on control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are...

Page 400: ...necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the ve...

Page 401: ...y if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effo...

Page 402: ...e set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the ve...

Page 403: ...Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Cana...

Page 404: ...s of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Do...

Page 405: ...cification can be obtained from your GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1038768 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Windshield Wiper Bl...

Page 406: ...ces performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should...

Page 407: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 408: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 409: ...de Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Un...

Page 410: ...da contact GM of Canada Customer Communication by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention P...

Page 411: ...VA 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves t...

Page 412: ...ail GMC refer to the addresses below United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 www GMC com 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone dev...

Page 413: ...gram available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift...

Page 414: ...hin 10 miles 16 km Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Fl...

Page 415: ...reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roads...

Page 416: ...ansportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available for up to a maximum of five days In addition sho...

Page 417: ...the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to res...

Page 418: ...ot access information about a crash event or share it with others other than with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official...

Page 419: ...y also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A...

Page 420: ...ce coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If your vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that as...

Page 421: ...ment headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no...

Page 422: ...s long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash...

Page 423: ...call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or wri...

Page 424: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Page 425: ...ll Wheel Drive AWD System 4 9 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 101 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 101 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 Appearance Care Aluminum...

Page 426: ...k Brake System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 9 Parking 2 23 System Warning Light 3 34 Brakes 5 35 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 15 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Center High Mounted Sto...

Page 427: ...el Adjustment 3 101 Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 96 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 95 Fabric Carpet 5 92 Cleaning cont Finish Care 5 95 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Instr...

Page 428: ...Running Lamps 3 15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Locking 2 8 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 18 Dome Lamps 3 18 Door Delayed Locking 2 8 Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Programmab...

Page 429: ...ne Compartment Overview 5 10 Exhaust 2 26 Fan Noise 5 33 Oil 5 12 Oil Life System 5 15 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Overheating 5 25 Starting 2 17 Entry Lighting 3 18 Event Data Recorders...

Page 430: ...er 3 29 Tachometer 3 29 Transmission Temperature 3 36 Voltmeter Gage 3 33 Garage Door Opener 2 36 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 Glove Box 2 40 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 5 H Hazard W...

Page 431: ...ntry System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 55 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 19 Cargo 3 19 Dome 3 18 Dome Lamp Override 3 18 Fog 3 17 Front Reading 3 18 Puddle 3 16 LATCH System Child Re...

Page 432: ...s 6 15 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Maintenance Schedule cont Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Lig...

Page 433: ...3 Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 31 Power Mirrors 2 31 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Park P Shifting Into 2 24 Shifting Out of 2 25 Park...

Page 434: ...ts 1 22 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 28 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Recovery Hooks 4 41 Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Page 435: ...tenance 6 4 Seats Head Restraints 1 6 Heated Seats 1 3 Memory 2 44 Seats cont Power Lumbar 1 3 Power Seats 1 2 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Secondary Latch System 5 83 Securing a Ch...

Page 436: ...1 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 96 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 13 Content Theft Deterrent 2 13 Passlock 2 15 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Tires 5 54 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 5 96 Buying New Tires 5 64 Chai...

Page 437: ...nal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Understanding Radio Reception 3 98 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 66 Universal Home Remote System 2 36 Operation 2 37 V Vehicle Control 4 6 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 4...

Page 438: ...he Restraint 1 36 Windows 2 10 Power 2 11 Sliding Rear 2 12 Windshield Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 34 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 96 Wiper Fuses 5 101 Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving...

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