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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ............4-2

Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......................4-2
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving .................................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-4
Braking .........................................................4-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-5
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-6
StabiliTrak

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System ........................................4-6

Locking Rear Axle ..........................................4-9
Steering ........................................................4-9
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-11
Passing .......................................................4-11
Loss of Control .............................................4-11
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-12
Driving at Night ............................................4-25
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-25

Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-26
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-27
Winter Driving ..............................................4-28
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,

Ice, or Snow .............................................4-30

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-30
Recovery Hooks ...........................................4-31
Loading the Vehicle ......................................4-32
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment .......4-38
Truck-Camper Loading Information ..................4-42
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ..................4-45

Towing ..........................................................4-45

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-45
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-45
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-50
Trailer Recommendations ...............................4-81

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Содержание 2009 Silverado

Страница 1: ...emote System 2 74 Storage Areas 2 81 Sunroof 2 85 Instrument Panel 3 1 Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 Climate Controls 3 24 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 53 Audio System s 3 85 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 45 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 4 Fuel 5 6 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Rear Axle 5 4...

Страница 2: ...Electrical System 5 121 Capacities and Specifications 5 129 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 Customer Assistance and Information 7 2 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Index 1 ...

Страница 3: ... about the vehicle s features and controls Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine refer to the DURAMAX Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual ca...

Страница 4: ... cautions A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle Notice These mean there is 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 h...

Страница 5: ... 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 g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mod...

Страница 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Страница 7: ... Child Restraints 1 38 Older Children 1 38 Infants and Young Children 1 41 Child Restraint Systems 1 45 Where to Put the Restraint 1 48 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 1 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Airbag Off Switch 1 62 Secu...

Страница 8: ...ger Sensing System 1 84 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 90 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 90 Restraint System Check 1 92 Checking the Restraint Systems 1 92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 93 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ...roperly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly 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 3 ...

Страница 10: ...locked in place The head restraints are not designed to be removed The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only w...

Страница 11: ... 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 Power Seats On a vehicle with power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown 1 5 ...

Страница 12: ...re seat by moving the entire control up or down On seats with power reclining seatbacks the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 10 A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 8 for more information Manual Lu...

Страница 13: ...height of the lumbar support press and hold the top of the control To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 8 for more information Ke...

Страница 14: ...nd to turn the heat to the seat off Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off To use the heated seat feature after restarting the vehicle press the heated seat or seatback button again Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals Your vehicle may have the memory package The con...

Страница 15: ...rrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored You will hear a single beep If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on automatic seat adjustable mirror and adjustable pedal movements will occur See MEMORY SEAT RECALL under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 76 for more...

Страница 16: ...n page 3 76 for more information The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 76 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push ...

Страница 17: ... its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt prop...

Страница 18: ... Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 1 12 ...

Страница 19: ...ed on the outboard side of the seat cushion CAUTION 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 To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seatback to its upright position push a...

Страница 20: ... rear seat 1 Pull up on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap located under the seat cushion 2 Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback 3 After latching the seat cushion up pull forward on it to make sure it is locked To fold the seat down do the following 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap located under the seat cush...

Страница 21: ... to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Make sure that nothing is on the seat To fold the seat slowly pull the seat cushion up To return the seat to the normal seating position slowly pull the seat cushion down 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 s...

Страница 22: ... 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 their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area insi...

Страница 23: ...shes 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 people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work W...

Страница 24: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 18 ...

Страница 25: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 19 ...

Страница 26: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Страница 27: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 38 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 41 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Страница 28: ... the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 22 ...

Страница 29: ...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 23 ...

Страница 30: ...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 24 ...

Страница 31: ...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 25 ...

Страница 32: ...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 26 ...

Страница 33: ...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 27 ...

Страница 34: ...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 28 ...

Страница 35: ...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 29 ...

Страница 36: ...ate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all th...

Страница 37: ...eing used Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latc...

Страница 38: ...elt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder The belt should 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 the adjuster down for the regular and crew cabs squeeze the bu...

Страница 39: ...outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And if your vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety b...

Страница 40: ...lt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must...

Страница 41: ...r and across the chest These 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 onto the storage clip 1 35 ...

Страница 42: ...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 Crew and Extended Cab This section is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 30 Your vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seati...

Страница 43: ...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 44: ...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 30 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 boo...

Страница 45: ...fety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 30 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position 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 bel...

Страница 46: ...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 40 ...

Страница 47: ...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 48: ...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 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 42 ...

Страница 49: ...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 43 ...

Страница 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 46 ...

Страница 53: ...e restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer 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 vehi...

Страница 54: ...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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the 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 ...

Страница 55: ...en LATCH The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash This system is designed to make installation 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 be...

Страница 56: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Страница 57: ...straint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Do not install a child restraint in the center front seat position See Securing a Child Restraint in the C...

Страница 58: ...s to assist you in locating the top tether anchors Do not install a child restraint in the center seat position See Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position on page 1 61 for more information For regular cab models the top tether anchors are located under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat Remove the trim plug to access the anchor Be sure to use an anchor located...

Страница 59: ...ructions following to properly install a child restraint using these loops Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restra...

Страница 60: ...the center top tether anchors in the crew and extended cabs Attaching CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor CAUTION Children can be ...

Страница 61: ...following steps 1 1 Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recliner handle upward to access the top tether anchor See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 10 for additional information 1 2 Find the top tether anchor 1 3 Remove the cover to expose the anchor 1 4 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position...

Страница 62: ...er 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 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and...

Страница 63: ...Attach the top tether B to the top tether anchor loop at the rear passenger side seating position 2 3 When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear passenger position A Raise the headrest or head restraint B Route the top tether B between the headrest or head restraint posts through the loop on the passenger side and behind the inboard headrest or head restraint post C Attach the top ...

Страница 64: ...res that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow...

Страница 65: ...ings positions tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 1 59 ...

Страница 66: ...push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 60 ...

Страница 67: ...raint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position 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 by the frontal airbags if they inflate Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It i...

Страница 68: ...red 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the 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 airbag switch has...

Страница 69: ...ld restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restr...

Страница 70: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 64 ...

Страница 71: ...ufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 49 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it If you turned the airb...

Страница 72: ... 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 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 sensi...

Страница 73: ...come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be 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 ...

Страница 74: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 68 ...

Страница 75: ...se of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 49 for more information 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the ...

Страница 76: ...uld be very close to the inflating airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 49 for ...

Страница 77: ...e seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so y...

Страница 78: ...h down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 72 ...

Страница 79: ...wing airbags A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in the 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 ...

Страница 80: ...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 81: ...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 38 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 41 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical p...

Страница 82: ...e instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers they are in the ceiling above the side windows Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar 1 76 ...

Страница 83: ...of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or right front passenger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment t...

Страница 84: ... See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 32 for more information In addition the vehicle may have dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a ...

Страница 85: ...panel For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside...

Страница 86: ...g 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 out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after ...

Страница 87: ...ts The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 17 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Airbag Off Switch If one of the switches pictur...

Страница 88: ...no space is available in the rear seat s of my vehicle or The child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk...

Страница 89: ...ght will come on and stay on to let you know that the right front passenger s airbag is off See Airbag Off Light on page 3 38 CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system For example the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on off switch is turned off To help avoid injury to yourself or oth...

Страница 90: ... switch located in the glove box If there is an airbag off switch the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 81 for more information The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check If you are using remote start...

Страница 91: ...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 A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if t...

Страница 92: ...es 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 will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger f...

Страница 93: ...the Index 5 If after reinstalling the child 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 t...

Страница 94: ...detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers 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 pe...

Страница 95: ... layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 90 for more infor...

Страница 96: ...Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module...

Страница 97: ...ge 5 86 for additional important information Q What if I added a snow plow Will it keep the airbags from working properly A We have designed our airbag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions including snow plowing with vehicles that have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package RPO VYU But do not change or defeat the snow plow s tripping mechanism If you do it can damage your snow pl...

Страница 98: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 36 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 116 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 37 for more information Notice If an airbag covering i...

Страница 99: ...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...

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Страница 101: ...ation 2 19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Ignition Positions 2 21 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 23 Starting the Engine 2 23 Fast Idle System 2 25 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 26 Engine Coolant Heater 2 26 Active Fuel Management 2 27 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 28 Tow Haul Mode 2 34 Four Wheel Drive 2 36 Parking Brake 2 50 Shifting Into Park 2 52...

Страница 102: ...Camera RVC 2 65 OnStar System 2 71 Universal Home Remote System 2 74 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 75 Storage Areas 2 81 Glove Box 2 81 Cupholders 2 81 Instrument Panel Storage 2 81 Center Console Storage 2 82 Luggage Carrier 2 82 Rear Seat Armrest 2 83 Cargo Management System 2 83 Sunroof 2 85 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Страница 103: ...y injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key is used for the ignition and all door locks 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 the vehicle See your dealer retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed ...

Страница 104: ... 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 vehicle Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other v...

Страница 105: ...may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 76 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lights may turn on See APPROACH LIGHTING under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 76 Pressing K on the RKE trans...

Страница 106: ...DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 59 for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 66 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circu...

Страница 107: ...may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel If your vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation However the range may...

Страница 108: ...e vehicle start Once two remote starts or a single remote start with one time extension has been done the vehicle must be started with the key After the key is removed from the ignition the vehicle can be remote started again The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light com...

Страница 109: ... There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver s door From the inside use the power door locks or manual door locks To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks push down or pull up on the manual lock knob Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks the switches are located on the front doors...

Страница 110: ...rmation Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 3 76 for more information on DIC programming Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door The rear doors must be open to access them The label showing lock a...

Страница 111: ...ion and a front door is open If the driver s side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver s door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock If the passenger s side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger s door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger s d...

Страница 112: ...even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers Falling from a moving vehicle may result 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 On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate use the key to lo...

Страница 113: ...o the following 1 Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips To release the retaining cable clips lift the cable so it points straight out Lift the clip over the bolt and push the cable forward then rotate down 2 With the tailgate about halfway open lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature raise the tailgate nearl...

Страница 114: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Страница 115: ...s in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows If your vehicle has power windows the controls are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear for crew cab and extended cab models The driver s door has a switch for the passenger s and rear windows as well Your power windows will work w...

Страница 116: ... feature The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver s position Press the switch to engage or disengage the lockout feature An indicator light on the switch will come on when the lockout feature is engaged and will go off when disengaged Power Sliding Rear Window On vehicles with a power sliding rear win...

Страница 117: ...osed and the security light goes off 3 Close all doors The security light will stop flashing and go off after approximately 30 seconds The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a ten second pre alarm will occur The horn will chirp and the lights will flash If the key is not placed in the ignition an...

Страница 118: ...nition and turn it to START to turn it off Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the security light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the do...

Страница 119: ...ncy transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is 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 A...

Страница 120: ...made and programmed to the system See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer ...

Страница 121: ...n mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 50 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 s...

Страница 122: ...ust be pushed or towed C ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator 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 th...

Страница 123: ...continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened Starting the Engine If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park ...

Страница 124: ...turning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all t...

Страница 125: ...e press and release the Cruise Control On Off button and ensure that the LED is lit For the preset Fast Idle press and release the cruise set switch This will set the preset fast idle speed For the variable fast idle press and hold the accelerator at the desired RPM then press and release the cruise control cruise set switch to set the desired idle speed When the fast idle is active the Driver Inf...

Страница 126: ...brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you While driving make only small adjustments The vehicle may have a memory function which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled See Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 1 8 for more information Engine Coolant Heater The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather conditions at or b...

Страница 127: ...t it could be damaged The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors Ask a dealer retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this Active Fuel Management Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders depending on the driving conditions ...

Страница 128: ...for the shift lever See Range Selection Mode later in this section P Park This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily When parked on a hill especially when the vehicle has a heavy load you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P Park See Torque Lock Automatic Transmission under Shifting Into Par...

Страница 129: ...ailer on page 4 50 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 Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in Neutral See Shifting Into Park on page 2 52 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to R Reverse while ...

Страница 130: ...overed by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down By doing this ...

Страница 131: ...smission and Hydra Matic 6 Speed transmission s gear shifting could be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts could be more noticeable with a cold transmission This difference in shifting is normal M Manual Mode This position is available on vehicles with the Allison Transmission or Hydra Matic 6 Speed transmission It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriat...

Страница 132: ...e due to steepness of grade When you shift to 1 First it provides the lowest gear appropriate to current road speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows eventually downshifting to 1 First gear 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 a...

Страница 133: ... to the gear Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 2 34 While using Range Selection Mode cruise control and the Tow Haul mode can be used 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...

Страница 134: ...hen the tow haul is on a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 51 for more information Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 50 for more information Tow Haul Mode Allison Transmission or Hydra Matic 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Vehicles with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission have a tow haul mode The tow haul ...

Страница 135: ...le This reduces wear on the braking system and increases control of the vehicle Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed acceleration engine torque and brake pedal usage Using this information it detects when the truck is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 50 for more information Cruise Grade Braking Allison Transmis...

Страница 136: ... s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience vibration in the steering system If the vehicle has StabiliTrak shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 Front Axle The...

Страница 137: ... dry pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time can cause premature wear on the vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive for extended periods of time 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque You may never need Four Wheel Drive Low It sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wh...

Страница 138: ... or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 45 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use this setting when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages the front ...

Страница 139: ... you have difficulty reaching the selected transfer case mode with the engine running shift the transmission momentarily to drive and then back to N Neutral This will realign the gear teeth in the transfer case and allow you to complete the shift Shifting from Two Wheel Drive High to Four Wheel Drive High Shifts between Two Wheel Drive High and Four Wheel Drive High can be made at any vehicle spee...

Страница 140: ...acing the transfer case in Neutral See Parking Brake on page 2 50 Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low with the vehicle at a stop may be more difficult You may be unable to complete the shift to Four Wheel Drive Low and the transfer case will end up in N Neutral This is normal and is a function of the gear teeth aligning in the transfer case When this happens make sure the engine is on shift the tra...

Страница 141: ...l show which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service An indicator light flashes while shifting the transfer case and remains illuminated when the shift is complete If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it w...

Страница 142: ...le has StabiliTrak shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral See Parking Brake on p...

Страница 143: ...ion You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission in gear Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission i...

Страница 144: ...etween Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Wheel Drive High ranges or from transfer case N Neutral with the engine running If the knob is turned to the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is mov...

Страница 145: ...er case has shifted out of N Neutral the N Neutral light will go out 4 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle Notice Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case To help avoid damaging the vehicle always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear 5...

Страница 146: ...oad surface traction conditions are variable When driving the vehicle in AUTO the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent only to the front and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than Two Wheel Drive High 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use the Four Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed such as...

Страница 147: ...s can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low The indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain on when the shift is completed Shifting Into Two Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Two Wheel Drive High position This can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low The indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain on when th...

Страница 148: ...ust be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 5 km h with the transmission in N Neutral and the ignition in ON RUN The preferred method for shifting out of Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light t...

Страница 149: ... the transmission to D Drive for one second 8 Turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY which will turn the engine off 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park 10 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle 11 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of Neutral To shift out of N Neutral do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to ON ...

Страница 150: ... To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol located above the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light goes off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make...

Страница 151: ...m parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light...

Страница 152: ...ll be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 50 1 Hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 50 for more information 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far...

Страница 153: ...ever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the tran...

Страница 154: ...battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 5 44 for more information To shift out of P Park use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever all the way...

Страница 155: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 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 156: ...n an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 2 55 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 c...

Страница 157: ...e and pull it for nighttime use Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system See your dealer retailer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar System on page 2 71 for more information about the services OnStar provides O On Off Press ...

Страница 158: ...tors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance Outside Towing Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward The lower portion of the mirror is convex A convex mirror s surf...

Страница 159: ...d the area behind are seen 4 Press either A or B again to deselect the mirror Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door Mirror Adju...

Страница 160: ... of the headlamps behind you See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 57 for more information Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicl...

Страница 161: ...x mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors Only the upper glass of the mirror is heated The lower convex part of the mirror is not heated Depending on the vehicle s features see Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control System With Air Conditioning on page 3 24 or Clim...

Страница 162: ... the vehicle and at least 10 inches 25 4 cm off the ground CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children pedestrians bicyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could ...

Страница 163: ...0 inches 25 4 cm off the ground and below tailgate level Objects must also be within 8 feet 2 5 m from the rear bumper This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather A single beep will sound the first time an object is detected between 40 inches 1 m and 8 feet 2 5 m away Beeping will occur continuously when the vehicle is at 23 inches 0 6 m or closer to an object The following describes ...

Страница 164: ... will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse This occurs under the following conditions The driver disables the system The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 116 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object was hang...

Страница 165: ...he RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle When the key is in the ON RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the inside...

Страница 166: ...1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button 3 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay that is received after shifting out of ...

Страница 167: ... the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA on page 2 62 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen To turn the symbols on or off 1 Make sure that URPA has not been disabled 2 Shift into P Park 3 Press the MENU hard key to enter the confi...

Страница 168: ...pears on the screen differs from the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides 2 68 ...

Страница 169: ...move the cap 4 Install the protective connector cap onto the chassis harness where the camera connector was located A Chassis harness B Release tab C Protective connector cap D Camera connector cap 5 Lift up on the camera connector cap tab and remove the camera connector cap from the chassis harness then install the camera connector cap on the camera connector 6 Release the rear vision camera cabl...

Страница 170: ... rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or the display has reached an ...

Страница 171: ...ove box literature Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar After the first prepaid year contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan If a payment plan is not selected the OnStar system and all services including airbag notification and emergency services may be...

Страница 172: ...ing voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days Hands Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle...

Страница 173: ... button is pressed the emergency button is pressed or if the airbags or AACN system deploy This information usually includes the vehicle s GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in e g the direction from which the vehicle was hit When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling is used the vehicle also sends On...

Страница 174: ... the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions ...

Страница 175: ...door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Only the original remote control transmitter...

Страница 176: ...tside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit and may be a colored button Press this button After pressing this button complete the following steps in less than 30 secon...

Страница 177: ...Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devic...

Страница 178: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Страница 179: ...Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to complete Ste...

Страница 180: ... button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programm...

Страница 181: ...ll the loop down on the rear seat armrest to access the cupholders Pull downward on the lid to access the cupholders behind the center console Instrument Panel Storage Vehicles that have an instrument panel storage area have it located above the glove box Press and hold the driver side of the handle in and pull out on the exposed portion of the handle to access the storage area 2 81 ...

Страница 182: ... the vehicle can damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely For vehicles with a luggage carrier items can be loaded on top of the vehicle The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof It can also have crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo Tie the load to the...

Страница 183: ... is tight To carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as possible Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers but do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the siderail A Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL is located above the rear window...

Страница 184: ...ap towards the center of the bed to expose the rail notches To remove the corner cap pull either edge away from the rail To remove the system loosen the toggle bolts on each rail until they can be removed from the bed of the truck To replace the system place the toggle bolts and rails into their original locations and tighten them to a torque setting of 12 5 ft lbs 17 Y If the system is removed to...

Страница 185: ... either manually or by using the express open feature To open manually press the rear of the switch to the first depression and hold until the sunroof has reached the desired position To open using express open press the rear of the switch fully and release The sunroof will move to the full open position To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time Close From the vent or open positio...

Страница 186: ...f fully press and release the front of the driver s side switch The sunroof will close automatically To stop the sunroof partway press the switch a second time The sunroof also has a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually Anti Pinch Feature Crew Cab Only If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feat...

Страница 187: ...ument Panel Brightness 3 20 Dome Lamps 3 20 Dome Lamp Override 3 20 Entry Lighting 3 20 Exit Lighting 3 20 Reading Lamps 3 21 Cargo Lamp 3 21 Electric Power Management 3 21 Battery Run Down Protection 3 22 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 22 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 23 Climate Controls 3 24 Climate Control System With Air Conditioning 3 24 Climate Control System With Heater Only 3 26 Dual Autom...

Страница 188: ...mation Center DIC 3 53 DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons 3 53 DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons 3 59 DIC Compass 3 63 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 66 DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons 3 76 Audio System s 3 85 Setting the Clock 3 86 Radio s 3 88 Using an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 3 108 Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 3 112 XM Radio Messages 3 1...

Страница 189: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Страница 190: ...Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview Base Uplevel version 3 4 ...

Страница 191: ...ps on page 3 20 Fog Lamps on page 3 19 If Equipped N Cruise Control on page 3 13 O Tilt Wheel on page 3 8 P Horn on page 3 8 Q Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 140 If Equipped R Automatic Transfer Case Control If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 36 S Ashtray If Equipped See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 23 T StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 If Equipped Ultrasonic Rear Parki...

Страница 192: ...Instrument Panel Overview Premium version 3 6 ...

Страница 193: ... M Hood Release on page 5 13 N Parking Brake on page 2 50 O Cruise Control on page 3 13 P Tilt Wheel on page 3 8 Q Horn on page 3 8 R Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 140 S Climate Control System With Air Conditioning on page 3 24 or Climate Control System With Heater Only on page 3 26 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 28 If Equipped T Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 22 ...

Страница 194: ...hers are on the vehicle s turn signals will not work Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols located on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever...

Страница 195: ... signal a turn Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the lever The lever returns to its starting position w...

Страница 196: ...anel cluster will also be 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 ...

Страница 197: ...arview mirror and is mounted on the windshield When active these sensors are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers To turn on the Rainsense feature the wipers must be set to one of the five delay settings on the multifunction lever Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor Since different drivers have different setting preferences it i...

Страница 198: ... system This activation initiates four heated wash wipe cycles The first heated wash wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur depending on outside temperature After the first wash wipe cycle it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles to begin Press the button again to turn off the heated windshield washer fluid system or it will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles...

Страница 199: ...se control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When the brakes are applied cruise control is turned off For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission see Grade Braking and Cruise Grade Braking Allison Transmission under Tow Haul Mode on page 2 34 for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode tow haul and grade braking s...

Страница 200: ...r if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off un...

Страница 201: ...ing wheel briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed l...

Страница 202: ...RL back on For vehicles first sold in Canada the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P Park AUTO Automatic Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set t...

Страница 203: ...g lamps are manually turned on and the ignition is off and a door is open To disable the chime turn the light off Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met T...

Страница 204: ... and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system is only affected when the light sensor detects a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will com...

Страница 205: ...f the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp If the vehicle has this feature this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp This button is located on the overhead console When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mount...

Страница 206: ...e closed The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column clockwise to the farthest position In this position the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control k Dome Off Press the button in a...

Страница 207: ...ment EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage d...

Страница 208: ...The cargo lamp shuts off after 20 minutes This prevents the battery from running down Accessory Power Outlet s Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located below the climate control system or may have one accessory power outlet and one cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter is de...

Страница 209: ...overed by the warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel Pull on the door to open it The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter Notice If papers pins or other flammable items are p...

Страница 210: ...he fan speed Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes Select from the following H Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between...

Страница 211: ...s to turn the recirculation mode on An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor defog or defrost modes If recirculation is selected with one of these modes the indicator light fla...

Страница 212: ...fter the button is pressed unless the ignition is turned to ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar...

Страница 213: ...directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets 6 Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield side window and second row floor outlets In this mode the system automatically selects outside air Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets a...

Страница 214: ...d using either temperature button If the air delivery mode or temperature settings are adjusted with the system off the display illuminates briefly to show the settings and then returns to off The system can be turned back on by pressing either O D C the defrost or the AUTO button Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Controls The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust th...

Страница 215: ... If it is hot outside the air inlet may automatically switch to the recirculate mode to help quickly cool down the air inside the vehicle The light on the button comes on in recirculation 2 Set the driver s and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 74 F 23 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Use the driver or passenger temperature...

Страница 216: ...the instrument panel and floor outlets Some air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets 6 Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets with some to the windshield side window outlets and second row floor outlets In this mode the system automatically selects outside air Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets and side wi...

Страница 217: ...Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor defog or defrost modes If recirculation is selected with one of those modes t...

Страница 218: ...r warranty Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 59 Sensors The solar sensor located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel monitors the solar heat Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will...

Страница 219: ...approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle 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 in...

Страница 220: ...w fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel the vehicle has and many other things needed to drive safely and economically For vehicles with a DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information United States Light Duty Premium version shown Canada Uplevel Base Heavy Duty Clusters similar 3 34 ...

Страница 221: ...e information Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it To display the o...

Страница 222: ...eral seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 84 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and t...

Страница 223: ...shes for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the v...

Страница 224: ...cator ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol will light to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on off switch in the glove box the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off This light will go off when the airbag has be...

Страница 225: ...s on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system For example the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on off switch is turned off To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 for more information including important safety information If the word ON or the on symbol is lit it mea...

Страница 226: ...enger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem w...

Страница 227: ...here is an electrical problem Have it checked right away If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on turn off accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage US Canada For vehicles with a voltmeter gage this gage indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is turned on When the ignition is on this gage indicates the battery voltage When the engine is runni...

Страница 228: ...r Readings outside the normal operating range indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The vehicle s ...

Страница 229: ... Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this 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 while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then star...

Страница 230: ...em is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage US Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage will read 210 F 100 C or ...

Страница 231: ...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 75 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer sy...

Страница 232: ...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 4 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misf...

Страница 233: ...ally 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 awa...

Страница 234: ...ady for inspection This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced 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 th...

Страница 235: ...e repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil Pressure Light CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage...

Страница 236: ...ht The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 19 for more information 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 13 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on ...

Страница 237: ...e information Tow Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 2 34 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage shows about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on The gage will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel but ...

Страница 238: ...full but it actually took a little more or less than half the fuel tank s capacity to fill it The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off For a diesel engine see Fuel Gage in the Diesel Engine Supplement Low Fuel Warning Light This light under the fuel gage comes on briefly while the engine is being started This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The Drive...

Страница 239: ...your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons later in this section for the displays available DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons If your vehicle has DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next to the ...

Страница 240: ...cle Information Press this button to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming compass zone setting and compass recalibration U Customization Press this button to cu...

Страница 241: ...layed You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro ac...

Страница 242: ...mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset AVG ECONOMY press and hold the set reset button Fuel Used Press the trip fuel button until FUEL USED displays This display shows the number of gallons gal or liters L of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset the f...

Страница 243: ... OIL SOON under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 66 You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engine Oil on page 5 15 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 6 4 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE display yours...

Страница 244: ...ITBC system the trailer brake display appears in the DIC Press the vehicle information button until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting This setting can be adjusted from 0 0 to 10 0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected To adjust this setting see Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing a Trailer on page 4 50 for more information OUTPUT...

Страница 245: ...t have DIC buttons the information below explains the operation of this system The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also turn off or acknowledge DIC messages The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detec...

Страница 246: ...o active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro active reset feature press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds The trip odometer will display the number of miles mi or kilometers km drive...

Страница 247: ...is display the vehicle must be in P Park Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that means 99 of the current oil life remains The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaini...

Страница 248: ...e Keyless Entry RKE transmitters to your vehicle To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle 1 Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays 2 Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display 3 Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles ...

Страница 249: ...ip odometer reset stem to set your choice DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer retailer will set the correct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip or moving to a new state or province it will be necessary to compe...

Страница 250: ...ess the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays Or if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons press the trip odometer reset stem until CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone 3 64 ...

Страница 251: ...ll phone antenna mount a magnetic emergency light magnetic note pad holder or any other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located ...

Страница 252: ...hicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed When you change the engine oil be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance Gasolin...

Страница 253: ...gnition is turned off There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes When this message displays power is no longer available to the trailer brakes As soon as it is safe to do so carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on This message clears if the trailer is reconnected T...

Страница 254: ...erheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 34 for more information This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage US Canada on page 3 44 See Over...

Страница 255: ...or service as soon as possible FAST IDLE ON If your vehicle has this feature this message displays when the fast idle feature is on See Fast Idle System on page 2 25 for more information FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low Refuel as soon as possible See Fuel Gage on page 3 51 and Fuel on page 5 6 for more information HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFF This ...

Страница 256: ...ble and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer See Engine Oil on page 5 15 PARK ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system after the vehicle has been started this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off Press the set reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DI...

Страница 257: ...eeds service See your dealer retailer SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system Have your dealer retailer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 and Airbag System on page 1 73 for more information SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Und...

Страница 258: ...drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer retailer before turning off the engine See PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation on page 2 19 for...

Страница 259: ...ve StabiliTrak on However you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it or if you are driving in extreme off road conditions and require more wheel spin See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 30 To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off see StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 There are se...

Страница 260: ... rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 80 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 75 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 73 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 4 6 f...

Страница 261: ...g with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off posit...

Страница 262: ...tically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options Feature Settings Menu Items The following are custo...

Страница 263: ...er reset stem See Language under DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons earlier in this section for more information AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button...

Страница 264: ...ing is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 4 for more information Press the customization button ...

Страница 265: ...On vehicles with a crew cab this feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use The key must be out of the ...

Страница 266: ...This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through...

Страница 267: ... automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 2 59 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Neither outside mirr...

Страница 268: ... back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to...

Страница 269: ...ration and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 59 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The rem...

Страница 270: ...ing press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning o...

Страница 271: ...le is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Notice 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...

Страница 272: ...r counterclockwise to select the default time settings 3 Press the H button again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time otherwise the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed will be automatically set MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player If the vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a CD and DVD player it has a H bu...

Страница 273: ...ime out MP3 Radio with a Six Disc CD Player If the vehicle has a radio with a six disc CD player the radio has a MENU button instead of the H button to set the time and date To set the time and date 1 Press the MENU button 2 Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under that label The HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year displays 3 Press the pushbutton located under any...

Страница 274: ...gs 1 Press the MENU button Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio screen until the 12H hour and 24H hour and the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Radi...

Страница 275: ...The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 similar Radio with CD and DVD MP3 3 89 ...

Страница 276: ...ademarks of Dolby Laboratories Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available While the radio is tuned to an FM RDS station the station name or call letters displays In...

Страница 277: ...10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped The selection displays f Tune Turn to select radio stations SEEK Press either arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The ...

Страница 278: ...the Steps 2 through 4 for each pushbutton Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is parked Tune to favorite stations using the presets favorites button and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature See Defensive Driving on page 4 2 FAV Favorites If the vehicle has XM and has a FAV button a maximum of 36 s...

Страница 279: ...he current bass or treble level If a station s frequency is weak or if there is static decrease the treble Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble BASS MID TREB Bass Midrange or Treble To adjust bass midrange or treble press the f knob until the tone control labels display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label Turn the f knob cloc...

Страница 280: ...essing the seek arrows Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the f knob until the speaker control labels display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting or adjust the highlighted setting by pressing e...

Страница 281: ...SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an undesired category 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label 3 Turn...

Страница 282: ... 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 3 117 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing Playing a ...

Страница 283: ...he DVD deck and the lower slot is the CD deck of the radio are compatible with most audio CDs CD R CD RW and MP3s When a CD is inserted the text label DVD or CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in...

Страница 284: ... removed If the disc is not removed after several seconds the disc automatically pulls back into the player For the Six Disc CD player press and hold for two seconds to eject all discs Z DVD Eject Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing in the top slot A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed such as unknown format etc and ...

Страница 285: ... positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play To play the tracks from a CD loaded in the radio with CD and DVD press the DVD CD AUX button when not sourced to the CD or insert a disc partway into the slot A RDM label displays To play tracks from a single CD in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM lab...

Страница 286: ...erator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time An audio source is defined as DVD slot CD slot XM FM AM Front Auxiliary Jack or Rear Auxiliary Jack Press the O button to turn the radio on The radio can be heard through all ...

Страница 287: ...rror occurs Optical Error The disc was inserted upside down Disk Read Error A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format Player Error There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play The road is very rough When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid I...

Страница 288: ...tening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycl...

Страница 289: ...ng the copyright information or the previews SEEK Next Track Chapter Press the right arrow to go to the next track or chapter This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews s REV Fast Reverse Press to quickly reverse the CD or DVD at five times the normal speed The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press again...

Страница 290: ...screen is off press the play button to turn the screen on Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished although there could be a delay of up to 30 seconds If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically press the pushbutton located under the play pause symbol tag displayed on the radio If the DVD still does not play refer to the on screen instructions if available c Stop Pres...

Страница 291: ...f the pause icon is showing on the display the system is in playback mode q Group r Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD A disc The video screen shows the audio stream changing Inserting a Disc To play a disc gently in...

Страница 292: ... disc Ejecting a Disc Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc If a disc is ejected from the radio but not removed the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time The disc is stored in the radio The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically If the RSA system is sourced to the DVD the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again In case loading and readin...

Страница 293: ...have to be made from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough BAND Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is no...

Страница 294: ... 15 playlists and 512 folders and files to read and play Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less Avoid subfolders The system can support up to eight subfolders deep however keep the total number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and ...

Страница 295: ...them the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files The empty folder does not display No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files the files are located under the root folder The next and previous folder function does not display on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio...

Страница 296: ...r CD RW starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number and song title displays Z EJECT Press this button to eject CD R s or CD RW s To eject the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R or CD RW can ...

Страница 297: ...el until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information It could take several minutes to scan the di...

Страница 298: ...mber displays when a CD is in the player Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW Disc Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio also plays discs that contain both uncompres...

Страница 299: ...disc not to function in the player Root Directory The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory is displayed 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 I...

Страница 300: ...t page of text and the extension of the filename displays Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software can be accessed however they cannot be edited using the radio These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 WMA In Either the DVD or CD Slot Insert a CD R or CD RW partway ...

Страница 301: ...tton for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than five seconds have played If less than five seconds have played the previous MP3 WMA file plays Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file If e...

Страница 302: ... scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows To listen to MP3 WMA files by another artist press the pushbutton located below either arrow button The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetica...

Страница 303: ...3 WMA is inserted into top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action i...

Страница 304: ...d of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer retailer XM Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer retailer Navigation Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system see the separate Navigation System manual Bluetooth Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable...

Страница 305: ...cell phone must be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls will be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available Refer to the OnStar owner s guide for more information Pairing Information Up...

Страница 306: ... Phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say List The system lists all the paired Bluetooth dev...

Страница 307: ... Store Digit Store Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Store The system responds with Store number please followed by a tone 3 Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses If the system recogniz...

Страница 308: ... number is recognized by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time and the system will repeat them 4 After the complete number has been entered say Store The system responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds ...

Страница 309: ...eturning to the main menu If the name tag is incorrect say No The system responds with No OK let s try again please say the name tag Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if present To use the delete all name tags command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready follo...

Страница 310: ...with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone 4 Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete After the whole number has been entered say Dia...

Страница 311: ... After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call Press c x to ignor...

Страница 312: ...e vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To Mute a call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Mute Call The system responds with Call muted To Cancel Mute 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Mute Call The system responds with Resuming call Transferring a Call Audio can be tra...

Страница 313: ...e 3 Say Voice The system responds with OK accessing phone name The cell phone s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can be programmed into...

Страница 314: ...on For information on how to delete this information see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera...

Страница 315: ...the temperature of the vehicle is outside of this range heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature depending on which radio the vehicle has To start Parental Control press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as radio video sc...

Страница 316: ... for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose...

Страница 317: ...d correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery door and tighten the door screw If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Audio Video A V Jacks The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a ca...

Страница 318: ...on again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless Headphones Vehicle Speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle has this feature The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See He...

Страница 319: ...e transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight could also ...

Страница 320: ... Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu r Enter Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press this button to adjust the brightness screen display mode normal full or zoom and display the language menu q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button operates only when the display menu or a...

Страница 321: ...st forwarding a DVD video press the play pause button To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release the fast forward button This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews e Audio Press this button to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc Subtitles Press...

Страница 322: ...pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Problem Recommended Action The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly After stopp...

Страница 323: ... no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on the radio that is in the vehicle The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc la...

Страница 324: ...engers are not listening to except on some radios where dual control is allowed For example rear seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The RSA functions can be used even while the main radio is off The front audio system wil...

Страница 325: ...s and stay there This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio Press and hold either seek arrow until the display flashes to tune to an individual station The display stops flashing after the buttons have not been pushed for more than two seconds This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio W...

Страница 326: ...iscs are loaded This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc While a DVD video menu is being displayed press the PROG button to perform the menu function Enter Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if it is...

Страница 327: ...iscs are loaded to go to the next disc while sourced to a CD player Radio Reception Frequency interference 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 f...

Страница 328: ...rference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base If the mast becomes slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replac...

Страница 329: ...t 4 25 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 25 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 26 Highway Hypnosis 4 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 27 Winter Driving 4 28 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 30 Recovery Hooks 4 31 Loading the Vehicle 4 32 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 38 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 42 Pickup Conversion to Chassi...

Страница 330: ...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 16 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Страница 331: ...eaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years more than 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use 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 th...

Страница 332: ...ping enough space between the vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road whether it is wet dry 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 ac...

Страница 333: ...front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels 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 ...

Страница 334: ...ituation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased StabiliTrak System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement 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...

Страница 335: ...lears the message s the vehicle does not need servicing If this does not clear the message s then turn the vehicle off wait 15 seconds and then turn it back on again to reset the system If any of these messages still appear on the DIC the vehicle should be taken in for service For more information on the DIC messages see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 53 The StabiliTrak light will flash o...

Страница 336: ...ght comes on and the STABILITRAK OFF message will appear on the DIC Both traction control and StabiliTrak are automatically disabled in this condition Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels engine speed management and by applying brakes to each individual wheel brake traction...

Страница 337: ...snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when traction is low this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can...

Страница 338: ...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 339: ...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 340: ...raction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing v...

Страница 341: ...upt 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 driving tips and suggestions to help make off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading Have all necessary maintenance and service work done Make sure there is enou...

Страница 342: ... off road driving After off roading be sure to reinstall the air dam 1 Line up the snaps and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps 2 Install the two outboard bolts Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbac...

Страница 343: ...at could damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife This includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combus...

Страница 344: ...he terrain for obstacles The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles More braking distance is needed especially on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety bel...

Страница 345: ...control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking Off roading requires a different kind of alertness from 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 d...

Страница 346: ...such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond 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...

Страница 347: ...om rolling backwards and apply the parking brake If the engine is still 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 transmission to P Park and restart the engine Then shift to R Reverse release the p...

Страница 348: ...nd turn off the engine Leave the 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...

Страница 349: ...and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Things not to do when driving 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 ...

Страница 350: ...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 351: ...stances 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 keep the vehicle moving so it does not get stuck When driving on sand wheel traction changes On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turn...

Страница 352: ...ds water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water If the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When going through water remember that when the brakes get wet it might take longer to stop See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 25 After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that ha...

Страница 353: ...erences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water CAUTION Wet bra...

Страница 354: ... cruise control Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include 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 g...

Страница 355: ...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 356: ...r driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 4 5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch fo...

Страница 357: ...about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 2 55 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods o...

Страница 358: ...t using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 90 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels For four wheel drive vehicles shift into Four Wheel High For vehicles with StabiliTrak turn the traction control part of the system off Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as lit...

Страница 359: ... off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle you can use them if you are stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving 4 31 ...

Страница 360: ... or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driv...

Страница 361: ...engers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 6...

Страница 362: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 34 ...

Страница 363: ...ositions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Veh...

Страница 364: ...d and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured 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 Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could...

Страница 365: ...pick up you can create an upper load platform by positioning two or four 2 inches 5 cm by 6 inches 15 cm wooden planks across the width of the pickup box The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions The length of the planks must allow for at least a 3 4 inch 2 cm bearing surface on each end of the plank When using this upper load platform be sure the load is securely tied down to prev...

Страница 366: ...low or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle here are some things you will need to know Notice If your vehicle does not have the snow plow prep package adding a plow can damage your vehicle and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Unless your vehicle was built to carry a snow plow do not add one to your vehicle If your vehicle has the snow plow prep package called...

Страница 367: ...low on your vehicle Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each For the front axle if more cargo or passengers must be carried appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle Counter ballast must be properly secured so it will not move during driving Follow the snow plow manufacturer s recommendations regarding rear ballast Rear bal...

Страница 368: ...he front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification Tire label as shown In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory such as a snow plow is adding to the front axle use the following formula W x A W B W B Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle Where W Weight of added accessory A Distance that the accessory is in fr...

Страница 369: ...vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment such as a snow plow it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance If your brakes can not work properly you could have a crash To help your brakes work properly when a snow plow is installed always follow the snow plow manufacturer ...

Страница 370: ...p is provided above the overhead console See Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp on page 3 19 for switch location Truck Camper Loading Information A vehicle specific Truck Camper Loading information label is attached to the inside of your vehicle s glove box This label will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper how much of a load your vehicle can carry and how to correctly spread out the lo...

Страница 371: ... of proper truck and camper match A Camper Center of Gravity B Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer s camper weight figure the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer s camper weight figure the weight of camper cargo and the weight of pass...

Страница 372: ...GVWR If your vehicle has gone over the weight ratings move or take out some things until all the weight falls below the ratings Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle When the truck camper is loaded drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads Individual axle loads should not exceed either of th...

Страница 373: ... Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device k...

Страница 374: ... drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four wheel drive vehicle 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P Park 2 Turn the engine off and firmly set the parkin...

Страница 375: ... towing vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and remove the key the steering wheel will still turn After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 36 for the proper procedure to take the vehicle out of the Neutral position Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If a two wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on ...

Страница 376: ...e vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Shift the tra...

Страница 377: ...lowing 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 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the...

Страница 378: ...towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 36 Towing a Trailer If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information Do not tow a trailer during break in See New Vehicle Break In on page 2 21 for more information CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven prope...

Страница 379: ...before pulling a trailer Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure the rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you will be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Do not t...

Страница 380: ...can weigh based upon the vehicle model and options Weights listed apply for conventional trailers and fifth wheel trailers unless otherwise noted Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR a 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box b 4 3L V6 c 3 23 4 800 lbs 2 177 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 4 3L V6 c 3 73 5 300 lbs 2 404 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4 8L V8 c 3 23 5 200 lbs 2 359 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4...

Страница 381: ...lbs 2 812 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L V8 6 Speed Automatic K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 9 100 lbs 4 128 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3L V8 6 Speed Automatic K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 0L V8 3 42 6 700 lbs 3 039 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 6 0L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 8 700 lbs 3 946 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 0L ...

Страница 382: ... Pkg 3 42 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box c 4 8L V8 3 23 4 700 lbs 2 132 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4 8L V8 3 73 6 700 lbs 3 039 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 5 3L V8 3 42 6 100 lbs 2 767 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 9 600 lbs 4 355 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 6 0L 6 2L V8 3 42 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 6 0L 6 2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pk...

Страница 383: ...6 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3L V8 6 Speed Automatic K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box b 5 3L V8 4 Speed Automatic Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 73 7 500 lbs 3 402 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 4 Speed Automatic Conventional Trailer 3 73 7 600 lbs 3 447 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 6 Speed Automatic 3 42 6 000 lbs 2 ...

Страница 384: ...kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 8 300 lbs 3 765 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 5 3L V8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box b 4 8L V8 c 3 42 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 5 3L V8 c 3 42 5 900 lbs 2 676 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg 5 3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 15 000 lb...

Страница 385: ... 3 42 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 4 8L V8 4 10 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 5 3L V8 3 73 7 500 lbs 3 402 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 4 10 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 6 0L V8 3 42 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 6 0L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 9 400 lbs 4 264 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box c 4 8L V8 3 42 5 400 lbs 2 449 kg 11 000 ...

Страница 386: ...500 lbs 4 309 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 9 800 lbs 4 445 kg 15 000 lbs 6 804 kg 5 3L V8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 73 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 Conventional Trailer 3 73 7 900 lbs 3 583 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5 3L V8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 8 800 lbs 3 992 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 5 3L V8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 1...

Страница 387: ...Long Box HD d 6 0L V8 3 73 4 10 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box HD d 6 0L V8 3 73 4 10 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 12 500 lbs 5 670 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD d 6 0L V8 3 73 4 10 9 900 lbs 4 491 kg 12 400 lbs 5 625 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 2500 Series...

Страница 388: ...3 73 4 10 9 900 lbs 4 491 kg 12 400 lbs 5 625 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 6 0L V8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab e 6 0L V8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 12 200 lbs 5 534 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 18 500 lbs 8 391 kg 6 0L V8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 10 9 300 lbs 4 218 kg ...

Страница 389: ...e total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded b Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 lbs 680 kg maximum c This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers d Fifth wheel or goose...

Страница 390: ...f the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 1 000 lbs 453 kg for the 1500 series and up to a maximum of 1 500 lbs 680 kg for the 2500 2500 HD or 3500 series with a weight distributing hitch Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount specified in the trailering chart for the vehicle See Weight of the Trailer and Fifth W...

Страница 391: ...l The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well 300 lbs 136 kg could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs 181 kg to the rear axle weight The vehicle now weighs Weight is still below 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg and you might think 700 additional...

Страница 392: ...he rear edge of the drivers door or see Loading the Vehicle on page 4 32 for more information Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch make sure not to go over the rear axle limit before applying the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment Cr...

Страница 393: ... vehicle than conventional trailers Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount specified in the trailering chart for the vehicle See Weight of the Trailer in this section for more information The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that its centerl...

Страница 394: ...y be attached to the attaching points on the bumper If the trailer being towed weighs up to the vehicle s trailer rating limit safety chains may be attached to the attaching point on the hitch platform Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Tow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow haul mode...

Страница 395: ...mission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2 000 lbs 900 kg needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maint...

Страница 396: ...l lock up This does not imply that the trailer has the StabiliTrak system If the vehicle s brake anti lock brake or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all Make sure all of these systems are fully operational to ensure full functionality of the ITBC system The ITBC system is powered through the vehicle s electrical sys...

Страница 397: ... of factory installation of this system should not be attempted GM is not responsible for warranty or performance of the system resulting from out of factory installation Trailer Brake Control Panel A Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B Trailer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column See Instrument Panel Overview...

Страница 398: ...urrently displayed pressing a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting After the Trailer Brake Display Page is displayed each press and release of the gain buttons will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever Connecting a trailer equipped with electric trailer brakes All DIC warning and service messages must first ...

Страница 399: ...e DIC There is a fault in the ITBC system a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message will also be displayed in the DIC Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply the trailer s electric brakes independent of the vehicle s brakes This lever is used in the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure to properly adjust the power...

Страница 400: ...no error present Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will not clear the six dashed lines 4 Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain adjustment buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel 5 Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph 32 to 40 km h and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brak...

Страница 401: ...off or if the trailer harness is re connected If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving this message will continue until the ignition is turned off This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re connected 2 There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes This message will continue as long as there is ...

Страница 402: ...e trailer However any diagnosis and repair of the trailer is not covered under the vehicle warranty Please contact your trailer dealer for assistance with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information Driving with a Trailer CAUTION When towing a trailer exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window is open Engine exhaust contains ...

Страница 403: ...t the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods of sunshine the floor of the truck bed may become very warm Avoid putting items in the truck bed that might be affected by high ambient temperatures Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle withou...

Страница 404: ...asionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under ...

Страница 405: ...ke pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 If the vehicle is four wheel drive be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in N Neutral 6 Release the brake pedal CAUTION It can be 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 If the engine has been left running the vehicle can move sud...

Страница 406: ...system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer or hauling a slide in camper Basic Trailer Wiring All regular extended cab and crew cab pickups have a seven wire trailer towing harness ...

Страница 407: ...ected by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center The fuse and wire for the ITBC is factory installed and connected if the vehicle is equipped with an ITBC The fuse for the battery feed is not required if the vehicle has an auxiliary battery If the vehicle does not have an auxiliary battery have your dealer retailer or authorized service center install the required fuse If charging a rem...

Страница 408: ...ircuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake If the vehicle is equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailering option please refer to Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring Package earlier in this section When the camper wiring harness is ordered without the heavy duty trailering package an eight w...

Страница 409: ... the vehicle has this provision this relay will be located on the drivers side of the vehicle next to the underhood electrical center Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that is installed Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do no...

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Страница 411: ...ood Release 5 13 Engine Compartment Overview 5 14 Engine Oil 5 15 Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission 5 21 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 5 24 Cooling System 5 28 Engine Coolant 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 34 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 37 Engine Fan Noise 5 37 Power Steering Fluid 5 38 Wind...

Страница 412: ... 83 Buying New Tires 5 84 Different Size Tires and Wheels 5 86 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 86 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 88 Wheel Replacement 5 88 Tire Chains 5 90 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 91 Changing a Flat Tire 5 92 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 93 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 98 Secondary Latch System 5 105 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 108 Spa...

Страница 413: ... Service Parts Identification Label 5 121 Electrical System 5 121 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 121 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 122 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 122 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 122 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 122 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 124 Underhood Fuse Block 5 125 Capacities and Specifications 5 129 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 5 3 ...

Страница 414: ...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 415: ...sc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work If this vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information 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 knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any v...

Страница 416: ...ows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 121 If the vehicle has the 5 3L V8 engine VIN Code 0 the 5 3L V8 engine VIN Code 3 or the 6 2L V8 engine VIN Code 2 you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 5...

Страница 417: ...e malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 45 If this 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 ar...

Страница 418: ...return to your dealer retailer for service Fuel E85 85 Ethanol The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 121 If the vehicle has the 5 3L V8 engine Code 0 the 5 3L V8 engine Code 3 or the 6 2L V8 engine Code 2 you can us...

Страница 419: ...iately after refueling for at least seven miles 11 km to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline so you will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline See Filling the Tank on page 5 10 Notice Some additives are not compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle s fuel system Do n...

Страница 420: ... use cellular 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 If the vehic...

Страница 421: ... more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 45 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not prop...

Страница 422: ...h 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 An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Страница 423: ...dary hood release This is located under the hood near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches 152 mm from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood 5 13 ...

Страница 424: ...tment Overview If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information When you open the hood on the 5 3L engine 4 3L 4 8L 6 0L and 6 2L similar this is what you will see 5 14 ...

Страница 425: ...e 5 38 K Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 40 L Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 125 M Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 39 Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles see Engine Oil in the DURAMAX Diesel manual Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order ...

Страница 426: ...ities and Specifications on page 5 129 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 14 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 al...

Страница 427: ...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 428: ...he oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 66 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...

Страница 429: ...GE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the Engine Oil Life System has not reset Repeat the procedure 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 and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly ...

Страница 430: ...e How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the engine air cleaner filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 7 When the engine air cleaner filter is removed lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt If the engine air cleaner filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1 Locate the air c...

Страница 431: ...s the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Speed Transmission When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine o...

Страница 432: ... to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in 3 Third until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference L...

Страница 433: ... Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 5 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick ...

Страница 434: ...uid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission If you suspect a small leak ...

Страница 435: ...lace 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 move the shift lever back to P Park 4 Allow the engine to idle 500 800 rpm for at least one minute Slowly release the brake pedal 5 Keep the engine running and press the Trip Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP Trans...

Страница 436: ... 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 If the fluid level is below the COLD check band add only enough fluid as necessary t...

Страница 437: ...ull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick If the fluid level is not within the HOT ban...

Страница 438: ...vel If readings are still inconsistent contact your dealer retailer Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature A Coolant Surge Tank B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Cooling Fan 5 3L Engine 4 3L 4 8L 6 0L and 6 2L Similar 5 28 ...

Страница 439: ...ant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engin...

Страница 440: ...s 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 aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the ve...

Страница 441: ...o anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak in the cooling system If the vehicle ha...

Страница 442: ...ant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep han...

Страница 443: ...ing system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a h...

Страница 444: ...olant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overhea...

Страница 445: ...t the vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 37 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear...

Страница 446: ... 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 If you are stopped in a traffic jam apply the brake shift to N Neutral otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving D Drive or 3 Third If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to dri...

Страница 447: ...ions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages so you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely th...

Страница 448: ...ol down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommen...

Страница 449: ...servoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of th...

Страница 450: ...r 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 the engin...

Страница 451: ... 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 can dam...

Страница 452: ... 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 5 129 If the vehicle has rear drum brakes they do not have wear indicators but if a rear brake rubbing noise is heard have the rear brake linings inspected immediat...

Страница 453: ...cle has a maintenance free battery or batteries When 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 14 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 an...

Страница 454: ...d by the warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your veh...

Страница 455: ... gear not in Neutral Notice If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Tu...

Страница 456: ...attery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be pres...

Страница 457: ...e has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive ...

Страница 458: ...obably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B...

Страница 459: ...blem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower ...

Страница 460: ... the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level For all 6 6L DURAMAX DIESEL 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications the proper level is from 0 6 inches to 0 8 inches 17 mm to 21 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance S...

Страница 461: ...How to Check Lubricant A Fill Plug B Drain Plug A Fill Plug B Drain Plug Electric Shift Transfer Case Manual Shift Transfer Case 5 51 ...

Страница 462: ...o determine how often to change the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 6 4 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual ...

Страница 463: ... cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 0 mm to 1 8 inch 3 2 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole 1500 Series All except 1500 Series 5 53 ...

Страница 464: ...andards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or whil...

Страница 465: ... vehicles flash their high beams at you this can mean the vertical aim of your headlamps needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer retailer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a ...

Страница 466: ...all measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlam...

Страница 467: ...adlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp 5 ...

Страница 468: ...you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 13 for more information 2 If you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side remove the Engine Air Cleaner cover See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 for more information 3 Reach in and ...

Страница 469: ...ng the clips on the bulb socket 6 Replace it with a new bulb socket 7 Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket 8 Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure 9 Close the hood Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly 5 59 ...

Страница 470: ...se 4 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps To replace a pickup box identification or fender marker lamp bulb 1 Press the tab from the back to remove the lamp 2 Unplug the lamp assembly harness 3 Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp assembly 4 Unplug the lamp 5 Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the assembly 6 Reinstall the lam...

Страница 471: ...screws near the tailgate latch strikerpost and pull out the lamp assembly 3 Determine which of the following taillamp assemblies applies to your vehicle A Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp B Back up Lamp C Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp 4 Press the tab if the vehicle has one and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly Dually Models 5 61 ...

Страница 472: ...mbly 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly Taillamps Chassis Cab Models A Backup Lamp B Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the four screws 2 Lift the lens off the lamp assembly 3 Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and pull the it straight out from the socket 4 Install a new bulb into the socket turn it clockwise and press it in until it is tight 5 Reinstall the l...

Страница 473: ...he new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 3047 Back up Lamp 1156 Cargo Lamp and Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 912 Fender Marker Lamp W5WLL High Beam Headlamp 9005 Low Beam Headlamp H11 License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker Lamp Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp 3047 Stoplamp Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp 1157 Chassis...

Страница 474: ...ld 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 17 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you...

Страница 475: ...ad is badly worn or if your vehicle s tires have been damaged replace them 20 Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 20 inch P275 55R20 size tires they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use The low profile wide tread design is not recommended for off road driving or commercial uses such as snow plowing See Off Road Driving on page 4 12 and Adding a Snow Plow or Simi...

Страница 476: ...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 Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manuf...

Страница 477: ...e Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommende...

Страница 478: ... be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 73 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4 32 Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first characte...

Страница 479: ...ting of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load A Light Truck LT Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Associa...

Страница 480: ... windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are lai...

Страница 481: ...the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 32 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall Th...

Страница 482: ...r New Tires on page 5 83 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 86 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Страница 483: ...vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the T...

Страница 484: ...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 cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation When speed ...

Страница 485: ...chnology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and 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 v...

Страница 486: ... 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 77 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire P...

Страница 487: ...lays see DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 3 53 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 3 59 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 66 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 n...

Страница 488: ...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 489: ...an two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for ...

Страница 490: ...on switch to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four 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 83 for more information Tires ...

Страница 491: ... the same as the rear tires use the rotation pattern shown here when rotating the tires If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating the tires 5 81 ...

Страница 492: ...orque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 129 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 sure to us...

Страница 493: ...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 494: ...s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 66 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four or six if your vehicle has dual rear wheels This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did w...

Страница 495: ...ires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 75 Your veh...

Страница 496: ...84 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 4 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NH...

Страница 497: ... marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessiv...

Страница 498: ...e wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If y...

Страница 499: ...chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 129 See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 92 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dang...

Страница 500: ...help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and has a tire size other than P265 65R18 P275 55R20 or LT265 70R17 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Us...

Страница 501: ...y require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without ...

Страница 502: ... shift lever in P Park 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the ti...

Страница 503: ...ng Nut Retaining Tool Kit B Tool Kit C Wheel Blocks D Jack E Jack Knob F Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks A Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B Tool Kit C Wheel Blocks D Jack E Jack Knob F Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks Crew Cab Regular Cab 5 93 ...

Страница 504: ...r s side second row seat 1 Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder 2 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools by turning it counterclockwise You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underb...

Страница 505: ... Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Spare Tire Lock If equipped 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock J To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out 2 Assemble the wheel wrench H and the two jack handle extensions I as shown 5 95 ...

Страница 506: ... the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench H counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 105 5 Use the wheel wrench hook which allows you to pull the h...

Страница 507: ...eparate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide latch 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 5 97 ...

Страница 508: ...andle 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 92 for more information 2 If your vehicle has wheel nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened Remove the en...

Страница 509: ...smooth center cap place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out 3 Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet 5 99 ...

Страница 510: ...ition the jack under the rear axle about 2 inches 5 cm inboard of the shock absorber bracket for all other models position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket If you have added a snow plow to the front of your vehicle lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle Make sure that the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting sec...

Страница 511: ...k 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 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 6 Remove all the ...

Страница 512: ...he rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 92 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 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 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 10 Tighten each wheel n...

Страница 513: ...he stud holes in a wheel have become larger the wheel could collapse in CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued operation Replace any wheel if its stud holes have become larger or distorted in any way Inspect hubs and hub piloted wheels for damage Because of loose running wheels piloting pad damage may occur and require replacement of the entire hub for proper centering of the wheels When replacing st...

Страница 514: ...torque specification 12 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Have a technician check the wheel nut tightness of all wheels with a torque wrench after the first 100 miles 160 km and then 1 000 miles 1600 km after that Repeat this service whenever you have a tire removed or serviced See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 129 for more in...

Страница 515: ...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 is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turnin...

Страница 516: ...ther 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 toward the front of the rear bumper 5 106 ...

Страница 517: ...ou 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 the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist end of extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wren...

Страница 518: ...ehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier A Flat or Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Wheel Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of...

Страница 519: ...r 2 Separate the tire wheel retainer D from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down and through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together as shown 5 109 ...

Страница 520: ...in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock if the vehicle has one 5...

Страница 521: ...nd place them in the retaining bracket C 2 Tighten down the wing nut C 3 Assemble the wheel blocks B and jack G together with the wing nut A and retaining bolt H 4 Position the jack G in the mounting bracket F Position the holes in the base of the jack G onto the pin in the mounting bracket F 5 Return them to their original location in the vehicle For more information refer to Removing the Spare T...

Страница 522: ...eel drive when the different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle so it is all right to drive on it If your vehicle has four wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed keep the vehicle in two wheel drive After instal...

Страница 523: ... 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 524: ...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 525: ... 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 526: ...ontain 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 not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or a...

Страница 527: ...lishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the...

Страница 528: ... 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 damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads fo...

Страница 529: ...leaning brushes could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may da...

Страница 530: ...ve corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airbo...

Страница 531: ...his label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check ...

Страница 532: ...mation The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you e...

Страница 533: ... Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Feature 11 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Feature 12 Stoplamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 15 Body Control Module BCM 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgat...

Страница 534: ...rness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 5 124 ...

Страница 535: ...Underhood Fuse Block If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover to access the fuse block Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the ...

Страница 536: ...7 Front Washer 8 Oxygen Sensor 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20 Fuel Pump 21 Fuel Sys...

Страница 537: ...djustable Pedals 39 Climate Controls Battery 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System Fuses Usage 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control 44 Not Used 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Power Take Off 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 Cigarette Lighter...

Страница 538: ...40A Fuse Required 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Not Used 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain FUEL PMP Fuel Pump PRK LAMP Parking Lamps REAR...

Страница 539: ...ir Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 3L V6 1500 Series 16 5 qt 15 6 L 4 8L V8 1500 Series 16 9 qt 16 0 L 5 3L V8 1500 Series 16 9 qt 16 0 L 6 0L V8 1500 Series 16 8 qt 15 9 L 6 0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series 16 4 qt 15 5 L 6 2L V8 ...

Страница 540: ...sis Cab Rear Tank if equipped 23 0 gal 87 0 L Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement Auto 4 Speed Transmission 4L60 E Electronic Transmission 5 0 qt 4 7 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission 6L80 E 6 0 qt 5 7 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission 6L90 E 6 3 qt 6 0 L Auto 6 Speed Transmission Allison 7 4 qt 7 0 L Transfer Case Fluid 1 6 qt 1 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approx...

Страница 541: ...lexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block 3 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 with Active Fuel Management Iron Block J Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 3L V8 with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block M Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 Iron Block K Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 0L V8 with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block Y Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 6 2L V8 Flexible Fuel Aluminum ...

Страница 542: ... NOTES 5 132 ...

Страница 543: ...ional Required Services 6 7 Maintenance Footnotes 6 9 Owner Checks and Services 6 11 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 6 11 At Each Fuel Fill 6 11 At Least Once a Month 6 12 At Least Once a Year 6 12 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 15 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 17 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 18 Maintenance Record 6 19 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 544: ...and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary 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 recommende...

Страница 545: ...imits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving on page 4 12 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 6 The services in Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 7 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 9 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle ...

Страница 546: ...d at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset 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 ...

Страница 547: ...Lubricate chassis components See footnote Visually check for any leaks or damage See footnote j Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator if equipped If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 See footnote p Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 80 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on p...

Страница 548: ... and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed Inspect shields vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg only See footnote n 6 6 ...

Страница 549: ...rvice and Miles Kilometers 25 000 40 000 50 000 80 000 75 000 120 000 100 000 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service ...

Страница 550: ... m Four wheel drive only Change transfer case fluid normal service See footnote g Inspect evaporative control system An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emi...

Страница 551: ...ngs shoes for wear or cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joints rubber boots and a...

Страница 552: ...or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service i Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer retailer perform this service See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 for...

Страница 553: ...es Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km For vehicles with dual wheels check dual wheel nut torque For proper torque see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 129 At Ea...

Страница 554: ...e Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 80 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 a...

Страница 555: ... if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the 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 i...

Страница 556: ...e set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the 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...

Страница 557: ...Brake Fluid GM Part No U S 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lu...

Страница 558: ...bricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt and Linkage Multi Purpo...

Страница 559: ...more information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 4 3L V6 25010792 PF47 4 8L V8 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 6 2L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 3L V6 12607234 41 993 4 8L V8 5 3L V8 6 0L V8 6 2L V8 12609877 41 985 Wiper Blades 21 6 in 55 0 cm 25877402 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filte...

Страница 560: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information V6 Engines V8 Engines 6 18 ...

Страница 561: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 11 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 19 ...

Страница 562: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20 ...

Страница 563: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 21 ...

Страница 564: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 22 ...

Страница 565: ...urtesy Transportation Program 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation Sys...

Страница 566: ...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 567: ...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 568: ...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 569: ...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 570: ...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 571: ...le such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the 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...

Страница 572: ...mited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Services Provided Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough 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 i...

Страница 573: ...d maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route There is a limit 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 authoriz...

Страница 574: ...the 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 Assistan...

Страница 575: ...al and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Info...

Страница 576: ...hicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your dealer retailer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center...

Страница 577: ...surance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If po...

Страница 578: ... you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle ha...

Страница 579: ...omer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Mo...

Страница 580: ...an residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle 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 c...

Страница 581: ...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 582: ... 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 583: ...ipped Vehicle 1 90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 79 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 80 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 77 Where Are the Airbags 1 75 Airbags Off Light 3 38 Passenger Status Indicator 3 40 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 142 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 142 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Warning Light 3 43 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 118 Care ...

Страница 584: ...tery 5 43 Electric Power Management 3 21 Run Down Protection 3 22 Belt Routing Engine 6 18 Bluetooth 3 118 Brake Emergencies 4 6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle 2 26 Brake Fluid 5 40 Brakes 5 40 Antilock 4 5 Parking 2 50 System Warning Light 3 42 Braking 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 63 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 5 59 Fog Lamp 3 19...

Страница 585: ...harging System Light 3 41 Check Engine Lamp 3 45 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 120 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 1 41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 49 Older Children 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 1 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat...

Страница 586: ...Courtesy Transportation Program 7 10 Cruise Control 3 13 Cruise Control Light 3 50 Cupholders 2 81 Customer Assistance 7 6 Offices 7 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 D Damage Repair Collision 7 11 Data Recorders Event 7 17 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 17 Defensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Locking 2 9 DI...

Страница 587: ... Economy 4 2 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 28 Dual Tire Operation 5 75 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 129 E E85 Fuel 5 8 EDR 7 16 Electrical Equipment Add On Equipment 5 121 Electrical System Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 124 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 122 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 122 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 122 Underhood Fuse Block 5 125 Windshield Wi...

Страница 588: ...5 120 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 142 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 8 Flash to Pass 3 10 Flat Tire 5 91 Flat Tire Changing 5 92 Flat Tire Storing 5 108 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 5 24 Power Steering 5 38 Windshield Washer 5 39 Fog Lamp Fog 3 19 Fog Lamp Light 3 50 Four Wheel Drive 2 36 5 50 Four Wheel Drive Light 3 51 Front Axle 5 52 Fuel 5 6 Additives 5 7 California Fuel 5 7 E85 85 Ethanol 5 8 Econom...

Страница 589: ...GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Halogen Bulbs 5 58 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 8 Head Restraints 1 3 Headlamp Aiming 5 55 Headlamps 5 58 Bulb Replacement 5 58 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 17 Exterior Lamps 3 16 Flash to Pass 3 10 High Low Beam Changer 3 10 On Reminder 3 17 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps 5 60 Heated Seats 1 8 Heater 3 24 3 26 Engine Coolant 2 26 Highbeam On ...

Страница 590: ...less Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 66 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 3 45 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 3 19 Cargo 3 21 Daytime Running DRL 3 17 Dome 3 20 Dome Lamp Override 3 20 License Plate 5 63 Puddle 3 19 Reading 3 21 Lap Belt 1 36 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 30 LATCH System for Child Restraints 1 49 Latches Seatback 1 13 Lighting Entry 3 20 Exit 3 20 Lights Airbag Off 3 38 Air...

Страница 591: ...ocks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Loss of Control 4 11 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 52 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 49 Luggage Carrier 2 82 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 6 Power Controls 1 7 M Maintenance Footnotes 6 9 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 7 At Each Fuel Fill 6 11 At Least Once a Month 6 12 At Least Once a Year 6 12 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160...

Страница 592: ...em Privacy 7 18 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 118 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Noise Control System Tampering 5 54 O Odometer 3 35 Odometer Trip 3 35 Off Road 4 12 Driving 4 12 Recovery 4 11 Oil Engine 5 15 Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Pressure Gage 3 48 Pressure Light 3 49 Older Children Restraints 1 38 Online Owner Center 7 5 OnStar Privacy 7 18 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 71...

Страница 593: ...g 4 11 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 19 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 19 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 5 5 Phone Bluetooth 3 118 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 4 45 Power Door Locks 2 9 Electrical System 5 122 Lumbar Controls 1 7 Retained Accessory RAP 2 23 Seat 1 5 Sliding Rear Window 2 16 Steering Fluid 5 38 Windows 2 15 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 1 ...

Страница 594: ...overy Hooks 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 45 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 7 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 4 Remote Vehicle Start 2 7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 98 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 93 Replacement Bulbs 5 63 Replacement Parts Maintenance 6 17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Re...

Страница 595: ... Mirrors and Pedals 1 8 Power Lumbar 1 7 Seats cont Power Seats 1 5 Rear Seat Operation 1 14 1 15 Reclining Seatbacks 1 10 Secondary Latch System 5 105 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 1 61 Rear Seat Position 1 58 Right Front Seat Position 1 62 1 66 1 70 Security Light 3 50 Service 5 4 Accessories and Modifications 5 4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle 5 6 Doing Y...

Страница 596: ...r 2 82 Rear Seat Armrest 2 83 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Sun Visors 2 17 Sunroof 2 85 T Tachometer 3 35 Tailgate 2 12 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 61 Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited 5 54 Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 140 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 17 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 19 PASS Key ...

Страница 597: ...t and Tire Balance 5 88 Wheel Replacement 5 88 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 83 Tow Haul Mode 2 34 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 51 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 45 Towing a Trailer 4 50 Trailer Recommendations 4 81 Your Vehicle 4 45 Traction StabiliTrak System 4 6 Trailer Towing Recommendations 4 81 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 21 5 24 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 28 Transportation Program Cour...

Страница 598: ... and Messages 3 66 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 8 Safety and Symbols iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 88 Different Size 5 86 Replacement 5 88 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 83 Where to Put the Child Restraint 1 48 Windows 2 14 Manual 2 15 Power 2 15 Sliding Rear 2 16 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 3 11 Washer 3 12 Washer Fluid 5 39 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 64 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 118 Wiper...

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