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Saab 2008 9-7x, Owner'S Manual

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

Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving .................................................4-2
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3
Braking .........................................................4-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5
Limited-Slip Rear Axle .....................................4-5
StabiliTrak

®

System ........................................4-5

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System .......................4-10
Steering ......................................................4-10
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-12
Passing .......................................................4-12
Loss of Control .............................................4-12
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-13
Driving at Night ............................................4-14

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-14
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-15
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-16
Winter Driving ..............................................4-17
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,

Ice, or Snow .............................................4-21

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-22
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-22

Towing ..........................................................4-28

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-28
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-28
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension

System ....................................................4-28

Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-30

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Summary of Contents for 2008 9-7x

Page 1: ...enter DIC 3 45 Audio System s 3 60 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 28 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Replacement 5 57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 101 ...

Page 2: ...have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 www helminc com Proprié...

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

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

Page 5: ...nchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Airbag System 1 52 Where Are the Airbags 1 55 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 57 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 59 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 59 What Will You S...

Page 6: ...n Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down Use the vertical control to recline the seatback See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 Power Lumbar Your vehicle has power lumbar on the driver s and front passenger s seats The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions To increase or decreas...

Page 7: ...dy temperature The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes To heat only the seatback press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol An indicator light on the button will come on to designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels f...

Page 8: ...Information Center DIC pressing the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will recall the preset driver s memory seat mirrors and adjustable pedals position If programmed to do so through the DIC placing the key in the ignition will recall the driver s memory seat mirrors and adjustable pedals positions See Seat Recall under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 53 for more infor...

Page 9: ...easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK P The seat will move to the stored exit position Or if the easy exit seat feature is activated in the Driver Information Center DIC removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position See Easy Exit Seat under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 53 for more information on activating this feature in the D...

Page 10: ... go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 11: ...t is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...d flip the seat cushion forward Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback and fold the seatback forward The head restraint will automatically fold out of the w...

Page 13: ...ush and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back into...

Page 14: ...s are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 29 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law re...

Page 15: ...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 11 ...

Page 16: ...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 12 ...

Page 17: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 19: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 20: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 17 ...

Page 22: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...oss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 22 ...

Page 27: ...the belt across you more slowly If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 28: ...ty belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close a door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 24 ...

Page 29: ...you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 69 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt awa...

Page 30: ...guide on top 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 and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 26 ...

Page 31: ... Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant 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 possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn pro...

Page 32: ...ill be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgr...

Page 33: ...safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This...

Page 34: ...s Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt cannot properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 30 ...

Page 35: ...d would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 31 ...

Page 36: ...er allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restraint CAUTION Peopl...

Page 37: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 33 ...

Page 38: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 39: ... belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to kee...

Page 40: ...dd On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 36 ...

Page 41: ...oklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within ...

Page 42: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airba...

Page 43: ...or use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properl...

Page 44: ...with lower attachments B Top Tether Anchor A top tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash 1 40 ...

Page 45: ... tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating po...

Page 46: ...osition are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle Do not use the rear tie down brackets near the liftgate for top tethers Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether b...

Page 47: ...le s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or ot...

Page 48: ... damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top teth...

Page 49: ... If your vehicle has a cargo shade route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback Fold down the headres...

Page 50: ...ions Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If your child restraint does not have the LATC...

Page 51: ...the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 47 ...

Page 52: ... 1 39 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the ...

Page 53: ... child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is f...

Page 54: ...You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should lig...

Page 55: ...d feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the ve...

Page 56: ... with your dealer retailer To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driver A frontal airbag for the right front passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the pa...

Page 57: ...signed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle and in the event of a ve...

Page 58: ... or side windows in seating positions with roof rail airbags CAUTION Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To...

Page 59: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 55 ...

Page 60: ...injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering If your vehicle has roof rail airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path ...

Page 61: ...how quickly your vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehic...

Page 62: ... in moderate to severe side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover Roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts or rear impacts Both roof rail airbags wil...

Page 63: ...belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help con...

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

Page 65: ...he service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 14 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 14 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dea...

Page 66: ...d restraint a child riding in a forward facing child seat an older child riding in a booster seat and children who are large enough using safety belts A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if...

Page 67: ...hild restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 49 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still li...

Page 68: ...ze is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat ce...

Page 69: ...have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equi...

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

Page 71: ...are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 If your vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5 79 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions ...

Page 72: ... safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 29 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 104 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

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

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

Page 75: ... Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 PASS Key III 2 17 PASS Key III Operation 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 21 Starting the Engine 2 22 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Active Fuel Management 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 25 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P ...

Page 76: ...6 OnStar System 2 36 Universal Home Remote System 2 40 Universal Home Remote System 2 40 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 2 40 Storage Areas 2 44 Glove Box 2 44 Cupholder s 2 45 Overhead Console 2 45 Center Console Storage 2 45 Luggage Carrier 2 46 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 47 Cargo Cover 2 47 Cargo Tie Downs 2 48 Moonroof 2 48 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 77: ... path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children This vehicle has double sided keys that can be used for the ignition and door lock When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer retailer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number The key code number tells your dealer retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a sa...

Page 78: ...lies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you ...

Page 79: ...within three seconds and the horn may chirp K Unlock Press K to automatically unlock the driver s door The parking lamps may flash and the interior lights will come on Press K again and all remaining doors will unlock You can program different feedback settings through the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 L Panic Alarm Press Lto soun...

Page 80: ...Replacement Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message displays in the DIC See KEY FOB BATTERY LOW under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Remove...

Page 81: ...et 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 you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your ve...

Page 82: ...t door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors See Lockout Protection on page 2 11 You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off If the feature is turned off th...

Page 83: ...ver toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options ...

Page 84: ...twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unloc...

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

Page 86: ...ent panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 31 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the ce...

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

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

Page 89: ...t the switch has been activated Press the lockout switch again to return to normal operation Sun Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side ...

Page 90: ... and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition...

Page 91: ...the headlamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer PASS Key III Your PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept ...

Page 92: ...appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 112 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer retailer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key made It is possible for the PASS Key III deco...

Page 93: ...r deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km D...

Page 94: ...OCK OFF This position locks the ignition and transmission It is a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF and the vehicle has power If the steering wheel is locked move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ACC ACC ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like ...

Page 95: ...or Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you This will lock your ignition and transmission Also always remember to lock the doors The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle ac...

Page 96: ...e engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition...

Page 97: ...le and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals This feature is designed for shorter drivers since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position but can move closer for better pedal reach The vehicle must be in PARK P for this feature to operate The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering column P...

Page 98: ...ngine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area Act...

Page 99: ...u have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P on page 2 29 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P bef...

Page 100: ... restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with ...

Page 101: ...lls It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on To shift to the SECOND 2 position you must first press the large button on the shift handle While the button is pressed move the shifter in the SECOND 2 position You can also use SECOND 2 for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This positi...

Page 102: ...on in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 103: ...F 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could o...

Page 104: ...from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK P with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK P unless the ignition is in ON RUN...

Page 105: ...ther things that can burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you cannot see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the...

Page 106: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 17 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You ...

Page 107: ... lit when the automatic dimming feature is on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The compass can be calibrated by drivin...

Page 108: ...nce your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until the zone number is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone numb...

Page 109: ... a warning that the mirror can go no further To stop this action back the mirror up by moving the control in the opposite direction Fold the mirror in manually before entering a car wash To do this pull the mirror in toward the vehicle Push the mirror back out when finished Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The passenger s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in ...

Page 110: ...ure When you operate the rear window defogger the defogger also warms the heated driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an...

Page 111: ...r Owner s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions Connections Plan For more information press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor Some OnStar services su...

Page 112: ...y pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more...

Page 113: ...coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all times OnStar service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well Your vehicle ...

Page 114: ...desired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below This system provides a way to repla...

Page 115: ...ing the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before you begin If you do not follow these actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press and hold down the two outside buttons at ...

Page 116: ...ned Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on continuously the programming is complete and your garage door should move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released You do not need to continue the programming Steps 6 through 8 and can stop here If the Universal Home Remote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then tu...

Page 117: ...stem call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty progr...

Page 118: ...ice 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section beginning with Step 2 For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the custo...

Page 119: ...tch See the following for more information Reading Lamps on page 3 18 Universal Home Remote System on page 2 40 Moonroof on page 2 48 Center Console Storage Grasp the front lever on the center console while lifting the top to open it The console may contain one or more of the following components Rear Seat Audio Controls See Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 89 for more information Rear Climate Contro...

Page 120: ...me other things on top of your vehicle as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier Crossrails can be purchased from your dealer Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs 91 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails makin...

Page 121: ... to release it from the forward mounting slots To reinstall the rear floor storage lid reverse the previous steps Make sure the lid is secure by applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear it click Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To install the cargo cover do the following 1 Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel located...

Page 122: ...ttached Cargo Tie Downs Cargo tie downs located in the rear of the vehicle are used to secure small loads Moonroof The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding moonroof The ignition must be turned to RUN ACC or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to operate it See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 21 The moonroof switch is located in the overhead console Press and release the back...

Page 123: ...Reading Lamps 3 18 Electric Power Management 3 18 Battery Run Down Protection 3 19 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 19 Climate Controls 3 20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Rear Climate Control System 3 24 Climate Controls Personalization 3 25 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Speedometer and Odometer 3 28 Trip Odometer 3 28 Tachomet...

Page 124: ...t 3 44 Driver Information Center DIC 3 45 DIC Operation and Displays 3 45 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 53 Audio System s 3 60 Setting the Clock 3 60 Radio s 3 61 Using an MP3 3 71 XM Radio Messages 3 74 Navigation Radio System 3 76 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 77 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 89 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 91 Radio Rec...

Page 125: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 126: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 127: ...3 6 or Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 H Rear Window Washer Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 I Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 17 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 K Dome Lamp Override Button See Dome Lamp Override on page 3 18 L Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 60 M Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Con...

Page 128: ...off The hazard warning flashers work even if the key is not in the ignition switch Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is on the outboard side of the steering column under the turn signal lever Do ...

Page 129: ...n signal has two upward and two downward positions To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever returns automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until your lane change is completed The lever re...

Page 130: ...strument panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull th...

Page 131: ...er the delay The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work 6 Low Speed Put the lever in this position for slow steady wiping cycles 1 High Speed Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO Be sure to ...

Page 132: ...wise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision This control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol loca...

Page 133: ...e is turned on The headlamps washers then activate automatically for one cycle after every four front windshield washes The headlamps must be on to be washed If the headlamps are off only the front windshield will be washed See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 for more information Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control The controls are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction leve...

Page 134: ...st changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise...

Page 135: ...elease the button and the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you reach the desired speed and then release the switch To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume accelerate Each t...

Page 136: ...ds cruise control will turn off The cruise control will turn off automatically if the traction control system or StabiliTrak system activate if your vehicle has either feature Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal multifunction lever See...

Page 137: ...n be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL will activate when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamps knob is in automatic headlamp mode The light sensor detects daytime light The ...

Page 138: ... and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on a...

Page 139: ...ll turn off They will turn back on again when you switch back to low beam headlamps When the Fog Lamps are turned on or off a message will appear on the Driver Information Center See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim ...

Page 140: ...Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lamps come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override is on Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition If the dome override is off these lights will stay on for a short period of time and then will go out Reading Lamps Press the indented part of the...

Page 141: ...e driver If so a Driver Information Center DIC message might be displayed such as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery Charging System If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy and vanity lamps if they are left on fo...

Page 142: ...ent Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle When your vehicle is first sta...

Page 143: ...rows will appear on the display The passenger s side temperature setting also resets and relinks to the driver s side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours Outside Air Temperature Display A new outside temperature reading will be displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours If the vehicle has been off for less than three hours the old temperat...

Page 144: ...e display The display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode and the driver s temperature setting for five seconds H Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window ...

Page 145: ...he compressor will then turn the A C off until it is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and humid days at a temperature above freezing press the air conditioning button to run the A C compressor Also it is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode except when maximum air conditioning performance is needed or for short times to avoid exteri...

Page 146: ...r instrument panel to direct the airflow Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather select maximum blower speed for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and ...

Page 147: ...tion Center DIC You can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identifie...

Page 148: ... are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check...

Page 149: ...designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 27 ...

Page 150: ...ew odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 The...

Page 151: ...the chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel w...

Page 152: ...u start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or oth...

Page 153: ...mbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be...

Page 154: ...assenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 61 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer retailer for service CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster e...

Page 155: ...ive belt or that there is an electrical problem Have it checked right away If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all the accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is on this gage shows the battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the ...

Page 156: ...ke The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means your vehicle has a brake problem A chime may also sound when the light comes on Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts work...

Page 157: ...roblem If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off if the light comes on when you are driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light still stays on or comes on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on your vehicle still has brakes but not a...

Page 158: ...m is actively controlling the stability and or traction of the vehicle this light will blink This is normal This light will come on if any portion of the system has been manually turned off or a problem is detected in the system If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center a message will appear also see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 5 for m...

Page 159: ... significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC may accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 5 60 for more information When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there ...

Page 160: ...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 other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warr...

Page 161: ...ed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed ...

Page 162: ...he vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness ...

Page 163: ...Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 16 Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC this light w...

Page 164: ...light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 for more information Service All ...

Page 165: ...ur dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on the liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut Clos...

Page 166: ...k a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank S...

Page 167: ...l settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 53 for more information r Select Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your customization settings Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from the DIC display DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the info...

Page 168: ...gallon MPG kilometers per liter km L or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each...

Page 169: ...how the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B Tire Pressures Press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the select button to scroll through the following information LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front driver s side tire RF TIRE shows ...

Page 170: ...m from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and so...

Page 171: ...e if the message still appears on the DIC ENGINE COOLANT HOT ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 5 30 for more informatio...

Page 172: ...the battery in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice...

Page 173: ...f there is a problem with the airbag system Have your dealer retailer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 30 and Airbag System on page 1 52 for more information SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays if a problem occurs with the brake system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message o...

Page 174: ...nation of engine speed management brake traction control and stability control displays this message STABILITRAK NOT READY This message may display if driving conditions delay StabiliTrak system initialization This is normal Once the system initializes this message will no longer be displayed on the DIC STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five ...

Page 175: ...dified and the driven wheels can spin more freely For more details on this mode see StabiliTrak System on page 4 5 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features ...

Page 176: ...re information Unlock Doors Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK appears in the display To select your preference for automatic unlocking press the select button while UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following settings UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK ...

Page 177: ... press the customization button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter press the select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS is displayed on the DIC Pressing th...

Page 178: ...for 3 minutes HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The headlamps will not turn on To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the customization button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is disp...

Page 179: ... the display To select your preference for recall of the driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals if your vehicle has this feature press the select button while SEAT RECALL OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following settings SEAT RECALL OFF default The driver s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will only be recalled when the memory...

Page 180: ...ion button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 35 for more information Alarm Warning Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for alarm warning press the select button while ALARM WARNING BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the followin...

Page 181: ...rancais will be in French and Espanol will be in Spanish When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds as long as you are in the odometer mode Units Press the customization button until UNITS U S EN...

Page 182: ...tions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer retailer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If...

Page 183: ...Radio s Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with CD MP3 Radio with Six Disc CD Player 3 61 ...

Page 184: ... channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the DISP button until the desired option displays then hold this knob for two seconds One beep sounds and the selected display becomes the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set ...

Page 185: ...s If the current station has a message the information symbol displays Press this button to see the message The message can display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the information button A new group of words display after every press of this button...

Page 186: ...rn this knob to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle position while in bass or treble push and hold the tone knob One beep sounds To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the tone knob when no tone or speaker control d...

Page 187: ...position push and hold the tone knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds Finding a Category CAT Station XM Satellite Radio Service Only To select and find a desired category perform the following 1 Press the CAT button to activate category select mode The current category displays 2 Turn the tune knob to select a category 3 Press either SEEK arrow o...

Page 188: ...rst press the eject button or the DISP display knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When the CD is inserted READING and the CD symbol displays As each new track starts to play the track number also displays The CD player can p...

Page 189: ...display To play a specific CD first press the CD button then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar appears under the CD number that is playing and the track number appears on the display If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section Z Eject Press this button to eject CD s To eject the CD that is currently playing press and release this butt...

Page 190: ...tral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Care of Your CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pe...

Page 191: ...n RANDOM ONE displays Press this button again to turn off random play To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order press and hold this button for more than two seconds A beep sounds and RANDOM ALL displays Press this button again to turn off random play tSEEK u Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the st...

Page 192: ... Disc Your vehicle s radio system may have the MP3 feature If it has this feature it is capable of playing an MP3 CD R disc For more information on how to play an MP3 CD R disc see Using an MP3 on page 3 71 later in this section CD Messages CHECK CD If this message displays and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the C...

Page 193: ... on the disc minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 ...

Page 194: ...r playing the last track from the last folder play begins again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode was chosen as the default display See DISP later in this section for more information The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that is display...

Page 195: ...system moves on to the next folder or playlist and plays all of the tracks in random order To play all the tracks on the CD in random order press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds A beep sounds and CD RDM displays This feature does not work with playlists When in random pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow takes the CD to the next or previous randomized track Press and release this push...

Page 196: ...e artist name and album contained in the tag INFO disappears from the display when the information in the ID3 tag has finished BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening B CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press ...

Page 197: ...ted category The system is working properly XM Lock The XM receiver in your vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This ...

Page 198: ...r the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID...

Page 199: ...em 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 not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement following for more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The transmitters are located below t...

Page 200: ...nnector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player m...

Page 201: ...for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system can be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on See Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 89 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen push ...

Page 202: ...audio CDs CD R CD RW Video CD and Photo CD CD R media are fully supported by this DVD player DVD R and DVD RW media is supported if formatted as DVD Video DVD R and DVD RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player The DVD player does not support DVD RAM DVD ROM and DVD Audio media An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player When using...

Page 203: ...fferent on 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 Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increas...

Page 204: ...ct a DVD or CD Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs will not al...

Page 205: ...ved the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from...

Page 206: ...ayed 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 work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press this button to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press this button to stop playing re...

Page 207: ...revious 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 format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitle Press this button to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this func...

Page 208: ...sc is upside down or is not compatible Problem Recommended Action The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the display menu The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc In...

Page 209: ...ove the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle I lost the rem...

Page 210: ...ompatible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player DVD Distortion There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax ...

Page 211: ...nd will not be lost but the RSA will lose control of that source Rear seat passengers always have control of the volume for each set of headphones The RSA will run when the radio is off if the ignition key is positioned in the power mode see XXX in this manual P Power Press this button to turn the RSA on or off The rear speakers are muted when the power is turned on u Volume The left hand knob con...

Page 212: ... continue to go through all available preset stations This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold the SEEK button for two seconds to go you to the...

Page 213: ...n on the sound NXT Next Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded SRC Source Press plus or the minus button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or ...

Page 214: ...erfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly be...

Page 215: ... Loss of Control 4 12 Off Road Driving 4 13 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 15 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Winter Driving 4 17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 21 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 22 Loading Your Vehicle 4 22 Towing 4 28 Towing Your Vehicle 4 28 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 ...

Page 216: ...action can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or r...

Page 217: ...e The following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide Meaning you can lose control of your vehicle Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3...

Page 218: ...n If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ...

Page 219: ... leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work for you You might feel the brakes vibrate or notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With ABS you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Limited Slip...

Page 220: ...8 When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively controlling the stability of the vehicle the StabiliTrak light will blink for the duration of the event You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal The StabiliTrak disable button is located on the transmission shift handle The StabiliTrak system has three modes of operation STABILITRAK ON TRACTION CONTROL OFF and STABILITRAK OFF...

Page 221: ...e driver that damage may occur to the transfer case StabiliTrak Off In this mode both stability control and part of the traction control system are disabled Your vehicle will still have brake traction control but will not be able to use the engine speed management system You may still hear system noises as a result of the brake traction control coming on If the controller detects excessive wheel s...

Page 222: ...tabiliTrak Service Light Off None Off Off StabiliTrak On mode System is fully enabled but is not actively controlling vehicle stability Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction Control Off Mode Solid StabiliTrak Off Solid Off StabiliTrak Off Mode StabiliTrak indicator light will flash when system first enters this mode Blinking StabiliTrak Active Blinking Off StabiliTrak system activates usin...

Page 223: ... message are displayed StabiliTrak may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will blink and the cruise...

Page 224: ... its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor y...

Page 225: ...t sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 3 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requir...

Page 226: ...ing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibi...

Page 227: ...tion is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reduci...

Page 228: ...fferences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water CAUTION Wet b...

Page 229: ...g distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 60 Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir fu...

Page 230: ...nd Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Going down steep or long hills shift to a lower gear CAUTION If you do not shift down the brakes could get so hot that they...

Page 231: ...car accident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag so...

Page 232: ...nd need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it can offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice...

Page 233: ...ace of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for s...

Page 234: ...ou and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 20 ...

Page 235: ... vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 22 If your vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to your vehicle s traction system in the Index If the stuck ...

Page 236: ...t your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 28 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show...

Page 237: ...or more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 60 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1...

Page 238: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 239: ...pacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Page 240: ... the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out...

Page 241: ...pairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things...

Page 242: ...signed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels 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 Electronically Controlled...

Page 243: ...he air suspension system and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded When the overload protection mode is on it will not allow damage to the air compressor However do not overload the vehicle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 If the suspension remains at a low height the rear axle load has exceeded GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating When the overload protection mode is activ...

Page 244: ...s that would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer retailer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself T...

Page 245: ...ansmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue And the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For e...

Page 246: ...r Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If you have a lot of ...

Page 247: ... hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Trailering may be limited by the vehicle s ability to carry tongue weight To...

Page 248: ...3 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg But let s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well You may add 300 lbs 136 kg to the front axle weight and 400 lbs 181 kg to the rear a...

Page 249: ...e Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 for more information Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks goi...

Page 250: ...structions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Since your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak your trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO...

Page 251: ...ets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pass...

Page 252: ...you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the tra...

Page 253: ...ase the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need servi...

Page 254: ...ark Blue Electric Brakes Red Battery Feed The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the headlamps to boost the ...

Page 255: ...sion Fluid 5 25 Engine Coolant 5 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 30 Engine Overheating 5 30 Cooling System 5 32 Engine Fan Noise 5 37 Power Steering Fluid 5 38 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 39 Brakes 5 40 Battery 5 43 Jump Starting 5 44 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Headlamps 5 53 ...

Page 256: ... 103 Leather 5 103 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 104 Care of Safety Belts 5 104 Weatherstrips 5 104 Washing Your Vehicle 5 105 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 105 Finish Care 5 106 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 106 Aluminum Wheels 5 107 Tires 5 107 Sheet Metal Damage 5 108 Finish Damage 5 108 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Vehicle Care Ap...

Page 257: ...ab accessories you will know that Saab trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine Saab accessories Also see Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 66 California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har...

Page 258: ...s manual can Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 66 You should keep a record 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 the outside of your vehicle ...

Page 259: ...T We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 6 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle...

Page 260: ...were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen...

Page 261: ...if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fu...

Page 262: ...o not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 105 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installe...

Page 263: ... 38 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s ...

Page 264: ...oolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release 1 To open the hood first pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver s side 5 10 ...

Page 265: ...ary hood latch up and to the right to release it then lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary 5 11 ...

Page 266: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 267: ... See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 30 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 44 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir S...

Page 268: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 269: ...ck See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 30 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 44 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 38 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Bra...

Page 270: ...When you open the hood on the 6 0L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 271: ... See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 F Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 25 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 30 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 44 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 38 J Brake Master Cylinder R...

Page 272: ...an it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the V8 engine add at least one quart liter of the recommended oil This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity s...

Page 273: ... the dipstick all the way back in when you are through 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine Only Remove the engine cover to access the engine oil fill cap 1 Remove the screw in the center of the cover 2 Remove the cover from the stud on the driver side 3 Pull the cover up and off the bracket 4 Reverse the steps to reinstall Except 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine 5 19 ...

Page 274: ...fied by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure...

Page 275: ...0 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this on the oil container and...

Page 276: ... 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 diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on in the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is pos...

Page 277: ...e comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or ra...

Page 278: ...change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover 2 Remove th...

Page 279: ...aner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at t...

Page 280: ...to 93 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 gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Le...

Page 281: ...and try again until it is fully inserted in the tube 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range reinstall the dipstick back in ...

Page 282: ...en flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have ...

Page 283: ... and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer retailer check your cooling system Notice If you use extra inhibitors and or additives in your vehicle s cooling system you could damage your vehicle Use...

Page 284: ... burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 32 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine ...

Page 285: ... fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for ...

Page 286: ...as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan ...

Page 287: ...ak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may c...

Page 288: ...but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coola...

Page 289: ... for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means t...

Page 290: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 36 ...

Page 291: ...Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages so you may hear an increa...

Page 292: ... compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Cold mark For vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines the level should be at the FULL mark ...

Page 293: ...or reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very co...

Page 294: ...ns that sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spil...

Page 295: ... around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hy...

Page 296: ...tions in Capacities and Specifications on page 5 122 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop the disc brakes adjust for wear R...

Page 297: ... Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 44 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If you drive your vehicle infrequently remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep the battery from running do...

Page 298: ...ther vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your 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 a...

Page 299: ...al on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been...

Page 300: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other 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 ...

Page 301: ... has a remote negative terminal marked GND for this purpose The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket for the 4 2L L6 engine and on the accessory drive bracket for the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the eng...

Page 302: ...Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positi...

Page 303: ...heck Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and ...

Page 304: ...L V8 Engine the proper level is from 0 6 inch to 1 6 inches 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle differential cover Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 For vehicles equipped with the SS package to add lubricant when the level is low use S...

Page 305: ... on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 50 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use T...

Page 306: ...cement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 57 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting CAUTION The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your deale...

Page 307: ...the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 10 2 Lift the two headlamp retaining clips to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle 3 Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to access the electrical connectors 4 Remove the bulb cover for the high beam A and low beam B bulbs 5 53 ...

Page 308: ...ignal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 under Headlamps on page 5 53 to access the front turn signal sidemarker or parking lamp 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 3 Holding the socket pull the old bulb to release it from the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 5 Insert the bulb sock...

Page 309: ...lamp D Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 12 for more information 2 Remove the screws from the taillamp assembly 3 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 55 ...

Page 310: ...e taillamp assembly by lining up the locator pins with the retainers in the body of the vehicle 9 Reinstall the two screws and tighten 10 Close the liftgate License Plate Lamp 1 Remove the two screws holding the license plate lamp lens 2 Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighte...

Page 311: ...ave to have your windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 3 Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshi...

Page 312: ...ed by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the ...

Page 313: ...indshield Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position 2 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Rotate the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push ...

Page 314: ...f you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 CAUTION Continued 5 60 ...

Page 315: ...adjustment for high speed driving Low Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P255 50R20 size tires they are classified as low profile performance tires These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement You may also notice more road noise with low profile performance tires and that they tend to wear faster Notice If your vehicle has low profile tires they are more su...

Page 316: ...es C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured ...

Page 317: ...ion width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the passenger P Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply constr...

Page 318: ...egrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and c...

Page 319: ...ltiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the...

Page 320: ...r a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 79 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 Vehicle Maximum...

Page 321: ...ed to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an examp...

Page 322: ...you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the 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 leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires...

Page 323: ...re and Loading Information label If your vehicle has P255 50R20 size tires installed on the rear axle they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds above 99 mph 160 km h Set the cold inflation pressure for the rear tires only to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 38 psi 262 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end...

Page 324: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Page 325: ...ce Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors mo...

Page 326: ...nflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 For the location of the Tire and Loading Information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 Also see Inflation Tire Pressure...

Page 327: ...cessfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is...

Page 328: ...han five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the headlamp control from off to parking lamps four times within three seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning li...

Page 329: ...Time for New Tires on page 5 76 for more information Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 3 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your ...

Page 330: ...per or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 98 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and ro...

Page 331: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 332: ...heel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s origina...

Page 333: ...ab certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 5 77 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United S...

Page 334: ...is 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 highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 335: ...of these 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 you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel n...

Page 336: ...an 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 another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to...

Page 337: ...te opening To access the inflator push in on the tab to remove the cover You may also have an air inflator kit that is located in the rear floor storage compartment It includes a 22 ft 6 7 m hose with three nozzle adapters To use the accessory inflator do the following 1 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explod...

Page 338: ...ss and release the switch to turn the inflator off Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store it in its proper location Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 28 for more information To reinstall the cover line ...

Page 339: ...and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous wi...

Page 340: ...ed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicl...

Page 341: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 8 for more information To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 5 87 ...

Page 342: ...rom to the storage position under the vehicle while it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 12 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C 3 Insert the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist...

Page 343: ...wer See Secondary Latch System on page 5 94 for more information 5 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening 6 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before dri...

Page 344: ...3 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts by turning the nuts one turn counterclockwise Do not remove them yet 4 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 5 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension s E Wheel Wrench 6 Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire Front P...

Page 345: ...ION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 7 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit...

Page 346: ...e any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Place the spare ...

Page 347: ... 11 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel 12 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 93 ...

Page 348: ...To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 122 for the wheel nut torque specification 14 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a second...

Page 349: ... under spare To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible If it is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four...

Page 350: ...eased and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 9 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 I...

Page 351: ...before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 14 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has b...

Page 352: ...ION Continued CAUTION Continued properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should al...

Page 353: ...is repaired Once the tire is repaired replace the hubcap 3 Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear 4 Pull the retainer D through the wheel 5 Put the socket end of the extension C through the hole just above the rear bumper at a 45 degree angle downward Connect the socket end of the extension to the hoist shaft B 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue tu...

Page 354: ... in the vehicle as shown next A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Knob F Wheel Blocks and Jack 1 Attach the handle A wheel wrench B and extension D in the slots provided 2 Roll up the instruction label C and return to the slot in the tool kit 3 Assemble the wheel blocks F to the jack 4 Turn the knob E on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head 5 Return the rear seat to it...

Page 355: ... replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and di...

Page 356: ...removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your dealer retailer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your dealer retailer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a ...

Page 357: ...tion and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used test a small hidden area for colorfastness first If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning proc...

Page 358: ...an alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may s...

Page 359: ...earance Materials on page 5 109 Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avo...

Page 360: ...er Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed Howeve...

Page 361: ... wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum w...

Page 362: ...rbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every 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 loosened before being flushed Your deal...

Page 363: ...e wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Med...

Page 364: ...ration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 122 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the fol...

Page 365: ...rating Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 66 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windsh...

Page 366: ...elted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can En...

Page 367: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger Side Headlamp High Beam Fuses Usage 3 Passenger Side Headlamp Low Beam 4 Trailer Back Up 4 2L L6 Engine 5 113 ...

Page 368: ...ling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control Fuses Usage 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center DIC 25 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 26 Transmission Control Module TCM Canister 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 1 50 Passenger Side Trailer Turn 51 Driver Side Trailer Turn 52 Hazard Flashers 53 ...

Page 369: ...elays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Windshield Wiper Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump Relays Usage 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedals 55 Air Injection Reactor Solenoid 59 Low Beam Headlamp 60 Ignition 1 61 Powertrain 62 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Misc Usage...

Page 370: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger Side Headlamp High Beam Fuses Usage 3 Passenger Side Headlamp Low Beam 4 Trailer Back Up 5 3L V8 and 6 0L V8 Engine 5 116 ...

Page 371: ...15 Transmission Control Module Canister 16 Ignition B 18 Airbag System 19 Electric Brake Fuses Usage 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Engine Control Module 1 29 Engine Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector Bank A 50 Passenger Side Trailer ...

Page 372: ...A1 66 Regulated Voltage Control J Case Fuses Usage 17 Trailer Turn Signal Stoplamps 32 Trailer 33 Antilock Brake System J Case Fuses Usage 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Driver Side Headlamp 62 Passenger Side Headlamp 65 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Wiper 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 5 118...

Page 373: ...ic Adjustable Pedals 60 Powertrain 63 Low Beam Headlamp 64 Ignition 1 Misc Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear underseat fuse block is located on the driver side of the vehicle under the second row seat Pull the seat cushion forward to access the fuse block 5 119 ...

Page 374: ...3 05 Blank 06 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 09 Rear Wiper 10 Driver Door Module 11 Amplifier 12 Passenger Door Module 13 Blank 14 Driver Side Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 17 Passenger Side Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 5 120 ...

Page 375: ...t Wipers 34 Ignition 3 35 Vehicle Stop 36 Transmission Control Module 37 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Fuses Usage 38 Front Parking Lamps 39 Rear Left Turn Signal 40 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 41 Front Right Turn Signal 42 Radio 43 Trailer Park 44 Rear Right Turn Signal 45 Blank 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Blank 48 Ignition 0 49 Not Used 50 Blank 51 Front Left Turn Signal 52 Brakes 53 T...

Page 376: ...sh Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 2L L6 Engine 9 7 qt 9 2 L 5 3L V8 Engine 11 2 qt 10 6 L 6 0L V8 Engine 11 2 qt 10 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 Engine 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L 6 0L V8 Engine 6 0 qt...

Page 377: ...b ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4 2L L6 S Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 5 3L V8 M Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 H Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 123 ...

Page 378: ... NOTES 5 124 ...

Page 379: ...duled Maintenance 6 3 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 380: ... good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You might drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you might drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You might use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you might dri...

Page 381: ...t should be checked when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition The proper replacement parts fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 When your vehicle is serviced make sure these are used All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you ...

Page 382: ... more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed Maintenance II Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year Scheduled Main...

Page 383: ...orm any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote g 6 5 ...

Page 384: ...nspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote...

Page 385: ...etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Inspect wiper blades for wear cr...

Page 386: ...service i Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer retailer perform this service See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired...

Page 387: ...ant on page 5 28 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 Check to make sure t...

Page 388: ...other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 389: ...pply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake...

Page 390: ...rburst symbol will meet this standard Look for and use only an oil that meets Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Windshield W...

Page 391: ...iplate Lubricant Aerosol meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weat...

Page 392: ... Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2L L6 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 2L L6 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm 15214346 Rear 13 inches 33 cm 15232655 6 14 ...

Page 393: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 2L V6 Engine 5 3L V8 and 6 0L V8 Engines 6 15 ...

Page 394: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 395: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 396: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 397: ...ansportation 7 7 Collision Damage Repair 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to Saab 7 12 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 14 Event Data Recorders 7 14 OnStar 7 15 Navigation System 7 15 Radio Frequency Iden...

Page 398: ...ct the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U S by calling 1 800 955 9007 In Canada contact Saab Customer Assistance Centre by calling 1 800 263 1999 English and French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address and daytime phone numbe...

Page 399: ...nd to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers R...

Page 400: ...5 9007 1 866 612 0380 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 852 9001 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gmcanada com 1 800 263 1999 English and French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Roadside Assistance Program For v...

Page 401: ... mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire in good condition when equipped and properly inflated is covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start A battery jump start will be covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance In the event of a wa...

Page 402: ... covered by warranty are the responsibility of the vehicle owner or driver Saab and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in their sole discretion the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Calling For Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following to the Roadsid...

Page 403: ...ence If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day...

Page 404: ...enses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a...

Page 405: ... vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment Saab part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your Saab New Vehicle Limited Warranty an...

Page 406: ...a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts...

Page 407: ...u have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs Saab recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement colli...

Page 408: ...Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 ...

Page 409: ...wner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus processing fee Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model Saab 9 7x vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551...

Page 410: ...e modules may also retain the owner s personal preferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems perform...

Page 411: ...ation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that Saab collects or receives may also be used for Saab research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions...

Page 412: ... NOTES 7 16 ...

Page 413: ...All Wheel Drive Service Light 3 42 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 92 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 92 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 107 Care of Safety Belts 5 104 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 105 Fabric Carpet 5 103 Finish Care 5 106 Finish Damage 5 108 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other ...

Page 414: ...lamp Aiming 5 52 Headlamps 5 53 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 Bulb Replacement cont License Plate Lamps 5 56 Replacement Bulbs 5 57 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 55 Buying New Tires 5 77 C Calibration 2 33 California Fuel 5 5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 3 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specif...

Page 415: ...7 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Washing Your Vehicle 5 105 Weatherstrips 5 104 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 106 Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization 3 25 Dual Automatic 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Rear 3 24 Clock Setting 3 60 Collision Damage Repair 7 9 Compass 2 33 Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 36 Heater Engine ...

Page 416: ...ter DIC 3 45 DIC Operation and Displays 3 45 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 53 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Driving At Night 4 14 Before a Long Trip 4 15 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Off Road 4 13 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 22 Winter 4 17 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 20 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Sys...

Page 417: ...er Engine Air Cleaner 5 24 Finish Damage 5 108 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 92 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 85 Flat Tire Changing 5 86 Flat Tire Storing 5 98 Fluid 5 25 Power Steering 5 38 Windshield Washer 5 39 Fog Lamp Fog 3 17 Front Axle 5 51 Fuel 5 4 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 5 Check Gas Cap Light 3 44 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 Filling the Tank 5 7 Fuels ...

Page 418: ... 15 Electrical System 5 111 Flash to Pass 3 8 Headlamps cont Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 54 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 15 Washer 3 11 Heated Seats 1 3 Heater 3 20 Highbeam On Light 3 42 High Speed Operation Tires 5 68 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Rel...

Page 419: ...s 3 30 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 35 Brake System Warning 3 34 Charging System 3 33 Check Gages Warning 3 43 Check Gas Cap 3 44 Cruise Control 3 41 Gate Ajar 3 43 Highbeam On 3 42 Low Fuel Warning 3 44 Malfunction Indicator 3 38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 31 Reduced Engine Power 3 42 Safety Belt Reminders 3 29 Security 3 41 Service All Wheel Drive 3 42 StabiliTrak Indicator 3 36 Stab...

Page 420: ...Record 6 16 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Maintenance Schedule cont Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 3 Using 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 38 Manual Using iii Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals 1 3 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearvi...

Page 421: ... 35 Heated Mirrors 2 36 Power Mirror 2 35 Overhead Console 2 45 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 108 Park Brake 2 28 Park P Shifting Into 2 29 Shifting Out of 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 31 Passenger Sensing System 1 61 Passing 4 12 PASS Key III 2 17 PASS Key III Operation 2 18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements Calif...

Page 422: ...1 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 47 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 89 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 77 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 3 10 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 2 33 Reclining Seatbacks Power 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 42 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Ent...

Page 423: ... 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 3 Seats Head Restraints 1 7 Heated Seats 1 3 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 1 3 Power Lumbar 1 2 Power Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Power Seats 1 2 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Secondary Latch System 5 94 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position 1 48 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Security Light 3 41 Service 5...

Page 424: ...2 45 Cupholder s 2 45 Glove Box 2 44 Luggage Carrier 2 46 Overhead Console 2 45 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 47 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 21 Sun Visors 2 15 T Tachometer 3 28 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 55 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 90 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 PASS Key III 2 17 PASS Key III Operation 2 18 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Time Settin...

Page 425: ...e 4 28 Towing a Trailer 4 30 Your Vehicle 4 28 Traction Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 5 StabiliTrak System 4 5 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 25 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 25 Trip Odometer 3 28 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 7 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 79 Universal Home Remote System 2 40 Operation 2 40 Using this Manual iii V Vehicle Control 4 3 Damag...

Page 426: ...e 5 81 Different Size 5 79 Replacement 5 81 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Windows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 106 Replacement 5 57 Windshield cont Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 39 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Wiper Fuses 5 111 Wipers 3 9 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 10 Winter Driving 4 17 X XM Radio Messages 3 74 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 92 Y Your V...

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