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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

Engine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-16.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL

®

Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-26.

Hydraulic Brake

System

Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield

Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen

®

Washer Solvent.

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Power Steering

System

GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).

Automatic

Transmission

DEXRON

®

-III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock
Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).

Chassis

Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.

Front Axle

(Four-Wheel

Drive)

SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271,
in Canada 10950849).

Front Axle
(All-Wheel

Drive)

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378261, in Canada 10953455)
meeting GM Specification 9986115.

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Содержание 2004 Tahoe

Страница 1: ...ndicators 3 39 Driver Information Center DIC 3 56 Audio System s 3 76 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 55 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 51 Rear Axle 5 52 Four Wheel Drive 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 61 Tires 5 62 Appearance Car...

Страница 2: ...le please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No C2416 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 23 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners 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 ...

Страница 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the 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 iii ...

Страница 4: ...abels 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 ref...

Страница 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Страница 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Tahoe Suburban Extended Model vi ...

Страница 7: ...ar Seat Passengers 1 39 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 42 Safety Belt Extender 1 44 Child Restraints 1 45 Older Children 1 45 Infants and Young Children 1 48 Child Restraint Systems 1 51 Where to Put the Restraint 1 54 Top Strap 1 56 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 57 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 60 Securing a Child Restraint Designed fo...

Страница 8: ...ain 1 79 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates 1 80 Passenger Sensing System 1 82 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Restraint System Check 1 87 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 88 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ... a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is 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 p...

Страница 10: ...ntal control forward or rearward Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear edge of the horizontal control Moving the whole horizontal control up or down 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 reclining front seatback rearward or forward by movi...

Страница 11: ...rol To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat on page 2 61 for more information Heated Seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors The engine must be runnin...

Страница 12: ...e that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat The heated front seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat Release ...

Страница 13: ...is 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 do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat an...

Страница 14: ...es 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 they do not tilt forward and rearward 1 8 ...

Страница 15: ...w 60 40 or rear bucket seats has an easy entry feature This makes it easy to get in and out of the third seat if your vehicle has one To operate the easy entry seat turn the release lever located on the back of the seat upward Tilt the seatback toward the 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 sur...

Страница 16: ...raints are completely lowered On Tahoe models the rear seatbacks may be equipped with rearward folding head restraints When the seatback is being folded down 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 fo...

Страница 17: ...latch them into the seatback 2 Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way 3 Lower the seat cushion until it latches into 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 regular models...

Страница 18: ...at to the passenger position pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the upright position Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position Tilting the 50 50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always ...

Страница 19: ... located on the underside of the seat on the passenger s side Make sure the rod pin is fully 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 necessary for additional cargo space To return the seat to the seating position do the following 1 Push forward on the seat and release the support lock rod 2 Secu...

Страница 20: ...labeled 1 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...

Страница 21: ...eeded in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To reinstall the 50 50 split bench 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 latche...

Страница 22: ...itting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked To fold the seatback on the bench seat do the following 1 Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 located on the rear of the seatback and push the seatback forward 2 To return the seat to an upright position pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the upright posi...

Страница 23: ... could cause injury to people and damage to your vehicle Always be sure the support rod is properly engaged when the third row seat is folded forward Once the third seatback has been folded down the entire seat can be tilted forward to create a flat load floor To do this do the following 1 Enter the rear cargo area of the vehicle 2 Make sure the head restraints have been lowered completely 3 With ...

Страница 24: ... Use the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space To return the seat to the seating position do the following 1 Push forward on the seat and release the support lock rod 2 Secure the support rod in its stored position on the underside of the seat 3 Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop into place 4 Lift up on the carrying handle to make sure the seat is lock...

Страница 25: ...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 26: ... in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 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 no...

Страница 27: ...uld cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded forward to give you more cargo space On extended models with rear bucket seats the head restraints need to be removed in order to fold the rear seats To do this follow these directions 1 Lift the head restraints up until they stop 2 Press in the...

Страница 28: ...cks are folded down the rear seat footwell area will be exposed and will have to be covered by the load floor panel To create 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 sea...

Страница 29: ...or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle ...

Страница 30: ...ven 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 After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes...

Страница 31: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 25 ...

Страница 32: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 26 ...

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

Страница 34: ...operly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 45 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 48 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint syste...

Страница 35: ...s 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 If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 44 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as y...

Страница 36: ...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 crash 1 30 ...

Страница 37: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 31 ...

Страница 38: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 32 ...

Страница 39: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied 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 33 ...

Страница 40: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 34 ...

Страница 41: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted 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 35 ...

Страница 42: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 36 ...

Страница 43: ... 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 Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positi...

Страница 44: ...and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 44 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 1 38 ...

Страница 45: ...elts Rear passengers who are not 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 The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Lap Shoulder Belt Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get tw...

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 44 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 40 ...

Страница 47: ... cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should f...

Страница 48: ...y from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is 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 or from the side of the center seat For the third row remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Place the...

Страница 49: ...3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt Second Row Seat 1 43 ...

Страница 50: ...ntry seat 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 seat in your vehic...

Страница 51: ...and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a cr...

Страница 52: ...a rear seat outside position move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the second row center position move the child toward 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 See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Sm...

Страница 53: ...this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 47 ...

Страница 54: ...p to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A ...

Страница 55: ...ren who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can...

Страница 56: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Страница 57: ...he child s abdomen 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 ...

Страница 58: ...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 52 ...

Страница 59: ...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 60: ...e not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child rid...

Страница 61: ... the air bag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position The restraints will not work properly Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that...

Страница 62: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored do not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a...

Страница 63: ...ild or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Tahoe Suburban models without rear seats Top ...

Страница 64: ...int with a top strap in the front seat because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row and for the center seating position in the third row Suburban Second Row Seat Bucket Seats Similar Third Row Bench Seat 1 58 ...

Страница 65: ... restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center seating position in the third row Tahoe Second Row Seat Third Row 50 50 Split Bench Seat 1 59 ...

Страница 66: ...ating positions for bench seats and the outboard passenger positions for bucket seats This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 60 ...

Страница 67: ...atback meets the seat cushion CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instr...

Страница 68: ...ch and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage The child restraint instructions will show you how Also see Top Strap on page 1 56 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child R...

Страница 69: ...e lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position 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 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions ...

Страница 70: ...orward facing child restraint 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 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 c...

Страница 71: ...n the second row has a lap shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belt in the rear outside seat positions For instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a lap shoulder belt see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 62 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...

Страница 72: ...lt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 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 66 ...

Страница 73: ...d 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 larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Don t use child restraints in this position The restraints won t work properly 1 67 ...

Страница 74: ...n a forward facing child restraint or booster seat is detected See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 and Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator on page 3 42 for more information on this including important safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the air bag deploys CAUTION A c...

Страница 75: ...l be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position See Top Strap on page 1 56 if your child restraint 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 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal air bag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 General Motors ...

Страница 76: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 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 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 70 ...

Страница 77: ...nt has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s ...

Страница 78: ... designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety ...

Страница 79: ...nflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an air bag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help k...

Страница 80: ...oung children and infants need the protection that 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 an 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 ligh...

Страница 81: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passernger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 75 ...

Страница 82: ... driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 1 76 ...

Страница 83: ...level In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal air bags which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash severity For moderate frontal impacts these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deploymen...

Страница 84: ...designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck Air Bag Systems In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal ai...

Страница 85: ...ted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s m...

Страница 86: ...t with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of as...

Страница 87: ...ontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands air bag inflation It records the status of the driver s safety belt usage in a crash in which the air bag deploys or a crash in which the air bag nearly deploys The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems...

Страница 88: ...g system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and the side air bags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passeng...

Страница 89: ...tem is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes his her weight ...

Страница 90: ...ag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air bag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal air bag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should ...

Страница 91: ...including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 86 for more information about modifications that can affect how the sy...

Страница 92: ...f the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need regular maintenance 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 A Yes If you add things that change your vehic...

Страница 93: ...edure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its jo...

Страница 94: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during 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 seat parts repaired o...

Страница 95: ...able Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 25 Four Wheel Drive 2 28 All Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak 2 33 Parking Brake 2 36 Shifting Into Park P 2 37 Shifting Out of Park P 2 39 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 40 Engine Exhaust 2 40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 41 Mirrors 2 42 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 42 Automatic Dimming Rearvie...

Страница 96: ...HomeLink Transmitter 2 53 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 53 Storage Areas 2 57 Glove Box 2 57 Cupholder s 2 57 Front Storage Area 2 57 Center Console Storage Area 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 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Страница 97: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Страница 98: ...1 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received i...

Страница 99: ... 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 door The parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will com...

Страница 100: ...go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters 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 ...

Страница 101: ...on of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your...

Страница 102: ...o get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your...

Страница 103: ... vehicle has the delayed locking feature see Delayed Locking later in this section If your vehicle has this power door lock switch press the bottom of the switch on either front door to lock all the doors at once 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 the...

Страница 104: ...ignition You can also program this feature using the DIC See Delayed Locking under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 56 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle s power door locks You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center DIC or by the following method Programmable Locking ...

Страница 105: ...ing with Step 1 to re enter the programming mode You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN the locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the current auto lock unlock setting will not be modified See your dealer for more...

Страница 106: ...l automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have left the program mode If this occurs repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re enter the programming mode You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN The locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving the program mode If t...

Страница 107: ...ill unlock Liftgate CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate glass liftgate or rear doors open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate glass liftgate or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the b...

Страница 108: ...s Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors you must open the passenger s side panel door first If the door is locked insert your door key in the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock it To open the passenger s side panel door pull on the handle and pull the door open To open the driver s side panel door first open the passenger s side door Then pull the handle on the left door edge out and p...

Страница 109: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Страница 110: ... is active See Ignition Positions on page 2 21 Pull up the front edge of the switch to raise the window Press the front edge of the switch to lower the window Express Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows have an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press down on the front edge of the window switch to activate the express down mode The...

Страница 111: ...uminate To disengage the feature press the switch again and the indicator light will go off When the button is not engaged the passenger s power windows switches 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 protec...

Страница 112: ...Open the door 2 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 3 Close all doors The security light will ...

Страница 113: ...turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle 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 remo...

Страница 114: ... time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 111 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines...

Страница 115: ...Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C RUN This is the position for driving D START This position starts your engine Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle may be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue ...

Страница 116: ...nition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still won t start or sta...

Страница 117: ...adjust the pedals is located on the driver s side door panel Press the arrow at the end of the switch closest to you to move the pedals closer to your body Press the arrow at the far end of the switch to move the pedals away from your body Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engin...

Страница 118: ...rd into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outsi...

Страница 119: ...ly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park...

Страница 120: ... hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power fo...

Страница 121: ... is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place On cold days approx...

Страница 122: ...on 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 on pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle s powertrain Do not drive in four wheel drive on pavement for ext...

Страница 123: ...street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO 4WD This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent only to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of traction the system will automatically engag...

Страница 124: ...n 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 remain illuminated when the shift is complete If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it wil...

Страница 125: ... transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4HI mode Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N and the ignition in RUN The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI...

Страница 126: ...PARK P 11 Release the parking brake prior to towing Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off 3 Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position 2HI 4HI AUTO 4WD OR 4LO 4 After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light ...

Страница 127: ...r wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings d Stabilitrak This button is used with the Stabilitrak system and is also used to shift the transfer case into Neutral N For more information on using Stabilitrak see Stabilitrak System on page 4 12 f All Wheel Drive This setting delivers power to all four wheels as needed depending on road and driving conditions g 4LO This setting delivers...

Страница 128: ...ler for service See SERVICE 4WD under Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 56 Shifting into 4LO To shift to the 4LO position the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4LO switch You must...

Страница 129: ... 2 Set the parking brake 3 Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN 4 Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle 5 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 6 Shift the transfer case to All Wheel Drive 7 Simultaneously press and hold the Stabilitrak and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete 8 Shift the transmission to REVERSE ...

Страница 130: ...e pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brak...

Страница 131: ...not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if 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 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 65 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking...

Страница 132: ... 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 if you 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 running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine runni...

Страница 133: ... can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the LOCK position You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 25 If you cannot shift out of PARK P e...

Страница 134: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Страница 135: ... It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always...

Страница 136: ...the on off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until eith...

Страница 137: ...compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compa...

Страница 138: ...ed with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If your vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an air bag symbol in Canada when the passenger air bag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not ...

Страница 139: ...tivated Once the mirror is turned off it will remain off until it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted Compass Operation Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading Compass Calibrat...

Страница 140: ...ween earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror unt...

Страница 141: ...glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror per...

Страница 142: ...nformation Outside Power Camper Type Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with outside power camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you To extend the mirrors move the selector switch located above the mirror control to the middle position The mirror control will illuminate Press the left side of the mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from t...

Страница 143: ...manually they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happens you will need to reset the mirrors See Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors next Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded p...

Страница 144: ... vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position You may be able to enable disable this feature through the Driver Information Center See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 56 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 CAUTION A convex mirror can make ...

Страница 145: ...n OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week 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 OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for...

Страница 146: ...es To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s...

Страница 147: ...ollowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any g...

Страница 148: ...ttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 ...

Страница 149: ...two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same mann...

Страница 150: ... be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Страница 151: ...he 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 and forth to help secure cargo Tie the load...

Страница 152: ... 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 damaged After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the side...

Страница 153: ...ep small loads like grocery bags in place during sharp turns or 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 You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Cargo Cover Cargo Tie Downs Your vehicle may be equipped ...

Страница 154: ... 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 blocking the 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 long periods of time as debris may collect in ...

Страница 155: ... your memory seat throttle and brake pedals mirrors and radio presets do the following 1 Adjust the driver s seat including the 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 1or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let ...

Страница 156: ... this memory function are located on the driver s door B This button is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat position when exiting entering the vehicle The seat position can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Select the desired driver number by pressing and releasing the 1 or 2 button The seat will mov...

Страница 157: ...3 39 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 39 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 40 Speedometer and Odometer 3 41 Tachometer 3 41 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 41 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 42 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 42 Battery Warning Light 3 44 Voltmeter Gage 3 44 Brake System Warning Light 3 45 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 46 Traction Off Light 3 46 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...

Страница 158: ... Entertainment System 3 123 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 135 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 137 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 137 DVD Distortion 3 138 Radio Reception 3 138 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 138 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 139 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 140 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 140 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 140 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States 3 140 Chime L...

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Страница 161: ...ransmission Operation on page 2 25 I Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 76 J Comfort Control System See Climate Control System on page 3 22 K Instrument Panel Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 111 L Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 M Steering Wheel Control Buttons If Equipped See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 56 N Center Instrument Panel Utility Block S...

Страница 162: ...zard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the sid...

Страница 163: ...er is located on the lower left side of the column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Winds...

Страница 164: ...d out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 111 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and ...

Страница 165: ...go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer N Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid b...

Страница 166: ...your vision Rear Window Washer Wiper This knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel To turn the rear wiper on turn the knob to either 1 or 2 For long delayed wiping turn the knob to 1 For short delayed wiping turn the knob to 2 9 Off To turn the wiper off turn the knob to this symbol Washer Fluid To wash the window press the knob with this symbol The rear window was...

Страница 167: ...ur foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On s...

Страница 168: ...e cruise symbol 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 briefly from on to resume accelerate You l...

Страница 169: ...se Control 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 set earlier 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 spe...

Страница 170: ...ning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Roof Marker Lamps If Equipped 5 Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pushing the turn signal high b...

Страница 171: ...em will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may n...

Страница 172: ...wing conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is AUTO The automatic transmission is not in PARK P The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on only your DRL lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps 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 hea...

Страница 173: ...f An indicator light will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is t...

Страница 174: ... to install an auxiliary roof lamp This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls When the switch wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp pressing the switch will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light near the switch Pressing the switch again will turn off the roof mounted lamp 3 18 ...

Страница 175: ...up Exit Lighting With exit lighting 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...

Страница 176: ...d E You can use the dome override button located below the exterior lamps control to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened or to remain off To turn the lamps off press the button into the in position With the 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 t...

Страница 177: ...cal equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located near the center of...

Страница 178: ...l still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature knob 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 red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler...

Страница 179: ...flow can be divided between floor and defrost depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings 1 Defrost This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets side window defroster outlets and some through the floor outlets Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwis...

Страница 180: ...t modes An indicator on the button will light up flash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these modes The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the blend or defrost mode and increase fan speed Temperature Control Driver s Side ...

Страница 181: ...rected to the floor vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear wind...

Страница 182: ...t airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louvers up or down to direct the airflow Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to ...

Страница 183: ...decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the driver will be displayed under and to the left of the temperature setting Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The passenger s side knob can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger s side of the vehicle The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is possible since outside ai...

Страница 184: ... To find your comfort setting start with a 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 to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will...

Страница 185: ...ts Bi Level This setting will deliver warmer air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets 6 Floor This setting will deliver air to the floor outlets Defog See Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Recirculation Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle The light on the recirculation button will glow This is helpful when you are trying to...

Страница 186: ...n air delivery mode the display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode After ten seconds the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode If you press the up or down arrows on the fan switch the display will change to show the selected fan speed After ten seconds the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode...

Страница 187: ...he vehicle If you select A C off while in front defrost defog or recirculation the A C snowflake symbol will turn off but the A C compressor will still run to help prevent fogging On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best On cool but sunny ...

Страница 188: ...cally run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defog...

Страница 189: ...t airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the center louvers up or down to direct the airflow Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to ...

Страница 190: ...rear vents turn the knob to the fan speed you want The knob has three speed positions To increase the flow of cooled 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 To use the rear control first turn the fro...

Страница 191: ...ff An off setting located on the front climate control panel also allows the driver to turn off the rear seat passenger seat controls 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 red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for co...

Страница 192: ...ob 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 red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery H Vent This setting directs the air through the headliner outl...

Страница 193: ...imate control system off 9 Fan To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan knob located on the left side of the control panel to the desired setting Choose AUTO if you want the system to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain a selected temperature See Auto Mode later in this section for more information on using this feature F C To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the ...

Страница 194: ...tion on using this feature b Temperature Press this button up or down to increase or decrease the temperature setting w9x Fan Press this button up or down to adjust the fan speed Choose AUTO if you want the system to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain a selected temperature See Auto Mode later in this section for more information on using this feature AUTO Mode When using the system in...

Страница 195: ...the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or w...

Страница 196: ... glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States Heavy Duty Transmission version shown Canada and Light Duty Transmission Clusters similar 3 40 ...

Страница 197: ...n 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 rp...

Страница 198: ...vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for ...

Страница 199: ...is lit on the air bag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal air bag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing s...

Страница 200: ...ine 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 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine...

Страница 201: ...and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the peda...

Страница 202: ... on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 45 Traction Off Light If you have the Traction Assist System this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN If the light doesn t come on then the system may require service have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if the system is turned ...

Страница 203: ...problem the system will turn off and the light will come on Have your vehicle serviced If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road the system will turn off and the light will come on The light will go off a few seconds after the rough road conditions go away or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop This is normal operation Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine co...

Страница 204: ...mal shifting patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260 F 127 C See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 56 for further information If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275 F 135 C or greater the Driver Information Center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe t...

Страница 205: ...ransmission oil cooler if equipped A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals Tire Pressure Light If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor system this lig...

Страница 206: ...This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with 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...

Страница 207: ...still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the 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 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Страница 208: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this 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 li...

Страница 209: ...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 68 and Engine Oil on page 5 16 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice ...

Страница 210: ...eel drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four wheel drive and the front axle engages Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 28 for more information Tow Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 65 3 54 ...

Страница 211: ...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 Low Fuel Warning Light ...

Страница 212: ...hicle is not equipped with the DIC steering 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 1 or 2 and the information that was...

Страница 213: ...ip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster Personal Trip Turn PERSONAL TRIP on or off by pressing the select button When it is on you will also be able to scroll through the following by pressing the trip information button PERSONAL XXXXXX X MI This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for the personal trip odometer in either miles or kilometers PERSONAL XXXX X GAL ...

Страница 214: ... or business trip modes This will reset all of the information for the personal or business trip You can also reset the PERSONAL XX MI or BUSINESS XX MI while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster If you press and hold the reset stem or select button for four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for the personal or business trip O...

Страница 215: ...o zero To stop the counting of time press the select button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the select button or the trip odometer reset stem while TIMER is displayed Fuel Information Button Use the fuel information button to scroll through the range average fuel economy instant fuel economy and the GM Oil Life System If your vehicle is not equipped with ...

Страница 216: ...until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears in the display The GM Oil Life System shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life It will show 100 when the system is reset after an oil change It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change To reset the Oil Life System use the fuel button to reach the ENGINE OIL ...

Страница 217: ... in this section for more information AUTOMATIC LOCKING AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING DELAYED LOCKING REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK ALARM WARNING TYPE REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT PERIMETER LIGHTING SEAT POSITION RECALL EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT CURB VIEW ASSIST DISPLAY LANGUAGE DISPLAY UNITS ENG MET The default options for the above features were set when your vehicle left the factory The default options...

Страница 218: ... and move on to the next feature For more information on alarm warning type see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 18 Automatic Locking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic locking press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following...

Страница 219: ...locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door is closed Press the personalization button until DELAYED LOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for delayed locking press the select button while DELAYED L...

Страница 220: ...ess 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 personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalization for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed o...

Страница 221: ... button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalization for 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...

Страница 222: ...t and move on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for curb view assist press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehi...

Страница 223: ...while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position exit see Memory Seat on page 2 61 Display Units ENG MET Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS 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 follo...

Страница 224: ...in the odometer mode Select Button The select button is used to reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display The select button also toggles through the options available in each personalization menu For example this button will reset the trip odometers turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message and toggle through the languages you can select the DIC to display informati...

Страница 225: ...led with the passenger airbag enabled Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display BUCKLE PASSENGER If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system this message reminds you to buckle the passenger s seatbelt See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 82 This message will come on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in RUN and the driver s se...

Страница 226: ... and clear it from the DIC display The message will clear itself after 10 seconds or until the next ignition cycle Adding washer fluid will clear the message DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver s 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 see if the message still ...

Страница 227: ...vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display LOW COOLANT LEVEL If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant level sensor this message will appear on the DIC if the engine coolant level is low Adding coolant will clear the message OIL LIFE RESE...

Страница 228: ...e further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 for further information REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE This message will be displayed if the liftgate lock malfunctions and or the liftgate fuse blows For more information on fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 111 If the message returns after replacing the fuse see you dealer for service RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR...

Страница 229: ... off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the four wheel drive system needs service Press the select button to acknowledge the message SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system this message will appear on the DIC If the message appears turn off the vehicle Res...

Страница 230: ...permit STABILITY SYS DISABLED 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 in sand mud ice or snow and ...

Страница 231: ... activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high speed braking brake traction control will be disabled and the TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will be displayed The system will return to normal operation after the brakes have cooled TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high the message center will display this message When the transmission enters the protect...

Страница 232: ...icle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sou...

Страница 233: ...til the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the ...

Страница 234: ...w to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio...

Страница 235: ... AUDIO To adjust bass and treble press and release AUDIO until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a z...

Страница 236: ...seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Fade may not be available if you have a regular cab model...

Страница 237: ...lay messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available 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 sta...

Страница 238: ...n to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition off For RDS press the ...

Страница 239: ...u will hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You...

Страница 240: ...reble settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the ...

Страница 241: ...gram type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either SCAN arrow and the radio wil...

Страница 242: ... current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing If a CD 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 system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current sta...

Страница 243: ...s it will stop and TRAF will be displayed 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 If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low Your radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the las...

Страница 244: ...ion that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer ...

Страница 245: ...ed Your system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you 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 alternati...

Страница 246: ...difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the current track if it has been playing for more than eight seconds TRACK and...

Страница 247: ...rd or forward through the CD q SCAN r To scan the CD 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 CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will...

Страница 248: ...again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD If...

Страница 249: ...mation 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 or the 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 program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contigu...

Страница 250: ...he display DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM 48 contiguous US states if equipped pre...

Страница 251: ...will hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You c...

Страница 252: ... settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the ...

Страница 253: ...gram type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either SCAN arrow and the radio wil...

Страница 254: ...ation ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or CD is playing If a cassette tape or CD 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 system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information I...

Страница 255: ...l stop and TRAF will be displayed 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 If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low Your radio will interrupt the play of a cassette tape or CD i...

Страница 256: ...ion that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer ...

Страница 257: ...d Your system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you 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 alternatin...

Страница 258: ...y when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the curr...

Страница 259: ...oving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display q SCAN r To scan the tape 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 selection on the current side of the tape Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning Your tape must...

Страница 260: ... tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 138 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player...

Страница 261: ...difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the current track if it has been playing for more than eight seconds TRACK and...

Страница 262: ... 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 CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display To change the default on the displa...

Страница 263: ...e write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the radio display T...

Страница 264: ...Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available 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...

Страница 265: ...creasing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display RCL Recall Press this knob to switch the display between the radio s...

Страница 266: ...you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite ...

Страница 267: ...reble settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right o...

Страница 268: ... will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements To use the PTY interrupt feature press and hold the P TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with When selected an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display You may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a CD the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if t...

Страница 269: ... apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let 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 performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the...

Страница 270: ... can view an old message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current ...

Страница 271: ...ion that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer ...

Страница 272: ...d Your system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you 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 alternatin...

Страница 273: ... try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and...

Страница 274: ... will appear on the display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button Then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display If an error appears on the radio display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Eject Press the CD eject side of this button...

Страница 275: ... for two seconds RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or on all of the CDs To use random do one of the following To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order press and release the RDM button RANDOM ONE will appear on the display Press RDM again...

Страница 276: ...CD s is in the player Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD See LOAD CD listed previously in this section for more information 2 Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list...

Страница 277: ... heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold ...

Страница 278: ...dio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicles speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE appears on...

Страница 279: ...for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate DVD region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs Standard audio CDs CD R and CD RW discs can also be played in t...

Страница 280: ...se it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when using a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brig...

Страница 281: ...nu Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player or the remote control As long as the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice the movie should resume play from where it was last stopped If the disc has been ejected or if the sto...

Страница 282: ...ight on the DVD player will flash It will also disable all other button operations from the remote control and the DVD player with the exception of the eject button Press this button again to restore operation of the DVD player This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or if RAP is active Video Screen The video sc...

Страница 283: ...ement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Do not store the remote control in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the remote control and it would not be covered by your vehicles warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Power Press this button to turn the DVD player on or ...

Страница 284: ...y not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The remote control numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection Press this button within 3 seconds after inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs Press this button before inputting the number 10 Press the button to select cha...

Страница 285: ... the fast forward button The DVD will continue playing in a slow play mode To cancel slow play mode press the play pause button u Next Track Chapter 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 information or the previews Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Remove the battery com...

Страница 286: ...eadphones if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service 48 contiguous US states if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the lef...

Страница 287: ...r coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will toggle the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC In some co...

Страница 288: ...SE system will not be an available source on the radio Refer to the radio information for the radio that your vehicle has for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA o...

Страница 289: ... or language selection in the main DVD menu Problem Recommended Action The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the infrared window located below the video screen Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly Check to make sure the parental control button has not been activated The power indicator light...

Страница 290: ...nterference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle Problem Recommended Action I lost the remote and or the headphones See your dealer for assistance The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound Check that the DVD player is in DVD mode The audio video skips or jumps The DVD or CD could be...

Страница 291: ...an only listen to the remote source being used by the front passengers or FM AM or the radios internal CD For example rear seat passengers may listen to cassette tape CDs or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always override the RSA ...

Страница 292: ...cannot seek through different stations While listening to a cassette tape press the up or the down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection If the cassette tape on the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different selections on a tape While listening to a CD press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current track if mo...

Страница 293: ...formation If your vehicle does not have OnStar pressing this button will mute the audio system PROG Program Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons on the selected band If a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape If a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD Q SOURCE R Pre...

Страница 294: ...oast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants d...

Страница 295: ...so choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject button f...

Страница 296: ...S States Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of your XM system Make sure that the XM satellite antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adju...

Страница 297: ... Off Road Driving 4 23 Driving at Night 4 39 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 40 City Driving 4 43 Freeway Driving 4 44 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 45 Highway Hypnosis 4 46 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 46 Winter Driving 4 48 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 52 Towing 4 55 Towing Your Vehicle 4 55 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 55 Loading Your Vehicle 4 58 Level Control 4 64 Autoride 4 ...

Страница 298: ...ions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on...

Страница 299: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good 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 Ho...

Страница 300: ...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 will when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets th...

Страница 301: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Страница 302: ...hen you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 10...

Страница 303: ...brake 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...

Страница 304: ...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 computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed...

Страница 305: ... may 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 activat...

Страница 306: ...wn or stops the light will go off and TAS will be on again This is normal A Traction Assist System Anti Lock Brake System or engine related problem 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 high speed braking maneuvers the system may be automatically disabled The system will...

Страница 307: ...L N press the accelerator pedal to the floor and then press the TAS on off button and hold it down for at least six seconds 4 Release the TAS button and both pedals 5 Turn off the ignition and wait a few seconds The next time you start your vehicle the TAS will not automatically come on You can restore the automatic feature by using the same procedure Whether the TAS is set to come on automaticall...

Страница 308: ...back on again to reset the system If either message appears on the Driver Information Center DIC and your vehicle hasn t gone through hard acceleration or braking in the first two miles your vehicle should be taken in for service The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC only when the system is both on and activated You may also feel or hear the system worki...

Страница 309: ...d off Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the Stabilitrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels engine speed management and by applying brakes to each individual wheel brake traction control as necessary The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle and it will activate and display the TRACT...

Страница 310: ...n excessively while the traction off ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as ...

Страница 311: ...rve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Traction Assist System TAS on page 4 9 ...

Страница 312: ...hese 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 around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Страница 313: ...h three different driving modes Two wheel steering 2 Four wheel steering 4 Four wheel steering with a trailer mode _ 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 the button until the 2 indicator located to the right of the 4 Wheel ...

Страница 314: ...center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right At slower speeds the front and rear wheels will turn in opposite directions This helps the vehicle make tighter turns such as during parking cornering and turning into tight spaces 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 Slowe...

Страница 315: ...dicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right While in the 4 wheel steer tow mode it is possible the steering wheel may be slightly off center For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 65 Car Washes for QUADRASTEER Equipped Vehicles Notice Because your vehicle has a wider rear track a small number of older car washes may be too narrow f...

Страница 316: ...nother 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 Drive ahead Lo...

Страница 317: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not 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 it...

Страница 318: ...ly the 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 ski...

Страница 319: ... Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable If you think you will need some more gr...

Страница 320: ...m 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 are 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 flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your vehi...

Страница 321: ...e sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicle 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 roading whe...

Страница 322: ...rs could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injure...

Страница 323: ...ure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Страница 324: ...ve less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers s...

Страница 325: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can not control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road si...

Страница 326: ...here may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply st...

Страница 327: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Страница 328: ...ly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE R As you are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is 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...

Страница 329: ... to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it is steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you can not make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling I try to back down the hill and decide I just can not do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine L...

Страница 330: ...lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Q Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to dri...

Страница 331: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill 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 trail goes...

Страница 332: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Страница 333: ... sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving po...

Страница 334: ...angerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 40 for more information on driving through water A...

Страница 335: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your ...

Страница 336: ...eatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in...

Страница 337: ...ns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a qu...

Страница 338: ...hrough 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 not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your veh...

Страница 339: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 44 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 ...

Страница 340: ...the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mi...

Страница 341: ...y to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engi...

Страница 342: ...eave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Страница 343: ...TION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower...

Страница 344: ...eflective 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 your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires ...

Страница 345: ...tion Assist System TAS on page 4 9 If you do not have a traction system accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to beg...

Страница 346: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep ...

Страница 347: ... long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close t...

Страница 348: ...he transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast w...

Страница 349: ...nd a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use...

Страница 350: ...straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 54 ...

Страница 351: ... with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Страница 352: ...ach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle CAUTION 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 is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 28 for the proper proc...

Страница 353: ...d the steering column has been locked Four Wheel Drive Vehicles If your vehicle is equipped with Stabilitrak it is not designed to be dolly towed If you need to tow your vehicle see Dinghy Towing earlier in this section If your vehicle is not equipped with Stabilitrak use the following procedure to tow your vehicle 1 Drive the vehicle up onto the tow dolly 2 Shift the transmission to PARK P 3 Turn...

Страница 354: ... Turn the ignition off and lock the steering column Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certific...

Страница 355: ...ehicle capacity weight The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 62 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label the Certification Tire label shows the tire size and ...

Страница 356: ...d capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available c...

Страница 357: ...on Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s cap...

Страница 358: ... Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the...

Страница 359: ...ehicle the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight...

Страница 360: ...ting when 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 Autoride If equipped the Autoride feature 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 conti...

Страница 361: ...e Towing a Trailer on page 4 65 Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example 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 ...

Страница 362: ...rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a t...

Страница 363: ...pressing the button again at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow Haul every time it is started Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 of the vehicle s Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR See Weight of the Trailer later in this section Tow Haul is most useful und...

Страница 364: ...mum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C 1500 2WD 4800 V8 3 42 3 73 5 700 lbs 2 585 kg 6 700 lbs 3 039 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 12...

Страница 365: ...0 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C 2500 2WD 6000 V8 Extended Models 3 73 4 10 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 9 900 lbs 4 490 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 6000 V8 w 4WS 3 73 4 10 7 600 lbs 3447 kg 9 600 lbs 4354 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 8100 V8 Extended Models 3 73 4 10 10 500 lbs 4 762 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 17 000 lbs 7 711 kg 19 000 lbs 8 618 kg GCWR limite...

Страница 366: ...suspension 2500 Extended Models 4WD equipped with Z83 base suspension limited to 7 900 lbs 3 586 kg trailer The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle 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 yo...

Страница 367: ...r tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum or 600 lbs 272 kg for the 1500 series and up to a maximum of 600 lbs 272 kg for the 2500 series with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 1 000 lbs 453 kg for the 1500 series and up to a maxim...

Страница 368: ...mit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so the distance A remains the same both before and after coup...

Страница 369: ... an aftermarket hitch following the trailer or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains 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 lbs 900 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the t...

Страница 370: ...ecirculates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 22 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 mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly...

Страница 371: ... more quickly and it may take additional practice to get used to backing up with four wheel steering Making Turns 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 372: ...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 Overheating on page 5 29 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something g...

Страница 373: ...ve After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See ...

Страница 374: ...ar of the vehicle and is tied to the vehicle s frame The harness connector can be plugged into a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector available through your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake 4 ...

Страница 375: ...Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake If your trailer is equipped with electronic brakes you can get a jumper harness electric trailer brake control with a trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer This harness and fuse should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center If you need to ...

Страница 376: ...d Use only the trailer brake harness intended for your vehicle If it is no longer available to you be sure to get a proper replacement from your dealer This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy duty trailer wiring package This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service cente...

Страница 377: ...is adapter to connect a standard four way round pin connector to the seven wire harness on your vehicle Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up see arrow The flip cap on the vehicle s seven wire harness will lock onto the tab and help hold the adapter in place Plug the four way round pin connector onto the adapter 4 81 ...

Страница 378: ...r step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer and your step bumper has three cutout circles you must push out the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball If your step bumper has only one cutout circle you will have to cut out the circle then remove it to install the trailer ball 4 82 ...

Страница 379: ...r 5 21 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Cooling System 5 31 Engine Fan Noise 5 38 Power Steering Fluid 5 38 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 40 Brakes 5 41 Battery 5 44 Jump Starting 5 45 All Wheel Drive 5 51 Rear Axle 5 52 Four Wheel Drive 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 55 Headlamps 5 55 Front T...

Страница 380: ...ehicle 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Weatherstrips 5 105 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 105 Sheet Metal Damage 5 108 Finish Damage 5 108 Underbody Maintenance 5 108 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 109 Vehicle Identification 5 110 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 110 Service Parts Identification Label 5 110 Electrical System 5 110 Add On Electrical Eq...

Страница 381: ...manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 86 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date ...

Страница 382: ... engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 110 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 E 85 85 Ethanol on page 5 6 In all other engines including the 5 3L V8 VIN Code T use only regular unleaded gasolin...

Страница 383: ...dopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 50 and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the...

Страница 384: ... buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuel E 85 85 Ethanol The 8th digit of your vehicle identification n...

Страница 385: ...ne to your fuel tank may improve starting Your vehicle is designed to accommodate a mixture of gasoline and E 85 fuel For good starting and heater efficiency below 32 F 0 C the fuel mix in the fuel tank should contain no more than 70 ethanol E 85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline so you will need to refill your fuel tank more often when using E 85 than when you are using gasoline Regular un...

Страница 386: ...olently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your ve...

Страница 387: ...ehicle on page 5 105 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed this would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfuncti...

Страница 388: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel ...

Страница 389: ...ated under and to the left of the steering wheel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down the hood and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Страница 390: ...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 5 12 ...

Страница 391: ... on page 5 23 F Engine Oil Fill See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Fan See Cooling System on page 5 31 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 38 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 45 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 41 L Underhood Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers...

Страница 392: ...When you open the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Страница 393: ...id on page 5 23 F Engine Oil Fill See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Fan See Cooling System on page 5 31 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 I Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 45 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 38 K Brake Master Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 41 L Underhood Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...

Страница 394: ...get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 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 th...

Страница 395: ...see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating rang...

Страница 396: ...What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M 5 18 ...

Страница 397: ...t symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area of extreme cold whe...

Страница 398: ...stem It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on veh...

Страница 399: ...wers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for location of engine air cleaner filter and change indicator if equipped When to Inspect If ...

Страница 400: ... reset the indicator if equipped do the following The air cleaner filter assembly is located on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle 1 Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 2 Remove the air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Clean the filter sealing surface and the ...

Страница 401: ...re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8 600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches...

Страница 402: ...uite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and...

Страница 403: ...r of the engine compartment on the passenger s side See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the CO...

Страница 404: ...own to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine o...

Страница 405: ...e could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engin...

Страница 406: ...When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant sensor and the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Level under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 68 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only whe...

Страница 407: ...n Center DIC on page 3 56 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 vehicle to be driven to...

Страница 408: ...heated 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 under Engine Overheating on page 5 29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can b...

Страница 409: ...d Shift to park or neutral and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 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 n...

Страница 410: ...lant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Fan 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 8100 V8 Engines All Other Engines 5 32 ...

Страница 411: ...eak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed 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 is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in a...

Страница 412: ...re you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Never turn the ca...

Страница 413: ... you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant...

Страница 414: ...ure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 2 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 3 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 4 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 5 36 ...

Страница 415: ... 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 6 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 5 37 ...

Страница 416: ...iler 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 the clutch disengages You may also hear thi...

Страница 417: ...he engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of...

Страница 418: ...ndshield washer fluid reservoir The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle on the driver s side Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can ...

Страница 419: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Страница 420: ...ot over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brake...

Страница 421: ...new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in...

Страница 422: ...ew approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes wi...

Страница 423: ...eterrent Feature on page 3 137 Jump Starting If your battery or batteries has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn y...

Страница 424: ... before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition ...

Страница 425: ...s and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Batte...

Страница 426: ...ative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehi...

Страница 427: ...t goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery or to the remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal marked GND on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it wo...

Страница 428: ...attery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Dis...

Страница 429: ... 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 Recommend...

Страница 430: ...00 Series is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler 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 QUADRASTEER 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...

Страница 431: ...cant 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 When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant See Scheduled M...

Страница 432: ... should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3 8 inch 9 5 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine...

Страница 433: ...ve 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 instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 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 ...

Страница 434: ...care not to touch the bulb with your fingers 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 Sidemarker Lamp B Retainer Clip C Front Turn Signal Lamp D Daytime Running Lamp 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned previously 2 Press the retainer clip located be...

Страница 435: ...n signal housing onto the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the alignment holes and the outer side into the retainer bracket Push until you hear a click 9 Reinstall the headlamp assembly 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 lamp ho...

Страница 436: ...Roof Marker Lamps 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lens 2 Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket 5 58 ...

Страница 437: ...to the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws Taillamps A Turn Signal Lamp B Back up Lamp C Stoplamp 1 Use a tool to remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 5 59 ...

Страница 438: ...aillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamps 9006 High Beam Headlamps 9005 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4114K Front Roof Marker Lamp 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3457A Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Stop Lamp 3157 Rear Turn Lamp 3157 Back up Lamp 3157 For any ...

Страница 439: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 15 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 440: ...Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a poth...

Страница 441: ... molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN...

Страница 442: ...rformance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 78 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 58 LT Metric Tire 5 64 ...

Страница 443: ...sure on page 5 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 58 D Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and pla...

Страница 444: ...e height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means b...

Страница 445: ...5 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F ...

Страница 446: ...laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capaci...

Страница 447: ... capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 58 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that co...

Страница 448: ...form Tire Quality Grading Standards a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 78 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multip...

Страница 449: ...e tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage 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 Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more t...

Страница 450: ... vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the vehi...

Страница 451: ... the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the exterior lamp switch from Off to On four times within 3 seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPM low tire warning light will begin to flash The double horn chirp and flashing TPM warning light indicate that the TPM matching process has started The TPM warning light should continue flashing throughout the matching procedure The SE...

Страница 452: ...One or more missing or inoperable TPM sensors will cause the service tire monitor message to be displayed See your dealer for service Federal Communications Commission and Industry and Science Canada The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS...

Страница 453: ... on page 5 71 for more information Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 120 If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system the sensors will need to be reset after a tire rotation is performed See TPM Sensor Identification Codes under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 72 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wh...

Страница 454: ...he Certification Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 58 for more information about these labels and where they can be found on your vehicle 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 GM recommends that you get tires with that sam...

Страница 455: ...so cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle may be equipped with a different size spare than the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle When new your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as your vehicle s road tires and wheels so it is all right ...

Страница 456: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Страница 457: ...oaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Страница 458: ...ires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chass...

Страница 459: ... Continued instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If you have a tire size other than P265 75R16 LT265 75R16 P265 70R16 or P265 70R17 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains tha...

Страница 460: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Страница 461: ...place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 5 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the...

Страница 462: ...and Wing Nut C Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D Tire Blocks E Bottle Jack A Bottle Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D Mounting Bracket E Removable Tray F Retaining Hook G Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves Tahoe Rear Access Panel Suburban 5 84 ...

Страница 463: ...urn the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from its holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 4 The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise You ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoi...

Страница 464: ...e rear bumper Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft E The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench H counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is...

Страница 465: ...the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the bottle jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 5 87 ...

Страница 466: ...en all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet Notice If your vehicle has QUADRASTEER and you use a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly you could damage the QUADRASTEER system When raising your vehicle on a jack avoid contact with tie rods and tie rod boots 5 88 ...

Страница 467: ...or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Jacking Locations Overall View 5 89 ...

Страница 468: ...le Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle you ll need to use the jack handle C and both jack handle extensions D Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions Attach the jack handle to the jack Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wren...

Страница 469: ...ime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose ...

Страница 470: ...gainst the hub 7 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely 8 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts CAUTION Contin...

Страница 471: ...can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for the wheel nut torque specification When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire you must also reinstall the center cap Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it s...

Страница 472: ...r an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Use the art and text following to help you A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Retainer E Hoist ...

Страница 473: ... of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together 4 Insert the hoist end F through the hole G in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot ...

Страница 474: ...nd retaining hook 4 Position behind the jack storage cover in the left rear side panel and tighten adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket For Suburban do the following 1 Return the tool kit jack tools and gloves to the tool bag 2 Assemble wheel chocks and bottle jack toge...

Страница 475: ...the storage tray A Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves B Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut C Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D Tire Blocks E Bottle Jack A Bottle Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D Mounting Bracket E Removable Tray F Retaining Hook G Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut H Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves Tahoe Rear Access Panel Suburban 5 97 ...

Страница 476: ...TION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible 2 If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 If i...

Страница 477: ...inue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 5 99 ...

Страница 478: ...e Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare 12 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the ...

Страница 479: ...tion Tire Pressure on page 5 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 58 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 83 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 r...

Страница 480: ...e 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 Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vi...

Страница 481: ...ction use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water...

Страница 482: ...ng the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial clea...

Страница 483: ...Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your 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 Vehicle...

Страница 484: ...aterials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to...

Страница 485: ...Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemical...

Страница 486: ... your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water C...

Страница 487: ... and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping ...

Страница 488: ...n 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 model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check w...

Страница 489: ...nce of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along withou...

Страница 490: ... 3 Ignition Heated Seats 4WD Four Wheel Drive System Auxiliary Battery HTR A C Climate Control System LOCK Power Door Lock Relay Lock Function HVAC 1 Inside Rearview Mirror Climate Control System L DOOR Driver s Door Harness Connection CRUISE Cruise Control UNLOCK Power Door Lock Relay Unlock Function RR FOG LP Rear Fog Lamp Export Only BRAKE Anti Lock Brake System 5 112 ...

Страница 491: ...e Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST TRN Right Turn Signal Stop Trailer RT TRN Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Fuses Usage BODY Harness Connector DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets LOCKS Power Door Lock System ECC Rear Electronic Climate Control Liftgate TBC 2C Truck Body Controller FLASH Flasher Module CB LT DOORS Left Power Window ...

Страница 492: ...R Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used Device Usage SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used CB SEAT Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker CB RT DOOR Right Power Window Circuit Breaker SPARE Not Used INFO Infotainment Harness Connection ...

Страница 493: ...river 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 page 5 12 for more information on its location 5 115 ...

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Страница 495: ...nt Climate Control Fan LBEC Left Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Fuses Usage STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Anti Lock Brakes VSES ECAS Vehicle Stability IGN A Ignition Power IGN B Ignition Power LBEC 1 Left Bussed Electrical Center Left Doors Truck Body Controller Flasher Module TRL PARK Parking Lamp...

Страница 496: ...r Conditioning Relay Turn Signal Hazard Switch Starter Relay RTD Ride Control TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Fuses Usage PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP Fuel Pump Relay B U LP Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger HDLP HI Headlamp High Beam Relay PRIME Not Used SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System FRT PARK Front Pa...

Страница 497: ...System SEO B1 Mid Bussed Electrical Center HomeLink Rear Heated Seats LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Fuses Usage CRANK Starting System LO HDLP RT Headlamp Low Beam Right FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay FOG LP Fog Lamps HORN Horn Fuse HORN Horn Relay W S WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump Relay W S WASH Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump INFO OnS...

Страница 498: ... 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 Z 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 6000 V8 U 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 8100 V8 G 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Wheels and Tires Model Description Torque C K 1500 6 bolts 14 mm 140 lb ft 190 Y C K 2500 8 bolts 14 mm 140 lb ft 190 Y Tire Pressure See the Certification Tire label on the rear edge of the driver s door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab After refill th...

Страница 499: ...d rear A C 17 0 quarts 16 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic 13 0 quarts 12 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic with engine oil cooler 14 0 quarts 13 0 L VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic 20 0 quarts 18 0 L Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler Add one liter if equipped with rear heating for all engines After refill the level must be rechecked Add enou...

Страница 500: ...Z E 85 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 8100 V8 VIN G 6 5 quarts 6 1 L Fuel Tank Capacity Tahoe 26 0 gallons 98 4 L Suburban 1500 Series 31 0 gallons 117 3 L Suburban 2500 Series 37 5 gallons 140 0 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Tahoe 2 71 lbs 1 23 kg Suburban 3 0 lbs 1 36 kg Oil filter should be changed at every oil change 5 122 ...

Страница 501: ...le 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 17 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 502: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working cond...

Страница 503: ...erforming maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex S...

Страница 504: ...aler has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resett...

Страница 505: ...mission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 62 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling sys...

Страница 506: ... 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter nor...

Страница 507: ...spect evaporative control system An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every 5 years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 6 7 ...

Страница 508: ...r lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and axle seals for leaks c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a press...

Страница 509: ... h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 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 i Drain flush and refill cooling system See Engine Coolant on page 5 ...

Страница 510: ...tails Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check ...

Страница 511: ...ition contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2...

Страница 512: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and 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 To chec...

Страница 513: ...11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Chassis Lubrication Chassis L...

Страница 514: ...10953626 Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Super...

Страница 515: ... PF44 25010633 PF44 89028862 PF454 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25313348 A1519C 25313348 A1519C 25313348 A1519C 25313349 A1518C 25313349 A1518C PCV Valve Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 12571164 41 985 12571164 41 985 12571164 41 985 12578277 41 983 Fuel Filter 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 25121792 GF626 Wiper Blades Front 15153642 15153642 15153642 15153642 15153642 Wiper ...

Страница 516: ...s 56 0 cm Wiper Blades Rear 22121329 22121329 22121329 22121329 22121329 Wiper Blade Type Rear ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA Wipe Blade Length Rear 14 inches 35 0 cm 14 inches 35 0 cm 14 inches 35 0 cm 14 inches 35 0 cm 14 inches 35 0 cm ACDelco part number GM part number A1518C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted Spark Plug Gap is 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 6 16 ...

Страница 517: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Страница 518: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Страница 519: ... Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 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 Section 7 Customer Assistan...

Страница 520: ... Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top l...

Страница 521: ... 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Страница 522: ... Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Vi...

Страница 523: ...e you up to 1 000 toward eligible 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 mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more ...

Страница 524: ...covered within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start o...

Страница 525: ...cessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy ...

Страница 526: ...ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement five day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be suppor...

Страница 527: ...hicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock...

Страница 528: ...e access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately in...

Страница 529: ...ted 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 engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on uni...

Страница 530: ...ations are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Страница 531: ...ne 5 21 Air Conditioning 3 31 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 9 All Wheel Drive 5 51 All Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak 2 33 AM 3 138 AM FM Radio 3 78 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 140 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 140 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 46 Appearance Care 5 102 Care of Safety Belts 5 105 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 108 Cleaning the Inside...

Страница 532: ...Roof Mounted Lamp Switch 3 18 B Backing Up 4 75 Battery 5 44 BATTERY NOT CHARGING 3 69 Battery Replacement 2 6 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Battery Warning Light 3 44 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 45 Before You Drive 3 123 Before You Go Off Roading 4 25 Bench Seat 1 16 Bench Seat Split 50 50 1 12 Bench Seat Split 60 40 1 10 Brake Parking 2 36 System Warning Light 3 45 Brake Adjustment 5 44 B...

Страница 533: ...ment Panel Fuse Block 5 114 Center Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 37 Chains Tires 5 81 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 3 69 Check Engine Light 3 50 Check Engine Light 3 50 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 70 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 70 CHECK WASHER FLUID 3 70 Checking Brake Fluid 5 42 Checking Coolant 5 28 Checking Engine Oil 5 16 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 87 Chemical Paint Spotting...

Страница 534: ...per Blades 5 107 Cleaning Tires 5 108 Cleaning Vinyl 5 104 Climate Control System 3 22 Dual 3 23 Dual Automatic 3 27 Climate Control System cont Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 35 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Electronic 3 37 Rear Air Conditioning System 3 34 Compass Calibration 2 44 2 45 Compass Operation 2 45 Compass Variance 2 43 2 46 Content Theft Deferrent 2 18 Control o...

Страница 535: ...ic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 28 DRIVER DOOR AJAR 3 70 Driver Information Center DIC 3 56 DIC Operation and Displays 3 56 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 68 Driving At Night 4 39 City 4 43 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 44 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 46 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 40 Off Road 4 23 Winter 4 48 Driving Across an Incline 4 35 Driving Dow...

Страница 536: ... 5 12 Exhaust 2 40 Fan Noise 5 38 Oil 5 16 Overheating 5 29 Starting 2 22 ENGINE COOLANT HOT 3 70 Engine Hour Meter Display 3 41 Engine Oil Additives 5 19 ENGINE OVERHEATED 3 70 Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen 3 140 DVD Distortion 3 138 Entry Lighting 3 19 Environmental Concerns 4 27 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 56 Event Data Records EDR 7 9 Exit Lighting 3 19 Express Down Windows 2 1...

Страница 537: ...ortable Fuel Container 5 10 Filling Your Tank 5 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 8 Gage 3 55 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 55 Fuel Information Button 3 59 FUEL LEVEL LOW 3 71 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 111 Windshield Wiper 5 111 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 47 Fuel 3 55 Oil Pressure 3 53 Speedometer 3 41 Tachometer 3 41 Transmission Temperature 3 ...

Страница 538: ...urge Tank 5 34 How to Add Fluid 5 26 How to Check 5 24 5 71 How to Check Lubricant 5 52 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 39 How to Inspect 5 22 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 28 Hydroplaning 4 42 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 30 If the Light is Flashing 3 51 If the Light Is On Steady 3 51 If You Are Caught in a...

Страница 539: ...Brake System Warning 3 46 Battery Warning 3 44 Brake System Warning 3 45 Cruise Control 3 54 Four Wheel Drive 3 54 Low Fuel Warning 3 55 Malfunction Indicator 3 50 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 42 Safety Belt Reminder 3 41 Tire Pressure 3 49 Tow Haul Mode 3 54 Traction Off 3 46 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror 2 17 Listening to a DVD 3 107 3 122 Loading Your Vehicle 4 58 Loading Your Vehicle for...

Страница 540: ...1 3 Manual Windows 2 16 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 61 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 68 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance 7 5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display 2 44 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 42 Man...

Страница 541: ...rrors 2 47 Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 48 Power Mirrors 2 48 Outside Power Camper Type Mirror 2 48 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode V8 Engines Only 5 29 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 12 P Panel Doors 2 14 Park P Shifting Into 2 37 Shifting Out of 2 39 Parking Brake 2 36 Over Things That Burn 2 40 Parking on Hills 4 ...

Страница 542: ...Radio with CD 3 81 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 108 Rear Seat Audio 3 135 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 77 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 77 Theft Deterrent 3 137 Understanding Reception 3 138 RDS Messages 3 86 3 98 3 114 REAR ACCESS OPEN 3 72 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 35 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic ...

Страница 543: ...eplacing Brake System Parts 5 44 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 88 Replacing the 50 50 Split Bench Seat 1 15 Replacing the Bench Seat 1 20 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects cont General Motors 7 11 United States Government 7 10 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 2 56 Resetting Defaults 2 56 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restrain...

Страница 544: ...1 Power Lumbar 1 5 Power Seats 1 4 Rear Seat Operation 1 9 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Second Row 1 65 Secondary Latch System 5 98 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 1 67 Center Rear Seat Position 1 65 Designed for the LATCH System 1 62 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 62 Right Front Seat Position 1 68 Security While You Travel 7 6 Select Button 3 68 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the ...

Страница 545: ...3 74 STABILITY SYS DISABLED 3 74 Stalling on an Incline 4 36 Starting Your Engine 2 22 Steering 4 15 Steering in Emergencies 4 16 Steering Tips 4 15 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 137 Step Bumper Pad 4 82 Stereo RCA Jacks 3 131 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 57 Convenience Net 2 59 Cupholder s 2 57 Front Storage Area 2 57 Glove Box 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 57 Rear Storage Area 2 59 Sto...

Страница 546: ...ats 1 9 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Top Strap 1 56 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 57 Torque Lock 2 39 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 72 Tow Haul Mode 2 27 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 54 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 55 Towing a Trailer 4 65 Your Vehicle 4 55 Traction Assist System TAS 4 9 Off Light 3 46 Stabilitrak System 4 12 TRACTION ACTIVE 3 75 Traction Control Operation 4 13 TRACTION ...

Страница 547: ...ls iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 110 Service Parts Identification Label 5 110 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat 2 61 Vehicle Storage 5 45 Video Screen 3 126 Visors 2 17 Voltmeter Gage 3 44 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 39 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 68 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and S...

Страница 548: ...ng Fluid 5 39 When to Inspect 5 21 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 77 Where to Put the Restraint 1 54 Why Safety Belts Work 1 24 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 16 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 61 Fuses 5 111 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 48 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 140 XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US...

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