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Front Seats ......................................................1-2

Manual Seats ................................................1-2
Power Seats ..................................................1-3
Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-3
Power Lumbar ...............................................1-4
Heated Seats .................................................1-4
Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-5
Head Restraints .............................................1-7

Rear Seats .......................................................1-8

Rear Seat Operation .......................................1-8

Safety Belts ...................................................1-13

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-18
Driver Position ..............................................1-18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-24
Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-25
Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-25
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....................1-28
Safety Belt Pretensioners ...............................1-30
Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-31

Child Restraints .............................................1-31

Older Children ..............................................1-31
Infants and Young Children ............................1-34
Child Restraint Systems .................................1-37

Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-40
Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH) ......................................1-41

Securing a Child Restraint in a

Rear Outside Seat Position .........................1-48

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Center Rear Seat Position ..........................1-50

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position ............................1-51

Airbag System ...............................................1-54

Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-57
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-61
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-62
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ........1-62
Passenger Sensing System ............................1-64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................1-69

Restraint System Check ..................................1-70

Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-70
Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ............................................1-71

Section 1

Seats and Restraint Systems

1-1

Содержание 2006 TrailBlazer

Страница 1: ...cators 3 30 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 Audio System s 3 67 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 53 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Four Wheel Drive 5 51 Front Axle 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Tires 5 57 Appearance Care 5...

Страница 2: ...sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures an...

Страница 3: ...ION 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Страница 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the f...

Страница 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Страница 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Страница 7: ...g Children 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 51 Airbag System 1 54 Where Are the Airbags 1 57 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 6...

Страница 8: ...den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ...own on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward To recline the seatback press the vertical control rearward To raise the seatback press the vertical control forward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 for more information Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature there is a knob located on...

Страница 10: ... position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the temperature set...

Страница 11: ...ght on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a manual recliner lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and push the seatback rearward to recline the seatback To ...

Страница 12: ...lining seatback control is located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions Press the control rearward to recline the seatback Press the control forward to raise the seatback But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 6 ...

Страница 13: ...elt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it Press the release butto...

Страница 14: ...f a neck injury in a crash Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Flip and Fold Second Row Seats Five Passenger Your vehicle may have flip and fold second row seats which allow more cargo space To flip and fold the seat s do the following 1 Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback and flip the seat cushion forward 1 8 ...

Страница 15: ...To return the seat s to the original position do the following CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 1 9 ...

Страница 16: ...ow 65 35 split bench seat which may be folded and tumbled for access to the third row seats To fold and tumble the seat s do the following 1 Push the head restraints down fully 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by pulling up on the front part of the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and indicated as 1 on the handle and side cover 3 Pull up on the rear part of the lever indicated as...

Страница 17: ...le could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 2 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 3 Lift the seatback up to return it to the upright position CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 4...

Страница 18: ...to tumble the seat forward Be sure to return the seat to the original position when you are finished Never use the third row as a seating position while the second row is folded and tumbled To fold the third row seat do the following 1 Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat cushion to release the seat cushion 2 Lift up the seat and then pull it forward 3 Fold the seatback forward ...

Страница 19: ...ou 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 that is not equipped with seats and safety belts ...

Страница 20: ...t 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 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a ...

Страница 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 15 ...

Страница 22: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 16 ...

Страница 23: ...upside 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 airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Страница 24: ... 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 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicl...

Страница 25: ...quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries...

Страница 26: ...oo loose It will not 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 20 ...

Страница 27: ...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 21 ...

Страница 28: ...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 are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 22 ...

Страница 29: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 23 ...

Страница 30: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Страница 31: ...ar seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts 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 Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how...

Страница 32: ... to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause s...

Страница 33: ...belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle 1 27 ...

Страница 34: ...each of the rear outside passenger positions Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Find the comfort guide located on a storage clip between the interior body and the seatback or in a pocket sewn into the side of the seatback Slide the guide off of its storage clip or out of the pocket 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then pl...

Страница 35: ... by following these steps 3 1 Squeeze and hold the ends of the lock A on the elastic cord 3 2 Pull the loop to shorten the guide or pull the cord to lengthen the guide 3 3 Release the lock 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 29 ...

Страница 36: ...ze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back onto its storage clip or into its storage pocket Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger Although you cannot see them they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement...

Страница 37: ...ll be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have o...

Страница 38: ...vere or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can not properly ...

Страница 39: ...der belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child ...

Страница 40: ...hildren 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 baby does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy ...

Страница 41: ...ent types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints ther...

Страница 42: ... so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not re...

Страница 43: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 37 ...

Страница 44: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 38 ...

Страница 45: ...nstructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system f...

Страница 46: ...h rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are differen...

Страница 47: ...e the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Your vehicle has the LATCH system The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash Thi...

Страница 48: ...t with these attachments in your vehicle Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments Lower Anchors Lower anchors A are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH se...

Страница 49: ...hment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some top tether equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to r...

Страница 50: ...wing where the anchors are located For five passenger vehicles the labels are located above a flap at the base of the seatback in the rear outside seating positions The anchors are located under the flap In order to get to the anchors you will need to pull the strap at the center of the seat where the seat cushion meets the seatback This will allow you to fold the seat cushion up and out of the wa...

Страница 51: ...anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed For seven passenger vehicles the top tether anchors for each seating position in the second row are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Five Passen...

Страница 52: ...child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the ancho...

Страница 53: ...ecommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions For five passenger vehicles if your vehicle is equipped with a cargo shade ...

Страница 54: ...is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 There are no top tether anchors at the third row seating positions if equipped Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored If your chil...

Страница 55: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 49 ...

Страница 56: ...ldren LATCH on page 1 41 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect it Unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint ...

Страница 57: ... if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child rest...

Страница 58: ...We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 1 3 or Manual Seats on page 1 2 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in t...

Страница 59: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 53 ...

Страница 60: ... rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also ha...

Страница 61: ... near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits ...

Страница 62: ...still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them...

Страница 63: ...he airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 57 ...

Страница 64: ...er s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 1 58 ...

Страница 65: ... injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering And if your vehicle has roof mounted side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any door or window opening ...

Страница 66: ... full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph 29 to 40 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can...

Страница 67: ...le or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For roof mounted airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds...

Страница 68: ...to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions or rollovers for the roof mounted side impact airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After a frontal airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated Roof mounted side impact airb...

Страница 69: ...he door lock and interior lamp controls In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there t...

Страница 70: ... certain conditions The driver s airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statisti...

Страница 71: ...e to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be ...

Страница 72: ...osition on page 1 51 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 seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restra...

Страница 73: ...ness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more on this including important safety informa...

Страница 74: ...ipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are airbag system parts in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 ...

Страница 75: ...irbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or height they may keep the airbag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you...

Страница 76: ...ny other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system doe...

Страница 77: ...ed to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger ...

Страница 78: ... NOTES 1 72 ...

Страница 79: ... 2 17 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 Passlock 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 20 Starting the Engine 2 21 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Displacement on Demand DoD 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Four Wheel Drive 2 27 All Wheel Drive 2 30 Parking Brake 2 31 S...

Страница 80: ... Temperature Display 2 45 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 47 Outside Power Mirrors 2 48 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 2 48 Outside Convex Mirror 2 49 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 49 OnStar System 2 49 Universal Home Remote System 2 52 Universal Home Remote System Operation 2 53 Storage Areas 2 56 Glove Box 2 56 Overhead Console 2 56 Center Console Storage Area 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 57 Rear Compartment Sto...

Страница 81: ...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 82: ...e new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an...

Страница 83: ...t may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the ...

Страница 84: ...ree seconds and the horn will chirp L Panic Press the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehi...

Страница 85: ...a KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the tran...

Страница 86: ...rcome 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 vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter You can use yo...

Страница 87: ...t door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors See Lockout Protection on page 2 12 You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off If the feature is turned off th...

Страница 88: ...ver toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options ...

Страница 89: ...twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unloc...

Страница 90: ...ge the security lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking you...

Страница 91: ...ument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 34 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 6 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the cent...

Страница 92: ...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 14 ...

Страница 93: ...5 seconds Express Down Window AUTO Express down The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the driver s or front passenger s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be i...

Страница 94: ...r vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull out Extension Your ve...

Страница 95: ... Close all doors The security light should turn off after approximately 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember th...

Страница 96: ...er 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the security light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm When the alarm is set the power door unlock switch is not operational If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be b...

Страница 97: ...nce 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 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts ...

Страница 98: ...ipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN This is the position for driving D START This position starts the engine Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equippe...

Страница 99: ...e 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 will not start or starts but then stops it could be ...

Страница 100: ...olumn Press the switch forward or backward to move the pedals closer or farther away from you Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starti...

Страница 101: ...mperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Displacement on Demand DoD Your vehicle s V8 engine may be equipped with Displacement on Demand DoD This system allows the engine to operate on eithe...

Страница 102: ...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 set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Se...

Страница 103: ... Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 46 NEUTRAL N In this position the ...

Страница 104: ...2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND ...

Страница 105: ...ended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time Automatic Transfer Case Your vehicle will have one of the following transfer case knobs If your vehicle has four wheel drive the transfer case knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument ...

Страница 106: ...f you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud and climbing or descending steep hills CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 2 31 NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case ...

Страница 107: ...ssion into gear If you turn the knob to Four Wheel Low when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of Four Wheel Low To shift from Fou...

Страница 108: ...RAL 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off 3 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 4 Turn the transfer case knob to the desire...

Страница 109: ...rake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Страница 110: ...transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 To shift into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into ...

Страница 111: ...out first pressing the button on the console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called ...

Страница 112: ...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 113: ... this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 42 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless yo...

Страница 114: ...duce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Turn the control clockwise for night use return it to the center for daytime use Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Your vehicle may have a rearview mirror with the OnStar system Control buttons for the OnStar system are at the bottom of the mirror See your GM dealer for more information on the OnStar system and how to subscribe to ...

Страница 115: ...center and move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Temperature and Compass Display O On Off Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for nor...

Страница 116: ...Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain conditions such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not...

Страница 117: ... button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button down for nine seconds to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The c...

Страница 118: ...ne number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature When on an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes...

Страница 119: ... dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is lit If it s not press and hold the on off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn of...

Страница 120: ...on The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs After approximately five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and t...

Страница 121: ...imming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass Mirror Operation When turned on this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps behind you after dark P On Off This is the on off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass Press the far left button located below the mirror face for up to t...

Страница 122: ...set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance ...

Страница 123: ...TEMP button Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings After approximately four seconds of inactivity the d...

Страница 124: ...mpass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compas...

Страница 125: ...e the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outsid...

Страница 126: ...ction The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the passenger s outside mirror will adjust to...

Страница 127: ... heat to help clear them of ice snow and condensation See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 22 for more information OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags de...

Страница 128: ...new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs For more information press the OnStar button to speak to an advisor Safe and Sound Plan Advanced Automatic Collision Notification Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment E...

Страница 129: ...e Virtual Advisor It is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics Customize your information profile at www myonstar com See the OnStar User s Guide for more information OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be...

Страница 130: ... subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re...

Страница 131: ...poses See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section or for assistance see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and...

Страница 132: ...r light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor h...

Страница 133: ...rsal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Button...

Страница 134: ...sal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include reading lamps a Universal Home Remote and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 2 62 and Universal Home Remote System on page 2 52 for more information If your vehicle has a third row s...

Страница 135: ... is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or...

Страница 136: ...ng your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is still securely fastened When the luggage carrier is not in use place the crossrails at the following positions for wind noise reduction Place one crossrail at the r...

Страница 137: ...on always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover The panel can be stored in the lower position with either side up Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides and slide the panel forward Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place Notice Loading objects that weigh over 200 lbs 90 kg onto the panel may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warr...

Страница 138: ...ny removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid To remove the rear floor storage lid do the following 1 Press the latch release and lift up the latch handle 2 Raise the lid slightly to unhook it 3 Pull...

Страница 139: ...ver do the following 1 Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel located behind the rear seat 2 Squeeze the opposite endcap align it with the pocket located on the opposite side of the trim panel and release 3 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from ...

Страница 140: ...Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays If...

Страница 141: ...ivers To store the memory settings do the following 1 Adjust the driver s seat including the seatback recliner and lumbar both of the outside mirrors and the adjustable pedals if equipped to the desired position 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second ...

Страница 142: ...sition 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the easy exit seat position do one of the following Press the easy exit seat button on the me...

Страница 143: ...s 3 16 Dome Lamps 3 16 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Entry Lighting 3 17 Exit Lighting 3 17 Reading Lamps 3 17 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 18 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 19 Dual Climate Control System 3 19 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Rear Climate Control System 3 26 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 30 ...

Страница 144: ... 49 Fuel Gage 3 49 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 50 Check Gas Cap Light 3 50 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 DIC Operation and Displays 3 51 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 55 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 61 Audio System s 3 67 Setting the Time 3 69 Radio with CD Base 3 69 Radio with CD MP3 3 80 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 95 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 110 Navigation Radio System 3 124 Rear Seat Entertain...

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Страница 147: ...se Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 G Rear Window Washer Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 67 I Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 K Ashtray See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 19 L Shift Lever and StabiliTrak Button See Shifti...

Страница 148: ... hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering colu...

Страница 149: ...These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lan...

Страница 150: ...chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam push the lever toward the instrument panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel c...

Страница 151: ...en or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Rainsense Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with Rainsense windshield wipers When active these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers The moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield To turn on the Rainsense ...

Страница 152: ...ise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision This control is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol loca...

Страница 153: ...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 cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in ti...

Страница 154: ...sume accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator p...

Страница 155: ...on t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the cruise switch to off or Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headlamps Your exterior lamps knob is located on your instrument ...

Страница 156: ...amps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the foll...

Страница 157: ...ights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system 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 about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside D...

Страница 158: ... button while the fog lamps are on Fog lamps will turn off whenever your high beam headlamps are on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Press ...

Страница 159: ...mp override button is not pressed in When all the doors are closed the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then turn off automatically If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override is on Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove ...

Страница 160: ...nel The second outlet is located on the rear of the center console Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the accessory power outlet Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information ...

Страница 161: ...ting will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise o...

Страница 162: ... While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed Defog and defrost modes are described later in this section Driver s Side Temperature Knob The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle Slide the le...

Страница 163: ...s with only a little air directed to the floor outlets The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging The recirculation button 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 Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or...

Страница 164: ...ss than three hours the old temperature reading may be displayed because underhood heat is affecting the true outside temperature Since underhood heat can also affect the outside temperature while the engine is running it may take several minutes of driving before the display updates to the actual outside temperature 9 Off Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system Outside air...

Страница 165: ...setting if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button When AUTO is selected the air conditioning operation and air inlet mode will be automaticall...

Страница 166: ... the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected in floor mode Recirculation Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated Recirculat...

Страница 167: ... your windshield Defog Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets 0 Defrost Press the front defrost button to clear the windshield and side windows of frost or fog quickly The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode If the outside temperature is 40 F 4 C or warmer your air c...

Страница 168: ...ulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Rear Climate Control System Regular Wheelbase Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate control systems With either of these system...

Страница 169: ...lets and the third seat floor outlet If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control system The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting P On Off Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off z9 y Fan Press this button to adjust the fan speed z ...

Страница 170: ...d passenger side temperature To activate the second row seat controls in the following systems set the fan knob located on the front console to R Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan speed temperature and direction of airflow H Panel Selecting panel mode will deliver air to the four headliner outlets Bi level Selecting bi level mode will deliver warmer air to the second seat side fl...

Страница 171: ...Fan Press the rear fan control button with the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control on Toggle this button to adjust the air flow speed To turn the rear system off toggle the left arrow until the display turns off z y Mode Press this button to change the direction of airflow panel bi level or floor to the rear seat area zb y Temperature Press this button to increase and decrease th...

Страница 172: ... 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 when one of the gages s...

Страница 173: ...et you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel version shown Canada Base and SS Model similar 3 31 ...

Страница 174: ...correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Your vehicle s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip Information under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 51 The odometer mileage can be checked without t...

Страница 175: ...he chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and ...

Страница 176: ... ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate w...

Страница 177: ...f for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger s frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate Passenger Airba...

Страница 178: ...A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is failsafe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy und...

Страница 179: ...n of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you ha...

Страница 180: ...e operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If...

Страница 181: ...ake 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 pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the...

Страница 182: ... on you do not have anti lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Low Tire Pressure Warning Light SS Model T...

Страница 183: ...arted During most driving conditions this light will not come on If the StabiliTrak System is actively controlling the stability and or traction of the vehicle this light will blink This is normal This light will come on if any portion of the system has been manually turned off or a problem is detected in the system If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center a message will appear...

Страница 184: ...rd Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This ...

Страница 185: ...n detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard acc...

Страница 186: ...on These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle Your dealer has the pr...

Страница 187: ...o 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 Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oi...

Страница 188: ...en the engine is on Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 18 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will ...

Страница 189: ...educed engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible Hi...

Страница 190: ...hicle This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working The service four wheel drive light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by...

Страница 191: ...erature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut Close the liftgate or liftglass Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining United States Canada 3 49 ...

Страница 192: ...arning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank Check Gas Cap Light If equipped this light will come on if your gas cap is not securely fastened See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 for more information Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle m...

Страница 193: ...ge fuel economy and engine oil life 4 Customization Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal settings on your vehicle r Select Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your customization settings Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from the DIC display DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when t...

Страница 194: ...n either miles or kilometers Pressing the reset stem located on the instrument cluster with the vehicle off will also display the odometer Trip A Press the trip information button until TRIP A appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display...

Страница 195: ...he DIC can be used as a timer Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds...

Страница 196: ...iters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or kilometers per liter km L your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you dr...

Страница 197: ...DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition More than one message may appear at one time They will appear one after the other Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the message and to clear it f...

Страница 198: ...ear on the DIC along with a chime Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display The message will appear at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir will clear the messag...

Страница 199: ...w Fuel Warning Light on page 3 50 Filling the Tank on page 5 8 and Fuel on page 5 5 for more information ICE POSSIBLE If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway this message may appear on the DIC If the temperature rises to a safe level the message will clear Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display KEY FOB BATTERY LO...

Страница 200: ...ct button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display REAR ACCESS OPEN If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display Press the select button ...

Страница 201: ...ive accordingly Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system this message will be displayed if one or more of the tire monitor sensors have malfunctioned or if all of the tire monitor sensors have not been programmed successfully See your GM dealer Press the select button to acknowl...

Страница 202: ...as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear on the DIC and a chime will sound Fully reinstall the fuel cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap w...

Страница 203: ...ake sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK P Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options After pressing the customization button VEHICLE SETTINGS will momentarily display before going to a customization option Lock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS IN GEAR appears in the display To select your preference for automatic locking ...

Страница 204: ...age 2 10 Lock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH default The par...

Страница 205: ...button UNLOCK FEEDBACK OFF There will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC appears in the display To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on when you...

Страница 206: ...ailable options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Easy Exit Seat Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT OFF appears in the display To select your preference for seat position exit press the select button while EASY EXIT SEAT OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the foll...

Страница 207: ...and move on to the next feature For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 48 Alarm Warning Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for alarm warning press the select button while ALARM WARNING BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following c...

Страница 208: ...ll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds as long as you are in the odometer mode Units Press the customization button until UNITS U S ENGLISH appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while UNITS U S ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS U S E...

Страница 209: ...djusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on t...

Страница 210: ...f sound equipment can be added it is 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 Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate thro...

Страница 211: ...nition 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 UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few...

Страница 212: ...o provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text inform...

Страница 213: ...ay Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either th...

Страница 214: ...out Bose or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle ...

Страница 215: ...o tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and ...

Страница 216: ...radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six nu...

Страница 217: ...on symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that t...

Страница 218: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Страница 219: ...ive The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the ...

Страница 220: ...the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is need...

Страница 221: ...ppear on the display when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN Pre...

Страница 222: ...The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try 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 GM dealer If the radio displays an error messag...

Страница 223: ...DS 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 XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality au...

Страница 224: ...t determine the vehicle speed To turn automatic volume off press this button until OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection o TUNE p Turn this knob to select radio stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The ra...

Страница 225: ...r the treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to select customized equalizat...

Страница 226: ...lected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the ...

Страница 227: ...adio station you will hear it If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found the radio will stop seeking and TRAF will appear on the display If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements No Traf will appear on the display If TRAF is on the displ...

Страница 228: ...in a location that is blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Chann...

Страница 229: ...ected category The system is working properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the ...

Страница 230: ...ed and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more in...

Страница 231: ...N will appear on the display RDM and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display o SEEK p Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will scan the previo...

Страница 232: ...ot work The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255 files Long file names folder names or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders The system can support up to 11 folders ...

Страница 233: ...d then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has been played play will continue from the first track of the first p...

Страница 234: ...radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in t...

Страница 235: ... it for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage REV and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more th...

Страница 236: ...ck mode will display the current track number and the ID3 tag song name Folder playlist mode will display the current folder or playlist number and the folder playlist name Time of day mode will display the time of day and the ID3 tag song name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until you see the display you want then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio will p...

Страница 237: ...ormat of the CD may not be compatible See MP3 Format earlier in this section 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 GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide i...

Страница 238: ...is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 c...

Страница 239: ... default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing 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 at faster vehicle speeds To...

Страница 240: ...quipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbu...

Страница 241: ...radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the 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 right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push ...

Страница 242: ...y performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the T...

Страница 243: ... is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing t...

Страница 244: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Страница 245: ...e The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Страница 246: ... or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The 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 current selection h...

Страница 247: ... forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next selection play for 10 seconds then go on to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The ...

Страница 248: ... to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of the Cassette Tape Player on page 3 141 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter ...

Страница 249: ...r scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen inste...

Страница 250: ...the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either the S...

Страница 251: ...our GM 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 The current radio source will sto...

Страница 252: ...encies Display messages from radio stations 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 the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or cal...

Страница 253: ...he display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you ...

Страница 254: ... to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performi...

Страница 255: ...z talk pop rock and classical The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the 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 th...

Страница 256: ... TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scann...

Страница 257: ... phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be ...

Страница 258: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Страница 259: ... The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the...

Страница 260: ... properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label t...

Страница 261: ...loaded a number for each CD will appear on the display Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number will appear on the display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button if not already in CD mode then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display If an error ...

Страница 262: ...elease the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display RPT Repeat With repeat one track or an entire CD can be repeated To use repeat do the following To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play To repeat the CD you are listening to press and hold the RPT but...

Страница 263: ...e display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob until you hear a beep T...

Страница 264: ... recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows Seeking past the last saved track will return to the first saved track To delete tracks from the 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 either SEEK or TYPE arro...

Страница 265: ...s the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scrat...

Страница 266: ... DVD symbol will go off of the radio display and RSE OFF will appear on the radio display The radio will return to the last radio source that you were listening to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 124 for more information Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system The navigation system has built in features intended to minimize driver distraction Technology...

Страница 267: ...SE system is for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Rep...

Страница 268: ...dphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery c...

Страница 269: ... inputs may be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones previously for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle spe...

Страница 270: ...later in this section 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 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 CD RW Video CD and Ph...

Страница 271: ...r 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 playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression Th...

Страница 272: ...he player will automatically start if the vehicle is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin to pla...

Страница 273: ...er a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control d...

Страница 274: ...crease low audio produced by some DVDs e Audio Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for each disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRC...

Страница 275: ...utton 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 playing a DVD r Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to t...

Страница 276: ...ey are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery door securely If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition might not be in on or accessory The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light ...

Страница 277: ...icator light will flash Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD The auxiliary source is runn...

Страница 278: ... The RSE is working correctly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be di...

Страница 279: ... the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to For example rear seat passengers may listen to and control cassette tapes 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 have priority over the RSA controls If the fr...

Страница 280: ...ection on the tape Press and hold the SEEK button to go to the other side of the tape This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold the SEEK b...

Страница 281: ...s The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded Q SOURCE R Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display Q SEEK R Press the up or the down arrow ...

Страница 282: ... can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service giv...

Страница 283: ...eaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player If there is a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner ...

Страница 284: ...de over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properl...

Страница 285: ...em may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure the XM Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume le...

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Страница 287: ...nly 4 19 Off Road Driving Except SS 4 20 Driving at Night 4 32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 34 City Driving 4 36 Freeway Driving 4 37 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 39 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 40 Winter Driving 4 42 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 46 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 46 Recovery Hooks 4 47 Loading Your Vehicle 4 48 Adding a Snow ...

Страница 288: ...t pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult an...

Страница 289: ...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 290: ... drinking 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 most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Страница 291: ...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 292: ...ke pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in t...

Страница 293: ... to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 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 itse...

Страница 294: ...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 295: ...king Limited Slip Rear Axle TrailBlazer SS Your limited slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give ...

Страница 296: ...eel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle If driving conditions delay system initialization the STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed If this is the case your vehicle does not need servicing For more information on the stability messages see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively control...

Страница 297: ...me on Momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak button again will return the system to the STABILITRAK ON mode See StabiliTrak Off below for more information Traction Control Off In this mode stability control and brake traction control are functional Engine speed management will be modified and the driven wheels can spin more freely This can cause the brake traction control to activate more frequently...

Страница 298: ...k light will come on and the STABILITRAK OFF message will appear on the DIC The StabiliTrak system cannot be turned on until the vehicle is switched to 2HI 4HI or 4AWD The following chart describes the StabiliTrak system events and the corresponding messages and lights that will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event StabiliTrak Indicator Ligh...

Страница 299: ...tive do not allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively If you do you may be causing damage to the transfer case This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Notice If you allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would ...

Страница 300: ...rive but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 for more information Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is impor...

Страница 301: ...gh the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stop...

Страница 302: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Страница 303: ...t is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Страница 304: ... get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger...

Страница 305: ... could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any Anti Lock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Competitive Driving SS Only See your warranty book before using your ...

Страница 306: ... more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid level...

Страница 307: ...age 2 57 and Tires on page 5 57 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns We recognize these concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational driving...

Страница 308: ...ean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle i...

Страница 309: ...ater Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the ...

Страница 310: ...may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper...

Страница 311: ...raction 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 headl...

Страница 312: ...l at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if the wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going...

Страница 313: ...the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK P But do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL Leave the transfer case in the Two Wheel High Four Wheel High or Four Wheel Low position Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you will...

Страница 314: ...m 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 drive across You could roll over if you do not drive straight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overhe...

Страница 315: ...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 316: ...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 317: ...upt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents...

Страница 318: ... through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 34 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking ...

Страница 319: ... may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly int...

Страница 320: ...rkings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not ...

Страница 321: ... rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water dr...

Страница 322: ...yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 57 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 36 ...

Страница 323: ...ime and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 37 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways tu...

Страница 324: ...ere is not another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply T...

Страница 325: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second an...

Страница 326: ...iving Except SS on page 4 20 for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shi...

Страница 327: ...go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be ...

Страница 328: ...oth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the...

Страница 329: ...Brake System ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 7 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise cl...

Страница 330: ...n 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 do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to kee...

Страница 331: ...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 th...

Страница 332: ...ion back and forth you can destroy your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 78 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into Four Wheel High Turn the StabiliTrak System off See StabiliTrak System on pa...

Страница 333: ...nd you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Your vehicle may have recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving 4 47 ...

Страница 334: ... the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached below the door lock post striker The tire and loading information label show...

Страница 335: ...the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded 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 tra...

Страница 336: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Страница 337: ...pacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh...

Страница 338: ...ndles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your vehicle s weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle I...

Страница 339: ...oad driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving Except SS on page 4 20 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a snow plow Notice Adding a snow plow or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Do not install a snow plow or similar equipment on y...

Страница 340: ...wing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ...

Страница 341: ...th all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Four wheel drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you follow the proper procedures The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed so it is impor...

Страница 342: ...ake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 7 Turn the ignition off After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If you tow a two wheel drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground the transmission could be damaged The repairs would not be co...

Страница 343: ... the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL N position for your vehicle 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition off After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel or Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehic...

Страница 344: ... the rear axle The system also has an internal clock to prevent overheating if the inflator is used for prolonged periods If the system overheats all leveling function stops until the system cools down During this time the indicator light on the air inflator switch will be flashing The ignition has to be on for the system to inflate in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride height after l...

Страница 345: ...ction or the inflator being active turn off the ignition The next day turn on the ignition and check the indicator light The vehicle can be driven with the light flashing but if it is you should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible 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 ...

Страница 346: ...here 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 trailer don t drive over 50 m...

Страница 347: ...tional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle Vehicle Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt GCWR 2WD TrailBlazer L6 Engine 3 42 5 400 lbs 2 449 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 3 73 5 900 lbs 2 676 kg 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg 4 10 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 4WD Tr...

Страница 348: ... 500 lbs 5 670 kg 2WD TrailBlazer SS 6 0 L V8 Engine 4 10 6 800 lbs 3 084 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg AWD TrailBlazer SS 6 0 L V8 Engine 4 10 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded Tra...

Страница 349: ...an carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up t...

Страница 350: ...re than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at ...

Страница 351: ... able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure you are...

Страница 352: ...han these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer...

Страница 353: ...age 2 34 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed T...

Страница 354: ...en turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand t...

Страница 355: ...own a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or a lower gear under heavy loads or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than a...

Страница 356: ...absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your veh...

Страница 357: ...his Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and...

Страница 358: ...ng ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Your vehicle is also equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver s ...

Страница 359: ...leaner Filter 5 24 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 26 Engine Coolant 5 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 31 Engine Overheating 5 31 Cooling System 5 33 Engine Fan Noise 5 38 Power Steering Fluid 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 40 Brakes 5 41 Battery 5 44 Jump Starting 5 45 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Four Wheel Drive 5 51 Front Axle 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Taillamps and Turn S...

Страница 360: ...c Surfaces 5 100 Care of Safety Belts 5 101 Weatherstrips 5 101 Washing Your Vehicle 5 101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 102 Finish Care 5 102 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 103 Aluminum Wheels 5 103 Tires 5 104 Sheet Metal Damage 5 104 Finish Damage 5 105 Underbody Maintenance 5 105 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 105 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 106 Vehicle Identification 5 107 Vehi...

Страница 361: ...ol and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will...

Страница 362: ...e proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 68 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileag...

Страница 363: ...e H use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock If the octane is less than 87 you may notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gas...

Страница 364: ...uired to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or ...

Страница 365: ... 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 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Nev...

Страница 366: ...eling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise Whi...

Страница 367: ...The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed See Check Gas Cap Light on page 3 50 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts wh...

Страница 368: ...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 369: ...ease the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the ...

Страница 370: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Страница 371: ... See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir S...

Страница 372: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Страница 373: ...See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Bra...

Страница 374: ...When you open the hood on the 6 0L V8 TrailBlazer SS engine here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Страница 375: ... Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 F Engine Oil Fill Cap Under Engine Cover See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 J Brake Master Cylinder R...

Страница 376: ...op See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the le...

Страница 377: ...ot add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area F that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine 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 ope...

Страница 378: ... on the driver s side 3 Angle the cover up and pull it off of the bracket 4 Reverse above steps to reinstall the cover What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Except Vehicles with 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine 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 20 ...

Страница 379: ...eting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your ve...

Страница 380: ... cause engine damage not covered by your warranty SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American...

Страница 381: ...y For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A change engine oil light will come on or if your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 46 or DIC Warning...

Страница 382: ...e system What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil p...

Страница 383: ...g 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover 2 Remove the air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 4 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not...

Страница 384: ...ng if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite 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 th...

Страница 385: ...ent on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 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 COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check...

Страница 386: ...en flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have ...

Страница 387: ...h fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four time...

Страница 388: ...ure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill...

Страница 389: ...sages on page 3 55 for more information If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving...

Страница 390: ...gine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows 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 does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of ste...

Страница 391: ...is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan 4 2L L6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine shown 6 0L V8 Engine similar 5 33 ...

Страница 392: ...coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is...

Страница 393: ... the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine 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 In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and th...

Страница 394: ...eed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowl...

Страница 395: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 37 ...

Страница 396: ...Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages so you may hear an increa...

Страница 397: ... compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Cold mark For vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines the level should be at the FULL mark ...

Страница 398: ...n page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Страница 399: ... 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 400: ... 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 brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in yo...

Страница 401: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Страница 402: ...someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lea...

Страница 403: ...ther vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they a...

Страница 404: ...al on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been...

Страница 405: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ...

Страница 406: ...ne and on the accessory drive bracket for the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jump...

Страница 407: ...vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle All Wheel Drive When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A flui...

Страница 408: ...o Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a l...

Страница 409: ...g hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired 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...

Страница 410: ... on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To...

Страница 411: ...TION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle 5 53 ...

Страница 412: ...release it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket and screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 11 Close the liftgate Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer 5 54 ...

Страница 413: ...e the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to re...

Страница 414: ... all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up unt...

Страница 415: ...TION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressu...

Страница 416: ...ranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards For cold weather driving conditions you may prefer to get tires designed for snow or ice See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 5 72 If you choose to u...

Страница 417: ...iance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Ma...

Страница 418: ... 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire s...

Страница 419: ...imeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The...

Страница 420: ... kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Departmen...

Страница 421: ...that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the ti...

Страница 422: ...aximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires nee...

Страница 423: ...ure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile...

Страница 424: ...e 99 mph 160 km h Set the cold inflation pressure for the rear tires only to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 38 psi 262 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Example You will find the ...

Страница 425: ...d the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive the vehicle This could be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manu...

Страница 426: ...7 Notice Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position Each tire w...

Страница 427: ...use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key 6 Proceed to the passenger s side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 9 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver s side rear tire check to see...

Страница 428: ...d operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See Whe...

Страница 429: ...nder Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places w...

Страница 430: ...res for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehic...

Страница 431: ...ce your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may g...

Страница 432: ...nd Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which ...

Страница 433: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Страница 434: ... proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel sh...

Страница 435: ...nt Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been ...

Страница 436: ...if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator system You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure It is not designed to inflate large objects which will requi...

Страница 437: ...r off Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store it in its proper location Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 58 for more information To reinstall the cover line up the tabs at the back of the cover put it i...

Страница 438: ...or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page...

Страница 439: ...locks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 81 ...

Страница 440: ...he rear seat regular model or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment extended model To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 8 for more information Regular Model Extended Model 5 82 ...

Страница 441: ...ition under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C 3 Insert the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is...

Страница 442: ...wer See Secondary Latch System on page 5 91 for more information 5 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening 6 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before dri...

Страница 443: ...nch in the notch and pry it off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 3 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack 5 85 ...

Страница 444: ...ck in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Front Position Rear Position 5 86 ...

Страница 445: ...he 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 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 87 ...

Страница 446: ...heel 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 needed to get all the rust or dirt off 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 88 ...

Страница 447: ...off causing a serious accident 9 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 10 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 89 ...

Страница 448: ... with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 for...

Страница 449: ... correctly CAUTION 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 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 behin...

Страница 450: ...the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 82 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of th...

Страница 451: ...r is hanging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the socket end of the extension connected to the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole just above the rear bumper on a 45 degr...

Страница 452: ... injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place CAUTION The underbody mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing up If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing downward its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when y...

Страница 453: ...Once the tire is repaired replace the hubcap 3 Ensure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear Then pull the retainer D through the wheel 4 Pull the retainer D through the wheel 5 Put the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward through the hole just above the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft B 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning ...

Страница 454: ... vehicle as shown next A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Knob F Wheel Blocks and Jack 1 Attach the handle A wheel wrench B and extension D in the slots provided 2 Roll up the instruction label C and return to the slot in the tool kit 3 Assemble the wheel blocks F to the jack 4 Turn the knob E on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head 5 Return the rear seat to its prope...

Страница 455: ...essure regularly See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 85 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 94 After installing the spare tire on your ve...

Страница 456: ...vent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in your vehicle s breathing space Before u...

Страница 457: ... soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean use the following instructions 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth...

Страница 458: ...eather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic s...

Страница 459: ...ntion and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Veh...

Страница 460: ...reign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if 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 sub...

Страница 461: ...the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Aluminum Wheels Notice If you use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels you could damage the surface of the wheel s The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only GM approved cleaners on aluminum or c...

Страница 462: ...ses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressi...

Страница 463: ...rosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pol...

Страница 464: ...e wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Description Usage Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Med...

Страница 465: ...s and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VI...

Страница 466: ...dlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electric...

Страница 467: ...n t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compa...

Страница 468: ...L6 Engine 5 110 ...

Страница 469: ...in Control Module B 11 Fog Lamps 12 Stoplamp 13 Cigarette Lighter 14 Not Used 15 Electric Adjustable Pedal Fuses Usage 16 Truck Body Controller Ignition 1 17 Crank 18 Airbag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Con...

Страница 470: ... Reactor AIR Pump Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn Relays Usage 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 57 Powertrain 58 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument...

Страница 471: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps V8 Engine 5 113 ...

Страница 472: ...15 Canister Vent 16 Truck Body Controller Ignition 1 17 Crank 18 Airbag 19 Trailer Electric Brake Fuses Usage 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Powertrain Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector Bank A 32 Trail...

Страница 473: ...e 58 Body Controller 1 59 Electric Adjustable Pedal 61 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn Relays Usage 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Pan...

Страница 474: ...Rear Underseat Fuse Block TrailBlazer TrailBlazer 5 116 ...

Страница 475: ...Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Blank 21 Lock 23 Blank Fuses Usage 24 Unlock 25 Blank 26 Blank 27 OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 28 Sunroof 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 35 Transmission Control Module 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lam...

Страница 476: ...uses Usage 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run TrailBlazer EXT TrailBlazer EXT 5 118 ...

Страница 477: ...ontrols 14 Left Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 Right Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks Fuses Usage 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Vent Window 21 Lock 22 Retained Accessory Power 23 Blank 24 Unlock 25 Blank 26 Blank 27 OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 28 Sunroof 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Co...

Страница 478: ...oller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Right Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 Fuses Usage 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used 5 120 ...

Страница 479: ...elbase 12 2 qt 11 6 L 5 3L V8 Extended Wheelbase 15 3 qt 14 5 L 6 0L V8 Standard Wheelbase 12 2 qt 11 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L 6 0L V8 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank Regular Wheelbase 22 0 gal 83 3 L Extended Wheelbase 25 5 gal 96 5 L Transfer Case Lubricant 2 0 qt 1 8 L Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0 qt 4 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities a...

Страница 480: ...ine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4 2L L6 S Automatic 0 042 inches 1 07 mm VORTEC 5 3L V8 M Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 H Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 5 122 ...

Страница 481: ...ule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 482: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi...

Страница 483: ...forming maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be com...

Страница 484: ...be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer 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 Life System on page 5 23 for informatio...

Страница 485: ...and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 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 coolin...

Страница 486: ...nspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote...

Страница 487: ...ncluding calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM pa...

Страница 488: ...th a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Inspect hoses for cracks chafing leaks kinks and proper installation 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 doi...

Страница 489: ...lure 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 28 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the prope...

Страница 490: ...r position 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 p...

Страница 491: ...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 492: ...age Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil 6 0L V8 Engine Only The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol However not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard You should look fo...

Страница 493: ...ricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Front Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Rear Axle Except SS Model SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Re...

Страница 494: ...ricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlu...

Страница 495: ...umber ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2 L6 89017342 PF61 5 3 V8 88984215 PF46 6 0 V8 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 4 2 L6 12599232 41 981 5 0 V8 12571164 41 985 6 0 V8 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm 15214346 Rear 16 inches 41 cm 15160740 6 15 ...

Страница 496: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Страница 497: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Страница 498: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Страница 499: ...ide Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Section 7 Customer ...

Страница 500: ...ustomer Communication Centre 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 VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of t...

Страница 501: ...A 22203 1838 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 Specific vehicle informati...

Страница 502: ...dresses below United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 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 Virgin Isl...

Страница 503: ...ogram This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call...

Страница 504: ...ow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided 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 occurrences which require a...

Страница 505: ...r ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your ...

Страница 506: ...ange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available up to a five day maximum Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty...

Страница 507: ...the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 con...

Страница 508: ...e summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on i...

Страница 509: ...ets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are sig...

Страница 510: ...t This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information If your vehicle cannot be driven know where the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from...

Страница 511: ...quires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle ...

Страница 512: ...olved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Govern...

Страница 513: ...1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Ca...

Страница 514: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications 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 Ti...

Страница 515: ...t Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 62 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 60 Where Are the Airbags 1 57 All Wheel Drive 5 49 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 30 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 14 All Wheel Drive Service Light 3 48 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 143 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 143 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Appearance Care Aluminum Wh...

Страница 516: ...dlamp System 3 15 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 26 Operation 2 24 B Battery 5 44 Run Down Protection 3 18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 38 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 9 Parking 2 31 System Warning Light 3 39 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 22 Brakes 5 41 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Replacement Bulbs 5 54...

Страница 517: ...re to Put the Restraint 1 40 Chime Level Adjustment 3 143 Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 103 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 102 Fabric Carpet 5 99 Cleaning cont Finish Care 5 102 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 98 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 100 Leather 5 100 Tires 5 104 Underbody Maintenance 5 105 Washing Your Vehicle 5 101 Weatherstrips 5 101 Windshield Backglass and...

Страница 518: ...g 2 9 Displacement on Demand DoD 2 23 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Dome Lamps 3 16 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 18 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 DIC Operation and Displays 3 51 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 61 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 55 Dri...

Страница 519: ... Coolant Temperature Gage 3 42 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 34 Fan Noise 5 38 Oil 5 18 Oil Life System 5 23 Overheating 5 31 Reduced Power Light 3 47 Starting 2 21 Entry Lighting 3 17 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Exit Lighting 3 17 Extender Safety Belt 1 31 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 24 Finish Damage 5 105 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 143 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 79 Flat Tire Changin...

Страница 520: ... Fuel 3 49 Oil Pressure 3 45 Speedometer 3 32 Tachometer 3 32 Voltmeter Gage 3 38 Garage Door Opener 2 52 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Gate Ajar Light 3 49 Glove Box 2 56 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamps 3 13 Automatic Headlamp System 3 15 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Electrical System 5 108 Flash to Pas...

Страница 521: ... Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Dome 3 16 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Fog 3 16 Reading 3 17 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 41 Liftgate Liftglass 2 13 Liftglass Liftgate 2 13 Light Airbag Readiness 3 34 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 3 40 Brake System Warning 3 39 Change Engine Oil 3 46 Charging System 3 37 Check Gages Warning 3 49 Check Gas Cap 3 50 Cruise Control 3 47 Gate Ajar 3 49 Highbeam On 3 ...

Страница 522: ... 57 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 3 Power Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Mai...

Страница 523: ...ation Manual 3 124 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 O Odometer 3 32 Odometer Trip 3 32 Off Road Driving 4 20 Off Road Recovery 4 16 Oil Change Engine Oil Light 3 46 Engine 5 18 Pressure Gage 3 45 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 23 Older Children Restraints 1 31 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 49 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3...

Страница 524: ... cont Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 124 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 95 Radio with CD 3 69 3 80 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 110 Rear Seat Audio 3 137 Setting the Time 3 69 Theft Deterrent 3 138 Understanding Reception 3 140 Rainsense Wipers 3 9 Reading Lamps 3 17 Rear Axle 5 50 Limited Slip 4 9 Locking 4 9 Rear Climate Control System 3 26 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 58 Re...

Страница 525: ...ors 7 15 United States Government 7 14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 1 70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 71 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 20 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 25 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 46 Running the Engine While Parked 2 35 S Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light 3 33 Pretensioners ...

Страница 526: ... Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 68 Setting the Time 3 69 Sheet Metal Damage 5 104 Shifting Into Park P 2 32 Shifting Out of Park P 2 33 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 7 Snow Plow 4 53 Spare Tire 5 97 Accessory Inflator 5 78 Installing 5 85 Removing 5 82 Storing 5 94 Specifications Capacities 5 121 Speedometer 3 32 StabiliTrak System 4 9 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 3 41 StabiliTrak Service Light 3 ...

Страница 527: ... Spare Tire and Tools 5 82 Secondary Latch System 5 91 Spare Tire 5 97 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 94 Tires cont Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 59 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Wheel Replacement 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 72 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 54 Towing a Trailer 4 59 Your Vehicle 4 53 Tract...

Страница 528: ...ngs DIC Warnings and Messages 3 55 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Different Size 5 74 Replacement 5 76 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Power Rear Quarter 2 16 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 103 Rainsense Wipers 3 9 Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 40 Wiper Blad...

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