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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48

I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-42

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-48

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-78

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Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
Page 2 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
à l'adresse If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the this manual including, but not limited suivante: hybrid supplement for more to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated information. the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, Attention: Customer Service SUBURBAN, and Z71 are...
Page 4: Onstar
Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
Page 5 Introduction : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Navigation System ... 1-23 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 12. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Q. Horn on page 5 4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6 7. page 5 2.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Information Press and hold for more than This section provides a brief two seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The unlock the vehicle. doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Press the switch to lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and window. Pull the switch up to raise forth to be sure the seat is it. See Windows on page 2 20 and locked in place. Power Windows on page 2 20.
Page 14 In Brief If available, raise or lower the On vehicles with four-way Power Lumbar entire seat by moving the entire lumbar, press and hold the front control up or down. or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To See Power Seat Adjustment on raise or lower the height of the page 3 3.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
Page 16: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-10 In Brief Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split-bench Press the button once for the or buckets seats, the seatbacks can highest setting. With each press of be folded for additional cargo space, the button, the seat will change to or the seats can be folded and...
Page 17: Safety Belts
In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
1-12 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the Exterior Mirrors area behind are seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2 16. To power fold the mirrors: 1.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 See Power Mirrors on page 2 16. the vehicle is shifted out of Manual Rearview Mirror R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned Keep the selector switch in the For vehicles with a manual rearview off or to OFF/LOCK. center position when not adjusting mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime...
Page 20: Interior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Page 21: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 For more information about interior There are four positions. lamps, see: : Turns off the automatic Dome Lamps on page 6 7. headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp Reading Lamps on page 6 8. control to the off position again to Instrument Panel Illumination turn the automatic headlamps or...
Page 22 1-16 In Brief See: : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less Exterior Lamp Controls on frequent wipes. page 6 1 : Slow wipes. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6 3 : Fast wipes. Fog Lamps on page 6 6 : Push this paddle to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Page 23: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Climate Control System A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to located on the steering column the left of the instrument panel shift lever, to select the desired cluster. Use this knob to shift into range of gears for current driving and out of the different Four-Wheel conditions.
Page 26: Vehicle Features
1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two Vehicle Features speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s) transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 82 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 82.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock : Turn to manually select radio Entertainment System (RSE) and stations or press to set the bass or To set the time and date: Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see treble.
Page 28: Steering Wheel Controls
1-22 In Brief Satellite Radio storage device, etc. can be Steering Wheel Controls connected to the auxiliary port using ® SiriusXM is a satellite radio service a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the based in the 48 contiguous United USB port depending on the audio States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 29: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-23 Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle : Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 46.
Page 30: Power Outlets
1-24 In Brief Side Blind Zone Rear Vision See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 48. Alert (SBZA) Camera (RVC) Power Outlets If available, this feature will alert you If available, the RVC displays a view to vehicles located in the vehicle's of the area behind the vehicle when The accessory power outlets can be side blind zone.
Page 31: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Universal Remote System Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.
Page 32: Performance And Maintenance
1-26 In Brief When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and Press and release again to deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems. Maintenance The air deflector will retract when For more information, see the sunroof is closed. ®...
Page 33: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-27 The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on may come on in cool weather when page 10 9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System the vehicle is first started, and then on most vehicles: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 34: Roadside Assistance Program
1-28 In Brief When road and weather As the owner of a new Chevrolet, conditions are appropriate, use you are automatically enrolled in the cruise control. Roadside Assistance program. Always follow posted speed See Roadside Assistance Program limits or drive more slowly when (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside conditions require.
Page 35: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-16 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not With an active OnStar subscription, working correctly, see your an OnStar Advisor may remotely dealer or a qualified technician unlock the vehicle. See OnStar for service. Overview on page 14 1. Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows The following functions may be (Unlock): Press once to unlock available if your vehicle has the only the driver door. If is pressed RKE system: again within three seconds, all (Remote Vehicle Start): If remaining doors unlock. The interior available, press to start the engine lamps may come on and stay on for from outside the vehicle using the...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is (Power Liftgate): Press and programmed to this vehicle, all hold to open and close the liftgate. remaining transmitters must also be The taillamps flash and a chime reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen sounds to indicate when the liftgate transmitters will no longer work is opening and closing.
Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle There are other conditions which side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control can affect the performance of the CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the transmitter.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The engine will continue to run Remote Start Ready For example, if and then for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps pressed again after the vehicle has If the vehicle does not have the for a 10-minute time extension. been running for 5 minutes, remote vehicle start feature, it may Remote start can be extended...
Page 41: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote doors are not locked. So, all Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or passengers should wear the key in the driver door. safety belts properly and the doors should be locked From inside, use the power door...
Page 42: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver all the doors. door is open and the key is in the This feature will not operate if the ignition, all of the doors will lock and key is in the ignition.
Page 43: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 44 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Operation The power liftgate may be WARNING temporarily disabled under extreme To unlock the liftgate, press temperatures, or under low battery You, or others, could be injured if the power door lock switch or press conditions.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing OFF on the Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle liftgate switch on the center console. during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate to manual The liftgate has an electric latch.
Page 46: Power Assist Steps
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps Vehicle Security automatically extend from beneath This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the features; however, they do not make door has been opened. Once the the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Always unlock the doors with the 2. Lock the door with the Remote unlock button on the RKE RKE transmitter. Unlocking a Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter transmitter during the 10-second door any other way will set off or the power door lock switch.
Page 48: Immobilizer Operation
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Then reach in through the Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because window, unlock the door with the of the high number of electrical key ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ manual door lock and open the codes.
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 procedure is for programming 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors additional keys only. If all the programmed and turn it to the currently programmed keys are lost ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors or do not operate, you must see five seconds of turning the your dealer or a locksmith who can...
Page 50: Manual Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Mirrors Manually pull out the mirror head to Power Mirrors extend it for better visibility when Vehicles with manual mirrors can be towing a trailer. adjusted by moving the mirror up The lower portion of the mirror is and down or left to right to see a convex.
Page 51: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Keep the selector switch in the Folding Mirrors center position when not adjusting Power Folding either outside mirror. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the exterior automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
Page 52: Heated Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Reset the power folding mirrors if: package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a (Rear Window Defogger): preselected position when the The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 53: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming If the vehicle has a RVC, the Rearview Mirror button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be Manual Rearview Mirror Adjustment available. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, Hold the rearview mirror in the Vehicles with OnStar have three hold the rearview mirror in the...
Page 54: Power Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 55: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Down Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.
Page 56: Roof
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (B) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof. anti-pinch feature will detect the Sunroof object and stop the sunroof.
Page 57: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-19 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-38 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-24 Airbag System Check .
Page 58: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head WARNING head.
Page 59: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust the seat: Power Seat Adjustment 1. Lift the bar under the front edge Seat Adjustment of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired WARNING position and release the bar. You can lose control of the 3.
Page 60: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see Power Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the Reclining Seatbacks under support, press and hold the top Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4. or bottom of the control. Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar WARNING...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: WARNING (Continued) 1. Lift the lever. WARNING For proper protection when the The seatback will automatically vehicle is in motion, have the fold forward. If either seatback is not locked, it seatback upright.
Page 62: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Power Mirrors on page 2 16 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 20.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals seat moves back approximately The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back driver seat, outside mirrors, and the recall may stop.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one If you cannot feel temperature for the lowest.
Page 65: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats If available, the buttons are on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel on the When it is cold outside, the heated rear of the center console. seats may turn on automatically Heated Rear Seats during a remote vehicle start.
Page 66 3-10 Seats and Restraints and tumble feature or the automatic 2. Move the seatback to the Manual Fold and Tumble seat release fold and tumble desired position, and then Feature feature. release the lever to lock the Folding and Tumbling the Seat seatback in place.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-11 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard WARNING (Continued) side of the seat, to release the seatback. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 68 3-12 Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble WARNING (Continued) Feature stop or crash. Be sure to return The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into WARNING place.
Page 69: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the Sitting Position center seating position is not To return the seat to the sitting caught between the two seats position from the tumbled position: and is not twisted.
Page 70 3-14 Seats and Restraints The seat cannot be unlatched WARNING from the floor unless the seatback is folded. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Put the seat in this position only WARNING when necessary for additional cargo space. If either seatback is not locked, it Returning the Third Row Seat could move forward in a sudden from a Tumbled Position stop or crash.
Page 72: Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to Safety Belts make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: This section of the manual The seatback cannot be raised 1.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 74: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 24 for more information.
Page 76 3-20 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-21 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on...
Page 78 3-22 Seats and Restraints The adjuster can be moved up just other parts of the vehicle's safety by pushing up on the shoulder belt belt system will need to be replaced. guide. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 26. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down Rear Safety Belt Comfort...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 80: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-24 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as be removed from the guide.
Page 81: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 82: Airbag System
3-26 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-27 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 84: Where Are The Airbags
3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 86: When Should An Airbag Inflate
3-30 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle may or may not have different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear seat-mounted side impact airbags. example: impacts, or in many side impacts. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
Page 88: How Does An Airbag Restrain
3-32 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located mounted side impact and roof-rail say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 89: What Will You See After
Seats and Restraints 3-33 What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 90: Passenger Sensing System
3-34 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 92 3-36 Seats and Restraints The system determines an infant For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger A right front passenger takes If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-37 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 94 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is an unoccupied seat. If this is not WARNING pulled out all the way, the child desired, remove the object from restraint locking feature will be the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the engaged.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-39 keep the airbag system from of the seat fabric, could also If the vehicle has rollover working properly. Changing or interfere with the operation of roof-rail airbags, see Different moving any parts of the front the passenger sensing system. Size Tires and Wheels on seats, safety belts, the airbag This could either prevent proper...
Page 96: Replacing Airbag System
3-40 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, readiness light is working. See WARNING (Continued) I have to get my vehicle Airbag Readiness Light on modified. How can I find out page 5 16. passenger(s) in a crash, resulting whether this will affect my Notice: If an airbag covering is in serious injury or even death.
Page 97: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 98 3-42 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint WARNING (Continued) system secured in a rear seating position. belt. The belt force would then be In a crash, children who are not applied right on the abdomen. buckled up can strike other people That could cause serious or fatal who are buckled up, or can be injuries.
Page 99: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 100 3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which child restraint in the right front height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle seat.
Page 101: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 102 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 103: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear inspection station. For CPST seat, including: an infant or a child passenger airbag inflates and the availability in Canada, check with riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 104: Latch System
3-48 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured WARNING (Continued) rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with your collision or sudden stop and injure the front passenger seat as far child restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-49 a top tether, you must also use Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor.
Page 106 3-50 Seats and Restraints Some child restraints with top Lower Anchor and Top Tether tethers are designed for use with or Anchor Locations without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-51 anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Third Row Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 108 3-52 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, According to accident statistics, following the instructions that children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for WARNING child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating Where to Put the Restraint on position. Children can be seriously injured page 3 47.
Page 110 3-54 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten are using a single tether, the top tether according to raise the headrest or head your child restraint restraint and route the instructions and the tether under the headrest or following instructions: head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat Position) WARNING WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged A child in a child restraint in the LATCH system may not properly center front seat can be badly secure the child restraint,...
Page 112 3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee Position) restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 secured using a safety belt and it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through (LATCH System) on page 3 48 for or around the restraint.
Page 114: Securing Child Restraints
3-58 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the To remove the child restraint, child restraint, make sure it is unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and securely held in place. To check, let it return to the stowed position. grasp the child restraint at the Securing Child Restraints safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-59 the instructions that come with the Use the following pictures to child restraint say that the top strap determine the latch plate style: must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 116 3-60 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the 4.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-61 make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
Page 118 3-62 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 119: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 120: Rear Storage
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear cargo release the cover posts from the area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 121: Roof Rack System
Storage 3. Move the other end of the cover Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the forward and hold it next to the roof rack that weighs more than driver side trim panel slot. 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may 4.
Page 122 Storage If small heavy objects are placed To carry long items, move the on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm crossrails as far apart as or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside possible. Tie the load to the the crossrails and siderails to crossrails and the siderails or spread the load.
Page 123: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-34 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 124: Controls
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Universal Remote System . . . 5-52 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Programming ....5-52 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 125 Instruments and Controls ® an iPod or USB device. Press to Navigating an iPod or USB Device 2. Press and release reject an incoming call, or end a on the Main Audio Screen to scroll up or down the list, then current call.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls The rear window wiper/washer will (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push this not operate if the liftgate or liftglass Turn the band up for more frequent paddle to spray washer fluid on the is open or ajar. If the liftgate or wipes or down for less frequent windshield.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls compass is not set to the zone two seconds to select the next where you live, the compass may available variance zone. Repeat give false readings. The compass this step until the appropriate must be set to the variance zone in variance zone is displayed.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information Clock the compass. Such interference button until PRESS To set the time and date: may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS cell phone antenna mount, a 1.
Page 130 Instruments and Controls 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets WARNING one of the following: The accessory power outlets can be Power is always supplied to the Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, If equipment is connected using be sure to follow the proper more than 150 watts or a system installation instructions included with fault is detected, a protection circuit the equipment. Do not use shuts off the power supply and the equipment exceeding the indicator light turns off.
Page 132: Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6-Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 134: Trip Odometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the button for approximately one second Fuel Gauge hybrid supplement for more while the trip odometer is displayed information. resets it. To display the odometer reading Speedometer with the ignition off, press the reset button.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Engine Oil Pressure to fill up than the fuel gauge on, shows how much fuel the Gauge indicated. For example, the vehicle has left in the tank.
Page 136 5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Engine Coolant Messages on page 5 37 and Engine Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10 6 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 137: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 See Engine Overheating on system regulates voltage based on page 10 18. the state of the battery for improved fuel economy and battery life. The If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the gauge may transition from a higher hybrid supplement for more to lower or a lower to higher information.
Page 138: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls See Battery Voltage and Charging If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is Messages on page 5 35 and neither the chime nor the light buckled, neither the chime nor the Charging System Light on comes on.
Page 139: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 41. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the...
Page 140: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls symbol to let you know the status of The light should go out once the WARNING (Continued) the right front passenger frontal engine starts. If it stays on, airbag. or comes on while driving, there with the airbag system. To help could be a problem with the If the word ON or the on symbol is avoid injury to yourself or others,...
Page 141: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light result in a failure to pass a can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ A computer system called OBD II...
Page 142 5-20 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 143: Brake System Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Light dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the With the ignition on, the brake malfunction indicator lamp. system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set.
Page 144 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle For vehicles with a Driver pull off the road and stop carefully. serviced by your dealer. If the Information Center (DIC), see Brake The pedal might be harder to push system is working normally the System Messages on page 5 35 for...
Page 145: Stabilitrak Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information StabiliTrak/TCS system and the Center (DIC), have the vehicle indicator light turns off.
Page 146: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly. The vehicle the tires are significantly could be low on oil and it might underinflated.
Page 147: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 light and message should go off. of the monitored entry points is not Front Fog Lamp Light If they do not, have the vehicle closed. The light will stay on if the serviced by your dealer. alarm is arming and all entry points are closed.
Page 148: Cruise Control Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays not have DIC buttons, the trip odometer reset stem can be used to access some of the menu items. Driver Information The DIC displays trip, fuel, and Center (DIC) vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system Your vehicle has a Driver problem is detected.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-27 The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle Trip Odometer (Customization): Press to information, customization, and set/ customize the feature settings on Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP reset buttons. The button functions your vehicle. See Vehicle displays. This display shows the are detailed in the following pages.
Page 150 5-28 Instruments and Controls odometer will display the number of change if driving conditions change. Fuel Used kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven For example, if driving in traffic and Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL since the ignition was last turned on making frequent stops, this display USED displays.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-29 long as the ignition is on, even if particular moment and will change Vehicle Information Menu another display is being shown on frequently as driving conditions Items (With DIC Buttons) the DIC. The timer will record up to change.
Page 152 5-30 Instruments and Controls recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle Maintenance Schedule on been turned off. See Object information button again until the page 11 2 for more information.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-31 TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Compass Recalibration in either kilometers (km) or gain setting. This setting can be miles (mi) since the last reset for the This display allows for calibrating adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either trip odometer.
Page 154 5-32 Instruments and Controls and then the retroactive reset 4. Once the desired language is 2. While in the ODOMETER feature is activated, the display will displayed, release the trip display, press and hold the trip show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle odometer reset stem to set your odometer reset stem for begins moving, the display will then...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-33 The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then OUTPUT shows the power output to zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km the trailer anytime a trailer with odometer reset stem while the trip (5.2 mi), etc.
Page 156: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL Vehicle Messages LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, must be in P (Park). Press the trip indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE...
Page 157: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all check for the message on the DIC unnecessary accessories. Have the display. If the message is still Charging Messages electrical system checked as soon displayed or appears again when as possible.
Page 158: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls See Integrated Trailer Brake LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Control System under Towing This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime Equipment on page 9 69 for more sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear information.
Page 159: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 See Engine Coolant Temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE Gauge on page 5 14. To avoid ENGINE ENGINE added strain on a hot engine, the air This message displays and a chime This message displays when the conditioning compressor sounds if the engine cooling system engine oil becomes hotter than the...
Page 160: Fuel System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls corrected. Check the oil as soon as stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with possible and have the vehicle taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should serviced by your dealer.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Object Detection System park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM on page 9 48 for more information. UNAVAILABLE Messages See your dealer for service. If your vehicle has the Side Blind PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this OWNERS MANUAL...
Page 162 5-40 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX Messages If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the SERVICE STABILITRAK message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak ® problem with the Traction Control systems have been turned on or off.
Page 163: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as Tire Messages display when the stability control the conditions that caused the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no SYSTEM There are several conditions that longer present.
Page 164: Transmission Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls See Tire Inspection on page 10 54, checked and set to those shown on GRADE BRAKING ON Tire Rotation on page 10 54, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. This message displays when the Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10 40, Vehicle grade braking has been activated page 10 50, and Tire Pressure on...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the ENGINE Messages side of the road and turn the ignition Notice: Do not drive the vehicle off.
Page 166: Vehicle Personalization
5-44 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after Vehicle To change customization several seconds. This message also preferences, use the following Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After procedure. this message clears, the TRAILER Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in Settings Menu the DIC.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. DIC display.
Page 168 5-46 Instruments and Controls doors and when the doors will NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until automatically unlock. See Automatic made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on Door Locks on page 2 8 for more setting will remain.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2 7 for setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 170 5-48 Instruments and Controls is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) happens after the key is turned from System Operation on page 2 2 for This feature allows you to select ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. more information. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light Press the customization button until...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-49 NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired setting will remain. the DIC display.
Page 172 5-50 Instruments and Controls key is removed from the ignition or feature. See Memory Seats on MEMORY SEAT RECALL after pressing the easy exit seat page 3 6 and EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it button. earlier for more information.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-51 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start DO NOT RESTORE: The made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. customization features will not be setting will remain. set to their factory default settings. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
Page 174: Universal Remote System
5-52 Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Settings Menu System home automation devices. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any exited when any of the following garage door opener that does not page 13 20 for information...
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Park the vehicle outside of the To program up to three devices: 3. Immediately return to the garage when programming a garage vehicle. Press and hold the 1. From inside the vehicle, press door. Be sure that people and Universal Home Remote button the two outside buttons at the objects are clear of the garage door...
Page 176 5-54 Instruments and Controls different function button in Step 3 Your hand-held transmitter can than what was used for the garage have between 8 to 12 dip door opener. switches depending on the brand of transmitter. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a The garage door opener receiver Fixed Code unit.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-55 A switch in the down to right, into the Universal position could be labeled as Home Remote, when Down, , or Off. completing Step 4. A switch in the middle 3. From inside your vehicle, first position could be labeled as firmly press all three buttons at Middle, 0, or Neutral.
Page 178 5-56 Instruments and Controls C. Right Button (Down, , 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System or Off) will be used to control the Operation garage door until the garage 4. The indicator lights will blink door moves. The indicator light Press and hold the appropriate slowly.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located...
Page 180 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 181: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 182 Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically When the headlamps are turned on Headlamp High/ turns on the headlamps at normal while the vehicle is on, the Low-Beam Changer brightness, together with the headlamps will turn off automatically following: 10 minutes after the ignition is (Headlamp High/Low Beam turned off.
Page 183: Automatic Headlamp System
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. To use it, pull the turn signal lever sidemarker, parking lamps, and the toward you, then release it. instrument panel lights. The radio The light sensor determines it is lights will also be dim. daytime.
Page 184 Lighting The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See door closed. See Retained headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination Accessory Power (RAP) on parking garage or heavy overcast Control on page 6 7. page 9 24.
Page 185: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the Signals lever. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 186: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed When the wiring is connected to an to high beam, the fog lamps also go auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, off. When the high-beam headlamps pressing the bottom of the button are turned off, the fog lamps will will activate the lamp and illuminate come on again.
Page 187: Dome Lamps
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the Instrument Panel overhead console. Illumination Control They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, (Dome Off): Press the button clockwise to the farthest position to...
Page 188: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Battery Load Management For vehicles with reading lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead The vehicle has Electric Power console. Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 189: Battery Power Protection
Lighting enough at idle to produce all the displayed, such as BATTERY LOW power that is needed for very high START VEHICLE. If this message electrical loads. displays, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as A high electrical load occurs when much as possible and restart the several of the following are on, such vehicle.
Page 190 6-10 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 191: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-36 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-46 Read the following pages to Introduction become familiar with the audio...
Page 192 Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker The vehicle has Retained adjustments, and preset radio Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, stations. the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. For more information, see Defensive See Retained Accessory Power Driving on page 9 3.
Page 193 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. E. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer.
Page 194 Infotainment System BAND O. CD/AUX Press to scroll through the Press to scroll through available bands AM, FM, selecting the CD or a or XM if equipped. auxiliary device. SEEK Eject Seeks the previous station. Press to eject the loaded CD. SEEK Seeks the next station.
Page 195 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings.
Page 196 Infotainment System CAT (Category) Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD REV (Reverse) radio may have a Rear Seat Press to display a list of Press to and hold to go Entertainment (RSE) system. See XM categories. backward fast through a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) track.
Page 197 Infotainment System 2. Press the MENU button to This feature is most effective at (Information) (If Available): display the radio setup menu. lower radio volume settings where Press to switch the display between background noise can affect how the radio station frequency and the 3.
Page 198 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Digital Signal Processing (DSP): or treble to the middle position, Press the EQ button to change the Midrange/Treble) press the softkey positioned under DSP settings (only available on BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for Bose systems with the LTZ option or Treble): To adjust the bass,...
Page 199 Infotainment System ® Surround (Centerpoint 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Select this setting to enable of the following: Calibration Error: The audio Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint system has been calibrated for the Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a vehicle from the factory.
Page 200: Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Radio display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal information is not available, NO that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio INFO displays. REV: Press to manually tune to Radio Data System (RDS) a radio station in descending order.
Page 201: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 page of favorites can contain any 3. Select the number of favorites For more information, contact combination of AM, FM, or XM, pages by pressing the softkey SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or if equipped, stations. call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and located below the displayed page numbers.
Page 202 7-12 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys 2. Press the softkey located below REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab the XM CAT tab. previous SiriusXM category. to immediately tune to the first FWD: Press to go to the next 3.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-13 favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the number of favorites SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is stations available per page. Each pages by pressing the softkey moved into an open area, the signal page of favorites can contain any located below the displayed should return.
Page 204: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The SiriusXM XM Not Available: If this message information is available at this time receiver in the vehicle could have does not clear within a short period on this channel. The system is previously been in another vehicle.
Page 205: Rear Side Window Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 power lines interfere with radio Cellular Phone Usage There is enough space between the reception. When this happens, try grid lines to attach a cellular Cellular phone usage may cause reducing the treble on the radio. telephone antenna without interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 206: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-16 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, The XM Satellite Radio antenna is and debris. CD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. If an error displays, see CD Player Keep the antenna clear of Care of the CD Player Messages later in this section.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-17 If the surface of a CD is soiled, CD is controlled by the buttons on portable audio player is not clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, unit.
Page 208 7-18 Infotainment System Up to 255 files. Press and hold, or press multiple Format times to continue moving forward Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Radios that have the capability of through the tracks on the CD. extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a REV (Fast Reverse): Press Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-19 Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than 32 can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW order: characters or four pages are contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 15 playlists, and shortened. The display does not Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last 512 folders and files, the player...
Page 210 7-20 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, SEEK: Press to go to the next tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-21 The label could be caught in the alphabetical order on the CD and If a label is added to a CD player. begins playing MP3 files from that CD, more than one CD is inserted album. into the slot at a time, or an If the CD is not playing correctly, for attempt is made to play scratched any other reason, try a known...
Page 212 7-22 Infotainment System disc. If the surface of a disc is Front seat passengers can listen to Inserting a Disc damaged, such as cracked, broken, the radio (AM, FM, or XM if Insert a disc partway into either slot, or scratched, the disc does not play equipped) by pressing the BAND label side up.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-23 If loading and reading of a disc When a CD is inserted, the text tab If a front auxiliary device is cannot be completed, due to DVD or CD symbol displays on the connected, the DVD/CD AUX button unknown format, etc., and the disc left side of the radio display.
Page 214 7-24 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both (Tune): Turn to select tracks on tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the disc that is currently playing. sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-25 Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl recorded without folders or playlists. track of the last playlist has extension. When displaying the name of the played, play continues from the folder, the radio displays ROOT. first track of the first playlist. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.
Page 216 7-26 Infotainment System Track names longer than (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA (Next Folder): Press the 32 characters or 4 pages are files. softkey below the tab to go to shortened. Parts of words on the the first track in the next folder. SEEK: Press to go to the start of last page of text and the extension the track, if more than five seconds...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-27 shown on the second line of the that album have played, the player DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD display. Once all songs by that artist moves to the next album in +R/RW media, along with MP3 and are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and WMA formats.
Page 218 7-28 Infotainment System Loading a disc into the system, auxiliary input device; see Auxiliary (Power): Press to turn the radio depending on media type and Devices on page 7 31 for more on or off. Turn clockwise or format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds information.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-29 not work when the DVD is playing Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V If the DVD still does not play, refer the copyright information or the (Video) to the on-screen instructions, previews. if available. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tab SEEK: Press to go to the next (Stop): Press to stop playing,...
Page 220 7-30 Infotainment System The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause It must be manually turned on by navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing the rear seat occupant through the menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control power button.
Page 221: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 twice on the remote control, the disc Player Error: This message displays an error message, write it resumes playing at the beginning of displays if there are disc load or down and provide it to your dealer the disc.
Page 222 7-32 Infotainment System the radio CD/AUX button to begin player. If a portable audio player is Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) playing audio from the device over not connected, No Input Device System on page 7 36 for more the vehicle speakers. Found displays.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-33 FAT16 Make sure the iPod has the latest The iPod charges while it is ® firmware from Apple for proper connected to the vehicle if the FAT32 operation. iPod firmware can be vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY Connecting a USB Storage ®...
Page 224 7-34 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the start of (Folder View): Press the USB Storage Device or iPod the track, if more than ten seconds softkey below to view the have played. Press and hold or contents of the current folder on the The five softkeys below the radio press multiple times to continue...
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-35 Third softkey, 5% through the list Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: Fourth softkey, 10% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is folders or files in the pressed.
Page 226: Rear Seat Infotainment
7-36 Infotainment System Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather (Shuffle Off): Press the conditions, the RSE system might softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment not work until the temperature is off. This is the default mode when a within the operating range. The USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system...
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-37 To turn Parental Control off, press A. Battery cover on. If the light comes on, but there and hold the radio power button for is intermittent sound and/or static on B. Channel 1 or 2 switch more than two seconds. The RSE the headphones, or if the indicator C.
Page 228 7-38 Infotainment System head for best audio reception. The Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks symbol L (Left) appears on the To change the batteries on the outside bottom edge of the ear cup headphones: and should be positioned on the left 1.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-39 the RSE system. Adapter the wired headphones. See Using Audio Output connectors or cables (not included) the Auxiliary Input Jack under Audio from the DVD player or may be required to connect the Auxiliary Devices on page 7 31 for auxiliary inputs can be heard auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
Page 230 7-40 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-41 Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Enter): Press this button to could also affect the function of the select the choice that is highlighted (Power): Press this button to remote control. in any menu. turn the video screen on and off.
Page 232 7-42 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio (Next Track/Chapter): Press can be played slowly by pressing or CD, release the fast forward this button to go to the beginning of the play/pause button then pressing button.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-43 If the vehicle has a third row video Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row...
Page 234 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 236 7-46 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-47 inactive, with some radios, if the When a disc is playing in the CD or (Seek): When listening to FM, front seat passengers are listening DVD changer, press this button to AM, or XM (if equipped), press to the disc.
Page 238: Phone
7-48 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information. receive phone calls.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-49 The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
Page 240 7-50 Infotainment System 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-51 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
Page 242 7-52 Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call After each digit is entered, the Command system repeats back the digit it The list command will list all stored heard followed by a tone. numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-53 Using the Re-dial Command Press again to return to Muting a Call the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 1. Press and hold To ignore the incoming call, no the vehicle can be muted so that the two seconds.
Page 244 7-54 Infotainment System Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press and hold 1.
Page 245: Agreements
Infotainment System 7-55 Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 246 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 247: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 248 Climate Controls outlets. In this mode, the system automatically in this setting, unless (Fan Control): Turn the left automatically selects outside air. the outside temperature is close to knob clockwise or counterclockwise Recirculation cannot be selected freezing. to increase or decrease the fan when in Floor Mode.
Page 249: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls REAR: Press to turn the rear Do not use anything (Recirculation): Press this heating and air conditioning on. See sharp on the inside of the rear button to turn the recirculation mode Rear Climate Control System (Rear window. If you do, you could cut on or off.
Page 250 Climate Controls with the system off, the display illuminates briefly to show the settings and then returns to off. The system can be turned back on by pressing either , , , , the defrost or the AUTO button. Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to...
Page 251 Climate Controls The passenger temperature setting When AUTO is selected, the air maximum cooling setting. If a can be set to match the driver conditioning operation and air temperature setting of 32°C temperature setting by pressing the inlet will be automatically (90°F) is chosen, the system PASS button and turning off the controlled.
Page 252 Climate Controls Manual Operation windshield and side window vents, (Vent): Air is directed to the with some directed to the floor instrument panel outlets. (Fan Control): Press these vents. In this mode, the system buttons to increase or decrease the (Bi-Level): Air is divided automatically forces outside air into fan speed.
Page 253 Climate Controls under the vehicle while idling or The recirculation mode can also be (Air Conditioning): Press to after turning off the engine. This is turned off by turning off the ignition. turn the air conditioning (A/C) normal. compressor on and off. An indicator PASS: Press to set the passenger light comes on to show that the air (Recirculation): Press to turn...
Page 254 Climate Controls Sensors (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. It automatically turns off several minutes after it has been activated. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Page 255 Climate Controls There is also an exterior Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate temperature sensor located behind Control Only) the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in helps maintain the temperature the headliner.
Page 256 8-10 Climate Controls Mimic Mode: This mode matches outlets are located directly behind the rear climate control to the front the second row seats. The flow can climate control airflow settings. be divided between vent and floor It comes on when REAR is pressed outlets depending upon where the the first time.
Page 257 Climate Controls 8-11 To turn the system on from the rear, press any rear climate control button, except the button. Automatic Operation, If Equipped AUTO: Press the air delivery mode button until this setting is selected to control the inside temperature, air delivery, and fan speed.
Page 258: Air Vents
8-12 Climate Controls Keep the air path under the front Manual Operation Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps (Fan Control): Press these air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the buttons on the rear seat audio vehicle.
Page 259: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-24 Antilock Brake Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-24 System (ABS) .
Page 260: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-57 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel Additives ....9-57 distractions. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) .
Page 261: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 262 Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost steering wheel allows you to turn include: because the engine stops or 180 degrees without removing because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between a hand.
Page 263: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 264 Driving and Operating Read all the information about equipment tires, see the Limited Loading the Vehicle for four-wheel-drive vehicles in this Warranty and Owner Assistance Off-Road Driving manual. Information manual. Make sure all underbody WARNING Controlling the vehicle is the key to shields, if equipped, are properly successful off-road driving.
Page 265 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the For more information about loading WARNING day to make the vehicle more the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits visible. and Tires. Many hills are simply too steep Environmental Concerns for any vehicle. Driving up hills WARNING can cause the vehicle to stall.
Page 266 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle WARNING WARNING around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
Page 267 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the affects steering, accelerating, and across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.
Page 268: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water the tailpipe is under water, you will Driving on Wet Roads not be able to start the engine. Rain and wet roads can reduce When going through water, the WARNING vehicle traction and affect your brakes get wet, and it might take ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 269: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle mountains is different than driving Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown.
Page 270: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 271 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the cannot be seen or smelled. It can to the highest setting. See vehicle unless there is help nearby. Climate Control Systems in cause unconsciousness and even If possible, use Roadside...
Page 272: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire vehicle out after a few tries, it might chains on the vehicle, see Tire need to be towed out. Recovery Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 61. hooks can be used, if the vehicle wheels to free the vehicle when has them.
Page 273: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information includes the weight of all Label 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 274 9-16 Driving and Operating positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 kilograms and pounds. (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Determine the combined...
Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 276 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes WARNING and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all your vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 277: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-19 Using heavier suspension Starting and WARNING (Continued) components to get added Operating durability might not change your Never stack heavier weight ratings. Ask your dealer things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In to help you load your vehicle the inside the vehicle so that right way.
Page 278: Ignition Positions
9-20 Driving and Operating breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 64 for the trailer The control used to adjust the towing capabilities of the pedals is located on the instrument vehicle and more panel below the climate control...
Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-21 will remain active. See Retained If the vehicle must be shut off in an WARNING Accessory Power (RAP) on emergency: page 9 24. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while This position locks the ignition. pressure.
Page 280: Starting The Engine
9-22 Driving and Operating while the engine is off. Use this D (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure position if the vehicle must be starts the engine. When the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pushed or towed. starts, release the key.
Page 281: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 the engine is already running. 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: If you add electrical parts Engine cranking can be stopped 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change by turning the ignition switch to cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates.
Page 282: Shifting Into Park
9-24 Driving and Operating OnStar System (if equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Heater Sunroof (if equipped) If the cord will not reach, use a 1. Turn off the engine. These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ heavy-duty three-prong extension 2.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. Turn the ignition key to WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with fairly level ground, use the steps And, if you leave the vehicle with you. If you can leave the vehicle that follow.
Page 284: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the following: If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. do not shift your transmission into electronic shift lock release system.
Page 285: Parking Over Things That Burn
Driving and Operating 9-27 ® Parking over Things Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust That Burn Vehicles with V8 engines may have WARNING Active Fuel Management. This system allows the engine to operate WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders, monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch depending on the driving conditions.
Page 286: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the in the vehicle body from engine running. hybrid supplement for more damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine...
Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-29 P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) move the shift lever to P (Park). because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving See Shifting Into Park on...
Page 288 9-30 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization WARNING normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: conditions in order to reduce rapid engine is running at high speed is...
Page 289: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 vehicle is being used, such as with spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode a heavy load or when the a hill, use the brakes to hold the Range Selection Mode temperature changes. During this vehicle in place.
Page 290 9-32 Driving and Operating 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Notice: Spinning the tires or Tow/Haul Mode located on the steering column holding the vehicle in one place shift lever, to select the desired on a hill using only the range of gears for the current accelerator pedal may damage driving conditions.
Page 291: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 desired vehicle speeds when driving Drive Systems on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the Four-Wheel Drive (Two vehicle. Speed Automatic To disable or enable Tow/Haul Transfer Case) Grade Braking within the current When Tow/Haul Mode is selected ignition key cycle, press and hold If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 292 9-34 Driving and Operating ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak The transfer case knob is located to AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low the left of the instrument panel Drive): This setting is ideal for use will turn Traction Control and cluster.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-35 deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel and while climbing or descending message stays on, you should take Drive Low steep hills. the vehicle to your dealer for When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
Page 294 9-36 Driving and Operating transfer case. To help avoid Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to damaging the vehicle, always wait Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the for the mode indicator lights to transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-37 Shifting into N (Neutral) 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the that the transfer case is in desired transfer case shift To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) by shifting the position (Two-Wheel Drive High, N (Neutral) do the following: transmission to R (Reverse) for...
Page 296: Transfer Case
9-38 Driving and Operating This will protect the transfer case While driving on clean dry pavement The transfer case knob is located to from possible damage and will only and during tight turns, you may the left of the instrument panel allow the transfer case to respond to experience a vibration in the cluster.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-39 Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): This Drive High setting is used for driving in most If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE street and highway situations. The message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel front axle is not engaged in the vehicle to your dealer for...
Page 298: Brakes
9-40 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 299: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-41 Parking Brake brake is fully released and the power brake system under brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has driving. quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly To release the parking brake, hold stop or slow down the vehicle.
Page 300: Ride Control Systems
9-42 Driving and Operating drive off. After the driver completely Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and stops and holds the vehicle in a begins to move, the system complete standstill on a grade, HSA performs several diagnostic checks ®...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-43 taken in for service. For more The traction control part of When the TCS or StabiliTrak system information on the DIC messages, StabiliTrak can be turned off by is turned off, the StabiliTrak light see Ride Control System Messages pressing and releasing the TCS/ and the appropriate message will be on page 5 40.
Page 302 9-44 Driving and Operating When the transfer case is in 4LO, disabled. In this mode, engine If cruise control is being used when the stability system is automatically power is not reduced automatically the system activates, the StabiliTrak disabled, the StabiliTrak light comes and the driven wheels can spin light will flash and cruise control will on, and the appropriate message...
Page 303: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-45 Locking Rear Axle independently adjust the damping rear of the vehicle to maintain level to provide the optimum proper vehicle height. The system is Vehicles with a locking rear axle can vehicle ride. activated when the ignition key is give more traction on snow, mud, turned to ON/RUN and will Autoride also interact with the tow/...
Page 304: Cruise Control
9-46 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, WARNING ® disengage. See StabiliTrak System or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-47 To increase vehicle speed in 4. Take your foot off the Using Cruise Control on Hills small amounts, press the +RES accelerator. How well the cruise control works button. Each time this is done, on hills depends on the vehicle Resuming a Set Speed the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h speed, the load, and the steepness...
Page 306: Object Detection Systems
9-48 Driving and Operating For other forms of Grade Braking, Object Detection How the System Works see Automatic Transmission on Systems URPA comes on automatically when page 9 28 andTow/Haul Mode on the shift lever is moved into page 9 32. R (Reverse).
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-49 Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very R (Reverse).
Page 308 9-50 Driving and Operating is approximately between When the vehicle is started, both WARNING (Continued) 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the ground. check mirrors, glance over your system is operating.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-51 When the System Does Not Seem UNAVAILABLE message after vehicles in your blind zone, or the To Work Properly cleaning the bumper, see your vehicle is passing through an open dealer. field of view area, such as the Missed alerts can occur under desert, where there is insufficient normal circumstances and will...
Page 310 9-52 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles without Navigation the vehicle. When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the video System Camera (RVC) image appears on the navigation The RVC system displays a view of screen. After a delay, the navigation If available, the Rear Vision Camera the area behind the vehicle.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-53 The delay that is received after The symbols appear near objects Guidelines shifting out of R (Reverse) is detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline approximately 10 seconds. The symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align delay can be canceled by viewing the navigation screen.
Page 312 9-54 Driving and Operating RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if:...
Page 313: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-55 The back of the vehicle is in an The fast flash conditions are Fuel accident, the position and used to protect the video device mounting angle of the camera Use of the recommended fuel is an from high temperature can change or the camera can important part of the proper...
Page 314: Recommended Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Requirements Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is than 87, an audible knocking noise, designed to operate on fuels that commonly referred to as spark...
Page 315: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-57 Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER...
Page 316 9-58 Driving and Operating control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not E85 has less energy per liter malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is (gallon) than gasoline, so you will turn on. If this occurs, return to your greater than 85%.
Page 317: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-59 Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is death.
Page 318: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
9-60 Driving and Operating To remove the fuel cap, turn it allow fuel to evaporate into the tank and emissions system. See slowly counterclockwise. The fuel atmosphere. See Malfunction Malfunction Indicator Lamp on cap has a spring in it; if the cap is page 5 19.
Page 319: Towing
Driving and Operating 9-61 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill or other parts. opening of the container Information Then during the first 800 km before dispensing fuel, and...
Page 320 9-62 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the WARNING (Continued) the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. to be sure the brakes work. Always back up slowly and, Fully open the air outlets on if possible, have someone During the trip, check occasionally...
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-63 Driving on Grades for a few minutes before turning the 3. When the wheel chocks are in engine off. If the overheat warning place, release the regular brakes Reduce speed and shift to a lower comes on, see Engine Overheating until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 322: Trailer Towing
9-64 Driving and Operating Maintenance when Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer WARNING improperly can damage the Towing vehicle and result in costly The driver can lose control when The vehicle needs service more repairs not covered by the vehicle often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct warranty.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-65 The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required important for your safety and that of trailering equipment.
Page 324 9-66 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 216 kg (11,500 lb) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lb)
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-67 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 326 9-68 Driving and Operating Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500/2500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) 1500/2500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
Page 327: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-69 Weight of the Trailering See Weight of the Trailer Tongue When using a weight-distributing in Trailer Towing on page 9 64 for hitch, the spring bars should be Combination rating limits with various hitch types. adjusted so the distance (A) is the It is important that the combination same after coupling the trailer to the Consider using sway controls with...
Page 328 9-70 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the following trailer circuits: Package A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn adequate for the weight of the Signal...
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-71 White: Ground Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer Provisions Light Green: Back-up Lamps brakes at the same time. Red: Battery Feed* These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* the trailer wiring package.
Page 330 9-72 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles large or heavy load.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-73 The vehicle may have a Hill Start Trailer Brake Control Panel WARNING Assist (HSA) feature. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 41. Connecting a trailer that If the vehicle s brake, anti-lock has a surge, air, brake or StabiliTrak systems are not or electric-over-hydraulic trailer functioning properly, the ITBC...
Page 332 9-74 Driving and Operating Brake Display Page on the DIC to Gain setting. After the Trailer and hold a gain button to cause the adjust and display power output to Brake Display Page is displayed, Trailer Gain to continuously adjust. the trailer brakes.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-75 The Trailer Output will indicate - - - the trailer s electric brakes over-gained may result in locked - - - on the Trailer Brake Display independent of the vehicle s brakes. trailer brakes. A trailer that is Page whenever the following occur: This lever is used in the Trailer Gain under-gained may result in not...
Page 334 9-76 Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Adjusting trailer gain at speeds TRAILER CONNECTED This Page will appear on the lower than 32 to 40 km/h (20 to message will be briefly displayed DIC showing TRAILER 25 mph) may result in an when a trailer with electric brakes is GAIN and TRAILER incorrect gain setting.
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-77 message will also turn off if the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING vehicle over to the side of the road driver acknowledges this message re-appears, the and turn the ignition off. Check the message off or if the trailer wiring connection to the trailer and electrical fault is on the harness is re-connected.
Page 336: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
9-78 Driving and Operating (ITBC) system, StabiliTrak may also Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or apply the trailer brakes. The TCS/ Similar Equipment Add-Ons StabiliTrak warning light will flash on the instrument panel cluster to notify Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical the driver to reduce speed.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-79 The snow plow manufacturer or the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist in and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: determining the amount of rear Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded.
Page 338 9-80 Driving and Operating In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the axle, use the following formula: front axle.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-81 GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross The total vehicle reserve capacity WARNING (Continued) Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for the vehicle can be found in the must never be exceeded. lower right corner of the weight is less than the gross Certification/Tire label as shown vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Page 340 9-82 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 341: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-20 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid .
Page 342: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-51 Jump Starting ....10-77 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 343: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 344 10-4 Vehicle Care To order the proper service manual, Hood 2. Then go to the front of the see Service Publications Ordering vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: Information on page 13 16. hood release, near the center of the grille.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0L V8 Engine Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 346: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 13. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 14. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 348 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
Page 349: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be How to Reset the Engine Oil changed at least once a year and, Life System When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be Reset the system whenever the reset.
Page 350: Automatic Transmission Fluid
10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the System can be reset as follows: scheduled maintenance intervals Fluid listed in Maintenance Schedule on 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with page 11 2.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Apply the parking brake and vehicle until the appropriate 1. Locate the transmission dipstick place the shift lever in P (Park). transmission fluid temperature is at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger reached. 3.
Page 352 10-12 Vehicle Care 5. If the fluid level is below the the first opportunity in order to verify 4. Check both sides of the dipstick COLD check band, add only the cold check. The fluid level rises and read the lower level. Repeat enough fluid as necessary to as fluid temperature increases, so it the check procedure to verify the...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-13 6. If the fluid level is in the How to Inspect the Engine Air acceptable range, push the Cleaner/Filter dipstick back in all the way, then To inspect the air cleaner/filter, flip the handle down to lock the remove the engine air cleaner/filter dipstick in place.
Page 354: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ Cooling System WARNING filter from the housing. Care If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the should be taken to dislodge as An electric engine cooling fan hybrid supplement for more little dirt as possible.
Page 355: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING corrosion. In addition, the engine nothing else needs to be added.
Page 356 10-16 Vehicle Care coolant for the cooling system. coolant surge tank, but be sure the How to Add Coolant to the See Recommended Fluids and cooling system is cool before this Surge Tank Lubricants on page 11 12. is done. WARNING Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on...
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-17 2. Keep turning the pressure cap WARNING (Continued) slowly and remove it. cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 4.
Page 358: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment cold. If necessary, repeat coolant but instead get service help right fill procedure Steps 1 6.
Page 359: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-19 Tows a trailer. See Trailer If the warning continues, pull over, WARNING (Continued) Towing on page 9 64. stop, and park the vehicle right away. If the overheat warning is displayed See Overheated Engine with no sign of steam: If there is no sign of steam, idle the Protection Operating Mode on engine for three minutes while...
Page 360: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care distances and/or towing a trailer in engages, so an increase in fan fans will change to low speed when the overheat protection mode noise may be heard. This is normal additional cooling is no longer should be avoided. and should not be mistaken as the required.
Page 361: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 How to Check Power Steering Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid displays, washer fluid will need to may damage the vehicle and the be added to the windshield washer Fluid damages may not be covered by fluid reservoir. To check the power steering fluid: the vehicle's warranty.
Page 362 10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Brake linings should always be WARNING three-quarters full when it is replaced as complete axle sets. very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound Brake Pedal Travel fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage See your dealer if the brake pedal...
Page 363: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the WARNING wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it rear brakes for the worse.
Page 364 10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake fluid vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
Page 365: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-25 Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case surface. WARNING If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can burn the fill plug (A) hole, some lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on you and gas that can explode.
Page 366: Rear Axle
10-26 Vehicle Care heard. A fluid loss could indicate a What to Use problem. Have it inspected and Refer to Recommended Fluids and repaired. Lubricants on page 11 12 to determine what kind of lubricant How to Check Lubricant to use. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Rear Axle...
Page 367: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 out along the axle tubes and has fill plug hole, located at the front not drained back to the sump area. of the axle. Add only enough Therefore, a reading taken fluid to reach the proper level. five minutes after the vehicle has Starter Switch Check been driven will appear to have a...
Page 368: Mechanism Check
10-28 Vehicle Care The ignition key should come 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. out only in LOCK/OFF. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 41.
Page 369: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in 3. Install the new blade onto the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in arm connector and make sure your foot on the regular brake, set different ways.
Page 370: Headlamp Aiming
10-30 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wiper blade assembly, Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement and pull it off of the wiper arm. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Hold the wiper arm in position should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on and push the blade away from page 10 32.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-31 Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 9. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb Lamps socket and install the socket into If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the...
Page 372: License Plate Lamp
10-32 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall Electrical System the license plate lamp. Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Overload If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the The vehicle has fuses and circuit hybrid supplement for more breakers to protect against an information.
Page 373: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the some cases to remain off. Have the hybrid supplement for more headlamp wiring checked right away information.
Page 374 10-34 Vehicle Care I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 376 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Airbag System Engine Control Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, J-Case Usage Theft Deterrent Not Used Fuses System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL...
Page 378 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-39 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 380: Wheels And Tires
10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER 2 Headliner Vehicle Load Limits on Harness Every new GM vehicle has page 9 15. Connector 2 high-quality tires made by a Underinflated tires pose HEADLINER 1 Headliner...
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-41 20 Inch Tires possible, avoid contact with WARNING (Continued) curbs, potholes, and other If the vehicle has 20 inch P275/ road hazards. Worn or old tires can 55R20 size tires, they are cause a crash. If the tread classified as touring tires and All-Season Tires is badly worn,...
Page 382: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is See Winter Tires on page 10 42.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-43 and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (F) Uniform Tire Quality Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire section for more detail. digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date.
Page 384 10-44 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification DOT Tire Date of code molded onto the sidewall. Manufacture The last four GM's TPC specifications meet or digits of the TIN indicate the tire exceed all federal safety manufactured date. The first two guidelines.
Page 385: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 (G) Single Tire Maximum letter P as the first character in ply construction; and the letter B Load Maximum load that can the tire size means a passenger means belted bias ply be carried and the maximum vehicle tire engineered to construction.
Page 386: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-46 Vehicle Care a light truck tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional and Rim Association. accessories. Some examples of (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-47 Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 388 10-48 Vehicle Care Occupant Distribution See Tire Pressure on Treadwear Indicators Narrow Designated seating positions. page 10 49 and Vehicle Load bands, sometimes called wear Limits on page 9 15. bars, that show across the tread Outward Facing Sidewall of a tire when only 1.6 mm side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic...
Page 389: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-49 Needless damage from Vehicle Capacity Weight Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. number of designated seating air pressure to operate positions multiplied by effectively. The Tire and Loading 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Information label on the vehicle Notice: Neither tire cargo load.
Page 390: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-50 Vehicle Care When to Check Loading Information label, no Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked further adjustment is necessary. Check the tires once a month monthly when cold and inflated to If the inflation pressure is low, or more.
Page 391: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Vehicle Care 10-51 tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety Operation ability. of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent hybrid supplement for more...
Page 392 10-52 Vehicle Care located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and GM-approved tire sealant If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper available through your dealer or as soon as possible and inflate the pressure.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-53 successfully. See "TPMS Sensor could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next Matching Process" later in this functioning properly. See Buying ignition cycle. The sensors are section. New Tires on page 10 56. matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the The TPMS sensor matching...
Page 394: Tire Inspection
10-54 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE matching process is no longer cracked, cut, or snagged message displays on the DIC active. The TIRE LEARNING screen. deep enough to show cord or ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-55 inflation pressure, and check for Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) damaged tires or wheels. If the the recommended inflation unusual wear continues after the pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When rotation, check the wheel Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any...
Page 396: When It Is Time For New
10-56 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New See Tire Inspection on page 10 54 Vehicle Storage and Tire Rotation on page 10 54 for Tires Tires age when stored normally additional information. mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Factors, such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-57 replacement tires are needed, performance of the vehicle. WARNING GM strongly recommends Braking and handling buying tires with the same TPC performance may be adversely Mixing tires of different sizes, Spec rating. affected if all the tires are not brands, or types may cause replaced at the same time.
Page 398: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 15 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 399: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Vehicle Care 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 400: Wheel Replacement
10-60 Vehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement...
Page 401: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement of clearance can cause damage wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel to the brakes, suspension, Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could or other vehicle parts.
Page 402: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has P265/ If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING 70R17 size tires, use tire chains It is unusual for a tire to blowout only where legal and only when Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires necessary.
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-63 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tire. If it is used for level place to change the tire. To the wheel blocks (A).
Page 404: Tire Changing
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Use the following tools: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A.
Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-65 To access the spare tire, refer to the Hoist End of Extension Tool following graphics and instructions: K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2.
Page 406 10-66 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the wheel wrench 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to counterclockwise to lower the pull the hoist cable closer to spare tire to the ground. assist in reaching the spare tire. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-67 Jacking Locations (Overall View) 2. If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners, A. Front Position place the chisel end of the wheel B. Rear Position wrench in the slot on the wheel 3.
Page 408 10-68 Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. Front Position 1500 Models Rear Position All Other Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Front Position 2500 Models on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-69 Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is WARNING on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (B) and both jack Raising the vehicle with the jack handle extensions (C). Attach improperly positioned can the wheel wrench (D) to the jack damage the vehicle and even handle extensions (C).
Page 410 10-70 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wheel wrench WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper after replacing. Follow the torque completely. towel can be used; however, use specification supplied by the 11.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-71 When reinstalling the regular wheel Store the tire under the rear of the WARNING (Continued) and tire, also reinstall either the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, Refer to the following graphics and cause injury.
Page 412 10-72 Vehicle Care H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Pointed Down) Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide pin. Pull the pin Hoist Shaft Access Hole through the center of the wheel. Hoist End of Extension Tool Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-73 To store the tools, do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
Page 414: Secondary Latch System
10-74 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 64.
Page 416 10-76 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to 13. Disconnect the jack handle To continue changing the flat tire, raise the jack until it lifts the from the jack and carefully see Removing the Flat Tire and end fitting. remove the jack.
Page 417: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-77 Notice: If the vehicle has After installing the spare tire on your Jump Starting four-wheel drive and a different vehicle, you should stop as soon as For more information about the size spare tire is installed, do not possible and make sure the spare vehicle battery, see Battery on drive in four-wheel drive until the...
Page 418 10-78 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough warranty. Whenever possible, WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, turn off or unplug all accessories but be sure the vehicles are not on either vehicle when jump If you do not follow these steps touching each other.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-79 If the vehicle has a remote WARNING WARNING (Continued) positive (+) terminal, it is located under a red plastic cover at the An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that positive battery post. To uncover when the engine is not running first.
Page 420 10-80 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-81 Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 422: Recreational Vehicle Towing
10-82 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, see the hybrid manual for more Notice: Incorrectly towing a Is the proper towing equipment information.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-83 Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Transfer Case single speed automatic transfer Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 424 10-84 Vehicle Care After towing, see Shifting Out of Notice: If a two-wheel drive WARNING Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer vehicle with a single speed Shifting a four-wheel-drive Case) on page 9 38 or Four-Wheel automatic transfer case is towed vehicle's transfer case into Drive (Two Speed Automatic...
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-85 transfer case, the vehicle must be 2. Drive the front wheels onto the 6. Shift the transfer case to towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel dolly. See Rear Towing (Rear Drive (Single Speed Automatic 3.
Page 426 10-86 Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a See Parking Brake on Two Speed Automatic the Ground) page 9 41. Transfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from 5.
Page 427: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-87 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) WARNING can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive Rinse the vehicle well, before vehicle's transfer case into Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle cleaning agents completely.
Page 428 10-88 Vehicle Care cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free painted surfaces to remove foreign Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with matter. windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts detergent.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-89 Tires and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to exposure. leaks. clean the tires. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Notice: Using petroleum-based do not use strong soaps,...
Page 430: Interior Care
10-90 Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-91 Do not use laundry detergents or cleaners or aggressive cleaning Fabric/Carpet/Suede dishwashing soaps with may damage the rear window Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, defogger. using a soft brush attachment. If a use approximately 20 drops per Notice: Cleaning the windshield rotating brush attachment is being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 432 10-92 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth a clean area frequently to dampened with water to remove...
Page 433: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-93 Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor visibility through the windshield mats were designed for the WARNING...
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Page 435: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 436: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
Page 437 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See for more than a year. The engine oil or missing parts or signs of Engine Coolant on page 10 15. and filter must be changed at least wear. See Exterior Care on once a year and the oil life system page 10 87.
Page 438 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 28. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
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Page 440 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
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Page 442: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 443 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 444 11-10 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
Page 445 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view.
Page 446: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 447 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678).
Page 448: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 449: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 450 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 451: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 452: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 453: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 454: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 455: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Information Roadside Assistance the United States Program (U.S.
Page 456: Customer Information
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, with the sales transaction or the or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 457 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 458 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through Motors Customer Assistance...
Page 459 1908 Colonel Sam Drive assistance. However, if a customer From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca 5329-0811 the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 460: Online Owner Center
800-6273 Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours. The Chevrolet online owner 800-0122-6101 (Warranty Tracking experience is a one-stop resource Information): Track the vehicle s that allows interaction with Customer Assistance for warranty information.
Page 461: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 462 *Emergency Messages: of its term, contact the Chevrolet If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone Customer Assistance Center at outside of your residence, messages.
Page 463 Once the dealer has not possible for the nearest than 3.5 tons. reported that the vehicle has Chevrolet dealership to repair been repaired, Roadside Complimentary Transportation: If the vehicle the same day, Assistance will provide bus or...
Page 464 Cost of towing a trailer when To contact Roadside Assistance by as natural phenomena of an choosing a Chevrolet dealer that phone, use the following numbers: extraordinary nature, is nearest to the temporary earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,...
Page 465 Customer Information 13-11 Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet reserves the right to make claims are made too often, or the plate number of the vehicle. any changes or discontinue the same type of claim is made many Roadside Assistance program at times.
Page 466 13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Alternative Service: If Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare assistance cannot be provided Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, right away, the Roadside Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and Assistance advisor may give is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 467 Customer Information 13-13 If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption into the service department options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes immediately, keep driving it until it reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service can be scheduled for service, warranty repairs are required.
Page 468: Collision Damage Repair
13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can Information Your dealer may arrange to provide be compromised in subsequent you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle collisions.
Page 469 Customer Information 13-15 performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair If the vehicle is leased, the leasing these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained company may require you to have are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable insurance that ensures repairs with Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Page 470: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Driver name, address, and you are not obligated to accept a telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 471: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models Reporting Safety to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and Defects service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner publications are written...
Page 472: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
13-18 Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Government (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Center http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you P.O.
Page 473: Vehicle Data Recording And
Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 474: Radio Frequency Statement
13-20 Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing to an official request by police or website.
Page 475: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 476: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 477 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
Page 478 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Press . System responds: Call to call. ended. 1. Press . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OnStar ready.
Page 479 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles. Not Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, all OnStar services are available transmission, antilock brakes, and everywhere or on all vehicles.
Page 480 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the Advisors provide services to help information about the vehicle cannot OnStar subscription, and allows subscribers with physical disabilities work unless GPS signals are viewing of videos of each service.
Page 481 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the New antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can Vehicle Limited Warranty. The and GPS signal reception.
Page 482 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 78. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate.
Page 483 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ....13-7, 13-11 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-33 Audio Players .
Page 484 INDEX Braking ......9-3 Carbon Monoxide Break-In, New Vehicle ..9-19 Engine Exhaust .
Page 485 INDEX Child Restraints (cont'd) Cooling System ....10-14 Defensive Driving ....9-3 Older Children .
Page 486 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Emergency Entry Lighting ....6-8 ® Off-Road ..... . 9-5 OnStar .
Page 487 INDEX Fluid Fuel (cont'd) Gauges Gasoline Specifications ..9-56 Automatic Transmission ..10-10 Engine Coolant Brakes ..... . 10-23 Gauge .
Page 488 INDEX Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-41 Hood ......10-4 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 489 INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Lights (cont'd) Tire Pressure ....5-23 Tethers for Children ..3-48 Maintenance Level Control Tow/Haul Mode .
Page 490 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Older Children, Restraints ..3-41 Security ..... .5-41 Online Owner Center ..13-6 Navigation ®...
Page 491 INDEX Power (cont'd) Reading Lamps ....6-8 Seat Adjustment ....3-3 Rear Axle .
Page 492 i-10 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Safety Belts (cont'd) Lap Belt ..... .3-24 Towing ..... . 10-82 Messages .
Page 493 INDEX i-11 Secondary Latch System ..10-74 Servicing the Airbag ... 3-38 Steps Securing Child Shift Lock Control Function Power Assist ....2-12 Restraints .
Page 494 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Trailer Terminology and Sway Control (TSC) ..9-77 Tachometer ....5-12 Definitions .
Page 495 INDEX i-13 Windows ..... . 2-20 Power ......2-20 Vehicle Warning Windshield...
Page 496 i-14 INDEX NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

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