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Page 1 Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner’s Manual gmc.com (U.S.) gmccanada.ca (Canada)
Page 2: Table Of Contents
GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Infotainment System ....141...
Page 3 Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Danger, Warning, and Caution A French language manual can be obtained Warning messages found on vehicle labels from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, and in this manual describe hazards and or from: what to do to avoid or reduce them. Propriétaires Canadiens Danger A circle with a slash through it is a safety...
Page 4 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses : Side Blind Zone Alert Here are some additional symbols that may : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints : Stop/Start be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly : Tire Pressure Monitor information.
Page 5 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview Yukon Shown, Denali Similar...
Page 6 Introduction 1. Electric Parking Brake 0 240. 6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See 16. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 44 Steering Wheel Controls 0 143. (If Equipped). Traction Control/Electronic Stability Volume Switches (Out of View). See 17. Power Outlet (12V Direct Current) (If Control 0 242.
Page 7 Introduction 27. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 287. 28. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 110. 29. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133. Fog Lamps 0 137 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 138.
Page 8: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ......29 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ......30 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .
Page 9: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the remote key is still not working If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect correctly, see your dealer or a qualified the key blade for debris. Periodically clean technician for service. with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar or connected service Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely...
Page 10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with auto mirror folding, Keyless Access Operation : Press to lock all doors. pressing and holding for one second will The Keyless Access system allows for doors If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once unfold the mirrors, if enabled.
Page 11 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause Enabling Keyless Unlocking: all doors to lock if any of the following With the vehicle off, press and hold occur: on the remote key at the same time for The lock/unlock button was used to approximately three seconds.
Page 12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Keyless Liftgate Opening To program, the vehicle must be in RUN and all remote keys, both currently recognized Temporarily disable passive locking by Press the touch pad on the underside of the and new, must be with you.
Page 13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the To program additional remote keys, remote key is learned, the DIC display repeat Steps 3 5. will show that it is ready to program the When all additional remote keys are next remote key.
Page 14 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: 1. Place the remote key in the remote key Caution pocket. When replacing the battery, do not touch 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) any of the circuitry on the remote key. press the brake pedal and ENGINE Static from your body could damage the START/STOP.
Page 15: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: 3. Lift the battery with a flat object. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 6. Push together the remote key. 7.
Page 16: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control system 2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes Door Locks malfunction and the malfunction indicator or after the remainder of the 30 minute lamp is on. total running time is used, unless you Warning stop the remote start before engine The hazard flashers are on.
Page 17: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the doors from outside the The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of vehicle: the trunk or door being opened or locked. Press the button on the door handle to Press on the remote key.
Page 18: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Security Status indicator Delayed Locking If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either This feature delays the locking of the doors when your foot is removed from the brake until five seconds after all doors are closed.
Page 19: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows This can be manually overridden by pressing To open a rear door when the safety lock Warning (Continued) is on: and holding on the power door lock through the seal between the body and switch. 1. Unlock the door by activating the inside the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Page 20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the button (2) above the license plate Power Liftgate Operation Caution to open the liftglass, or press twice To avoid damage to the liftgate or Warning quickly on the remote key. Do not leave the liftgate glass, make sure the area above liftglass open when raising the liftgate.
Page 21 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on When stopping the gate at low heights it the overhead console. The vehicle must be may partially reopen. in P (Park). The power liftgate may be temporarily The modes are: disabled in extremely low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short MAX : Opens to maximum height.
Page 22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interfering with the power liftgate motion Setting the 3/4 Mode Caution or manually closing the liftgate too quickly To change the position the liftgate stops at Attempting to move the liftgate too after power opening may resemble a when opening: quickly and with excessive force may support strut failure.
Page 23 Keys, Doors, and Windows The hands-free feature will not work while When closing the liftgate using this feature, the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate there will be a short delay. The rear lights while in motion use one of the liftgate will flash and a chime will sound.
Page 24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power liftgate is turned off. The projected logo shows where to kick Lens Cleaning towards the rear bumper. The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours or more, with no remote key use or The projected logo will not be restarted Keyless Access operation.
Page 25 Keys, Doors, and Windows Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo Remote key entering projected logo Operative On for one minute detection zone Remote key left inside projected logo Operative Off until remote key button press or a door is detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes opened and closed Remote key brought in and out of projected...
Page 26: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and Vehicle Alarm System clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse Warning direction if they encounter an obstruction To avoid personal injury or property when opening or closing.
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows key a second time will bypass the To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: The inclination sensor can set off the alarm 30-second delay and immediately arm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such Lock the vehicle after all occupants have the alarm system.
Page 28: Steering Column Lock
Keys, Doors, and Windows Intrusion and Inclination Sensors Disable Steering Column Lock column, and the vehicle did not start. If this happens, immediately turn the Switch If equipped, the steering column lock is a steering wheel from side to side to theft-deterrent device.
Page 29: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows The immobilization system is disarmed remote key in the backup location. See Warning (Continued) when the ignition is turned on or to ACC/ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ACCESSORY and a valid remote key is Operation 0 8. into the right lane, you could hit a present in the vehicle.
Page 30: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to Folding Mirrors The outside mirrors may automatically move the mirror up, down, right, or left. unfold when the vehicle is driven above Manual Folding 20 km/h (12 mph), but may be folded with 3.
Page 31: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Mirror Folding Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped with power folding mirrors and : Press to heat the mirrors. Interior Rearview Mirrors the mirrors have been folded with the See Rear Window Defogger under Dual power folding mirror switch, they may not Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view Automatic Climate Control System 0 204.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The adjustment options are: Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the Press to scroll through the adjustment tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is options. Brightness automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a Press to adjust the settings using clear view of the area behind the vehicle...
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer for service if a blue screen Warning are displayed in the mirror, and The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as limited view. Portions of the road, indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode.
Page 34: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) children in the rear seat, use the window lockout switch to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 7. The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to Windows improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows Warning are up.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Briefly press or pull the window switch in the same direction to stop that window s This feature stops the rear passenger express movement. window switches from working. Window Automatic Reversal System The express-close feature will reverse window movement if it comes in contact with an object.
Page 36: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power Windows Sun Visors The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Programming may be necessary if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window is unable to express-up, program each express-close window: 1.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press or pull (2) again to stop at the desired location. Sunroof Vent Operation: Press and release (3) to vent the sunroof. Pull and release (3) to close the sunroof vent. Automatic Reversal System The sunroof and power sunshade, if equipped, have an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof...
Page 38: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ....62 Head Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? ..63 The vehicle s front seats have adjustable What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .
Page 39 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Second Row Seats The vehicle s second row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The second row outboard head restraints are not removable. The second row outboard head restraints are designed to be folded.
Page 40 Seats and Restraints When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright position. Push the head restraint up and rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked.
Page 41: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints When an occupant or child restraint is in the Lumbar Adjustment seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright position. Push the head restraint up and rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked.
Page 42: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if the Warning (Continued) vehicle is moving. The shoulder belt will not be against Memory Seats your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 43 Seats and Restraints To begin Seat Exit Memory movement 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ 2, or (Exit) until two beeps sound. To when the vehicle is turned off and the ACCESSORY with remote key 1 or 2. manually recall these positions, press and driver door is opened, or when the vehicle A DIC welcome message may indicate...
Page 44 Seats and Restraints Save preferred memory feature positions to same memory button number 1 or 2 are number that positions were saved to. Try both 1 and 2 if you are the only driver. automatically recalled when the vehicle is storing the position to the other memory turned on, or turned from off to ACC/ button or try the other remote key.
Page 45: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Obstructions When this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are If something has blocked the driver seat white. When a heated seat is turned on, the while recalling a memory position, the recall symbol turns red.
Page 46: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints unoccupied, the auto heated or ventilated The remote start heated or ventilated seats seat; for example, if a child entered the seats feature will not activate that seat. The may be enabled or disabled in the vehicle vehicle through the rear door and left the auto heated or ventilated seats feature can personalization menu.
Page 47: Second Row Seats
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats Reclining Seatbacks With the engine running, press heat the left or right outboard seat cushion. To recline the seatback: Rear Seat Adjustment An indicator on the rear climate control display appears when this feature is on. Press the button once for the highest setting.
Page 48 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Warning (Continued) position: motion. People in the vehicle could be Warning injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger If either seatback is not locked, it could seating position before driving the move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints If the seatback cannot fold flat, try Warning (Continued) moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright the seat to the passenger seating position. position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat Warning (Continued) from the Cargo Area To fold and tumble the seat: seating position before driving the 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, vehicle.
Page 51: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints The left switch folds the left seatback, 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make and the right switch folds the right sure the seat belt in the center seating seatback. position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted.
Page 52 Seats and Restraints 5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the Power Seatback Folding (If Equipped) The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold headliner. and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area. See Second Row Seats 0 46. Returning the Third Row Seatback to the Upright Position 1.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints To return the third row seatback to the Manual Seatback Folding (If Equipped) Warning upright position: A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row Seatback to the Folding the Third Row Seats from the Warning Upright Position Overhead Console 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.
Page 55: Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints If the red light on the switch is When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast Warning (Continued) illuminated, the third row seatback is not as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops in the seating position. suddenly, you keep going until something injured or killed.
Page 56: How To Wear Seat Belts Properly
Seats and Restraints Also, in nearly all states and in all Warning Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing seat belts. You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seat belt How to Wear Seat Belts Properly properly.
Page 57: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to Never wear the shoulder belt under both Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an become loose or twisted. arms or behind your back. armrest. Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints If you are using a rear seating position with The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is pull the belt across you very quickly. not attached, see Third Row Seats 0 50 for If this happens, let the belt go back instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to slightly to unlock it.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out.
Page 60: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints Seat belt pretensioners can also help tighten Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy Seat Belt Extender the seat belts in a side crash or rollover Seat belts work for everyone, including If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around event.
Page 61: Seat Belt Care
Seats and Restraints have it replaced immediately. If a belt is crash may have been stressed or damaged. Warning twisted, it may be possible to untwist by See your dealer to have the seat belt reversing the latch plate on the webbing. assemblies inspected or replaced.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard Here are the most important things to know Warning (Continued) passenger and the second and third row about the airbag system: passengers seated directly behind the to any airbag when it inflates can be front outboard passenger Warning seriously injured or killed.
Page 63: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger frontal airbag Warning is in the passenger side instrument panel. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle.
Page 64: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat or console accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag or the front center airbag, if equipped.
Page 65: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints determine the severity of the impact. the impact, when either side of the vehicle will inflate when either side of the vehicle is Deployment thresholds can vary with is struck. In addition, the front center airbag struck, if the sensing system predicts that specific vehicle design.
Page 66: What Will You See After An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Airbags supplement the protection provided least partially inflated for some time after Warning (Continued) by seat belts by distributing the force of the they inflate. Some components of the airbag impact more evenly over the module may be hot for several minutes. For If you experience breathing problems occupant's body.
Page 67: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians work on the The passenger sensing system works with Warning (Continued) airbag systems. Improper service can sensors that are part of the front outboard mean that an airbag system will not work passenger seat and seat belt. The sensors to be drivable after a moderate crash, properly.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger Warning (Continued) turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's frontal airbag if: seating posture and body build. Everyone in seriously injured or killed if the passenger the vehicle who has outgrown child frontal airbag inflates and the passenger...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove the child restraint from the 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an vehicle. and restarting the vehicle, the ON Adult-Sized Occupant indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. 3.
Page 70: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, Additional Factors Affecting System Warning centered on the seat cushion, with legs Operation comfortably extended. Stowing articles under the passenger seat Seat belts help keep the passenger in or between the passenger seat cushion 5.
Page 71: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints Inner door seals, including speakers If the vehicle must be modified because you Warning (Continued) have a disability and you have questions Your dealer and the service manual have about whether the modifications will affect system. Be sure to follow proper service information about the location of the airbag the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have procedures, and make sure the person...
Page 72: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A
Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts Child Restraints belt comfort guide, if available. See Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides under after a Crash Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 56. If a comfort guide Older Children is not available, or if the shoulder belt Warning still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.
Page 73: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children are Warning safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position. Never allow a child to wear the seat belt shoulder belt under both arms or behind In a crash, children who are not buckled up their back.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Warning tighten but cannot be loosened if it is Never hold an infant or a child while Children who are up against, or very locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an close to, any airbag when it inflates can pulled all the way out of the retractor.
Page 75: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it Warning (Continued) is, the child restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety unprotected by any bony structure. This standards. alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal The instruction manual that is provided with injuries during a crash, young children...
Page 76 Seats and Restraints The harness system holds the infant in place Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant the Vehicle positioned in the restraint. Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Page 77: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 2. Instruction manual provided with the Securing the Child Within the Child Warning child restraint Restraint A child in a rear-facing child restraint can 3. This vehicle owner's manual be seriously injured or killed if the front Warning The child restraint instructions are passenger airbag inflates.
Page 78: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints seating positions should not be used if the to attach the child restraint to the anchors Warning child restraint prevents access to or in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed interferes with the routing of the seat belt. to make installation of a child restraint A child in a child restraint in the center easier.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints the child restraint. A child restraint must Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor never be installed using only the top tether in the Center Front Seat) 0 87 or and anchor. Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 85.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints top tether always to be attached. In Canada, The top tether anchors are on the rear of the law requires that forward-facing child the seatback for the outboard seating restraints have a top tether, and that the positions and the rear of the seat cushion tether be attached.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are on the rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor located directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Caution Warning the LATCH System Do not let the LATCH attachments rub Children can be seriously injured or against the vehicle s seat belts. This may strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped Warning damage these parts.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints by the child restraint manufacturer. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint If the position you are using does to the lower anchors.
Page 84: Replacing Latch System Parts After A
Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see fixed or an adjustable head restraint was being used during a crash, new LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children and you are using a dual tether, system parts may be needed.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. Position the release button on the buckle, away from the child restraint, so If the head restraint interferes with the that the seat belt could be quickly proper installation of the child restraint, unbuckled if necessary.
Page 86: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints anchor weight limits, and instructions Securing Child Restraints (With Warning (Continued) listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Seat Belt in the Front Children (LATCH System) 0 77. close to the inflating airbag. A child in a Passenger Seat) forward-facing child restraint can be 7.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap without a top tether anchor if a national or and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat local law requires that the top tether be belt through or around the child anchored, or if the instructions that come restraint.
Page 88: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Center Front Seat)
Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child Securing Child Restraints (With restraint, make sure it is securely held in the Seat Belt in the Center place. To check, grasp the child restraint Front Seat) at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 89: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use Storage Compartments Warning the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Storage Compartments ....88 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in Cupholders Instrument Panel Storage .
Page 90: Armrest Storage
Storage Bucket Seat Cupholders Press the button to open the cover, Rear Storage if equipped. Rear Cupholders There are cupholders in front of and behind There is storage in the floor of the rear the center console storage area. cargo area. Lift the handle to access. For second row bench seat, there are cupholders in the armrest.
Page 91: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage If equipped, pull the front center armrest down to access the storage area with cupholders. Press the button and lift to open. There may be a removable divider. Bucket Seat (Denali) Bench Seat The SD card is used for navigation. Do not remove the card from the holder.
Page 92: Floor Console Storage
Storage To move the armrest forward, push forward on the center of the armrest with the palm of your hand. When Valet Mode is enabled, the center console slide is locked. See Vehicle Personalization 0 125. Floor Console Storage When the center console is all of the way Press and hold to move the center back, there is a storage bin under the...
Page 93: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Warning (Continued) Cargo Tie-Downs being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier.
Page 94 Storage on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
Page 95: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Information Displays Engine Light) ......110 Driver Information Center (DIC) .
Page 96: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Manual Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the steering wheel, if equipped: : If equipped, press to turn the heated 1. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel on or off.
Page 97: Horn
Instruments and Controls If equipped with auto heated seats, the 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades heated steering wheel will turn on when the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold and windshield before using them.
Page 98: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls If the windshield wiper lever is then moved AUTO : Move the windshield wiper lever to Windshield Washer to OFF before the driver door is opened or AUTO. Turn the band on the wiper lever to : Push the paddle marked with the within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart adjust the sensitivity.
Page 99: Compass
Instruments and Controls INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a delay Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Rear Camera Washer between wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the rear ON : Turns on the rear wiper. wiper will automatically operate continuously when the transmission is in : Push the windshield wiper lever R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper...
Page 100: Clock
Instruments and Controls signal. The compass system will 12 Volt Power Outlet When adding electrical equipment, be sure automatically determine when a GPS signal to follow the proper installation instructions is restored and provide a heading again. included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 306.
Page 101: Wireless Charging
Instruments and Controls Other equipment requiring an extremely An indicator light on the outlet illuminates stable power supply, such as when the system is enabled and no system microcomputer-controlled electric blankets fault is detected. The outlet will not provide and touch sensor lamps power when the ignition is off, the Medical equipment button is not pressed, or the plug is not...
Page 102 Instruments and Controls The operating temperature is 20 °C ( 4 °F) 3. A green will appear on the to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system the infotainment display. This indicates and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the that the smartphone is properly phone.
Page 103: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls OSS Notice Information 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder Warning Lights, Gauges, and nor the names of its contributors may be To obtain the source code that is Indicators used to endorse or promote products contained in this product, please visit derived from this software without http://opensource.lge.com.
Page 104: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays. Press to access the cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the list of available features. Press the thumbwheel to select. Not all English Standard Shown, Metric Similar applications will be available on all vehicles.
Page 105 Instruments and Controls Options source. In the main view, scroll to change the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to the station or go to the next or previous confirm and save the setting. This feature Home track. may only be available in P (Park). Information displayed here can be Navigation Speed Limit Style: Press the thumbwheel...
Page 106: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Warning, press the thumbwheel when Speed Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge Warning is displayed, or press the The trip odometer shows how far the thumbwheel on the main view to set the vehicle has been driven since the trip speed value.
Page 107: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Instruments and Controls was half full, but it actually took a little more, or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gauge moves a little while turning a corner, speeding up or braking. The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Page 108: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls indicates oil pressure outside the normal Engine Coolant Temperature This gauge measures the temperature of the operating range, check the vehicle's oil as vehicle's engine coolant. Gauge soon as possible. While driving under normal operating See Engine Oil 0 315. conditions, if the needle moves into the red warning area, the engine is too hot.
Page 109: Seat Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls the normal operating range, the charging Seat Belt Reminders system light comes on. See Charging System Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light Light 0 110. The voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. There is a driver seat belt reminder light on This is normal.
Page 110: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Instruments and Controls pretensioners, the airbag modules, the Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word OFF, and the off symbol, are lit wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic on the passenger airbag status indicator, it The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. module.
Page 111: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Caution (Continued) (Check Engine Light) run smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the This light is part of the vehicle s emission vehicle warranty. control on-board diagnostic system.
Page 112: Brake System Warning Light
Instruments and Controls The light does not come on when the If the light continues to flash, find a safe off. See Recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine) ignition is in Service Mode. place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait 0 277 or at least 10 seconds before restarting the Recommended Fuel (6.2L Engine) 0 277.
Page 113: Electric Parking Brake Light
Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off This light comes on when the parking brake Antilock Brake System (ABS) the road and stop carefully. The brake is applied. If the light continues flashing Warning Light system has electric brake boost.
Page 114: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls See Brake System Warning Light 0 111. Hill Descent Control Light LKA may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a Four-Wheel-Drive Light detected lane marking. The LKA light is amber when assisting. This light flashes amber as a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed.
Page 115: Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
Instruments and Controls Pedestrian Ahead Indicator The traction off light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, Traction Control System (TCS) has been and potentially the ESC system have been turned off by pressing and releasing the disabled.
Page 116: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Off
Instruments and Controls Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Engine Coolant Temperature If this happens, pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Off Light Warning Light Overheating 0 322. Driver Mode Control Light This light comes on briefly while starting This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 117: Four Corner Air Suspension Light
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when Terrain Mode is This light comes on when the air suspension selected. is raised to maximum ground clearance height. This light comes on when the air suspension is in Service Mode or Alignment Mode. See Four Corner Air Suspension System This light comes on when Off-Road Mode is 0 248.
Page 118: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel Caution (Continued) pressure message may also display. Stop as gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is still low, have the vehicle serviced. soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the turned on as a check to show it is working.
Page 119: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light This light comes on when the high-beam For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes The cruise control light is white when the headlamps are in use. on when the fog lamps are on.
Page 120: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light 3. Scroll to move through the list of possible information displays. 4. Press the thumbwheel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. The info pages can also be turned on or off through the DIC page Info Page Options.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls The Average Fuel Economy display shows Press the thumbwheel while this display is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor the approximate average liters per active to reset the timer. System 0 347 and 100 kilometers (L/100 km), kilometers per Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 348.
Page 122: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls Press the thumbwheel to change the Off Road : If equipped, displays vehicle pitch the instrument panel. The information selected distance. Press and hold the and roll information, road wheel angle, and appears as an image focused out toward the thumbwheel while this display is active to four-wheel drive (4WD) status.
Page 123: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. to adjust as needed. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
Page 124 Instruments and Controls HUD Views Navigation/Active OnStar View : This displays the speed view along with There are four views in the HUD. Some indicators for vehicle ahead, Lane Departure vehicle information and vehicle messages or Warning/Lane Keep Assist, trailer sway, and alerts may be displayed in any view.
Page 125: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Care of the HUD Vehicle Messages Lighting and Bulb Replacement Clean the inside of the windshield to remove Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the Wiper/Washer Systems any dirt or film that could reduce the status of the vehicle or some action that Doors and Windows sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.
Page 126: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls Under certain operating conditions, Auto Cooled Seats 4. Touch to turn a feature off or on. propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting This setting automatically turns on and 5. Touch to go to the top level of the after the ignition has been off for regulates the ventilated seats when the Settings menu.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Touch Off or On. Front Pedestrian Detection Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols This feature may help avoid or reduce the This setting enables the Rear Camera Park Collision/Detection Systems harm caused by front-end crashes with Assist Symbols. See Assistance Systems for Touch and the following may display: nearby pedestrians.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Vehicle Locator Lights Driver, or On - Passenger. Automatic Entry/Egress Assist This setting flashes the vehicle s headlamps Remote Mirror Folding when is pressed on the Remote Key. This feature specifies if the vehicle will automatically lower to make it easier to When on, the outside mirrors will remotely...
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Unlock Auto Door Lock Touch Off or On. Passive Door Lock When this feature is turned on, all doors Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Left in Vehicle Alert will automatically lock when the vehicle is If equipped and turned on, this feature will shifted out of P (Park) or when the vehicle Remote Removed from Vehicle Alert...
Page 130 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Lock Running Boards Seat Exit Memory This allows passive locking to be turned on This feature automatically recalls the Touch and the following may display: or off and selects feedback. See Remote previously stored exit button position when Automatic Running Boards Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8.
Page 131: Universal Remote System Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls Valet Mode Universal Remote System Read the instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system. Programming This will lock the infotainment system and It may help to have another person assist steering wheel controls. It may also limit with the programming process.
Page 132 Instruments and Controls Programming involves time-sensitive actions, 3. Press and hold the newly programmed and may time out causing the procedure to Universal Remote system button for be repeated. five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation. To program up to three devices: If the indicator light stays on 1.
Page 133: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls door lamp does not flash, press and hold successfully accepted by the Universal Reprogramming a Single Universal the same button a third time for Remote system. The Universal Remote Remote System Button two seconds, then release it. system indicator light will flash slowly at To reprogram any of the system buttons: first and then rapidly.
Page 134: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (if equipped), and license plate lamps. Exterior Lamp Controls ....133 : Turns on the parking lamps including Exterior Lamps Off Reminder .
Page 135 Lighting The system turns the high-beam headlamps There is a sensor near the top center of the The high beams may not turn off on when it is dark enough and there is no windshield that automatically controls the automatically if the system cannot detect other traffic present.
Page 136: Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Flash-to-Pass The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: A reminder chime sounds when the This feature lets you use the high-beam The ignition is on. headlamps or parking lamps are manually headlamps to signal a driver in front of you The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
Page 137: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting panel brightness control is in the full bright Hazard Warning Flashers position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 138. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
Page 138: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Signals Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is The ignition must be on for the fog lamps not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses to come on. and Circuit Breakers 0 332. : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. Turn Signal On Chime A light will come on in the instrument cluster.
Page 139: Interior Lighting
Lighting Press OFF again to deactivate this feature Interior Lighting Dome Lamps and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come on when any door Instrument Panel Illumination is opened, the unlock button on the Control remote key is pressed, or when the ignition is switched off.
Page 140: Lighting Features
Lighting Exit Lighting if equipped, may show the voltage moving up or down. This is normal. If there is a Some exterior lamps come on at night, or in problem, an alert will be displayed. areas with limited lighting, when the driver The battery can be discharged at idle if the door is opened after the ignition is turned electrical loads are very high.
Page 141: Battery Power Protection
Lighting displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. Battery Power Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep the battery from running down.
Page 142: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment System Navigation Symbols ....166 Introduction Destination ......167 Read the following pages to become familiar OnStar System .
Page 143: Overview
Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting favorite Overview stations, setting the tone, and adjusting Infotainment System the speakers. The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, controls on the Set up phone numbers in advance so they center stack, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition.
Page 144: Steering Wheel Controls
Infotainment System USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to Steering Wheel Controls BACK the beginning of the current or Press to return to the previous previous track. Press and hold to display in a menu. quickly reverse through a track. Release to return to playing speed. Turn to highlight a feature.
Page 145: Using The System
Infotainment System Phone Apple CarPlay Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone If equipped, touch the Apple CarPlay icon to main page. See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using activate Apple CarPlay after a supported a Phone) 0 181 or device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth (Overview) 0 180.
Page 146 Features are subject to occurs when an icon or option is touched on change. For more information, see the display or when controls on the center www.my.gmc.com/learn. stack are pressed. OnStar Services Infotainment Gestures If equipped, touch the OnStar Services icon...
Page 147 Infotainment System done up, down, right, or left. This feature is Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a Pinch only available when vehicle is parked and list, pan the map, or change page views. Do not in motion. this by placing a finger on the display then moving it rapidly up and down or right Nudge...
Page 148: Software Updates
Infotainment System Software Updates Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by using the From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped) controls on the infotainment display or by option, press on the center stack Over-the-Air Software Updates tapping/dragging the crosshair. to search for the previous or next strong station or channel.
Page 149: Hd Radio Technology
Infotainment System Direct Tune display. Directly enter a station If equipped, HD Radio multicast stations Storing Radio Station Presets or channel using the keypad. When a new cannot be tuned directly through the Direct Favorites show in the area at the top of the station or channel is entered, the Tune feature.
Page 150: Radio Data System (Rds)
Infotainment System From the Now Playing display, touch the HD HD Radio Troubleshooting This system relies on receiving specific Radio icon to turn HD on or off. information from these stations and only Digital Audio Delay : Wait for the signal to works when the information is available.
Page 151: Radio Reception
Infotainment System SiriusXM with 360L reduce interference, some static can occur, Mobile Device Usage especially around tall buildings or hills, SiriusXM with 360L interface has enhanced Mobile device usage, such as making or causing the sound to fade in and out. in-vehicle listening experience for receiving calls, charging, or just having the subscribers.
Page 152 Infotainment System stack. These ports are for data and charging. Gracenote Use the following when playing an active There may also be two USB ports at the USB source: When plugging in a USB device, Gracenote rear of the center console and a USB port on service builds voice tags for music.
Page 153 Infotainment System side. Select A-Z to view a display that will Songs: 3. Touch an album or All Songs to view a show all letters of the alphabet and select list of songs. 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the letter to go to.
Page 154: Bluetooth Audio
To view supported devices, see favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first Volume and song selection may be my.gmc.com/learn. song of the genre begins to play. controlled by using the infotainment controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is...
Page 155: Onstar System
Infotainment System Manage Bluetooth Devices OnStar System Features are subject to change. For more information, see my.gmc.com/learn or From the Home Page: 4G LTE press 1. Touch Audio. If equipped with 4G LTE, up to seven Services 2. Touch More.
Page 156: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System if equipped. Select Turn-by-Turn Directions The RSI system may not operate properly Home Screen from the Services tab of the OnStar app to until the temperature is above 20 °C ( 4 °F) call an Advisor or select a recent or favorite and below 55 °C (131 °F).
Page 157 Infotainment System Navigate (if equipped): Touch to access the The HDMI input allows an HDMI A/V cable navigation system. See Using the Navigation to be connected from an auxiliary device System 0 163. such as a camcorder, video game system, or Apple device.
Page 158 Infotainment System Browse: Touch Browse to display the USB1 & USB 2: Shows the content in the Touch USB Video and the most recent Video browser menu. See Video Browser media source connected to USB ports viewed USB video will begin playback from later in this section.
Page 159 Infotainment System The audio content information such as Audio Browser WiFi-Direct. The system supports two title, artist, and album. Miracast device connections at a time (one Touch Browse to go to the audio browser for each screen) and allows both screens to The tracks album art.
Page 160 Infotainment System Once any Miracast device has been : Touch to hide the status bar. (Headphones): Touch to access the successfully connected to the RSI system, Swipe up the bottom of the screen to Bluetooth Headphone Setup menu. See the device connects to the RSI system display the status bar again.
Page 161 Infotainment System To turn Video Voice Over on or off, touch 4. Select your Bluetooth headphones from Remember Screen Power Status the list. Touch OK once the Pairing , touch the toggle and then press OK to The system remembers the last power state Successful pop-up displays.
Page 162 Infotainment System RSI Video App Front Screen The current source from the desired Rear Playback Controls USB Sources Screen can also be shown on the other Rear The RSI Video App will allow a front user to Screen by pressing the Share button on the control the Rear Seat Video Screen sources.
Page 163 Infotainment System or 2 switch, and a volume control. The Use the volume control on the headphones (Play or Pause): Touch to play digital headphones cannot be interchanged to adjust the volume. or touch to pause depending on the with previous models of GM headphones. current selection.
Page 164: Using The Navigation System
Infotainment System 4. Replace the battery door and tighten the headphones experience static or dropouts, statement to be confirmed. If available and screw. place your mobile device away from the signed into a profile, it is also suggested to rear seat displays. enable and confirm Predictive Navigation.
Page 165 Infotainment System Settings Navigation Map View Places on Map should be on by default. Select and enter Home and/or Work address Edit Destination (if a route has been set) and save. Avoid on Route (if a route has been set) Touch Settings to view Map and Navigation Settings.
Page 166 Infotainment System Map Colors Route Preferences being heard, volume can also be adjusted using the knob on the center stack or the Auto Touch to automatically change Touch to access the Route Preferences. The volume switch on the steering wheel. modes based on lighting conditions.
Page 167: Maps
Infotainment System Ask Before Rerouting (Default) If the Telenav Privacy Statement The SD card has been removed from the system detects there is a traffic issue slot: SD card has been removed. Navigation Version ahead, it will display a pop-up with (Error Code).
Page 168: Destination
Infotainment System This is the vehicle s current location icon Destination during inactive guidance mode. Once a user Receiving Destination Directions from profile is created, the current location icon Different Sources can be customized. Destinations can be received or transferred This icon indicates the vehicle s current from different sources to the Nav application location and direction on the map.
Page 169 Infotainment System 4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch 2. Touch Edit Destinations. airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, gas Add to Trip or replace the current stations, tourist attractions, and historical Modify destination order by touching destination by touching New Destination. monuments.
Page 170 Infotainment System Pan the map. 2D Heading Up: 2D map with the vehicle Junction View pointing up. In this mode, the current Use two fingers to tilt down and change When a vehicle is on the highway and location icon will always head up and the from 2D to 3D.
Page 171 Infotainment System then touch Map Preferences to access Highway Exits List Destination, and Traffic Indicator are Auto-Zoom. This feature can be enabled or displayed in a panel pinned on the right of disabled. the display. Directions Navigation Next Turn Maneuver Alert Touch the menu option next to the next If the Navigation application is not open when a near maneuver prompt is given, it is...
Page 172 Infotainment System Incident Reports (If Equipped) Accessing Favorites Recenter Position Icon Incident report icons, along with traffic flow In the Nav application, view the Favorites Touch the Recenter Position arrow in the data, display on the map during both active middle of the map view to reset the map to list by touching in the search bar along...
Page 173 Infotainment System Smart POI Icons on Map (If Equipped) attempt to display nearby parking Search While in Motion with No Front Seat destinations with pricing information, Passenger Present if available. The search display will not allow changes or Report an Issue Using POI Details (If text input with the keyboard when the Equipped) vehicle is in motion.
Page 174: Onstar System
Infotainment System OnStar System After touching the Turn-by-Turn Directions Global Positioning System (GPS) icon, select destinations from Recents or With a connected plan, an OnStar Advisor If equipped, the position of the vehicle is Favorites. Recents or Favorites will be empty can download a destination to the vehicle or determined by using satellite signals, various if this is the first use.
Page 175: Vehicle Positioning
Infotainment System The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect. Automatic rerouting might display a route Vehicle Positioning returning to the set waypoint if heading This is the first navigation use after the At times, the position of the vehicle on the for a destination without passing through map data is updated.
Page 176: Database Coverage Explanations
Generally, only complex tasks that require change. For more information on this multiple manual interactions to complete Over-the-Air-Vehicle Map Updates feature, see my.gmc.com/learn. are supported by voice commands. If equipped, the infotainment system can For example, tasks that take more than one Database Coverage Explanations receive map updates over the air.
Page 177 Infotainment System Hybrid Speech Recognition There are three voice prompt modes the voice recognition dialog will progress in supported: the same way as if the selection were made If equipped, this feature helps distinguish using a voice command. Once the system Informative verbal prompts: This type of words by using Internet-based information completes the task, or the session is...
Page 178 Infotainment System Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands place, such as an Address, Intersection, When a display contains a list, there may be POI, or Contact. If Address or Intersection options that are available but not displayed. Voice recognition can understand commands is selected, the second command is to The list on a voice recognition screen that are naturally stated in sentence form or...
Page 179 Infotainment System Help Tune to <FM frequency> FM HD : Tune to Play Song : Begin a dialog to enter a the HD Radio station (if equipped) whose specific song name. Say Help on any voice recognition display frequency is identified in the command. and the help prompt for the display is Play Song <song name>...
Page 180 Infotainment System Play Episode : Begin a dialog to enter a There are no restrictions if the number of The system will provide feedback the first specific name. files and albums is fewer than 12,000. When time voice recognition is initiated if it has the number of files connected to the system become apparent that any of these limits Play Episode <episode name>...
Page 181: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System The name must be precisely spoken. Redial : Initiate a call to the last dialed Phone Nicknames or short names for the number. businesses will not likely be found. Lesser Bluetooth (Overview) Switch Phone : Select a different known businesses might have to be located connected cell phone for outgoing calls.
Page 182: Phone)
A Bluetooth smartphone with music front audio system speakers and overrides with the Bluetooth system. See my.gmc.com capability can be paired to the vehicle as the audio system. The volume level while on...
Page 183 Infotainment System 2. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page 8. If the vehicle name does not appear on 3. Touch Phones to access all paired and all or the phone icon on the shortcut tray your cell phone, there are a few ways to connected cell phones and mobile near the bottom of the display.
Page 184 Infotainment System While the active call is on the handset, If needed, touch the Secondary Phone while 3. Touch the information icon next to the touch the Handset option to switch to the in the Phones list to swap it into the connected cell phone to display the cell hands-free mode.
Page 185 Infotainment System 2. Touch Recents. Three-Way Calling Press on the steering wheel controls. 3. Touch the name or number to call. Touch Answer on the infotainment Three-way calling must be supported on the display. Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the Making a Call Using the Keypad wireless service carrier to work.
Page 186: Apple Carplay And Android Auto
Infotainment System Connecting the phone over Bluetooth. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a on the Home Page will illuminate depending If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple Phone) 0 181 or on the smartphone.
Page 187: Settings
For Automatic Time and Date: Touch Off or androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support see instructions, in the U.S. see my.gmc.com or On to enable or disable automatic update www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or in Canada see mygmc.ca or mongmc.ca.
Page 188 Infotainment System Select Time Zone: Touch to manually set Wi-Fi Hotspot services. Emergency services and phone the time zone. Touch a time zone from calls, such as calls with OnStar Advisors or Touch and the following may display: the list. others, will not be affected when Off is Wi-Fi Services: This allows devices to use selected.
Page 189 Infotainment System Audio Cues: This feature determines if Audio Feedback Speed: Touch Slow, Display sounds play when the infotainment Medium, or Fast to adjust how quickly Touch and the following may display: system starts up and shuts down. This the voice recognition system speaks. Mode: This adjusts the appearance of the feature can be turned off or on.
Page 190 Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle software subject to change. For more information on you have saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, 20, updates requires Internet connectivity, which this feature, see my.gmc.com/learn. 25, 30, 35, or 40. can be accessed through the vehicle s Preferences...
Page 191 Infotainment System Erase Settings and Personal Data: Erases Manage Favorites: Touch to display a list Apps app data settings, user profiles, and of Audio, Mobile Devices, and Navigation If equipped, touch and the following may personal data including navigation and favorites.
Page 192 Infotainment System Manage Phones: Select to connect to a Auto Heated Seats: This setting Manage History different phone source, disconnect a automatically turns on and regulates the Predictive Navigation phone, or delete a phone. heated seats when the cabin temperature About is cool.
Page 193: Teen Driver
Infotainment System OnStar Phone TTY Mode: This enables the Internet. Check your registered e-mail Delete Profile OnStar cell phone TTY mode. account for an activation e-mail to complete Touch to remove the profile from the the verification process. Touch Disable or Enable. vehicle.
Page 194 Infotainment System Change Teen Driver settings. 6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch 2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle Setup Keys. must be in P (Park). For manual Change or clear the Teen Driver PIN. transmissions, the vehicle must be If the transmitter key has not Access or delete Report Card data.
Page 195 Infotainment System The radio will mute when the driver seat Enhanced Low Fuel Warning (if equipped) On certain vehicles, when the Speed Limiter belt, and in some vehicles the front When the vehicle is low on fuel, the is turned ON, the vehicle s maximum passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
Page 196: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System Forward Collision Alerts the number of Report Card Data times the driver was notified when Cumulative Data is saved for all trips until approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly the Report Card is reset or until the and at potential risk for a crash. maximum count is exceeded.
Page 197 Infotainment System Canada Customers If you decide to continue service after your www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677. trial, your selected subscription plan will automatically renew thereafter. You will be It is prohibited to copy, decompile, charged at then-current rates. Fees and taxes disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, apply.
Page 198 Infotainment System HD Radio Technology manufactured under Music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., This application or device may contain license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. content belonging to Gracenote s providers. and Foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD, Gracenote Software, copyright ©...
Page 199 Infotainment System ownership rights. Under no circumstances or additional data types or categories that NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE will Gracenote become liable for any Gracenote may provide in the future and is IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. payment to you for any information that free to discontinue its services at any time.
Page 200 Infotainment System Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © only be transferred or sold as a complete Queen's Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post set as provided to you and not as a subset MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology ®...
Page 201 Infotainment System No Warranty SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY, AND YOU ARE allow certain liability exclusions or damages NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH limitations, so to that extent the above may This Data is provided to you as is, and you ADVICE OR INFORMATION.
Page 202 Infotainment System any and all disputes, claims, and actions NOTICE OF USE Free Type Project arising from or in connection with the Data CONTRACTOR (MANUFACTURER/ SUPPLIER) Portions of this software are copyright © provided to you hereunder. 2010 The FreeType Project NAME: Government End Users (http://www.freetype.org).
Page 203 Infotainment System Subject to the terms and conditions of this CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES), License, QSSC hereby grants you a limited, OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT EVEN IF QSSC, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE the Software in the Product for the purpose...
Page 204 Infotainment System The trademark attribution requirements for the Licensed Trademarks may be viewed at http://www.linotype.com/2061-19414/ trademarks.html. END USER NOTICE The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such marks in this product does not imply any sponsorship, approval, or endorsement by such companies of this product.
Page 205: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Dual Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. System ......204 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 206 Climate Controls Front Climate Control Display The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, Automatic Operation driver and passenger temperatures, and Sync The system automatically controls the fan settings can be controlled by touching speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and CLIMATE on the infotainment Home Page or recirculation in order to heat or cool the the climate button in the climate control vehicle to the desired temperature.
Page 207 Climate Controls Manual Operation For best results, clear all snow and ice from Air Delivery Mode Control : Press the windshield before defrosting. to change the direction of the Fan Control : Turn clockwise or airflow. Any combination of the three counterclockwise to increase or decrease the : Press to turn on recirculation.
Page 208 Climate Controls If equipped with heated outside mirrors, Sensors Rear Climate Control System press to turn them on or off. See Heated The rear climate control system is located Mirrors 0 30. on the rear of the center console storage. The rear climate settings can be adjusted Caution with this system.
Page 209 Climate Controls Automatic Operation MODE : Press to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the AUTO : Press AUTO to automatically control button until the desired mode appears on the temperature, air delivery, and fan speed the display.
Page 210 Climate Controls Keep the air path under the front seats Yukon/Yukon XL is shown, Denali similar clear of objects to help circulate the air Move the slider knobs to change the inside of the vehicle more effectively. direction of the airflow. To close the vent Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors adjust slider knob away from you.
Page 211 Climate Controls 2. Press the sides of the glove box bin inward to clear the stoppers and rotate downward to lower the bin. 1. Open the lower glove box door 4. Pull the lever (1) on the left side of the completely.
Page 212 Climate Controls be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other...
Page 213: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance Systems Engine Exhaust ......231 Driver Assistance Systems ... . . 260 Running the Vehicle While Parked .
Page 214: Driving Information Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Driving and Operating Towing Equipment ....287 Driving Information Distracted Driving Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ... . . 295 Distraction comes in many forms and can Trailering App .
Page 215: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is parked to Assume that other road users Control of a Vehicle retrieve items that have fallen to the (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) Braking, steering, and accelerating are floor. are going to be careless and make important factors in helping to control a mistakes.
Page 216: Steering
Driving and Operating applied. Once the power assist is used up, it Electric Power Steering Steering in Emergencies can take longer to stop and the brake pedal There are some situations when steering This vehicle has electric power steering. will be harder to push. around a problem may be more effective It does not have power steering fluid.
Page 217: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, solid surface. For contact information about and steer the way you want the vehicle if there is nothing in the way, steer the the original equipment tires, see the to go.
Page 218 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, When possible, drive straight up or down Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving or grasses or disturb wildlife. the hill. Warning Do not park over things that burn. See Slow down when approaching the top of Parking over Things That Burn 0 231.
Page 219 Driving and Operating Avoid turns that take the vehicle across 2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the Warning (Continued) the incline of the hill. A hill that can be engine. driven straight up or down might be too case overrides the transmission.
Page 220: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating under water. Do not turn off the ignition Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) when driving through water. If the exhaust pipe is under water, the engine will not Always get out on the uphill side of the the ice; you and your passengers could start.
Page 221: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Shift to a lower gear when going down types of driving conditions and avoid driving road is wet enough and you are going fast steep or long hills. through large puddles and deep-standing or enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it flowing water.
Page 222: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Winter Driving Warning (Continued) Blizzard Conditions Driving on Snow or Ice Fully open the air outlets on or under Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal the instrument panel. Snow or ice between the tires and the road for help.
Page 223: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating If stuck too severely for the traction system get the vehicle out after a few tries, it Caution to free the vehicle, turn the traction system might need to be towed out. If the vehicle Never use recovery hooks to tow the off and use the rocking method.
Page 224 Driving and Operating A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Warning Information label is attached to the Limit Do not load the vehicle any heavier center pillar (B-pillar). The tire and Locate the statement "The combined than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating loading information label shows the weight of occupants and cargo...
Page 225 Driving and Operating safely exceed the available cargo and 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) luggage load capacity calculated in 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg Step 4. (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) If your vehicle will be towing a 3.
Page 226 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label actual loads on the front and rear axles, Caution weigh the vehicle at a weigh station. Overloading the vehicle may cause Your dealer can help with this. Be sure damage. Repairs would not be covered by to spread your load equally on both the vehicle warranty.
Page 227: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Never stack heavier things, like New Vehicle Break-In See Trailer Towing 0 284 for the suitcases, inside the vehicle so trailer towing capabilities of the Caution that some of them are above the vehicle and more information.
Page 228 Driving and Operating interference to the Keyless Access system. The vehicle may have an electric steering 5. Set the parking brake. See Electric See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System column lock. The lock is activated when the Parking Brake 0 240. Operation 0 8.
Page 229: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating Service Mode Shift the vehicle into P (Park) or N (Neutral). Caution To restart the engine when the vehicle is This power mode is available for service and Cranking the engine for long periods of already moving, use N (Neutral) only. diagnostics, and to verify the proper time, by trying to start the engine operation of the malfunction indicator lamp...
Page 230: Stop/Start System
Driving and Operating Stop/Start System Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto Auto Stop Disable Switch Starts may occur because: This vehicle has a Stop/Start system to shut The climate control settings require the off the engine to help conserve fuel. It has engine to be running to cool or heat the components designed for the increased vehicle interior.
Page 231: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating Infotainment System 2. Press the P (Park) switch on the center Warning (Continued) stack. Power Windows (during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door always set the parking brake and shift 3. Press ENGINE START/STOP to turn the is opened) the vehicle to P (Park).
Page 232: Parking Over Things That Burn
Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a power is required, such as passing or Engine Exhaust Driver Information Center (DIC) message merging onto a freeway, the system will may be displayed. Check that the ignition is maintain full 8-cylinder operation.
Page 233: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission If ENGINE START/STOP is pressed twice while Warning (Continued) at a relatively high speed, the engine will turn off and the transmission will If unusual fumes are detected or if it is automatically shift to N (Neutral). Once the suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle is stopped, P (Park) can be selected.
Page 234 Driving and Operating This vehicle is equipped with an electronic To shift out of R (Reverse): Caution transmission. The R (Reverse) and D (Drive) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with shift switches are designed to prevent 2.
Page 235 Driving and Operating Car Wash Mode is not to be used for vehicle Car Wash Mode (Engine Off Driver out of Car Wash Mode (Engine On Driver out of towing. If the vehicle needs to be towed, Vehicle) Vehicle) see Towing the Vehicle 0 371 To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the engine off and the vehicle unoccupied:...
Page 236: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating D : This position is for normal driving. Manual Mode 2. Press the plus or minus button to If more power is needed for passing, press increase or decrease the gear range Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode the accelerator pedal down.
Page 237: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating hills or mountain grades, when towing, Caution Caution or when hauling heavy loads. See Driver Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Mode Control 0 245 to activate Tow/ Extended high-speed operation in 4 Haul Mode. 4 and 4 (if equipped) for an extended may damage or shorten the life of the period of time.
Page 238 Driving and Operating If equipped, the transfer case controls are based on driving conditions. This setting Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the DIC used to shift into and out of four-wheel provides slightly lower fuel economy message disappears, the 4x4 graphic stops drive.
Page 239 Driving and Operating Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the With the vehicle moving less than Caution DIC message disappears, the 4x4 graphic 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in Shifting the transmission into gear before stops flashing and the current setting is N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
Page 240 Driving and Operating If the parking brake and/or brake pedal Single Speed Transfer Case 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High) : Use for driving is not applied within 20 seconds, the on most streets and highways. The front transfer case will remain in the original axle is not engaged.
Page 241: Electric Brake Boost
Driving and Operating The actual 4x4 shift request is only made Electric Parking Brake after the button is released. The 4x4 graphic will remain flashing until the shift request has completed. A DIC message displays. Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the DIC message disappears, the 4x4 graphic stops flashing, and the If there is a problem with ABS, this warning current setting is indicated.
Page 242: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating Before leaving the vehicle, check the red If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is Caution parking brake status light to ensure that the moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long Driving with the parking brake on can parking brake is applied.
Page 243: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating apply the brake pedal as the driving HSA is available when the vehicle is facing wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages uphill in a forward gear, or when facing the vehicle on the intended path. Trailer when the brake pedal is released.
Page 244 Driving and Operating comes on, and the appropriate message will 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. To turn off only TCS, press and release appear on the Driver Information 3. Start the engine. The traction off light displays in the Center (DIC).
Page 245: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)
Driving and Operating For vehicles with four corner air suspension If HDC is to be used for more than StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically turn on if three minutes or on grades steeper than the vehicle exceeds 32 km/h (20 mph). 25%, the transfer case should be put into Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 ) to reduce the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) possibility of brake overheating.
Page 246: Driver Mode Control
Driving and Operating When enabled, if the vehicle speed is above To activate Terrain mode, press the Terrain 30 km/h (19 mph) and below 60 km/h Mode button located next to the (37 mph), a DIC message will display. Mode knob. Tour : Use for normal city and highway Driver Mode Control driving to provide a smooth ride.
Page 247 Driving and Operating transmission shift pattern, ride height, Snow/Ice Mode : Snow/Ice improves suspension, steering, AWD, eSLD, ESC vehicle acceleration on snow and ice covered performance and TCS performance. roads. When active, Snow/Ice Mode will adjust acceleration to optimize traction on When the vehicle comes to a stop on an slippery surfaces.
Page 248: Magnetic Ride Control
Driving and Operating Terrain Mode is only available on vehicles Terrain Mode Drive equipped with the single speed Select Expected Vehicle Behavior Ideal Terrain transfer case. Minor deceleration when off Grassy fields, Terrain Mode can only be active when: throttle and mild ability to mild two tracks, Vehicle speed is less than 80 km/h Drive (L3-Lx)
Page 249: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating Locking Rear Axle Changing Ride Height Warning Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give To help avoid personal injury or death, more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, always select the lowest ride height for or gravel. It works like a standard axle most the current driving conditions.
Page 250 Driving and Operating Turn the knob left or right to select the (19 mph). This gives the driver more (50 mph), the vehicle will lower to Normal desired ride height in the menu. To finalize flexibility when lowering to Entry/Exit Height.
Page 251 Driving and Operating Aerodynamic Height is 20 mm (0.75 in) automatically enabled when the vehicle is requested, a Leveling System Unavailable lower than Normal Height. This ride height put on a hoist or a floor jack is used to raise message will be displayed in the instrument lowers the vehicle at higher vehicle speeds a corner.
Page 252: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Cruise Control When road conditions allow you to safely SET : Press the control down briefly to set use it again, cruise control can be turned the speed and activate cruise control. back on. If cruise control is already engaged, use to Warning decrease vehicle speed.
Page 253: Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
Driving and Operating Once the vehicle reaches about 40 km/h Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise For other forms of descent control, see Hill (25 mph) or more, press RES+ up briefly. The Control Descent Control (HDC) 0 244, Automatic vehicle returns to the previously set speed.
Page 254 Driving and Operating The following gap is the following time (or Warning (Continued) Warning distance) between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path, the camera s view; or when the ACC has limited braking ability and may moving in the same direction.
Page 255 Driving and Operating Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise : Press to turn the system on or off. The Warning Control indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when ACC is turned on. Always check the cruise control indicator To switch between ACC and regular cruise on the instrument cluster to determine RES+ : Press briefly to resume the previous control, press and hold...
Page 256 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is moving more than 5 km/h 4. Remove foot from the accelerator pedal. will now cruise at the higher speed. (3 mph), it returns to the previous set When the accelerator pedal is pressed, After ACC is set, it may immediately apply speed.
Page 257 Driving and Operating Pressing RES+ when there is no longer a If stopped with the brake applied, press Changing the gap setting automatically vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is or hold SET until the desired set speed is changes the alert timing sensitivity (Far, pulling away and the brake is not applied displayed.
Page 258 Driving and Operating or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat (if come on. The automatic braking may feel or Warning (Continued) equipped) will pulse five times. See sound different than if the brakes were Collision/Detection Systems under Vehicle applied manually. This is normal. vehicle it has never detected moving.
Page 259 Driving and Operating The Traction Control System (TCS) or and Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier in Warning StabiliTrak/ESC system has activated or Collision/Detection Systems under Vehicle been disabled. Personalization 0 125. Leaving the vehicle without placing it in There is a fault in the system. P (Park) can be dangerous.
Page 260 Driving and Operating Curves in the Road ACC automatically slows the vehicle down ACC may occasionally provide an alert and/ while navigating the curve and may increase or braking that is considered unnecessary. speed out of the curve, but will not exceed It could respond to vehicles in different Warning the set speed.
Page 261: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Driving in Narrow Lanes Erasing Speed Memory If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control may be available. See Switching Between Vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes or roadside The ACC set speed is erased from memory if ACC and Regular Cruise Control previously objects may be incorrectly detected when is pressed or if the ignition is turned off.
Page 262 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features alert the Under many conditions, these systems driver of obstacles by beeping. To change will not: the volume of the warning chime, see Comfort and Convenience under Vehicle Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Personalization 0 125.
Page 263: Assistance Systems For Parking Or
Driving and Operating Front side and rear side panels the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) after a short delay. To return to the previous Outside of the windshield in front of the screen sooner, press Home or Back on the rearview mirror infotainment system, shift into P (Park), Side camera lens on the bottom of the...
Page 264 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning distances may be different from actual The Surround Vision cameras have blind distances. Do not drive or park the spots and will not display all objects near vehicle using only these camera(s). the corners of the vehicle. Folding outside Always check behind and around the mirrors that are out of position may not vehicle before driving.
Page 265 Driving and Operating Front/Rear Standard View : Displays an will toggle between forward and rearward Hitch Guidance image of the area in front or behind the views. Park Assist and RCTA are not available If equipped, the feature displays a single, vehicle.
Page 266 Driving and Operating mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush and clean How the system works Warning (Continued) sensors after a wash in freezing The instrument cluster may have a Park temperatures. mirrors and glance over your shoulder. Assist display with bars that show distance Improper use could result in serious to object, driving direction, and object Warning...
Page 267: Rear Pedestrian Alert
Driving and Operating left or right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses some models, select the guidance lines display, along with seven beeps from the occur on the left or right side, depending on button on the infotainment display to turn rear, or if equipped, seven pulses from both the direction of the detected vehicle.
Page 268: Assistance Systems For Driving
Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) System To help avoid death or injury, always warning at all. FCA does not warn of If equipped, the FCA system may help to check for pedestrians around the vehicle pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, avoid or reduce the harm caused by before backing up.
Page 269 Driving and Operating pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not The vehicle-ahead indicator will display detect another vehicle ahead until it is amber when you are following a vehicle completely in the driving lane. ahead much too closely. Selecting the Alert Timing Warning The Collision Alert control is on the steering FCA does not provide a warning to help...
Page 270: Automatic Emergency
Driving and Operating Following Distance Indicator Automatic Emergency Warning Braking (AEB) The following distance to a moving vehicle AEB is an emergency crash preparation ahead in your path is indicated in following If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert feature and is not designed to avoid time in seconds on the Driver Information (FCA), it also has AEB, which includes crashes.
Page 271: Front Pedestrian Braking (Fpb)
Driving and Operating AEB may slow the vehicle to a complete Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Warning stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The System vehicle will only hold at a stop briefly. IBA may increase vehicle braking in A firm press of the accelerator pedal will If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid situations when it may not be necessary.
Page 272 Driving and Operating Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead Warning FPB does not provide an alert or automatically brake the vehicle, unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB may not detect pedestrians, including children: Without Head-Up Display When the pedestrian is not directly ahead, fully visible, or standing FPB alerts and automatic braking will not When the vehicle approaches a pedestrian...
Page 273: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
Driving and Operating 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Lane Change Alert (LCA) Warning Automatic braking levels may be reduced If equipped, the Lane Change Alert (LCA) under certain conditions, such as higher Using the Front Pedestrian Braking system is a lane-changing aid that can assist speeds.
Page 274 Driving and Operating LCA Detection Zones areas. The extended side blind zone area ESBZA Detection Zones adds the blind zone area along the side of a trailer that the host vehicle is pulling. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that extended blind zone.
Page 275 Driving and Operating making a lane change, check the SBZA side of the vehicle or trailer. This is normal to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other display, check mirrors, glance over your system operation; the vehicle does not need non-moving objects. This is normal system shoulder, and use the turn signals.
Page 276: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)
Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer turn signal is active in the direction of lane Warning (Continued) departure, or if it detects that you are Although this system is intended to help accelerating, braking, or actively steering. the lane on the side where it has drivers avoid lane change crashes, it does detected a lane marking.
Page 277: Top Tier Fuel
Driving and Operating audible alert or the driver seat may pulse When the System Does Not Seem to is normal system operation; the vehicle does indicating that a lane marking has been not need service. Turn LKA off if these Work Properly crossed.
Page 278: Recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine)
Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine) Prohibited Fuels For diesel engine vehicles, see Fuel for Caution Diesel Engines in the Duramax diesel Do not use fuels with any of the supplement. following conditions; doing so may damage the vehicle and void its Premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM warranty: specification D4814 with a posted octane...
Page 279: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Countries Warning (Continued) Warning The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle is Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For inserted too quickly.
Page 280: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be Overfilling the fuel tank by more than Warning filled from a portable gas can: three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may Never fill a portable fuel container while cause:...
Page 281: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating State laws may require the use of Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) extended side view mirrors. Even if not required, you should install extended side General Towing Information trailer only if all the steps in this section view mirrors if your visibility is limited or have been followed.
Page 282 Driving and Operating Automatic Parking Assist (APA) connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors. See Warning (Continued) Towing Equipment 0 287. If the trailer has Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) electric brakes, start the combination When towing a trailer: If equipped, the following driver assistance moving and then manually apply the trailer features should be turned to alert or off Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/...
Page 283 Driving and Operating beyond the passed vehicle before returning Driving on Grades Parking on Hills to the lane. Pass on level roadways. Avoid Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear passing on hills if possible. Warning before starting down a long or steep downhill grade.
Page 284 Driving and Operating 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 5. Gradually release the brake pedal to Warning (Continued) allow the chocks to absorb the load of 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the trailer. Do not move the vehicle if someone is the chocks.
Page 285: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Safe trailering requires monitoring the Caution Caution weight, speed, altitude, road grades, outside If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the Towing a trailer improperly can damage temperature, and how frequently the vehicle vehicle begins to slide toward the water, the vehicle and result in costly repairs is used to tow a trailer.
Page 286 Driving and Operating The only way to be sure the weight is not the GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR for exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle is on the Trailering Information the tow vehicle and trailer combination, Label.
Page 287 The correct trailer load balance must be or GAWR-RR for the vehicle. maintained to ensure trailer stability. Use the Tow Rating Guide (my.gmc.com/ Incorrect load balance is a leading cause of learn) to determine how much the trailer trailer sway.
Page 288 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, separately weigh Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating Towing Equipment the trailer and then the trailer tongue and (GAWR-RR) Hitches calculate the trailer load balance percentage The GAWR-RR is the total weight that can be to see if the weights and distribution are Always use the correct hitch equipment for supported by the rear axle of the vehicle.
Page 289 Driving and Operating Hitch Cover To reinstall hitch cover: Consider using mechanical sway controls with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional 1. Hold cover at a 45 degree angle to the about sway controls or refer to the trailer vehicle and push the upper tabs into the manufacturer's recommendations and slots in the bumper.
Page 290 Driving and Operating Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Weight-Distributing Hitch Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 Over 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Required Towing 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars per the 1.
Page 291 Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 1500 (mm) 1000 1050 H2-H1 (H2-H1)/2 H2- [(H2-H1)/2] 1025 4. Measure the height of the top of the 7. Install and adjust the tension in the Towing with the Four Corner Air Suspension System front wheel opening at the fender to the weight distributing bars per the ground (H1).
Page 292 Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 1500 (mm) 1 000 1 060 H2 H1 (H2 H1)/3 H2 [(H2 H1)/3] 1 040 from the hitch. Always leave just enough attempt to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic Tires slack so the combination can turn. Never brake system.
Page 293 Driving and Operating Green/Violet: Right Stop/Turn Signal through rolling terrain Trailer Lamps Grey/Brown: Taillamps in stop-and-go traffic Always check all trailer lamps are working at White: Ground in busy parking lots the beginning of each trip, and periodically White/Green: Back-up Lamps on longer trips.
Page 294 Driving and Operating braking. This available power output to the The ITBC control panel is on the instrument Warning trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide panel to the left of the steering column. The range of trailering situations. control panel allows adjustment to the Connecting a trailer that has an air brake amount of output, referred to as Trailer...
Page 295 Driving and Operating the output to the trailer off, adjust the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever and free of traffic at about 32 to Trailer Gain setting to 0.0. This setting can 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) and fully apply Slide this lever left to apply the trailer s be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with a trailer the Manual Trailer Brake apply lever.
Page 296 Driving and Operating 10 seconds. This message can be To determine whether the electrical fault is wiring connection to the trailer and turn the acknowledged before it automatically on the vehicle side or trailer side of the ignition back on. If either of these messages turns off.
Page 297 Driving and Operating of these aftermarket devices on vehicle Warning (Continued) handling or trailer brake performance is not known. If the trailer begins to sway, reduce vehicle speed by gradually removing your Warning foot from the accelerator. Then pull over to check the trailer and vehicle to help Use of aftermarket electronic trailer sway correct possible causes, including an...
Page 298 Driving and Operating Trailer tires deteriorate over time. The trailer 2. The brake lights turn on for about Warning (Continued) tire sidewall will show the week and year two seconds. the tire was manufactured. Many trailer tire If the trailer brakes are not operating 3.
Page 299 Driving and Operating If equipped this feature allows profiles for dismiss the pop- up. Shifting the vehicle A pop-up will indicate the import was connected trailers to be created to view from P (Park) will select Guest Trailer as the successful.
Page 300 Driving and Operating Each sensor has a minimum of two minutes tire sidewalls. Make sure to re-adjust tire Maintenance Reminders to learn, shown by a timer. After a sensor is pressure to the recommended level when To set up maintenance reminders, touch the learned, a checkmark appears next to the the process is complete.
Page 301 Driving and Operating Vehicle Connections trailer is connected. When a trailer is connected and the ignition is off, the Trailering App System will periodically pulse the lighting circuits of the trailer to verify it is still connected. The trailer lights may periodically flash as a result of this trailer connection detection.
Page 302 Driving and Operating The hazard warning lights are activated. Connection Trailer Lighting Faults Detected Light Test The Trailering App System monitors for Touch Start Light Test to cycle the trailer Tires electrical faults on the trailer lights. lights on and off to determine if they are A message about the lighting issue will working.
Page 303 Driving and Operating Touch Remind Me Later to delay the Connections Maintenance reminder. The Trailer Status view displays mileage Touch X next to Upcoming Alerts (90%) information. Touch to edit, and follow the to dismiss the alert. It will not appear on-screen prompts.
Page 304 Driving and Operating Custom Checklist Items All personalization features are based on the No Trailer Connected settings for each driver in vehicle When there is no trailer connected, Trailer For each of the Trailer Profile checklists, personalization. The list of Trailer Profiles is Profiles cannot be activated but most there is an option to create custom items to based on vehicle personalization settings.
Page 305 Driving and Operating Editing a Trailer Profile Tire Pressure Setup On the Learn Sensors screen. Touch Relearn to overwrite the current sensors and begin Touch to set up the Trailer Tire Pressure Trailer Profile View the relearning process. See Trailer Tire Monitoring System (TTPMS) for the Trailer Touch to edit any of the following options Pressure Setup previously in this section.
Page 306 Driving and Operating Edit Reminder Effect on Maintenance Reminders Settings View Touch to edit the mileage or time settings If the mileage is reset or changed, and Within the Trailering App, touch the Settings for the reminder. Touch Save to save the mileage has already accumulated, any tab to modify the following settings: new settings to the Trailer Profile.
Page 307 Driving and Operating The setting will be on by default for each connected service plan and the smartphone If Tow/Haul Mode is on and this setting is profile. All Maintenance Alerts for that active number has been added to the account for on for a Trailer Profile, the reminder will not Trailer Profile will be received.
Page 308 Driving and Operating Warning Certain mobile radio equipment, like amplifiers and antennas used for two-way communication, can interfere with some vehicle systems. Always ensure this equipment is supplied with proper local grounding. Follow all of the instructions that came with the equipment and see your GM dealer for additional mobile radio installation instructions.
Page 309: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Tire Pressure Monitor System ..347 Check ....... . 328 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .
Page 310: General Information
Vehicle Care General Information Accessories and Modifications Warning (Continued) Adding non-dealer accessories or making For service and parts needs, visit your cancer and birth defects or other modifications to the vehicle can affect dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts reproductive harm.
Page 311: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Also, see Adding Equipment to the This vehicle has an airbag system. Before Hood Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 70. attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Warning Vehicle Checks 0 69. For vehicles with auto engine stop/start, If equipped with remote vehicle start, open turn the vehicle off before opening the Doing Your Own Service Work...
Page 312 Vehicle Care To open the hood: 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, Warning the gas strut system will automatically 1. Pull the hood release lever with the lift the hood and hold it in the fully Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is symbol.
Page 313: Engine Compartment Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 314 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to Add Starting - North America 0 368. Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 315. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See 8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Jump Starting - North America 0 368.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Engine 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine 8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Starting - North America 0 368. Oil under Engine Oil 0 315. See Cooling System 0 319. 6.
Page 316: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Checking Engine Oil dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel Adding Washer Fluid under Washer or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Check the engine oil level regularly, every Fluid 0 324.
Page 317: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Engine oil system flushes are not Caution (Continued) recommended and could cause engine much oil that the oil level gets above the damage not covered by the vehicle cross-hatched area that shows the proper warranty. operating range), the engine could be What to Do with Used Oil damaged.
Page 318: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Vehicle Care factors which include engine revolutions, If the system is ever reset accidentally, the 3. If the display changes to 100%, the engine temperature, and miles driven. Based oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) system is reset. on driving conditions, the mileage at which since the last oil change.
Page 319: Engine Air Filter Life System
Vehicle Care When the DIC displays a message to replace When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ Caution the engine air filter soon, replace the engine Filter Use of the incorrect automatic air filter at the earliest convenience. If the vehicle is not equipped with the transmission fluid may damage the The system must be reset after the engine engine air filter life system see Maintenance...
Page 320: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 3. Lower the cover, slide it into the The cooling system allows the engine to assembly, then secure with the three maintain the correct working temperature. screws. 4. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life system after replacing the engine air filter.
Page 321 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Do not touch heater, radiator, a/c pipes the wrong mixture, the engine could get or hoses, or other engine parts. They can too hot but there would not be an be very hot and can burn you. Do not overheat warning.
Page 322 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by putting Check to see if coolant is visible in the Warning it in the trash, or by pouring it on the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of coolant surge tank is boiling, wait until it Plain water, or other liquids such as water.
Page 323: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap Engine Overheating Caution off, start the engine and let it run until Failure to follow the specific coolant fill the engine coolant temperature gauge Caution procedure could cause the engine to indicates approximately 90 °C (195 °F).
Page 324 Vehicle Care If the decision is made to lift the hood, If No Steam is Coming from the Engine If the engine coolant temperature gauge is make sure the vehicle is parked on a level no longer in the overheat zone or an Compartment surface.
Page 325: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care Engine Fan Adding Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) The vehicle has a low washer fluid message Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, the on the DIC that comes on when the washer fans may be heard spinning at low speed in the windshield washer.
Page 326: Brake Pad Life System
Vehicle Care Brake Pedal Travel Brake pads should always be replaced as Warning complete axle sets. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not The brake wear warning sound means return to normal height, or if there is a How to Reset the Brake Pad Life System that soon the brakes will not work well.
Page 327: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care and rear brake pad life percentages will not Checking Brake Fluid Warning display. However, the built-in wear With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level indicators that make a high-pitched warning If too much brake fluid is added, it can surface, the brake fluid level should be sound when the brake pads are worn can spill on the engine and burn, if the...
Page 328: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care If available, use the AGM setting on the Vehicle Storage Warning (Continued) charger, to limit charge voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger manufacturer's braking leading to a possible injury. Warning instructions. Always use the proper GM approved Batteries have acid that can burn you and brake fluid.
Page 329: Front Axle
Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. This service can be complex. See Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants your dealer. 0 393 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Do not directly power wash the transfer case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
Page 330: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care To check the parking brake's holding Front Wiper Blade Replacement Rear Wiper Blade Replacement ability: With the engine running and the To replace the wiper blade assembly: To replace the rear wiper blade: transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove 1.
Page 331: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care Glass Replacement Gas Strut(s) If the windshield or front side glass must be This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to replaced, see your dealer to determine the provide assistance in lifting and holding correct replacement glass. open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full open position.
Page 332: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps LED Lighting to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring This vehicle has several LED lamps. For checked right away if the lamps go on and replacement of any LED lighting assembly, off or remain off.
Page 333: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken The wiring circuits in the vehicle are or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to protected from short circuits by a replace a bad fuse with a new one of the combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
Page 334 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ELM 7 ELM 5 ELM 6 ELM 4...
Page 335 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Spare Not R/C SADS Spare Washer front OBD body Starter motor MISC body AFM 1 Washer rear Upfitter ALC main Rec 2 ICCM/CVS/DEF Power sounder MISC IP Trailer brake Spare Trailer parking lamps DC/AC inverter Right taillamp AUX UEC...
Page 336: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Relays Usage DC/AC inverter Cabin cool pump 17W Park lamp Right trailer stop turn lamp Run/Crank TIM 1 Secondary axle motor FTZM A/C clutch Trailer battery Starter motor Engine Starter pinion The right instrument panel fuse block access Powertrain door is on the passenger side edge of the Injector B even...
Page 337 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Left door UGDO/OHC/camera BCM 2 Displays Front blower Left door panel Tilt/column lock USB/DLC CGM/onstar Right door panel Steering wheel control AVM 1 Heated wheel There are relays on the back of the fuse The vehicle may not be equipped with all of block.
Page 338: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuses Usage APO/RAP Spare Sunroof SDM AOS APO 3 DC/DC CNV BATT 1 BCM 3 DC/DC CNV BATT 2 CSM/USB BCM 4 Spare Out of park RAP/ACCY 1 The rear compartment fuse block is behind Electric park brake switch RAP/ACCY 2 the access panel on the left side of the...
Page 339 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear defogger Heated seat module row 1 (Battery 1) Rear HVAC display control MSM driver EOCM Amp aux 3 OBS DET Amp aux 2 RDCM Amp aux 1 SEO UPFTR 2 Motor seatbelt passenger Power folding seat row 2 ICCM Heated seat module row 1...
Page 340: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Warning (Continued) Tires maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be Every new GM vehicle has high-quality checked when the tires are cold. tires made by a leading tire Overinflated tires are more likely manufacturer.
Page 341: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care offer the same level of traction or Winter tires with the same speed rating as Warning (Continued) performance as winter tires on snow or the original equipment tires may not be ice-covered roads. See Winter Tires 0 340. available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated Do not spin the tires in excess of tires.
Page 342: All-Terrain Tires
Vehicle Care All-Terrain Tires (3) DOT (Department of Transportation) The Department of This vehicle may have all-terrain or Transportation (DOT) code indicates that mud-terrain tires. These tires provide good the tire is in compliance with the U.S. performance on most road surfaces, weather Department of Transportation Motor conditions, and for off-road driving.
Page 343: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care (5) Tire Ply Material The type of cord Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A 2-digit number that and number of plies in the sidewall and indicates the tire height-to-width Tire Size under the tread. measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in The example shows a typical passenger (6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading...
Page 344: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Definitions Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. the plies are laid at alternate angles See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222. Air Pressure The amount of air inside less than 90 degrees to the centerline GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating the tire pressing outward on each...
Page 345 Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure that is higher or deeper than the same Traction The friction between the tire maximum air pressure to which a cold moldings on the other sidewall of and the road surface. The amount of tire can be inflated. The maximum air the tire.
Page 346: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire For additional information regarding Warning (Continued) Load on an individual tire due to curb how much weight the vehicle can carry, weight, accessory weight, occupant and an example of the Tire and Loading Premature or irregular wear.
Page 347: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire Pressure for High-Speed Vehicles with tire sizes listed in the High Speed Operation Inflation Pressures table valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly Operation require inflation pressure adjustment when onto the valve to get a pressure driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h measurement.
Page 348: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care High Speed Operation Inflation Pressures Tire Size Cold Inflation Pressure kPa (psi) 265/65R18 114T 240 kPa (35 psi) 275/55R20 113V (2WD) 270 kPa (39 psi) 275/55R20 113V (4WD) 260 kPa (38 psi) 275/60R20 115T 240 kPa (35 psi) 275/50R22 111H 270 kPa (39 psi) Return the tires to the recommended cold...
Page 349: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Vehicle Care then remain continuously illuminated. This the air pressure in the tires and transmit the The low tire pressure warning light may sequence will continue upon subsequent tire pressure readings to a receiver located come on in cool weather when the vehicle is vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction in the vehicle.
Page 350 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are missing or TPMS Malfunction Light and Message When the low tire pressure warning light damaged. The malfunction light and the comes on: The TPMS will not function properly if one DIC message should go off when the 1.
Page 351: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care while the turn signal lamp is still flashing, If the tire fill alert does not operate due to Replace the tire if: briefly press the center of the valve stem. TPMS interference, move the vehicle about The indicators at three or more When the recommended pressure is reached, 1 m (3 ft) back or forward and try again.
Page 352: When It Is Time For New Tires
Vehicle Care If the unusual wear continues after the the tires have been rotated. See Tire Lightly coat the inner diameter of the rotation, check the wheel alignment. Pressure 0 345 and wheel hub opening with wheel bearing See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 351 Vehicle Load Limits 0 222.
Page 353: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires Number (TIN) molded into one side of the GM has developed and matched specific tire sidewall. The last four digits of the TIN tires for the vehicle. The original indicate the tire manufactured date.
Page 354: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing worn tires in winter tires maximum speed capability Warning complete sets of four. Uniform tread when using winter tires with a lower Mixing tires of different sizes (other depth on all tires will help to maintain speed rating.
Page 355: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Vehicle Care tires with nominal rim diameters of times as well on the government course Warning 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some as a tire graded 100. The relative If different sized wheels are used, there limited-production tires.
Page 356: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Vehicle Care Temperature Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed. Balance The temperature grades are A (the Each new wheel should have the same highest), B, and C, representing the The tires and wheels were aligned and load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, tire's resistance to the generation of balanced at the factory to provide the...
Page 357: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout while Warning drive slow and readjust or remove the driving, especially if the tires are maintained traction device if it is contacting the Replacing a wheel with a used one is properly.
Page 358: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over been driven on while severely or fall causing injury or death.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the jack knob counterclockwise to Short Wheel Base Shown, Extended Wheel 1. Pull to open the trim panel door. release the jack and wheel blocks from Base Similar the bracket. If equipped, remove the The third row driver side seat may 3.
Page 360 Vehicle Care Use the following tools: To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire 1. Jack lock (6). 1. Hoist Assembly 2.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with through the hole in the rear bumper (8) some slack in the cable to access the (hoist shaft access hole). tire/wheel retainer. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (7) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 362 Vehicle Care Caution Only raise the vehicle from the jacking locations shown. Raising the vehicle from the rear could damage the frame or other components. The damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 2. If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the...
Page 363 Vehicle Care Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the...
Page 364 Vehicle Care 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel Warning (Continued) Warning bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the overextended position or not lower fully. Do not attempt to force the jack higher parts to which it is fastened, can 9.
Page 365 Vehicle Care For bolt-on hub caps, line up the plastic Warning (Continued) nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten clockwise by hand to get them started. accessory locking wheel nuts. See Then tighten with the wheel wrench Capacities and Specifications 0 396 for until snug.
Page 366 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or 275/50R22 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Caution size tires, the flat tire must be stored inside 9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) Always store the spare tire or flat tire of the vehicle using the flat tire secure strap 10.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside Caution of the vehicle by turning the wheel Use of an air wrench or other power wrench clockwise until you hear two tools with the hoist mechanism is not clicks or feel it skip twice. The cable recommended and could damage the cannot be overtightened.
Page 368: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care Storing the Tools folded down, the flat tire cannot be stored and must be left in a safe To store the tools: location, to be picked up at a later time. 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack 3.
Page 369: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care If equipped with a temporary use full-size After installing the spare tire on the vehicle, If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run spare tire, it is indicated on the tire sidewall. stop as soon as possible and check that the down, you may want to use another vehicle See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 341.
Page 370 Vehicle Care The positive jump start connection for the Warning (Continued) discharged battery is under a cover. Slide the cover to expose the terminal. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground They contain enough electricity to system.
Page 371 Vehicle Care If they are, it could cause an unwanted not needed. This will avoid sparks and Warning ground connection. You would not be help save both batteries. And it could able to start your vehicle, and the bad save the radio! Using a match near a battery can cause grounding could damage the electrical battery gas to explode.
Page 372: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care vehicle has one. Negative ( ) will go to a 11. Start the vehicle with the good battery Towing the Vehicle heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to and run the engine for a while. a remote negative ( ) terminal if the 12.
Page 373: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment going to GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to Recreational Vehicle Towing be used? See your dealer or trailering transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to Recreational vehicle towing means towing professional for additional advice and help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
Page 374 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles To dinghy tow: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 8. Release the parking brake only when you 4. Start the engine and shift the transfer Caution are confident it is secured to tow vehicle case out of N (Neutral) to 2 . See Towing the vehicle with the parking and will not roll.
Page 376: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Caution Caution Do not tow this vehicle with two wheels Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, on the ground, or vehicle damage could or abrasive cleaning agents as they can occur. This damage would not be covered damage the vehicle's paint, metal, by the vehicle warranty.
Page 377 Vehicle Care Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and Caution spray pattern or wider must be used. after, to remove all cleaning agents Machine compounding or aggressive completely. If they are allowed to dry on Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft) polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint the surface, they could stain.
Page 378 Vehicle Care Use only approved cleaning solutions for Washer fluids and other cleaning agents Shutter System aluminum, chrome or stainless steel. in higher concentrations than suggested Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain by the manufacturer. alkaline substances and can damage the Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh moldings.
Page 379 Vehicle Care blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause tire dressing, always wipe off any or brushes. Use only GM approved wiper streaking. overspray from all painted surfaces on cleaners.
Page 380: Interior Care
Vehicle Care Visually check constant velocity joint boots At least twice a year, spring and fall, use Finish Damage and axle seals for leaks. plain water to flush any corrosive materials Quickly repair minor chips and scratches from the underbody. Take care to Lubricate the outer tie rod ends at least with touch-up materials available from your thoroughly clean any areas where mud and...
Page 381 Vehicle Care Do not heavily saturate the upholstery Use cleaners specifically designed for the Coated Moldings when cleaning. surfaces being cleaned to prevent Coated moldings should be cleaned. permanent damage. Apply all cleaners Do not use solvents or cleaners containing When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge directly to the cleaning cloth.
Page 382 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and or solvents. Periodically hand wash the Caution (Continued) gently rub toward the center. Fold the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. them to dry naturally. Never use heat, cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
Page 383: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Warning (Continued) If equipped, wash with warm water and Pull up on the rear of the driver side floor cause a crash and injury. Make sure the mild detergent.
Page 384: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance This maintenance section applies to vehicles and repair services. With trained technicians, General Information with a gasoline engine. For diesel engine the dealer is the place for routine General Information .
Page 385 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Services are The Additional Required Services - Severe are Maintenance Schedule the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is for vehicles that are: recommended to have your dealer perform Owner Checks and Services Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Page 386 Service and Maintenance If equipped with the engine air filter life last service. Reset the oil life system when Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every system, check the air filter the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life Seven Years) life percentage. If necessary, replace the System 0 316.
Page 387 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, suspension, and Check restraint system components. See Visually inspect gas strut for signs of chassis components for damage, including Safety System Check 0 59. wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose hold open ability of the strut.
Page 388 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Page 389 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule (3) Or every four years, whichever comes (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Additional Required Services - Normal first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, the filter at each oil change or more often or damage;...
Page 390 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Page 391 Service and Maintenance (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines (10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every The following list is intended to explain the and hoses for proper attachment, seven years. services and conditions to look for that may connection, routing, and condition.
Page 392 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi-point inspection, Brakes Hoses trained dealer technicians can visually Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to Hoses transport fluids and should be inspect the shocks and struts for signs of safe driving. regularly inspected to ensure that there are leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can no cracks or leaks.
Page 393 Service and Maintenance Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like new, For safety, appearance, and the best Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in vehicle care products are available from your viewing, keep the windshield clean and good condition to provide a clear view.
Page 394 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission...
Page 395 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 84121219 A3244C...
Page 396 Service and Maintenance 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. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...
Page 397: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification There may be a large barcode on the Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification certification label on the center pillar that Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 396 you can scan for the following information: Service Parts Identification .
Page 398 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System* 14.8 L 15.6 qt 5.3L V8 Engine 14.3 L 15.1 qt 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 399 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 Engine (L84) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug. Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Page 400: Customer Information
Customer Assistance Offices ... 401 to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any Infotainment System ....410...
Page 401: Customer Information
The When contacting GMC, remember that your write them at the following address: concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's program is designed so that the entire BBB Auto Line Program facility.
Page 402: Customer Assistance Offices
: Download owner s manuals and view toll-free number for assistance. However, if a Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 vehicle-specific how-to videos. customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the Overseas letter should be addressed to: : View maintenance schedules, alerts, and Please contact the local General Motors Vehicle Diagnostic Information.
Page 403: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New 1-888-889-2438). Program Vehicle Limited Warranty. General Motors North America and GMC reserve the right to For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call make any changes or discontinue the 1-800-268-6800. Roadside Assistance program at any time Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days without notification.
Page 404: Scheduling Service Appointments
Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Assistance advisor may give permission to snow tires, chains, or other traction Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer get local emergency road service. You will devices for warranty service, or if the vehicle was receive payment, up to $100, after in a crash and cannot be driven.
Page 405: Courtesy Transportation Program
Customer Information If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the Owner Assistance Information furnished Courtesy Rental Vehicle service department immediately, keep with each new vehicle provides detailed For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer driving it until it can be scheduled for warranty coverage information.
Page 406: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information Collision Damage Repair appearance and safety performance; Insuring the Vehicle however, the history of these parts is not Protect your investment in the GM vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it known. Such parts are not covered by the with comprehensive and collision insurance is damaged, have the damage repaired by a GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Page 407: Publication Ordering Information
Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Choose a reputable repair facility that uses vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, quality replacement parts. See Collision even if your insurance coverage does not If there has been an injury, call emergency Parts earlier in this section. pay the full cost.
Page 408: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information Customer literature publications available for Science and Economic Development (ISED) If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it purchase include owner s manuals, warranty Canada's license-exempt RSS(s) / RSP-100 / may open an investigation, and if it manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an ICES-GEN.
Page 409: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the GMC Customer Assistance Center store data to help the dealer technician P.O. Box 33172 service the vehicle or to help GM improve Canadian Government Detroit, MI 48232-5172 safety or features. Some modules may also...
Page 410: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information How far (if at all) the driver was security risks, please do not connect your GM will not access these data or share it depressing the accelerator and/or brake vehicle electronic systems to unauthorized with others except: with the consent of the pedal;...
Page 411: Infotainment System
Customer Information Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment section for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
Page 412: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Overview ..... . . 411 Red: Indicates a problem.
Page 413 OnStar Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Theft Alarm Notification key operating systems. Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days If equipped, if the doors are locked and the a week, to provide a central point of Receive Roadside Assistance.
Page 414 OnStar Provide directions to the closest hospital Reactivation for Subsequent Owners technology compatible with OnStar or or pharmacy in urgent situations. connected services. Service involving location Press and follow the prompts to speak to information about the vehicle cannot work TTY Users an Advisor as soon as possible.
Page 415 OnStar Languages A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of Add-on Electrical Equipment the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn The vehicle can be programmed to respond The OnStar system is integrated into the Navigation route. The Advisor may give a electrical architecture of the vehicle.
Page 416 OnStar identify whether updates or changes are for a period of three years after our last available, or deliver updates or changes. An shipment of this product. This offer is valid active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to anyone in receipt of this information. to these software updates or changes and *Provided through LG Electronics Inc., who is agreement that either OnStar or GM may...
Page 417: Connected Services
Connected Services Connected Services Connected Services 2. Say Cancel route. System responds: Do you want to cancel directions? Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: OK, request Connected Services completed, thank you, goodbye. Navigation ......416 Navigation requires a specific OnStar or Connections .
Page 418 Wi-Fi Connections compatible Apple and Android smartphones. Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi GMC users can access the following services or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen. The following services help with staying from a smartphone: connected.
Page 419 OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, timer. if equipped, provides a way to keep up on Connect with GMC on social media. maintenance. Capabilities vary by model. Features are subject to change. For myGMC See www.onstar.com for details and system mobile app information and compatibility, limitations.
Page 420: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ....62 Accessories and Modifications ... 309 Airbags Accessory Power .
Page 421 Index Assistance Systems for Parking and Bluetooth Audio ......153 Canadian Vehicle Owners ....2 Backing .
Page 422 Index Climate Control Systems Cooling ......204, 207 Diagnostics Cooling System ......319 Dual Automatic .
Page 423 Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Flash-to-Pass ......135 Wet Roads ......219 Cooling System .
Page 424 Index Fuel Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Speedometer ......105 High-Beam On Light ....118 Additives .
Page 425 Index Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..72 Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator (Check Cruise Control ......118 Information Engine) .
Page 426 Index Locks Maps ........166 Navigation (cont'd) Destination .
Page 427 Index Outlets Phone (cont'd) Bluetooth ......180, 181 Power ........99 Radio Port Overheating, Engine .
Page 428 Index Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..393 Roads Seats Driving, Wet ......219 Records Head Restraints .
Page 429 Index Servicing System ......174 Storage Areas (cont'd) Center Console ......90 Servicing the Airbag .
Page 430 Index Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..355 Automatic ......232 Remote Start .
Page 431 Index Wheels (cont'd) Different Size ......353 Replacement ......355 When It Is Time for New Tires .
Page 432 United States: Canada: Customer Assistance: Customer Assistance: 1-800-462-8782 1-800-263-3777 Roadside Assistance: Roadside Assistance: Canada 1-888-881-3302 1-800-268-6800 Connected Services and OnStar: 1-888-4-ONSTAR 84266976 A...

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Table of Contents

Windows

Keysandlocks

Doors

Vehiclesecurity

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof Sunroof

Head Restraints

Headrestraints

Rearseats

Seatbelts

Airbagsystem

Storage

Storagecompartments

Roofracksystem

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Vehiclepersonalization

Lighting

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Onstarsystem

Rear Seat Infotainment

Navigation

Voicerecognition

Phone

Settings

Trademarks and License Agreements

Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy .

Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatictransmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruisecontrol

Driverassistancesystems

Trailer Towing

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