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Tire Terminology and Definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kiloPascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power 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
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.

Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.

Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle
safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire
Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator
which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand and date of production.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-42.

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42.

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42.

Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.

KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.

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Содержание 2005 Sierra Denali

Страница 1: ...ts Gages and Indicators 3 26 Driver Information Center DIC 3 42 Audio System s 3 60 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 51 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 46 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Tires 5 56 Appearance Care 5 92 V...

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

Страница 3: ...ION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

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

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

Страница 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Страница 7: ... Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 38 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 45 Airbag System 1 48 Where Are the Airbags 1 50 When Should an Airbag Inflat...

Страница 8: ...seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion Vertical Control See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 4 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ...ecrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat on page 2 44 for more information Heated Seats If your vehicle is equipped with this feature the buttons are located on the front doors The engine must ...

Страница 10: ...o designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat The heated front seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicles front seatbacks have a recline feature Vertical Control You can use the vert...

Страница 11: ...is The shoulder belt can not do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not 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 sea...

Страница 12: ...arward also To tilt the head restraint forward grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward until you hear a click It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again Pulling it forward past the last position will allow the restraint to return to the upright position Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The second row rear seat has a 60 40 split seat Either side of the rear s...

Страница 13: ...at forward and or bringing the front seat more upright The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback To return the seat to the passenger position do the following 1 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way 2 Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position 3 Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is secure...

Страница 14: ...d check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and u...

Страница 15: ...buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels 1 9 ...

Страница 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 10 ...

Страница 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Страница 18: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Страница 19: ... to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 29 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to ...

Страница 20: ...s you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as ...

Страница 21: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 15 ...

Страница 22: ...oo loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Страница 23: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Страница 24: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 18 ...

Страница 25: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 19 ...

Страница 26: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 20 ...

Страница 27: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Страница 28: ...ortant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The rear seat pa...

Страница 29: ...to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious...

Страница 30: ...on on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat Here is how to instal...

Страница 31: ...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 guide must be on top of the belt 1 25 ...

Страница 32: ...l fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free 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 f...

Страница 33: ...and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a cr...

Страница 34: ...to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 24 If the child is so small that the ...

Страница 35: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whil...

Страница 36: ...oes not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 30 ...

Страница 37: ...stem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also wheth...

Страница 38: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older chil...

Страница 39: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 33 ...

Страница 40: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 34 ...

Страница 41: ...ch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a ...

Страница 42: ...bag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured i...

Страница 43: ... not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a t...

Страница 44: ...r vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top stra...

Страница 45: ...tion has a fabric loop at the top of the seatback that you will use to route a top strap through When using a child restraint with a top strap in either rear outboard position raise the head restraint and route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback Then attach the top strap to the anchor point at the center rear seating position 1 39 ...

Страница 46: ... local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You will find anchors for rear outboard seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safe...

Страница 47: ...A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 41 ...

Страница 48: ...traint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 40 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle The chi...

Страница 49: ... child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and should...

Страница 50: ...o 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 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be re...

Страница 51: ... if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child rest...

Страница 52: ...recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 1 2 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status ind...

Страница 53: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 47 ...

Страница 54: ... seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go ba...

Страница 55: ...lover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past 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 If you ar...

Страница 56: ...tection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 27 and Infants and Young Children on page 1 29 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 problem...

Страница 57: ...an airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering 1 51 ...

Страница 58: ...hreshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10 to 16 mph 16 to 25 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 20 to 30 mph 32 to 48 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbag could inflat...

Страница 59: ...system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the airbag The inflator airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger 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...

Страница 60: ... the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is 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...

Страница 61: ...roper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel or both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag Do not open or break the airbag...

Страница 62: ...acing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the righ...

Страница 63: ...page 1 45 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this...

Страница 64: ...hicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size perso...

Страница 65: ...cle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds aft...

Страница 66: ...bers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module l...

Страница 67: ...can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person us...

Страница 68: ...during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system pa...

Страница 69: ...l Mode 2 23 All Wheel Drive 2 23 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 Engine Exhaust 2 27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 28 Mirrors 2 29 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 29 Outside Power Mirrors 2 32 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 32 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2...

Страница 70: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Страница 71: ...e 2 34 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received includi...

Страница 72: ...ecessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 100 feet 30 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle K Unlock Press this button once to ...

Страница 73: ...stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmit...

Страница 74: ...mation 5 Check the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your trans...

Страница 75: ... get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To lock and unlock your vehicle do one of the f...

Страница 76: ...gate if equipped is open the delayed locking 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 Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors You can turn the delaye...

Страница 77: ...o RUN then back to LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door lock feature 3 Press the lock side of the power lock switch once You will hear either one or two chimes The number of chimes tells you which lock...

Страница 78: ...ll lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door unlock feature 3 Press the unlock side of the power lock switch once You will hear one two three or four chimes The number of chimes tells you which unlock mode is currently selected Continue to press the door unlock switch until the number of chimes that you hear matches t...

Страница 79: ... can be removed without assistance you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle To remove the tailgate do 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 and push the cable clip forward 2 With the tailgate at a slight upward angle pull back...

Страница 80: ...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 12 ...

Страница 81: ...n feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press down fully on the window switch then release to activate the express down mode This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch To open the window partway press the switch to the first position until the window is at the desired position Window Lockout o Lockout Your vehicle has a lockout feature to p...

Страница 82: ... lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps There is a slide switch to adjust the intensity of the lamps Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm ...

Страница 83: ...f the alarm by accident If you don t want to activate the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if the system has been armed If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn of...

Страница 84: ... time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 102 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines...

Страница 85: ...le needs service B Accessory This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C Run This is the position for dr...

Страница 86: ...aining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the acceler...

Страница 87: ...ne compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy...

Страница 88: ...ove easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level...

Страница 89: ...unning at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty B...

Страница 90: ...e speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces Once the vehicle is moving shift into DRIVE D FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the vehicle will not shift into...

Страница 91: ...ted the Tow Haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 52 for more information All Wheel Drive With this feature engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time This is like four wheel drive but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for ro...

Страница 92: ...e pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brak...

Страница 93: ...e it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overh...

Страница 94: ...hift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK P when the ignition is in the LOCK position You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 20 If you cannot shift out o...

Страница 95: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Страница 96: ... a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 36 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly Y...

Страница 97: ... the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the d...

Страница 98: ...green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnet...

Страница 99: ...gnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push the on off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a di...

Страница 100: ...ay Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with this feature the controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror The mirrors may also include a memory function which works together with the memory seats See Memory Seats under Memory ...

Страница 101: ...the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror See Electrochromic Mirror Operation under Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display on page 2 29 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package the outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist mirror function This feature will cause the passenger s and or driver s mirror to ...

Страница 102: ...tton is pressed the heated mirrors are turned on See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 20 for further information OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the...

Страница 103: ...pability is available if your hand held cell phone is lost forgotten or has a low battery It is a hands free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www o...

Страница 104: ...r and receiver provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators garage door openers entry door locks security systems and home lighting Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www homelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter it complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...

Страница 105: ...e programming of your HomeLink Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink Transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of ...

Страница 106: ...Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your devi...

Страница 107: ...s programming Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a ga...

Страница 108: ...can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button following this section Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed wit...

Страница 109: ...r cupholders pull down on the door located on the back of the console The front cupholder may be removed for cleaning by pushing down and then back on the cupholder Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it press the button on the side and swing the console lid open Tonneau Cover If you have a 2500 crew cab with the 5 fo...

Страница 110: ...move the tonneau cover from the notch in the front rail on the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Remove the two bows by gently pushing them against the spring loaded end The two bows are labeled front and rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them 2 42 ...

Страница 111: ...ocated on the overhead console to open the sunroof To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the control The control must be held until the glass stops moving so that the sunroof will be fully seated With the sunroof closed press the rear of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof is also has a roller sunscreen that can be used to block the rays of the sun The rolle...

Страница 112: ...at including the seatback recliner lumbar and side wing area and both outside mirrors to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button Each time button 1 or ...

Страница 113: ...on 3 Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To use the seat exit position do one of the following Press the exit button on the memory contr...

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Страница 115: ...on 3 18 Accessory Power Outlets 3 18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Speedometer and Odometer 3 28 Trip Odometer 3 28 Tachometer 3 28 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 28 Airbag Readiness Light 3 29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 29 Batt...

Страница 116: ...1 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 75 Navigation Radio System 3 86 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 86 CD Changer 3 87 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 91 Radio Reception 3 92 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 92 Care of Your CDs 3 93 Care of Your CD Player 3 93 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 94 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 94 Chime Level Adjustment 3 94 Section 3 Instrument Panel ...

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Страница 118: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Страница 119: ...em See Audio System s on page 3 60 I Comfort Control System See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 20 J Instrument Panel Fuse Block See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5 103 K Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 L Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 91 M Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Blo...

Страница 120: ... and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the center pad on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel it will...

Страница 121: ...ld Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 L Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 I Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 For information on the headlamps see Headlamps on page 3 13 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the ...

Страница 122: ...reakers on page 5 102 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low t...

Страница 123: ...go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer N Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid b...

Страница 124: ...form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control 9 Off This position turns the system off R On This position activates the system Resume Accelerate Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed T Set Press this button to set the speed With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your fo...

Страница 125: ...ds Setting Cruise Control 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 until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the set button at the end of the leve...

Страница 126: ...r then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume accelerate Ea...

Страница 127: ...se control switch to off or shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak feature cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause StabiliTrak to activate If the accelerator pedal is held for 60 seconds or longer cruise control will turn off Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headla...

Страница 128: ... it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior la...

Страница 129: ...nel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime 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 will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If you...

Страница 130: ...Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use the fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the veh...

Страница 131: ...ss the button to the in position With the button in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and return the button to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When a door is ...

Страница 132: ...utton again to turn it off An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate when the cargo lamp is turned on and the ignition key is turned to RUN Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is turned off The cargo lamp will shut off after 20 minutes This will keep your battery from r...

Страница 133: ...s included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located in the center console Press the raised area on the access door to use the ashtray To remove...

Страница 134: ...t to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the driver will be displayed under and to the left of the temperature setting Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The passenger s side knob can be used to ...

Страница 135: ...nds to display the passenger s set temperature If the driver s and passenger s temperature settings are the same when AUTO is pressed the temperature setting and both arrows will be displayed for five seconds along with the automatic air delivery mode and fan speed After the five second update the display will change to show the temperature setting both arrows and AUTO If the driver s and passenge...

Страница 136: ...old air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed 9 Off Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system Outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed to the floor This directi...

Страница 137: ...e light on the recirculation button will glow This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather Press this button again to allow outside air to enter the vehicle The light on the recirculation button will go off Pressing this button also cancels the auto recirculation feature To resume the auto recirculation functio...

Страница 138: ...down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best On cool but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system use bi level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets To warm or cool the air delivered turn the temperature knob to the desired setting In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehi...

Страница 139: ... clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle Move the louvers up or down Use the ...

Страница 140: ... let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gag...

Страница 141: ...r is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 27 ...

Страница 142: ...icle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display 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 odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset b...

Страница 143: ... is ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger airbag s...

Страница 144: ...r s seat unless the airbag has been turned off 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 s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 55 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no ...

Страница 145: ...r Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system The gage may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading this is normal Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low w...

Страница 146: ...cle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on t...

Страница 147: ...sn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t ...

Страница 148: ...ge 5 26 Transmission Temperature Gage Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid The normal operating range is from 180 F 82 C to about 200 F 93 C At approximately 265 F 130 C the message center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mo...

Страница 149: ...e transmission temperature gage above normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature gage reading is above normal See your dealer for service The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures Towing a trailer Hot outsi...

Страница 150: ...signed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmissio...

Страница 151: ...ollowing If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may...

Страница 152: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine li...

Страница 153: ...ly low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 45 and Engine Oil on page 5 14 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of pro...

Страница 154: ... go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Tow Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when the Tow Haul mode has been activated For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4 52 3 40 ...

Страница 155: ...s off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly whe...

Страница 156: ...so turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 28 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons A 3 Trip Information Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers tire pressure for vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor timer and engine hours B r Fuel Information Press this button to display ...

Страница 157: ...s Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information press and hold the select button for one second while in one of the trip modes This will reset the information for TRIP A or TRIP B You can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while t...

Страница 158: ...reset Fuel Used Press the fuel information button until FUEL USED appears on the display This mode shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset the fuel used information press and hold the select button for one second while FUEL USED is displayed Average Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until AVG ECON appears on the display This m...

Страница 159: ...uages in which you can select the DIC to display information DIC Warnings and Messages Warning messages are displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after another Some messag...

Страница 160: ... and the passenger airbag is enabled If the passenger s seat belt is already buckled this message and chime will not come on Pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display If your vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons pressing the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display BUCK...

Страница 161: ...ge will appear on the DIC Check the oil level and correct it as necessary You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message will clear The message will be displayed for 10 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle when the oil needs to checked Once the problem is corrected pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped will acknowledge the message a...

Страница 162: ...e the message and clear it from the DIC display ENGINE OVERHEATED If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message will clear when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature Notice If you drive your vehicle w...

Страница 163: ...sage and clear it from the DIC display Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message See Engine Oil Life Syste...

Страница 164: ...his message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the four wheel drive system needs service See your GM dealer Pressing any of the four DIC buttons if equipped will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display If your vehicle is...

Страница 165: ...properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed If the brake system warning light is also on you should have the vehicle towed for service See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 32 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If the brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but the supplemental brake assist system may not operate properly In the event of a vacuum loss you may ...

Страница 166: ...ipped will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display If your vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons pressing the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop and turn off the vehicle Restart the ve...

Страница 167: ...n enters the protection mode you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal Notice If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster a...

Страница 168: ...factory but may have been changed from their default state since then To change feature preferences make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK P Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options After pressing the customization button VEHICLE SETTINGS will momentarily display before going to a customization option Lock Doors Press the customization bu...

Страница 169: ...n When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK DELAY appears in the display To select your preference for delayed locking press the select button while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on the DI...

Страница 170: ...tton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button...

Страница 171: ...tomization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices PERIMETER LIGHTS ON default The headlamps and back up lamps will come on for 40 seconds if it is dark enough outside when you unlock the vehicle wi...

Страница 172: ...into REVERSE R CURB VIEW DRIVER The driver s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R CURB VIEW BOTH The driver s and passenger s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For mo...

Страница 173: ... IDLE OFF default The elevated idle exhaust restrictor feature is turned off See Elevated Idle Exhaust Restrictor under Starting and Operating Your Vehicle in your DURAMAX Diesel supplement ELEVATED IDLE ON The elevated idle exhaust restrictor feature is turned on See Elevated Idle Exhaust Restrictor under Starting and Operating Your Vehicle in your DURAMAX Diesel supplement Choose one of the avai...

Страница 174: ... displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and end out of the customizable options Audio System s Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that...

Страница 175: ... minute buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for the time to update Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only o...

Страница 176: ... or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off o VOL p Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume INFO Information Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display wh...

Страница 177: ... a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the...

Страница 178: ...displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to enhance the audio performance for different passengers in the vehicle The setting last chosen will appear on the display when you first press AUTO EQ Each time you press this button another setting will appear on th...

Страница 179: ...en no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press ...

Страница 180: ...the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programm...

Страница 181: ...on symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that t...

Страница 182: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Страница 183: ...ive The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the ...

Страница 184: ... or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection h...

Страница 185: ...d through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next selection play for 10 seconds then go on to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The tape must have at l...

Страница 186: ...e to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 92 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter...

Страница 187: ...pears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRAC...

Страница 188: ...he knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to ...

Страница 189: ...restore operation of the DVD player This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or if RAP is active Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headpho...

Страница 190: ...se the compartment door If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Standard RCA cables not included are needed to co...

Страница 191: ...ll always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones previously for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio adju...

Страница 192: ...ntrol later in this section for more information The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs Standard audio CDs CD R CD RW Video CD ...

Страница 193: ...on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low au...

Страница 194: ...d or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc is ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD pla...

Страница 195: ...ayed The format and content of this function will vary for each disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press this button to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press this button to stop playing re...

Страница 196: ...revious menu This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active Camera Angle Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitle Press this button to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this func...

Страница 197: ... off The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash The system might be in auxiliary mode The disc is upside down or is not compatible Problem Recommended Action The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the display menu The disc was eje...

Страница 198: ... will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound Check that the DVD player is in the auxiliary source mode Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices My disc is stuck in the player The Load Eject button does not work Turn the DVD power off then on then press the load eject button on the DVD play...

Страница 199: ...disc is not properly loaded or ejected Disc Play Error This message will be displayed if the DVD player cannot play the disc Scratched or damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remot...

Страница 200: ...sengers are not listening to For example rear seat passengers may listen to and control cassette tapes CDs or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the sourc...

Страница 201: ...e listening to the radio When a cassette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press this button to go to the beginning of the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD changer pres...

Страница 202: ...tion 3 Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of the desired positions If you do not wish to load all of the positions cancel loading by pressing a button with a green flashing indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the changer to time out To eject a single CD perform the following steps 1 Press the eject button upward pointing arrow The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber 2 Press on...

Страница 203: ...display 6 RDM Random Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in random rather than sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the display Press and hold this pushbutton to hear the tracks on the current CD in random rather than sequential order You will hear a beep and RDM ONE will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play R...

Страница 204: ...t playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a p...

Страница 205: ...hat are in the selected band When a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded Q SOURCE R Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a cassette tape or CD The cassette or CD must be loaded to play Available loaded sou...

Страница 206: ...reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use The radio may display CLN to indicate that the tape player has been used for ...

Страница 207: ... The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After the player is cleaned press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display or CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape pla...

Страница 208: ...items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure that the XM satellite antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on th...

Страница 209: ...g in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 28 City Driving 4 31 Freeway Driving 4 32 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 33 Highway Hypnosis 4 33 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 34 Winter Driving 4 36 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 40 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 40 Recovery Hooks 4 41 Loading Your Vehicle 4 42 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 48 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 4 50 Towing 4 51 Tow...

Страница 210: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Страница 211: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Страница 212: ...els above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The...

Страница 213: ... of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with anothe...

Страница 214: ...ake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whi...

Страница 215: ...bout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed...

Страница 216: ... reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the veh...

Страница 217: ... cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 5 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then ste...

Страница 218: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Страница 219: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see it...

Страница 220: ...handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you...

Страница 221: ... hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you have left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guid...

Страница 222: ...u or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle r...

Страница 223: ...ure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Страница 224: ...u have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passenge...

Страница 225: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road sig...

Страница 226: ... there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steepe...

Страница 227: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Страница 228: ...sibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking bra...

Страница 229: ...our vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Q Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore t...

Страница 230: ...width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle ...

Страница 231: ...n an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the dow...

Страница 232: ...ty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Heavy...

Страница 233: ...n driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also ch...

Страница 234: ... Drive defensively Do not drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you cannot see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a sa...

Страница 235: ...n you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glas...

Страница 236: ... to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing area...

Страница 237: ... can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice ...

Страница 238: ...d drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead an...

Страница 239: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 32 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Страница 240: ... to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before...

Страница 241: ... inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What is the weather outlook along your route Should yo...

Страница 242: ...rea and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you are planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Operating Your All Wheel Drive V...

Страница 243: ...work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your ow...

Страница 244: ...th and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between you...

Страница 245: ... improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an other...

Страница 246: ...n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to kee...

Страница 247: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close th...

Страница 248: ... as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 70 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a f...

Страница 249: ...lace where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 41 ...

Страница 250: ... or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the dr...

Страница 251: ...ers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 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 ...

Страница 252: ...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 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 44 ...

Страница 253: ...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 254: ...ou put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can sho...

Страница 255: ... 13 Two Tiered Loading By positioning four 2 x 6 wooden planks across the width of the pickup box you can create an upper load platform The planks must be inserted in the 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 prevent it from shifti...

Страница 256: ...ommended See your GM dealer Truck Camper Loading Information This label is inside your glove box It 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 your load Also it will help you match the right slide in camper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of t...

Страница 257: ...y Location Zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load You must weigh any accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle Then subtract this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this If your slide in camper and its load weighs l...

Страница 258: ...re information on curb weights cargo weights Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed Before you do so...

Страница 259: ...evice known as a dolly Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 51 Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on t...

Страница 260: ...er correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the vehicle trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different th...

Страница 261: ...hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Tow Haul Mode Tow Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load The purpose of the Tow Haul mode is to Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a...

Страница 262: ... vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how m...

Страница 263: ...ada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If ...

Страница 264: ...hen the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not you may be able to get them right by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle for more informa...

Страница 265: ...g hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving Always use a sway control if the trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach safety chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trai...

Страница 266: ... don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 To maximize your safety when towing a trailer...

Страница 267: ...riods 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 your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing dista...

Страница 268: ...trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often ...

Страница 269: ... Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Main...

Страница 270: ...wiring harness for use with a trailer slide in camper or cap The eight wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Light Blue Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake If your vehicle is charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the he...

Страница 271: ...ve a crash in which you or others could be injured Use only the trailer brake harness intended for your vehicle If it is no longer available to you be sure to get a proper replacement from your dealer This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy duty trailer wiring package This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse It should be inst...

Страница 272: ...is adapter to connect a standard four way round pin connector to the seven wire harness on your vehicle Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up see arrow The flip cap on the vehicle s seven wire harness will lock onto the tab and help hold the adapter in place Plug the four way round pin connector onto the adapter 4 64 ...

Страница 273: ...heated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 All Wheel Drive 5 46 Rear Axle 5 47 Front Axle 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps 5 49 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 50 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo L...

Страница 274: ...le 5 96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 96 Finish Care 5 96 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 97 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 98 Tires 5 98 Sheet Metal Damage 5 99 Finish Damage 5 99 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 99 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 100 Vehicle Identification 5 101 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 101 Service Parts Identification Label 5 101 Electric...

Страница 275: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Страница 276: ...e 1 59 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 CAUTION You can be injured and your 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 you attempt...

Страница 277: ...gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobi...

Страница 278: ...al Motors recommends that you buy gasolines that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves try a different brand of gasoline Also your GM dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasol...

Страница 279: ...u will be driving Filling Your Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unatte...

Страница 280: ...fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 96 When replacing the fuel cap turn it to the right clockwise until it clicks It will require 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 ...

Страница 281: ...urs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is c...

Страница 282: ...hings that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steerin...

Страница 283: ...f the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull down the hood and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Страница 284: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC 6000 V8 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Страница 285: ...omatic Transmission Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 21 G Electric Engine Cooling Fan If Equipped See Cooling System on page 5 29 H Remote Negative Terminal GND See Jump Starting on page 5 41 I Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 41 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 K Brake Fluid Reservoir See B...

Страница 286: ...l dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross hatched area at th...

Страница 287: ...l to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M 5 15 ...

Страница 288: ...20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container 5 16 ...

Страница 289: ...ased on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE O...

Страница 290: ...s back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand c...

Страница 291: ...0 miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect Vehicles with an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner filter cover When the indicator turns black or is in the red orange change zone replace the filter...

Страница 292: ...on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws 7 Reset the air filter restriction indicator if equipped by pressin...

Страница 293: ...A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as fou...

Страница 294: ...e 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 THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine r...

Страница 295: ...fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level a...

Страница 296: ... all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is l...

Страница 297: ...mproper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you do not have to add extra inhibitors ...

Страница 298: ...rts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine dama...

Страница 299: ... Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng...

Страница 300: ...g fan idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists an...

Страница 301: ...Engine Cooling Fan If Equipped 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 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 29 ...

Страница 302: ...it is not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is equipped with an engine driven cooling fan start the engine again and see if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is n...

Страница 303: ...ing the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant su...

Страница 304: ... water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system...

Страница 305: ...n feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 5 33 ...

Страница 306: ...e engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans may turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures or if you are operating your air conditioning system the fans change to high speed a...

Страница 307: ...ir 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 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use...

Страница 308: ...ield washer fluid reservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank a...

Страница 309: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Страница 310: ...und the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in...

Страница 311: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Страница 312: ...ent brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the...

Страница 313: ...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 vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each othe...

Страница 314: ... the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery The remote positive terminal is located near the engine accessory drive bracket To uncover the remote positive terminal open the red plas...

Страница 315: ...ter and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to pos...

Страница 316: ...the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle with the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal marked GND on the vehicle with the...

Страница 317: ...attery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Dis...

Страница 318: ...ge 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Rec...

Страница 319: ... the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level The proper level for vehicles with QUADRASTEER 4 Wheel Steer is from 0 to 1 4 inch 0 to 6 mm below the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use To determine what kind of ...

Страница 320: ... should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3 8 inch 9 5 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine...

Страница 321: ...s have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb do the following 1 Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the outer pin turn outward and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it in and pull it straight ...

Страница 322: ... touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the two pins Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A Sidemarker Lamp B Retainer Clip C Front Turn Signal Lamp D Daytime Running Lamp DRL To replace a front turn signal sidemarker or DRL bulb do the following 1 Remove the headlamp assem...

Страница 323: ... to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 7 Put the bulb socket back into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the turn signal housing back into the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the alignment holes first then the outer side into the retainer bracket until you hear a click 9 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Center High Mo...

Страница 324: ...bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out 4 If a CHMSL bulb is replaced put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight If a cargo lamp is replaced put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise 5 Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing 6 Reinstall the lamp as...

Страница 325: ... bulb do the following 1 Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 11 for more information 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly A Stoplamp B Turn Signal C Back up Lamp 5 53 ...

Страница 326: ...ng until it clicks 6 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly 7 Close the tailgate Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamps 3157 Cargo Lamps 912 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 912 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4114K Front Parking and Turn Lamps 3457A Headlamps High Beam 9005 Low Beam 9005 or 9005 LL Long Life Rear Marker Lamps Taillamp and Stoplamps 3157 Rear Turn Lamps 3157 For replacement bul...

Страница 327: ...t types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing ...

Страница 328: ...nger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old ...

Страница 329: ...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 330: ...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 recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 42 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is i...

Страница 331: ... to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidew...

Страница 332: ... kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Departmen...

Страница 333: ...molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 42 Radi...

Страница 334: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 42 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Страница 335: ...d means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add...

Страница 336: ...page 4 42 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 for more information Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 112 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any r...

Страница 337: ...wear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well be...

Страница 338: ... an MS for mud and snow Whenever you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properl...

Страница 339: ...Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General M...

Страница 340: ...degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is es...

Страница 341: ...place them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or ...

Страница 342: ...n cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to ...

Страница 343: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Страница 344: ...nd a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tir...

Страница 345: ... Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located under the passenger s side second row seat The spare tire is located underneath the vehicle 1 Pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools 2 Release the bottle jack from its holder by turning the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head slightly 5 73 ...

Страница 346: ...ove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise You ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire A Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down B Hoist Assembly C Hoist Cable D Tire Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 5 74 ...

Страница 347: ...n the rear bumper Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft E The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench H counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latc...

Страница 348: ...been lowered so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the bottle jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 5 76 ...

Страница 349: ... chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 5 77 ...

Страница 350: ...r get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle po...

Страница 351: ...Front Position Rear Position 5 79 ...

Страница 352: ... any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 5 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose ...

Страница 353: ...oward the wheel after mounting the spare Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub 7 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely Front Position 5 81 ...

Страница 354: ...s you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 112 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities...

Страница 355: ...heel The cap only goes on one way Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing d...

Страница 356: ...d 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 turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools o...

Страница 357: ... A on the wheel blocks B separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper 5 85 ...

Страница 358: ...ging by the cable CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare 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 o...

Страница 359: ...he Spare Tire on page 5 76 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve s...

Страница 360: ...the jack and jack tools do the following 1 Put the jack tools in the tool bag and place them in the retaining bracket 2 Tighten down the wing nut 3 Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook 4 Position the jack in the mounting bracket Position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket 5 88 ...

Страница 361: ...re Retainer E Hoist Shaft F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the retainer D downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 5 89 ...

Страница 362: ...rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 5 90 ...

Страница 363: ...uction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 76 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 87 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed b...

Страница 364: ... hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning product...

Страница 365: ...er dry clean soft white cloth Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 First try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric 2 For liquids blot with a clean soft white cloth For solids remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush 3 Spray a small amount of the cleaner onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly ...

Страница 366: ... a clean damp cloth to remove dirt This may have to be done more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stub...

Страница 367: ...glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate ...

Страница 368: ...ton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 96 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary...

Страница 369: ...er you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if th...

Страница 370: ... chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you coul...

Страница 371: ...ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dea...

Страница 372: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Me...

Страница 373: ...labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Mo...

Страница 374: ...xed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible ...

Страница 375: ...el Pull off the cover to access the fuse block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it is of the correct amperage 5 103 ...

Страница 376: ...uck Body Controller Accessory Fuses Usage IGN 3 Ignition Heated Seats 4WD Four Wheel Drive System Auxiliary Battery HTR AC Climate Control System LOCK Relay Power Door Lock Relay Lock Function HVAC 1 Climate Control System L DOOR Driver s Door Harness Connection CRUISE Cruise Control Power Take Off PTO 5 104 ...

Страница 377: ...nal Stop Trailer LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module Electronic Throttle Control Module Fuses Usage RT TRLR ST TRN Right Turn Signal Stop Trailer RT TRN Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers BODY Harness Connector DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2 Not Used LOCKS Power Door Lock System ECC Not Used TBC 2C Truck Body Controller FLASH Flasher Module CB LT DOOR...

Страница 378: ... Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used Device Usage SL RIDE Ride Control Harness Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used CB SEAT Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker CB RT DOOR Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker SPARE Not Used INFO Infotainment Harness Connection ...

Страница 379: ...river s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on its location 5 107 ...

Страница 380: ...5 108 ...

Страница 381: ...r Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed ABS Anti Lock Brakes Fuses Usage VSES ECAS Vehicle Stability IGN A Ignition Power IGN B Ignition Power LBEC 1 Left Bussed Electrical Center Left Doors Truck Body Controller Flasher Module TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring RR PARK Right Rear Parking and Sidemarker Lamps LR PARK L...

Страница 382: ...t System FRT PARK Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay Fuses Usage SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition HI HDLP LT High Beam Headlamp Left LH HID Not Used DRL Daytime Running Lamps RVC Regulated Voltage Control IPC DIC Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center HVAC ECAS Climate Control Controller CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter HI HDLP...

Страница 383: ...Drive Module SBA Supplemental Brake Assist Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Block The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Fuses Usage COOL FAN Cooling Fan COOL FAN Cooling Fan Relay Fuse COOL FAN Cooling Fan Fuse Relays Usage COOL FAN ...

Страница 384: ... 0 7 kg Cooling System Engine Driven Fan Electric Engine Cooling Fan 16 0 quarts 16 7 quarts 15 1 L 15 8 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Fuel Tank 26 0 gallons 98 4 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Tran...

Страница 385: ...dule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 15 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 386: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working cond...

Страница 387: ...e dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you shoul...

Страница 388: ...ts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 17 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears certain services ...

Страница 389: ...n page 5 19 An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 56 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Ins...

Страница 390: ...207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter norm...

Страница 391: ...lure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable gui...

Страница 392: ...u see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl door hinges liftgate h...

Страница 393: ...hown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 14 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the pro...

Страница 394: ... position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Страница 395: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To chec...

Страница 396: ...leen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Usage Fluid Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Par...

Страница 397: ...ts of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant 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 Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346...

Страница 398: ...w by name part number or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25313349 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41 985 Windshield Wiper Blades 22 0 inches 56 0 cm 15153642 6 14 ...

Страница 399: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Страница 400: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Страница 401: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Страница 402: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Страница 403: ...gram 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance and ...

Страница 404: ...ada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate a...

Страница 405: ... VA 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle informa...

Страница 406: ... Assistance Center United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada ...

Страница 407: ...323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new GMC vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or tra...

Страница 408: ...presentatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Mileage Vehicle Identification Number VIN and del...

Страница 409: ...n appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this an...

Страница 410: ...ental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicl...

Страница 411: ...ce and the severity of a collision If your vehicle is equipped with Quadrasteer steering performance including yaw rate steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration is also recorded This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems...

Страница 412: ... similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to ...

Страница 413: ...als Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical servic...

Страница 414: ...ations are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Страница 415: ... Mast 3 94 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 94 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 33 Appearance Care 5 92 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 98 Care of Safety Belts 5 95 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 99 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 96 Fabric Carpet 5 92 Finish Care 5 96 Finish Damage 5 99 Glass Surfaces 5 95 Instrument Panel 5 94 Interior Plastic Compo...

Страница 416: ...ng Light 3 32 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 16 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 5 51 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps 5 49 Replacement Bulbs 5 54 Taillamps 5 53 Buying New Tires 5 66 C California Fuel 5 6 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 112 C...

Страница 417: ...nish Care 5 96 Glass Surfaces 5 95 Instrument Panel 5 94 Interior Plastic Components 5 95 Leather 5 94 Cleaning cont Tires 5 98 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Vinyl 5 94 Washing Your Vehicle 5 96 Weatherstrips 5 95 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 97 Wood Panels 5 95 Climate Control System Dual Automatic 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Comfort Guides Rear Safety Belt 1 24 Content Theft Deterrent 2 14 Control...

Страница 418: ...on Safety Belt 1 13 Driver Information Center DIC 3 42 DIC Operation and Displays 3 43 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 54 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 45 Driving At Night 4 26 City 4 31 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 32 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 34 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 28 Recovery Hooks 4 41 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 40 Winter 4 36 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 20 DVD Re...

Страница 419: ...amage 5 99 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 94 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 71 Flat Tire Changing 5 72 Flat Tire Storing 5 87 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 21 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Washer 5 36 Fog Lamps 3 16 Front Axle 5 48 Front Reading Lamps 3 18 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 Filling Your Tank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 41 Gasoline...

Страница 420: ...mps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 9 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 50 Headlamps cont Halogen Bulbs 5 49 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Heated Seats 1 3 Heater 3 20 Highbeam On Light 3 40 Highway Hypnosis 4 33 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 34 HomeLink Transmitter 2 36 HomeLink Transmitter Programming 2 37 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 10 Horn 3 6 How to Use This...

Страница 421: ... 33 Battery Warning 3 31 Brake System Warning 3 32 Light cont Cruise Control 3 40 Highbeam On 3 40 Low Fuel Warning 3 41 Malfunction Indicator 3 36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 29 Safety Belt Reminder 3 28 Security 3 40 Tow Haul Mode 3 40 Lighting Entry 3 17 Exit 3 17 Locks Delayed Locking 2 8 Door 2 7 Power Door 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Loss of Control 4 12 Low Fuel Warnin...

Страница 422: ...erature Display 2 29 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 33 Outside Convex Mirror 2 34 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors 2 33 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 34 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 32 Outside Power Mirrors 2 32 MyGMLink com 7 3 N Navigation Radio System 3 86 New Vehicle Break In 2 16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 O Odometer 3 28 Odometer Trip 3 28 Off Road Recovery 4 10 Oil Engine ...

Страница 423: ... Locks 2 8 Electrical System 5 102 Lumbar Controls 1 3 Retained Accessory RAP 2 17 Seat 1 2 Power cont Steering Fluid 5 34 Windows 2 13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 37 Puddle Lamps 3 16 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 12 R Radios 3 60 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 92 Care of Your CD Player 3 93 Care of Your CDs 3 93 CD Changer 3 87...

Страница 424: ...traint Systems 1 61 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 61 Restraint Systems Checking 1 61 Replacing Parts 1 61 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 17 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 22 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 40 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 28 S Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 28 Safety Belts Care of 5 95 Driver Positio...

Страница 425: ...ng Out of Park P 2 26 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 7 Sliding Rear Windows 2 14 Spare Tire 5 91 Installing 5 76 Removing 5 73 Storing 5 87 Specifications Capacities 5 112 Speedometer 3 28 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Steering 4 8 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 91 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 41 Cupholder s 2 41 Glove Box 2 41 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Sno...

Страница 426: ...Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 38 Tow Haul Mode 2 23 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 40 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 51 Towing a Trailer 4 52 Your Vehicle 4 51 Trailer Recommendations 4 51 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 21 Temperature Gage 3 34 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 20 Trip Odometer 3 28 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 7 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Understanding Radio Receptio...

Страница 427: ...s iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 68 Replacement 5 69 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Windows 2 12 Power 2 13 Windows cont Sliding Rear 2 14 Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 97 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Fuses 5 102 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 36 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 94 Y Your Vehicle and the Env...

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