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Содержание 2003 Suburban

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Страница 2: ... Center DIC 3 52 Audio System s 3 70 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 35 Driving YourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service and AppearanceCare 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 All Wheel Drive 5 50 Rear Axle 5 51 Four wheel Drive 5 52 Front Axle 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 60...

Страница 3: ...f you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No C2316 A First Edition You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle If you do this it will help you...

Страница 4: ...g I These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I 1 I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen II ...

Страница 5: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle 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 refe...

Страница 6: ...Y BELT WHEN ATTACHING MOVESEAT FULLY v s REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY rHEN SECURE CHILD SEAT WINDOW l h DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALLA FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING SIGNALS TURN LAMPS Pf A FLASHER ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM COOLANT G I ENGINE OIL PRESSUR...

Страница 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Suburban Tahoe vi ...

Страница 8: ...yBeltComfortGuidesfor Children and Small Adults 1 41 Safety Belt Extender 1 43 Child Restraints 1 44 Older Children 1 44 Infants and Young Children 1 46 Child Restraint Systems 1 49 Top Strap 1 53 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 54 Children LATCH System 1 56 Where to Put the Restraint 1 52 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in aR...

Страница 9: ...anAirBag Inflates 1 74 Passenger Sensing System 1 76 Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 79 AddingEquipment to YourAirBag Equipped Vehicle 1 79 Restraint System Check 1 80 CheckingYourRestraintSystems 1 80 Replacing RestraintSystemPartsAfter a Crash 1 81 1 2 ...

Страница 10: ...edal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat you can adjust it with this lever located at the front of the seat Lift the lever to unlock the seat Using your body slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place ...

Страница 11: ... Moving the whole horizontalcontrol upordown raises or lowers the entire seat cushion If your vehicle has power reclining seats you can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback Move the recliningfront seatback rearward orforward by moving the control toward the rear or the front of the vehicle See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the...

Страница 12: ...igh medium and low The indicator light will glow to indicate the level of heat selected To heat only the seatback pressthe vertical button with the heated seatback symbol An indicator light on the button will glow to designate thatonly the seatback is being heated The engine must be running for them to operate The heated front seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off If you still wa...

Страница 13: ...buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t doits job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle ...

Страница 14: ...uces the chance of a neck injury in a crash To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustable They work the same as the front seat head restraints except theydo not tilt forward and rearward 1 7 ...

Страница 15: ...front of the vehicle by pulling the top of the seat forward When you do the seat bottom will release Pull the seat forward until it stops Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked in place 60 40Split Bench Seat TahoeNukon The rear seat may have a 60 40 split seat which may be folded down to give you more cargo space Subur...

Страница 16: ...own the head restraint will automatically fold rearward to allow a flat load floor for cargo or entry to the third row seat if equipped To fold pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion Then pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward After folding the seat cushion fully forward pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat If the seatback cannot fold flat ...

Страница 17: ... position 4 Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place Make sure that the buckles on the driver s side seatback are accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions On TahoeNukon models make sure the head restraints are returned to the upright position 50 50Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50 50 split b...

Страница 18: ...s into the upright position Push forward on the seatbackto make sure it is locked into position If the seatbackisn t locked it c Ad move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatbackto be sureit is locked I If the support rod isn t properly engaged the folded third row seat could come loosein a sudden stop or crash That ...

Страница 19: ...nd pull on the seat Make sure the support To return the seat to the seating position do the following 1 Push forward on the seat and release the support 2 Secure the support rod in its stored position on the 3 Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop lock rod underside of the seat into place 4 Lift up on the carrying handle to make sure the seat is locked in place 5 Return the seatback to...

Страница 20: ... while pullingthe seat out 5 While holding the rear of the seat up roll the seat out of the vehicle If the seatbackL t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatbackto be sure it is locked A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle ...

Страница 21: ...ace If the latches do not lock try tilting the rear of the seats upwards 2 Once the latches are engaged let the seat drop into place Release the lever labeled 1 to return the seat to its upright position 3 Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor If your vehicle has a full bench seat...

Страница 22: ...a t c k isn t lockeb it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked If the support rod isn t properly engaged the folded third row seat could come loosein a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to people and damageto your vehicle Always be sure the support rod is properly enga...

Страница 23: ...ly engaged in the lock 6 Push and pull on the seat Make sure the support rod is holding it firmly in place Use the seat in this position only when necessaryfor additional cargo space To return the seat to the seating position do the following 1 Push forward on the seat and release the support 2 Secure the support rod in its stored position on the 3 Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop...

Страница 24: ...The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded 3 To unlatch the seat from the floor pull up on the release lever labeled 2 located at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of the seat up off the floor 4 Squeeze the release lever located in the lower middle to unlatch the seat from the floor while pulling the seat out 5 While holding the rear of the seat up roll the seat out of the vehic...

Страница 25: ...h The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising therear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To reinstall the full bench seat do the following 1 While holding the rear of the seat up slide the front wheels into the slots on the floor The front latches should lock into place If the latches do not lock try ...

Страница 26: ...ack will go to an upright position Folding the Seatbacks __ he seatbac t locked could n ve forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded forward to give you more cargo space On SuburbanNukon XL models with rear bucket seats the head restraints need to be re...

Страница 27: ...up on the strap loop located at the rear of the seat cushion and pull the seat cushion up Then fold it forward 2 Pulltheseatback release lever up and pull the seatback forward Then fold it until it is flat If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion try moving the front seat forward and or bringing the front seatback more upright 1 20 ...

Страница 28: ...a load floor do the following 1 Release the panels from the seatbacks by pushing forward on the latches 2 Then fold the panels back to cover the rear seat footwell area If you have removed the head restraints to fold the rear bucket seat be sure to reinstall them on the seatback after it has been returned to the normal seating position 1 21 ...

Страница 29: ...icle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely da erous 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 all...

Страница 30: ... crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t 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 Aftermorethan 30 yearsof safety belts in vehicles the I facts are...

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Страница 32: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle itcould be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 25 ...

Страница 33: ...side down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckleand get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplementalsystems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale...

Страница 34: ...ious injuries and deaths occur at speeds ofless than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and chiidren And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 44 or Infants...

Страница 35: ... Don t 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 Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure Ifthe belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 43 Make sure the release butt...

Страница 36: ...his applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a c...

Страница 37: ...elt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You c be seriouslyhurt if yt st Jlder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body 1 30 ...

Страница 38: ... in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 31 ...

Страница 39: ...d if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 32 ...

Страница 40: ...e too far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 33 ...

Страница 41: ...is twisted across the body Youcan be seriousl d bya tv I belt In a crash you wouldn t 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 1 34 ...

Страница 42: ...n Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way Ifyou slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 35 ...

Страница 43: ... works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this happens unintentionally just let the belt go back all the way and start again If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in thecenter ...

Страница 44: ...When you sit in a center seating position other than in the second row you have a lap belt A lap safety belt does not have a retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 37 ...

Страница 45: ...belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twis...

Страница 46: ...ck If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 43 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 down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 39 ...

Страница 47: ...d 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 s a sudden stop or a crash I 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 aga...

Страница 48: ...ulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide availablefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 For the second row remove the guide from its storage clip on the trim panel near the side of the seatback For the third row remove the guide from its storage clip on the si...

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Страница 50: ...or use an easy entryseat if your vehicle has one Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the sea...

Страница 51: ...y 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 saferif 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 out of the vehicle Older children need to use s...

Страница 52: ...d the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one Never do this Here two childr...

Страница 53: ...he child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrainedwh...

Страница 54: ...igh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to CAUTION Continued holL t Forexan e in z rashat c y 2 nph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be securedin an appropriate restraint 1 47 ...

Страница 55: ...eight and height limitations for a particularchild restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s w...

Страница 56: ...ld sabdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s 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 continu...

Страница 57: ...of the infant The harness 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 1 50 ...

Страница 58: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Страница 59: ...older child riding in a booster seat Never put a child in a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the passenger air bag status indicator shows off Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously inj...

Страница 60: ... top tether It can help restrainthe child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equippedchild restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others requirethe top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap...

Страница 61: ...ctions say Top Strap Anchor Location TahoelSuburbanNukonNukon XL models without rear seats Top strap anchor loops are located at the bottom rear of the front seat cushion for the right front passenger s position SuburbanNukon XL Models without Rear Seats Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself TahoelSuburbanNuko...

Страница 62: ...er seating position in the third row Third Row Bench Seat SuburbanNukonXL Second Row Seat Bucket Seats Similar TahoeNukon models A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row Don t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position because there s no place to anchor the top strap 1 55 ...

Страница 63: ...op Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle may have the LATCH system If it does you ll find anchors A in the second row seats where the seatback meets the seat cushion To assist you in locatingthe lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating positionwith the LATCH system will have a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion 1 56 ...

Страница 64: ...to use the system you need either a forward facingchild restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facingchild restraint that has attaching points B as shown here 1 57 ...

Страница 65: ...estraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System or Securing Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraintin your vehicle 1 a Child Restraint in a Center RearSeat With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to sec...

Страница 66: ...Top Strap on page 1 53 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions directions to be sure it is secure 5 Pushand pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Chil...

Страница 67: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 60 ...

Страница 68: ...nd pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lowe...

Страница 69: ... Third Row The center seat position in the third row has a lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the childrestraint when and as the instructions say See Top Strap on page 1 53 if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run t...

Страница 70: ...int you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or iarger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Don t use child ...

Страница 71: ...t front passenger s air bag inflates Thisis because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat unless the air bag isoff _I If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you need to secure a rear facingchild restraint in the right front passenger s seat the passenger s air bag must be off...

Страница 72: ... has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint if you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat position See P...

Страница 73: ...belt Make sure the release button i s 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 retractorto set the lock 1 66 ...

Страница 74: ...ndicator will light and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START If the on indicator is lit the passenger s frontal air bag has not been turned off If this ever happens turn the vehicle off unbuckle the safety belt and perform the steps to install the rear facing restraint again After restartingthe vehicle if the air bag still doesn t turn off install the infant restraint in a rear seat pos...

Страница 75: ...impactair bag for the driver the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injur...

Страница 76: ...than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something CAUTION Continued hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflatein frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle shouldwear a safety belt properly whether or not there san ...

Страница 77: ... a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See A...

Страница 78: ...t front passernger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 71 ...

Страница 79: ...must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag When Should an Air Bag Inflate Frontal Air Bags The driver s and right front passenger sfrontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe fronta...

Страница 80: ... determine if the air bags should deploy at a reduced level or at full depoyment Side Impact Air Bags Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems on page 1 68 Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can va...

Страница 81: ...oward the air bag Side impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s a...

Страница 82: ... with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands are bag inflation It records the status of the ...

Страница 83: ...on page 3 38 If your rearview mirror doesn t have either of the indicators pictured below then your vehicle doesn t have the passenger sensing system Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator Canada The passenger sensing system willturn off the right front passenger sfrontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passen...

Страница 84: ...aint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 64 of this manual If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with ...

Страница 85: ...g system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to...

Страница 86: ...air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or height they may keep the air bag system from wo...

Страница 87: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need re...

Страница 88: ...a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seatparts repaired or re...

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Страница 90: ...23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 25 Four wheel Drive 2 28 All Wheel Drive withStabilitrak 2 32 Parking Brake 2 35 Shifting Into Park P 2 36 Shifting Out of Park P 2 38 Engine Exhaust 2 40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 40 Mirrors 2 42 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 42 Automatic Dimming RearviewMirrorwith Onstar Compass and Temperature Display 2 42 Automatic Di...

Страница 91: ...meLink Transmitter StorageAreas Glove Box Cupholder s Front Storage Area CenterConsole Storage Area 2 51 2 53 2 54 2 57 2 57 2 57 2 57 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 57 Rear Storage Area 2 59 Convenience Net 2 59 Cargo Cover 2 59 Sunroof 2 60 Vehicle Personalization 2 61 Memory Seat 2 61 2 2 ...

Страница 92: ... the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Страница 93: ...d you lock your keys inside the vehicle Onstat may beable to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStaP System on page2 51 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to FederalCommunications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to t...

Страница 94: ...try System Operation on page 2 5 0 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s ...

Страница 95: ... go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle anyremainingtransmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last a...

Страница 96: ...olt 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Resynchronize the transmitter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter CR2032 or equivalent battery positive side up 1 Insert a dime or similar object in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the dime 2 7 ...

Страница 97: ...vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive vehicles may be unable to getout A child can be overcome by extremeheat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from ha...

Страница 98: ... to lock all the doors at once Press the recessed side of the switch with the unlock symbol to unlock all the doors at once If your vehicle has the delayed locking feature see Delayed Locking later in this section Press the top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off Operating the power locks may interact with the th...

Страница 99: ...ce 2 Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock Programmable Automatic Door Locks if your vehicle has power door locks it is equipped with a feature that enables you to program your power door locks Your vehicle left the factory programmedto automatically lock all doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P and all doors unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P Youcansetthe automa...

Страница 100: ... unlock to indicate you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the auto lock unlock setting will not be modified The following is a list of the available programming options e e e All door locks Only the driver s door unlocks Press the lock side of the power lock switch on ihe door pmei G W and then the unlock side once All doors IocW...

Страница 101: ...e the lever rearward 4 Close the door 5 Do the same thing to the other rear door The rear doors or your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ig...

Страница 102: ...e outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all theway See Engine Exhaust in the Index To open a mechanical lock system from the outside insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the glass and liftgate The liftgate glass can be opened using the button on the liftgate after the doors...

Страница 103: ...nger s side door Then pull the handle on the left door edge out and pull the door open To close the doors close the driver s side door first After securely closing the door close the passenger s side door Make sure both doors are latched securely To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle put your key in the lock and turn it clockwise If you have power door locks you can lock the side doorsas...

Страница 104: ... the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Страница 105: ... active See Ignition Positions on page2 21 Pull up the front edge of the switch to raise the window Press the forward edge of the switch to lower the window Express Down Windows The driver and passenger windows also has an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press the front edge of the window switch for one secondto activate the express down mode T...

Страница 106: ...ill illuminate To disengage the feature press the switch again and the indicator light will go off When the button is not engaged the passenger spower windows will operate Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors if equipped You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protectio...

Страница 107: ...1 2 3 Open the door Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter The security light should come on and flash If using the remote keyless entry transmitter the door does not need to be open If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not be activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off Close all doors The security light wil...

Страница 108: ...turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placingthe key in the ignition and turning it to START Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open or with the remot...

Страница 109: ...restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the security light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock systemis not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protectedby Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses an...

Страница 110: ... aren t yet brokenin Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the key to four different positions C A L A LOCK This position locks your...

Страница 111: ...ed Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift toPARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn t...

Страница 112: ...ice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you couldchange the way the engine operates Before addingelectrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle is equipped with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and b...

Страница 113: ...1IO volt AC outlet PIL lg the cord into an una wnded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine besure to unp...

Страница 114: ...arking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless youhave to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move CAUTION Continued su enly IU or 4 lers cl De injure J be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P in the Index ...

Страница 115: ...Notice Damage to your transmission caused by shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racingisn t covered by your warranty DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to...

Страница 116: ... This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud orwere up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position on ahill On cold days approximately 32 F 0 C or colder y...

Страница 117: ...ine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive See the appropriate text for the transfer case in your vehicle Notice Driving in the 4 WHEEL HIGH 4HI or 4 WHEEL LOW 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life...

Страница 118: ...t the vehicle s power is sent only to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of traction the system will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI 4HI Use the 4HI position when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehi...

Страница 119: ...for service See Service 4WD message under Driver lnformafion Center DIC on page 3 52 Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4 hi or AUTO 4WD switch This can be done at any speed except when shifting from 4LO and the indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminatedwhen the shift is completed Shifting into 2HI Press and release the 2 hi switch This can be done at any...

Страница 120: ...but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following 1 Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will 2 Set the parking brake not roil 3 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN 4 Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle 5 Put the transmission i...

Страница 121: ...erent modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes All Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak With this feature engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time This is like four wheel...

Страница 122: ...nal Vehicle Towing on page 4 53 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 for more information indicator lights in the switches show which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service An indicator light will flash while shifting the transfer case It will...

Страница 123: ... before shifting your transmission into gear If the AWD switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the AWD indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following 1 Make sure the vehicle is parke...

Страница 124: ...ng brake pedal with your left foot A chime will activate and the warning light will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph 5 km h for at least three seconds To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ...

Страница 125: ... or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer caseis in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Pulltheshiftlever...

Страница 126: ...with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL And ifyou leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine run...

Страница 127: ...s occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic ...

Страница 128: ...Parking Over Things That Burn JS 1 tcan burn could touc lot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 39 ...

Страница 129: ...g into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine WhileYou Are Parked It s better not to park with the engine running Butifyou ever have to ere are some thi7gs to know Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhau...

Страница 130: ...uld be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer caseis in a drivegear not in NEUTRAL Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifti...

Страница 131: ...ng and the outside temperaturewill both appear in the display at the same time 6 On Off This is theon offbutton Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more informationon calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheitand Celsius do the foll...

Страница 132: ...until the green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessaryto adjustthe compassto compensate for compass varianceif you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessaryto adjustfor compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s ma...

Страница 133: ...splay the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayedin 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 in one of two ways Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction or drive the v...

Страница 134: ...both appearin the display at the same time The dual display can be turned on or off by briefly pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button for approximatel...

Страница 135: ...may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if oneof the following occurs e e e If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle After approximatelyfive seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused bya mag...

Страница 136: ...iance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds Passenger Air Bag Indi...

Страница 137: ...sted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors the controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror The mirrors also...

Страница 138: ...lector switch located above the mirror control to the middle position Press the right side of the mirror control to fold the mirrors toward the body of the vehicle The mirror glass on one or both sides of the vehicle may automatically adjust before the mirror folds inward When the mirror glass or mirror starts moving you can release the mirror control To return the mirrors and the mirror glass to ...

Страница 139: ...the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position You may be able to enabled disablethis feature through the Driver InformationCenter See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 52 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat I A convex mlrror can make thin...

Страница 140: ...ar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are Automatic Notificationof Air Bag Deplo...

Страница 141: ...ntertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar Personal Calling and Onst...

Страница 142: ... Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferencethat 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 and 2 this device must accept any int...

Страница 143: ...cy 1 800 355 3515 Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these stepsto program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and orthird transmitter to the r...

Страница 144: ...ached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for two seconds then release Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or othe...

Страница 145: ...s to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under Programming HomeLinkO Individual buttons can not be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramminga Single HomeLinkO Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkO Button To program a device to HomeLi...

Страница 146: ...etween the bucket seats TG open it press the button and swing the console lid open The console has a place to store coins Your console has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use Luggage Carrier If you have the luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved back a...

Страница 147: ...ush the release handle back into the latched position and slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure the latch snaps securely into place If you need to carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as they will go Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are...

Страница 148: ...p keep small loads like grocery bags in place during sharp turnsor quick stops and starts The net is not designed for larger heavier items To install the net attach the hooks to the raised cargo tie downs Then attach the cord loops to the button retainers in the side trim Cargo Cover Cargo Tie Downs Your vehicle may be equipped with cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that allow you to strap ca...

Страница 149: ... a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays The sunshade will not close when the sunroof is open If a hand arm or other object is blockingthe sunroof glass panel as it is closing the glass panel will stop at the obstruction After the obstruction is removed the glass panel can be closed or opened Use care not to leave the sunroof open for longperiods of time as debris may collect in th...

Страница 150: ...esponds to the memory buttons labeled land 2 on the driver s door To store your memory seat throttle and brake pedals mirrors and radio presets do the following 1 Adjust the driver s seat includingthe seatback recliner lumbar and side wing area throttle and brake pedals both of the outside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver lor 2 button ...

Страница 151: ...the memory buttons or power seat controls Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on the driver s door h This button is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat positionwhen exiting enteringthe vehicle The seat position can be personalizedfor both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Select the desired drive...

Страница 152: ...ger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 38 DualAutomaticClimate Control System 3 24 Speedometer and Odometer 3 37 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 37 Battery Warning Light 3 4Q Voltmeter Gage 3 40 Brake System Warning Light 3 41 Anti Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light 3 42 Traction Off Light 3 43 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 44 Transmission Temperature Gage 3 44 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 46 Oil Pressure Ga...

Страница 153: ...teering Wheel Controls 3 124 DVD Distortion 3 125 Understanding Radio Reception 3 125 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 126 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 127 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 127 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 127 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 128 XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System 3 128 DAB Radio Antenna System 3 128 Chime Level Adjustment 3 128 3 2 ...

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Страница 156: ...System J Comfort Control System K Instrument Panel FuseBlock L HoodRelease M SteeringWheel Control Buttons N CenterInstrument Panel Utility Block 0 Tilt WheelLever P ParkingBrakeRelease Q Lighter and Accessory Power Outlets R StorageArea If Equipped S Ashtray T Glovebox Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front ...

Страница 157: ...ve triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle The tilt steering wheel lever ...

Страница 158: ...sitions 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 isfinished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete y...

Страница 159: ... to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the instrumentpanel cluster will come on Release the le...

Страница 160: ...ld push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window WasherNViper 1 This control is located on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 or 2 For long ...

Страница 161: ... 0 off t Resume Accelerate w Set If you apply your brakes the cruise control will disengage Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safelyat a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or inheavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t ...

Страница 162: ...light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume acceleratebriefly You ll go right ...

Страница 163: ...ntrol Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you setearlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed Whe...

Страница 164: ...uminate when this position is selected too ParkingLamps Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following 0 Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights RoofMarkerLamps IfEquipped 5 0 Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You can switch your headl...

Страница 165: ...tart your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to that change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrumentpanel brightness control is in the full bright position See I...

Страница 166: ...er and otherlamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was used When you turn the headlamp switch off the headlamps will go off and your DRL lamps will illuminate provided it is not dark outside Shifting the transmission into PARK P will allow y...

Страница 167: ...celled 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 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch If your vehicle has this feature this switch includes wiring provisionsfor a dealer or a qualifiedservice center to install an auxiliary roof lamp This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel...

Страница 168: ...ing the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position If the dome override button is pressed in the lamps will not come on Fron...

Страница 169: ...he button in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome reading glove box and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 10 m...

Страница 170: ... outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located near the center of the instrument panel or on the front console if equipped Pull OR the ashtray door to open it Notice Don t put papers or other ...

Страница 171: ...nob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery f Vent This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is delivered through the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets The flow can be divided between ventand floor outlets depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings 1 2 Floor This setting directs most of the a...

Страница 172: ...he windshield and the side window vents Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor vents 4 2 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor vents with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window vents Recirculation The recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and or dust fro...

Страница 173: ...n again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog modeto clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to removefog or frost from the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select one of the following modes 3 Defog This mode directs the...

Страница 174: ...e inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to ad...

Страница 175: ...rol system With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle f L If your vehicle is equipped with the dual automatic climate control system memory seats and memory mirrors you can store and recall theclimate control settings for temperature air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the trans...

Страница 176: ... If the temperature settings are notthe same the opposite side temperature settingwill be displayed for an additional five seconds Duringthe five second status display the current mode andblower speed will be displayed Driver s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto manually raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle The display will show the t...

Страница 177: ...ot outside the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start witha 74 F 23 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Turn the driver s or passenger s side temperature knob t...

Страница 178: ...oor This mode directs most of the air to the floor vents Some air also comes outof the defroster and side window vents Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The recirculation button cannot be selected in the floor mode I Recirculation Press this button to turn the recirculation...

Страница 179: ...on to select this setting This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets Front Defrost Pressthe front defrost buttonto defrost the windshield The system will automatically control the fan speed if you selectdefrostfrom AUTO mode Ifthe outsidetemperatureis 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioningcompressor will automatically runto help dehumidifythe air and dry the windshield Rea...

Страница 180: ...t outlets they can be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louver up or down to direct the airflow Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects...

Страница 181: ...led air turn the knob clockwise To decrease the flow of cooled air turn it counterclockwise To turn the fan off turn the knob to the off position To operate the rear system using the front control just turn the knob to the fan position you want I Front Control To increase and decrease the flow of cooled air to the rear vents turn the knob to the fan speed you want AUX A C I I Rear Control To use t...

Страница 182: ...g located on the front climate control panel also allows the driver to turn off the rear seat passenger seatcontrols from the front seat Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area Turn the knob clockwise toward the read area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Kn...

Страница 183: ...n the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area Turn the knob clockwise toward the read area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwisetoward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery fi Vent This setting directs the air through the console outlets 2 Bi Level Air is...

Страница 184: ... adjust the airflow speed turn the knob located on the left side of the control panel To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel to increase or decrease the temperature To regulate airflow location adjust the right knob on the control panel The system also AUTO settings that can automatically control the fan speed and or mode of the air delivery to t...

Страница 185: ...button to turn the rear seat comfort controls on or off 2 Mode Press this button to select the air delivery and setting and AUTO mode Temperature Press this button upordownto increase or decrease the temperature setting A8 8v Fan Press this button up or down to adjust the fan speed 3 34 ...

Страница 186: ... let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section youshould not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gage...

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Страница 188: ... off press the reset button Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run To display the hour meter turn the ignition off press and hold the reset button for at least four seconds The hour meter will be displayed for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned on Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm...

Страница 189: ...art your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will havea passenger air bag status indicator L I Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator United States If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on whe...

Страница 190: ...er sensing system See your dealer for service Ifthe 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 air bag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because th...

Страница 191: ...system problem Have it checked right away Driving with this light displayed could drain your battery Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range If ...

Страница 192: ... serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake The light will flash if the parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph 5 km h Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts ...

Страница 193: ...brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady If the regular brake system warning light ...

Страница 194: ...ve the shift lever to FIRST l the light will come on and stay on to indicate that the traction system is off This is normal operation To turn the system back on move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST 1 the light should go off See TractionAssist System TAS on page 4 9 The light will come on and stay on if the TAS automatic engagement feature has been turned off To turn the system ...

Страница 195: ... is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark If the gage reaches the 260 F 1 25 C mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped witha transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmissionfluid The normal oper...

Страница 196: ... below 260 F 127 C If the transmission continues to operate above 265 F 13O C contact your nearest dealer or the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your ...

Страница 197: ...that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacementof 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 y...

Страница 198: ... follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service 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 Your Tank on page 5 9 The diagnostic system can determine if...

Страница 199: ...issions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincialand 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 l...

Страница 200: ...evel or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 62 and Engine Oil on page 5 17 D c t k c J if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your eng...

Страница 201: ... four wheel drive and the front axle engages Tow HauI Mode Light 7 whenthetow haulmode This light is displayed has been activated Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal See Four wheel Drive on page 2 28 for more information For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 3 50 ...

Страница 202: ...e 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 less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Lo...

Страница 203: ...eering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed above and you will turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by using the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the informationthat was last displayed before the engine was turned ...

Страница 204: ...NOMY This shows how many miles pergallon of fuel your vehicle is getting for the personaltrip based on current and past driving conditions PERSONAL AVG MPH This shows the vehicle s average speed for the personal trip PERSONAL o o ANNUAL This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent You can reset the personal trip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset s...

Страница 205: ...button to scroll to the hourmeter The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing the reset stem on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the season odometer is displayed Annual Log Press the trip button or the reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to scroll to the annual log The annual log shows the mileage accumulated since it was last reset ...

Страница 206: ...will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment in time The instant fuel economy cannot be reset GM Oil Life SystemTM Press the...

Страница 207: ...ONRECALL PERIMETER LIGHTING REMOTELOCKFEEDBACK REMOTEUNLOCKFEEDBACK HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT EASYEXITSEAT DISPLAYUNITS E M DISPLAY LANGUAGE The driver s preferencesare recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitteror by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press the personalizationbutton until ALARM WARNING TYPE a...

Страница 208: ... Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Doors Locks Automatic Unlocking Press the personalizationbutton until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor automatic unlocking press the sel...

Страница 209: ...options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 61 Perimeter Lighting Press the personalizationbutton until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalizationfor perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is...

Страница 210: ... button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalizationbutton until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalizationfor the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the D...

Страница 211: ...select it and move on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalizationbutton until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalizationfor curb view assist press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressingthe select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the...

Страница 212: ...TS appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices If you choose English all information will be displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon Choose one of the two options and press the personalization button wh...

Страница 213: ...at some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the select button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can ...

Страница 214: ...on mode See Engine Overheatingon page 5 30for further information BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation this message will appear on the DIC Driving with this problem could drain your battery Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE AIRBAG If there is a pro...

Страница 215: ...If the brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but the supplemental brake assist system may not operate properly In theevent of a vacuum loss you may not have vacuum power assist for braking The brake CAUTION Continued Continued pedal will be harder to push and it will take longer to stop If you continue to drive with this message displayed it can lead to a crash Have the brake s...

Страница 216: ...the turn signaVmultifunctionlever to the off position Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display If the liftgate is open while the ignition is in RUN this message will appear on the DIC display and you will hear a chime Turn the vehicle off and check the liftgate Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display Pressing the select but...

Страница 217: ...king properly if theREDUCED BRAKE POWER message is displayed If this message comes on and stays on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The brake pedal will be harder to push andit will take longer to stop I CAUTION Continued If the message is no longer displayedafter you have pulledoff the road and stopped you can continue driving However if the message is still displayed or if it c...

Страница 218: ...the DIC For more informationsee TractionAssist System TAS on page 4 9 TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high the message center will display this message When the transmission enters the protection mode y u may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal the display will turn off and the transmission s...

Страница 219: ...n the DIC Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to seeif the message still appears on the DIC Pressing the select button...

Страница 220: ... making the most of whatever road conditions will permit The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on when you press the Stabilitrak button 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 i...

Страница 221: ... to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your au...

Страница 222: ...nute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another 2 seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for your time to update AM FM ...

Страница 223: ...han four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttonslet you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM six ...

Страница 224: ...the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position selecr BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zer...

Страница 225: ...le In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect informationthat will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letterswill appear on the displayinstead of the frequency RDS stations may also providethe time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the pro...

Страница 226: ...rive automatic volume increasesthe volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DISP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is availabl...

Страница 227: ...to another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal 4 SCAN b Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds The radio will produce one beep The radio will scan to a stati...

Страница 228: ...shbutton Setting the Tone BassTTreble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce ...

Страница 229: ...on RDS XMTMand DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE will appear on the display LIST knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows to take you to the category s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that category and th...

Страница 230: ...or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast ...

Страница 231: ...pped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks thecurrent frequency for traffic support Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcaststraffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic anno...

Страница 232: ...han 30 seconds Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Channel not in service Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly This channel is not current...

Страница 233: ...king properly The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is ...

Страница 234: ...n to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and h...

Страница 235: ...isc will stop but remain in the player CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it...

Страница 236: ...ble 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 you are tuned to an RDS station the station name orthe 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...

Страница 237: ...rive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume 3 86 level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is av...

Страница 238: ...o another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal 4 SCAN b Press and hold oneof the arrows for more than two seconds The radio will produce one beep The radio will scan to a station...

Страница 239: ...ch pushbutton Setting the Tone BasdTreble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will prod...

Страница 240: ...RDS XMTMand DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE will appear on the display LIST knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows to take you to the category s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that category and the c...

Страница 241: ...ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements AL...

Страница 242: ...B when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcaststraffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support This function does not apply to XMTMSatellite Radio Service Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM orDAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements Wh...

Страница 243: ...ncryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Signal Loading XM Loss of signal Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and process...

Страница 244: ...ou receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Unknown io ID not known If you receive this messagewhenyou tune to channel 0 you may have a receiver fault Consult with yo...

Страница 245: ...ous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playingfrom 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginningof the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to ...

Страница 246: ...lection for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is playing The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE DISC Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio Press this button to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Eject Press this button to st...

Страница 247: ...and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DlSP or the eject symbol If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds If pressed when the...

Страница 248: ...start of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD 4 SCAN b To scan the disc press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the disc Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DlSP D...

Страница 249: ...ay have an overhead Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicatingthat the DVD is available and can be listenedthrough your vehicles speakers To listen to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the radio display The current radio source will stop and the DVD soundwill come through t...

Страница 250: ... In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect informationthat will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead o f 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 251: ...s this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t wantto use automatic volume select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between th...

Страница 252: ...y tune up or down you may be tuning to another station or to another frequency The display will show your selections k SEEK I Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal k SCAN I Press and hold eitherSCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears ...

Страница 253: ...selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnreble AUDIO Push the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TREB and push a...

Страница 254: ...e radio will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTMand DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 2 3 4 5 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen Select a category by turning the P TYPE knob Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the category and tak...

Страница 255: ...ly be turned on This function does not apply for XMTMor DAB Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttonslet you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performingthe following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 3 S...

Страница 256: ...ation does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display For DAB Canada only if y...

Страница 257: ...XMTMRadio Messages after 4 second delay 3 106 ...

Страница 258: ...ory Name not available INo Info No Texthformational message available INot Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label channel0 Radio ID not known I I Messages cont d label is needed to activate 3 107 ...

Страница 259: ...ou will hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another disc The disc player takes up to six disc...

Страница 260: ...y pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sensean error and will try to eject the disc several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have tried to push it in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at...

Страница 261: ...ever you play a compact disc For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section k SEEK I Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN I Toscanonedisc pressand ...

Страница 262: ...f pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that ...

Страница 263: ...from that disc those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be due to one of the following reasons You re driv...

Страница 264: ...Disc DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote control Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled ...

Страница 265: ...dify the video screen display characteristics Menu Navigation Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu Enter Press this button to select items within a menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or RAP If ...

Страница 266: ...isc within 25 to 30 seconds The disc will then be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of this disc automatically DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not able to be read or if the disc format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Er...

Страница 267: ...en s position as desired When the video screen is not in use push it up into its latched position The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in either the up or the down position The video screen contains the infraredtransmittersfor the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control If the screen is in the closed position the infrared signals will ...

Страница 268: ...tton to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews G Source Press this button to toggle between the DVD player and an auxiliary source H Stop Press this button to stop the play of a DVD or CD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD I Previous TracWChapter Press this b...

Страница 269: ... Next TracWChapter Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following the bottom of the remote control Make sure that they are installed correctly 1 Remove the battery compartment door located 0 1 7 2 Replace the two AA batteries in the...

Страница 270: ...period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the front of the DVD console The RCA jacks allow you to connect audio and video from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to your RSE system just as you would to a standard television Standard RCA cables are needed to connect the auxili...

Страница 271: ...ys transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones previouslyfor more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audioto the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio you may adjus...

Страница 272: ... the DVD player or on the remote control Change the display mode The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc Problem In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong The remote control does not work RecommendedAction Check the signal coming from the auxiliary device and make sure that the connection and...

Страница 273: ...layer Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes I lost the remote and or the headphones What is the best way to clean the video screen Recommended Action This could be caused by interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle See your dealer for assistance Wipe the video screen with a soft cloth that is 1 damp with water Rear S...

Страница 274: ...ur vehicle is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service or DAB if your vehicle is equipped with DAB depending on your vehicles options v SEEK A While listening to AM FM1orFM2 XM1 or XM2 DAB1 or DAB2 press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and stay there If the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different stations While listening to a cassette tape p...

Страница 275: ... The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls You can control ce...

Страница 276: ...OLv Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease volume DVD Distortion You may experience audio distortion in the IR headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the Onstar System Unde...

Страница 277: ...this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault I f this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For b...

Страница 278: ...ape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side withou...

Страница 279: ...ep this antenna clear ofsnow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle is purchased in Canada anddriven into the UnitedStatesthe DAB radio antenna system will not function DAB radioreceptionis availablein Canada only The performance of your DAB system may be affected if your sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of your DAB ...

Страница 280: ... RoadDrivingwithYour Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 22 Driving at Night 4 36 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 38 QUADRASTEERTM 4 16 City Driving 4 41 Freeway Driving 4 42 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 43 Highway Hypnosis 4 44 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 44 Winter Driving 4 46 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 50 Towing 4 53 Towing Your Vehicle 4 53 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 53 Loading Y...

Страница 281: ...d collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet theyare common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensivedriving maneuver in both city and ruraldriving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brakeor turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating ...

Страница 282: ...nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s 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...

Страница 283: ...ing will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets the...

Страница 284: ...e right answer What if there s 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 s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to th...

Страница 285: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4of a second But that s 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 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 10...

Страница 286: ...ake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while t...

Страница 287: ...bout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computeris programmed to make the most of availabletire 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 a...

Страница 288: ...ay have a Traction Assist System TAS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The traction control system is enabled every time your vehicle is started The system will activate ...

Страница 289: ...or stops the light will go off and TAS will be on again This is normal A Traction AssistSystem Anti LockBrakeSystem or engine relatedproblem has been detected and the vehicle needs service If the vehicle has been driven with the TAS system on for long periods of time or if the vehicle has gone through many severalhigh speed braking maneuvers the system may be automatically disabled The system will...

Страница 290: ...ng the same procedure Whether the TAS is set to come on automatically or not you can always turn the system on or off by pressing the TAS on off button Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle 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 rear wheels has no traction and the other d...

Страница 291: ...vehicles must be in all wheel drive mode to turn the system on or off When the system is turned off the traction off light will illuminate and the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will appear on the DIC to warn the driver that both the stability system and part of the traction control system are disabled Your vehicle will still have brake traction control when Stabilitrak is off but will not be able...

Страница 292: ...comes on due to heavy braking and or because the traction control system has been continuously active do not allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively If you do the traction off light will flash to indicate that you may be causing damage to your transfer case This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty You should immediately reduce engine power until the tractionoff ligh...

Страница 293: ...ips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienceddriver 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 wh...

Страница 294: ... and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer aroun...

Страница 295: ...til the turn is complete The 4 Wheel Steer system is equipped with three different driving modes Two wheel steering 2 Fourwheel steering 4 Fourwheel steering with a trailer mode q 4 3 II The switch is located on the instrument panel 2 In this mode the vehicle will operate like any other vehicle with two wheel steering If you want to use 2 wheel steer mode and your vehicle is not in this mode press...

Страница 296: ...els will turn in opposite directions This helps the vehicle make tighter turns such as during parking cornering and turning into tight spaces L Higher Speeds 40 m p h 64 km h and above At higher speeds the front and rear wheels will turn in the same direction This improves stability of the vehicle during lane changes and sweeping turns 4 Wheel Steer tow mode When towing a trailer the 4 wheel steer...

Страница 297: ...y off center For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 Car Washes for QUADRASTEERTM Equipped Vehicles Notice Because your vehicle has a wider rear track a small number of older car washes may be too narrow for your vehicle Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes may damage your vehicle Only use conveyor system car washes with 13 inch 33 cm wide conveyor rails and or stationary w...

Страница 298: ...ng another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 0 Drive ah...

Страница 299: ... are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your 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 f...

Страница 300: ... acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if i...

Страница 301: ...Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable The front bumper lower air dam is held in place...

Страница 302: ...om the retainer 3 Pull the push pins and lower air dam assembly away from the retainers until the lower air dam is free When you re back on roads though be sure to replace the air dam Notice Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flowto the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the frontof your vehicl...

Страница 303: ... all the information about your four wheel drivevehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roadingwhere you ll be driving If you don t know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permissio...

Страница 304: ...icle on page 4 56 and Tires on page 5 6I Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns We recognize these concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting 8 environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational driving obey all posted...

Страница 305: ...what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your ve...

Страница 306: ...ter Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the ve...

Страница 307: ... seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness don t drive the hill Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s 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 0 Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in place...

Страница 308: ...Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill Useyourheadlampseven during the day They to let opposing traffic know you re there make you more visible to oncoming traffic 1 ningordrivingacrosssteep 1 s canbe dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriou...

Страница 309: ...wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibilityof a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when goi...

Страница 310: ...ause the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission toPARK P But do not shift the transfer caseto NEUTRAL Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel High 4 High or 4 Low position Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a...

Страница 311: ...hem you could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that s not too steep to drive down may be too steepto drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Nevergo downhill withthetransmi...

Страница 312: ...ps sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over 0 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 wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the t...

Страница 313: ... path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand your wheels won t get goodtraction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you...

Страница 314: ...s Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deepthe water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles...

Страница 315: ...raking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be ...

Страница 316: ...own on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the appro...

Страница 317: ...et suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edgeof the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled w...

Страница 318: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet b kes can cause acci nts T y won t 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 4 39 ...

Страница 319: ...an come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water FIOL or rushingwater creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehic...

Страница 320: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 42 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross 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 ch...

Страница 321: ...w 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 speedto the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors The...

Страница 322: ...ear comfortableclothing and shoes you can easily drive in is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a tr...

Страница 323: ...ave 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 e 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 sleepy pull off the road into a res...

Страница 324: ... going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill inNEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and...

Страница 325: ...sher fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective 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 you...

Страница 326: ...have traction assist keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page4 50 Even though your vehicle has a traction system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction...

Страница 327: ...un can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be...

Страница 328: ... smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel ...

Страница 329: ...wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you 1 your tires spinat I pe they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle canoverheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above25...

Страница 330: ...d a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedalwhile you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in theforward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use you...

Страница 331: ...ight out Never pull on the hooksat 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 4 52 ...

Страница 332: ...tionand equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additi...

Страница 333: ...eon page 2 28for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the following vehicle 6 the i ion 9 Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake ...

Страница 334: ...e the followingprocedureto tow your vehicle 1 Firmly set the parking brake 2 Shift the transmissionto PARK P 3 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 4 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See four Wheel Drive on page 2 28for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to th...

Страница 335: ...t or rear axle The Certificationflire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity See Front Axle Reserve Capacity later in this section And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out 10 noi bad your ve le an vie lan the GVWR or either the maximum trontor rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change theway your vehicle handles These coul...

Страница 336: ...l See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving in the Index Level Control Self Adjusting The self adjusting rear suspension is available on C K 1500 vehicles and is available with the premium smooth ride suspension package This type of level control will provide a leveled riding position as well as improved handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions A hydraulic pump inside each ...

Страница 337: ...hen the height is being adjusted If a self equalizing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch AutorideTM The AutorideTMfeature will provide a superior 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...

Страница 338: ...ailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle No...

Страница 339: ... this informationcan be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh less than 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e e e Don t tow a trailer atall during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other part...

Страница 340: ...pressing the button again at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off The vehicle will automaticallyturn off tow haul every time it is started Tow haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 of the vehicle s Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR See Weight of the Trailer later in this section Tow haul is most useful unde...

Страница 341: ...tedassuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargoin the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight IVehicle I Axle Ratio IMaximum Trailer Weight IGCWR IC 1500 2WD I4800 V8 5 700 Ibs 2 585 kg 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg 6 700 Ibs 3 039 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 994 kg 1 5300V8 6 700 Ib...

Страница 342: ...kg 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg 1 6000 V8 wI4WS 7 600 Ibs 3447 kg 9 600 Ibs 4354 kg 14 000 Ibs 6 350 kg 16 000 Ibs 7 257 kg I 8100 V8 I 3 73 I 10 400 Ibs 4 717 kg I 17 000 Ibs 7 718 kg I Suburban YukonXL t I 4 10 I 12 000 Ibs 5 448 kg I 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 681 kg maximum GCWR limited to 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg on vehicles with 2...

Страница 343: ... and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Osha...

Страница 344: ...ation Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the rig...

Страница 345: ...ler or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chain 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 2 000 Ibs 900 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to instal...

Страница 346: ...the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mindthat the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as y...

Страница 347: ...g will respond more quickly and it may take additional practice to get used tobacking up with four wheel steering Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike ...

Страница 348: ...ne off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheatingon page 5 30 You really should no ark your vehic w...

Страница 349: ...level ground use the steps that follow Always put the shift lever fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set If the transfer case on four wheel drive vehicles is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer caseis in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hol...

Страница 350: ...ex will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness with a seven pin connector is located at the rear of the...

Страница 351: ...Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground LightGreen Back upLamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake Trailer Wiring Harness Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven wire trailer towing harness This harness with a seven pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform 4 72 ...

Страница 352: ...fied service center If you need to tow a light dutytrailer with a standard four way round pin connector you can also get an adapter Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored Step Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer...

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Страница 354: ... Cap 5 30 Engine Overheating 5 30 Cooling System 5 33 Engine Fan Noise 5 38 Power Steering Fluid 5 38 CheckingThingsUnder Windshield Washer Fluid 5 39 Brakes 5 40 Battery 5 44 Jump Starting 5 45 All Wheel Drive 5 50 Rear Axle 5 51 Four wheel Drive 5 52 Front Axle 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Headlamps 5 54 Side Identification Marker Lamps 5 56 Roof Marker Lamps 5 56 Taillamps 5 58...

Страница 355: ...Vehicle 5 91 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 94 VehicleIdentification 5 96 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 96 Service Parts Identification Label 5 96 Electrical System 5 97 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 97 Windshield WiperFuses 5 97 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 97 Capacities and Specifications ...

Страница 356: ...ts you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trainedand supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Страница 357: ...tenance Record on page 6 18 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused...

Страница 358: ...In all other engines including the 5 3L V8 VIN Code T use only regular unleaded gasoline Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get 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 A little pinging noise when yo...

Страница 359: ...ate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunctionindicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction Indicator Lampon page 3 46 and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determinedthat the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be...

Страница 360: ...digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle ldenfificafion Number VIN on page 5 96 If your vehicle has the 5 3L V8 engine VIN Code Z only you may use either regular unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E 85 also see Fuel on page 5 5 In a...

Страница 361: ...hen pulling a trailer For payload capacity with ethanol fuel see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 56 Notice Some additives are notcompatiblewith E 85 fuel and may harm your fuel system Damage caused by additives wouldn t be covered by your new vehicle warranty Don t use additives with E 85 fuel Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It...

Страница 362: ... burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of the vehicle 5 9 ...

Страница 363: ...you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 91 To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left cou...

Страница 364: ...ay damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction lndicator Lamp in the Index Fi ng a PC le Fu C nt ner Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved co...

Страница 365: ...l oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull thehandleinside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel 5 12 ...

Страница 366: ...ore closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down the hood and close it firmly 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 5 13 ...

Страница 367: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar you ll see the following I 5 14 ...

Страница 368: ...quipped D Engine Oil Dipstick E AutomaticTransmission Dipstick F Engine Oil Fill G Fan H Remote Negative j Terminal GND I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Remote Positive Terminal K BrakeMaster Cylinder Reservoir L Underhood Fuse Block M Battery N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 15 ...

Страница 369: ...When you open the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you ll see the following 5 16 ...

Страница 370: ... J PowerSteering Fluid Reservoir K BrakeMaster Fluid Reservoir L UnderhoodFuseBlock M Battery N WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see CHECK OIL LEVEL under DiC Warnings and Messages on page 3 62 You should check your engine oil level regularly ...

Страница 371: ... compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5 74for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the ti...

Страница 372: ...at the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800 5300 6000 and 8100 V8 engine is located on the engine valve cover on the passenger s side of the vehicle Your vehicle may have a cap with text and a graphic or just a graphic as shown See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more ...

Страница 373: ...he engine oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American L for gasoline engines Petroleum Institute certified You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HO...

Страница 374: ...e starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engineprotection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary conside...

Страница 375: ...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 manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in ...

Страница 376: ...sed When both service window A and service window B turn orange replace the engine air cleaner filter After changingthe air filter press the top button on the indicator to reset it The air cleanedfilter assembly is located on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 74 for more information on location 5 23 ...

Страница 377: ...leto determine when to replace the engine air cleaner filter See Part B 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 stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive withit off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Noti...

Страница 378: ... page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick 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 onhot engine ...

Страница 379: ... you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows Parkyour vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shiftlever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the en...

Страница 380: ...It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill Nofice We recommendyou use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for yourautomatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON 111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as When the correct fluid level is obtained push the d...

Страница 381: ...If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plainwater or the wrong mixture your engine couldget too hot but you wouldn t getthe overh...

Страница 382: ...e cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot See Low Coolant Level under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 62 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 You...

Страница 383: ... See Driver information Center DIC on page 3 52 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode V8 Engines Only 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 v...

Страница 384: ...is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe placein an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The...

Страница 385: ... safe to do so pull off the road Shift to park or neutral and let the engine idle If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can push down the accelerator until the en...

Страница 386: ...what you ll see 8100 V8 Engines All Other Engines A Coolant SurgeTank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C EngineFan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 33 ...

Страница 387: ...eed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice When adding coolant it is importan...

Страница 388: ... cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 27for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure andif you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come outat high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system incl...

Страница 389: ...d crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture 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 Don t spill coolant on a hotengine L 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the coolin...

Страница 390: ...ff 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 5 37 ...

Страница 391: ...es fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and...

Страница 392: ...ir location How to Check Power Steering 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 freezing See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 74for reservoir location Turn the key off let th...

Страница 393: ...Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other r...

Страница 394: ... to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Parf C Periodic Maintenance inspections on page 6 14 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap I f i I _ L t x za Just look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it isn t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the bra...

Страница 395: ...ay not workwell or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid ...

Страница 396: ... 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 specifications Brak...

Страница 397: ...icle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery Whenit s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for battery location Warning Batteryposts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause ca...

Страница 398: ... enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put the automa...

Страница 399: ... it is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location lg a mat near a battery can causc attery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enoughwater You don t need to addwater to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps...

Страница 400: ...ll go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts too And don t connectthe negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the 7 positive terminal of the vehicle with...

Страница 401: ... other end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Nofice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jum...

Страница 402: ...umper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive remote terminal cover to its original posi...

Страница 403: ...page 6 14 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See ...

Страница 404: ... plug hole The proper level for the 2500 Series is from 0 to 1 2 inch 0 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole The proper level for the 1500 and 2500 series vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM 4 Wheel Steer is from 0 to 1 4 inch 0 to 6 mm below the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant t...

Страница 405: ...nspections on page 6 14 How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determ...

Страница 406: ... below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3 8 inch 9 5 mm below the filler plug hole When the differentialis at operatingtemperature warm add enough lubricantto raise the levelto the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of l...

Страница 407: ...lbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package 1 Your vehicle is equipped with two pins remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the pins turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it in and pull it straight up 5 ...

Страница 408: ... with yourfingers or hands 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the two pins Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A SidemarkerLamp B Retainer Clip C Front Turn Signal Lamp D DaytimeRunningLamp 1 Remove the headlampassembly as mentioned 2 Press the retainer clip located behind the turn 3 Pull the turn signal housi...

Страница 409: ...ide into the alignment holes first and then the outer side into the retainer bracket Push until you hear a click 9 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Side Identification Marker Lamps 1 To expose the service slot locate the lamp gasket near the rear wheel and pull back the edge 2 Using a flat tool push into the slot to release the 3 Pull the housing out to expose the wiring harness lam...

Страница 410: ... 2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwiseto remove it from the socket 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 57 ...

Страница 411: ...I 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws Taillamps A TurnSignalLamp 6 Back upLamp C Stoplamp 1 Use a tool to remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 5 58 ...

Страница 412: ...llamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp 9006 Low Beam Hea Bulb Number High Beam Headlamps 4157K Daytime Running Lamps DRL 9005 Front Roof Marker Lamp 3457A Front Parking and Turn Lamp 194 IRear Marker Lamp Taillamp and 3157 Stop Lamp I IRear Turn Lamp 13157 I 1 Back up Lamp 13157 IFor any bulb not listed here contact you...

Страница 413: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 109 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing...

Страница 414: ... and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued atedtirespose I samedanger 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 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you h...

Страница 415: ... a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt and moisture Tire I...

Страница 416: ...ficationRire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specificationson page 5 106 Rust or dirt on a wheel or on theb Zs 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 rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle ...

Страница 417: ... because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specifications TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires...

Страница 418: ... ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temper...

Страница 419: ...he traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified ind...

Страница 420: ...iameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle U l g thew 1g replacementwheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the ...

Страница 421: ...a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged bythe tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured ina crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommendsit for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manu...

Страница 422: ...es properly If air goes out of a tire it s 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 accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to...

Страница 423: ...ind a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Thatwould be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the op...

Страница 424: ...WingNut D Tire Blocks E Jack A B C SuburbanNukon XL Models A Bottle Jack F Retaining Hook B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut D Mounting Bracket E RemovableTray G Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves The equipment you ll need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel for SuburbanNukon XL models 5 71 ...

Страница 425: ...ed to retain the tool kit To remove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwiseto lower the jack head 4 The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise A Hoist Assembly B WheelWrench C JackHandle Extensions D Hoist Shaft E ValveStem Pointed Down F Spare Tir...

Страница 426: ...o assist in reaching the spare tire If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System next 4 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening 5 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted...

Страница 427: ...st two times if the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with step 4 of Removing Your Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwiseuntil approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Standthewheelblocks on their shortestends with the backs facing each other 7 Hook the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separatingthem so that the jack is balance...

Страница 428: ... spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare with the other hand If the spare is hanging from the cable insert the hoist handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the spare the rest of the way Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from unde...

Страница 429: ... B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need to use both jack handle extensions Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handleto the jack 5 76 ...

Страница 430: ...s loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out 5 77 ...

Страница 431: ...ontact with tie rods and tie rod boots when jacking the vehicle 2 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle positionthe jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap On all 1500series vehicles use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle On 2500 series vehicles use the axle between the spring and shock If you have added a snow pl...

Страница 432: ... Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Front Position 5 79 ...

Страница 433: ...es that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit back underneath the rear of the vehicle 4 Removeallthewheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 80 ...

Страница 434: ...you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff 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 I I I 6 After mounting the spare put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end o f the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each whee...

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Страница 436: ...inal equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and t...

Страница 437: ...flat tire where the spare tire was stored To store the tire 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward 2 Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into...

Страница 438: ... or turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable Put back the jack tools and spare tire lock if equipped A Hoist Assembly B WheelWrench C JackHandle Extensions D Hoist Shaft E Valve Stem Pointed Down F Flat or Spare Tire G Tire Retainer H Hoist Cable 5 85 ...

Страница 439: ...Suburban Yukon XL models do the following 1 Return the tool kit jack tools and gloves to the tool bag 2 Assemble wheel chocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook 3 Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear side panel below the wheelbase and tighten adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the ...

Страница 440: ...n Tire Pressure on page 5 62and Loading Your Vehicle for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 70 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...

Страница 441: ...s when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Blea...

Страница 442: ...4 Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomi...

Страница 443: ...e Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean thetop surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficultto see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface...

Страница 444: ...vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care AppearanceMaterials on page 5 94 Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents shoul...

Страница 445: ...l over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chromepolish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with alumin...

Страница 446: ...e care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces onthe body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manuf...

Страница 447: ...ough no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more informationon purchasing the following products GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials I Description I Usage I ...

Страница 448: ...Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary GM Vehicle CarelAppearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray o...

Страница 449: ...d Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label located in the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the modeldesignation paint informationand a list of all productionoptions and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehic...

Страница 450: ...xed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the 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 of fuses circuit breakers and fusible ...

Страница 451: ...f you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sureit is of the correct amperage I LTDOORS I CB Fuses IUsage 1 RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch SEO ACCY Special Equipment Option Accessorv TBC ACCY ITruck Body ...

Страница 452: ...ontroller I VEH CHMSL Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Storslamr ILT TRLR ST TRN ILeft Turn Signal StopTrailer I Fuses IUsage LT TRN ILeft Turn Signals and Sidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST TRN IRight Turn SignaVStop Trailer RT TRN IRight Turn Signals and Sidemarkers BODY IHarness Connector DDM IDriver Door Module AUX PWR 2 IRear Carg...

Страница 453: ...ering column Device lUsage SEO ISPecial EauiPment OPtion I I TRAILER ITrailer Brake Wiring UPFIT IUDfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG IRear Defoaaer Relav HDLNR 1 HeadlinerWiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used INFO IInfotainmentHarness Connection 5 100 ...

Страница 454: ...driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 14 for more information on its location 5 101 ...

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Страница 456: ...ront Seats Right Doors Front Climate Control Fan Left Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Fuses Anti Lock Brakes ABS STUD 2 Usage Accessory PowerRrailer Wiring Brake Feed VSES ECAS lqnition Power IGN A Vehicle Stability IGN B Left Doors Truck Body LBEC 1 Ignition Power Left Bussed Electrical Center Controller Flasher Module L...

Страница 457: ...iring PCMB IPowertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PM P IFuel Pump Relay IFuses I Usaae 1 IB U LP Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Svstem RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger HDLP HI Headlamp Hiqh Beam Relay I PRIME INot Used I ISIR ISupplemental Inflatable Restraint Svstem I I FRT PARK Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay ISEO IGN IRear Defog Relav I...

Страница 458: ...IW S WASH IWindshield and Rear Window Washer Pump Relay Rear Wiper Washer I Audio Svstem I Mid Bussed Electrical Center HomeLink Rear Heated Seats Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Svstem WIS WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump IINFO IOnStar Rear Seat Entertainment IRADIO AMP IRadio Amplifier RH HID Not Used HORN Horn EAP Electric Adjustable Pedals TREC All Wheel Drive Module ISBA 1 Sumle...

Страница 459: ...ches 1 52 mm I VORTEC 5300 V8 I V8 I T I 0 060 inches 1 52 mm I VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 V8 I0 060 inches 1 52mm I V8 I U I0 060 inches 15 2 mm VORTEC 8100 V8 I V8 I G I0 060 inches 15 2 mm Wheels and Tires Model Torque Description C K 1500 Tire Pressure 140 Ib ft 190 Nom 8 bolts 14 mm C K 2500 140 Ib ft 190 Nom 6 bolts 14 mm See the CertificationRire label on the rear edge of the driver s do...

Страница 460: ...echecked See Cooling System on page 5 33 Cooling System Capacity Vehicles equipped withthe optional air conditioner Vehiclesequipped with the optional engine oil cooler Add one liter if equipped with rear heating for all engines 5 107 ...

Страница 461: ... 5300 V8 VIN T 5 7 L t 6 0 quartst VORTEC 5300 V8 VIN Z E 85 5 7 L t 6 0 quartst VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN U 6 1 L t 6 5 quartst VORTEC 8100 V8 VIN G 5 7 L t 6 0 quartst Fuel Tank Capacity TahoeNukon 140 0 L 37 5 gallons SuburbanNukon XL 2500 Series 117 3 L 31 O gallons SuburbanNukon XL 1500 Series 98 4 L 26 0 gallons Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TahoeNukon 1 36 kg 3 0 Ibs SuburbanNukon XL 1 23 ...

Страница 462: ... only If you have any questions see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications Norm I VIN Code I V I Oil Filter 1 PF44 Engine Air I Cleaner Filter I A1519Ct Passenger Filter Kit Compartment Air 52485513 I PCV Valve I CV OOI c I Spark PZTR5A15tt 41 974 I Fuel Filter I GF626 i31 Maintenance T I PF44 A I519Ct 52485513 cv2001 c 41 974 PZTRSAI 5 t t G F626 Repla...

Страница 463: ...ngth Front 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches 22 1 54396 221 54396 22154396 221 54396 Wiper Blade Type Rear 221 54396 Rear ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA Wipe Blade 45 0 cm 45 0 cm 45 0 cm 45 0 cm 45 0 cm Length Rear 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches ACDelco part number GM part number Denso part number tA1518C high capacityair cleaner filter may be substituted ttSpark Plug...

Страница 464: ...EachFuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 How This Section is Organized 6 3 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 14 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 14 Fuel System inspection 6 14 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 Transfer Case and FrontAxle Four wheel Drive inspection 6 15 Brake System Inspection 6 15 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...

Страница 465: ...ommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspe...

Страница 466: ... B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to...

Страница 467: ...d 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 dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know thatGM trainedand supported service people will perform the...

Страница 468: ...ine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at w...

Страница 469: ...n page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t 6 6 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire lnspectio...

Страница 470: ...ee Tire Inspection and Rotation on 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in tax...

Страница 471: ...e footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t u u Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern andadditional ...

Страница 472: ...0 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 0 Change transfer case fluid 0 Except 8 1L V8 Engine Inspect Positive Crankcas...

Страница 473: ...ngine Coolant on page 5 27for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshieldwasher fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 39for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures Don t forget to check your spare tire See Tires on pag...

Страница 474: ... will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6 16 Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic TransmissionFluid on page 5 25 A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check t...

Страница 475: ...y in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 35if nece...

Страница 476: ... brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ability With t...

Страница 477: ... and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspectthe body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of positionparts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust ...

Страница 478: ...nt Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may n...

Страница 479: ...uivalent Power d GM Part No U S 1052884 in GMPower Steering Flui System Canada 993294 or equivalent Usage Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front Axle Four wheel Drive Front Axle All Wheel Drive Rear Axle Fluid Lubricant DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Mulit PurposeLubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Chassis Lubricant GM ...

Страница 480: ...6 Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GMPart No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Usage FluidLubricant Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Canada 10953474 or equivalent Hood Hinges Superlube GM Part No U S Weatherstrip Synthetic Grease with Teflon 1974984 or equivalent Onditioning No US 12345579 in Canada Weatherstrip GM Part No U S 12346241 in Handle Piv...

Страница 481: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performedthe service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 18 ...

Страница 482: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 19 ...

Страница 483: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 20 ...

Страница 484: ...ne TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramforPersonswith Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 7 1 ...

Страница 485: ...mationavailable to givetheCustomer departments Sometimes however despite the best Assistance Representative intentions of all concerned misunderstandingscan occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member or dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has...

Страница 486: ...he New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution 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 usin...

Страница 487: ...are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 CHEV 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer AssistanceOffices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to wri...

Страница 488: ...52 53 290 800 01 800 508 0000 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and m...

Страница 489: ... Care provides Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Free towing for warranty repairs Basic over the phonetechnical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides RoadsideBasicCare services as outlined previously Plus FREE Non Warranty Towing to the clos...

Страница 490: ...ance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligationsthat may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the advisor Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN License plate number Vehiclecolor Vehicle location Te...

Страница 491: ...your inconvenienceduring warranty repairs 7 8 Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimizeyour inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately k...

Страница 492: ...ange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you...

Страница 493: ...r for details General Motors reserves the right tounilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms andconditions described herein atits sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injur...

Страница 494: ...ision Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 51 70 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on...

Страница 495: ...lio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publicationsare 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 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern T...

Страница 496: ... tight front passenger seatunlessyour vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the passenger air bag status indicatorshows off Never put a rear facingchild restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing ch...

Страница 497: ...em determines that a small child is present rear facing infant seat in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes hislher weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical probl...

Страница 498: ...2 AluminumorChrome PlatedWheels 5 93 Add on ElectricalEquipment 5 97 AM 3 125 AM FMRadio 3 71 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 128 Antenna XMTMSatellite RadioSystem 3 128 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti LockBrake SystemWarningLight 3 42 AppearanceCare 5 88 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 88 Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 91 FinishDamage 5 93 G...

Страница 499: ...ry 5 44 Battery Replacement 2 6 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 BATTERYNOTCHARGING 3 63 Battery Warning Light 3 40 Before Leaving onaLongTrip 4 43 Before You Drive 3 113 BenchSeatSplit 50 50 1 10 BenchSeat 1 14 BenchSeat Split 60 40 1 8 Body Lubrication Service 6 11 Parking 2 35 System Inspection 6 15 SystemWarning Light 3 41 BrakeAdjustment 5 43 Brake Fluid 5 40 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 23 Brake P...

Страница 500: ...heckEngine Light 3 46 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 67 CHECKWASHERFLUID 3 67 CheckingBrake Fluid 5 41 Checking Coolant 5 29 CheckingEngine Oil 5 18 CheckingThingsUndertheHood 5 12 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 80 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 1 49 Infants and Young Children 1 46 Lower Anchorages and TopTethers for Children LATCHSystem 1 56 Older Children 1 44 Securi...

Страница 501: ...enienceNet 2 59 Coolant EngineTemperatureGage 3 44 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 30 Heater Engine 2 24 Cooling System 5 33 Cruise Control 3 10 Cruise Control Light 3 49 Cupholder s 2 57 Current andPastModelOrderForms 7 12 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 4 CustomerAssistanceOffices 7 4 CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 7 2 GM Mo...

Страница 502: ...4 40 Dolly Towing 4 55 Locks 2 8 Driver DRIVERDOORAJAR 3 68 Driving Driving with aTrailer 4 67 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 24 Dual Climate Control System 3 21 DVD Care ofYour 3 127 Care ofYour DVD Player 3 127 Cleaning the VideoScreen 3 127 Distortion 3 125 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 113 DVD Player 3 1 13 E Easy Exit Seat 2 62 Electrical System Add on Equipment 5 97 Fusesand Circ...

Страница 503: ...uttons 2 56 Exit Lighting 3 17 Express Down Windows 2 16 Extender Safety Belt 1 43 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F FabricKarpet 5 89 Engine Air Cleaner 5 22 Filter Finding aPTYStation RDS XMTMandDAB 3 78 3 89 3 103 Finding a Station 3 72 3 76 3 87 3 101 Finish Care 5 92 Finish Damage 5 93 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 128 Flash To Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 69 FlatTire Changing 5 70 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 25 Power...

Страница 504: ...mming 2 55 GlassSurfaces 5 90 GloveBox 2 57 GMMobilityProgramforPersonswith Gasoline Disabilities 7 5 Hazard WarningFlashers 3 5 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 8 Headlamps 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 54 FrontTurnSignal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Roof MarkerLamps 5 56 Gage SideIdentificationMarkerLamps 5 56 EngineCoolantTemperature 3 44 Headphones...

Страница 505: ...and Mud Ice orSnow 4 50 You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 60 You reCaught in a Blizzard 4 48 Ignition Positions 2 21 Ignition Transmission LockCheck 6 13 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 46 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 62 Inspection BrakeSystem 6 15 ExhaustSystem 6 14 Fuel System 6 14 Part C PeriodicMaintenance 6 14 Steering andSuspension 6 14 Four wheel Drive 6 15 Cluster 3 36 Overview 3 4 In...

Страница 506: ... a DVD 3 98 3 113 LATCHSystem Loading Your Vehicle 4 56 Leather 5 90 Locks Leaving YourVehicleWith the Delayed Locking 2 10 EngineRunning 2 37 Door 2 8 Level Control 4 57 Power Door 2 9 LiftgateGlassand Liftgate 2 13 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Light of Control 4 21 Anti LockBrakeSystemWarning 3 42 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 51 BatteryWarning 3 40 Luggage Carrier 2 57 BrakeSystemWarning 3 41 Lumba...

Страница 507: ...e Inspection 6 15 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicleand the Environment 6 2 MaintenanceWhen Trailer Towing 4 71 Making Turns 4 68 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 46 Manual Seats 1 3 ManualWindows 2 16 MemorySeat 2 61 Message DICWarningsandMessages 3 62 Mexico Central AmericaandCaribbeanIslands Countries ExceptPuertoRicoand U S Virgin Matching Transmitter s to YourVehicle 2 6 Islands 7 5 Mirrors AutomaticDi...

Страница 508: ... Onstar Steering Wheel Controls 2 52 Onstar System 2 51 Onstar Virtual Advisor 2 52 Operating Your AII Wheel Drive Vehicle Off PavedRoads 4 22 OtherWarning Devices 3 6 OutletAdjustment 3 23 3 29 Outside AutomaticDimming Mirror 2 49 Camper Type Mirrors 2 48 Convex Mirror 2 50 CurbViewAssistMirrors 2 50 P PanelDoors 2 14 Park P Shifting Out of 2 38 Parking Brake 2 35 Over Things That Burn 2 39 Parki...

Страница 509: ...3 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 PASSENGERDOORAJAR 3 68 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 54 QUADRASTEERTM 4 16 Questions andAnswersAboutSafety Belts 1 26 R RadioMessages 3 73 3 80 3 91 Radios 3 70 Care ofYourCassetteTape Player 3 126 Care of YourCD andDVDPlayer 3 127 Care of YourCDs andDVDs 3 127 DABRadioAntennaSystem 3 128 Radio with CassetteandCD 3 85 Radio with CD 3 74 Radio with ...

Страница 510: ...2 6 Remote Control 3 116 RemoteKeylessEntrySystem 2 4 Remote Keyless EntrySystem Operation 2 5 Removingthe 50 50 SplitBenchSeat 1 12 Removing the BenchSeat 1 17 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 71 Replacement Bulbs 5 59 Replacing BrakeSystem Parts 5 44 Replacing Restraint System Parts AfteraCrash 1 81 Replacing the 50 50 Split BenchSeat ...

Страница 511: ...s and Symbols 111 Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Seats 50 50 SplitBenchSeat 1 10 60 40 SplitBenchSeat 1 8 BenchSeat 1 14 Seats cont BucketSeats Rear 1 19 Head Restraints 1 7 HeatedSeats 1 5 Manual 1 3 Memory 2 61 PowerLumbar 1 4 Power Seats 1 4 RearSeatOperation 1 8 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 SecondRow 1 62 Secondary Latch System 5 73 Securing a Child Restraing CenterFrontSeatPosition 1 63 Securing a Chil...

Страница 512: ...ifications Capacities 5 106 Split Bench Seat 50 50 1 10 SplitBenchSeat 60 40 1 8 Setting the lone SheetMetalDamage 5 93 Skidding 4 21 Speedometer 3 37 Stabilitrak System 4 11 Stabilitrak All Wheel Drive 2 32 STABILITY SYS ACTIVE 3 69 STABILITYSYSDISABLED 3 69 StarterSwitchCheck 6 12 Starting Your Engine 2 22 Steering and SuspensionInspection 6 14 Steering in Emergencies 4 15 Steering Tips 4 14 Ste...

Страница 513: ...l Alignment and TireBalance 5 66 TemperatureandCompassDisplay 2 42 WheelReplacement 5 67 Tires cont When It Is TimeforNewTires 5 64 To Use the EngineCoolantHeater 2 24 Top of the InstrumentPanel 5 90 Top StrapAnchorLocation 1 54 TorqueLock 2 38 TotalWeight on Your Vehicle sTires 4 65 Tow Haul Mode 2 27 Tow HaulModeLight 3 50 Towing Top Strap 1 53 RecreationalVehicle 4 53 Towing a Trailer 4 59 Your...

Страница 514: ...ngHomeLink 2 56 UsingSongListMode 3 111 UsingtheRecovery Hooks 4 51 Vehicle Control 4 6 DamageWarnings iv Vehicle cont Loading 4 56 Symbols iv Number VIN 5 96 ServicePartsIdentificationLabel 5 96 VehiclePersonalization Memory Seat 2 61 Vehicle Storage 5 44 Video Screen 3 116 Vinyl 5 90 Visors 2 17 VoltmeterGage 3 40 VehicleIdentification Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 35 Warnings DICWarning...

Страница 515: ...ou AreReady to LeaveAfter Parking on a Hill 4 70 Where to Putthe Restraint 1 52 Why Safety Belts Work 1 23 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 16 Power 2 16 Windshield Backglass andWiper Blades 5 92 Windshield Washer 3 9 Fluid 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid LevelCheck 6 10 Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement 5 60 Fuses 5 97 Windshield Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 46 Wiper Blade Check 6 11 XMTMSatellite RadioAntennaS...

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