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Keys ...............................................................2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation ...................................................2-5

Doors and Locks .............................................2-6

Door Locks ....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks ..........................................2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................2-7
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...............2-8
Lockout Protection ..........................................2-8
Rear Doors (Extended Cab) .............................2-8
Tailgate ........................................................2-9

Windows ........................................................2-11

Manual Windows ..........................................2-11
Power Windows ............................................2-12
Sliding Rear Window .....................................2-13
Sun Visors ...................................................2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-14

Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-14
Passlock

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(U. S. Only) ..................................2-15

PASS-Key

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III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-16

PASS-Key

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III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Operation (Canada Only) ............................2-16

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-18

New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-18
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-18
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-19
Starting the Engine .......................................2-20
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-21
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-22
Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-24
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-26
Parking Brake ..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park

(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-32

Shifting Out of Park

(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-33

Parking the Vehicle

(Manual Transmission) ...............................2-34

Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-34
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-36

Section 2

Features and Controls

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Содержание 2009 Colorado

Страница 1: ...C 3 35 Audio System s 3 43 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 40 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 44 Four Wheel Drive 5 44 Front Axle 5 45 Headlamp Aiming 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 53 Appearance Care 5 99 Vehicle Identification 5 106 Electric...

Страница 2: ...s Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 www helminc com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de conc...

Страница 3: ...s something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage There are also warning labels on the vehicle which 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 tex...

Страница 4: ...ake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor F Traction Control M Windshield W...

Страница 5: ...41 Where to Put the Restraint 1 43 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 59 Airbag System 1 62 Where Are the Airbags 1 65 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 67 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 68 How Does an A...

Страница 6: ...tle 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 If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Страница 7: ...izontal control up or down Raise or lower the rear 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 1 5 for more information Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the ...

Страница 8: ...d 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 tu...

Страница 9: ...ON If either 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 seatbacks to be sure they are locked If the 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 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to the d...

Страница 10: ...t of the vehicle CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will 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 eith...

Страница 11: ...s may have adjustable head restraints If the vehicle has rear seats they may have adjustable head restraints 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 1 7 ...

Страница 12: ...f the seatback and push down on the head restraint Seatback Latches The vehicle may have front seatbacks that fold forward for easy access to the rear seats or the storage area behind the seats To fold the seatback forward push the lever on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward 1 8 ...

Страница 13: ...til it latches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to the reclined position Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Extended Cab If the vehicle has an extended cab there may be forward folding seats in the rear area To fold the rear seat cushion s from the stored position to the sitting position pull the front of the seat cushion down completely The rear seat storage com...

Страница 14: ...e 2 Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab The rear seatback s in the crew cab can be folded forward 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 To fold the rear seatback ...

Страница 15: ...e 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 center...

Страница 16: ... much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle You and your passenger s can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION People riding on the tailgate if equipped can easily lose th...

Страница 17: ...lts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 23 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts Here is why You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a serious one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them ...

Страница 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 14 ...

Страница 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 15 ...

Страница 20: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 ...

Страница 21: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Страница 22: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Страница 23: ...oo loose It will not give 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 snugly against your body 1 19 ...

Страница 24: ...otection 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 on 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 1 20 ...

Страница 25: ...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 on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 21 ...

Страница 26: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 22 ...

Страница 27: ...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 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 23 ...

Страница 28: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 24 ...

Страница 29: ...oss 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 retailer to fix it 1 25 ...

Страница 30: ...ll the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 70 for more information 3 Push the latch plate into the buc...

Страница 31: ...h the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop on the side wall Before a door is closed be sure the belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and th...

Страница 32: ...uld be away from the face and neck but not falling off the 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 release buttons A together and move the height adjuster to the desired position After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without squeezing the release buttons to make ...

Страница 33: ...o be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 78 Rear Safety Belt Comfort 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 a...

Страница 34: ...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 1 30 ...

Страница 35: ...e parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior ...

Страница 36: ...lt is worn properly it is 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 Lap Belt This section is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 Your vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seating position...

Страница 37: ...und you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing ch...

Страница 38: ...elt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the...

Страница 39: ... see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants 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 other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly ...

Страница 40: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 36 ...

Страница 41: ...rangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them E...

Страница 42: ...crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 38 ...

Страница 43: ...ever put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 39 ...

Страница 44: ...ve 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 To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Страница 45: ...ould cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the...

Страница 46: ...ng an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual 1 42 ...

Страница 47: ...urer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the ...

Страница 48: ...ned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger...

Страница 49: ...tion of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this ...

Страница 50: ...with lower attachments B Top Tether Anchor A top tether A C anchors the 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 1 46 ...

Страница 51: ...equires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read 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...

Страница 52: ...ts 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 sym...

Страница 53: ... 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 1 49 ...

Страница 54: ...atistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 43 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be serious...

Страница 55: ...y belt continues to tighten Buckle any unused CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued safety belts behind the child restraint so childrencannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock if your vehicle has one after the child restraint has been installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts I...

Страница 56: ...Cab on page 1 9 or Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab on page 1 10 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 headrest or 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 headrest or head restraint and you are using...

Страница 57: ...re it is secured 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 ...

Страница 58: ...on 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 59: ...dditional 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 1 59 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 anchor Refer...

Страница 60: ...ble with this vehicle If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 45 for how to install your child restraint using LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child restraint in a position wi...

Страница 61: ... the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 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 teth...

Страница 62: ... Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed ...

Страница 63: ...f the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail saf...

Страница 64: ... attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator sh...

Страница 65: ...n 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 When installing a forward facing child restraint it might be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 8 Tighten the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 45 9 Push and pul...

Страница 66: ...driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the rig...

Страница 67: ...restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting ...

Страница 68: ...ed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 34 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 37 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light t...

Страница 69: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 65 ...

Страница 70: ...erson 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 Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path...

Страница 71: ...airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the...

Страница 72: ...bags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For roof rail airbags deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causin...

Страница 73: ...he deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able 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 ...

Страница 74: ...odule which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger ...

Страница 75: ...elts A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag...

Страница 76: ... stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 25 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on may inflate the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator w...

Страница 77: ...ild restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint Se...

Страница 78: ...overs seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in pos...

Страница 79: ...ystem operates CAUTION Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer retailer and the service manual ha...

Страница 80: ...vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on p...

Страница 81: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 23 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 102 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 24 for more information Notice If an airbag covering i...

Страница 82: ...ty belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of...

Страница 83: ...ASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 16 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Canada Only 2 16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 19 Starting the Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 Manual Transmission Operation 2 24 Four Wheel Drive 2 26 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifti...

Страница 84: ...ompass 2 39 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 40 Outside Power Mirrors 2 40 Outside Convex Mirror 2 41 OnStar System 2 41 Storage Areas 2 45 Glove Box 2 45 Cupholders 2 45 Center Console Storage 2 45 Assist Handles 2 45 Rear Storage Area 2 46 Sunroof 2 47 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Страница 85: ...n the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition all door locks and the tailgate The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in your vehicle Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to ...

Страница 86: ... not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the ve...

Страница 87: ... or within three seconds after the horn stops sounding the doors lock but the content theft deterrent system does not arm until the opened door is closed Different feedback modes can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Remote Keyless Entry Feedback under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 35 L Panic Press to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up...

Страница 88: ...Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles ma...

Страница 89: ...he manual door lock lever on each rear door to lock or unlock the doors from the rear seating areas Programmable Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system it has an automatic lock unlock feature If the vehicle has an automatic transmission it is programmed from the factory to lock all doors automatically when the shift lever is moved out of P Park...

Страница 90: ...d open the door from the outside To disengage the security locks 1 Open one of the rear doors 2 Using the ignition key turn the lock to the vertical position 3 Close the door 4 Repeat these steps on the other rear door Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks this feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power ...

Страница 91: ...ult in serious injuries or death Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down When the tailgate is shut be sure it is latched securely On vehicles with a locking tailgate use the ignition key Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the ta...

Страница 92: ...bly Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate Make sure it is secure To partially lower the tailgate 1 With the tailgate fully open lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly 2 Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the tailgate by pulling the clip away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the ...

Страница 93: ...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 2 11 ...

Страница 94: ...tton to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches for all windows are located on the driver door armrest Each passenger door has its own switch The power windows will work when the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or while Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 19 Pull the front of the switch up to raise the window Pre...

Страница 95: ...ables the passenger window switches when the window lockout button is pressed To turn the lockout feature on or off press the window lockout button A red band on the side of the button can be seen when the windows are not locked out Sliding Rear Window If the vehicle has this feature squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it Be sure the latch is engaged when the ...

Страница 96: ...started or unlock not pressed within 10 seconds the front turn signal lamps will 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 RKE transmitter or by OnStar See On...

Страница 97: ...ion lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle does not start The security light turns off approximately five seconds after the engine is started See Security Light on page 3 34 If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Release the key from START as soon as the engine ...

Страница 98: ...I Electronic Immobilizer Operation Canada Only This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON RUN You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system Th...

Страница 99: ...r s key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key If the engine does not start see your dealer retailer for service 5 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key The security light turns off once the key has been programmed 6 ...

Страница 100: ...time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions To shift out of P Park turn the ignition to ON RUN and apply the regular brake pedal Notic...

Страница 101: ...r lights The switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time START D This is the positi...

Страница 102: ...s a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds cranking will be stopped after 15 s...

Страница 103: ...hicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0 F 18 C To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located in the engine compartment behind the unde...

Страница 104: ... It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could...

Страница 105: ...n the vehicle is are already moving use N Neutral only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the...

Страница 106: ...ving forward the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Man...

Страница 107: ...erse The transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a 5 Fifth gear to R Reverse gear shift Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped Use R Reverse along with the parking brake for parking the vehicle Up Shift Light This light wil...

Страница 108: ...r on the vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive for extended periods of time Notice If the vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle do not drive in four wheel drive until you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage the vehicle and the repair costs would not be covered by your warranty N...

Страница 109: ...e You can choose from the following 2 m Two Wheel High This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park or if you have a manual transmission even if you are in gear You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure ...

Страница 110: ... for service An indicator light will flash while shifting It will stay on when the shift is completed If the transfer case does not shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shifting from Two Wheel High to Four Wheel High Press and release the Four Wheel High button This can be done at any speed and the front axle will lock automatically Shifting from Four Wheel High to Two Wheel High Press ...

Страница 111: ... light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift Shifting from Four Wheel Low to Two Wheel High or Four Wheel High To shift from Four Wheel Low to Two Wheel High or Four Wheel High the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 5 km h with the transmission in N Neutral for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission The preferred method for shi...

Страница 112: ... to insure the transfer case is in N Neutral If the transfer case is not in N Neutral repeat this procedure starting at Step 3 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park or 1 First for vehicles that have a manual transmission 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of Neutral After towing the vehicle you will have to shift out of N...

Страница 113: ...vehicle is moving below 3 mph 5 km h See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 27 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol 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 ...

Страница 114: ...ge 4 47 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 31 for more information CAUTION If you have four wheel drive the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park if the 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...

Страница 115: ...ion If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P Park 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 P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver seat To find out ho...

Страница 116: ...ut of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal push the shift lever all the way into P Park 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you are still having a problem shifting then have the vehicle serviced Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission If the vehicle has a manual transmission before you get out of the vehicle move the shift lever into R Re...

Страница 117: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows comple...

Страница 118: ...h air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others coul...

Страница 119: ...for a clearer view of behind your vehicle Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 2 41 for more in...

Страница 120: ...ng on the mirror press O to turn automatic dimming on or off The automatic dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started Temperature Display Y b O On Off Press Y b or depending on the mirror press O to turn the display on or off To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius 1 Press and hold Y b O for a few seconds The current unit of measure F or C flashe...

Страница 121: ... display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly To calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed press and hold Y b O for several seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone e...

Страница 122: ... the mirrors to their original position Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls on the driver door armrest To adjust the power mirrors 1 Move the selector switch to the L left or R right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Press one of the four buttons located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction 3 Return the selector switch to the c...

Страница 123: ...curved so more can be seen from the driver seat OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If the airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location If the keys are locked in the vehicl...

Страница 124: ...escribed below or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations see the OnStar Owner s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar com U S or onstar ca Canada 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 OnStar Services Available with the Safe Sound Plan Automatic Notifica...

Страница 125: ...he desired destination will play through the audio system speakers See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics See the ...

Страница 126: ...vehicle must have a working electrical system including adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone network congestion Your Res...

Страница 127: ... on the upper tab located at the front of the armrest to release the latch Lift the lid to open the storage area For vehicles with bucket seats or uplevel packages the vehicle may have a two tiered center armrest storage area Lift up on the upper tab located at the front of the armrest to release the latch Lift the lid to the top storage area A second tab is located below the top one and allows yo...

Страница 128: ...partments under the rear seats To access the 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 2 46 ...

Страница 129: ...ol 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 2 47 ...

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Страница 131: ...sory Power Outlet s 3 18 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 19 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 21 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 22 Speedometer and Odometer 3 23 Trip Odometer 3 23 Tachometer 3 23 Safety Belt Reminders 3 23 Airbag Readiness Light 3 24 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 25 Charging System Light 3 26 Up Shift...

Страница 132: ...d Messages 3 38 Audio System s 3 43 Setting the Clock 3 44 Radio s 3 44 Using an MP3 3 55 XM Radio Messages 3 60 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 61 Radio Reception 3 61 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 62 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 62 Chime Level Adjustment 3 62 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Страница 133: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Страница 134: ...Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown Automatic Transmission similar 3 4 ...

Страница 135: ...Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 Fog Lamps on page 3 15 If Equipped Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 3 15 G Parking Brake on page 2 31 H Horn on page 3 6 I StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 and Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 J Audio System s on page 3 45 K Cigarette Lighter If Equipped See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 19 L Climate Control System on page 3 19 M Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 18...

Страница 136: ...while the hazard warning flashers are on Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position then release the tilt lever to l...

Страница 137: ... change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns to its starting position when it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb may be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If ...

Страница 138: ...dlamps are on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps will turn on They will stay on as long as the lever is...

Страница 139: ...les turn the band to the second solid position past the delay settings 9 Off Turns off the wipers Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them If the blades are frozen to the windshield gently loosen or thaw them If they become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise ...

Страница 140: ...ippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If the vehicle s StabiliTrak Traction Control System TCS begins to limit wheel spin while the cruise control is on the cruise control automatically disengages See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 or Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 When...

Страница 141: ...al This light on the instrument panel cluster comes on while the cruise control is on Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then the brake is applied the cruise control is disengaged But it does not need to be reset Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph 40 km h or more move the cruise control switch briefly from R to S The vehicle will go right back up to your c...

Страница 142: ...r Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accele...

Страница 143: ...e Daytime Running Lamps DRL AUTO Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3 14 for more information Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps ...

Страница 144: ...rmines it is daytime When the DRL are on only the parking lamps or reduced intensity low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarkers 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 The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed Automatic Headlamp S...

Страница 145: ...ol is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 16 Fog Lamps The fog lamp button is located near the exterior lamps control For vehicles with fog lamps press to turn the fog lamps on or off An indicator light will turn on in the button when the fog lamps are on The parking lamps or low beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work The fog lamps will go off wheneve...

Страница 146: ...the thumbwheel located next to the exterior lamps control all the way up In this position the lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed Reading Lamps Press the lens on the lamps to turn each reading lamp on or off These lamps will not come on with the dome lamps Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located below the exterior lamps control E Dome Lamp Override Press this but...

Страница 147: ... needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output a...

Страница 148: ...ceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as ...

Страница 149: ...nd let go When it is ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating cooling a...

Страница 150: ...lears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets When this mode is selected the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing Recirculation is not available in this mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Air Conditioning Press to turn the air conditioning system ...

Страница 151: ...of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle ...

Страница 152: ...w how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel has been used and many other things needed to drive safely and economically United States automatic transmission 2 9L version shown Canada manual transmission 3 7L and 5 3L similar 3 22 ...

Страница 153: ...dometer under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 35 for more information Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area the vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area ...

Страница 154: ...omes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays ...

Страница 155: ...us Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 for important safety information The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator ...

Страница 156: ...ore information including important safety information Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer The light should go out once the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the char...

Страница 157: ...hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop the vehicle For good braking though both parts need to be working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON RUN If it does not have it fixed so it will ...

Страница 158: ...led off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light The Antilock Brake System ABS light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on whi...

Страница 159: ...rak system and or TCS are turned off The DIC also displays a TRAC OFF and or STAB SYS OFF message If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited If the StabiliTrak system is off the system does not assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle The light turns off when the TCS and StabiliTrak system are turned back on See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 Traction Control System TCS on page 4...

Страница 160: ...the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 62 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer sy...

Страница 161: ...a TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misf...

Страница 162: ...lly corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away...

Страница 163: ...eplaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light CAUTION Do not keep drivi...

Страница 164: ...errent on page 2 14 Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 for more information Fuel Gage When the ignition is on ...

Страница 165: ...nd Messages on page 3 38 for more information Driver Information Center DIC The Driver Information Center DIC displays information such as the trip odometer personalization features and warning messages The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center DIC comes on when the ignition is on If a problem is detected a warning message a...

Страница 166: ...message after an oil change To reset the message see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Language This feature allows you to choose the language in which the DIC disp...

Страница 167: ...s all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into P Park 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 P Park and unlocks the dri...

Страница 168: ... unlock button on the RKE transmitter RFA 3 This mode flashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter RFA 4 This mode disables RKE feedback There will be no feedback when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the ve...

Страница 169: ...akes on page 5 36 and Brake System Warning Light on page 3 27 for more information Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display CHANGE OIL This message displays when the oil needs to be changed Check the oil in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on...

Страница 170: ...UEL This message displays if the level of fuel in the vehicle is low Also check the fuel gage See Fuel Gage on page 3 34 for more information Refill 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 ign...

Страница 171: ...nsfer case control system Check the transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced by your dealer retailer See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 for more information about the transfer case Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display SERV Service TPM Tire Pressure Monitor This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is not w...

Страница 172: ... by your dealer retailer See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information STAB Stability SYS System OFF This message displays when the StabiliTrak system is turned off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information TRAC Traction OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak button See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more...

Страница 173: ...tice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio en...

Страница 174: ...button until the correct minute displays The time can be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the HR and MIN buttons at the same time until RDS TIME displays To accept this time press and hold the HR and MIN buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the stati...

Страница 175: ...th 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 could 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 display instead...

Страница 176: ...gory or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on 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 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 while driving Set the volume at the d...

Страница 177: ...oes to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either arrow again to stop scanning presets q SCAN r Press and hold for more than two seconds SCAN or SCN displays and the radio produces one beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning...

Страница 178: ...ble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble For the AM FM Radio press and hold the w x arrows to increase or to decrease the tone To adjust the bass treble or bass midrange treble to the middle position press and hold the AUDIO knob The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level to the middle position For the AM FM Radio adjust bass or treble to the middle position ...

Страница 179: ...dio press and hold the w x arrows to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position push the AUDIO knob to select BAL or FADE FAD then push it again and hold it until one beep sounds For the AM FM Radio adjust balance or fade to the middle position by selecting BAL or FAD Press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep soun...

Страница 180: ...unds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON displays The radio could switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND ag...

Страница 181: ...he information symbol or INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button The last message stays on the display until a new message is received or the radio is tuned to a different station When a message is not available from a station NO INFO displays TRAF Traffic For the Radio with CD if TRAF displays the tuned s...

Страница 182: ...adio Online for when you are not in the vehicle A service fee is required to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 in Canada Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3 60 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Radio with Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into th...

Страница 183: ... 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 The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt...

Страница 184: ...ning and to play the track o TUNE p Turning this knob fast tracks reverse or advances through tracks The track number displays for each track DISPL Display Press to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track displays To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press until you see the desired display then press and hold for two seconds The ra...

Страница 185: ...ot be corrected contact your dealer retailer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Using an MP3 MP3 WMA CD R Disc MP3 WMA Format If you burn your own MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R disc Make sure playlists have a mp3 or wpl extension other file extensions might n...

Страница 186: ... 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 next fo...

Страница 187: ...s 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 the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists which ...

Страница 188: ...and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this button to play the passage FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays 6 RDM Random To play the tracks in random order in the current folder or playlist press and release this button FLDR RDM folder random displays Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have played the system mov...

Страница 189: ...or playlist number and the folder playlist name Time of day mode displays the time of day and the ID3 tag song name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until you see the 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 displays when a current track has ID3 tag informatio...

Страница 190: ... for that preset button Unauth This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package No Info No artist song title category or text information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NotFound No artist song title category or text information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly XM Lock The XM receiver in...

Страница 191: ...rference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station ...

Страница 192: ...nt straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is tightened to its base If tightening is required tighten by hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception If the vehicle...

Страница 193: ... 11 Off Road Driving 4 13 Driving at Night 4 25 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 26 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 27 Highway Hypnosis 4 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 Winter Driving 4 29 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 32 Recovery Hooks 4 32 Loading the Vehicle 4 33 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 40 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Ca...

Страница 194: ...the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 12 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Страница 195: ... of alcohol with about 250 000 people injured 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 Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries ...

Страница 196: ...y or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping...

Страница 197: ...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 to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Re...

Страница 198: ...ake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions StabiliTrak activates when the computer ...

Страница 199: ...automatically disabled See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 for more information It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the TCS portion of the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice or snow and it is necessary to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it If traction control is turned off only the brake traction control portion o...

Страница 200: ...he Traction Control System TCS is part of StabiliTrak TCS limits wheel slip which is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to limit wheel spin and also reduces engine power The system may be heard or felt while it is working This is normal and doe...

Страница 201: ...action on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when traction is low this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Steering Tips It is important to take cu...

Страница 202: ...emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a 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 holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degrees ...

Страница 203: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Страница 204: ...e accelerator pedal If the 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 the 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 slow down and adjust your driving to th...

Страница 205: ...in itself When off road driving traffic lanes are not marked curves are not banked and there are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off road could result in loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover Off roading involves some new skills That is why it is very important that you read these ...

Страница 206: ... raise the vehicle s center 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 floor forward of the rear axle...

Страница 207: ...materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Check to see if there are any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle in case something happens to...

Страница 208: ...ke you over many different kinds of terrain Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Surface Conditions Off roading surfaces can be hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle s steering acceleration and braking in different ways Depending on the surface slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction an...

Страница 209: ...m driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights Use good judgment about what is safe and what is not Driving on Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do There are some hills that simply cannot be driven no matter how wel...

Страница 210: ...eyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the st...

Страница 211: ...ll running shift the transmission to R Reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in R Reverse If the engine has stopped running you need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the automatic transmission to P Park or the manual transmission to Neutral and restart the engine Then shift to R Reverse release the parking brake and slow...

Страница 212: ... vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to Neutral when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park This is because the Neutral position on the transfer case overrides ...

Страница 213: ...iving down a hill When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across The vehicle could roll over Never go downhill with the transmission in N Neutral called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphil...

Страница 214: ...ling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the 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 inc...

Страница 215: ...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 Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand the wheels do not get good traction Acceleration is not as quick turning is more difficult and braking distances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud ...

Страница 216: ...r passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water Heav...

Страница 217: ...steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision pr...

Страница 218: ...le After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious ...

Страница 219: ...clude Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving...

Страница 220: ...ill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut...

Страница 221: ...stem on page 4 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow it might be beneficial to turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds Once beyond the deep snow push the StabiliTrak button again to turn traction control back on The Antilo...

Страница 222: ...N Continued Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about two inches 5 cm on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate ...

Страница 223: ...ps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 32 If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tire...

Страница 224: ...l while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out Recovery hooks can be used if the vehicle has them If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Yo...

Страница 225: ...d the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rati...

Страница 226: ...ows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 53 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 There is also important information on the Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Cert...

Страница 227: ...d the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 47 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety and trailering tips...

Страница 228: ... Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Example 2 Example 3 4 36 ...

Страница 229: ...Tire label attached to the edge of the driver s side extended cab door below the door latch post The label shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To f...

Страница 230: ...you load your vehicle the right way Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your...

Страница 231: ...rely tied down to prevent it from shifting The load s center of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the rear axle Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how ...

Страница 232: ...be aware that as manufactured there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 ...

Страница 233: ...travelled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 ...

Страница 234: ...P Park or the manual transmission is in any gear You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and remove the key the steering wheel will still turn 7 Release the parking brake only after t...

Страница 235: ...vehicle warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not 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 the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in thi...

Страница 236: ...P Park or the manual transmission is in any gear You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 6 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle...

Страница 237: ...ke on page 2 31 4 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First 5 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF If the vehicle being towed will not be started or driven for six weeks or ...

Страница 238: ...he straight position CAUTION Shifting a full time four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P Park or the manual transmission is in any gear You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting ...

Страница 239: ...d result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your dealer retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving the ve...

Страница 240: ...ften e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions If the vehicle has a manual transmission it is better not to use the highest gear Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude roa...

Страница 241: ... Automatic Transmission 3 73 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 5 3L V8 Automatic Transmission 3 42 3 73 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 10 400 lbs 4 717 kg 5 3L V8 Automatic Transmission ZQ8 Sport Suspension 3 42 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg 2WD Crew Cab 2 9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3 73 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg 2 9L L4 Manual Transmission 3 73 2 100 lbs 953 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 3 ...

Страница 242: ... lbs 2 495 kg 9 800 lbs 4 445 kg 5 3L V8 Automatic Transmission 3 42 4 10 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 10 400 lbs 4 717 kg 4WD Crew Cab 3 7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3 73 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 9 800 lbs 4 445 kg 5 3L V8 Automatic Transmission 3 42 4 10 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 10 400 lbs 4 717 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer incl...

Страница 243: ...nt passengers or cargo in the vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow If towing a trailer the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A sho...

Страница 244: ...an the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be Expect tongue weight to be at least 10 perc...

Страница 245: ...al weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight that can be handled Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight expect that the largest trailer the vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight...

Страница 246: ...ntacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer For trailers up to 2 000 lbs 907 kg safety chains may be attached to the attaching points on the bumper For heavier trailers follow the trailer or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough s...

Страница 247: ... trailer requires a certain amount of experience Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electri...

Страница 248: ...trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows o...

Страница 249: ... automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in N Neutral with the parking brake applied for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 5 32 Parking on Hills CAUTION Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both...

Страница 250: ...ee that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The 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 R...

Страница 251: ...m 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 20 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 24 Hydraulic Clutch 5 25 Cooling System 5 26 Engine Coolant 5 28 Engine Overheating 5 32 Engine Fan Noise 5 33 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 Rear Axle 5 44 Four Wheel Drive 5 44 Front Axle 5 45 Headlamp Aiming 5 46 Bulb Replacement...

Страница 252: ...re Tire and Tools 5 92 Spare Tire 5 97 Appearance Care 5 99 Interior Cleaning 5 99 Fabric Carpet 5 100 Leather 5 101 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 101 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 102 Washing Your Vehicle 5 102 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Finish Care 5 103 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 104 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 104 Tires 5 105 Shee...

Страница 253: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on...

Страница 254: ...lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledg...

Страница 255: ...nd it This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TI...

Страница 256: ...occurs return to your authorized dealer retailer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system to w...

Страница 257: ...t reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator l...

Страница 258: ...ar phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel 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 side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap ...

Страница 259: ... 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 appears 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 3 38 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 30 for more information...

Страница 260: ...ckup 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 fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include l...

Страница 261: ...ood 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 to...

Страница 262: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 7L engine 2 9L engine similar you will see the following 5 12 ...

Страница 263: ...atic Transmission Fluid on page 5 21 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 5 26 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 40 I Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 40 K Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brak...

Страница 264: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine you will see the following 5 14 ...

Страница 265: ... 36 I Battery on page 5 39 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 K Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 108 L Radiator Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 5 26 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The en...

Страница 266: ...n page 5 114 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 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when thr...

Страница 267: ...American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C use e...

Страница 268: ...ery time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL message comes on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 38 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is n...

Страница 269: ...t 4 Turn the key to LOCK OFF If the CHANGE OIL message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 38 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can 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...

Страница 270: ... interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 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 ...

Страница 271: ...use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealer retailer service department If adding it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or there could be a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little flui...

Страница 272: ... a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level To prepare the vehicle 1 Park the vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 2 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park 4 Let the engine...

Страница 273: ...y after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be c...

Страница 274: ...ading Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when the engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough to touch the transmission case After this is done 1 Remove the filler plug...

Страница 275: ...e sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in the vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless a leak in the system is ...

Страница 276: ... on page 6 12 How to Check and Add Fluid The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it is in place in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature A Coolant Recovery Tank B Engine Cooling Fan C Radiator Pressure Cap 2 9L Engine shown 3 7L Eng...

Страница 277: ...u can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or...

Страница 278: ... could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminu...

Страница 279: ... is done The vehicle must be on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When the engine is warm the level could be above the FULL COLD level When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark If it is not there could be a leak in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank CAUTION You can ...

Страница 280: ...eed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If coolant is needed add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done 1 Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the u...

Страница 281: ...r 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 during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler...

Страница 282: ...eeds service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you bad...

Страница 283: ...out 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutc...

Страница 284: ... the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use To ...

Страница 285: ...ervoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold Thi...

Страница 286: ...at sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if t...

Страница 287: ...before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system c...

Страница 288: ... 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 torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 5 114 Rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspec...

Страница 289: ...n it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehic...

Страница 290: ...art your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involve...

Страница 291: ...ry fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could g...

Страница 292: ...er end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable 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...

Страница 293: ...tal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red po...

Страница 294: ... 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 6 12 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 295: ...lug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 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 296: ...eed no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If the headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of repl...

Страница 297: ...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 Pull the old bulb straight out 6 Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks to secure it 7 Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket 8 Push the bulb socket straight in and turn it clockwise to ...

Страница 298: ...into the socket until it clicks 6 Push the bulb socket straight into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL To replace the CHMSL bulb 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly from the vehicle 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 3 Holding the socket pull the bulb to release it from the socket 4 Push...

Страница 299: ...he 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 straight out to release it from the socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks 7 Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 8 Reinstall the taillamp ass...

Страница 300: ... 5 Reach under the rear bumper to reinstall the bulb socket into the connector 6 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to secure it to the connector 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 Ta...

Страница 301: ...hield 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 fr...

Страница 302: ...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 o...

Страница 303: ... serious accident See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 33 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Overinflated tires are mor...

Страница 304: ...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 indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire I...

Страница 305: ...s lost air and gone flat See Compact Spare Tire under Spare Tire on page 5 97 for additional information B Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread C Tire Identification Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the ti...

Страница 306: ...tandards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 percent as high as it ...

Страница 307: ... 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 5 60 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and...

Страница 308: ...ht 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 the Vehicle on page 4 33 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire ...

Страница 309: ...r New Tires on page 5 69 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 5 72 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Страница 310: ...hows 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 the Tire and Loading Info...

Страница 311: ...pushing on the metal stem 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 High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can caus...

Страница 312: ...d transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer 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 press...

Страница 313: ... 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 See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 64 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire P...

Страница 314: ...ation and Displays on page 3 35 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 38 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your v...

Страница 315: ...cessfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is...

Страница 316: ...ch the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching procedure is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the exterior lamp switch from AUTO to OFF four times within three seconds A double horn chirp will sound and...

Страница 317: ...r tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires including the spare tire for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 69 for more information Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 0...

Страница 318: ...eel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 114 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 s...

Страница 319: ...ng through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Mu...

Страница 320: ...pec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 54 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle ...

Страница 321: ...g Information Label See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability a...

Страница 322: ... cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal 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...

Страница 323: ...ding 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 However if you notice unusual tire ...

Страница 324: ...f your 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 clear...

Страница 325: ...tinued 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 P215 70R16 P235 75R16 P265 70R17 or P235 50R18 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that a...

Страница 326: ...m the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is des...

Страница 327: ... 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 remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move put 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...

Страница 328: ...ate the wing nut A used to retain the storage bag and tools B Turn it counterclockwise to release the bag Put the tools to the side while you access the jack and wheel blocks Regular Extended Cab 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 1 Turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove ...

Страница 329: ...ocks Crew Cab For crew cab models the jack and wheel blocks are located under the driver side rear seat 1 Reach under the rear seat to access the jack and wheel blocks 2 Turn the jack knob counterclockwise to lower the jack all the way and release it from the bracket 3 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise Use the jack handle extensions and t...

Страница 330: ...A Jack Handle Extensions B Jack C Jack Handle D Wheel Wrench E Wheel Blocks 1 Assemble the wheel wrench D the jack handle extensions A and the jack handle C as shown 5 80 ...

Страница 331: ... Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 89 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...

Страница 332: ...ll be using include the jack A the wheel blocks B the extension tool C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 for more information 2 Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench E into one of the slots on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 5 82 ...

Страница 333: ...he vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 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 5 83 ...

Страница 334: ...A under the vehicle as shown for the front or rear locations If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle position the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket off of the frame Front Position Front Position 5 84 ...

Страница 335: ... head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head 6 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 7 Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire Rear Position 5 85 ...

Страница 336: ...per or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 9 Install the spare tire CAUTION Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of th...

Страница 337: ...11 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely Front Position Rear Position 5 87 ...

Страница 338: ...tened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 114 for the wheel nut torque specification 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When you reinstall th...

Страница 339: ... beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 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 is visi...

Страница 340: ... 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 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the wheel 9 Turn the wheel...

Страница 341: ... too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with th...

Страница 342: ...e flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your veh...

Страница 343: ...ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Tilt the retainer downward and through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Assemble the wheel wrench the jack handle extensions and the jack handle as shown 5 93 ...

Страница 344: ...em is pointed down Continue raising the tire watch to make sure it does not get caught on anything on the underbody If the tire does get caught loosen two or three turns and push and pull the tire and then retighten Repeat this procedure as many times as needed to ensure proper stowage 6 When the tire is properly seated to the underbody continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear tw...

Страница 345: ...he cable To store the tools 1 Return the tools to the storage bag 2 Attach the storage bag to the floor under the front passenger seat 3 Reinstall the wing nut to secure the bag to the vehicle To store the jack and wheel blocks Regular Extended Cab A Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut 1 Install the wheel blocks B first 2 Reinstall the wing nut C by turning it clockwise to secure the wheel blocks to th...

Страница 346: ...ut to secure it Crew Cab A Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut 1 Attach the wheel blocks B to the jack A with the wheel block retainer and the wing nut C 2 Reinstall the jack and wheel block assembly in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pins in the mounting bracket 3 Turn the handle to raise the jack until it is secure but do not overtighten the jack in...

Страница 347: ...ct spare 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 ...

Страница 348: ...tice If the vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle do not drive in four wheel drive until you can have your flat tire repaired and or replaced You could damage the 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 the vehicle After installing the spare ...

Страница 349: ... 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 Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause dam...

Страница 350: ...d loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel...

Страница 351: ... silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened w...

Страница 352: ...s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do ...

Страница 353: ...s can be obtained from your dealer retailer If the vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polis...

Страница 354: ...tions Sand and salt Heat and sun Snow and ice without proper removal Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be dama...

Страница 355: ...ushes Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop a...

Страница 356: ... blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this we will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the lega...

Страница 357: ...ectrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 75 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are prote...

Страница 358: ...on page 5 12 for more information on location To remove the cover push in on the tab on the end of the cover and lift To reinstall the cover line up the tab and push down on the cover until the tab clicks into place Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 108 ...

Страница 359: ...5 109 ...

Страница 360: ...2 BCK UP Back up Lights BLWR Climate Control Fan CLSTR Cluster CNSTR VENT Fuel Canister Vent Solenoid CRUISE Cruise Control Switch Inside Rearview Mirror Transfer Case Control Module Brake Switch Clutch Disable DR LCK Power Door Locks If Equipped DRL Daylight Running Lamps ERLS Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Can Purge Solenoid Air Injector Reactor AIR Relay ETC Electronic Throttle Control ETC FOG LAMP F...

Страница 361: ...Plate Lamps REAR PRK LAMP2 Driver Side Rear Taillamp Passenger Side Airbag Indicator Lighting Instrument Panel Dimming Power 2WD 4WD switch lighting RT HDLP Passenger Side Headlamp Fuses Usage RVC Regulated Voltage Control S ROOF Sunroof If Equipped STOP Stop Lamps STRTR Starter Solenoid Relay TBC Truck Body Controller TCM Transmission Control Module TCCM Transfer Case Control Module TRAILER BRAKE...

Страница 362: ...owertrain Electronic Throttle Control Fuse Oxygen Sensor Fuse RAP Retained Accessory Power Power Window Fuse Wiper Washer Switch Fuse Sunroof Fuse Relays Usage RUN CRNK Run Crank Airbag System Fuse Cruise Control Fuse Ignition Fuse Back Up Lamps ABS Fuse Front Axle PCM 1 Injectors Fuse Transmission Fuse ERLS STRTR Starter Relay PCM Relay VSES Vehicle Stability Enhancement System WPR Wipers On Off ...

Страница 363: ...Fuses Usage A Trailer Park Lamp B Communication Interface Module C Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Sensing and Diagnostic Module D Trailer Auxiliary Maxi Fuse 2 9L and 3 7L 5 3L 5 113 ...

Страница 364: ...nglish 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 retailer for more information Cooling System 2 9L L4 Engine 10 4 qt 9 8 L 3 7L L5 Engine 10 6 qt 10 0 L 5 3L V8 Engine 13 7 qt 13 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 9L L4 Engine 5 0 qt 4 7 L 3 7L L5 Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L 5 3L V8...

Страница 365: ...rive 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 approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Type VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 9L L4 9 Automatic Manual 0 040 in 1 01 mm 3 7L L5 E Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 L Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 115 ...

Страница 366: ... NOTES 5 116 ...

Страница 367: ...eduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 368: ... to keep this vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qual...

Страница 369: ...riving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 4 13 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be d...

Страница 370: ...t Your dealer retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally service the vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since the last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life Syst...

Страница 371: ...d wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling ...

Страница 372: ...m for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever...

Страница 373: ...st once a year d Inspect wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination Clean the windshield and wiper blades if contaminated Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 51 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 104 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any othe...

Страница 374: ...nditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change k Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety dependability and emission control performance Your dealer retailer can assist with these checks and services Be s...

Страница 375: ... and Rotation on page 5 67 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 starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 31 Do not use the accelerator pedal and...

Страница 376: ...he ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position For automatic transmission vehi...

Страница 377: ...ake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact y...

Страница 378: ...ndshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Manual Transm...

Страница 379: ...ssembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 O...

Страница 380: ... GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15942429 Engine Oil Filter 2 9L L4 Engine 88984215 PF46 3 7L L5 Engine 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 2 9L L4 and 3 7L L5 Engines 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 Engine 12609877 41 985 Wiper Blades Driver Side 22 in 55 cm 10389562 Passenger Side 19 in 48 cm 10389563 6 14 ...

Страница 381: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 9L and 3 7L Engines 5 3L Engine 6 15 ...

Страница 382: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Страница 383: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Страница 384: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Страница 385: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 17 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation System ...

Страница 386: ...manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Страница 387: ...ute 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 BB...

Страница 388: ...signed so that 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...

Страница 389: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as addr...

Страница 390: ...ressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General M...

Страница 391: ...od of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For U S pur...

Страница 392: ...fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle ...

Страница 393: ... of six requests per year Additional travel information is also available Allow three weeks for delivery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance a...

Страница 394: ...Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranty in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance I...

Страница 395: ...tal reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This 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 fe...

Страница 396: ...s of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made b...

Страница 397: ...s If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Check to make sure that you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in dang...

Страница 398: ...le If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement...

Страница 399: ... involved in individual problems between you your dealer retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to th...

Страница 400: ...dy etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional 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 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner ma...

Страница 401: ...hicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and if so equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These m...

Страница 402: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Страница 403: ... other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in ...

Страница 404: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Страница 405: ...flate 1 68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 69 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 67 Where Are the Airbags 1 65 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 3 25 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 62 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 62 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Warning Light 3 28 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 104 Care of Safety Belts 5 102 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 106 Cleanin...

Страница 406: ... 27 Braking 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 18 Bulb Replacement 5 50 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 48 Fog Lamp 3 15 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps 5 48 Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Headlamp Aiming 5 46 Headlamps 5 46 5 47 License Plate Lamps 5 50 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 49 Buying New Tires 5 70 C Calibration 2 39 California Perchl...

Страница 407: ...um or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 104 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 103 Fabric Carpet 5 100 Finish Care 5 103 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 101 Cleaning cont Interior 5 99 Leather 5 101 Tires 5 105 Underbody Maintenance 5 106 Washing Your Vehicle 5 102 Weatherstrips 5 102 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 104 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Clock Setting 3 44 Clutch Hydra...

Страница 408: ...ges 3 38 Driving At Night 4 25 Before a Long Trip 4 27 Defensive 4 2 Drunk 4 3 Highway Hypnosis 4 27 Driving cont Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 26 Loss of Control 4 11 Off Road 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Recovery Hooks 4 32 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 32 Winter 4 29 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 4 2 E EDR 7 17 Electrical Equipment Add On Equipment 5 107 Electr...

Страница 409: ...nited States Government 7 15 Event Data Recorders 7 18 Exit Lighting 3 16 Extender Safety Belt 1 33 Exterior Cargo Lamps 3 15 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finish Damage 5 105 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 62 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 76 Flat Tire Changing 5 76 Flat Tire Storing 5 92 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Wash...

Страница 410: ...soline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 6 Glove Box 2 45 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp Aiming 5 46 Headlamps 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 14 Exterior Lamps 3 13 Flash to Pass 3 8 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Range Adjustment 1 7 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 19 Engine Coolant 2 21 H...

Страница 411: ...ration 2 5 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 54 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 3 30 Lamps Daytime Running DRL 3 14 Dome 3 16 Dome Lamp Override 3 16 Exterior Cargo 3 15 License Plate 5 50 Lap Belt 1 32 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 26 LATCH System for Child Restraints 1 45 Latches Seatback 1 8 Lighting Exit 3 16 Lights Airbag Readiness 3 24 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 3 28 Brake...

Страница 412: ...Security Locks 2 8 Loss of Control 4 11 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 45 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 3 Power Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6...

Страница 413: ... 19 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 41 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Outlets Accessory Power 3 18 Outside Convex Mirror 2 41 Manual Mirrors 2 40 Power Mirrors 2 40 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 105 Park Shifting Into 2 32 Shifting Out of 2 33 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Parking Brake 2 31 Parking Your Vehicle 2 34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 25 Passeng...

Страница 414: ...age Areas Rear 2 46 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming 2 38 Rearview Mirrors 2 37 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recovery Hooks 4 32 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 41 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 7 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 82 Removing the Spare Tire a...

Страница 415: ...uired Services 6 6 Scheduling Appointments 7 10 Seatback Latches 1 8 Seats Heated Seats 1 4 Manual Lumbar 1 3 Power Lumbar 1 4 Power Seats 1 3 Rear Seat Operation 1 9 1 10 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Secondary Latch System 5 89 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 1 58 Rear Seat Position 1 56 Right Front Seat Position 1 59 Security Light 3 34 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications ...

Страница 416: ...Console 2 45 Cupholders 2 45 Glove Box 2 45 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 31 Sun Visors 2 13 Sunroof 2 47 T Tachometer 3 23 Tailgate 2 9 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 49 Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 61 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 14 Content Theft Deterrent 2 14 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 16 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 1...

Страница 417: ...niform Tire Quality Grading 5 72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 73 Wheel Replacement 5 73 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 69 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 41 Towing a Trailer 4 47 Trailer Recommendations 4 58 Your Vehicle 4 40 Traction Control System TCS 4 8 Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 9 StabiliTrak System 4 6 Trailer Towing Recommendations 4 58 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 21 Fluid Manual 5 24...

Страница 418: ...Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 38 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 73 Different Size 5 71 Replacement 5 73 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 69 Where to Put the Child Restraint 1 43 Windows 2 11 Manual 2 11 Power 2 12 Sliding Rear 2 13 Windshield Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 5 35 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 104 Wiper Fus...

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