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(Top Tether Anchor):

Seating positions with
top tether anchors.

For crew cab models, there are exposed metal
lower anchors for each rear outboard seating
position, located where the seatback meets the
back of the seat cushion.

For extended cab models with rear seats, there
are exposed metal lower anchors for each
rear seating position, attached to the back wall,
near the seat cushion.

To assist you in locating the lower anchors, place
your hand in a palm-up position and reach up
between the seat cushion and the seatback.

To assist you in locating
the top tether anchors,
the top tether anchor
symbol is located on the
trim cover.

Front Seat — Regular

and Extended Cab

without Rear Seats

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Содержание 2007 Colorado

Страница 1: ...t Deterrent Systems 112 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 115 Mirrors 138 OnStar System 147 Storage Areas 150 Sunroof 153 Instrument Panel 155 Instrument Panel Overview 158 Climate Controls 176 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 179 Driver Information Center DIC 196 Audio System s 205 Driving Your Vehicle 245 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 246 Towing 297 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Ma...

Страница 2: ...Bulb Replacement 370 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 375 Tires 377 Appearance Care 424 Vehicle Identification 434 Electrical System 434 Capacities and Specifications 439 Maintenance Schedule 441 Maintenance Schedule 442 Customer Assistance Information 463 Customer Assistance and Information 464 Reporting Safety Defects 481 Index 485 2 ...

Страница 3: ...is manual describes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Can...

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

Страница 5: ...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 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Страница 7: ...tment 33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 34 Right Front Passenger Position 34 Center Front Passenger Position 35 Rear Seat Passengers 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 39 Safety Belt Pretensioners 42 Safety Belt Extender 42 Child Restraints 43 Older Children 43 Infants and Young Children 46 Child Restraint Systems 49 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 56 S...

Страница 8: ...estrain 84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 85 Passenger Sensing System 86 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 92 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 93 Restraint System Check 94 Checking the Restraint Systems 94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 95 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Страница 9: ...en 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 make sure the seat is locked into place 9 ...

Страница 10: ...r part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down Use the vertical control to recline the seatback See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 12 for more information Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature there is a knob located on the outboard side of the...

Страница 11: ... side of the front seats This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the high setting Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting Put the switch in the center position to turn the heat off The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to work The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been tur...

Страница 12: ... 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 If your seats have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to...

Страница 13: ...right position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the vehicle To raise the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle 13 ...

Страница 14: ...be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt 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...

Страница 15: ...ints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull up on the head restraint to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on top of the seatback and push down on the head restraint 15 ...

Страница 16: ...d pull the seatback forward 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 To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback all the way back until it latches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to...

Страница 17: ...re folding the seat down See Rear Storage Area on page 151 To store the seat do the following Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 1 Secure the safety belt buckle to the inboard side of the seat with the hook and loo...

Страница 18: ...mage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the rear seatback s forward do the following 1 Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt tongue into the slot on the buckle Let the belt retract 18 ...

Страница 19: ...d 2 Make sure the seatback s is locked by pushing and pulling on it CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 3 Reconnect the...

Страница 20: ...ht not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and...

Страница 21: ... even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it g...

Страница 22: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 22 ...

Страница 23: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 23 ...

Страница 24: ... unbuckle a safety belt even if you are 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 supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the u...

Страница 25: ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and 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 43 or Infants and Young Children on page 46 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to k...

Страница 26: ... until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce...

Страница 27: ...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 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The saf...

Страница 28: ...too 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 28 ...

Страница 29: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 29 ...

Страница 30: ...can 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 30 ...

Страница 31: ...seriously 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 31 ...

Страница 32: ...d 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 32 ...

Страница 33: ...gin to drive move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash To move it up or down squeeze the releas...

Страница 34: ... more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 25 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If yo...

Страница 35: ...make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt ...

Страница 36: ...hrown 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 seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back s...

Страница 37: ...out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part 37 ...

Страница 38: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injur...

Страница 39: ...rt Guides Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the rear outside positions Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1...

Страница 40: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 40 ...

Страница 41: ...hese parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 36 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store a comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior bo...

Страница 42: ...ur safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 95 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not l...

Страница 43: ...e or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Страница 44: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 39 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Страница 45: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 45 ...

Страница 46: ...eave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints 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 i...

Страница 47: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 47 ...

Страница 48: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Страница 49: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Страница 50: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 50 ...

Страница 51: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Страница 52: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Страница 53: ...s 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 different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child i...

Страница 54: ...estraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger sea...

Страница 55: ... that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child...

Страница 56: ... the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use t...

Страница 57: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Страница 58: ...d and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i T...

Страница 59: ...models with rear seats there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear seating position attached to the back wall near the seat cushion To assist you in locating the lower anchors place your hand in a palm up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover Front Seat Regul...

Страница 60: ...e vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed The top tether anchors in an extended cab model are located on the center of the back wall behind a removable cover for the rear seating positions Be sure to use an anchor located nearest to the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Crew Cab Extended Cab Rear Seat 60 ...

Страница 61: ...s position of a vehicle that has rear seats if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put t...

Страница 62: ...cle 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 anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or o...

Страница 63: ...he child restraint manufacturer Notice Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint that there is no contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with...

Страница 64: ...ee Rear Seat Operation Extended Cab on page 17 or Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab on page 18 2 2 Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are ...

Страница 65: ...cured properly 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 3 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired sea...

Страница 66: ...ion 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors D in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor C Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1...

Страница 67: ...mation and additional information on installing a child restraint in the right front seat position 1 See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 71 for instructions on installing the child restraint using the safety belts 2 If the child restraint manufacturer s instructions recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether an...

Страница 68: ...rections to be sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint...

Страница 69: ...buckle 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 5 If your child restraint has a top tether attach the top tether to the top tether anchor See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 69 ...

Страница 70: ...ors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 8 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 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 For outboard seating positions ...

Страница 71: ...nt Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 53 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag when an infant in a rear facing infant seat or a small child in a f...

Страница 72: ...ld 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger...

Страница 73: ...tinued that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If your child restraint has the LATCH system ...

Страница 74: ... securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seats on page 10 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to ON or START See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 184 2 Put the child restraint on the se...

Страница 75: ...ush down on the child restraint pull the shoulder 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...

Страница 76: ...in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached 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 When the safety belt is not in use slide the latch p...

Страница 77: ...ty belts All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide...

Страница 78: ...l 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 You...

Страница 79: ... the 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 183 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 79 ...

Страница 80: ...airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 80 ...

Страница 81: ...son causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering If your vehicle has side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window openin...

Страница 82: ...rbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 8 to 16 mph 12 9 to 25 7 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 19 to 24 mph 30 6 to 38 6 km h if the other sensors do not over ride t...

Страница 83: ...system to monitor the position of the driver s seat and the right front passenger s seat Seat position sensors provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal ...

Страница 84: ...vere side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily b...

Страница 85: ...to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airb...

Страница 86: ... and Event Data Recorders on page 476 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to ON or START The words...

Страница 87: ...the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 pass...

Страница 88: ...ear facing child restraint in the right front seat position Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 tha...

Страница 89: ...he instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 71 If after rei...

Страница 90: ...ng upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle o...

Страница 91: ... including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 93 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Страница 92: ...ystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 482 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper se...

Страница 93: ...ustomer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 464 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel ce...

Страница 94: ...t forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering if equipped on the ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not work prope...

Страница 95: ...ave 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 frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger...

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Страница 97: ...ems 112 Content Theft Deterrent 113 Passlock 114 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 115 New Vehicle Break In 115 Ignition Positions 116 Retained Accessory Power RAP 117 Starting the Engine 118 Engine Coolant Heater 119 Automatic Transmission Operation 120 Manual Transmission Operation 124 Four Wheel Drive 126 Parking Brake 130 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission 132 Shifting Out of Park P...

Страница 98: ...Display 139 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display 142 Outside Manual Mirrors 145 Outside Power Mirrors 145 Outside Convex Mirror 146 OnStar System 147 Storage Areas 150 Glove Box 150 Cupholder s 150 Front Armrest Storage Area 151 Assist Handles 151 Rear Storage Area 151 Sunroof 153 Section 2 Features and Controls 98 ...

Страница 99: ...th 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 99 ...

Страница 100: ...lified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your 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...

Страница 101: ...terference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the dis...

Страница 102: ... chirp when this button is pressed If a door is open or ajar when the lock button is pressed the horn will chirp several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft deterrent system is not armed Pressing the lock button again while the horn is chirping or within three seconds after the horn stops sounding the doors will lock but the content theft deterrent system will not ar...

Страница 103: ...ment Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it is probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static...

Страница 104: ...d Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to l...

Страница 105: ...nlocked Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks the switches are located on the driver s and the front passenger s armrests Press L lock to lock all the doors at once To unlock all the doors press U unlock On crew cab models use the manual door lock lever on each rear door to lock or unlock the doors from the rear seating areas Driver s Switch Shown Front Passenger s Switch Similar 1...

Страница 106: ...nsmission it is programmed from the factory to lock all the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph 24 km h The doors will unlock when the key is removed from the ignition To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings see Automatic Door Locks under DIC Controls and Displays on page 196 Rear Door Security Locks Crew Cab If your vehicle is a crew cab model it may have rear door s...

Страница 107: ...n the lock to the vertical position 3 Close the door 4 Repeat these steps on the other rear door Lockout Protection If you have power door locks this feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver s ...

Страница 108: ...ilgate fully open lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly 2 Remove the retaining cables from both sides of the tailgate by pulling the clips away from the bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt slide the bracket off of the bolt 3 With the tailgate partially down lift up on the passenger s side and pull the tailga...

Страница 109: ... bracket forward When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt slide the bracket off of the bolt 3 Slide the lower end fitting onto the top bolt The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the driver side If you would like to close the tailgate the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position and must be anchored on the bottom bol...

Страница 110: ...vercome 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 Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the handle on each door to open and close each window 110 ...

Страница 111: ...blow a fuse Express Down Windows The driver s window has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered fully without continuously holding the switch Press the front of the switch past the first position to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch Window Lockout o Window Lockout If you have a crew cab vehicle with po...

Страница 112: ... down It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction Visor Vanity Mirror The passenger s side sun visor may have a mirror Pull down the visor to access the mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can ...

Страница 113: ...ill flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for two minutes then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key the manual door lock or power door lock switch The system can only be activated using the remote keyless entry transmitter or by OnStar See OnStar System on page 147 for additional information You shoul...

Страница 114: ...nition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the security light will turn off approximately five seconds after the engine is started See Security Light on page 194 If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait about 10 minutes u...

Страница 115: ...e full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer o...

Страница 116: ...e shift lever is in PARK P Notice Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand Make sure the key is all the way in If it is turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ACC ACCESSORY B This is the position in which you ca...

Страница 117: ...ts A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and the key is in the ignition Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle a chime will sound when you open the driver s door Always remember to remove your key from the igni...

Страница 118: ...or pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts Your vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects ...

Страница 119: ...iately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly An...

Страница 120: ...ord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the...

Страница 121: ...cle can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 See Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission on page 132 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 305 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P ...

Страница 122: ...r engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Not...

Страница 123: ...ler so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD 3 without using your brakes 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 your brakes off and on FIRST 1 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND 2 witho...

Страница 124: ... THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH 3 4 and 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REV...

Страница 125: ...itions permit For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the shift light when you downshift If your vehicle has four wheel drive and has a manual transmission disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in four wheel low For more i...

Страница 126: ...rive for extended periods of time Notice If your vehicle has four wheel drive and the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle do not drive in four wheel drive until you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage your vehicle and the repair costs would not be covered by your warranty Never use four wheel drive when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle T...

Страница 127: ...etting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use four wheel high when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations 4 n Four Wheel Low This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose four wheel low if you were driving off road in sand mud or deep snow and while cl...

Страница 128: ...ission to have the light stop flashing Shifting from Two Wheel High or Four Wheel High to Four Wheel Low To shift from Two Wheel High or Four Wheel High to Four Wheel Low the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 5 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into Four Wheel...

Страница 129: ...Wheel High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift Shifting to NEUTRAL Use NEUTRAL when you plan to tow your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 297 for towing instructions To shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake 2 Start the vehicle 3 Press the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission in NEUTRAL N or press in t...

Страница 130: ...th a manual transmission 3 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N or press the clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual transmission 4 Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position Two Wheel High Four Wheel High or Four Wheel Low 5 After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the indicator light will go out 6 Release the parking brake 7 Shift the transmission to the desired posit...

Страница 131: ...e hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol directly rearward to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake ...

Страница 132: ...er see Towing a Trailer on page 305 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear two wheel high 2H or four wheel high 4H or four wheel low 4L not in NEUTRAL 2 Move the shift lev...

Страница 133: ...ithout first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 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 134: ...old the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to ACC There is no shift interlock in this key position 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Your vehicle has a manual tra...

Страница 135: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 135 ...

Страница 136: ... vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO...

Страница 137: ...an 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 284 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have le...

Страница 138: ...icle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced Push the control for daytime use pull it for night use Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Mirror Operation Your vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with the OnStar ...

Страница 139: ...he services OnStar provides P On Off This is the on off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL the compass needs to be calibrated For more information see Compass Calibration following To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on of...

Страница 140: ...ator light turns off Compass Calibration 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...

Страница 141: ... geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desire...

Страница 142: ...n the upper right corner of the mirror with the compass reading and the outside temperature Yb Briefly press this button to turn the display on or off Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the compass temperature button Pressing the compass temperature button once briefly will toggle the display reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit a...

Страница 143: ...riving in the vehicle 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 the compass zone variance is set correctly In ...

Страница 144: ...s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the compass temperature button for six seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Press the compass temperature button on the bottom...

Страница 145: ...ng through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Return both mirrors to the unfolded position before driving Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door armrest To adjust the power mirrors do the following 1 Move the selector switch to the L left or R right...

Страница 146: ...le To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to the unfolded position before driving Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s outside rearview mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too s...

Страница 147: ...the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below or for ...

Страница 148: ...ands Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Hands Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onsta...

Страница 149: ...cludes your GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in e g the direction from which your vehicle was hit When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling your vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide you with location based services OnStar service cannot work unless you...

Страница 150: ...ealer If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired You can always press the blue OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box pull on the lever Cupholder s Your vehicle may have two cupholders located on the lower part of the front doors as well as two cupholders located at the front end of the ...

Страница 151: ...ows you to access the bottom storage area Lift up on the lower tab to release the latch Then raise the lid of the lower storage area The upper storage area will lift up with the lid of the lower storage area To close the storage area s lower the lid s until you feel the latch close Assist Handles Your vehicle may have assist handles to be used when getting out of your vehicle If your vehicle has a...

Страница 152: ...storage compartments lift the cushion on the bottom of the rear seats This exposes the storage boxes under the seat To open a storage box unhook the bottom and lift the two latches on each side of the storage box 152 ...

Страница 153: ...rol buttons are located on the headliner Q Open Vent Press and hold this button to vent and open the sunroof Release the button when the desired position is reached R Close Press and hold this button to close the sunroof Release the button when the desired position is reached The sunshade must be opened manually 153 ...

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Страница 155: ...lectric Power Management 173 Battery Run Down Protection 174 Accessory Power Outlet s 174 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 175 Climate Controls 176 Climate Control System 176 Outlet Adjustment 178 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 179 Instrument Panel Cluster 180 Speedometer and Odometer 181 Trip Odometer 181 Tachometer 181 Safety Belt Reminder Light 182 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light 182 A...

Страница 156: ... without Radio Data Systems RDS 206 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 207 AM FM Radio 207 Radio with CD MP3 210 Radio with Six Disc CD 221 Using an MP3 234 XM Radio Messages 240 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios 242 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 242 Radio Reception 242 Care of Your CDs 243 Care of the CD Player 243 Fixed Mast Antenna 244 XM Satellite Radio Antenna S...

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Страница 158: ...Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown Automatic Transmission similar 158 ...

Страница 159: ... Fog Lamps on page 171 Exterior Cargo Lamps See Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 172 G Parking Brake Release See Parking Brake on page 130 H Horn See Horn on page 160 I Traction Control Button or Four Wheel Drive Buttons See Traction Control System TCS on page 253 and Four Wheel Drive on page 126 J Audio System See Audio System s on page 205 K Cigarette Lighter If Equipped See Ashtray s and Cigarette ...

Страница 160: ...hers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 fe...

Страница 161: ...omfortable level then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 161 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 163 Flash to Pass Se...

Страница 162: ...e arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your vehicle s turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when signaling a turn check for a burned out bulb or a blown fuse For bulb replacement see Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps on page 373 For a blown fuse or ci...

Страница 163: ...eadlamps will turn on They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions except off This includes the Retained Access Powe...

Страница 164: ...r blade inserts Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision QL Washer Fluid There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and...

Страница 165: ...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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise co...

Страница 166: ...he cruise symbol on the instrument panel will be lit when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control to a desired speed and then you apply the brake This turns off the cruise control But it does not need to be reset Once you are going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate The vehicle will ...

Страница 167: ... button until you reach the lower speed desired then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set button Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise contro...

Страница 168: ... cruise control lever to off Lightly tap or press the clutch if you have a manual transmission Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition the cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The control on the driver s side of the instrument panel operates the exterior lamps 168 ...

Страница 169: ... following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the knob to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You can switch the headlamps from low to high beam by pushing the turn signal multifunction lever toward the instrument panel Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open a reminder chime will sound whe...

Страница 170: ...markers and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel will not be lit up either When it begins to get dark the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside the automatic headlamp system will turn on after the transmission has be...

Страница 171: ...panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 172 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lamps and or low beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work The fog lamp button is located near the exterior lamps control Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while th...

Страница 172: ...e 173 Interior Lamps The thumbwheel for the interior lamps is located next to the exterior lamps control See Exterior Lamps on page 168 for additional information on location Instrument Panel Brightness D Instrument Panel Lights Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display The instrument panel lights cluster and radio display do not dim to com...

Страница 173: ...urn the lamp to automatic operation press the button again Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for ...

Страница 174: ... may have accessory power outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the lower part of the instrument panel below the climate control system and there may be one located on the rear of the center console A small cap must be pulled down to access an accessor...

Страница 175: ...shtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter Your ashtray is located in your center console area The ashtray can be removed for cleaning When the ashtray is removed this area can also be used as a cupholder Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage yo...

Страница 176: ...ncrease or decrease the fan speed If the knob is set on 0 zero some outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed according to the position of the mode knob Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the airflow inside your vehicle Turn the knob to select one of the following modes H Vent Select this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level S...

Страница 177: ...o let you know the air conditioning is activated When the system is on this setting cools and dehumidifies the air entering your vehicle The air conditioning will not function if the fan is turned off You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel econ...

Страница 178: ...e is near or below freezing Recirculation is not available in this mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel on the outlets to change the direction of the air flow Lift up or push down on the thumbwheel located in the center of the outlet to direct the air up or down or slide the thumbwheel to the left or right to direct the airflow from sid...

Страница 179: ... to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of th...

Страница 180: ... let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States automatic transmission version shown Canada similar 180 ...

Страница 181: ... total of the old odometer then it must be But if it cannot then it is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your vehicle has a trip odometer that can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero See Trip Odometer under DIC Controls and Displays on page...

Страница 182: ... provided Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to ON 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 86 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds t...

Страница 183: ... 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 184: ...tatus of the right front passenger s frontal airbag There is a label on your sun visor that 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 fa...

Страница 185: ...ported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible 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 CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it mean...

Страница 186: ...system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 183 Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle as a check to show you it is working then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you ...

Страница 187: ...r good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on ...

Страница 188: ... for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti Lock Brake System ABS this light will come on briefly when you start your engine to show it is working Then it will turn off This is normal If the light stays on or comes on when you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have anti lock brakes If ...

Страница 189: ...t This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A LOW TIRE message will also appear in the Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressur...

Страница 190: ... technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel syst...

Страница 191: ... as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing fol...

Страница 192: ...est equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to kn...

Страница 193: ...nce schedule in this manual for changing engine oil The light will come on when you turn your key to ON or START It goes off once you start your engine That is a check to be sure the light works If it does not come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The...

Страница 194: ...e a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on page 113 for additional information regarding the security light Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 164 for more informatio...

Страница 195: ...as station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage does not go back to empty when you turn off the...

Страница 196: ...sing the trip odometer reset stem on the DIC These modes are explained in the following section The DIC trip odometer reset stem is located on the instrument panel cluster next to the DIC display To scroll through the available functions press and release the reset stem Trip Information Odometer The odometer is automatically displayed on the DIC when you start the vehicle The odometer shows the to...

Страница 197: ... on page 333 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 445 for more information Language This feature allows you to choose the language in which the DIC display will show information To set your choice for this feature perform the following steps 1 With the engine off turn the key to ON 2 Close all doors and make sure that the DOORS message is not displayed in the DIC 3 Press and release the reset stem un...

Страница 198: ...out of PARK P and unlocks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P On vehicles with a manual transmission this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph 24 km h and unlocks all of the doors when the key is removed from the ignition Lock 2 On vehicles with an automatic transmission this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PA...

Страница 199: ...to view each mode 4 Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC display briefly press the reset stem to set your choice The DIC display will then clear The following are the available modes RFA 1 default This mode flashes the parking lamps when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter RFA 2 This mode flashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock button on t...

Страница 200: ... on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them AC Air Conditioning OFF This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too high and the air conditioning in your vehicle needs to be turned off See Engine Overheati...

Страница 201: ...nd clear it from the display DOORS This message displays when one or more of the doors is ajar Check all the doors on your vehicle to make sure they are closed The message clears from the display after all of the doors are closed ENG Engine HOT This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is hot Check the engine coolant temperature gage See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 189 ...

Страница 202: ...ll the fuel tank as soon as possible LOW TIRE This message displays if a low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle s tires Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display The message appears at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure See Tires on page 377 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 385 for more ...

Страница 203: ...message and clear it from the display SERV Service 4WD Four Wheel Drive This message displays when there is a problem with the transfer case control system Check the transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced by your dealer See Four Wheel Drive on page 126 for more information about the transfer case Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display ...

Страница 204: ... is safe to drive however have the electrical system checked by your dealer Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display TRACTION FAULT If your vehicle has the Traction Control System TCS this message may display if there is a problem with the TCS Check the TCS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer See Traction Control System...

Страница 205: ...ing your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them 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 an...

Страница 206: ...perly 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 through the radio entertainment system If that equipment is replaced...

Страница 207: ...me time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT update will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for the time to update AM FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR P...

Страница 208: ...nds until two beeps sound The radio goes to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM can be programmed on the six ...

Страница 209: ... Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers press and release AUDIO until BAL balance displays Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release AUDIO until FAD fade displays Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound towa...

Страница 210: ...ed to your dealer for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio with CD MP3 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS info...

Страница 211: ...ion name or call letters 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 Canada XM offers a large variety of coast to coast channels including music news sp...

Страница 212: ...press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio produces one beep The selected display is now the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL appears on the display Each higher setting allows for more volume compens...

Страница 213: ... preset station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio only scans 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 programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing t...

Страница 214: ...eturn the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display 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 balance 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...

Страница 215: ...he display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF traffic are on the radio searches for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE appears on the display and the radio returns to the last tuned station BAND AF Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn al...

Страница 216: ...splay Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words appears on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed the informa...

Страница 217: ... radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service 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 the radio has not been co...

Страница 218: ... 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 on page 243 for more information If ...

Страница 219: ...shbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON appears on the display RDM and the track number appears on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF appears on the display q SEEK r 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...

Страница 220: ...later in this section 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 scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an ho...

Страница 221: ...ek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters ...

Страница 222: ...his knob to turn the system on and off o VOLUME p Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information XM Satellite Radio Service and RDS Features When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time Press the INFO button to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station A choice of additional information such ...

Страница 223: ...ations SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station ...

Страница 224: ...d pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set returns for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following 1 Tune to the preset station 2 Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer appears on the di...

Страница 225: ...mode press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob 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 betwe...

Страница 226: ...e program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY appears 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 begins scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scanning BAND Alternate Frequency Al...

Страница 227: ...ushbutton RDS Messages INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO appears on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words appears on th...

Страница 228: ...ing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol appears on the display As each new track starts to play the track number appears 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 the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R ...

Страница 229: ...light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds A beep will sound and the indicator light located to the right of the slot begins to flash and MULTI LOAD appears on the display 3 Once the light ...

Страница 230: ...oved the indicator light begins flashing again and another CD ejects To stop ejecting the CDs press the LOAD or the eject button If the CD is not removed after 25 seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player If CD is pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player senses an error and tries to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedl...

Страница 231: ... to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is stored whenever a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds have played or to go to the previous track if less than 1...

Страница 232: ...at the CD changer is not in song list mode S LIST should not appear on the display If S LIST is present press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK or TYPE right arrow to locate the track to be saved The track begins to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed o...

Страница 233: ...song list the track is added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST appears on the display 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep will sound followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will sound after four seconds S LIST EMPTY ...

Страница 234: ...displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using an MP3 MP3 CD R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc Make sure playlists have a mp3 or wpl extension other file extensions may not work Files can be recorded wit...

Страница 235: ...plays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player advances to the ne...

Страница 236: ... this section for more information The new track name appears on the display File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on t...

Страница 237: ...Your CDs 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 Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or d...

Страница 238: ...s in the current folder or playlist have been played the system moves to the next folder or playlist and plays all of the tracks in random order To play all the tracks in random order on the CD press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds You will hear a beep and DISC RDM disc random appears on the display This feature does not work with playlists When in random pressing and releasing either SEE...

Страница 239: ...the display press the DISPL knob until you see the desired display then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio produces one beep and the selected display is now the default INFO Information INFO appears on the display whenever a current track has ID3 tag information Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the tag INFO disappears from the display when the inf...

Страница 240: ... 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 Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer a...

Страница 241: ...receiver in your vehicle could 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 dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unk...

Страница 242: ...ned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if stolen Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or st...

Страница 243: ...te interference Care of Your CDs 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 properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean so...

Страница 244: ...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 level will change from the normal level to l...

Страница 245: ...ht 274 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 275 City Driving 278 Freeway Driving 279 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 280 Highway Hypnosis 281 Hill and Mountain Roads 282 Winter Driving 284 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 288 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 288 Recovery Hooks 289 Loading Your Vehicle 290 Truck Camper Loading Information 296 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 296 Towing ...

Страница 246: ... 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 and...

Страница 247: ...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 248: ... 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 249: ...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 250: ...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 251: ...y get harder to push down If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer 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 323 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brak...

Страница 252: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Страница 253: ... steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System TCS Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this hap...

Страница 254: ...When this warning is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave TCS on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...

Страница 255: ... in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the ve...

Страница 256: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 250 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Страница 257: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender...

Страница 258: ...y dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your vehicle s mi...

Страница 259: ...dled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you wi...

Страница 260: ...s some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if the vehicle ...

Страница 261: ...er of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier ite...

Страница 262: ... s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can he...

Страница 263: ...y throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety belts Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can t...

Страница 264: ...or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road si...

Страница 265: ...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 266: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Страница 267: ...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 268: ...t is the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help the brakes and they will not ha...

Страница 269: ...UTRAL N or with the clutch pedal pressed down with a manual transmission This is called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to P...

Страница 270: ...nhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or ...

Страница 271: ...on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the dow...

Страница 272: ...rupt 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 current...

Страница 273: ...round from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 275 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...

Страница 274: ...at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driv...

Страница 275: ...jects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you cannot stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction is not as good...

Страница 276: ...rakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough...

Страница 277: ...low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make y...

Страница 278: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 279 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Страница 279: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Страница 280: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Страница 281: ...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 282: ...oad Driving on page 260 for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift do...

Страница 283: ... 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 284: ...d a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice betwe...

Страница 285: ...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 251 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 286: ...on 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 ke...

Страница 287: ... long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close t...

Страница 288: ...arts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth you can destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 400 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around the front wheels If you have a four wheel drive ve...

Страница 289: ...very Hooks CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Your vehicle may have recovery ho...

Страница 290: ...aximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s...

Страница 291: ...vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of...

Страница 292: ...Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 292 ...

Страница 293: ...rs cargo and any accessories or equipment added to your vehicle after it left the factory should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the bottom section of the center pillar on the driver s side of the vehicle Vehicles without a center pillar like extended cab models will have the Certification Tire label at...

Страница 294: ...out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights Please note your vehicle s Certification Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your...

Страница 295: ...mportant loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 260 Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight rating GAWR of the front or rear axle Two Tiered Loading By positioning four 2 X 6 wooden planks across the width of the pickup box you can create an upper load platform The planks must be inserted in the pick...

Страница 296: ...f the rear axle A reinforcement kit for mounting a toolbox is recommended See your dealer Truck Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was not designed to carry a slide in camper Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed However we recommend that conversions of this t...

Страница 297: ...wing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufactur...

Страница 298: ... the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground 1 Drive the vehicle to be towed into position behind the tow vehicle 2 Firmly set the parking brake See Par...

Страница 299: ... injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 126 for more information 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started or driven for six weeks or more remove the b...

Страница 300: ... be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle you must tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in this section for more information Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow your vehicle...

Страница 301: ... a manual transmission You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 126 for more information 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started...

Страница 302: ...RK P or a manual transmission in FIRST 1 4 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle Make sure the wheels are straight before towing For manual transmission vehicles make sure the wheels are straight before proceeding to the next steps On automatic transmission vehicles use an adequate clampin...

Страница 303: ...ve the battery cable from the negative terminal post of the battery to prevent your battery from draining while towing Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear 1 Drive the vehicle onto the dolly 2 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 130 for more information 3 Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in FIRST ...

Страница 304: ...sion is in PARK P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 126 for more information 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to t...

Страница 305: ...lways follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration brakin...

Страница 306: ...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 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g unde...

Страница 307: ...l optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight The following charts show how much your trailer can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options 2WD Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Automatic Transmission 2 9L Engine 3 73 3 300 lbs 1 497 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814...

Страница 308: ... lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Manual Transmission 2 9L Engine 3 73 1 900 lbs 862 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 4WD Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Automatic Transmission 2 9L Engine 3 73 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 2 9L Engine 4 10 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 3...

Страница 309: ... Engine 4 10 1 900 lbs 861 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 4WD Crew Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 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 conversions The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded...

Страница 310: ...e 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 290 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 to a maximum of 500 lbs 226 kg with ...

Страница 311: ...s 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 least 10 percent of trailer weight 850 lbs 386 kg and because the weight is applied well behind the rear axle the...

Страница 312: ... lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since to...

Страница 313: ... including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches You can use your step bumper hitch for trailers up to 2 000 lbs 907 kg total weight and 200 lbs 90 kg tongue weight Notice If you use a step b...

Страница 314: ...e ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer s brake system can tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system only if The trailer parts can withstand 3 000 psi 20 650...

Страница 315: ...king This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden...

Страница 316: ...n if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get h...

Страница 317: ...heel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission See Parking Brake on page 130 for more information 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 126 f...

Страница 318: ...are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may be equipped with a four pin trailer towing harness This harness has a four pin trailer connector that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform The four wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps Park lamps White Ground Trailer Recommendations You must subtract...

Страница 319: ...iner 330 Checking Things Under the Hood 330 Hood Release 331 Engine Compartment Overview 332 Engine Oil 333 Engine Oil Life System 336 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 338 Automatic Transmission Fluid 339 Manual Transmission Fluid 342 Hydraulic Clutch 344 Engine Coolant 345 Radiator Pressure Cap 348 Engine Overheating 348 Cooling System 350 Engine Fan Noise 355 Power Steering Fluid 355 Windshield Washer ...

Страница 320: ... Inflation Tire Pressure 385 Tire Pressure Monitor System 386 Tire Inspection and Rotation 391 When It Is Time for New Tires 393 Buying New Tires 394 Different Size Tires and Wheels 396 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 397 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 398 Wheel Replacement 398 Tire Chains 400 If a Tire Goes Flat 401 Changing a Flat Tire 402 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 403 Removing the Flat T...

Страница 321: ...inum or Chrome Plated Wheels 430 Tires 431 Sheet Metal Damage 431 Finish Damage 431 Underbody Maintenance 432 Chemical Paint Spotting 432 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 433 Vehicle Identification 434 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 434 Service Parts Identification Label 434 Electrical System 434 Add On Electrical Equipment 434 Windshield Wiper Fuses 435 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 435 Engine C...

Страница 322: ...ou to be happy with it We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs You will get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 322 ...

Страница 323: ...ent 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 perform the work using genuine GM Accessories California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals ...

Страница 324: ...e wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 482 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your o...

Страница 325: ...r unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specificat...

Страница 326: ...quired 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 327: ...against 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 dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use ...

Страница 328: ...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 329: ...ne if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere If the fuel cap is not properly installed the FUEL CAP message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC and the check engine light will be lit on the instrument panel cluster See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 190 for more informa...

Страница 330: ...cle 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 331: ...hood 4 Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop 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 hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check t...

Страница 332: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 9L engine 3 7L engine similar you will see the following 332 ...

Страница 333: ...rminal See Jump Starting on page 362 K Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 357 L Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 435 M Battery See Battery on page 361 N Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped See Hydraulic Clutch on page 344 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order ...

Страница 334: ...es and Specifications on page 439 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipsti...

Страница 335: ...arburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and show...

Страница 336: ...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 OIL message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving und...

Страница 337: ...ack on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 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 p...

Страница 338: ...terval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 445 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Unfasten the clips that hold the cover on and remove the cover 2 Lift out the engine air cleaner filter 3 Inspect or replace the...

Страница 339: ...the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 448 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids an...

Страница 340: ... C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it is colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle ...

Страница 341: ...e 332 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 Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 4 If the flu...

Страница 342: ...Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transmission does not require changing How to Check Because this ope...

Страница 343: ...low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here is how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure th...

Страница 344: ...location It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid will not correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir ...

Страница 345: ...you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 348 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL m...

Страница 346: ...ot 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 the proper 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 heat...

Страница 347: ... FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level could be above the FULL COLD level Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure 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 almo...

Страница 348: ...ccur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for more information on location Engine Overheating A coolant temperature gage is on the instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 189 The air conditioning might stop working if the engine is too hot This is normal and helps cool the engine If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION...

Страница 349: ...ith no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL and let the engine idle 2 Turn off the air conditioning 3 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 sa...

Страница 350: ...ide the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 350 ...

Страница 351: ... 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 not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require chang...

Страница 352: ... 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 the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine p...

Страница 353: ...iator 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 Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there...

Страница 354: ...6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck might be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time duri...

Страница 355: ...shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch disengages Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located near the front of the engine compartment behind the radiator See Engine Compartm...

Страница 356: ...se To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature m...

Страница 357: ...lant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable leve...

Страница 358: ... You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 445 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Look at the brake fluid reservo...

Страница 359: ...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 the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid ...

Страница 360: ...y 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 the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Rear drum b...

Страница 361: ...new approved GM replacement parts If you do not the brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between the front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a mainten...

Страница 362: ...ge 362 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They cont...

Страница 363: ...rt your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL No...

Страница 364: ... been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure the batteries have enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery or batteries installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Batt...

Страница 365: ...will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 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 ...

Страница 366: ...able at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose 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 ...

Страница 367: ...connect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 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 Jumper Cable Removal 367 ...

Страница 368: ...m to 10 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle What to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455 to determine which kind of lubricant to use Four Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section apply to this vehicle There are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how o...

Страница 369: ...plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check your front 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 Lub...

Страница 370: ...vel to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 374 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if y...

Страница 371: ...m inside the engine compartment 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out 4 Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the bulb socket 5 Replace with a new bulb socket 6 Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket 7 Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwi...

Страница 372: ...bly 4 Holding the socket pull the old bulb to release it from the bulb socket 5 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 6 Insert the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 7 Close the hood Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL To replace the CHMSL bulb do the following 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly from the vehicle 2 Turn the bulb socket ...

Страница 373: ...Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 108 for more information 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch 3 Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 5 Holding the socket pull the old bulb to release it from the socket 6 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 7 Insert the bulb soc...

Страница 374: ...he new bulb straight in until it clicks to secure it 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 912 License Plate Bulb W5W Headlamps High beam 9005 Low beam Daytime Running Lamp DRL 9006 Parking Front Turn Signal 3757KA Parking Lamp Inboard 3157A Stoplamp Rear Turn Signal Taillamp and Back up Lamp 3...

Страница 375: ...ndshield 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 release it...

Страница 376: ... 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 until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly ...

Страница 377: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 290 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 385 Overinflat...

Страница 378: ...ee the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code ind...

Страница 379: ...ed to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 397 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5...

Страница 380: ...ad E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 385 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is fo...

Страница 381: ...aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter ...

Страница 382: ...es are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 385 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capac...

Страница 383: ... Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 290 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward wh...

Страница 384: ...for New Tires on page 393 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 397 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Страница 385: ...door latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of th...

Страница 386: ...m in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System Your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS This system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel ass...

Страница 387: ...on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltal...

Страница 388: ...ion of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size ...

Страница 389: ...ll You will have one minute to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than one minute to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPMS sensor matching procedure is outlined below 1 Set the parking b...

Страница 390: ...ocedure 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 side rear tire check to see if the TPMS low tire warning light and the DIC LOW TIRE messages have turned off If yes the TPMS sensors have been relearned Turn the ignition...

Страница 391: ...rence that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment 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 da...

Страница 392: ...ications on page 439 for the proper wheel nut torque specification CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be...

Страница 393: ...wear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well b...

Страница 394: ...verall performance of your vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 378 for additional information...

Страница 395: ... rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace 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 ti...

Страница 396: ...d electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and...

Страница 397: ... safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Страница 398: ... underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis How...

Страница 399: ...our vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanc...

Страница 400: ...uctions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle Do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P225 75R15 P265 75R15 P235 75R15 or P235 50R18 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that ...

Страница 401: ...id and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous...

Страница 402: ... the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to ...

Страница 403: ...k and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will need are located under the passenger s seat For crew cab models the jack and wheel blocks are located under the driver s side rear seat For regular and extended cab vehicles the jack and wheel blocks are located under the cover at the center of the vehicle behind the front seats Crew Cab Regular Extended Cab 403 ...

Страница 404: ...en reinstalling make sure the jack is secure but do not overtighten the jack in the bracket 3 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 4 Put the wheel blocks 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 5 Locate the wing nut used to retain t...

Страница 405: ...el Blocks 1 Assemble the wheel wrench D and the jack handle extensions A 2 Insert the hoist end chiseled end of the extension tool C through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel shaped guide The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 405 ...

Страница 406: ...dary Latch System on page 414 4 Tilt the retainer when the tire has been lowered and slide it up the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening 5 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions as a guide in removing the flat tire and raising the vehicle The tools you will be using include the jack A...

Страница 407: ...slots on the wheel and gently prying the cap out If your vehicle has the Xtreme package remove each wheel nut cap with the wheel wrench and remove the center cap by hand 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts by turning it counterclockwise Do not remove the wheel nuts yet 407 ...

Страница 408: ...upported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack A under the vehicle as shown for the front or rear locations Front Position 408 ...

Страница 409: ...ear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber 4 Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head 5 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well Front Position Rear Position 409 ...

Страница 410: ...n accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 8 Install the...

Страница 411: ...ome loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position 411 ...

Страница 412: ...se and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 439 for wheel nut torque specification Rear Position 412 ...

Страница 413: ...Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire you must also reinstall the center cap Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel The cap only goes on one way Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel For the Xtreme tight...

Страница 414: ...g 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 next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end fitting is visible 2 If the cable end fitting is not visible proceed to Step 6 If it...

Страница 415: ...nd continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 403 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends with the backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 415 ...

Страница 416: ...he tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place the secondary latch has released and the tire is balancing on the jack 11 Remove the jack handle and insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise one turn or until the wheel retainer assembly is disengaged 12 Reinsert the jack handle into the jack Lower the jack by turning th...

Страница 417: ...ng from the cable insert the hoist end of the extension into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 15 If the cable is hanging under the vehicle turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cab...

Страница 418: ...n extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Use the following art and text to help you 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Tilt...

Страница 419: ...to the funnel shaped guide 5 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve stem is pointed down 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 419 ...

Страница 420: ...g down then use the wheel wrench to loosen and then tighten the cable To store the tools do the following 1 Return the wheel wrench jack extensions and the storage bag to the locations described under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 403 2 Install the wheel blocks first Then install the jack 3 Secure the items in the vehicle as shown next 420 ...

Страница 421: ...A Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut A Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Crew Cab Regular Extended Cab 421 ...

Страница 422: ...pare is made to perform well at speeds up to 62 mph 100 km h for distances up to 500 miles 804 km For heavy payloads or towing and for low traction or four wheel drive conditions repair or replace the full size tire Of course it is best to replace your vehicle s spare with a full size tire as soon as you can The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When...

Страница 423: ...ce If your vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed on your vehicle do not drive in four wheel drive until you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage your vehicle and the repair costs would not be covered by your warranty Never use four wheel drive when the different size spare tire is installed on your vehicle After installing the spar...

Страница 424: ... for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass Wh...

Страница 425: ...lt from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soi...

Страница 426: ... used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather Many commercial leather cleaners ...

Страница 427: ...can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may ...

Страница 428: ...tton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 428 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary...

Страница 429: ...er you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if th...

Страница 430: ... or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after ...

Страница 431: ...e body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Mi...

Страница 432: ...e 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 pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the p...

Страница 433: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Me...

Страница 434: ...ification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you c...

Страница 435: ...lace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and do not 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 Com...

Страница 436: ...WR 1 Accessory Power 1 STOP Brake Switch Stoplamps BLWR Climate Control Fan S ROOF Sunroof If Equipped Fuses Usage A C Air Conditioning Control Head Power Seats PWR SEAT Power Seat Circuit Breaker If Equipped RT HDLP Passenger s Side Headlamp 436 ...

Страница 437: ...D SEAT Heated Seat If Equipped AIRBAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fuses Usage ABS Anti lock Brake System ABS ABS module Four Wheel Drive Gravity Sensor BCK UP Back up Lights FRT AXLE Front Axle Actuator TRN HAZRD REAR Rear Turn Hazard Lights ERLS Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Can Purge Solenoid Air Injection Reactor AIR Relay PCMI Powertrain Control Module PCM...

Страница 438: ...ontrol Climate Control Head Fuse Power Seat Fuse RAP Retained Accessory Power Power Window Fuse Wiper Washer Switch Fuse Sunroof Fuse Relays Usage PRK LAMP Front Parking Lamp Fuse Rear Parking Lamps HDLP Headlamps FOG LAMP Fog Lamps If Equipped FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Fuse A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor RUN CRNK Run Crank Airbag System Fuse Cruise Control Fuse Ignition Fuse Back Up L...

Страница 439: ... Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 2 9L Engine 10 4 qt 9 8 L 3 7L Engine 10 6 qt 10 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 9L Engine 5 0 qt 4 7 L 3 7L Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 19 5 gal...

Страница 440: ... Manual Four Wheel Drive 2 4 qt 2 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Type VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 9L 9 Automatic Manual 0 040 in 1 01 mm 3 7L E Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 440 ...

Страница 441: ...uled Maintenance 445 Additional Required Services 448 Maintenance Footnotes 449 Owner Checks and Services 451 At Each Fuel Fill 451 At Least Once a Month 452 At Least Once a Year 452 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 455 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 458 Engine Drive Belt Routing 459 Maintenance Record 460 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 441 ...

Страница 442: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Страница 443: ...se their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information lab...

Страница 444: ...quipment you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 482 Owner Checks and Services on page 451 tells you what should ...

Страница 445: ... 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 336 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL message ap...

Страница 446: ... year Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 333 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 336 An Emission Control Service Visually check for any leaks or damage See footnote g Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 338 See footnote j Rotate tires and ...

Страница 447: ...ional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transmission and transfer case fluid levels and add fluid as needed 447 ...

Страница 448: ...00 50 000 80 000 75 000 120 000 100 000 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect 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 338 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace sp...

Страница 449: ... cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment 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 Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and axle seals ...

Страница 450: ...ore frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed h Change automatic transmission fluid and filt...

Страница 451: ...rtant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 333 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolan...

Страница 452: ...ers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 391 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle...

Страница 453: ...ur GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 130 Be ready to a...

Страница 454: ...OCK With a manual transmission the ignition key should come out only in LOCK Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park P Mechanism Check CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to ...

Страница 455: ...rrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasol...

Страница 456: ...S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Transfer Case Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM Part No U S 12345349 in Canada 10953465 Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Chassis Lubri...

Страница 457: ... Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 in Canada 992887 Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No U S 12371287 in Canada 1095...

Страница 458: ...obtained from your GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15202408 A1624C Engine Oil Filter 2 9L Engine 88984215 PF46 3 7L Engine 89017342 PF61 Spark Plugs 12598004 41 103 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 22 inches 55 cm 88958226 Passenger s Side 19 inches 48 cm 88958228 458 ...

Страница 459: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 9L and 3 7L Engines with air 2 9L and 3 7L Engine without air 459 ...

Страница 460: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 442 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 451 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 460 ...

Страница 461: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 461 ...

Страница 462: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 462 ...

Страница 463: ...Roadside Assistance Program 470 Courtesy Transportation 473 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 476 Collision Damage Repair 477 Reporting Safety Defects 481 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 481 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 481 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 481 Service Publications Ordering Information 482 Section 7 Customer A...

Страница 464: ...ng a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer 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 ...

Страница 465: ... resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB A...

Страница 466: ... the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 ...

Страница 467: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Страница 468: ...ddressed to 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 Islan...

Страница 469: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Страница 470: ...iod and in Canada during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station about 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this serv...

Страница 471: ... battery jump start will be covered at no charge Additional Services for Canadian Customers Trip Routing Service Upon Request Roadside Assistance will send you detailed computer personalized maps highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination anywhere in North America along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your tri...

Страница 472: ...e local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet s Bumper to Bumper warranty and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty However any cost for parts and labor for non warranty repairs are the...

Страница 473: ... State Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper U S or Base Warranty Coverage period Canada provided ...

Страница 474: ...you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of...

Страница 475: ...requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally...

Страница 476: ...e SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future ...

Страница 477: ... and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with ...

Страница 478: ...ed 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 significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies pr...

Страница 479: ...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 your vehicle before it is towed away Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things...

Страница 480: ...quired 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 warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your r...

Страница 481: ... http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Mo...

Страница 482: ...anual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the servic...

Страница 483: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

Страница 484: ... NOTES 484 ...

Страница 485: ...ag Equipped Vehicle 92 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 85 Airbag System cont When Should an Airbag Inflate 82 Where Are the Airbags 79 AM FM Radio 207 Antenna Fixed Mast 244 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 244 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 251 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 188 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 430 Care of Safe...

Страница 486: ...Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 207 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 206 Theft Deterrent Feature 242 Understanding Radio Reception 242 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 244 Automatic Headlamp System 170 Automatic Transmission Fluid 339 Operation 120 B Battery 361 Electric Power Management 173 Run Down Protection 174 Battery Warning Light 186 Before Leaving on ...

Страница 487: ...fety Belts 427 Your CD Player 243 Your CDs 243 CD MP3 234 Center Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 35 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 372 Chains Tire 400 Check Engine Light 190 Checking Things Under the Hood 330 Chemical Paint Spotting 432 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 49 Infants and Young Children 46 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 56 Older Children 43 Securing a Child Re...

Страница 488: ... 142 Content Theft Deterrent 113 Control of a Vehicle 250 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 189 Heater Engine 119 Cooling System 350 Cruise Control 164 Cruise Control Light 194 Cupholder s 150 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 473 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 468 Customer Assistance Offices 468 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 464 GM Mobility Reimbursement Pr...

Страница 489: ...DIC Controls and Displays 196 DIC Warnings and Messages 200 Driving At Night 274 City 278 Defensive 246 Driving cont Drunken 247 Freeway 279 Hill and Mountain Roads 282 In Rain and on Wet Roads 275 Off Road 260 Recovery Hooks 289 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 288 Winter 284 E Electric Power Management 173 Electrical System Add On Equipment 434 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 435 Fuses and Circu...

Страница 490: ...sh to Pass 163 Flat Tire 401 Flat Tire Changing 402 Flat Tire Storing 418 Fluid Automatic Transmission 339 Manual Transmission 342 Power Steering 355 Windshield Washer 356 Fog Lamps 171 Four Wheel Drive 126 368 Front Armrest Storage Area 151 Front Axle 369 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps 372 Fuel 325 Additives 326 California Fuel 326 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 330 Fillin...

Страница 491: ...70 Flash to Pass 163 Halogen Bulbs 370 High Low Beam Changer 163 On Reminder 169 Heated Seats 11 Heater 176 Highbeam On Light 194 Highway Hypnosis 281 Hill and Mountain Roads 282 Hood Checking Things Under 330 Release 331 Horn 160 How to Use This Manual 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 25 Hydraulic Clutch 344 I Ignition Positions 116 Infants and Young Children Restraints 46 Inflation Tire Press...

Страница 492: ...TCH System Child Restraints 56 Latches Seatback 16 License Plate Lamps 374 Light Airbag Readiness 183 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 188 Battery Warning 186 Brake System Warning 187 Cruise Control 194 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 195 Highbeam On 194 Malfunction Indicator 190 Oil Pressure 193 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 184 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 182 Safety Belt Reminder 182 Securi...

Страница 493: ...uel Fill 451 At Least Once a Month 452 Maintenance Schedule cont At Least Once a Year 452 Introduction 442 Maintenance Footnotes 449 Maintenance Record 460 Maintenance Requirements 442 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 458 Owner Checks and Services 451 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 455 Scheduled Maintenance 445 Using 443 Your Vehicle and the Environment 442 Malfunction Indicator Light 190 M...

Страница 494: ...reak In 115 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 458 O Odometer 181 Odometer Trip 181 Off Road Driving 260 Off Road Recovery 257 Oil Engine 333 Pressure Light 193 Oil Engine Oil Life System 336 Older Children Restraints 43 Online Owner Center 467 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 147 Other Warning Devices 160 Outlet Adjustment 178 Outlet s Accessory Power 174 Outside Convex Mirror 146 Manual Mirrors...

Страница 495: ...s About Safety Belts 24 R Radiator Pressure Cap 348 Radios 205 AM FM Radio 207 Care of Your CD Player 243 Care of Your CDs 243 Radio with CD 210 Radio with Six Disc CD 221 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 207 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 206 Theft Deterrent 242 Understanding Reception 242 Rear Axle 368 Limited Slip 254 Rear Door Security Locks 1...

Страница 496: ...ernment 481 General Motors 481 United States Government 481 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 95 Retained Accessory Power RAP 117 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 34 Roadside Assistance Program 470 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 288 Routing Engine Drive Belt 459 Running the Engine While Parked 137 S Safety Belt Pa...

Страница 497: ...er Front Seat Position 71 Rear Seat Position 68 Right Front Seat Position 71 Security Light 194 Service 322 Accessories and Modifications 323 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 325 California Proposition 65 Warning 323 Doing Your Own Work 324 Engine Soon Light 190 Publications Ordering Information 482 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 92 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Sy...

Страница 498: ...rent 113 Passlock 114 Tilt Wheel 161 Tire Pressure Light 189 Tires 377 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 430 Buying New Tires 394 Chains 400 Changing a Flat Tire 402 Cleaning 431 Different Size 396 If a Tire Goes Flat 401 Inflation Tire Pressure 385 Inspection and Rotation 391 Installing the Spare Tire 406 Pressure Monitor System 386 Removing the Flat Tire 406 Removing the Spare Tire and T...

Страница 499: ...ion Automatic 120 Transmission Operation Manual 124 Trip Odometer 181 Truck Camper Loading Information 296 Turn and Lane Change Signals 162 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 161 U Understanding Radio Reception 242 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 397 Up Shift Light 187 V Vehicle Control 250 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 290 Parking Your 134 Symbols 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 476 Vehi...

Страница 500: ...nment and Tire Balance 398 Different Size 396 Replacement 398 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Windows 110 Manual 110 Power 111 Sliding Rear 112 Windshield Washer 164 Washer Fluid 356 Wiper Blade Replacement 375 Wiper Blades Cleaning 429 Wiper Fuses 435 Wipers 163 Winter Driving 284 X XM Radio Messages 240 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 244 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 442 500 ...

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