Page 1 2005 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Audio System(s) ........3-60 Front Seats ..........1-2 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this Index manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Top Strap ............1-37 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-38 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-40 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Head Restraints ..........1-6 LATCH System .........1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Horizontal Control: You can adjust your vehicle’s front seats with the horizontal control located on the outboard edge of each front seat. Power Seats Raise or lower the front of the 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.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar 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. Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with power lumbar. Heated Seats You can increase or decrease lumbar support If your vehicle is equipped in an area of the lower...
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat Your vehicles front seatbacks have a recline feature. cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints 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.
Page 13 To fold the rear seat, do the following: To return the seat to the passenger position do the following: 1. Pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all seat cushion.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of it goes.
Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-10...
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 20 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle Do not let it get twisted. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 21 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.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured 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.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? 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.
Page 27: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13. The rear seat passenger positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 29 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Children and Small Adults Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt CAUTION: comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 31 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-25...
Page 32: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. 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.
Page 33: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt 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.
Page 34 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? 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.
Page 35: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy 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.
Page 37 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 38 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems 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, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 40 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 41 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 42: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even though the passenger sensing system is General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child...
Page 43: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 44: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law CAUTION: 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.
Page 45 You will ﬁnd the top strap anchors for the rear seating When using a child restraint with a top strap in either positions near the top of the seatback. In addition to the rear outboard position, raise the head restraint and route top strap anchors, each seating position has a fabric loop the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback.
Page 46: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
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 safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 47 A. Lower Anchorage A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-41...
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the for the LATCH System LATCH system has a visible metal anchor point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion. 1.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position There is limited space in the rear seating area. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly.
Page 50 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child seriously injured or killed if the right front restraint.
Page 52 There is no top strap anchor at the right front seating 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. position. Do not secure a child seat in this position 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder if a national or local law requires that the top strap be portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or anchored or if the instructions that come with the...
Page 53 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 54: Airbag System
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child directions to be sure it is secure. restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. 8.
Page 55 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were You can be severely injured or killed in a crash leaning forward, it could seriously injure you.
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION: problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more information. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, Where Are the Airbags? any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 57 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and 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...
Page 58: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if near-frontal crashes.
Page 59: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, were.
Page 60: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. air. This dust could cause breathing problems Some components of the airbag module –...
Page 61: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The right front passenger airbag. passenger airbag status indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN.
Page 62 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. CAUTION: The driver’s airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system works with sensors that seriously injured or killed if the right front are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt.
Page 63 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child •...
Page 64 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be CAUTION: because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit If the airbag readiness light in the instrument upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the...
Page 65: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Vehicle You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. sensing system.
Page 66 Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether Airbag-Equipped Vehicle this will affect my advanced airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Is there anything I might add to the front or safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic sides of the vehicle that could keep the...
Page 67: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 68 If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision LATCH system parts? damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 69 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-25 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-26 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-27 Engine Exhaust ..........2-27 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-28 Door Locks ............2-7 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 70: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with 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.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door Your keyless entry system operates on a radio locks as well as the spare frequency subject to Federal Communications tire hoist lock, if equipped. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about •...
Page 73 Battery Replacement (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. You entry transmitter should last about two years. can choose different feedback options for each press of the lock button.
Page 74 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, 3. Align the covers and snap them together. do the following: 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. See “Resynchronization” following this information. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system.
Page 75: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks To lock and unlock your vehicle, do one of the following: • You can use the keyless entry system, • Door Locks use your key, or • lock the door from the inside by sliding the CAUTION: manual lock lever rearward.
Page 76: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or If your vehicle is equipped the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate with power door locks, (if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature press the raised side of the will delay locking the doors until ﬁve seconds after the switch, with the lock...
Page 77: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door 2. Turn the key to RUN then back to LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn Locks signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, the doors will lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock and a 30-second timer will begin.
Page 78: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 3. Press the unlock side of the power lock switch once. You will hear one, two, three, or The following is the list of available programming four chimes. The number of chimes tells you which options: unlock mode is currently selected. Continue to press the door unlock switch until the number of chimes Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is that you hear matches the number of the mode that...
Page 79: Tailgate
Tailgate 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle pull back on the tailgate while pulling the tailgate toward you. at the right edge and then move the To shut the tailgate, ﬁrmly push it upward until it latches.
Page 80: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle 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.
Page 81: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and passenger windows also have an express-down 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.
Page 82: Sliding Rear Window
Sliding Rear Window Theft-Deterrent Systems If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. center of the window and slide the glass to open it. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it When you close the window, be sure the latch is impossible to steal.
Page 83: Testing The Alarm
3. Close all of the doors. The light will stop ﬂashing and If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with stay solid.The security light should go off after the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing approximately 30 seconds.
Page 84: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. New Vehicle Break-In ® Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions 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.
Page 86: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine 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 Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control. the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the This feature assists in starting the engine and protects accelerator pedal.
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine could cause an electrical shock. Also, the coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Page 88: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrument panel cluster. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the There are several different positions for your shift lever.
Page 89 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 90 DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use driving. You may want to shift the transmission to it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 91: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul is activated 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.
Page 92: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can down with your right foot. Push down the parking overheat the brake system and cause premature brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 93: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 94: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Automatic Transmission vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission.
Page 95: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 96: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 97: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the with OnStar , Compass and compass.
Page 98: Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone The automatic dimming mirror function is turned number on the following zone map. on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1.
Page 99: Compass Calibration
3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the zone number appears in the display. Release the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push button. After approximately four seconds of the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in until CAL is displayed.
Page 100: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside power mirrors, with this feature, the the controls are located controls are located on the on the driver’s door driver’s door armrest. armrest.
Page 101: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside happens, you will need to reset the mirrors.
Page 102: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex The vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the helps clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. There driver’s seat.
Page 103: Onstar Services
® ® OnStar Services OnStar Personal Calling ® ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe and As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can extend capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the lost, forgotten, or has a low battery.
Page 104: Homelink Transmitter
® ® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls HomeLink Transmitter A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the ® OnStar personal calling feature. Press the control with this symbol on the steering wheel to make a phone call. ® HomeLink a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to...
Page 105: Programming The Homelink
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Read the instructions completely before attempting to ® Operation is subject to the following two conditions: program the HomeLink Transmitter. Because of (1) this device may not cause interference, and the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another (2) this device must accept any interference, including person available to assist you in programming the interference that may cause undesired operation of the...
Page 106: Programming Homelink
® Programming HomeLink 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to Release both buttons.
Page 107: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may Programming vary by manufacturer. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. signals to “time out”...
Page 108: Using Homelink
® ® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink on while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 109: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console Glove Box compartment between the bucket seats. To open it press the button on the side and swing the To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull console lid open.
Page 110 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 A. Back rail D. Front bow in which to reinstall them. B. Side rail E.
Page 111: Sunroof
4. To add cargo to the Press the rear side of the box, remove all bows sunroof control, located on and the back rail the overhead console, and stow them safely. to open the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control.
Page 112: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s Memory Seat seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both outside mirrors to your preference. If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the 2.
Page 113 Easy Exit Seat To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: • Press the exit button on the memory control. The controls for this memory function are located on the • driver’s door. Or, if this feature is activated in the DIC, removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program exit position.
Page 114 NOTES 2-46...
Page 115 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ......3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Horn .............3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-25 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-26 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 116 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-42 CD Changer ..........3-87 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-90 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-45 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-91 DIC Vehicle Customization ......3-54 Radio Reception ...........3-92 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-92 Audio System(s) ..........3-60 Care of Your CDs .........3-93 Setting the Time ...........3-61...
Page 117 NOTES...
Page 118: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 119 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp J. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Override on page 3-17. Fuse Block on page 5-103. B. Headlamp Control. See Headlamps on page 3-13. K.
Page 120: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering also let police know you have a problem. Your front wheel. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on...
Page 121: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the • Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable on page 3-10. position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. •...
Page 122: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To turn or lane change. change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 123: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass (Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 124: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the (Off): This position windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction turns the system off. lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 125 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do If you leave your cruise control on when you not use your cruise control on winding roads are not using cruise, you might hit a button or in heavy traffic.
Page 126 Resuming a Set Speed • Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed the speed you want, and then release the switch. and then you apply the brake.
Page 127: Headlamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Headlamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 128: Headlamps On Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for following: others to see the front of your vehicle during the •...
Page 129: Automatic Headlamp System
Shifting the transmission into PARK (P) will allow you to There is a delay in the transition between the daytime idle the vehicle with the DRL off. The DRL will stay and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running off until you release the parking brake or shift the Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so transmission out of PARK (P).
Page 130: Puddle Lamps
Puddle Lamps Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while the headlamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow in the button when Your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps to help you the fog lamps are on.
Page 131: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Entry Lighting The dome lamps will come on when you open a door Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry and the dome override button is in the out position. feature. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the...
Page 132: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp button is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Press the button to turn the cargo lamp on. Press the button 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.
Page 133: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle is equipped with several accessory power outlets. The front outlet is located next to the ﬂoor The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the console. Lift up on the door to access the outlet. raised area on the access door to use the ashtray.
Page 134: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s Dual Automatic Climate Control side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the System system is turned off.
Page 135: Automatic Operation
Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings increase the cabin temperature. The display will show are the same when AUTO is pressed, the the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an temperature setting and both arrows will be displayed arrow pointing to the passenger will be displayed for ﬁve seconds along with the automatic air delivery...
Page 136: Manual Operation
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes will be directed to the ﬂoor.
Page 137 (Mode): Press this button to manually change the (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the direction of the airﬂow in your vehicle. Keep pressing the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on button until the desired mode appears on the display. the recirculation button will glow.
Page 138: Defogging And Defrosting
In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The system will maximize its performance by using snowﬂake symbol will appear on the display when the recirculation as necessary.
Page 139: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment (Defrost): Press this button to defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the the side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjust outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle.
Page 140: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 141: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster 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.
Page 142: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your tachometer displays the engine speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) Safety Belt Reminder Light or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 143: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 144 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights airbag status indicator, it means that the right front remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate).
Page 145: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light Voltmeter Gage If this light is displayed When your engine is not when the engine is running, but the ignition is running, you may have a in RUN, this gage problem with your charging shows your battery’s state system.
Page 146: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 147: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning CAUTION: Light With the anti-lock brake Your brake system may not be working properly system, this light will come if the brake system warning light is on. Driving on when you start your with the brake system warning light on can lead engine and may stay on for to an accident.
Page 148: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 149 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42 for The following situations can cause the transmission to further information. operate at higher temperatures: • If the transmission ﬂuid reaches temperatures of Towing a trailer approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the Driver •...
Page 150: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 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 Check Engine Light be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 151: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. not running.
Page 152: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 153: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage 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.
Page 154: Security Light
Security Light Highbeam On Light This light ﬂashes when the This light will come on vehicle security system is when the high-beam activated. headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on whenever you set your This light is displayed...
Page 155: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 156: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons, if equipped, are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features and warning/status messages.
Page 157: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays 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 The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the miles or kilometers.
Page 158: Fuel Information Button
Engine Hours: Press the trip information button until Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE HOURS appears on the display. This FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode shows mode shows the total number of hours the engine has the number of gallons or liters of fuel used since the run.
Page 159: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, use the fuel button to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and Warning messages are displayed on the Driver then press and hold the select button for ﬁve seconds Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that the while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed.
Page 160: Battery Not Charging
BATTERY NOT CHARGING Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will acknowledge the message and clear it from the On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during DIC display. If your vehicle is not equipped with the operation, this message will appear on the DIC.
Page 161: Change Engine Oil
CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHECK OIL LEVEL This message is displayed for 10 seconds at the start of If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will each ignition cycle when the engine oil needs to be appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as changed.
Page 162: Driver Door Ajar
DRIVER DOOR AJAR ENGINE OVERHEATED If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message will If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe appear on the display and you will hear a chime. temperatures for operation, this message will appear in Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 163: Keyfob X Battery Low
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW OIL LIFE RESET If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this This message will appear on the display for about message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs to be 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil replaced in the transmitter.
Page 164: Passenger Door Ajar
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SERVICE 4WD If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system, this will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. message will appear on the DIC. If this message Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the obstacles and close the door again.
Page 165: Service Brake Booster
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed on the DIC when there is a problem with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. If the brake system warning light is not on, you If the message is displayed immediately after starting still have brakes, but the supplemental brake the vehicle or the message appears while driving,...
Page 166: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If there is a problem with the brake system, this If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. If this message message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the appears, stop and turn off the vehicle.
Page 167: Trans Hot Idle Engine
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the If the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle gets hot, this transmission temperature warning is displayed on message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you chime.
Page 168: Turn Signal On
TURN SIGNAL ON After pressing the customization button, VEHICLE SETTINGS will momentarily display before going to a If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this customization option. message will appear on the display and you will hear a Lock Doors chime.
Page 169 Unlock Doors When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open, Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors appears in the display. To select your preference for until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 170: Unlock Feedback
Lock Feedback Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK Press the customization button until UNLOCK appears in the display. To select your preference for FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with preference for the feedback you will receive when the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry...
Page 171 Headlamp Delay Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until HEADLAMP Press the customization button until PERIMETER DELAY appears in the display. To select your LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC.
Page 172: Alarm Warning
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver’s seat will move to CURB VIEW: BOTH: The driver’s and passenger’s the exit position when the key is removed from the outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle ignition. is shifted into REVERSE (R). Choose one of the available options and press the Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to...
Page 173 ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will ﬂash ELEVATED IDLE: ON: The elevated idle/exhaust when the alarm is active. restrictor feature is turned on. See “Elevated Idle/Exhaust Restrictor” under Starting and Operating Choose one of the available options and press the Your Vehicle in your DURAMAX™...
Page 174: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) If you accidentally choose a language that you do not want or understand, press and hold the customization button and the trip information button at the same Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to time. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile in their particular language.
Page 175: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with Cassette and CD Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS...
Page 176: Playing The Radio
This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information INFO (Information): Press this knob to switch the from these stations and will only work when the display between the radio station frequency and information is available. In rare cases, a radio station the time.
Page 177: Finding A Station
To use this feature press the AUTO VOL button until To scan preset stations, press and hold either the AVOL ON appears on the display. This feature works SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds. best at lower volume settings where background noise PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear a may be louder then the audio.
Page 178 To store an equalization setting to a preset station AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button perform the following: to enhance the audio performance for different passengers in the vehicle. 1. Tune to the preset station. The setting last chosen will appear on the display when 2.
Page 179: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 180 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the select mode.
Page 181: Rds Messages
RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, the information symbol will appear on the been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If display. Press this button to see the message. The CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio message may display the artist, song title, call in phone has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and...
Page 182 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 183 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 184: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 185 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 186: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages 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 CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 187: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 188 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a cassette tape or tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will appear on the display.
Page 189: Before You Drive
Before You Drive If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The an error message, write it down and provide it to driver cannot safely view the video screen while your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 190: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks When using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen. (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, be connected from an auxiliary device such as a instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing...
Page 191: Audio Output
How to Change the Video Format when in The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio the Auxiliary Mode available. See “Headphones” previously for more The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In information.
Page 192: Video Screen
Video Screen The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained The video screen is located in the overhead console. To Accessory Power (RAP) is active. use the video screen, push forward on the release The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with latch and the screen will fold down.
Page 193 (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu. After making a selection press the enter button. This button only operates when playing a DVD.
Page 194: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc Ejecting a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote the disc and the player will automatically start, if the control.
Page 195 Remote Control Buttons (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 audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 196 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Camera Angle): Press this button to change provides you with the capability of direct chapter, camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a title, and track number selection. DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
Page 197 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action The picture does not ﬁll Check the display mode To change the batteries, do the following: the screen. There are settings in the 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on black borders on the top display menu.
Page 198 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The remote control does Check to make sure there The auxiliary source is Check that the DVD not work. is no obstruction between running but there is no player is in the auxiliary the remote control and the picture or sound.
Page 199: Dvd Distortion
Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the Problem Recommended Action DVD player cannot play the disc. Scratched or I lost the remote and/or See your dealer for damaged discs will cause this error. the headphones. assistance. The DVD is playing, but Check that the DVD Region Code Error: This message will be displayed if there is no picture or...
Page 200: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that includes Radio Data System (RDS) with Program Type (PTY) selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to and XM™ Satellite Radio Service capabilities (if equipped). The radio can also communicate with the navigation system to broadcast announcements on traffic, weather, and emergency alert communications.
Page 201 SRC (Source): Press this button to select a source: When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. This function is inactive if the front seat SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, passengers are listening to a CD.
Page 202 Notice: Loading CDs with adhesive labels will 3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of damage the player. the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all of the positions, cancel loading by pressing a To load a CD, perform the following steps: button with a green ﬂashing indicator light or wait 1.
Page 203 CD Functions 6 RDM (Random): Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in All of the CD changer functions are performed by the random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL radio, except for loading and ejecting.
Page 204: Theft-Deterrent Feature
CD Changer Errors If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be display, it could be for one of the following reasons: corrected, contact your GM dealer.
Page 205: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the other side of the tape.
Page 206: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 207: Care Of Your Cds
The cut tape detection feature of the cassette tape Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from tape is in good condition before the tape player is being ejected, use the following steps: serviced.
Page 208: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes The radio is the vehicle chime producer. To change the without being damaged. If the mast should ever volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand.
Page 209 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-33 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-33 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-34 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Winter Driving ..........4-36 Braking ............4-5 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-40 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 210: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place Your Vehicle to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive...
Page 211 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 212 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in have a lower relative percentage of body water one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this showers will speed that up.
Page 213: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your judgment can be affected by even a small foot and do it.
Page 214: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between electronic braking system that will help prevent a hard stops.
Page 215 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. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 216: Steering Tips
Steering Tips Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always Driving on Curves decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Page 217: Steering In Emergencies
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 218: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 219 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass.
Page 220: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control 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, Let us review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 221: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive “Off-roading” means you have left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes are not Vehicle Off Paved Roads marked. Curves are not banked. There are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you downhill.
Page 222 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 223: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 224: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different When you are driving off-road, bouncing and driving skills.
Page 225 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, you if you are not prepared for them. Often these sudden turns or sudden braking.
Page 226: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills Approaching a Hill Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or and an understanding of what your vehicle can and cross.
Page 227: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 228 • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regain to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle If this happens, there are some things you should will roll backwards very quickly and you could go do and there are some things you must not do.
Page 229: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 230: Driving Across An Incline
from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an Am I likely to stall when going downhill? incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 231: Stalling On An Incline
What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 232: Driving In Water
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be distances.
Page 233 After Off-Road Driving CAUTION: Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. Driving through rushing water can be After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings dangerous.
Page 234: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • 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.
Page 235 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle as we get older these differences increase. A clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 236: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is 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.
Page 237: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. CAUTION: The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep pulling to one side.
Page 238: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving 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 CAUTION: others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. distance.
Page 239: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 240: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 241: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
• Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are long-distance driving? Are the tires all inﬂated to the going slower than you actually are.
Page 242: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently.
Page 243 • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and CAUTION: transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing ignition off is dangerous.
Page 244: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, 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.
Page 245 Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes 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.
Page 246: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 247 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: 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.
Page 248: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For more information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 249: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled These hooks, when used, are under a lot of to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 250: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 251: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 252 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 253 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) × 5 = rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 254 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross CAUTION: Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 255 Two-Tiered Loading CAUTION: 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 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike box depressions.
Page 256: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Add-On Equipment Truck-Camper Loading Information When you carry removable items, you may need to put This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if a limit on how many people you carry inside your your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a vehicle.
Page 257 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: Use the rear edge of the load ﬂoor for measurement purposes. The recommended location for the cargo A. Camper Center of Gravity center of gravity is at point C for the CWR. It is the point B.
Page 258: Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on your axles. General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn’t be more consider having the pickup box removed and a than either of the GAWRs.
Page 259: Towing
Towing 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 Towing Your Vehicle components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 260: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle the advice in this part, and see your dealer for Break-In on page 2-16 for more information.
Page 261: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy If you do, here are some important points: trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the • There are many different laws, including speed limit Tow/Haul mode is to: restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 262: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent How heavy can a trailer safely be? of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the Trailer later in this section. Tow/haul is It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 263 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500* 6000 V8 3.73 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering is neither designed nor intended for this vehicle. Weight of Trailer Tongue The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo,...
Page 264 After you have loaded the trailer, weigh the trailer and then 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.
Page 265: Safety Chains
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a Carrying Hitches properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 266: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must be CAUTION: adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 267: Following Distance
Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
Page 268: Making Turns
Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift could cause the trailer to come in contact with the down, you might have to use your brakes so much that vehicle.
Page 269: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down CAUTION: while you: • start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, with a •...
Page 270: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness 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) •...
Page 271 Electric Brake Control Jumper CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all. You could have a crash in which you or others could be injured.
Page 272 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow). The ﬂip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harness will lock vehicle.
Page 273 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-40 Vehicle ............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-5 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-46 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Rear Axle ............5-47 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Axle ............5-48...
Page 274 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-68 Finish Care ..........5-96 Wheel Replacement ........5-69 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-97 Tire Chains ..........5-70 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-98 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-71 Tires ............5-98 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-72 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-99 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-73 Finish Damage ..........5-99...
Page 275: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 276: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 277: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance. You may also use Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 278: California Fuel
California Fuel 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 If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission most deposit-related problems.
Page 279: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard CAUTION: to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can be covered by your warranty.
Page 280 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (counterclockwise). It will require more effort to turn the (clockwise) until it clicks. It will require more effort to fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it.
Page 281: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: 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. Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in •...
Page 282: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to CAUTION: the lower left of the steering wheel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 283 2. Then go to the front of 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.
Page 284: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 285 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Starting on page 5-41. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on System on page 5-29 and Coolant Surge Tank page 5-41.
Page 286: Engine Oil
Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see CHECK OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45. You should check your engine oil level regularly;...
Page 287: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for Look for two things: the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. • 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.
Page 288 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 289: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 290: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 291: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter On vehicles without an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after See Engine Compartment 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance Overview on page 5-12 for on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 292 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 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 1.
Page 293: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter level is when the engine oil is changed. off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 294 How to Check Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive choose to have this done at the dealership service the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature department.
Page 295 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick handle is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for further information on location. 3.
Page 296: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while...
Page 297 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack aluminum parts.
Page 298: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank. See Engine If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant sensor, Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more and the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes...
Page 299: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 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 CAUTION: Protection Operating Mode on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 300: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get try this for a minute or so: everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”...
Page 301: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 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.
Page 302 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is be at or above the FULL equipped with an electric engine cooling fan, with the COLD mark. If it is not, you engine on check to see if the cooling fan is running. If it may have a leak at the is not, your vehicle needs service.
Page 303: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 304 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 305 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 306: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 307: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Locate the cap with this 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. symbol. See Engine 5. Remove the cap again and look at the ﬂuid level on Compartment Overview on the dipstick.
Page 308: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 309: Brakes
Brakes 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 Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 310: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 311: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help worn and new pads are needed.
Page 312: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days parts have to be of top quality and work well together if or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 313: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it start your vehicle.
Page 314 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories The remote positive (+) terminal is located near the on during the jump starting procedure, they could engine accessory drive bracket. To uncover the be damaged. The repairs would not be covered remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic by your warranty.
Page 315 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 316 6. Connect the red 9. Connect the other end positive (+) cable to the of the negative (−) positive (+) terminal cable to the remote of the vehicle with the negative (−) terminal, dead battery. Use marked GND, on a remote positive (+) the vehicle with the terminal if the dead battery.
Page 317 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and the following: damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the covered by your warranty.
Page 318: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Page 319: Rear Axle
Rear Axle 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 When to Check Lubricant for vehicles with QUADRASTEER™...
Page 320: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant: It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid •...
Page 321: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 322: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp 3. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it C.
Page 323: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
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-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL)
Page 324 A. Cargo Lamps 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp 2.
Page 325: Taillamps
Taillamps A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: C. Back-up Lamp 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.
Page 326: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamps 3157 Cargo Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Parking and Turn Lamps 3457A Headlamps High-Beam 9005 9005 or Low-Beam 9005 LL (Long Life) Rear Marker Lamps, Taillamp and 3157 Stoplamps 3.
Page 327: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 328: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 329: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 330 (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria load that can be carried and the maximum pressure Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to needed to support that load. For information on GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 331: Tire Size
(G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the support that load when used as a single. For information ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 332: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions 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 Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing without passengers and cargo. outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 333 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42.
Page 334: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers effectively.
Page 335: When To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle’s original measurement.
Page 336 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ﬁrst rotation CAUTION: is the most important. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 337: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 338: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42, for more information about this Mixing tires could cause you to lose control Certiﬁcation/Tire label and where it can be found on while driving.
Page 339: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these CAUTION: grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after Treadwear many miles of driving.
Page 340: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction – AA, A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, overloaded. Excessive speed, underinﬂation, or B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability excessive loading, either separately or in combination, to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 341: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 342: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without or how far it’s been driven.
Page 343: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 344: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart hazard warning ﬂashers. while the vehicle is raised. 4.
Page 345: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The equipment you’ll need is located under the The following information will tell you next how to use passenger’s side second row seat.
Page 346 3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. 4. Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools. To remove it, turn the wing nut counterclockwise. You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
Page 347 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and 3. Insert the hoist end use the ignition key to remove the lock if your vehicle (open end) (F) of the is equipped with a hoist lock (J). extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper.
Page 348: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Use the wheel wrench which a hook that Installing the Spare Tire allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you Use the following pictures and instructions to remove to assist in reaching the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. the spare tire.
Page 349 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen gently prying the cap out. the wheel nuts.
Page 350 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Jack Positions (Overall View) CAUTION: A: Front Location B: Rear Location...
Page 351 Front Position Rear Position 5-79...
Page 352 4. Remove all the wheel 5. Remove any rust or dirt nuts and take off the from the wheel bolts, ﬂat tire. mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 353 6. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward 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.
Page 354 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 355: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System 8. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist turning the wheel assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is wrench clockwise. designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle.
Page 356 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. CAUTION: If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6. 2. If it is visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning Before beginning this procedure read all the the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two instructions.
Page 357 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper.
Page 358 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.
Page 359: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 14. Tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable Tools and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 360 To store 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.
Page 361 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle carrier. Use the art and text following to assist you: with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2.
Page 362 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I) together. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6.
Page 363: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42 for information regarding proper tire inﬂation and loading your vehicle.
Page 364: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match •...
Page 365: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Using Cleaner on Fabric Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not solids: remove as much as possible and then affect the color of the fabric.
Page 366: Vinyl
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Leather Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let blood can be removed using the club soda water the leather dry naturally.
Page 367: Interior Plastic Components
Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth Keep belts clean and dry. or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. CAUTION: Wood Panels Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use may severely weaken them.
Page 368: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car color, gloss retention, and durability. washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it page 5-96.
Page 369: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain sap, or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Page 370: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or immediately after application. chrome-plated wheels. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire soap and water.
Page 371: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage 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 If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 372: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated...
Page 373: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) 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.
Page 374: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 375: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel 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 The fuse block access block access door. These can be used to replace a bad door is on the driver’s side fuse.
Page 376 Fuses Usage IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery HTR/AC Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Relay) (Lock Function) HVAC 1 Climate Control System Driver’s Door Harness L DOOR Connection Cruise Control, Power Take CRUISE Off (PTO) Fuses Usage...
Page 377 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Door Lock Relay RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer UNLOCK (Relay) (Unlock Function) Right Turn Signals and RT TRN RR FOG LP Not Used Sidemarkers BRAKE Anti-Lock Brake System BODY Harness Connector Power Door Lock Relay Driver Door Module DRIVER UNLOCK (Driver’s Door Unlock...
Page 378: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage Ride Control Harness The center instrument panel utility block is located SL RIDE Connection underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector steering column. BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1...
Page 379: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’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.
Page 380 5-108...
Page 381 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV — Diesel Engine. VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability IGN A Ignition Power *3 — Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT — Diesel Engine. IGN B Ignition Power *4 — Gasoline Engine; ECM I — Diesel Engine. Left Bussed Electrical Center, *5 —...
Page 382 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage IGN 1 Ignition Relay SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition Electronic Throttle Control, HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller LH HID Not Used Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Daytime Running Lamps Conditioning Relay, Turn...
Page 383 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Fuses Usage Block LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay The auxiliary electric FOG LP Fog Lamps cooling fan fuse block is HORN Horn Relay located in the engine Windshield Washer Pump compartment on the W/S WASH Relay...
Page 384: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.6 lbs 0.7 kg Cooling System Engine Driven Fan 16.0 quarts 15.1 L 16.7 quarts...
Page 385 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 386: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 387 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can on page 4-42. be dangerous.
Page 388: Scheduled Maintenance
The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 389 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 390: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 391: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect spark • plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs •...
Page 392 (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, door signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power hinges, liftgate hinge, liftgate linkage, liftgate handle pivot steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding seat...
Page 393: Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Oil Level Check (i) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to necessary.
Page 394: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 395: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 396: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Lubricants DEXRON -III Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part on the label. number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube dealer.
Page 397 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -III Automatic Body Door Transmission Fluid. Look for Hinge Pins, Transfer Case “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube on the label. and Linkage, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Folding Seats Canada 10953474).
Page 398: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts listed below 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...
Page 399: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed 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.
Page 400 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 401 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 402 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 403 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Users ............7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 404: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle •...
Page 405: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 406: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Customer Assistance Offices Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number 1-800-263-7854 (French) for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Customer Assistance Center.
Page 407: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Roadside Assistance Program General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance Col. Lomas de Bezares program.
Page 408 In many instances, mechanical failures are covered GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the when other services are utilized, our Roadside claims become excessive in frequency or type of Assistance Representatives will explain any payment occurrence.
Page 409: Canadian Roadside Assistance
To enhance your ownership Warranty service can generally be completed while you experience, we and our participating dealers are wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer minimize your inconvenience by providing several support program for new vehicles.
Page 410: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Additional Program Information Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A available for the use of public transportation such as a separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner taxi or bus.
Page 411: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of Data Recorders vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a and access to the vehicle or the device that stores number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor the data is required.
Page 412: Reporting Safety Defects
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety the special equipment that can read the information Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in if they have access to the vehicle or the device the Washington, D.C.
Page 413: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Service Manuals a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair write: information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 414: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 415 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-98 Care of Safety Belts ........5-95 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-18 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-96 Vehicle ............1-60 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-92 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Finish Care ..........
Page 416 Audio System(s) (cont.) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-61 and Cargo Lamp ........5-51 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........ 3-86 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Setting the Time .......... 3-61 Running Lamps ........5-50 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........
Page 417 Check Cleaning (cont.) Engine Light ..........3-36 Tires ............5-98 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-99 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-99 Vinyl ............5-94 Child Restraints Washing Your Vehicle ........5-96 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-33 Weatherstrips ..........
Page 418 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driving Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian At Night ............. 4-26 Government ..........7-10 City ............4-31 Reporting Safety Defects to the Defensive ............. 4-2 United States Government ......7-10 Drunken ............4-2 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-5 Freeway .............
Page 419 Engine Flat Tire ............5-71 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-19 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-72 Battery ............5-40 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-87 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-36 Fluid Coolant ............5-24 Automatic Transmission ........ 5-21 Coolant Heater ..........2-19 Power Steering ...........
Page 420 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ..........5-49 Gage High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-34 On Reminder ..........3-14 Fuel ............3-41 Heated Seats ........... 1-3 Oil Pressure ..........3-39 Heater ............3-20 Speedometer ..........3-28 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-40 Tachometer ..........
Page 421 Light (cont.) Cruise Control ..........3-40 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Highbeam On ..........3-40 Low Fuel Warning ........3-41 Malfunction Indicator ........3-36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-29 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-28 Keyless Entry System ........2-3 Security ............. 3-40 Keys ...............
Page 422 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction ..........6-2 Navigation/Radio System ........3-86 Maintenance Footnotes ........6-7 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-16 Maintenance Record ........6-15 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-14 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .....
Page 423 Outside (cont.) Power (cont.) Curb View Assist Mirrors ......2-33 Steering Fluid ..........5-34 Heated Mirrors ..........2-34 Windows ............ 2-13 Power Foldaway Mirrors ....... 2-32 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-9 ® Power Mirrors ..........2-32 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...
Page 424 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....... 3-75 Roadside Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-6 Assistance Program ........7-5 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-22 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-40 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-28 ®...
Page 425 Seats (cont.) Starting Your Engine ........2-18 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Steering ............4-8 Power Seats ..........1-2 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-91 Rear Seat Operation ........1-6 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Storage Areas Secondary Latch System .........
Page 426 Tires (cont.) Transmission If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-71 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-21 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ....... 5-62 Temperature Gage ........3-34 Inspection and Rotation ........ 5-63 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-20 Installing the Spare Tire ........ 5-76 Trip Odometer ..........
Page 427 Ventilation Adjustment ........3-25 Windows (cont.) Visors ............2-14 Sliding Rear ..........2-14 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-31 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-97 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-36 Windshield Wiper Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-26 Blade Replacement ........5-55 Warnings Fuses ............
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GMC 2005 Sierra Denali Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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