Cadillac 2008 Escalade EXT Owner'S Manual Download

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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

.............................................. 1-10

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-12

Child Restraints

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Airbag System

......................................... 1-56

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-72

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

...................................... 2-10

Windows

................................................. 2-24

Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-26

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-30

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-46

Object Detection Systems

.......................... 2-54

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-56

Universal Home Remote System

................ 2-60

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-67

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-87

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-4

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-24

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-29

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-45

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-66

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-42

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-45

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-46

Front Axle

............................................... 5-47

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-48

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-51

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-53

Tires

...................................................... 5-54

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-97

Vehicle Identification

............................... 5-106

Electrical System

.................................... 5-107

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-115

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

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Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-14

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

........... 7-16

Index ................................................................ 1

2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2008 Escalade EXT

Page 1: ... 29 Driver Information Center DIC 3 45 Audio System s 3 66 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 42 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 45 Rear Axle 5 46 Front Axle 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Tires 5 54 Appearance Care 5 97 Vehic...

Page 2: ...r vehicle may not 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 h...

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: ...ystems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 53 Airbag System 1 56 Where Are the Airbags 1 59 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 61 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 63 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inf...

Page 6: ... of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down The power reclining seatback control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 8 Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirror...

Page 7: ...nd hold the top of the control To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 6 for more information Keep in mind that as your seating posi...

Page 8: ...one for low z Heated Seat and Seatback To heat the entire seat press the bottom button with the heated seat and seatback symbol This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seat off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat select...

Page 9: ...indicate that the feature is on Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seatback off Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low z Heated Seat and Seatback To heat the entire seat press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol This symbol will appear ...

Page 10: ...de Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2 52 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 34 for more information Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored A second seating mirror and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressin...

Page 11: ...conds Then try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver s door between buttons 1 and 2 With the vehicle in PARK P the exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button You will hear a single beep The driver s sea...

Page 12: ...ated on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control To recline the seatback tilt the top of the control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown 1 8 ...

Page 13: ... 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 reclined if your vehicle is moving Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page...

Page 14: ...e head rests that can be adjusted up and down but they do not tilt Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60 40 split bench seat that can be folded to give you more cargo space and access to the folding midgate See Midgate on page 2 13 for more information on operation of the folding midgate To fold either side of the seat do the following 1 Push the rear seat head restraints all the wa...

Page 15: ...de the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always be sure to press the rear of the ...

Page 16: ...and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION People riding on the tailgate if equipped can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas ...

Page 17: ...ven buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Page 21: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 35 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 22: ... the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...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 19 ...

Page 24: ...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 20 ...

Page 25: ...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 21 ...

Page 26: ...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 22 ...

Page 27: ...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 23 ...

Page 28: ...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 24 ...

Page 29: ...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 25 ...

Page 30: ...ild 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 65 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1...

Page 31: ... belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt just 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 27 ...

Page 32: ...juster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although you cannot see them they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or r...

Page 33: ...ed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each rear passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 29 ...

Page 34: ...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 30 ...

Page 35: ...fety 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 properly it is m...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ... a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child In a crash the child 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...

Page 39: ...AUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never 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 pro...

Page 40: ...es not weigh much until a crash During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 36 ...

Page 41: ...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 37 ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ...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 40 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 44 ...

Page 49: ... the 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 Seatin...

Page 50: ...rear seatback s to access the anchors See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 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 be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restr...

Page 51: ... that a LATCH type 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 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 co...

Page 52: ...ild restraint LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause 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 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached ...

Page 53: ...g a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest o...

Page 54: ...the lower anchors 3 Tighten the top tether 4 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower A...

Page 55: ...estraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 43 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint...

Page 56: ...lder 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 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 ...

Page 57: ...ould be very close to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rea...

Page 58: ...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 light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 33 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run...

Page 59: ...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 60: ... If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer retailer To remove the child restraint unbuckle the 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 ...

Page 61: ...s inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags 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 ...

Page 62: ... 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 63: ...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 59 ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...d 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 does not deform If the vehicle ...

Page 66: ...evere side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts Both roof rail airbags will deploy when either side o...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 17 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position ...

Page 70: ...ough 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 the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to...

Page 71: ...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 53 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still li...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 32 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 74: ...obably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or...

Page 75: ...em on page 1 65 If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the 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 72 for add...

Page 76: ... safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 31 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 100 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 32 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

Page 77: ...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 78: ... NOTES 1 74 ...

Page 79: ... 2 26 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 26 Content Theft Deterrent 2 26 PASS Key III 2 28 PASS Key III Operation 2 29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 30 New Vehicle Break In 2 30 Ignition Positions 2 31 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 32 Starting the Engine 2 32 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 34 Engine Coolant Heater 2 35 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 36 Tow Haul Mode 2 40 Parking Brake 2...

Page 80: ...Systems 2 54 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 2 54 OnStar System 2 56 Universal Home Remote System 2 60 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 60 Storage Areas 2 67 Glove Box 2 67 Cupholder s 2 67 Instrument Panel Storage 2 67 Center Console Storage 2 67 Luggage Carrier 2 68 Rear Seat Armrest 2 69 Cargo Cover Panels 2 69 All Weather Cargo Area 2 82 Top Box Storage 2 86 Su...

Page 81: ...riously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition door locks tailgate and side storage boxes See your dealer retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you...

Page 82: ...erference 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 may notice a decrease in operating range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Chec...

Page 83: ...owever the operating range may be less while the vehicle is running As a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to start it There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has this feature press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using...

Page 84: ...rned on If enabled through the DIC the turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 57 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lights will turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside See APPROACH LIGHTING under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 57 Pressing on the RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft deterrent system See C...

Page 85: ...tch RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 for additional information 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 transmit...

Page 86: ...the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel The RKE transmitter with the remote start button provides an increased range of operation However the range may be less while the vehicle is running As a result you ...

Page 87: ...The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start Or you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame and before the engine stops For example if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes 10 minutes are added allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes The ...

Page 88: ... m away See your dealer retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer s remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash i...

Page 89: ...osed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors You can turn the delayed locking feature off or back on again by doing the following 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position 2 Press u...

Page 90: ...ock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock using the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vert...

Page 91: ...eal between the body and the Midgate Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting that brings in outside air CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued This will force outside air into your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 24 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See En...

Page 92: ...If the removable rear glass is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the Midgate storage pocket Do not remove the rear glass when the rear defroster is on If you remove the rear glass with the rear defroster on you may...

Page 93: ...pletely Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear seats you will not be able to access the rear glass storage pocket Be sure to fold the seats before removing the rear glass 2 Squeeze and pull down the latch levers A located near the upper corners of the rear glass to unlatch Once unlatched the glass catch release button C will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling...

Page 94: ...button C and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle s B located at the top of the rear glass 4 With the rear glass tilted toward you lift it out from the lower window frame channel Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass 2 16 ...

Page 95: ...ear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 6 Turn both glass lock knobs D located at both top corners of the storage pocket to the locked position Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily 2 17 ...

Page 96: ...ar glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass do the following 1 Squeeze and pull down the latch levers A located near the upper corners of the rear glass to unlatch 2 Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket to the unlocked position 3 Pull the...

Page 97: ...e lower channel of the window frame Be sure to align the rear glass side to side using the alignment arrows G 5 Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you 2 19 ...

Page 98: ...te can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket To lower the Midgate do the following 1 Fold the rear seats The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 10 for mor...

Page 99: ...utside of the vehicle hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you 3 Lower the Midgate until it is flat Rear Glass in Normal Position 2 21 ...

Page 100: ...l however since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate it will be heavier As you lower the Midgate be ready for the extra weight and do not let the Midgate fall as you lower it Raising the Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to enga...

Page 101: ...le pulling the tailgate toward you To shut the tailgate push it firmly upward until it latches Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it is latched securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be removed This may cause damage to electrical connector resulting in loss of lock unlock and rear vision camera function Power Running Boards Your vehicle may have power running boards The power runni...

Page 102: ...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 24 ...

Page 103: ... the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window controls are located on each of the side doors The driver s door also has switches that control the passenger and r...

Page 104: ... 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 window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull out Extension Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Pull the sun visor extender out for addi...

Page 105: ... If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second pre alarm the alarm will go off Your vehicle s headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about two minutes then will turn off to save the battery power The theft deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with th...

Page 106: ... vehicle should be serviced by your dealer retailer PASS Key III The PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada 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 any interference recei...

Page 107: ...be a problem with your theft deterrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 107 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...

Page 108: ...ms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better 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 ...

Page 109: ...d If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers operate while the engine is off Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the ACC ACCESSORY ignition position and the ON RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the ACC ACCESSORY ignition...

Page 110: ...These features work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the windows and sunroof continue to work up to 10 minutes until any door is opened The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver s door is opened Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position this is...

Page 111: ...ry to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to co...

Page 112: ...cle is in REVERSE R or while using the cruise control The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the center console below the climate control system Press the right and left arrows to move the pedals either closer or further from your body Before you start driving fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you While driving make only small adjustments Your vehicle h...

Page 113: ...UTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug an...

Page 114: ...ad you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of PARK P See Torque Lock Automatic Transmission under Shifting Into PARK P on page 2 42 for more information CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have ...

Page 115: ...ft into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you ...

Page 116: ... position and vehicle load If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear In some cases this may appear to be a delayed shift however the transmission is operating normally Your vehicle s transmission uses adaptive shift controls that compares key shift parameters to pre programmed...

Page 117: ...d line See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 for more information The number displayed in the DIC is the highest gear that can be used However your vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions This means that all gears below that number are available When FIFTH 5 is selected FIRST 1 through FIFTH 5 gears are...

Page 118: ... the vehicle has this to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle See Autoride on page 4 42 Grade Braking Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade It maintains the vehicle s speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle This reduces wear on the brakes system and increases control of the vehicle The ...

Page 119: ...s when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 5 mph 8 km h To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol and located above the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light goes off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can ...

Page 120: ...y and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your 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 co...

Page 121: ...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 or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an un...

Page 122: ...onsciousness 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 road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is comin...

Page 123: ...arage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 30 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 o...

Page 124: ... on and dims only during nighttime driving Compass Operation AUTO 3 Press and hold the auto highbeam button for about three seconds to turn the compass temperature display on or off When the ignition and the display features are on the display will show two character boxes for about two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading and temperature Compass Calibration If aft...

Page 125: ... the mirror is not adjusted to account for zone changes the compass could give false readings To adjust for zone changes 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the auto highbeam button about six seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Once the zone number appears in the display press the auto highbeam button quickly until yo...

Page 126: ...s cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature When on the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror has a dual display in the upper right...

Page 127: ...compass temperature display will return If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time please see your GM dealer Under certain circumstances a delay in updating the temperature is normal Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the ...

Page 128: ... be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and ...

Page 129: ...ch interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push the on off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be...

Page 130: ...ing speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happens you will need to reset the mirrors See Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors next Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfol...

Page 131: ...tton to turn the heated mirrors on or off is located on the climate control panel Press this button to warm the driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice snow and condensation See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 24 for more information Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther ...

Page 132: ... or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children pedestrians bicyclists or pets CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind your vehicle before backing up While backing be sure to look for objects and check your vehicle s mirrors On some vehicles this display is lo...

Page 133: ...et 2 5 m away Beeping will occur for three seconds when you are closer than 1 foot 0 3 m from the object The following describes what will occur with the URPA display as you get closer to a detected object Description English Metric amber light 8 ft 2 5 m amber amber lights 40 in 1 0 m amber amber red lights 23 in 0 6 m amber amber red lights flashing and beep for three seconds 1 ft 0 3 m The syst...

Page 134: ...aler retailer to repair the system Other conditions may affect system performance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If the system is still disabled after driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h take your vehicle to your dealer retailer OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide ran...

Page 135: ... 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 such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until you register with OnStar Available Services ...

Page 136: ...through the various topics See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Only available in the continental U S OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands Free Calling See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 103 for more information On some vehicles you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the comm...

Page 137: ...tion information about your vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available Your vehicle must have a working electrical system including adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place Some examples are damage t...

Page 138: ...ce 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 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting ...

Page 139: ...s section When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to www learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold after 1996 ...

Page 140: ...ly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional ga...

Page 141: ...ill time out and you will have to repeat the procedure To program up to three devices 1 To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener motor If you see a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above you have a Fixed Code garage door opener If you do not see a row of dip switche...

Page 142: ...e motor head dip switch settings can also be used when you do not have the original hand held transmitter Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples but they should be similar The switch positions on your hand held transmitter may be labeled as follows A switch in the up position may be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position may be labeled as Down or Off A ...

Page 143: ...to the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to compl...

Page 144: ...fferent button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You sho...

Page 145: ...hing down and then back on the cupholder Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the instrument panel above the compact disc changer You can open the storage area by pressing in the bottom of the lid and the lid will automatically raise up Press down on the lid to close the storage area Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket...

Page 146: ...uggage and cargo are still securely fastened Be sure the cargo is properly loaded If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load Tie the plywood to the siderail supports Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding To move a crossrail turn th...

Page 147: ...els CAUTION Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove a panel always store it in the proper storage location When you put it back always be sure that is securely reattached Notice Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs 113 kg can damage the cargo covers and the repairs would not be covere...

Page 148: ...e also on the bottom of the panels These numbers on the top and bottom of the panels will be used as reference in the steps for removing storing and reinstalling the panels 2 Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right cargo panel latches located on the bottom of each cargo panel toward you to unlock the cargo panel latches 3 Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set ...

Page 149: ...ide 5 Remove cargo panel 1 but notice that there are four latches to release two left side and two right side latches Set the panel aside After each cargo panel is removed store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system 2 71 ...

Page 150: ... storage area by attaching the six clips on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area Always use the storage strap system to store the cargo panels during driving Before storing the cargo panels be sure that their latches are in the locked position The latches are in the locked position when they are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel 2 72 ...

Page 151: ...nd location for each panel A Secure clip A on the secondary strap B Secure clip B on the secondary strap C Place the remaining primary straps on top of the lid and tray 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 load the cargo panel with latches up and facing away from you 2 73 ...

Page 152: ...3 Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing toward you 4 Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches up and facing away from you 2 74 ...

Page 153: ...5 Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers A Fasten the four strap clips B 6 Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap 2 75 ...

Page 154: ...7 Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to secure tightly Panels 3 2 1 Loaded 2 76 ...

Page 155: ...torage compartment See Top Box Storage on page 2 86 for more information 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 place the latches in the unlocked position Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Push the panel forward until it is snug against the Midgate and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the pegs align with the receivers Left Side Shown...

Page 156: ...re you can lock the right latch If you do not follow this exactly the cargo cover panels may not lock in place correctly 4 Install cargo cover 2 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down being ...

Page 157: ...l cargo cover 3 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the pegs align with the receivers Left Side Shown Right Side Similar 2 79 ...

Page 158: ...t latch to lock the panel in place You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps inside the top box storage compartment do the following 1 Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface 2 80 ...

Page 159: ...round the folded webbing forming a package 4 Take the secondary strap and wrap it around the package Finally attach the hooks to the webbing and place inside the top box storage compartment Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that you can use to strap cargo in 2 81 ...

Page 160: ...ls catch cups Midgate drain cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat help do this Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on there may be some instances heavy rains automated car washes etc when water may be present in the following areas A Top drain grates B Removable front drain grate Midgate drain grate C Side rail channels and catch cups D Front drain...

Page 161: ...section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on both sides of the vehicle Clean the grates and drains if there is a blockage To remove each drain grate do the following 1 Remove the cargo panels See Cargo Cover Panels on page 2 69 for more information 2 Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out...

Page 162: ... grate should clip into place Do not force the grate if it will not clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area You may want to flush them out with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them When loading cargo into the cargo area be careful not to damage the rails 2 8...

Page 163: ...ing dirt wood chips pebbles etc you will need to flush the midgate drain with water But first you will have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps 1 Lower the Midgate See Midgate on page 2 13 for more information 2 Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate 3 Tilt the drain grate away from you and pull it straight out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate 2 85 ...

Page 164: ...ea is extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Top Box Storage Your vehicle has top box storage units on both sides of the vehicle The passenger side top box contains the tools you will need to change a flat tire Use the ignition door key to unlock lock it Press the key cylinder button and swing the lid open Turn on ...

Page 165: ...ll open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opened manually The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full open position From the comfort stop position press the rear of the driver s side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full open position When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will r...

Page 166: ...roof press and hold the front of the passenger s side switch To stop the sunroof partway release the switch Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof will then open halfway and the air deflector will raise To close the sunroof once it h...

Page 167: ...mp Override 3 20 Entry Exit Lighting 3 20 Reading Lamps 3 20 Electric Power Management 3 21 Battery Run Down Protection 3 21 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 22 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 23 Analog Clock 3 23 Climate Controls 3 24 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 24 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 29 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 30 Speedometer and Odometer 3 31 T...

Page 168: ...n and Displays 3 45 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 50 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 57 Audio System s 3 66 Setting the Clock 3 67 Radio s 3 68 Using an MP3 3 86 XM Radio Messages 3 90 Navigation Radio System 3 91 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 91 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 101 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 102 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 103 Radio Reception 3 104 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 105 XM Satellite ...

Page 169: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 170: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 171: ...ontrol Buttons See Cruise Control on page 3 11 K Tilt Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 L Horn See Horn on page 3 6 M Audio Steering Wheel Buttons See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 103 N Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 O Pedal Adjust Button See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2 34 Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button If Equ...

Page 172: ...ey is not in the ignition When the hazard warning flashers are on your vehicle s turn signals will not work 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 center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you...

Page 173: ...ll display when the feature is turned on The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start heating Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following GTurn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass o...

Page 174: ...itself when it is released An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a t...

Page 175: ...ever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it 8 Mist For a single wiping cycle turn the band to mist Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer 6 Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wip...

Page 176: ...m off to high speed according to the weather conditions The wipers can be left in a Rainsense mode even when it is not raining When Rainsense II is active the headlamps will turn on automatically after approximately eight wipes The headlamps will turn off if the wiper switch is set to a delay position and there have been no wipes for approximately three minutes or if the wiper switch is turned to ...

Page 177: ...s steam may flow out of the washer nozzles for a short period of time before washer fluid is sprayed This is a normal condition Cruise Control CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can ...

Page 178: ...ed from memory Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed 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...

Page 179: ...n release it To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time you do this the vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed Using Cruise Control on Hills Ho...

Page 180: ...utomatic headlamps and daytime running lamps DRL Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on For vehicles first sold in Canada the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into the PARK P position AUTO Automatic Turn the control to this position to set the headlamps to automatically turn on at normal brightness together wit...

Page 181: ...eam is an enhancement to your vehicle s headlamp system Using a digital light sensor on your rearview mirror this system will turn the vehicle s high beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions The IntelliBeam system will turn your high beam headlamps on when it is dark enough there is no other traffic present and the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling ...

Page 182: ...is returned to the neutral position The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO When this occurs IntelliBeam will be disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position The IntelliBeam system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror IntelliBeam may not turn off the high beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle s lamps because of any of the following The othe...

Page 183: ...ding this button for 20 seconds until the IntelliBeam indicator light flashes three times If you accidentally activate this the vehicle s setting will automatically be reset each time the ignition is turned off and then on again Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror Clean the light sensor window periodi...

Page 184: ...tic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO the automatic headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim To turn off the automatic headlamp system turn the exterior lamps switch to th...

Page 185: ... indicator light will come on in the instrument panel cluster to let you know that the fog lamps are on Press the button again to turn them off Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps wi...

Page 186: ... In this position the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control k Dome Off Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened Entry Exit Lighting Your vehic...

Page 187: ...g loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever...

Page 188: ...ertain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets The accessory power outlets are powered even when the ignition is in LOCK OFF Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK OFF may cause the ...

Page 189: ...y itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio The clock is not connected wi...

Page 190: ...nterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the temperature inside the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The passenger s side knob can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger s side of the vehicle The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is...

Page 191: ...ture buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Be careful not to cover the sensor located on t...

Page 192: ...it air to the instrument panel outlets and to the floor outlets The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings A little air is directed towards the windshield and side window vents Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor vents 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some o...

Page 193: ...ndows long enough to let hot inside air escape This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal If your vehicle has heated s...

Page 194: ...lade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle T...

Page 195: ...know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning 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 when you are driving or when one of the gages show...

Page 196: ...s 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 and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 30 ...

Page 197: ...an tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero For more information see Trip Odometer under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to f...

Page 198: ...e nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic mo...

Page 199: ...e it fixed immediately If there is a problem with the airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator When you start the vehicle the passenger airbag status indica...

Page 200: ...ng airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right 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 airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even th...

Page 201: ...page 3 32 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Cente...

Page 202: ...not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light may also come on due to low brake fluid See Brakes on page 5 36 for more information This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ...

Page 203: ...ot be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light will come on briefly when you start the engine That is...

Page 204: ...mation Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 for all brake related DIC messages StabiliTrak Indicator Light This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started If the warning light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If it stays on or comes on when you are driving there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak sys...

Page 205: ...ngine is started This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC may accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 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 54 for more infor...

Page 206: ...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 207: ...ur vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of w...

Page 208: ...ill not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The 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 n...

Page 209: ... system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 26 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 19 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See...

Page 210: ... headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 for more information Tow Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 2 40 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you s...

Page 211: ...e DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 57 for more information All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 5...

Page 212: ...for more information V Set Reset Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC Trip Fuel Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to scroll through the following menu items Odometer Press the trip fuel button until ODOMETER displays This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles mi or kilometers km To switch betw...

Page 213: ...mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset AVERAGE ECONOMY press and hold the set reset button Fuel Used Press the trip fuel button until FUEL USED displays This display shows the number of gallons gal or liters L of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset t...

Page 214: ...E ENGINE OIL SOON under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engine Oil on page 5 13 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself afte...

Page 215: ...cle If this consistently occurs see your dealer retailer for service Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle 1 Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays 2 Press the set reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed 3 Press and hold the l...

Page 216: ...nformation on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 5 13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked This message also displays LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked You can receive more than one tire pres...

Page 217: ...e engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 39 See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an over...

Page 218: ...displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear 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 MANUAL SHIFT X If your vehicle has Driver Shift Control DSC and the shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE M position this message displays along with th...

Page 219: ...icle See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 45 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Oper...

Page 220: ...S SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service See your dealer retailer SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a...

Page 221: ... stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS See your dealer retailer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message displays the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer retailer for service See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information...

Page 222: ...l cap is not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 40 Reinstall the fuel cap fully See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light and message off TIRE...

Page 223: ...eft on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Also see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 for mo...

Page 224: ... the DIC display Press the set reset button once to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll ...

Page 225: ...t whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 11 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customiz...

Page 226: ...he lock button on the RKE transmitter and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you ...

Page 227: ...zation button to scroll through the following settings OFF There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle s doors ON default The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the tailgate is closed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT LI...

Page 228: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 for more information NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC AUTO HIGH BEAMS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select to have the Intellibeam system turned off or on See Exterior Lamps on page 3 ...

Page 229: ...ed into REVERSE R See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2 52 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted...

Page 230: ... press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC MEMORY SEAT RECALL This feature allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 6 for more information Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for t...

Page 231: ...on until DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF The digital speedometer will be disabled ON default The digital speedometer will be enabled NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a sett...

Page 232: ...ed A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features CAUTION This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured o...

Page 233: ...ehicle operate through the radio entertainment system If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle the chimes may not work Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system...

Page 234: ...s pressing the key switches the display back to the date set function The time and date always appears on the radio display See Configurable Radio Display Keys later in this section for more information on configuring the keys Radio s Playing the Radio O Power Press to turn the radio on and off Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the radio RSE Rear Seat Entertainment video screen ...

Page 235: ...ittle or no adjustments by AudioPilot Turn the AudioPilot on by pressing the w tune select knob to enter the main menu Then turn this knob until VNC AUDIOPILOT displays Press this knob to turn AudioPilot on and off An X appears in the box while it is on To turn AudioPilot off press the w knob to enter the main menu turn this knob until VNC AUDIOPILOT appears and press this knob The X in the box di...

Page 236: ...the system is set to LOCAL SEEK displays and the radio seeks stations only with strong signals If the system is set to DISTANT D SEEK displays and the radio seeks stations with weak and strong signals Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six AM six FM1 six FM2 and six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the rad...

Page 237: ...the display to time out When battery power is removed and later applied the radio presets do not have to be reset This function does not work with XM PRESETS HOME AWAY This feature enables the radio to store two different kinds of station presets HOME can be used for local stations and AWAY can be for stations available outside of the local broadcast area To set preset stations for home and away p...

Page 238: ...R displays 3 Press this knob again to set the equalization setting The equalization setting displays 4 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out The equalization settings are preset to EQ0 Normal EQ1 Pop EQ2 Rock EQ3 Jazz EQ4 Talk and EQ5 Country Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade To adjus...

Page 239: ...st the audio for the rear seat passengers to receive the best possible sound quality Driver Select this setting to adjust the audio for the driver to receive the best possible sound quality 5 1 Surround Select this setting to turn on true 5 1 surround sound processing available for DVD A or DVD V sources that were recorded in 5 1 Surround This setting is only available if the Rear Seat Audio RSA c...

Page 240: ...elies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters display instead of the frequency RDS stations can als...

Page 241: ...ent broadcast capability TA Traffic Announcement If TA displays it means the tuned radio station broadcasts traffic announcements If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements when TA is turned on it seeks to a station that does When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found the radio stops seeking and TA displays If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcement...

Page 242: ...Y The radio might not go to all of the stations with that music type when pressing the pushbutton as not all stations support PTYs AF Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn AF on or off perform the following steps 1 Press the w knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn this knob until ALTERNATE FREQ displays 3 Press this...

Page 243: ...D in Do not load a CD until INSERT displays The CD player takes up to six CDs Do not try to load more than six If you want to load less than six CDs load the desired amount The CD player times out when it does not receive any more CDs and the last CD loaded begins to play If the radio is on the last CD loaded begins to play automatically Care of Your CDs If playing a CD R the sound quality can be ...

Page 244: ...er in this section F1 DISC n Down Press to go to the previous CD F2 DISC m Up Press to go to the next CD F3 CD REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse quickly within the track Holding this button plays in reverse at 10 times the normal speed After holding it for more than four seconds it plays in reverse at 20 times the normal speed Release to play the passage The elapsed time of the track displays ...

Page 245: ... or next tracks at two tracks per second Release to stop searching and to play the track Scan Press the arrows to listen to each track for 10 seconds The CD goes to a track plays for 10 seconds and then goes to the next track Press the arrows again to stop scanning SRCE Source Press to select a source either radio CD DVD or AUX auxiliary if your vehicle has this feature The CD must be loaded to se...

Page 246: ... a disc partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in If the ignition and the radio are on the CD or DVD begins playing A DVD can be loaded with the radio off but it does not start playing until the radio is on and sourced to DVD The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the radio the RSA Rear Seat Audio system and the remote control if your vehicle has this feature See the R...

Page 247: ... in place of the preset stations These functions vary based on the type of disc that is inserted Loading the disc can take some time as the DVD player reads the disc and determines the type DVD Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road beco...

Page 248: ...mal speed Hold it for more than four seconds to play at an eighth the normal speed Release to return to the pause state F6 Menu Press to go to the DVD root menu and to bring up the menu navigation arrows Pressing keys F1 through F4 moves the cursor to navigate the DVD menu Press F6 to enter your selection Seek Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current chapter Press it again to go to t...

Page 249: ...mode F5 MODE Press to select from NORMAL and RPT TRCK repeat track Normal Sets the system for normal play of the DVD RPT TRCK Repeat Track Repeats the track over again RPT TRCK displays Press the MODE button again to turn off repeat play and advance to the next mode F6 DISP Display Press to display the time of the track Press again to display DVD PLAY MODE Seek Press the left arrow to go to the st...

Page 250: ...ys Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off random play and advance to the next mode F6 DISP Display Press to display the time of the track Press again to display CD PLAY MODE Seek Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track Press it again to go to the previous track or press the right arrow to go to the next track Press and hold to change tracks at a rate of one per second w T...

Page 251: ...of the radio display to make it easier to adjust the radio features To program the configurable radio display keys perform the following steps 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the w knob until SETUP displays 3 Press this knob to enter into SETUP 4 Turn this knob until CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS displays 5 Press this knob again to enter into CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS 6 Turn this knob to sele...

Page 252: ...erve space 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 99 f...

Page 253: ...d play continues from files according to their numerical listing After 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 you have chosen the folder mode as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The son...

Page 254: ...l speed Release the pushbutton to return to normal play mode A quick press of this pushbutton advances to the next folder F5 MODE Press this pushbutton to select from NORMAL RPT TRCK repeat track and RDM TRCK random track Normal Sets the system for normal play of the DVD RPT TRCK Repeat Track Repeats the track over again RPT TRCK displays Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat play and...

Page 255: ... main menu 2 Turn this knob until INFO displays 3 Press this knob again to select INFO The display changes to show the additional MP3 information 4 Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that specific information F1 TTLE Title Displays the title name F2 ATST Artist Displays the artist name F3 ALBM Album Displays the album name F4 FLDR Folder Displays the folder name 5 Press the BACK F6 but...

Page 256: ...or that preset button No Info No artist song title category or text information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Info No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NotFound There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Lock The XM receiver in your v...

Page 257: ... on page 3 68 for more information on the vehicle s audio DVD system Driver Control of the Audio System The driver has basic control of the whole audio system Press and hold the O power knob for more than two seconds to turn off the radio RSE rear seat entertainment and the RSA rear seat audio See Radio s on page 3 68 for more information If your vehicle has the navigation system see the Navigatio...

Page 258: ...and or static on the headphones or if the indicator light does not come on the batteries might need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and the RSA a...

Page 259: ...atteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery door and tighten the door screw If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks are located on the rear of the floor console The A V jacks allo...

Page 260: ... Use the remote control Q R q rnavigation arrows and the r button to use the setup menu 3 Press the z menu button again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if your vehicle has this featur...

Page 261: ...e transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light can affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight can also affect the...

Page 262: ... is different on every DVD Use the navigation arrows to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when using a DVD Q R q r Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu r Enter Press to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press to adjust the brightness screen display mode norm...

Page 263: ...reviews u Next Track Chapter Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast Reverse Press to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing a DVD video press the play pause button To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD release the fast reverse button This button might not work when t...

Page 264: ...ack number selection Clear Press within three seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9 Press this button before entering the number Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries do the following 1 Slide the rear cover back on the remote control 2 Replace the two batteries in t...

Page 265: ... two times the DVD player begins to play from the beginning of the DVD The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and inte...

Page 266: ...no disc is present when Z or DVD AUX is pressed on the radio DVD Distortion Video distortion may occur when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console When c...

Page 267: ...headphones not included plugged into the jacks on the RSA If your vehicle has this feature audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones The front audio system allows the rear speakers to continue playing even when the RSA audio is active through the headphones To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the RSA attach the iPod or portable audio device to the front auxi...

Page 268: ...enu Hold the left or right seek arrow to perform a cursor left or right on the menu PROG Program Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing press this button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio This functi...

Page 269: ...vehicle speakers only The audio of the wireless and wired headphones if your vehicle has these features does not mute Press and release this button again to turn the sound on If your vehicle has the navigation system press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition See Voice Recognition in the Navigation System manual for more information Press and hold this butt...

Page 270: ...ch as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception mos...

Page 271: ... washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to its base If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep thi...

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Page 273: ...trol 4 11 Off Road Driving 4 12 Driving at Night 4 27 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 27 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 28 Highway Hypnosis 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 29 Winter Driving 4 30 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 33 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 33 Recovery Hooks 4 34 Loading Your Vehicle 4 35 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 41 Towing 4 42 Towing Your ...

Page 274: ...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 275: ...ree 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 See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifica...

Page 276: ...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 277: ...t your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always 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 ...

Page 278: ...n to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems You may hear or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph 32 km h In some cases it may take approximately two miles of driving before the system initializes If the system fails to turn on or ...

Page 279: ...rak system is turned off the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliTrak off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the driver Your vehicle will still have brake traction control when traction control is off but will not be able to use the engine speed management system See Traction Control Operation next for more information When the traction control system has been turned ...

Page 280: ...t be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed The traction control system 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 vi...

Page 281: ...ne factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal ste...

Page 282: ...hese 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 requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ver...

Page 283: ...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 284: ...n the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be 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 reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden...

Page 285: ...earance at the front of your vehicle you can remove the front fascia lower air dam The front fascia lower air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snap features The bolts and snap features are accessible from underneath the front fascia The following steps must be performed on the bolts and snap features to remove the air dam 1 Remove the two outboard air dam bolts 2 With a flat blade screwdri...

Page 286: ...injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the veh...

Page 287: ...r unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sen...

Page 288: ... have less time to react You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles You will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passenge...

Page 289: ... or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road si...

Page 290: ...may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper...

Page 291: ...go straight up Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use the headlamps ...

Page 292: ...eft or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover There are also some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could...

Page 293: ...keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control There some things not to do when driving down a hill These are important because if you ignore them you c...

Page 294: ...ON Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline do not drive across it Find another route instead A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the fro...

Page 295: ... can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over When driving across an incline that is not too steep the vehicle can hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill If you feel your vehicle starting t...

Page 296: ... of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it do...

Page 297: ...or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving p...

Page 298: ...ition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water And as long as the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When you go through water remember that when the brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 27 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving ...

Page 299: ...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 300: ... 54 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 full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tire...

Page 301: ...ll slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cu...

Page 302: ...ms in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 54 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You have a lot less traction or grip and need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick ...

Page 303: ...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 304: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and i...

Page 305: ...AUTION Continued CAUTION Continued causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 76 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels For ...

Page 306: ... off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle you can use them if you are stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving 4 34 ...

Page 307: ...u do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached below the door lock po...

Page 308: ...t of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded...

Page 309: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 37 ...

Page 310: ...g 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 3 4 38 ...

Page 311: ...r 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 your load equally on both sides of the center line Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spre...

Page 312: ...the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they 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 in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight even...

Page 313: ...riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height The system is activated when the ignition key is turned to RUN and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter The system may exhaust lower vehicle height for up to 10 minu...

Page 314: ...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 Your vehicle is not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 42 Autoride The Autoride feature provides improved vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger ...

Page 315: ... damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs 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 diff...

Page 316: ...HIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions See Tow Haul Mode following 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 Tow Haul Mode Tow Haul is designed to assist while your vehicle is pulling a large or heavy...

Page 317: ...luminate to indicate that Tow Haul mode has been selected The vehicle will automatically turn off tow haul every time it is started Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of Tow Haul when the vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission ...

Page 318: ...btracted from the maximum trailer weight Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options Notice Using a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on your vehicle could damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on your vehicle Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer ...

Page 319: ...ngue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 35 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum of 600 lbs 272 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 perce...

Page 320: ...CWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of trailer weight 850 lbs 386 kg and because the weight is applied well behind the rear axle the effect on the rear axle will be greater than just the weight itself as much as 1 5 times as much The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs 386 kg X 1 5 1 275...

Page 321: ... that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure you are not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflat...

Page 322: ...your trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow sa...

Page 323: ...wing 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 Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return t...

Page 324: ... they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions You may also want to activate the tow haul mode if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode earlier When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grade...

Page 325: ...g 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 service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance...

Page 326: ...Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red w Black Stripe Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center but the wires are not connected They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service technician If you are charging a remote non vehicle batt...

Page 327: ...round It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating CWR CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside but you can figure about 150 lbs 68 kg for each seat The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicles CWR Weigh yo...

Page 328: ... NOTES 4 56 ...

Page 329: ...ne Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 33 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 All Wheel Drive 5 45 Rear Axle 5 46 Front Axle 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 51 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting ...

Page 330: ...r Covers 5 100 Care of Safety Belts 5 100 Weatherstrips 5 100 Washing Your Vehicle 5 101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 101 Finish Care 5 101 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 102 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 103 Tires 5 104 Sheet Metal Damage 5 104 Finish Damage 5 104 Underbody Maintenance 5 104 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 104 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 105 Vehicle Identificat...

Page 331: ...erodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer ret...

Page 332: ...hium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient know...

Page 333: ...rformance Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted o...

Page 334: ...d turn on and your vehicle might fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 40 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer retailer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs might not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives tha...

Page 335: ...e enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on If this occurs return to your deale...

Page 336: ...ones 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 fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap tu...

Page 337: ... last turn as you tighten it Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 40 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings...

Page 338: ...th the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan...

Page 339: ... vehicle and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 5 11 ...

Page 340: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6 2L engine this is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 341: ...em on page 5 29 K Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 L Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 36 M Underhood Fuse Block See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 111 N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check th...

Page 342: ... Specifications on page 5 115 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick ...

Page 343: ...hown 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 use o...

Page 344: ...oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a...

Page 345: ...ducts Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil ask your dealer retaile...

Page 346: ...e change zone replace the filter and reset the indicator See the steps following to replace the engine air cleaner filter and to reset the air filter restriction indicator Vehicles Without an Air Filter Restriction Indicator To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6 When you have the engine air cleaner filter removed ligh...

Page 347: ... the screws 7 Reset the air filter restriction indicator if the vehicle has one by pressing the top button on the indicator CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off a...

Page 348: ...in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too lit...

Page 349: ...e can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 80 F and 90 F 27 C and 32 C 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle The dipstick handl...

Page 350: ...ansmission fluid temperature is between 160 F and 200 F 71 C and 93 C The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within range 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the r...

Page 351: ...f Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If fluid is added it may take 15 minutes or longer to obtain an accurate reading because of residual fluid draining down the dipstick tube If inconsistent readings persist check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and not ...

Page 352: ...lean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you do not need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixtur...

Page 353: ...on on location CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark Adding Coolant If more coolant i...

Page 354: ...sage comes on in the Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument panel See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 50 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is...

Page 355: ...n a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer See Towing a Trailer on page 4 43 If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If the vehicle has an air conditioner and it is on turn it off 2 Turn on the heater to the highest temperature and at the highest fan s...

Page 356: ...way Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Drivi...

Page 357: ...er the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface Check the coolant level after the system cools down Some amount of coolant may be lost due to overheating...

Page 358: ...an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosi...

Page 359: ...e cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix...

Page 360: ... the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap by slowly turning the pressure cap counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank wi...

Page 361: ...coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has electric cooling fans You might hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans can turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures or if you are operati...

Page 362: ...ompartment 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 The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use...

Page 363: ...eservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of t...

Page 364: ...ot 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 spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enou...

Page 365: ... 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 366: ...epair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Speci...

Page 367: ...When it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ve...

Page 368: ...er 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 are...

Page 369: ...d helps save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a remote positive terminal i...

Page 370: ...need more light CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you...

Page 371: ...e dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything unti...

Page 372: ...d Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good batter...

Page 373: ...Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case 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 ov...

Page 374: ...ferences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area Therefore a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been sta...

Page 375: ... hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface A Fill Plug B Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 0 mm to 1 8 inch 3 2 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enoug...

Page 376: ...amps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface Not have any snow ice or mud on it Be ...

Page 377: ...stance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlam...

Page 378: ...adlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp 5 ...

Page 379: ...m components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle has HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs A Stoplamp Turn...

Page 380: ...e taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector 3 Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4...

Page 381: ...ade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and rotate the blade assembly ...

Page 382: ...h quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If 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 pa...

Page 383: ...n old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them See High Speed Operation on page 5 62 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving 22 Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 22 inch P285 45R22 size tires they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use The low profile wide tread design is not recommend...

Page 384: ...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 The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have th...

Page 385: ...ection 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 light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construc...

Page 386: ...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 61 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 387: ...t vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 35 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 ...

Page 388: ... New Tires on page 5 70 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for 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 73 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of de...

Page 389: ...hed 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 exam...

Page 390: ...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 391: ...nflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressur...

Page 392: ...ns 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS operates on a radio frequency and complies with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must ...

Page 393: ... started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Loading Your Veh...

Page 394: ...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 395: ...to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE...

Page 396: ...ction and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires including the spare tire for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 70 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 4 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the ve...

Page 397: ... Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 115 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure...

Page 398: ...ng through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Mu...

Page 399: ...abeling on page 5 55 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 for information on proper t...

Page 400: ...on Label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 35 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resis...

Page 401: ... safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Page 402: ...imum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giv...

Page 403: ... TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts wheel nuts and TPMS sensors for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have...

Page 404: ... can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use 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 ...

Page 405: ...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 406: ... You and they could be badly injured or even killed 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 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front a...

Page 407: ...rmation tells you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat 1 Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off Rear Seat Passenger Side Jack Cover 5 79 ...

Page 408: ...ockwise Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger s side top box storage unit To remove the tools do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger s side top box storage unit Use the ignition door key to unlock it if it is locked See Top Box Storage on page 2 86 for more information 2 Remove t...

Page 409: ...Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock J 2 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and then pull 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wrench H as shown 5 81 ...

Page 410: ...e wheel wrench 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 90 for more information 6 Use the wheel wrench hook that allows y...

Page 411: ...e retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch When the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 5 83 ...

Page 412: ...eel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 78 for more information 2 To remove the center cap place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 5 84 ...

Page 413: ...eel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet A Front Position B Rear Position CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Jacking Locations Overall View 5 85 ...

Page 414: ...nt Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle you will need to use the jack handle B and only one jack handle extension C Attach the wheel wrench D to the jack handle extension C Attach the jack handle B to the jack A Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire near the front body mount E as shown Turn the wheel wrench D clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle fa...

Page 415: ...o the jack handle extensions C Attach the jack handle B to the jack A Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wrench D clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground 5 Remove all the wheel nuts 6 Take off the flat tire Rear Position 5 87 ...

Page 416: ...rt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 78 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Install the spare tire CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire 10 Tig...

Page 417: ... Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 115 for the wheel nut torque specification 12 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When...

Page 418: ...ead all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning t...

Page 419: ...wise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear...

Page 420: ... end fitting 11 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 12 Lower the 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 5 92 ...

Page 421: ...ist end of extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 15 Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cabl...

Page 422: ...e valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier A Spare Tire Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wh...

Page 423: ...e the tire wheel retainer D from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 5 95 ...

Page 424: ...er is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock 9 Close the...

Page 425: ...ould stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 70 mph 112 km h at the recommended inflation pressure so you can finish your trip Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or 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 mi...

Page 426: ...e s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be 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 ...

Page 427: ...ution 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 pro...

Page 428: ...t panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with...

Page 429: ...tions 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 avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pres...

Page 430: ...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 However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim ...

Page 431: ...ur warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum w...

Page 432: ...r s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody 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 C...

Page 433: ... grime from chrome wheels Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming...

Page 434: ...tration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 115 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 435: ...roblem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories If the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool down period protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combi...

Page 436: ...d on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 5 108 ...

Page 437: ...16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Fuses Usage 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Bre...

Page 438: ...arness Connector 1 Harness Connector Usage BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Break...

Page 439: ...and lift Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Fuses Usage 1 Right Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 4 Engine Con...

Page 440: ...ide Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump Fuses Usage 21 Fuel System Control Module 22 Headlamp Washers 23 Rear Windshield Washer 24 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Left Side 25 Trailer Park Lamps 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Runni...

Page 441: ...re Mirror 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirror Fuses Usage 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 54 Automatic Level Control Compressor Relay SEO Upfitter Usage 55 Climate Controls Ignition 56 Engine Control Module Secondary Fuel Pump Ignition J Case Fuses Usage 57 Cooling Fan 1 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 59 Heavy ...

Page 442: ...ftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Relays Usage ENG EXH VLV Not Used FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Hi Intensity Discharge Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain FUEL PMP Fuel Pump PRK LAMP Parking Lamps REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger RUN CRA...

Page 443: ...e hood Please see your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 16 9 qt 16 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 31 5 gal 119 2 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6 0 qt 5 7 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 qt 1 4 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y Oil filter should be changed at every oil change After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine coolan...

Page 444: ... NOTES 5 116 ...

Page 445: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 446: ...ant Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in 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 B...

Page 447: ...rmed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your dealer...

Page 448: ...r dealer retailer Scheduled Maintenance To maintain the ride handling and performance of your vehicle it is important that the first tire rotation service be performed when the vehicle has 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Check tires for inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 54 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a ...

Page 449: ...leaks or damage See footnote j Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator if equipped If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 See footnote k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 10 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant...

Page 450: ... 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Change transfer case fluid S...

Page 451: ...he California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension steering linkage and p...

Page 452: ...iper Blade Replacement on page 5 53 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 102 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also s...

Page 453: ...ine oil change l Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary m Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your dealer retailer can ...

Page 454: ...tation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch 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 ...

Page 455: ...he vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in eac...

Page 456: ...EUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer retailer if service is required Hood Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut for signs of we...

Page 457: ...the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 13 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Op...

Page 458: ...pecial Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 36347...

Page 459: ... number or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 inches 55 0 cm 15930910 6 15 ...

Page 460: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 ...

Page 461: ...of services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 462: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 463: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 19 ...

Page 464: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 20 ...

Page 465: ...tesy Transportation 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation System 7 18 R...

Page 466: ...omer Communication Centre by calling 1 888 446 2000 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 Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible thro...

Page 467: ...ral Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge mediation Arbitration program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbit...

Page 468: ...n and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy 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 Dealer...

Page 469: ... addressed to United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 8...

Page 470: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Page 471: ...rformed on site for the following situations Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station approximately 5 in Canada In Canada for safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Lock out Service Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle A remote unlock m...

Page 472: ...ency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Cadillac Roadside Service Cadillac 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 Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U S only Cadillac s excep...

Page 473: ...not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Service program at any time without notification Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer retailer and request an appointment By scheduling a servic...

Page 474: ...iding several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles 16 km from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel...

Page 475: ...ompletion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel General Motors reserves the r...

Page 476: ... Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer retailer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair ce...

Page 477: ...nsurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If p...

Page 478: ...re not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a de...

Page 479: ...neral Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors ca...

Page 480: ...dian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a...

Page 481: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Page 482: ... other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in ...

Page 483: ...s an Airbag Inflate 1 63 All Wheel Drive 5 45 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 8 Analog Clock 3 23 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 105 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 105 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 103 Care of Safety Belts 5 100 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 104 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 101 Fabric Carpe...

Page 484: ... Emergencies 4 5 Brakes 5 36 System Warning Light 3 36 Braking 4 3 Braking in Emergencies 4 5 Break In New Vehicle 2 30 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 51 License Plate Lamps 5 52 Replacement Bulbs 5 53 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 71 C Calibration 2 46 2 48 California Fuel 5 6 California Per...

Page 485: ...d Wheels 5 103 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 101 Fabric Carpet 5 99 Finish Care 5 101 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 100 Interior 5 97 Leather 5 99 Cleaning cont Speaker Covers 5 100 Tires 5 104 Underbody Maintenance 5 104 Washing Your Vehicle 5 101 Weatherstrips 5 100 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 102 Wood Panels 5 100 Climate Control System Dual Automatic 3 24 Outlet Adjustment 3 ...

Page 486: ...layed Locking 2 11 Differential Locking 4 5 Disc MP3 3 86 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 20 Dome Lamps 3 20 Door Delayed Locking 2 11 Locks 2 10 Power Door Locks 2 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 45 DIC Operation and Displays 3 45 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 57 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 50 Driving At Ni...

Page 487: ...ent Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 44 Fan Noise 5 33 Oil 5 13 Oil Life System 5 16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Overheating 5 26 Running While Parked 2 45 Starting 2 32 Entry Exit Lighting 3 20 Event Data Recorders 7 17 Extender Safety Belt 1 32 Exterior Cargo Lamps 3 19 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 17 Finish Damage 5 104 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 105 Flashers Hazard Warning ...

Page 488: ... Opener 2 60 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 6 Glove Box 2 67 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 6 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 9 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 5 51 Daytime Running Lamps 3 18 Exterior Lamps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 9 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 51 High Low Beam Changer 3 9 On Reminder 3 17 Heated Seats 1 4 1 5 Heated Steering Whee...

Page 489: ...ystem 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 55 Lamps Dome 3 20 Dome Lamp Override 3 20 Exterior Cargo 3 19 Reading 3 20 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 26 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 43 License Plate Lamps 5 52 Light Airbag Readiness 3 32 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 37 Brake System Warning 3 36 Charging System 3 35 Cruise Control 3 44 Fog Lamp 3 43 Highbeam On 3 44 Lights On Reminder 3 43 Malfunctio...

Page 490: ...f Control 4 11 Luggage Carrier 2 68 Lumbar Power Controls 1 3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 17 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Schedul...

Page 491: ...e System 5 16 Older Children Restraints 1 32 Online Owner Center 7 4 OnStar Privacy 7 18 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 56 Operation Universal Home Remote System 2 60 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Outlets Accessory Power 3 22 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 52 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 1...

Page 492: ...8 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 91 Rear Seat Audio 3 101 Reception 3 104 Setting the Clock 3 67 Theft Deterrent 3 102 Rainsense II Wipers 3 10 Reading Lamps 3 20 Rear Axle 5 46 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Rear Seat Armrest 2 69 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 101 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 91 Rear Seat Operation 1 10 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and ...

Page 493: ...lts Properly 1 17 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 26 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Extender 1 32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 31 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 12 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats Head Restraints 1 9 Heated and Cooled Seats 1 5 Heated Seats 1 4 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 1 6 Power Lumbar 1 3 Power Reclining Seatbacks 1 8 Power Seats 1 2 Rear Seat Operation ...

Page 494: ...dio 3 103 Steering Wheel Heated 3 7 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas All Weather Cargo Area 2 82 Center Console Storage Area 2 67 Cupholder s 2 67 Glove Box 2 67 Storage Areas cont Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 67 Luggage Carrier 2 68 Rear Seat Armrest 2 69 Top Box Storage 2 86 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 33 Sun Visors 2 26 Sunroof 2 87 T Tachometer 3 31 Tailgate 2 23 Taillamps Tu...

Page 495: ...gy and Definitions 5 58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 74 Wheel Replacement 5 75 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 70 Top Box Storage 2 86 Tow Haul Mode 2 40 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 44 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 42 Towing a Trailer 4 43 Your Vehicle 4 42 Traction Locking Differential 4 5 Road Sensing Suspension 4 6 StabiliTrak System 4 6 Trailer Recommendations...

Page 496: ...DIC Warnings and Messages 3 50 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 74 Different Size 5 72 Replacement 5 75 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Windows 2 24 Power 2 25 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 3 10 Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 35 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 102 Wiper Fuses 5 107 W...

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