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2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until

it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is
secure.

When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the
way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the
way and start again.

If the belt is not long enough, see

Safety Belt

Extender on page 38

Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle
the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the

shoulder part.

Содержание 2007 Escalade EXT

Страница 1: ...e Remote System 154 Storage Areas 165 Sunroof 187 Instrument Panel 189 Instrument Panel Overview 192 Climate Controls 219 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 225 Driver Information Center DIC 243 Audio System s 267 Driving Your Vehicle 321 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 322 Towing 378 Service and Appearance Care 393 Service 396 Fuel 399 Checking Things Under the Hood 404 All Wheel Drive 44...

Страница 2: ...e Care 496 Vehicle Identification 508 Electrical System 509 Capacities and Specifications 518 Maintenance Schedule 519 Maintenance Schedule 520 Customer Assistance Information 541 Customer Assistance and Information 542 Reporting Safety Defects 560 Index 565 2 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 3: ...res that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not be equipped with 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 so it will be there if it is ever needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Ow...

Страница 4: ...umber where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the haz...

Страница 5: ...the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the following topics Seat...

Страница 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 7: ...d Restraints 39 Older Children 39 Infants and Young Children 42 Child Restraint Systems 45 Where to Put the Restraint 50 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 51 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 60 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 62 Airbag System 67 Where Are the Airbags 70 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 How Doe...

Страница 8: ...on 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 14 Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on pag...

Страница 9: ...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 12 for more information Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it m...

Страница 10: ...d 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 selected three for high t...

Страница 11: ...eature 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 on the climate cont...

Страница 12: ...Mirrors on page 149 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 128 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 pressing button 2 To recall...

Страница 13: ...lling 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 seat will move back If...

Страница 14: ... control rearward To bring the seatback forward tilt the top of the control forward CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this CAUTION Continued Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown 14 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 15: ...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 12 Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height...

Страница 16: ...e button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The second row seats may have head restraints 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 104 for more information on operation of the folding midgate To ...

Страница 17: ...TION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be 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 ...

Страница 18: ... buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too 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 are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sur...

Страница 19: ...erson 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 goes Take the simples...

Страница 20: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 20 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 21: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 21 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 22: ...r chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale...

Страница 23: ...elts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 39 or Infants and Young Children on page 42 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint ...

Страница 24: ... sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 38 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash Se...

Страница 25: ...If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 25 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d ...

Страница 26: ...t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 26 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 27: ...ured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 27 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 28: ... you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 28 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 29: ...UTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 29 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 30: ...the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash To move it down squeeze the buttons A on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on ...

Страница 31: ...e fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 23 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shou...

Страница 32: ...ehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it ...

Страница 33: ...ill lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 38 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part 33 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 34: ...n fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could incre...

Страница 35: ...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 for the outboard positions For the center position remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback Outboard P...

Страница 36: ...er the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 36 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 37: ...s of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 32 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback 37 I n f o ...

Страница 38: ...acing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 87 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use...

Страница 39: ...the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown ...

Страница 40: ...houlder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 35 In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder s...

Страница 41: ...y in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 41 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 42: ...nded 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 Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while r...

Страница 43: ... belts offer protection for CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 43 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 44: ... 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 This is necessary be...

Страница 45: ...n a crash the 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 always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat sur...

Страница 46: ...arness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 46 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 47: ...rmanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a ...

Страница 48: ...p shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 51 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The ch...

Страница 49: ...to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because ...

Страница 50: ...loys 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 the inflating airbag Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the passenger s position Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn of...

Страница 51: ...stem holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the res...

Страница 52: ...xplains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments Lower Anchors Lower anchors A are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments B 5...

Страница 53: ...e top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and follow the...

Страница 54: ...located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position Fold down the rear seatback s to access the anchors See Rear Seat Operation on page 16 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 Re...

Страница 55: ...ns that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 50 for additional information 55 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 56: ...o secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injur...

Страница 57: ...he 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 attach the ...

Страница 58: ... using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint post...

Страница 59: ...estraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 2 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 2 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 3 Attach and tighten the lower attach...

Страница 60: ...If your child restraint 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 51 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 ...

Страница 61: ...e belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child 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 61 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 62: ...the Restraint on page 50 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag when an infant in a rear facing infant seat or a small child in a forward facing child restraint or booster seat is detected See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 230 for more...

Страница 63: ...d to turn off the 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 rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the ...

Страница 64: ...nstructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 8 When the passenger sensing s...

Страница 65: ...release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 65 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 66: ... you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 8 If the airbag is off the off indicator will come on and stay on when the key is turned to RUN or START If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove...

Страница 67: ...ult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle also has roof mounted side impact airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment Roof mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenge...

Страница 68: ...s They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past Roof mounted rollover airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicl...

Страница 69: ... control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best 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 a...

Страница 70: ...he system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 229 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 70 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 71: ...s in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The roof mounted rollover airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is located in the ceiling above the side windows 71 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 72: ...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 And if your vehicle has roof mounted side impact 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 of an ...

Страница 73: ...d how quickly your vehicle slows down In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags which adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more s...

Страница 74: ... impacts or in many side impacts Your vehicle has a seat position sensor which enables the sensing system to monitor the fore and aft position of the driver s seat Seat position sensors provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment Your vehicle has roof mounted rollover airbags and a rollover sensor See Airbag System on page 67 ...

Страница 75: ...See Off Road Driving on page 339 for tips on off road driving What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash In the case of a roof mounted rollover airbag the sensing system detects that the vehicle is about to roll over or has been in a severe frontal impact or a moderate to severe side impact The sensing system tr...

Страница 76: ... frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for roof mounted rollover airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After a frontal airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated Roof mounted rollover airbags are designed to deflate more ...

Страница 77: ... the interior lamps on and flash the hazard warning flashers when the airbags inflate You can lock the doors again turn the interior lamps off and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be the...

Страница 78: ...bol for off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 230 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to det...

Страница 79: ...bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued inflating airbag Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the passenger s position Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no...

Страница 80: ...r seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger s airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit tur...

Страница 81: ... passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front passenger s airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child r...

Страница 82: ...hicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag 82 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 83: ... safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 85 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates CAUTION ...

Страница 84: ...rvice manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 562 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures a...

Страница 85: ...f the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 542 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module rollover sensor module instrument panel steering wheel ceiling headlin...

Страница 86: ...der impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not work properly...

Страница 87: ...ety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt retra...

Страница 88: ... NOTES 88 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 89: ...New Vehicle Break In 123 Ignition Positions 124 Retained Accessory Power RAP 125 Starting the Engine 126 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 128 Engine Coolant Heater 128 Automatic Transmission Operation 129 Tow Haul Mode 135 Parking Brake 136 Shifting Into Park P 138 Shifting Out of Park P 140 Parking Over Things That Burn 140 Engine Exhaust 141 Running the Engine While Parked 142 Mirrors 143 Aut...

Страница 90: ...ith Three Round LED 156 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 162 Storage Areas 165 Glove Box 165 Cupholder s 166 Instrument Panel Storage Area 166 Center Console Storage Area 166 Luggage Carrier 166 Rear Seat Armrest 168 Cargo Cover Panels 168 All Weather Cargo Area 181 Top Box Storage 186 Sunroof 187 Section 2 Features and Controls 90 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Страница 91: ...is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 91 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 92: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This dev...

Страница 93: ...on page 93 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The vehicle s doors can be locked and unlocked from about 3 feet 1 m up to 65 feet 20 m away with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter with...

Страница 94: ...on See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 for additional information Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 118 Unlock Press the unlock button to unlock the driver s door If the button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors including the tailgate will unlock The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seco...

Страница 95: ...er has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle The vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it See Relearn Remote Key under DIC Operation and Displays on page 243 for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about four years The battery is...

Страница 96: ...2 Remove the old battery but do not use a metal object to do this 3 Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing up Use a type CR2032 battery or equivalent type Make sure the cover is on tightly so water will not get in 4 Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together 5 Test the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle 96 I n f o r m a t i o...

Страница 97: ...ransmitter 2 Remove the old battery but do not use a metal object to do this 3 Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down Use a type CR2032 battery or equivalent type 4 Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together Make sure the cover is on tightly so water will not get in 5 Test the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle 97 I n f ...

Страница 98: ...ast turned off If your vehicle has heated seats they will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to RUN Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do...

Страница 99: ...nutes for the engine to continue to run When you enter the vehicle during a remote start and the engine is still running turn the key to the RUN position to drive the vehicle If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press...

Страница 100: ...ote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 for additional information Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature it may have the remote start ready feature This feature allows your dealer t...

Страница 101: ... A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock the doors To lock or ...

Страница 102: ...ransmitter 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 unlock twice on the RKE transmitter This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can also program this feature using the Driver I...

Страница 103: ... following 1 Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter if the vehicle has one the power door lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock 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 vertical position Lockou...

Страница 104: ...ass through the seal 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 This will force outside air into your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 219 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page...

Страница 105: ...r 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 see a discharge spa...

Страница 106: ...ar 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 forward 3 While holding the rear glass in place press the glass catch release button C and pull the top of the rea...

Страница 107: ...ou in removing the rear glass 5 Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 107 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 108: ...more easily Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position the rear glass is securely stored 7 Push both latch levers up to the locked position You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly The rear seats can be returned to the normal position when the rear glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket 108 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 109: ... 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 rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles 4 With the rear glass tilted at an angle place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame 109 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 110: ... push the rear glass flat against the window frame Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you 6 Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly 110 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 111: ...ass 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 16 for more information 2 Standing outside of the vehicle hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you Rear Glass in Normal Po...

Страница 112: ...3 Lower the Midgate until it is flat Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket 112 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 113: ...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 engage the latches If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back do so u...

Страница 114: ...g in loss of lock unlock and rear vision camera function Power Running Boards Your vehicle may have power running boards The power running boards automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened Once the door is closed the running boards will automatically move back under the vehicle The vehicle must not be moving for the running boards to extend or retra...

Страница 115: ...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 115 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 116: ... windows have an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press down fully on the window switch then release to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch Window Lockout o Window Lockout The window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver s door armrest This ...

Страница 117: ...have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side to cover the side window Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both the driver s and passenger s sun visors Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on T...

Страница 118: ...ter a ten second pre alarm will occur The horn will chirp and the lights will flash If 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 The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power You can choose different feedback opti...

Страница 119: ...e the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the security light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm While the alarm is set the power door unlock switch will n...

Страница 120: ...hat may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void...

Страница 121: ...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 509 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the PASS...

Страница 122: ...d remove the key 4 Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the RUN position within five seconds of removing the original key 5 The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be programmed If you are driving and the security light comes on and stays on you may be able to restart your engine Your PASS Key III system h...

Страница 123: ...ts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 380 for the t...

Страница 124: ...SSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position and the RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN This is the position for driving It ...

Страница 125: ...ition while your vehicle is parked You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK The radio power windows if the vehicle has a sunroof a...

Страница 126: ...mediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Your vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system If the ignition key is turned to the START and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking until the veh...

Страница 127: ...hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly b...

Страница 128: ...Your vehicle has a memory function which allows the pedals to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 12 for more information Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater sho...

Страница 129: ...amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area...

Страница 130: ...e 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 left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly le...

Страница 131: ...estart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high spe...

Страница 132: ...itions If your vehicle has this feature see Driver Shift Control DSC later in this section Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the trans...

Страница 133: ...y feel different as the transmission determines the best settings When temperatures are very cold the Hydra Matic 6L80 automatic transmission s gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission This difference in shifting is normal Driver Shift Control DSC Your vehicle has a Driver Shift Control DSC The DSC co...

Страница 134: ...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 automatically shifted by the vehicle but SIXTH 6 cannot be used until the plus minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear The transmission will preven...

Страница 135: ...end of the shift lever to turn the tow haul on or off When the tow haul is on a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 242 for more information Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 380 for more information The tow haul mode works with the Autoride feature if the vehicle has this to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicl...

Страница 136: ...low down The system will then automatically command downshifts that reduces the vehicles speed until the brake pedal is no longer being pressed This indicates the desired vehicle speed has been reached The tow haul mode and grade braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control stalk While in the DSC mode grade braking is deactivated allowing the driver t...

Страница 137: ... parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a tra...

Страница 138: ...ou are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 380 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can le...

Страница 139: ...g it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set th...

Страница 140: ...N See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 129 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite ...

Страница 141: ...underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehic...

Страница 142: ...ne running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 366 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 or others could be in...

Страница 143: ...ng nighttime driving Compass Operation AUTO 3 Press and hold the auto highbeam button for approximately 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 after two seconds...

Страница 144: ...ccount for zone changes the compass could give false readings To adjust for zone changes do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the auto highbeam button approximately 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 you reach...

Страница 145: ...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 corner of the mirror f...

Страница 146: ... dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is lit If it is not press and hold the on off button until the green light comes on indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirro...

Страница 147: ...number appears in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired zone number appears in the display Release the button After approximately four seconds of inactivity the new zone number will be locked in and the compass temperature display will return 4 Calibrate the compass as described next 147 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 148: ...nd 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 calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a pap...

Страница 149: ...or Then press the arrows located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror Press B again to deselect the mirror Press C to fold the mirrors out to the driving position Press D to fold the mirrors in to the folded position If the mirrors are accidentally folded unfolded manually they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happens you w...

Страница 150: ...ehind you See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display on page 145 Curb View Assist If your vehicle has the memory package the outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist mirror function This feature may be useful in allowing the driver to view the curb when parallel parking This feature will cause the passenger s and or driver s mirror to tilt to ...

Страница 151: ...N A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger s side mirror may have convex glass A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat Your vehicle has a tu...

Страница 152: ...Service for you A complete OnStar Owner s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle For more information visit www onstar com or www onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days...

Страница 153: ...ed into the vehicle and may be used with Pre Paid Minute Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar Shared Minutes Plan To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor It is a feature of O...

Страница 154: ...al Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held radio frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not c...

Страница 155: ...s equipment Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held radio frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause ha...

Страница 156: ...tion 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 LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions below If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation with ...

Страница 157: ...mitter for fixed code programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outs...

Страница 158: ...he battery cover of the hand held transmitter 2 Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right When the switch is in the up position write on and when a switch is in the down position write off If a switch is set between the up and down position write middle 3 Input these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows Press and release all three buttons at the sam...

Страница 159: ...control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 55 seconds 7 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 8 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is s...

Страница 160: ...o not follow these actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Go to the garage Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the learn button After pressing the learn button you have 10 to 30 seconds to c...

Страница 161: ...al 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 should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease T...

Страница 162: ...nstructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universa...

Страница 163: ...ay require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indica...

Страница 164: ...ll previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If yo...

Страница 165: ...e shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button following this section Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote b...

Страница 166: ...ssing 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 Area Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats The console has both an upper and lower storage bin that can be opened by lifting up on the latches located at the front of the console lids The console may have an accessory power outlet i...

Страница 167: ...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 the release knobs on both sides of the rail counterclockwise to loosen it Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side Turn the release knobs on both sides of the rail clockwise to tighten it Try to slide the crossrail back and forth...

Страница 168: ...ion 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 covered by your warranty Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit Your vehic...

Страница 169: ...anels are labeled 1 2 and 3 Corresponding numbered labels are 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 169 I n...

Страница 170: ...ng needs 4 Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside 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 170 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 171: ...taching 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 171 I n f o r m a t i o nP...

Страница 172: ...h 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 172 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 173: ...rgo 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 173 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 174: ...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 174 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 175: ...7 Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to secure tightly Panels 3 2 1 Loaded 175 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 176: ...See Top Box Storage on page 186 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 Right Side Similar ...

Страница 177: ...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 sure that the pegs a...

Страница 178: ...t 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 178 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 179: ... 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 179 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 180: ... 3 Take the short strap and surround 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 180 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 181: ...argo panels on or off Midgate up or down rear glass in or out The vehicle has features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area Your vehicle is designed to quickly direct water out of the cargo box The top drain grates side rail channels catch cups Midgate drain cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat help do this 181 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 182: ...s E Water drainage area around both sides of the cargo box and tailgate side F Rear drains G Cargo floor H Cargo mat central area of mat is intended to be dry Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly be sure that the Midgate tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all parts are clean and not blocked with debris Follow the instructions given ...

Страница 183: ...e 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 168 for more information 2 Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle Flush the drain with clean water 183 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 184: ...nto 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 184 I n f o r m a t i o...

Страница 185: ... 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 104 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 185 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Страница 186: ...ty 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 the cargo lamps if ...

Страница 187: ...o switches in the overhead console that operate the sunroof Manual Open Manual Close To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the driver s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opene...

Страница 188: ...unroof To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time To close the sunroof 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...

Страница 189: ...ghting 212 Reading Lamps 212 Battery Run Down Protection 212 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 213 Accessory Power Outlet s 217 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 218 Analog Clock 218 Climate Controls 219 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 219 Outlet Adjustment 224 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 225 Instrument Panel Cluster 226 Speedometer and Odometer 227 Trip Odometer 227 Tachometer 227 S...

Страница 190: ...s 248 DIC Vehicle Customization 257 Audio System s 267 Setting the Time 269 Radio with CD and DVD 270 XM Radio Messages 300 Navigation Radio System 302 Rear Seat Entertainment System 302 Rear Seat Audio RSA 313 Theft Deterrent Feature 315 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 316 Radio Reception 317 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 318 Care of the CD and DVD Player 318 Fixed Mast Antenna 318 XM Satellite Radio A...

Страница 191: ... NOTES 191 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 192: ...Instrument Panel Overview 192 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 193: ... Cruise Control on page 201 K Tilt Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 195 L Horn See Horn on page 194 M Audio Steering Wheel Buttons See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 316 N Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 243 O Pedal Adjust Button See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 128 Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button If Equipped See Windshield Wa...

Страница 194: ...on the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle ...

Страница 195: ...ld the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel The button for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off A light on the button will display while the feature is...

Страница 196: ...information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 204 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically To signal a lane change raise or lower the lever for...

Страница 197: ... fuse See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 510 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 513 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248 To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off p...

Страница 198: ... 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 wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed t...

Страница 199: ...ettings for fewer wipes select the lower settings located closer to the off position on the multifunction lever The rain sensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from 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...

Страница 200: ...nder the climate controls Push the heated washer fluid button to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system The indicator light will flash This activation will initiate four heated wash wipe cycles The first heated wash wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur depending on outside temperature After the first wash wipe cycle it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles...

Страница 201: ... on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes cruise control is turned off If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control the cruise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 330 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the ...

Страница 202: ... 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 do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Press th...

Страница 203: ...ase it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press the RES button Each time you do this you will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control Press and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the st...

Страница 204: ...o much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press the cancel button on the steering wheel Press the On Off button on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition the cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The exterior lam...

Страница 205: ...nstrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps 2 Headlamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps...

Страница 206: ... been turned on Once the system has been turned on it will remain on each time the vehicle is started Additionally the IntellliBeam system must be enabled To enable the IntellliBeam system turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO with the turn signal multifunction lever in its neutral position The High Beam On Light will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on See Highbeam ...

Страница 207: ...system cannot detect other vehicle s lamps because of any of the following The others vehicle s lamp s are missing damaged obstructed from view or otherwise undetected The other vehicle s lamp s are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamp s cannot be detected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions Your vehicle s windshield is di...

Страница 208: ...liBeam press the IntellliBeam button on the mirror A different sensitivity setting is available for dealer diagnostics This is done by pushing and holding this button for 20 seconds until the IntellliBeam 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 Intelll...

Страница 209: ...iods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is in AUTO The transmission is not in PARK P The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on only your DRL lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker an...

Страница 210: ...ur headlamps when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected wh...

Страница 211: ...cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle you will need to press the fog lamp button again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Exterior Cargo Lamps You can use the cargo lamp if you need more light in the cargo area of your vehicle or in the top box storage units Some vehicles w...

Страница 212: ...utomatic operation press the button again so it is extended With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Exit Lighting Your vehicle has an illuminated entry exit feature When a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamp...

Страница 213: ...ltrasonic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued operate above speeds of 5 mph 8 km h The system does not detect objects more than 8 feet 2 5 meters behind the vehicle This detection distance limit may be reduced during warm weather or high humidity Also the system does not detect objects that are below your...

Страница 214: ...ff The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if the vehicle is in REVERSE R If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC PARKING ASSIST OFF will display on the screen URPA automatically turns back on each time the vehicle is started How the System Works When the shift lever is moved into REVERSE R the rear display will briefly come on to let you know the display is operating correct...

Страница 215: ...flash When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC screen and a red light will come on the URPA display when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE R This occurs under the following conditions The driver disables the system The parking brake pedal is depressed A trailer wa...

Страница 216: ...ther mechanical devices that interfere with URPA performance When URPA is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn URPA back on by pressing the rear park aid button the indicator light will flash for 3 seconds and then stay lit to indicate that URPA is off As always drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle Always look behind you being sure to check for other vehicles...

Страница 217: ...rranty Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off your vehicle Certain 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 for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other component...

Страница 218: ...push it in all the way and let go When it is ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may 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 To adjust the clock...

Страница 219: ...he vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Turn the knob counterclockwise 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 throu...

Страница 220: ...n and air inlet will be automatically controlled The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over about 40 F 4 C The air inlet will normally be set to outside air If it is hot outside the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle The light on the button will come on in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passen...

Страница 221: ...n switch the defrost button the AUTO button driver s side temperature knob or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed y9 z Fan The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Pressing this b...

Страница 222: ...on to turn the recirculation mode on When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle It can be used to reduce outside air and odors from entering your vehicle Recirculation may also help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly once the temperature inside the vehicle is less than the outside temperature The recirculation mode ca...

Страница 223: ...metimes 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 seats or heated and cooled seats see Heated Seats on page 10 or Heated and Cooled Seats on page 11 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can b...

Страница 224: ... from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 149 Notice Do not use a razor blade 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 ...

Страница 225: ...r vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you 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 y...

Страница 226: ...ou 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 226 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 227: ...ometer under DIC Operation and Displays on page 243 for more information If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero For more information see Trip Odometer under DIC Operation and Displays on ...

Страница 228: ... System on page 78 for more information Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on an...

Страница 229: ... airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle If the airbag readiness light stays ...

Страница 230: ...indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right f...

Страница 231: ...OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the p...

Страница 232: ...lso display the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248 for more information If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner to reduce the drain on the battery Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will come on when you set the pa...

Страница 233: ...n while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 378 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light ...

Страница 234: ...lar brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have ABS If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have ABS and there is a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted See Brake System Warning Light on page...

Страница 235: ...when the StabiliTrak system is active If the StabiliTrak system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service See StabiliTrak System on page 330 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the indicator on the gage moves towards the shaded in thermostat it means t...

Страница 236: ...your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 454 for more information This light will flash for approximately 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 462 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a...

Страница 237: ...ion 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 may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Mai...

Страница 238: ...ow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 402 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off...

Страница 239: ... Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not wor...

Страница 240: ...ollow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil That is a check to be sure the light works If it does not come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light ...

Страница 241: ...parking lamps are on See Exterior Lamps on page 204 for more information Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 201 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 197 241 I n ...

Страница 242: ... get more fuel as soon as possible Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or le...

Страница 243: ...n that was last displayed before the engine was turned off See DIC Operation and Displays on page 243 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel The DIC displays trip fuel and vehicle system information and ...

Страница 244: ...tton to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 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 ...

Страница 245: ... change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range cannot be reset Average Economy Press the trip fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMY displays This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 ki...

Страница 246: ...rees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Menu Items T Vehicle Information Press this button to scroll through the following menu items Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that ...

Страница 247: ... inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI kPa LEFT RIGHT Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI kPa LEFT RIGHT If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display See Inflatio...

Страница 248: ...lay This display shows no information DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Multiple messages may appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to ac...

Страница 249: ...essure message at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the set reset button If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label See Tires on page 454 Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 460 The DIC display also ...

Страница 250: ...ge will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle See Engine Oil on page 407 for additional information ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 422 for mo...

Страница 251: ...next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low this message will display and a chime will sound Refuel as soon as possible See Fuel Gage on page 242 and Fuel ...

Страница 252: ... low oil pressure has been corrected Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer See Engine Oil on page 407 PARKING ASSIST OFF After the vehicle has been started this message will display to remind the driver that the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system has been turned off Press the set reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC d...

Страница 253: ...or more information SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles if there is a problem with the battery charging system this message will display Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 232 Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories Have the electrical syste...

Страница 254: ...eans there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system If you see this message try to reset the system Stop turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds then start the engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingl...

Страница 255: ...tion STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message will display when you turn off StabiliTrak or when the stability control has been automatically disabled To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave StabiliTrak on However you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you wan...

Страница 256: ...fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light and message off TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system this message will display when the system is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle See DIC Opera...

Страница 257: ... and a chime will sound Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID If the washer fluid level is low this message will display Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Also see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 432 for more informatio...

Страница 258: ... 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 through the following settings ENGLISH default All messages will ap...

Страница 259: ...ettings and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select 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 102 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO D...

Страница 260: ... 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 There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ONLY The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN ONLY The horn will sound on the second...

Страница 261: ... press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and tailgate will be delayed When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and a door or the tailgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and tail...

Страница 262: ...gs OFF The exterior lamps will not turn on 30 SECONDS default The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds 1 MINUTE The exterior lamps will stay on for one minute 2 MINUTES The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain Choose one of the available settings and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the...

Страница 263: ...customization button until AUTO HIGH BEAMS 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 The Intellibeam system will be turned off ON The Intellibeam system will be turned on NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain Ch...

Страница 264: ...hrough the following settings OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R DRIVER MIRROR The driver s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R PASSENGER MIRROR The passenger s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R BOTH MIRRORS The driver s and passenger s outside mirror...

Страница 265: ... Choose one of the available settings and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it 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 12 for more information Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset butt...

Страница 266: ...g will remain Choose one of the available settings and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the DIC Press the customization button until DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press t...

Страница 267: ...mization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs The vehicle is no longer in RUN The trip fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection ma...

Страница 268: ...h all of its controls Familiarize yourself with its operation Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio s...

Страница 269: ...y Power RAP on page 125 for more information Setting the Time 1 Press the tune select knob the right knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until SET CLOCK appears on the display 3 Press the tune select knob to select SET CLOCK 4 Turn the tune select knob to adjust the time 5 Press the tune select knob to update the time VEHICLE TIME UPDATED will appear on the display If the CLOCK...

Страница 270: ...le keys pressing the key will switch the display back to the date set function The time and date will always appear on the radio display See Configurable Radio Display Keys under Radio with CD and DVD on page 270 for more information on configuring the keys Radio with CD and DVD Playing the Radio O Power Press this knob to turn the radio on and off Press and hold this knob for more than two second...

Страница 271: ...e or no adjustments by AudioPilot To use AudioPilot set the radio volume at a low to moderate listening level Begin listening while the vehicle is stopped with the motor running Turn the AudioPilot on by pressing the tune sel select knob to enter the main menu Then turn the tune sel knob until VNC AUDIOPILOT appears on the display Press the tune sel knob to turn AudioPilot on and off An X will app...

Страница 272: ...an button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and PSCAN appears on the display The radio will go to the first preset station play for five seconds and then go on to the next preset station Press this button again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band A LOCAL DISTANT Selection With this feature you can set the radio...

Страница 273: ...ppear on the display above the pushbutton that it is set to Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed for less than two seconds the station that was set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To set the preset stations with an equalization setting DSP digital signal processing setting or a PTY program type setting see each of these features later in this section When a preset statio...

Страница 274: ...TS HOME AWAY This feature gives you the ability to store two different kinds of station presets HOME can be used for stations available where you live and AWAY can be for stations available outside of your local broadcasting area To set preset stations for home and away perform the following steps 1 Press the tune sel knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune sel knob until PRESETS HOME AWAY app...

Страница 275: ...edly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out AUDIO EQUALIZER This feature allows you to select customized equalization settings To choose an equalization setting EQ0 through EQ5 perform the following steps 1 Press the tune sel knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune sel knob until EQUALIZER appears on the display 3 Press the tune sel knob to set the equalization setting Th...

Страница 276: ...exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out EQ0 will not appear on the display when in this mode Digital Signal Processing DSP This feature is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences To choose a DSP setting perform the following steps 1 Press the tune sel knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune s...

Страница 277: ...optimized for all seating positions XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada XM offers a large variety of coast to coast channels including music news sports talk traffic weather U S subscribers and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A se...

Страница 278: ...In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause 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 will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the p...

Страница 279: ...e display 3 Press the tune sel knob The message will appear on the display Once the message has been displayed MSG will disappear from the display until another new message is received TP Traffic Program TP will appear on the display when the radio detects a signal from an RDS station that has traffic announcement broadcast capability TA Traffic Announcement If TA appears on the display the tuned ...

Страница 280: ...tivating Program Type PTY Stations RDS and XM PTY allows you to search for stations with specific types of music The selectable PTYs are POP EASY TALK CNTRY Country CLASS Classical and JAZZ To activate program types perform the following steps 1 Press the tune sel knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the tune sel knob until PROGRAM TYPE MODE appears on the display 3 Press the tune sel knob to select...

Страница 281: ...time out Radio Message THEFTLOCK This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has been activated Take the vehicle to the dealer for service Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 300 later in this section for further detail Using the Six Disc CD Changer The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are load...

Страница 282: ...r in this section When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on the display above the pushbuttons in place of the preset stations if programmed M Load Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 The ignition and the radio can be on or off 2 Press and release the load button Please Wait will appear on the displa...

Страница 283: ...imes the normal speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display F4 CD FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within the track Holding the pushbutton will play at 10 times the normal speed After holding it for more than four seconds it will play at 20 times the normal speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ...

Страница 284: ...revious or next tracks at two tracks per second Release the button to stop searching and to play the track Scan Press this double arrow button to listen to each track for 10 seconds The CD will go to a track play for 10 seconds and then go on to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning SRCE Source Press this button to select a source either radio CD DVD or AUX if your vehicle has th...

Страница 285: ...ssions and 255 files Long file names folder names or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve 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 comple...

Страница 286: ...ns will search playlists Px first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has been played play will continue...

Страница 287: ... containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 M Load Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 The ignition and the radio can be on or off 2 Press and release the load button Please Wait will appear on the display 3 When INSERT appears on the display insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player...

Страница 288: ...d CD Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in...

Страница 289: ...on the current DVD in random rather than sequential order RDM TRCK will appear on the display Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off random play and advance to the next mode F6 DISP Display Press this pushbutton to display the time of the track Press this pushbutton again to display CD PLAY MODE or Seek Press the left single arrow button to go to the start of the current track Press it again ...

Страница 290: ...how the additional MP3 information 4 Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that specific information F1 TTLE Title To display the title name F2 ATST Artist To display the artist name F3 ALBM Album To display the album name F4 FLDR Folder To display the folder name 5 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait f...

Страница 291: ... repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using the DVD Player Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If the ignition and the radio are on the CD or DVD will begin playing A DVD may be loaded with the radio off but it will not ...

Страница 292: ...ttons 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...

Страница 293: ...l play mode F4 Forward If the DVD player is playing press and hold this pushbutton to enter fast forward mode Holding the pushbutton will play at four times the normal speed After holding it for more than four seconds it will play at 32 times the normal speed Release the pushbutton to return to normal play mode Press and hold this pushbutton if the DVD is playing to enter slow forward mode Holding...

Страница 294: ...in your vehicle F1 Play Pause Press this pushbutton to pause the DVD if it is playing Press Play F1 to restart the DVD if it is paused F2 Stop Press this pushbutton once to stop the DVD and retain your current position Press it again from the stopped state to return to the beginning of the disc F3 Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton if the DVD player is playing to enter fast reverse mode Holdin...

Страница 295: ...or turn to the right one notch to go to the next track If your vehicle has rear seat entertainment you can view the menu and playlist from your DVD audio disc on the video screen Turn on the video screen with the power button on the remote control to view and navigate the menu and playlists See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 302 for more information Playing a CD in the DVD Drive F3 Reverse...

Страница 296: ...rt of the current track Press it again to go to the previous track or press the right single arrow button to go to the next track Press and hold these buttons to change tracks at a rate of one per second TUNE SEL knob Turn to the left one notch to go to the start of the current track Turn it again to go to the previous track or turn to the right one notch to go to the next track Scan Press this do...

Страница 297: ...ton will advance to the next folder F5 MODE Press this pushbutton to select from NORMAL RPT TRCK and RDM TRCK Normal Sets the system for normal play of the DVD RPT TRCK Repeat Track Repeats the track over again RPT TRCK will appear on the display Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat play and advance to the next mode RDM TRCK Random Track Plays the tracks on the current DVD in random ...

Страница 298: ...cted in the front the audio from the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks in the rear will be played over the vehicle speakers You have the ability to select between AUX and DVD video on the video screen while listening to AUX audio See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 302 for more information on the auxiliary jacks SRCE Source Press this pushbutton to select the AUX display F2 DVD Press ...

Страница 299: ...configurable key to change 8 Turn the tune sel knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key 9 Press the tune sel knob when you have found the feature to be stored The display will update by showing the symbol of the feature that you selected next to the configurable key 10 Repeat the previous steps for each configurable key Once a feature is programmed to a key the feature will...

Страница 300: ... blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer avail...

Страница 301: ...orking properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID labe...

Страница 302: ... The driver has basic control of the whole audio system If the driver decides to globally turn the audio system off the driver can press and hold the power knob for more than two seconds to turn off the radio RSE rear seat entertainment and the RSA rear seat audio See Radio with CD and DVD on page 270 for more information If your vehicle has the navigation system see the Navigation System manual f...

Страница 303: ...he batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE sys...

Страница 304: ...ar pads do become damaged or worn out the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver to loosen then slide open the battery ...

Страница 305: ...input The white jack is for the left audio input The red jack is for the right audio input Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded A V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX butto...

Страница 306: ...hicle has this feature The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones earlier in this section for more information The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system if your vehicle has this feature The DVD player may be selected as an audio source on the RSA system See Rear Seat A...

Страница 307: ...t at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may 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 may also...

Страница 308: ...DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when using a DVD Q R q r Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu r Enter Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press this button to adjust the brightness scre...

Страница 309: ...n may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews u Next Track Chapter Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing a DVD video press the play button To stop fast reve...

Страница 310: ...a First Press Aux Video Source Aux Video Source Second Press DVD Media Aux Video Source Third Press Aux Video Source DVD Media Fourth Press Return to Default State Return to Default State d Camera Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypa...

Страница 311: ...both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter wind...

Страница 312: ...e your dealer for assistance The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have The video screen may display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message is displayed when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This messa...

Страница 313: ...listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources The rear seat passengers can control the same music sources the front seat passengers are listening to dual control or a different source For example rear seat passengers can listen to and control a CD through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the speakers The rear seat passengers ha...

Страница 314: ...d the seek up or seek down arrow until the display flashes to tune to an individual station The display will stop flashing after the buttons have not been pushed for more than two seconds This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio While listening to a disc press the seek up arrow to go to the next track or chapter on the disc Press the seek d...

Страница 315: ...iple discs are loaded This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press the PROG button to perform the menu function Enter Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number V...

Страница 316: ...as these features will not be muted 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 button for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar system If your vehicle a...

Страница 317: ... interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 ...

Страница 318: ...touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstan...

Страница 319: ...o adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again The volume level will change from the loud level to normal and NORMAL...

Страница 320: ... NOTES 320 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 321: ...9 Driving at Night 355 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 356 City Driving 360 Freeway Driving 361 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 362 Highway Hypnosis 363 Hill and Mountain Roads 364 Winter Driving 366 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 370 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 370 Recovery Hooks 371 Loading Your Vehicle 372 Truck Camper Loading Information 378 Towing 378 Towing Your Vehic...

Страница 322: ...r drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a co...

Страница 323: ... adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much i...

Страница 324: ...a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent...

Страница 325: ...re is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or ...

Страница 326: ... pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in thr...

Страница 327: ...ger to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 397 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away ABS will check itself You may hea...

Страница 328: ...p rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressu...

Страница 329: ...ery best braking Locking Differential If your vehicle has this feature your locking differential can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension RSS featur...

Страница 330: ...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 activate the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC TRACTION CONTROL OFF SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL STABILITRAK OFF SERVICE STABILITRAK If these DIC messages appear make sure the ...

Страница 331: ...d 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 off you may still h...

Страница 332: ...use the brake traction control to activate constantly Notice If you allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message ...

Страница 333: ...e speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going...

Страница 334: ... the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 397 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stoppe...

Страница 335: ...e defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge...

Страница 336: ...sroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cro...

Страница 337: ...e blind spot Check your vehicle s mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your vehicle s inside mirror activate the right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that if your vehicle s passenger side outside mirror is convex the ...

Страница 338: ...ip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If y...

Страница 339: ...ielding and a transfer case low gear range things that are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off road service This guide is for operating your vehicle off paved roads Also see Braking on page 326 Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you have left the great North American road system beh...

Страница 340: ...nished off road driving To reinstall the lower air dam do the following 1 Line up the snap features and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps 2 Install the two outboard bolts Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if the vehicle has them are ...

Страница 341: ...w as possible There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain does not toss things around You will find other important information in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle on page ...

Страница 342: ... and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can help quickly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you...

Страница 343: ... road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the ki...

Страница 344: ...specially 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 signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what is not Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly tr...

Страница 345: ...those hills that is just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or sh...

Страница 346: ...you do not want the wheels to start spinning or sliding Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route CAUTION Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up ...

Страница 347: ...ssion to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE R If the engine has stopped running you will need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to PARK P and restart the engine Then shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE R As you are b...

Страница 348: ...back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it is steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you cannot make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it What should I do A Set the parking b...

Страница 349: ...ottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help the brakes and they will not have to do all the work Descend slowly 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 cont...

Страница 350: ...wnhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to PARK P and while still braking r...

Страница 351: ...lover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill whee...

Страница 352: ...r 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 does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a ...

Страница 353: ...ires 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 poor steering and di...

Страница 354: ... 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 CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it ...

Страница 355: ... Do not drink and drive Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you cannot see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your vehicle s headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place ...

Страница 356: ...at the headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Road...

Страница 357: ...ng or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They may not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through l...

Страница 358: ...ections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come i...

Страница 359: ...re police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to ha...

Страница 360: ...r trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 361 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for ...

Страница 361: ... to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the righ...

Страница 362: ... for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clea...

Страница 363: ... to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get...

Страница 364: ...339 for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes 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 Shift down to let your engin...

Страница 365: ...long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could b...

Страница 366: ...tive warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 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...

Страница 367: ...roves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 327 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches...

Страница 368: ...rself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run ...

Страница 369: ...is 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 it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all...

Страница 370: ... h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth you can destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 476 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right That will c...

Страница 371: ... when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break 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 Your vehicle has recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle You...

Страница 372: ...mum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and 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 yo...

Страница 373: ...riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage 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 t...

Страница 374: ...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 2 374 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 375: ...ur vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants f...

Страница 376: ...truck you should make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on 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 You...

Страница 377: ... need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 339 Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Notice Overloading your ve...

Страница 378: ...ht is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height See Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches under Towing a Trailer on page 380 Truck Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry a slide in type camper Notice Adding a sli...

Страница 379: ...ed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 378 Autoride The Autoride feature provides improved vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed wheel to body position lift dive and steering position of...

Страница 380: ... your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in ha...

Страница 381: ...ry 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 load or trailer Tow...

Страница 382: ... 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 driving characterist...

Страница 383: ...h 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 Weight GCWR AWD 6 2L 3 42 7 600 lbs 3 447 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Combinatio...

Страница 384: ...W because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 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 percent of the total load...

Страница 385: ...s 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 lbs 578...

Страница 386: ...he 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 inflated to t...

Страница 387: ...y 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 safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2...

Страница 388: ...heck your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You l...

Страница 389: ...l working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads ...

Страница 390: ... 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 Schedule for...

Страница 391: ...al 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 battery press the tow h...

Страница 392: ...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 your vehicle with you...

Страница 393: ...ife System 410 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 412 Automatic Transmission Fluid 415 Engine Coolant 419 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 422 Engine Overheating 422 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 425 Cooling System 426 Engine Fan Noise 431 Power Steering Fluid 431 Windshield Washer Fluid 432 Brakes 433 Battery 437 Jump Starting 438 All Wheel Drive 443 Rear Axle 444 Front Axle 446 Headlamp Aimi...

Страница 394: ...g the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 482 Secondary Latch System 489 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 492 Spare Tire 495 Appearance Care 496 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 496 Fabric Carpet 498 Leather 499 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 499 Wood Panels 500 Speaker Covers 500 Care of Safety Belts 500 Weatherstrips 501 Washing Your Vehicle 501 Cleaning Exterior ...

Страница 395: ...lectrical Equipment 509 Windshield Wiper Fuses 509 Power Windows and Other Power Options 509 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 509 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 510 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 512 Underhood Fuse Block 513 Capacities and Specifications 518 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 395 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 396: ...it We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs You will get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 396 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 397: ...h other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State o...

Страница 398: ...rts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 562 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see ...

Страница 399: ...e or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock If the octane is less than 87 you may notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane...

Страница 400: ...itives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or if your vehicle expe...

Страница 401: ...olines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoli...

Страница 402: ...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 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 turn it slowly counterclockwise It will require more effort...

Страница 403: ...s 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 236 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 and Messages on page 248 for more information CA...

Страница 404: ...act with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things 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 CAUTION Things that burn can get on ...

Страница 405: ...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 405 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Страница 406: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6 2L engine here is what you will see 406 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 407: ... Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 426 K Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 431 L Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 433 M Underhood Fuse Block See Underhood Fuse Block on page 513 N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 432 Engine Oil If the ...

Страница 408: ...atched area at the tip of the dipstick you will need to add at least one quart liter of oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 518 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 rang...

Страница 409: ...he container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Pe...

Страница 410: ...rk properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best condi...

Страница 411: ... Engine Oil Life System has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufactu...

Страница 412: ... with a restriction indicator you should inspect the air filter restriction indicator at every oil change and replace the engine air cleaner filter when the indicator tells you to On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 83 000 km interval See Scheduled Mainte...

Страница 413: ...r 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 lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt If the engine air cleaner filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner Filter and Resetting the Air Filter...

Страница 414: ... 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 and be careful worki...

Страница 415: ...eduled Maintenance on page 523 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 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 little fluid could cause the transmissi...

Страница 416: ...ure 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 s side of the vehicle The dipstick handle has this graphic See Engine Co...

Страница 417: ...eck Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission 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 tr...

Страница 418: ...tch band on the dipstick If the fluid level is not within the HOT band and the transmission temperature is between 160 F and 200 F 71 C and 93 C add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the HOT band If the fluid level is low add only enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is...

Страница 419: ... only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 422 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the ...

Страница 420: ...h fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four time...

Страница 421: ...le 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 you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will bur...

Страница 422: ...ompartment Overview on page 406 for more information on location Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 235 In addition you will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and an ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message in the Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument panel See...

Страница 423: ... catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Th...

Страница 424: ...page 380 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 you have an air conditioner and it is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary 3 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off th...

Страница 425: ...he hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven t...

Страница 426: ...t 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 426 I n f o r m a t...

Страница 427: ...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 425 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 corrosion In addition the e...

Страница 428: ...ap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 419 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system includ...

Страница 429: ...reeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including t...

Страница 430: ...e cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 430 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 431: ...if you are operating your air conditioning system the fans may change to high speed and you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and indicates that the cooling system is functioning properly The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering ...

Страница 432: ...s on page 533 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against free...

Страница 433: ...e tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first i...

Страница 434: ...only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 232 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 523 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking of...

Страница 435: ... even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s p...

Страница 436: ...sult in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your 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 GM torque specificatio...

Страница 437: ...e wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemica...

Страница 438: ...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 it could cause a g...

Страница 439: ...her 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 The remote positive terminal if equipped is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To uncover the remote...

Страница 440: ...N 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 If you accidentally g...

Страница 441: ...rts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the 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 t...

Страница 442: ...jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remot...

Страница 443: ... the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover if equipped to its original position All Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All Wheel Drive be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section There are two additional systems that need lubrication When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine h...

Страница 444: ... plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and ...

Страница 445: ...ding taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 0 04 inch to 0 75 inch 1 0 mm to 19 0 mm below the...

Страница 446: ...he level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level 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 enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the ...

Страница 447: ...ould be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud on it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all o...

Страница 448: ...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...

Страница 449: ... 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 449 I n f o r m a t i ...

Страница 450: ...riously injured Have your dealer 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 do the following A Stoplamp Turn Signal Taillamp B S...

Страница 451: ...t counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 6 Press a new bulb into the socket insert it into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws 451 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 452: ...ll the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker Lamp 194 Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer 452 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i ...

Страница 453: ...ssembly 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 away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 53...

Страница 454: ... on page 372 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 460 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden im...

Страница 455: ...ation Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustration is an example of a typical P Metric tire sidewall A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for mor...

Страница 456: ...facture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 473 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried ...

Страница 457: ...he load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic tra...

Страница 458: ...le on page 372 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on l...

Страница 459: ...ded tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 460 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the be...

Страница 460: ...ight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation o...

Страница 461: ...ype gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the...

Страница 462: ...inflation pressure to 3 psi 20 kPa above the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 372 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 460 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses...

Страница 463: ...ed on the instrument panel cluster and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive the vehicle This could be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pre...

Страница 464: ...ed This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning ...

Страница 465: ...PMS sensors may also be matched to each tire wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure If increasing the tire s air pressure do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire s sidewall You will have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to matc...

Страница 466: ...e and repeat the procedure in Step 6 9 Proceed to the driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 10 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver s side rear tire the horn chirp will sound two more times to signal the tire learning mode is no longer active Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 11 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire ...

Страница 467: ...esired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels Se...

Страница 468: ...nsor Identification Codes under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 462 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 518 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any ru...

Страница 469: ...need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing 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 o...

Страница 470: ... tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 455 for additional information CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly ...

Страница 471: ...hat have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 462 Your vehicle s original equipment tires are listed on the T...

Страница 472: ...ty control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and have them properly ...

Страница 473: ... 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 performance of tires depends ...

Страница 474: ...eparately 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 give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or your ...

Страница 475: ...e you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Fla...

Страница 476: ...at It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving especially if you maintain your vehicle s tires properly If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the ac...

Страница 477: ... place Turn on your vehicle s hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 194 for more information CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people 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 Pu...

Страница 478: ...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 To remove the jack and wheel blocks do the following 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 478 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 479: ... the jack E by turning the wing nut C counterclockwise 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 Stora...

Страница 480: ...are tire refer to the following graphics and instructions A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension J Spare Tire Lock Top Box Storage Unit Passenger s Side 480 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 481: ...access hole Be sure the hoist end F of the extension connects to the hoist shaft The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 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 eng...

Страница 482: ...can be pulled up through the wheel opening 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you will be using include the jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 482 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e...

Страница 483: ... of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet 483 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 484: ... is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown Jacking Locations Overall View 484 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e ...

Страница 485: ...he 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 far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Front Position 485 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 486: ...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 4 Remove all the wheel nuts 5 Take off the flat tire Rear Position 486 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 487: ...r dirt off 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 7 Install the spare tire CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire 9 Tighten each wheel nut by hand The...

Страница 488: ... specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 518 for the wheel nut torque specification 11 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When you reinstall the full size wheel and tire you must also reinstall the wheel cover with attached plastic nuts the plastic nut caps or the smooth center cap If you are reinstalling a wheel cover wi...

Страница 489: ...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 do the following 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwis...

Страница 490: ...ortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper 490 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 491: ...ION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under th...

Страница 492: ...g the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 482 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your ...

Страница 493: ...xtension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension J Spare Tire Lock 1 Put the tire A on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire retainer D downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions I and wheel wre...

Страница 494: ... 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 hoist shaft access cover 494 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o...

Страница 495: ... inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 482 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 492 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or ...

Страница 496: ...icle s interior When cleaning your vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use ...

Страница 497: ...amage to your vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage your interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Use only mild neutral pH soaps Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt For liquid clea...

Страница 498: ...b soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with pl...

Страница 499: ...anel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permane...

Страница 500: ...ntly so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water 500 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 501: ...ash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 507 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning a...

Страница 502: ...ce Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if...

Страница 503: ...ades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaning liquid or powder and water solution The windshield is clean if beads do not form when it is rinsed with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades a...

Страница 504: ...g brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Notice I...

Страница 505: ...ies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches...

Страница 506: ...osened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Althoug...

Страница 507: ...heel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo...

Страница 508: ...tificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model desig...

Страница 509: ...o get 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 combination...

Страница 510: ...X PWR2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight DDM Driver Door Module CTSY Dome Lamps Driver s Side Turn Signal LT STOP TRN Driver s Side Turn Signal Stoplamp DIM Instrument Panel Back Lighting RT STOP TRN Passenger s Side Turn Signal Stoplamp BCM Body Control Module UNLCK2 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Feature LCK2 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Feature 510 I n f o r m a t i o...

Страница 511: ...or Lamps UNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature OBS DET Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist LCK1 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature Fuses Usage REAR WPR Not Used COOLED SEATS Cooled Seats DSM Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver s Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector 511 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 512: ...Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 BRAKE CLUTCH Brake Clutch Harness Connector SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector 512 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 513: ...derhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle To access the fuse relay block push in on the tabs on the end of the fuse relay block cover and lift To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 513 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 514: ...Fuses Usage 1 Not Used 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control Automatic Level Control Exhaust Fuses Usage 3 Left Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 4 Engine Controls 514 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 515: ...hicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger s Side High Intensity Discharge Lamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors Fuses Usage 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump 21 Not Used 22 Rear Washer 23 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Left Side 24 Trailer Park Lamps 25 Driver s Side Park Lamps 26 Passenger s Side Park Lamps 27 Fog Lamps 28 Horn 29 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Solenoid 30...

Страница 516: ...trol 44 Liftgate Release 45 OnStar Rear Seat Entertainment Display Fuses Usage 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Heated Steering Wheel 49 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition Compass Temperature Mirror 50 Rear Defogger 51 Airbag System Battery 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 54 Automatic Level Control Compressor Relay SEO Upfitter Usage 55 Climat...

Страница 517: ...72 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 73 Climate Control Blower 74 Power Liftgate Module 75 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed 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 Pu...

Страница 518: ...ee your dealer 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 coolant so that the fluid is w...

Страница 519: ... Additional Required Services 525 Maintenance Footnotes 527 Owner Checks and Services 529 At Each Fuel Fill 529 At Least Once a Month 530 At Least Once a Year 530 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 533 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 535 Engine Drive Belt Routing 536 Maintenance Record 537 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 519 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 520: ...icle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Impr...

Страница 521: ...intenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your ...

Страница 522: ...have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 562 Owner Checks and Services on page 529 tells you what should be checked when to c...

Страница 523: ... the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 410 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your second se...

Страница 524: ... wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 467 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 530 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services on page 525 Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system...

Страница 525: ...60 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 412 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Cha...

Страница 526: ...control system An Emission Control Service See footnotes and g Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service See footnote l 526 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 527: ...nspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and axle seals for leaks c Visually inspect hoses and hav...

Страница 528: ...l make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Inspect system Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatur...

Страница 529: ...hey are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 407 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep ...

Страница 530: ...the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 467 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 start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 136 Do not use the acce...

Страница 531: ...gins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever p...

Страница 532: ...lowly 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 GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required Hood Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear co...

Страница 533: ... mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 419 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Ke...

Страница 534: ...ing requirements of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant 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 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 i...

Страница 535: ...ined from your GM dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25313348 A1519C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 21 6 inches 55 0 cm 15284095 Rear 11 8 inches 30 0 cm 15173728 535 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 536: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 536 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 537: ...he boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 520 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 529 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 537 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 538: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 538 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 539: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 539 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 540: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 540 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 541: ...e 548 Courtesy Transportation 552 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 555 Collision Damage Repair 556 Reporting Safety Defects 560 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 560 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 561 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 561 Service Publications Ordering Information 562 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information 541 ...

Страница 542: ...ber of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the United States contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 888 446 2000 We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt ...

Страница 543: ...esolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Aut...

Страница 544: ...spute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Altern...

Страница 545: ...er your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Sav...

Страница 546: ... 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 1 800 496 9994 Fax Numb...

Страница 547: ...le 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 GM Mobility Assistanc...

Страница 548: ...dillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Who Is Covered Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator regardless of ownership A person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage The following services are provided in the United States during the Bumper to Bumper warranty period and in Canada during the Base Warranty coverage...

Страница 549: ...ssistance To ensure security the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lock out service is provided Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle If your vehicle will not start Roadside Service will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership In the United States replacement keys made at the...

Страница 550: ...hting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination anywhere in North America along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip To request this service please call us toll free at 1 800 268 6800 We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible but it is best to allow three weeks before yo...

Страница 551: ...r have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away In the United States or Canada customers call Roadside Service 1 800 882 1112 Any customer who has access to a TTY or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 888 889 2438 daily 24 hours Cadillac ...

Страница 552: ...st in reducing your inconvenience Courtesy Transportation is not part of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact yo...

Страница 553: ...our daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs and public transportation is used as shuttle service the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance contact your dealer and must be supported by original re...

Страница 554: ... coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not 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 yo...

Страница 555: ...se commonly called Event Data Recorders EDR In a crash event computer systems such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collisio...

Страница 556: ...maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle has OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manu...

Страница 557: ...of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform prope...

Страница 558: ...acturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there ha...

Страница 559: ...any from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are dr...

Страница 560: ...ssional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no c...

Страница 561: ...cle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Re...

Страница 562: ...vides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the service bulletin reference ...

Страница 563: ...nd Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices ar...

Страница 564: ... NOTES 564 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Страница 565: ...ee After an Airbag Inflates 76 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 Where Are the Airbags 70 All Wheel Drive 443 All Wheel Drive AWD System 333 Analog Clock 218 Antenna Fixed Mast 318 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 319 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 327 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 234 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 504 Care of Safety Belts 500 Chemical Paint Spotting ...

Страница 566: ...17 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 319 Automatic Headlamp System 210 Automatic Transmission Fluid 415 Operation 129 Autoride 379 B Battery 437 Run Down Protection 212 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 362 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 327 Emergencies 329 Parking 136 System Warning Light 232 Brake Pedal Throttle 128 Brakes 433 Braking 326 Braking in Emergencies 329 Break In New Vehicle 123 Bulb Re...

Страница 567: ... Infants and Young Children 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 51 Older Children 39 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 60 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 62 Where to Put the Restraint 50 Chime Level Adjustment 319 Cigarette Lighter 218 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 504 Exterior Lamps Lenses 502 Fabric Carpet 498 F...

Страница 568: ... Offices 546 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 542 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 547 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 561 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 561 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 560 Roadside Service 548 Service Publications Ordering Information 562 D Daytime Running Lamps 209 Defensive Driving...

Страница 569: ...Fuse Block 512 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 509 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 510 Electrical System cont Power Windows and Other Power Options 509 Underhood Fuse Block 513 Windshield Wiper Fuses 509 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 412 Battery 437 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 236 Coolant 419 Coolant Heater 128 Coolant Temperature Gage 235 Drive Belt Routing 536 Engine Compartment Overview 406 Exhaust ...

Страница 570: ...ling a Portable Fuel Container 404 Filling Your Tank 402 Fuels in Foreign Countries 401 Fuel cont Gage 242 Gasoline Octane 399 Gasoline Specifications 399 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 512 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 509 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 510 Underhood Fuse Block 513 Windshield Wiper 509 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 235 Fuel 242 Speedometer 227 Tachometer 227 Garage Door O...

Страница 571: ...er 219 Highbeam On Light 241 High Speed Operation Tires 462 Highway Hypnosis 363 Hill and Mountain Roads 364 Hood Checking Things Under 404 Release 405 Horn 194 How to Use This Manual 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 23 I Ignition Positions 124 Infants and Young Children Restraints 42 Inflation Tire Pressure 460 Instrument Panel Overview 192 Storage Area 166 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 211 ...

Страница 572: ...der 241 Malfunction Indicator 236 Oil Pressure 240 Light cont Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 230 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 228 Safety Belt Reminder 228 Security 240 StabiliTrak Indicator 235 Tire Pressure 236 Tow Haul Mode 242 Lighting Entry Exit 212 Loading Your Vehicle 372 Locking Differential 329 Lockout Protection 103 Locks Delayed Locking 102 Door 101 Lockout Protection 103 Power Door...

Страница 573: ...nce 523 Using 521 Your Vehicle and the Environment 520 Malfunction Indicator Light 236 Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals 12 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 248 Midgate 104 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror with Intellibeam OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 143 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 145 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 149 MyGMLink com 545 N Navigat...

Страница 574: ... Foldaway Mirrors 149 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 425 Owner Checks and Services 529 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 505 Park Aid 213 Park P Shifting Into 138 Shifting Out of 140 Parking Assist 213 Brake 136 Over Things That Burn 140 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 230 Passenger Sensing System 78 Passing 336 PASS Key III 120 PASS Key III Operation 121 Power Accessory Outlet s 217...

Страница 575: ...urity Locks 103 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 35 Rear Seat Armrest 168 Rear Seat Audio RSA 313 Rear Seat Entertainment System 302 Rear Seat Operation 16 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 32 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 145 Reclining Seatbacks Power 14 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 533 Recovery Hooks 371 Recreational Vehicle Towing 379 Remote K...

Страница 576: ...o Wear Safety Belts Properly 23 Safety Belts cont Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 22 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 35 Rear Seat Passengers 32 Right Front Passenger Position 31 Safety Belt Extender 38 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 31 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 30 Safety Warnings and Symbols 4 Scheduled Maintenance 523 Seats Head Restraints 15 Heated...

Страница 577: ...als Turn and Lane Change 196 Spare Tire 495 Installing 482 Removing 478 Storing 492 Specifications Capacities 518 Speedometer 227 StabiliTrak System 330 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 235 Starting Your Engine 126 Steering 333 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 316 Steering Wheel Heated 195 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 195 Storage Areas All Weather Cargo Area 181 Center Console Storage Area 166 Cupholder s 16...

Страница 578: ...s cont If a Tire Goes Flat 476 Inflation Tire Pressure 460 Inspection and Rotation 467 Installing the Spare Tire 482 Pressure Monitor System 462 Removing the Flat Tire 482 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 478 Secondary Latch System 489 Spare Tire 495 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 492 Tire Sidewall Labeling 455 Tire Terminology and Definitions 457 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 473 Wheel Al...

Страница 579: ...tifunction Lever 196 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 213 Understanding Radio Reception 317 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 473 Universal Home Remote System 154 155 Operation 156 162 V Vehicle Control 326 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 372 Symbols 5 Vehicle Customization DIC 257 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 555 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 508 Service Parts Identification Lab...

Страница 580: ...ance 474 Different Size 472 Replacement 474 Where to Put the Restraint 50 Windows 115 Power 116 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 199 Washer 200 Washer Fluid 432 Wiper Blade Replacement 453 Wiper Blades Cleaning 503 Wiper Fuses 509 Wipers 198 Winter Driving 366 X XM Radio Messages 300 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 319 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 520 580 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e d...

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