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2013 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual

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

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

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

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

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

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

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

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

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

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

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trademarks and License

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

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

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

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-29

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-43

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-50

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-80

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Page 1 2013 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
Page 2 2013 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 OnStar .
Page 3 à l'adresse hybrid supplement for more this manual including, but not limited suivante: information. to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON Keep this manual in the vehicle for Attention: Customer Service are trademarks and/or service quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature that may be found on the vehicle : Power : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Remote Vehicle Start information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Navigation System ... 1-23 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Exterior Lamp Controls on O. Cruise Control on page 9 47. page 6 1. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Turn and Lane-Change Dome Lamps on page 6 7. page 5 2.
Page 10 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle (RKE) System Information Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 45. The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the : Press and hold to unlock the from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from...
Page 11 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do one of With this feature the engine can be Press on the RKE the following: started from outside of the vehicle. transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on Aim the RKE transmitter at the Starting the Vehicle...
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving.
Page 13 In Brief Windows Press the switch to lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and window. Pull the switch up to raise forth to be sure the seat is it. See Windows on page 2 20 and locked in place. Power Windows on page 2 21.
Page 14 In Brief If available, raise or lower the Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the entire seat by moving the entire support, press and hold the top control up or down. or bottom of the control. See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4.
Page 15 In Brief 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split-bench Press the button once for the or buckets seats, the seatbacks can highest setting. With each press of be folded for additional cargo space, the button, the seat will change to or the seats can be folded and...
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to Exterior Mirrors adjust the mirror. 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. 4.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that vehicle is in R (Reverse). This Manual Rearview Mirror the side of the vehicle and the feature lets the driver view the curb For vehicles with a manual rearview area behind are seen. when parallel parking.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 For more information about interior control to the off position again to lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reading Lamps on page 6 8. the off position will only work when Instrument Panel Illumination the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns on the rear wiper delay. : Turns on the rear wiper. : Press the button on the end of The front wiper control is located on the lever to spray washer fluid on...
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Climate Control System A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 range of gears for current driving Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to conditions. See Manual Mode on the left of the instrument panel page 9 32. cluster. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel While using Range Selection Mode, Drive modes.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two Vehicle Features speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s) transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 84 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 83.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock : Turn to manually select radio Entertainment System (RSE) and stations or press to set the bass or To set the time and date: Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see treble.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Satellite Radio storage device, etc. can be Steering Wheel Controls connected to the auxiliary port using ® SiriusXM is a satellite radio service a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the based in the 48 contiguous United USB port depending on the audio States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle : Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 47.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief Side Blind Zone Rear Vision Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper Alert (SBZA) Camera (RVC) operation. If available, this feature will alert you If available, the RVC displays a view See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on to vehicles located in the vehicle's of the area behind the vehicle when page 9 50.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Universal Remote System Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and Press and release again to deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems. Maintenance The air deflector will retract when For more information, see the sunroof is closed. ®...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on may come on in cool weather when page 10 9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System the vehicle is first started, and then on most vehicles: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 34 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 inflated. page 14 1. Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 Combine several trips into a As the owner of a new GMC, you single trip. are automatically enrolled in the Replace the vehicle's tires with Roadside Assistance program. the same TPC Spec number...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Heated Mirrors ....2-18 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-19 Liftgate ......2-9 Windows Park Tilt Mirrors .
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Keys Overview on page 14 1. WARNING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and See Radio Frequency Statement on children or others could be...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not The following functions may be working correctly, see your available if your vehicle has the dealer or a qualified technician RKE system: for service. (Remote Vehicle Start): If available, press to start the engine Remote Keyless Entry from outside the vehicle using the (RKE) System Operation...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Power Liftgate): Press and programmed to this vehicle, all hold to open and close the liftgate. only the driver door. If is pressed remaining transmitters must also be The taillamps flash and a chime again within three seconds, all reprogrammed.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during 4.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn the ignition on and then There are other conditions which 3. Immediately press and hold back off. can affect the performance of the until the turn signal lamps flash. transmitter. See Remote Keyless The vehicle can be remote started If you cannot see the vehicle's Entry (RKE) System on page 2 2 for two separate times between driving...
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks WARNING (Continued) started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is WARNING injuries or even death from an emission control system heat stroke.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic Press on the Remote power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature can Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks To set the locks, insert a key into Doors the slot and turn it to the horizontal The vehicle has rear door security position. The door can only be Liftgate locks to prevent passengers from opened from the outside with the opening the rear doors from the door unlocked.
Page 44 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Operation WARNING (Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press Adjust the climate control the power door lock switch or press system to a setting that on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and (RKE) transmitter twice.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 To disable the power liftgate temporarily, and then slowly closes. WARNING function, press OFF on the liftgate See a dealer for service before switch. using the liftgate. You, or others, could be injured if The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features caught in the path of the power temporarily disabled under extreme...
Page 46 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pinch sensors are located on the Liftglass on the RKE transmitter or side edges of the liftgate. If an on the liftgate is pressed while If equipped, there are two ways to object is caught between the liftgate power operation is disabled, the open the liftglass: and the vehicle and presses against...
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 The power assist steps Vehicle Security 2. Lock the door with the Remote automatically extend from beneath Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the or the power door lock switch. features;...
Page 48 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Always unlock the doors with the unlock button on the RKE 4. Then reach in through the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a transmitter during the 10-second window, unlock the door with the door any other way will set off pre-alarm, the alarm will go off.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because procedure is for programming of the high number of electrical key additional keys only. If all the ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ codes. currently programmed keys are lost (Personalized Automotive Security or do not operate, you must see If the engine does not start and the...
Page 50 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors programmed and turn it to the Vehicles with manual mirrors can be ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors adjusted by moving the mirror up five seconds of turning the and down or left to right to see a ignition to the LOCK/OFF little of the side of the vehicle, and...
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Manually pull out the mirror head to Power Mirrors extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat.
Page 52 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Keep the selector switch in the Folding Mirrors folded/unfolded. center position when not adjusting Power Folding either outside mirror. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. Exterior Automatic Dimming The mirrors vibrate at normal Mirror driving speeds.
Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 See Rear Window Defogger under Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Dual Automatic Climate Control If the vehicle has the memory System on page 8 4 or Climate Manual Rearview Mirror package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a Control Systems on page 8 1 for preselected position when the more information.
Page 54 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Rearview Mirror Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 53 WARNING Adjustment If the vehicle has a RVC, the Hold the rearview mirror in the Never leave a child, a helpless button for turning the dimming center and move it to view the area...
Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are Press the switch to lower the designed to improve fuel economy window. Pull the switch up to performance. This may result in a raise it. pulsing sound when either rear Express Down Windows window is down and the front windows are up.
Page 56 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side Power Folding Mirrors Shown, window, or to extend along the rod, Other Models Similar if available.
Page 57 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 58 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 59: Table Of Contents
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-20 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-41 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-26 Airbag System Check .
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head WARNING head.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Center Seat If equipped, the center front Seat Adjustment seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center WARNING front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the You can lose control of the seatback is folded down.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or Manual Lumbar rear of the control up or down. If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the WARNING (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Reclining Seatbacks seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the WARNING safety belt properly.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the If either seatback is not locked, it seatback, and the seatback will could move forward in a sudden return to the upright position.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 21.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals seat moves back approximately The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back driver seat, outside mirrors, and the recall may stop.
Page 67: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one If you cannot feel temperature for the lowest.
Page 68: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically Heated Rear Seats during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when WARNING the ignition is turned on. Press the desired button to use the heated If you cannot feel temperature seats after the vehicle is started.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-11 the symbol show the setting: three To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to the upright for high, two for medium, and one position: for low. 1. Lift the lever fully without The heated seats are canceled applying pressure to the when the ignition is turned off.
Page 70 3-12 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 72 3-14 Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Feature or Outside the Vehicle The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. WARNING WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is Automatically folding and folded, or folded and tumbled,...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the Sitting Position center seating position is not To return the seat to the sitting caught between the two seats position from the tumbled position: and is not twisted.
Page 74 3-16 Seats and Restraints The seat cannot be unlatched Put the seat in this position only WARNING from the floor unless the when necessary for additional cargo seatback is folded. space. If either seatback is not locked, it Returning the Third Row Seat could move forward in a sudden from a Tumbled Position stop or crash.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Installing the Third Row Seat WARNING To install the seat: If either seatback is not locked, it 1. Open the liftgate to access the could move forward in a sudden rear of the vehicle. stop or crash. That could cause 2.
Page 76: Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual A seat that is not locked into describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride place properly can move around properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 77: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 78 3-20 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the center front passenger position, forces.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Use the following pictures to 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull determine the latch plate style: the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 80 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. If the belt stops before it reaches 3.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Adjust the height so the shoulder The adjuster can be moved up just portion of the belt is on the shoulder by pushing up on the shoulder belt and not falling off of it. The belt guide.
Page 82 3-24 Seats and Restraints other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 28. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-25 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 84: Safety Belt Use During
3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 85: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 86: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
3-28 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-29 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 88: Where Are The Airbags
3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 90: When Should An Airbag
3-32 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle may or may not have different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear seat-mounted side impact airbags. example: impacts, or in many side impacts. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
Page 92: What Makes An Airbag
3-34 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located mounted side impact and roof-rail say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 93: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-35 What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 94 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing only once. After an airbag System inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If the vehicle has the passenger If you do not get them, the airbag status indicator pictured in airbag system will not be there the following illustration, then the...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system will We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: an frontal airbag under certain infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the conditions.
Page 96 3-38 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-39 4. Reinstall the child restraint Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an following the directions provided restraint is not trapped under the Adult-Size Occupant by the child restraint vehicle head restraint. If this manufacturer and refer to happens, adjust the head Securing Child Restraints (Right...
Page 98 3-40 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material If the shoulder portion of the belt is an unoccupied seat. If this is not from the seat, such as blankets, pulled out all the way, the child desired, remove the object from cushions, seat covers, seat restraint locking feature will be the seat.
Page 99: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-41 keep the airbag system from of the seat fabric, could also WARNING working properly. Changing or interfere with the operation of moving any parts of the front the passenger sensing system. For up to 10 seconds after the seats, safety belts, the airbag This could either prevent proper vehicle is turned off and the...
Page 100: Airbag System Check
3-42 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has rollover Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check roof-rail airbags, see Different I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need Size Tires and Wheels on modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or page 10 59 for additional whether this will affect my...
Page 101: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
Page 102 3-44 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the children and infants are safer when trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that properly restrained in a child return to the booster seat.
Page 103: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 104 3-46 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's secured in an appropriate seat.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 106: Child Restraint Systems
3-48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 107: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat crash if the child restraint is not inspection station. For CPST Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial WARNING...
Page 108 3-50 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child passenger airbag inflates and the the front passenger seat as far riding in a rear-facing child restraint; passenger seat is in a forward back as it will go.
Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Do not use child restraints in the Wherever a child restraint is restraint, following the instructions center front seat position. installed, be sure to secure the child that came with that restraint, and restraint properly. also the instructions in this manual. When securing a child restraint in a When installing a child restraint with Keep in mind that an unsecured...
Page 110 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 112 3-54 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Third Row Seat For vehicles with a third row seat, there is one top tether anchor at the...
Page 113: System
Seats and Restraints 3-55 the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) WARNING child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and...
Page 114 3-56 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating Where to Put the Restraint on position. page 3 49. 1.2. Put the child restraint on This system is designed to make the seat.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-57 are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual If the position you are using If the position you are using tether, route the tether has a fixed headrest or...
Page 116: Replacing Latch System
3-58 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat Position) Position) WARNING This vehicle has airbags. A rear WARNING seat is a safer place to secure a A crash can damage the LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-59 secured using a safety belt and it WARNING WARNING (Continued) uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee (LATCH System) on page 3 51 for restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy top tether anchor locations.
Page 118 3-60 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6.
Page 119: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. Before placing a child in the To remove the child restraint, the instructions that come with the child restraint, make sure it is unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and child restraint say that the top strap securely held in place.
Page 120 3-62 Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to 1. Put the child restraint on determine the latch plate style: the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-63 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. with a lap-shoulder belt and a on the child restraint, pull the free-falling latch plate, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to Position the release button on rest of the shoulder belt all the...
Page 122 3-64 Seats and Restraints For passenger seating positions 7. Before placing a child in the with a lap-shoulder belt and a child restraint, make sure it is free-falling latch plate, try to pull securely held in place. To check, the belt out of the retractor to grasp the child restraint at the make sure the retractor is safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 123 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 124 Storage Armrest Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear seat 1. Pull up on the cover handle to armrest, pull the loop at the top of release the cover posts from the the armrest down to access the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 125 Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the holder faces rearward with the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may round surface facing down.
Page 126 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-35 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 128: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Universal Remote System . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Programming ....5-53 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 129 Instruments and Controls ® an iPod or USB device. Press to Navigating an iPod or USB Device 2. Press and release reject an incoming call, or end a on the Main Audio Screen to scroll up or down the list, then current call.
Page 130: Horn
Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
Page 131: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls The rear window wiper/washer will (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push this not operate if the liftgate or liftglass Turn the band up for more frequent paddle to spray washer fluid on the is open or ajar. If the liftgate or wipes or down for less frequent windshield.
Page 132 Instruments and Controls compass is not set to the zone two seconds to select the next where you live, the compass may available variance zone. Repeat give false readings. The compass this step until the appropriate must be set to the variance zone in variance zone is displayed.
Page 133: Clock
Instruments and Controls strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information Clock the compass. Such interference button until PRESS To set the time and date: may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS cell phone antenna mount, a 1.
Page 134: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets WARNING one of the following: The accessory power outlets can be Power is always supplied to the Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, If equipment is connected using be sure to follow the proper more than 150 watts or a system installation instructions included with fault is detected, a protection circuit the equipment. Do not use shuts off the power supply and the equipment exceeding the indicator light turns off.
Page 136: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 137: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6-Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 138: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Press the reset button, located on Fuel Gauge hybrid supplement for more the instrument panel cluster next to information. the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip odometer and the Speedometer regular odometer.
Page 139: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Here are some situations owners Engine Oil Pressure on, shows how much fuel the may experience with the fuel gauge. Gauge vehicle has left in the tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Engine Coolant Messages on page 5 37 and Engine Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10 6 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 141: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the page 10 18. gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The charging If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on hybrid supplement for more the state of the battery for improved information.
Page 142: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls will come on or the SERVICE times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is DIC message will display. See vehicle is moving. moving.
Page 143: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 41. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the...
Page 144: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls symbol to let you know the status of Charging System Light WARNING the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the airbag readiness light ever If the word ON or the on symbol is comes on and stays on, it means lit on the passenger airbag status that something may be wrong indicator, it means that the right...
Page 145: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 checked right away. If the vehicle Notice: If the vehicle is must be driven a short distance with continually driven with this light the light on, turn off accessories, on, the emission controls might such as the radio and air not work as well, the vehicle fuel conditioner.
Page 146 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Light Flashing: A misfire condition Diagnosis and service might be has been detected.
Page 147: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 happen if the 12-volt battery has vehicle. For normal braking recently been replaced or run performance, both circuits need to down. The diagnostic system is be working. designed to evaluate critical If the warning light comes on and a emission control systems during chime sounds there could be a normal driving.
Page 148: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning WARNING light is also on, the vehicle does not (ABS) Warning Light have antilock brakes and there is a The brake system might not be problem with the regular brakes. working properly if the brake See Brake System Warning Light on system warning light is on.
Page 149: Stabilitrak Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 For more information, see Tow/Haul If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on Mode on page 9 33. the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information ®...
Page 150: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly. The vehicle the tires are significantly could be low on oil and it might underinflated.
Page 151: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 light and message should go off. This light is also used to indicate the High-Beam On Light If they do not, have the vehicle status of the anti-theft alarm system serviced by your dealer. when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm Security Light system is arming and one or more...
Page 152: Cruise Control Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls The light goes out when the fog Information Displays The DIC has different displays lamps are turned off. See Fog which can be accessed by pressing Lamps on page 6 6 for more the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information information.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-27 DIC Buttons shown in the display. The Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC temperature will be shown in °C or Buttons) °F depending on the units selected. (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll (Vehicle Information): Press through the following menu items: to display the oil life, units, side Odometer blind zone system on/off, tire...
Page 154 5-28 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle driving produces better fuel zero by pressing the set/reset begins moving, the display will then economy than city driving. Fuel button while the trip odometer is increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km range cannot be reset.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Speedometer To reset the timer to zero, press and An Active Fuel Management hold the set/reset button while indicator will display on the right The speedometer shows how fast TIMER is displayed. side of the DIC, while INST ECON the vehicle is moving in either displays on the left side.
Page 156 5-30 Instruments and Controls estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset Units life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change. Press the vehicle information button REMAINING on the display, that To reset the engine oil life system, until UNITS displays.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-31 If a low tire pressure condition is Integrated Trailer Brake Control Blank Display detected by the system while System under Towing Equipment This display shows no information. driving, a message advising you to on page 9 71 for more information. add pressure in a specific tire will Trip Odometer Reset Stem OUTPUT shows the power output to...
Page 158 5-32 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then 4. Once the desired language is zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem while the trip (5.2 mi), etc.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-33 2. While in the ODOMETER The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then display, press and hold the trip zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km odometer reset stem for odometer reset stem while the trip (5.2 mi), etc.
Page 160 5-34 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle electric brakes is connected. Output change.
Page 161: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
Page 162: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls check for the message on the DIC See Integrated Trailer Brake LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN display. If the message is still Control System under Towing This message displays and a chime displayed or appears again when Equipment on page 9 71 for more sounds if the driver side rear door is you begin driving, the brake system...
Page 163: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Gauge on page 5 14. To avoid ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP added strain on a hot engine, the air ENGINE This message displays and a chime conditioning compressor sounds if the passenger side rear This message displays and a chime automatically turns off.
Page 164: Engine Power Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE corrected. Check the oil as soon as stays on, the vehicle should be possible and have the vehicle taken to your dealer for service as ENGINE serviced by your dealer. See Engine soon as possible.
Page 165: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 atmosphere. A few driving trips with Object Detection System park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist the cap properly installed should on page 9 50 for more information. Messages turn this light and message off. See your dealer for service. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE Key and Lock Messages...
Page 166: Ride Control System
5-40 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION UNAVAILABLE CONTROL Messages If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this SERVICE STABILITRAK Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when there is a ®...
Page 167: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 One condition is overheating, TRACTION XX Airbag System Messages which could occur if StabiliTrak STABILITRAK XX activates continuously for an SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when the extended period of time. This message displays if there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak The message also displays if the problem with the airbag system.
Page 168: Tire Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 55, checked and set to those shown on Tire Rotation on page 10 55, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10 41, Vehicle SYSTEM page 10 51, and Tire Pressure on Load Limits on page 9 16, and Tire...
Page 169: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-43 GRADE BRAKING ON TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages This message displays when the grade braking has been activated Notice: Do not drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING while driving on downhill grades. while the transmission fluid is This message will only appear the overheating and the transmission On vehicles with the Integrated...
Page 170: Washer Fluid Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, TRAILER CONNECTED Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the On vehicles with the Integrated WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, off.
Page 171: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization button once to display all DIC Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) messages in English.
Page 172: Dic Buttons)
5-46 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until doors and when the doors will made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the automatically unlock. See Automatic setting will remain. DIC display.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-47 NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired setting will remain. the DIC display.
Page 174 5-48 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2 8 for happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-49 APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 176 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ key is removed from the ignition or PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired after pressing the easy exit seat the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-51 feature. See Memory Seats on MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be page 3 7 and EASY EXIT RECALL made to this feature. The current If your vehicle has this feature, it earlier for more information. setting will remain.
Page 178 5-52 Instruments and Controls ON (default): The remote start RESTORE ALL (default): The Exiting the Feature feature will be enabled. customization features will be set to Settings Menu their factory default settings. NO CHANGE: No change will be The feature settings menu will be made to this feature.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Universal Remote devices such as garage door The programmed buttons should be openers, security systems, and erased when the vehicle is sold or System home automation devices. the lease ends. See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons in See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any this section.
Page 180 5-54 Instruments and Controls hanging antenna wire is To program another Rolling Code attached to the motor-head unit device such as an additional garage and may be a colored button. door opener, a security device, Press this button. After pressing or home automation device, repeat this button, complete the Steps 1 through 5, choosing a...
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Most garage door openers sold To program up to three devices: The garage door opener receiver before 1996 are Fixed Code units. (motor head unit) could also 1. To verify that the garage door have a row of dip switches that Programming a garage door opener opener is a Fixed Code unit, can be used when programming...
Page 182 5-56 Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch buttons to put the Universal settings from left to right as Home Remote into follows: programming mode. When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the Example of Eight Dip Switches down position, write Right.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-57 4. The indicator lights will blink 5. After entering all of the switch 8. Press and release the same slowly. Enter each switch setting positions, once again firmly button again. The garage door from Step 2 into your vehicle's press and release all three should move, confirming that Universal Home Remote.
Page 184 5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, Remote Buttons Operation call the customer assistance phone The programmed buttons should be number under Customer Assistance Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or Offices (U.S.
Page 185: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 186: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically When the headlamps are turned on Headlamp High/ turns on the headlamps at normal while the vehicle is on, the Low-Beam Changer brightness, together with the headlamps will turn off automatically following: 10 minutes after the ignition is (Headlamp High/Low Beam turned off.
Page 187: Daytime Running
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. To use it, pull the turn signal lever sidemarker, parking lamps, and the toward you, then release it. instrument panel lights. The radio The light sensor determines it is lights will also be dim. daytime.
Page 188 Lighting The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See door closed. See Retained headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination Accessory Power (RAP) on parking garage or heavy overcast Control on page 6 7. page 9 25.
Page 189: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the Signals lever. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 190: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed When the wiring is connected to an to high beam, the fog lamps also go auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, off. When the high-beam headlamps pressing the bottom of the button are turned off, the fog lamps will will activate the lamp and illuminate come on again.
Page 191: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning Instrument Panel the knob to the farthest clockwise Illumination Control position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
Page 192: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Battery Load Management For vehicles with reading lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead The vehicle has Electric Power console. Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 193: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome and high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output reading lamps if they are left on for This is because the generator...
Page 194 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 195 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-16 System CD/DVD Player ....7-21 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 196: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature adjustments, and preset radio Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to stations. the audio system can be played discourage theft of the vehicle's even after the ignition is turned off. For more information, see Defensive radio by learning a portion of the See Retained Accessory Power...
Page 197: Cd (Mp3))
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. E. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer.
Page 198 Infotainment System BAND (Power/Volume) FWD (Forward) Press to scroll through the Press to turn the Press to and hold to fast available bands AM, FM, infotainment system on forward through a track. or XM if equipped. or off. O. CD/AUX SEEK Turn to adjust the volume.
Page 199 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD, USB, and DVD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings.
Page 200: Operation
Infotainment System CAT (Category) O. CD Slot Operation Press to display a list of REV (Reverse) Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD XM categories. ® radio have a Bose Surround Press to and hold to go Sound System. Some of its features (Clock) backward fast through a are explained later in this section...
Page 201 Infotainment System Using the Radio wind noise as the vehicle's speed turned on, AudioPilot continuously changes while driving, so that the adjusts the audio system (Power/Volume): Press to turn volume level stays consistent. equalization, to compensate for the system on and off. background noise, so that music To activate SCV: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise...
Page 202 Infotainment System For additional information on Press the FWD, or If the radio has a Bose audio AudioPilot, please visit system, the EQ settings are either REV button. www.bose.com/audiopilot. MANUAL or TALK. If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): there is static, decrease the treble.
Page 203 Infotainment System ® Surround (Centerpoint 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Select this setting to enable of the following: Calibration Error: The audio Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint system has been calibrated for the Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a vehicle from the factory.
Page 204: Am-Fm Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Radio display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal information is not available, NO that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio INFO displays. REV: Press to manually tune to Radio Data System (RDS) a radio station in descending order.
Page 205: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 page of favorites can contain any 3. Select the number of favorites For more information, contact combination of AM, FM, or XM, pages by pressing the softkey SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or if equipped, stations. located below the displayed call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and page numbers.
Page 206 7-12 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys 2. Press the softkey located below REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab the XM CAT tab. previous SiriusXM category. to immediately tune to the first FWD: Press to go to the next 3.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-13 favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the number of favorites No XM Signal: The system is stations available per page. Each pages by pressing the softkey functioning correctly, but the vehicle page of favorites can contain any located below the displayed is in a location that is blocking the combination of AM, FM,...
Page 208: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The SiriusXM XM Not Available: If this message information is available at this time receiver in the vehicle could have does not clear within a short period on this channel. The system is previously been in another vehicle.
Page 209: Rear Side Window
Infotainment System 7-15 power lines interfere with radio Cellular Phone Usage There is enough space between the reception. When this happens, try grid lines to attach a cellular Cellular phone usage may cause reducing the treble on the radio. telephone antenna without interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 210: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-16 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, The XM Satellite Radio antenna is and debris. CD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. If an error displays, see CD Player Keep the antenna clear of Care of the CD Player Messages later in this section.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-17 If the surface of a CD is soiled, CD is controlled by the buttons on portable audio player is not clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, unit.
Page 212 7-18 Infotainment System Up to 255 files. Format SEEK: Press to go to the next Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl track. Radios that have the capability of extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Press and hold, or press multiple files that were recorded onto a Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda times to continue moving forward...
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-19 Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than 32 can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW order: characters or four pages are contains more than the maximum of shortened. The display does not 50 folders, 15 playlists, and Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last 512 folders and files, the player...
Page 214 7-20 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, SEEK: Press to go to the next tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 215: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 The label could be caught in the alphabetical order on the CD and If a label is added to a CD player. begins playing MP3 files from that CD, more than one CD is inserted album. into the slot at a time, or an If the CD is not playing correctly, for attempt is made to play scratched any other reason, try a known...
Page 216 7-22 Infotainment System disc. If the surface of a disc is Front seat passengers can listen to Inserting a Disc damaged, such as cracked, broken, the radio (AM, FM, or XM if Insert a disc partway into either slot, or scratched, the disc does not play equipped) by pressing the BAND label side up.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-23 If loading and reading of a disc When a CD is inserted, the text tab If a front auxiliary device is cannot be completed, due to DVD or CD symbol displays on the connected, the DVD/CD AUX button unknown format, etc., and the disc left side of the radio display.
Page 218 7-24 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both (Tune): Turn to select tracks on tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the disc that is currently playing. sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-25 Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl recorded without folders or playlists. track of the last playlist has extension. When displaying the name of the played, play continues from the folder, the radio displays ROOT. first track of the first playlist. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.
Page 220 7-26 Infotainment System Track names longer than (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA (Next Folder): Press the 32 characters or 4 pages are files. softkey below the tab to go to shortened. Parts of words on the the first track in the next folder. SEEK: Press to go to the start of last page of text and the extension the track, if more than five seconds...
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-27 shown on the second line of the that album have played, the player DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD display. Once all songs by that artist moves to the next album in +R/RW media, along with MP3 and are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and WMA formats.
Page 222 7-28 Infotainment System Loading a disc into the system, auxiliary input device; see Auxiliary (Power): Press to turn the radio depending on media type and Devices on page 7 31 for more on or off. Turn clockwise or format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds information.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-29 not work when the DVD is playing Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V If the DVD still does not play, refer the copyright information or the (Video) to the on-screen instructions, previews. if available. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tab SEEK: Press to go to the next (Stop): Press to stop playing,...
Page 224 7-30 Infotainment System The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause It must be manually turned on by navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing the rear seat occupant through the menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control power button.
Page 225: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 It is very hot. When the twice on the remote control, the disc Auxiliary Devices temperature returns to normal, resumes playing at the beginning of the disc should play. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack the disc. The road is very rough. When Radios with an auxiliary input jack CD/DVD Player Messages the road becomes smoother, the...
Page 226 7-32 Infotainment System For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Using the USB Port the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Radios with a USB port can control to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the a USB storage device or an iPod radio.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-33 ® updated using the latest iTunes Connecting a USB Storage automatically powers off and will not application. charge or draw power from the Device or iPod See www.apple.com/itunes. vehicle's battery. The USB Port can be used to For help with identifying your iPod, If you have an older iPod model that control an iPod or a USB storage...
Page 228 7-34 Infotainment System To use the softkeys: SEEK: Press to go to the next (Folder View): Press the track. Press and hold or press 1. Press the first or fifth softkey softkey below to view the multiple times to continue moving below the radio display to contents of the current folder on the forward through tracks.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-35 Third softkey, 5% through the list Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: Fourth softkey, 10% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and...
Page 230: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-36 Infotainment System Rear Seat Before Driving (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below to turn shuffle The RSE is designed for rear seat Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a passengers only. The driver cannot USB storage device or iPod is first safely view the video screen while Rear Seat Entertainment connected.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-37 DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Headphones listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, Control is on, a padlock icon MP3s, DVD-As, or any auxiliary displays. source connected to A/V jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle The radio can be turned back on has this feature.
Page 232 7-38 Infotainment System power if the RSE system and RSA Do not store the Battery Replacement are shut off, or if the headphones headphones in heat or direct To change the batteries on the are out of range of the transmitters sunlight.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-39 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks the RSE system. Adapter Auxiliary Devices on page 7 31 for connectors or cables (not included) more information about changing may be required to connect the the source. auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. How to Change the RSE Video Refer to the manufacturer s Screen Settings...
Page 234 7-40 Infotainment System Audio Output When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-41 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 236 7-42 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-43 (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
Page 238 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 240: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-46 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-47 inactive, with some radios, if the When a disc is playing in the CD or (Seek): When listening to FM, front seat passengers are listening DVD changer, press this button to AM, or XM (if equipped), press to the disc.
Page 242: Bluetooth
7-48 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information. receive phone calls.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-49 The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
Page 244 7-50 Infotainment System 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-51 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
Page 246 7-52 Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a The list command will list all stored phone number to be dialed by numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-53 Once connected, the person called Press to answer an 4. Once the call is connected, will be heard through the audio incoming call when another call press to link all callers speakers. is active. The original call is together.
Page 248 7-54 Infotainment System transferred. The connection process Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a can take up to two minutes after the menu-driven phone system. Voice pass-thru allows access to the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Account numbers can also be voice recognition commands on the stored for use.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-55 Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 250 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 251 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 252 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move the window outlets. Cooler air is the floor vents. In this mode, the thumbwheels up or down to directed to the upper outlets and system automatically forces outside increase or decrease the warmer air to the floor outlets. air into the vehicle.
Page 253 Climate Controls The air conditioning system increase the fan speed. The For vehicles with heated outside removes moisture from the air, so a recirculation mode can also be rearview mirrors, the mirrors will small amount of water might drip turned off by turning off the engine. heat to help clear fog or frost from under the vehicle while idling or the surface of the mirror when the...
Page 254 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Power Button Rear Window Defogger The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system K. Air Conditioning described later in this section. PASS If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 255 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side When in defrost mode the will normally be set to outside Temperature Control passenger temperature setting air. If it is hot outside, the air cannot be changed. inlet may automatically switch to The driver and passenger side recirculate inside air to help temperature buttons are used to Automatic Operation...
Page 256 Climate Controls Do not cover the solar sensor second row floor outlets. In this (Air Delivery Mode Control): located on the top of the instrument mode, the system automatically Press these buttons to change the panel near the windshield. This selects outside air.
Page 257 Climate Controls The passenger temperature control If this button is pressed when the air (Recirculation): Press to turn cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning compressor is the recirculation mode on or off. An mode. If the PASS button is unavailable, the indicator flashes indicator light comes on to show pressed, the button indicator flashes...
Page 258 Climate Controls PASS: Press to set the passenger Rear Window Defogger Do not use a razor blade temperature setting to match the or sharp object to clear the inside The rear window defogger uses a driver temperature setting. The rear window. Do not adhere warming grid to remove fog from the PASS indicator will turn off.
Page 259 Climate Controls Sensors The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 260 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate The rear system can also be turned off by turning the rear fan knob to Control Only) position. For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in Mimic Mode: This mode matches the headliner.
Page 261 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner Seat Audio) outlets. The rear system floor For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are outlets are located directly behind integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 262 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to...
Page 263 Climate Controls 8-13 When you enter a vehicle in cold Adding outside equipment to the Air Vents weather, press the fan up button front of the vehicle, such as to the maximum fan level before hood-air deflectors, may affect Use the air outlets located in the driving.
Page 264 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 265 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-21 Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Automatic Pedal ..... . . 9-21 Transfer Case) .
Page 266: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Towing Driving Information Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-50 General Towing Side Blind Zone Information ....9-63 Distracted Driving Alert (SBZA) .
Page 267: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat careless and make mistakes. WARNING passenger to handle potential Anticipate what they might do distractions. and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a features before driving, such as between you and the driver in...
Page 268: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Average driver reaction time is Steering WARNING (Continued) about three-quarters of a second. In Hydraulic Power Steering that time, a vehicle moving at Do not drink and drive or ride with 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m Your vehicle has hydraulic power a driver who has been drinking.
Page 269: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about the curve before accelerating one-eighth of a turn, until the gently into the straightaway. right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Steering in Emergencies 3.
Page 270: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Defensive drivers avoid most skids WARNING acceleration, or braking, by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed existing conditions, and by not When driving off-road, bouncing by shifting to a lower gear. Any overdriving those conditions.
Page 271 Driving and Operating To gain more ground clearance if Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading needed, it may be necessary to the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving remove the front fascia lower and Tires. air dam. WARNING Environmental Concerns Notice: Operating the vehicle for...
Page 272 Driving and Operating When possible, drive straight up Driving on Hills WARNING or down the hill. Driving safely on hills requires good Slow down when approaching judgment and an understanding of If the vehicle has the two speed the top of the hill. what the vehicle can and cannot do.
Page 273 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle 3.2. Stay clear of the path the WARNING around. If the hill is steep vehicle would take if it enough to stall the vehicle, rolled downhill. Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause Avoid turns that take the vehicle a hill can cause your brakes to...
Page 274 9-10 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, WARNING across, and the vehicle starts to or Ice slide, turn downhill. This should Use a low gear when driving in mud Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, help straighten out the vehicle the deeper the mud, the lower the or rivers can be dangerous.
Page 275: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Notice: Do not drive through cause glazing and uneven braking. WARNING standing water if it is deep Check the body structure, steering, enough to cover the wheel hubs, suspension, wheels, tires, and Wet brakes can cause crashes. axles or exhaust pipe.
Page 276: Highway Hypnosis
9-12 Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Check all fluid levels and brakes, Hydroplaning tires, cooling system, and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission. can build up under the vehicle's Shift to a lower gear when going Always be alert and pay attention to tires so they actually ride on the down steep or long hills.
Page 277: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-13 Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING (Continued) improves vehicle stability during Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but they would not work well. You apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow would then have poor braking or on dry pavement.
Page 278 9-14 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust vehicle unless there is help nearby. or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 279: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-15 If it takes some time for help to Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING arrive, now and then when you run it Out the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and pedal slightly so the engine runs right to clear the area around the speed, they can explode, and you...
Page 280: Vehicle Load Limits
9-16 Driving and Operating has them. If the vehicle does need Vehicle Load Limits to be towed out, see Towing the It is very important to know how Vehicle on page 10 83. much weight your vehicle can Recovery Hooks carry.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-17 (B-pillar). With the driver door the front and rear axles. See WARNING (Continued) open, you will find the label Certification/Tire Label later in attached below the door lock this section. vehicle handles. This could post (striker). The tire and cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct loading information label shows...
Page 282 9-18 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-19 weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all your vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 284 9-20 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension WARNING WARNING (Continued) components to get added durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any Never stack heavier weight ratings. Ask your dealer heavier than the Gross things, like suitcases, to help you load your vehicle the Vehicle Weight Rating inside the vehicle so that...
Page 285: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Starting and breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake Operating linings. Do not tow a trailer during New Vehicle Break-In break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 66 for the trailer Notice: The vehicle does not The control used to adjust the towing capabilities of the need an elaborate break-in.
Page 286: Ignition Positions
9-22 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions will remain active. See Retained If the vehicle must be shut off in an Accessory Power (RAP) on emergency: page 9 25. 1. Brake using a firm and steady This position locks the ignition. pressure.
Page 287: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-23 while the engine is off. Use this D (START): This is the position that WARNING position if the vehicle must be starts the engine. When the engine pushed or towed. starts, release the key. The ignition Turning off the vehicle while switch returns to ON/RUN for C (ON/RUN): This position can be...
Page 288 9-24 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure the engine is already running. 2. If the engine does not start after Engine cranking can be stopped 5-10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator by turning the ignition switch to cold weather (below 18°C or 0°...
Page 289: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-25 covered by the vehicle warranty. tie which secures the electrical The length of time the heater should See Add-On Electrical Equipment cord. Do not cut the remain plugged in depends on on page 9 80. electrical cord. several factors.
Page 290: Shifting Into Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then Leaving the Vehicle With the set the parking brake. Engine Running See Parking Brake on page 9 42 WARNING for more information. WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of 2.
Page 291: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-27 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure your the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 292: Parking Over Things
9-28 Driving and Operating ® If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust shifting, then have the vehicle Vehicles with V8 engines may have serviced soon. Active Fuel Management. This WARNING system allows the engine to operate Parking over Things Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 293: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-29 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the in the vehicle body from engine running. hybrid supplement for more damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine...
Page 294 9-30 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) move the shift lever to P (Park). because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving See Shifting Into Park on...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-31 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization WARNING normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: conditions in order to reduce rapid engine is running at high speed is...
Page 296: Manual Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating vehicle is being used, such as with spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode a heavy load or when the a hill, use the brakes to hold the Range Selection Mode temperature changes. During this vehicle in place.
Page 297: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-33 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Notice: Spinning the tires or Tow/Haul Mode located on the steering column holding the vehicle in one place shift lever, to select the desired on a hill using only the range of gears for the current accelerator pedal may damage driving conditions.
Page 298: Drive Systems
9-34 Driving and Operating desired vehicle speeds when driving Drive Systems on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the Four-Wheel Drive (Two vehicle. Speed Automatic To disable or enable Tow/Haul Transfer Case) Grade Braking within the current When Tow/Haul Mode is selected ignition key cycle, press and hold If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-35 ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Automatic Transfer Case should take the vehicle to your Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low dealer for service. An indicator light will turn Traction Control and will flash while shifting. It will stay on ®...
Page 300 9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING High or AUTO (Automatic the Four-Wheel Drive High position Four-Wheel Drive) when you need extra traction, such Shifting the transfer case to as on snowy or icy roads or in most Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle off-road situations.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-37 Extended high-speed operation The vehicle may have significant ignition in ON/RUN. The preferred in 4L may damage or shorten the life engagement noise and bump when method for shifting out of of the drivetrain. shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have Low and Four-Wheel Drive High your vehicle moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h...
Page 302 9-38 Driving and Operating If the knob is turned to the 5. Shift the transfer case to 10. Release the parking brake prior Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, Two-Wheel Drive High. to moving the vehicle. or Two-Wheel Drive High switch 6. Turn the transfer case dial 11.
Page 303: Transfer Case)
Driving and Operating 9-39 transfer case. To help avoid Four-Wheel Drive (Single Front Axle damaging the vehicle, always wait Speed Automatic The front axle engages and for the mode indicator lights to disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) stop flashing before shifting the shift the transfer case.
Page 304 9-40 Driving and Operating The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Drive): This setting is ideal for use If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System when road surface traction message stays on, you should take...
Page 305: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-41 Excessively shifting the transfer Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it case into or out of the different becomes necessary to slam on the modes may cause the transfer case brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake to enter the shift protection mode.
Page 306: Parking Brake
9-42 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake brake is fully released and the leave enough room up ahead to brake warning light is off before stop, even with ABS. driving. To release the parking brake, hold Using ABS the regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes.
Page 307: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-43 power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely Ride Control Systems conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA ®...
Page 308 9-44 Driving and Operating the vehicle is started. See Trailer wait 15 seconds, and then turn it Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 80 back on again to reset the system. for more information. If any of the messages still appear on the DIC, the vehicle should be When the vehicle is started and taken in for service.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-45 the appropriate DIC message to turn the system off if the vehicle The TCS is enabled automatically displays. This will also disable the is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, when the vehicle is started. It will TSC feature.
Page 310 9-46 Driving and Operating The TCS may activate on dry or Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak Autoride and MagneRide are fully rough roads or under conditions have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) automatic and use a computer such as heavy acceleration while feature.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-47 Automatic Level Control An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control rear shocks will raise or lower the The automatic level control rear rear of the vehicle to maintain suspension is available on light duty WARNING proper vehicle height.
Page 312 9-48 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 4. Take your foot off the system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle accelerator. cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, Resuming a Set Speed ®...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-49 To increase vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills For other forms of Grade Braking, small amounts, press the +RES see Automatic Transmission on How well the cruise control works button. Each time this is done, page 9 29 andTow/Haul Mode on on hills depends on the vehicle the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h...
Page 314: Object Detection Systems
9-50 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works Turning the System On and Off URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working. If available, the Ultrasonic Rear URPA operates only at speeds less Parking Assist (URPA) system uses...
Page 315: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-51 PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system WARNING (Continued) occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the check mirrors, glance over your above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very shoulder, and use the turn...
Page 316 9-52 Driving and Operating is approximately between When the vehicle is started, both When the System Does Not Seem 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the outside mirror SBZA displays will To Work Properly ground. briefly come on to indicate the Missed alerts can occur under system is operating.
Page 317: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-53 UNAVAILABLE message after vehicles in your blind zone, or the Rear Vision cleaning the bumper, see your vehicle is passing through an open Camera (RVC) dealer. field of view area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient If available, the Rear Vision Camera The SBZA displays may remain on data for operation.
Page 318 9-54 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation the vehicle. When the vehicle is The delay that is received after shifted into R (Reverse), the video shifting out of R (Reverse) is System image appears on the navigation approximately 10 seconds. The The RVC system displays a view of screen.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-55 The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a parking spot.
Page 320 9-56 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be further or can change or the camera can closer than they appear. The area be affected. Be sure to have the displayed is limited and objects camera and its position and which are close to either corner of mounting angle checked at your the bumper or under the bumper do dealer.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-57 return to normal the device will Fuel reset and the green indicator will Use of the recommended fuel is an stop flashing. important part of the proper During any of these fault conditions, maintenance of this vehicle. To help the display will be blank and the keep the engine clean and maintain indicator will flash while the vehicle...
Page 322: Recommended Fuel
9-58 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 323: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-59 regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these control system performance. The injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. turn on.
Page 324: Filling The Tank
9-60 Driving and Operating indicating ethanol content. Do not E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank use the fuel if the ethanol content is (gallon) than gasoline, so you will greater than 85%. need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING often when using E85 than when At a minimum, E85 should meet...
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-61 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not WARNING (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Fuel can spray out if the fuel pumping before removing the cap is opened too quickly.
Page 326: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-62 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Place the nozzle inside the fill refueling, do not remove the WARNING opening of the container nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by...
Page 327: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-63 Towing Driving Characteristics WARNING and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
Page 328 9-64 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing When turning with a trailer, make amount of experience. The wider turns than normal. Do this so More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is the trailer will not strike soft when towing a trailer.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-65 The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission shifts too often. apply the parking brake and shift See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 33. into P (Park). WARNING When towing at high altitude on 5.
Page 330: Trailer Towing
9-66 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Notice: Pulling a trailer WARNING brake system. It is a good idea to improperly can damage the inspect these before and during vehicle and result in costly The driver can lose control when the trip.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-67 your passengers. So please read are all important. It can depend on additional optional equipment, this section carefully before pulling a any special equipment on the passengers, and cargo in the tow trailer. vehicle, and the amount of tongue vehicle must be subtracted from the weight the vehicle can carry.
Page 332 9-68 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 216 kg (11,500 lb) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lb)
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-69 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 334 9-70 Driving and Operating Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500/2500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) 1500/2500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
Page 335: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-71 Weight of the Trailering Trailer Tongue in Trailer Towing on When using a weight-distributing page 9 66 for rating limits with hitch, the spring bars should be Combination various hitch types. adjusted so the distance (A) is the It is important that the combination same after coupling the trailer to the Consider using sway controls with...
Page 336 9-72 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the following trailer circuits: Package A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn adequate for the weight of the Signal...
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-73 White: Ground Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer Provisions Light Green: Back-up Lamps brakes at the same time. Red: Battery Feed* These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* the trailer wiring package.
Page 338 9-74 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles large or heavy load.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-75 The vehicle may have a Hill Start Trailer Brake Control Panel WARNING Assist (HSA) feature. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 43. Connecting a trailer that has a If the vehicle s brake, anti-lock surge, air, brake or StabiliTrak systems are not or electric-over-hydraulic trailer...
Page 340 9-76 Driving and Operating Brake Display Page on the DIC to Gain setting. After the Trailer and hold a gain button to cause the adjust and display power output to Brake Display Page is displayed, Trailer Gain to continuously adjust. the trailer brakes.
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-77 The Trailer Output will indicate - - - Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure - - - on the Trailer Brake Display The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a Page whenever the following occur: Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and must...
Page 342 9-78 Driving and Operating electrical connections. See 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time Vehicle Load Limits on attached on a level road surface vehicle loading, trailer loading or page 9 16 for more information. representative of the towing road surface conditions change condition and free of traffic at...
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-79 CHECK TRAILER WIRING This 2. There is an electrical fault in the harness to the vehicle, the message will be displayed if: wiring to the electric trailer electrical fault is on the brakes. This message will trailer side.
Page 344: Trailer Sway
9-80 Driving and Operating An authorized GM dealer may be If the vehicle is equipped with the Conversions and able to diagnose and repair Integrated Trailer Brake Control Add-Ons problems with the trailer. However, (ITBC) system, StabiliTrak may also any diagnosis and repair of the apply the trailer brakes.
Page 345: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-81 Adding a Snow Plow or the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: Similar Equipment Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded. Make sure the weight on the Before installing a snow plow on the The plow the vehicle can carry...
Page 346 9-82 Driving and Operating the GVW rating, the front and In order to calculate the amount of rear axle ratings, and the front weight any front accessory, such as and rear weight distribution ratio. a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating.
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-83 For example, adding a 318 kg Heavier equipment can be added on WARNING (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds the front of the vehicle if it is more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the compensated for by carrying fewer manufacturer or installer's front axle.
Page 348 9-84 Driving and Operating unsure of the vehicle's front, rear, Emergency Roof Lamp or total weight, go to a weigh station Provisions and weigh the vehicle. Your dealer Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow can also help you with this. plow prep package also have an The total vehicle reserve capacity emergency roof lamp provision...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-21 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid .
Page 350 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-52 Jump Starting ....10-79 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 351: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 352: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care proper service manual, see Service Hood Publications Ordering Information To open the hood: on page 13 17. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3 42. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of 1.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 354: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 13. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 14. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 356 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
Page 357: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be How to Reset the Engine Oil changed at least once a year and, Life System When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be Reset the system whenever the reset.
Page 358: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the System can be reset as follows: scheduled maintenance intervals Fluid listed in Maintenance Schedule on 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with page 11 2.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Apply the parking brake and Cold Check Procedure place the shift lever in P (Park). Use this procedure only as a 3. With your foot on the brake reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be pedal, move the shift lever operated safely until a hot check through each gear range,...
Page 360 10-12 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
Page 361: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-13 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously. Consistency (repeatable remove the engine air cleaner/filter readings) is important to maintaining from the vehicle by following proper fluid level.
Page 362: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not 3.
Page 363: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Engine Coolant WARNING The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
Page 364 10-16 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant WARNING (Continued) temperature. The vehicle must be on a level Notice: If improper coolant surface when checking the coolant mixture, the engine could get too mixture, inhibitors, or additives level. hot but you would not get the are used in the vehicle cooling overheat warning.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Surge Tank cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling WARNING system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. If no coolant is visible in the surge Coolant contains ethylene glycol tank, add coolant as follows:...
Page 366: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 2. Keep turning the pressure cap 6. Verify coolant level after engine slowly and remove it. is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-19 If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment but instead get service help right See Overheated Engine away. See Roadside Assistance WARNING Protection Operating Mode on Program (Mexico) on page 13 7 or...
Page 368: Overheated Engine Protection
10-20 Vehicle Care Tows a trailer. See Trailer If the warning continues, pull over, distances and/or towing a trailer in Towing on page 9 66. stop, and park the vehicle the overheat protection mode right away. should be avoided. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: If there is no sign of steam, idle the Notice: After driving in the...
Page 369: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 engages, so an increase in fan fans will change to low speed when How to Check Power Steering noise may be heard. This is normal additional cooling is no longer Fluid and should not be mistaken as the required.
Page 370: Washer Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid displays, washer fluid will need to three-quarters full when it is may damage the vehicle and the be added to the windshield washer very cold. This allows for damages may not be covered by fluid reservoir.
Page 371: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound rear brakes for the worse.
Page 372 10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-25 If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake fluid Vehicle Storage vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This WARNING damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
Page 374: Four-Wheel Drive
10-26 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the heard. A fluid loss could indicate a vehicle should be on a level problem. Have it inspected and Transfer Case surface. repaired. If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant How to Check Lubricant the fill plug (A) hole, some lubricant...
Page 375: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-27 When the differential is at All axle assemblies are filled by operating temperature (warm), volume of fluid during production. add enough lubricant to raise the They are not filled to reach a certain level to the bottom of the fill level.
Page 376: Starter Switch Check
10-28 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the Starter Switch Check vehicle should be on a level surface. WARNING For the 1500 series, the proper When you are doing this level is from 1.0 mm to 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below the inspection, the vehicle could bottom of the fill plug hole,...
Page 377: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-29 If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check service. engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the WARNING Automatic Transmission...
Page 378: Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Rear Wiper Blade Replacement mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift to and out of the park rest position. P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 379: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 33. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 380: License Plate Lamp
10-32 Vehicle Care 7. Reinstall the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning the bulb socket clockwise. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly making sure to line up the pins with the vehicle and tighten the screws. License Plate Lamp A. Stoplamp/Taillamp 2.
Page 381: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-33 2. Twist and pull the license plate Replacement Bulbs Electrical System lamp assembly forward through If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the molding opening. Electrical System hybrid supplement for more 3. Remove the bulb socket from information.
Page 382: Fuses And Circuit
10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the some cases to remain off. Have the hybrid supplement for more headlamp wiring checked right away information.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-35...
Page 384 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Airbag System Engine Control Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, J-Case Usage Theft Deterrent Not Used Fuses System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper...
Page 386: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 388: Block
10-40 Vehicle Care Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 389: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Vehicle Load Limits on Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has page 9 16. high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 390: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires possible, avoid contact with WARNING (Continued) curbs, potholes, and other If the vehicle has 20 inch P275/ road hazards. Worn or old tires can 55R20 size tires, they are cause a crash. If the tread classified as touring tires and All-Season Tires is badly worn,...
Page 391: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original See Winter Tires on page 10 43.
Page 392 10-44 Vehicle Care and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (F) Uniform Tire Quality Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire section for more detail. digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-45 criteria have a TPC specification DOT Tire Date of code molded onto the sidewall. Manufacture The last four GM's TPC specifications meet or digits of the TIN indicate the tire exceed all federal safety manufactured date. The first two guidelines.
Page 394: Tire Designations
10-46 Vehicle Care (G) Single Tire Maximum letter P as the first character in ply construction; and the letter B Load Maximum load that can the tire size means a passenger means belted bias ply be carried and the maximum vehicle tire engineered to construction.
Page 395: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-47 a light truck tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional and Rim Association. accessories. Some examples of (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 396 10-48 Vehicle Care Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-49 Occupant Distribution See Tire Pressure on Treadwear Indicators Narrow Designated seating positions. page 10 50 and Vehicle Load bands, sometimes called wear Limits on page 9 16. bars, that show across the tread Outward Facing Sidewall of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic...
Page 398: Tire Pressure
10-50 Vehicle Care Needless damage from 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. cargo load. See Vehicle Load air pressure to operate Limits on page 9 16. effectively. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle Vehicle Maximum Load on the Notice: Neither tire...
Page 399: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-51 When to Check Loading Information label, no Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked further adjustment is necessary. Check the tires once a month monthly when cold and inflated to If the inflation pressure is low, or more.
Page 400: Operation
10-52 Vehicle Care tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety Operation ability. of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent hybrid supplement for more...
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-53 located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and GM-approved tire sealant If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper available through your dealer or as soon as possible and inflate the pressure.
Page 402 10-54 Vehicle Care successfully. See "TPMS Sensor could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next Matching Process" later in this functioning properly. See Buying ignition cycle. The sensors are section. New Tires on page 10 57. matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the The TPMS sensor matching...
Page 403: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-55 The tread or sidewall is TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE matching process is no longer cracked, cut, or snagged message displays on the DIC active. The TIRE LEARNING screen. ACTIVE message on the DIC deep enough to show cord or display screen goes off.
Page 404 10-56 Vehicle Care inflation pressure, and check for Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) damaged tires or wheels. If the the recommended inflation unusual wear continues after the pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When rotation, check the wheel Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any...
Page 405: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-57 When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10 55 and Tire Vehicle Storage Rotation on page 10 55 for Tires Tires age when stored normally additional information. mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Factors, such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time.
Page 406 10-58 Vehicle Care replacement tires are needed, performance of the vehicle. WARNING GM strongly recommends Braking and handling buying tires with the same TPC performance may be adversely Mixing tires of different sizes, Spec rating. affected if all the tires are not brands, or types may cause replaced at the same time.
Page 407: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-59 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 16 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 408: Uniform Tire Quality
10-60 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 409: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-61 straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement...
Page 410: Tire Chains
10-62 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement of clearance can cause damage wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel to the brakes, suspension, Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could or other vehicle parts.
Page 411: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-63 necessary. Use chains that are If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING the proper size for the tires. It is unusual for a tire to blowout Install them on the rear tires only. Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires Do not use chains on the front permanent damage to the tire.
Page 412 10-64 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tire. If it is used for level place to change the tire. To the wheel blocks (A).
Page 413: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Changing Use the following tools: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A.
Page 414 10-66 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the Hoist End of Extension Tool following graphics and instructions: K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2.
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch 7.
Page 416 10-68 Vehicle Care Once the retainer is separated 2. If the vehicle has a center cap from the guide pin, tilt the that covers the wheel fasteners, retainer and pull it through the place the chisel end of the wheel center of the wheel along with wrench in the slot on the wheel 3.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-69 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position Front Position 1500 Models Front Position 2500 Models...
Page 418 10-70 Vehicle Care Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (B) and both jack jack handle extension.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the improperly positioned can parts to which it is fastened, can damage the vehicle and even make wheel nuts become loose make the vehicle fall.
Page 420 10-72 Vehicle Care 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. When reinstalling the regular wheel WARNING Then use the wheel wrench to and tire, also reinstall either the tighten the nuts until the wheel is center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, Wheel nuts that are improperly or held against the hub.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the E. Wheel Wrench vehicle in the spare tire carrier. and Tools Hoist Cable Refer to the following graphics and G. Tire/Wheel Retainer instructions to help you: WARNING H.
Page 422 10-74 Vehicle Care 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole).
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-75 To store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3.
Page 424: Secondary Latch System
10-76 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and To release the spare tire from the Tools under Tire Changing on secondary latch: page 10 65. WARNING Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-77 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 65.
Page 426: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-78 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to 13. Disconnect the jack handle To continue changing the flat tire, raise the jack until it lifts the from the jack and carefully see Removing the Flat Tire and end fitting. remove the jack.
Page 427: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-79 Notice: If the vehicle has After installing the spare tire on your Jump Starting four-wheel drive and a different vehicle, you should stop as soon as For more information about the size spare tire is installed, do not possible and make sure the spare vehicle battery, see Battery on drive in four-wheel drive until the...
Page 428 10-80 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough warranty. Whenever possible, WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, turn off or unplug all accessories but be sure the vehicles are not on either vehicle when jump If you do not follow these steps touching each other.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-81 4. Open the hood on the other WARNING vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) An electric fan can start up even terminal locations on that when the engine is not running vehicle. and can injure you. Keep hands, Your vehicle has a remote clothing and tools away from any positive (+) jump starting...
Page 430 10-82 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING (Continued) not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could first. If you do not, explosive gas be damaged too.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-83 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the good engine for a while. battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 432: Towing The Vehicle
10-84 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, negative ( ) cable from the see the hybrid manual for more Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-85 Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and consider before recreational vehicle four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and towing: single speed automatic transfer Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all What is the towing capacity of Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 434 10-86 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set 5. Release the parking brake only Two Speed Automatic the parking brake. after the vehicle being towed is Transfer Case firmly attached to the towing 3.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-87 Dolly Towing Front Towing warranty. Never tow the vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a with the rear wheels on the Two Speed Automatic (Front Wheels Off the Ground) ground. Transfer Case Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a four-wheel drive vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic...
Page 436 10-88 Vehicle Care 6. Shift the transfer case to Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off WARNING N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel the Ground) Drive (Single Speed Automatic Shifting a four-wheel-drive Transfer Case) on page 9 39 or vehicle's transfer case into Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle Automatic Transfer Case) on to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-89 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a WARNING See Parking Brake on Two Speed Automatic page 9 42. Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 438: Appearance Care
10-90 Vehicle Care Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) cleaners that are marked safe for can result in damage or removal painted surfaces to remove foreign of paint and decals. matter. Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove...
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-91 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts clean the tires.
Page 440 10-92 Vehicle Care and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion exposure. leaks. protection. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication do not use strong soaps,...
Page 441: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt.
Page 442 10-94 Vehicle Care Notice: Cleaning the windshield Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the with water during the first three to soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface six months of ownership will center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-95 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 444: Floor Mats
10-96 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for WARNING proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mats were designed for the It may severely weaken them. In If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 445 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 446 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
Page 447 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper for more than a year. The engine oil Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, and filter must be changed at least Services Every 12 000 km/ or contamination. See Exterior once a year and the oil life system 7,500 mi Care on page 10 89.
Page 448 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Visually inspect gas strut for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 28. signs of wear, cracks, or other components for damaged, loose, damage. Check the hold open Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of ability of the strut.
Page 449 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 450 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High comes first. Services Normal pressure water can overcome the (6) Inspect for fraying, excessive seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines cracking, or damage;...
Page 451 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 452 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 453 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Signs of brake wear may include Battery With a multi point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The battery supplies power to start noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. the engine and operate any Trained dealer technicians have additional electrical accessories.
Page 454 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi point Signs of damage include Vehicle Care inspection, trained dealer scratches, cracks, and chips. To help keep the vehicle looking like technicians can visually inspect Trained dealer technicians can new, vehicle care products are the shocks and struts for signs inspect the windshield and available from your dealer.
Page 455 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 456 11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678).
Page 457 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 458 11-14 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 459 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 460 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 461 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 462 11-18 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 463 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 464 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 465 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 466 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 467 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Information Roadside Assistance the United States Program (U.S.
Page 468: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
1-800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied GMC. Normally, any concerns with 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the...
Page 469 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 470: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through...
Page 471: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive However, if a customer wishes to From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca 5329-0812 should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 472: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
GMC Owner Centre (Canada) Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. schedule service appointments. gmcowner.ca (Service History): View Take a trip to the GMC Owner printable dealer-recorded service Centre: records and self-recorded service records. Chat live with online help representatives.
Page 473: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
This program is available to services are available at no cost your vehicle, quickly and easily. qualified applicants for cost under the terms and conditions of Find the GMC-recommended reimbursement of eligible the program. The Roadside maintenance services for your aftermarket adaptive equipment Assistance program is not part of, vehicle.
Page 474 *Emergency Messages: of its term, contact the GMC If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone Customer Assistance Center at outside of your residence, messages.
Page 475 *Trip Interruption: This service If the vehicle cannot be received destination, excluding vehicles is provided if you are prevented by the nearest GMC dealer due with a carrying capacity greater from further usage of your to scheduling conflicts, the than 3.5 tons.
Page 476 Cost of towing a trailer when extraordinary nature, service (subject to availability) choosing a GMC dealer that is earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, for the person designated by you nearest to the temporary storage and other cyclonic storms.
Page 477: Mexico
GMC and General Motors of asistencia.GMC@gm.com location Canada Limited reserve the right to GMC reserves the right to make any Location of the vehicle limit services or payment to an changes or discontinue the owner or driver if they decide the...
Page 478 Emergency Tow From a Public trip was started to qualify. Road or Highway: Tow to the Services Not Included in General Motors of Canada nearest GMC dealer for warranty Roadside Assistance Limited requires service, or if the vehicle was in a pre-authorization, original Impound towing caused by crash and cannot be driven.
Page 479: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Information 13-13 to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring entitled Limited Warranty and Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are Owner Assistance Information covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work furnished with each new vehicle parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for...
Page 480: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Reimbursement and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to warranty repairs, and public...
Page 481 Customer Information 13-15 Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM are preserved.
Page 482 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and If a Crash Occurs be original equipment parts, either model year. new Genuine GM parts or recycled If there has been an injury, call original GM parts. Remember, Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not recycled parts will not be covered by Number (VIN).
Page 483: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-17 of the repair and parts choices as Owner Manual includes the Or write to: long as the cost stays within Maintenance Schedule for all Helm, Incorporated reasonable limits. models. Attention: Customer Service In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, 47911 Halyard Drive Service Publications Owner Manual, and Warranty Plymouth, MI 48170...
Page 484: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Government 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you to the United States write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety...
Page 485: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: obstacle, data that will assist in how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and...
Page 486: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information ® These data can help provide a To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar better understanding of the special equipment is required, and If the vehicle is equipped with circumstances in which crashes and access to the vehicle or the EDR is ®...
Page 487: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-21 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
Page 488 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 489 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 490 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 491 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Press . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 492 14-4 OnStar Connections 2. Say Call. The system responds 3. Say the entire number without Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows to call. Please say the name tag. calls to be made and received from 3.
Page 493 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Automatic Crash Response, Information mobile app to your iPhone, Android, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, or BlackBerry smartphone to check Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press...
Page 494 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 21 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 495 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 496 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be vehicle.
Page 497 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ....13-7, 13-11 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-35 Audio Players .
Page 498 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-31 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 499 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cruise Control ....9-47 Distracted Driving ....9-2 Air Conditioning .
Page 500 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Coolant ..... 10-15 Control System ....8-4 Coolant Temperature Engine .
Page 501 INDEX Front Fog Lamp Fuses General Information Light ......5-25 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 502 INDEX Heated Mirrors ....2-18 LATCH System Heater Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ....10-79 Engine .
Page 503 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Security ..... .5-41 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Maintenance Security .
Page 504 INDEX ® OnStar System, In Brief ....1-28 Navigation Park ® OnStar Additional ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 505 INDEX Power (cont'd) Radios Recommended Fluids and Seat Adjustment ....3-4 AM-FM Radio ....7-10 Lubricants .
Page 506 i-10 INDEX Restraints Safety Belts (cont'd) Securing Child Reminders ....5-16 Where to Put ....3-49 Restraints .
Page 507 INDEX i-11 Shifting Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Throttle, Adjustable ... . 9-21 Into Park ..... .9-26 Bulb Replacement .
Page 508 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont'd) Personalization ....5-45 Wheel Replacement ..10-61 Courtesy ....13-13 When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer .
Page 509 INDEX i-13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-61 Different Size ....10-59 Replacement .
Page 510 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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