Page 2: Table Of Contents
The 2003 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual ..............Seats and Restraint Systems Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Front Seats ..........Rear Seats ..........Towing ........... 4-45 Safety Belts ..........Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 3 For vehicles first Index sold in Canada, substitute the name ”General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this A good place to look for what you need is the Index in manual.
Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through this book. This safety You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,’’ We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: 4 8 : LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION ENGINE SHOULDER BELTS TO SGHTING POSSIBLE COOLANT PROTECT OCCUPANT MASTER SWITCH ACCESS INJURY TEMP DO NOT TWIST S A F m m - 1 BELT WHEN AlTACHING TURN...
Page 7 NOTES...
Page 8 Section Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............l -2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1.41 ......Power Seats ....1-2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for ..........Children (LATCH System) ....... 1-43 Power Lumbar Heated Seats ..........Securing a Child Restraint Designed ........
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear Power Seats edge of the control. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10 Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has this ’ feature, the four-way feature, the button used to control is located on the control the driver’s heated seat is located on the driver’s door panel. The button used to control the passenger’s heated seat is located on the...
Page 11 Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicles front seatbacks have a recline feature. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is Vertical Control: You can use the vertical control to moving. adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving the vertical control toward the rear or toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 12 The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash Sitting in a re ned position when your vehicle the belt could go up over your abdomen. The is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job bones.
Page 13 To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint. Head Restraints To lower the head restraint, press the release button while you push the head restraint down. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. To tilt the head restraint forward, grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward until you hear a click.
Page 14: Rear Seats
The rear seat can be folded open for more seating Rear Seats space. To use the seat do the following: Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up Rear Seat Operation on the release strap under the seat cushion. 2.
Page 15: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a This part of the manual tells you how to use safety collision, people riding in these areas are more belts properly.
Page 16 Your vehicle has a light Why Safety Belts Work that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-26. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 20 Driver Position If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part describes the driver’s restraint system. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Lap-Shoulder Belt accident even one that isn’t your fault you and...
Page 21 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-29. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 22 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously ..Jjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? You can be serioL.-.y injured if your ->It goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously in- -ed if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Center Passenger Position mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30 Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap When you sit in a center seating position, you have a part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 31 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 32 If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-29. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1.
Page 33 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn't, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 35 There is one guide available for each outside passenger in the rear seat. Here's how to install comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a Older Children shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 38 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt i s very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stili is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide.
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
way, in a cra-.. d m i g - - - slide under ..the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 40 it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 k d h ) , a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (1 10 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
Page 41 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Children who are up against, or lose to, Selection of a particular restraint should take into any air bag when it inflates can be seriously consideration not only the child’s weight, height and injured or killed.
Page 42 Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. This unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is the safety belts are designed. A young child’s weak and its head weighs so much compared hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s with the rest of its body.
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (6) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 44 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint desiqned to A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint
Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may How do child restraints work? find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a A child restraint system is any device designed for booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured children.
Page 46 ld , u secure a forward-fac :hi[ restra A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be . . . , the right front seat, always move the front seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 47: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 48: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position Right Front Passenger Position Top where the child restraint will be placed. Strap Anchor If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
Page 49 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors When using a child restraint with a top strap in either rear outboard position, raise the head restraint and route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback. You’ll find the top strap anchors for the rear seating Then, attach the top strap to the anchor point at positions near the top of the seatback.
Page 50: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. If it does, you’ll find anchors (A) in the front passenger seat, where the seatback meets the seat cushion, and anchors (A) in the center rear seat, where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
Page 51 In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. 1 -44...
Page 52 If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Securing a Child Restraint Designed Outside Seat Position for the LATCH System There is limited space in the rear seating area. If you 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want want to secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the position, be sure to study the instructions that came...
Page 54 1. Put the restraint on 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, The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 5.
Page 56 2. Put the restraint on the seat. You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See Top Strap on page 1-40 if the child restraint has one.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There’s a switch on the instrument panel that you can down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag 6.
Page 58 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. Here’s why: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something A child in a rear-facing child restraint ca may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 59 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag when a rear facing child restraint is in the right front seat. In ’ addition to the passenger sensing system, you may use the AIR BAG OFF switch located on the instrument Even though the passenger sensing system is panel to turn the air bag off.
Page 60 When either the passenger sensing system and/or 2. Put the restraint on the seat. the AIR BAG OFF switch has turned off the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder right front passenger’s frontal air bag, the off portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or indicator in the passenger air bag status indicator around the restraint.
Page 61 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 62 if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you’re using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, check to be sure the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is off before you begin to drive. If the air bag If the air bag ON indicator comes on when you has been turned off, the off indicator wiii iight and stay have a rear-facing child restraint installed in...
Page 63 If you were using a rear-facing child restraint and had turned the air bag off with the switch, remember to turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member If the r ror ,)asse _er’s a lag is turned...
Page 64: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the air bag system. to sei ‘e frontal and near frontal crashes. Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of side crashes.
Page 65 Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an any air bag when inflates can be seriously inflating air bag, as you would be if you were injured or killed.
Page 66: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? There an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 67 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 68: When Should An Air Bag Inflate
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts. An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate The air bag system is designed to work properly under only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.
Page 69: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
What Will You See After an Air Bag How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Inflates? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly the instrument panel.
Page 70 Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the sensing and diagnostic module, which records air.
Page 71: Air Bag Off Switch
Air Bag Off Switch Your vehicle has a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag. The switch will look like one of the following illustrations. United States without Passenger Sensing System United States with Passenger Sensing System 1-64...
Page 73 Medical Condition. A passenger has a This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG the person in the right front passenger’s position is medical condition which, according to his a member of a passenger risk group identified by the or her physician: national government as follows: causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk...
Page 74 To turn the right front passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know off. that the right front passenger’s air bag is right front passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.
Page 75: Passenger Sensing System
To turn the right front passenger’s air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the AUTO position. Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 76 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn oft the right front passenger’s frontal air bag if: the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint Passenger Air Bag Status...
Page 77 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front the passenger’s frontal air bag when a rear facing infant passenger’s seat, but the indicator is lit, it could be seat, a forward-facing child restraint or a booster seat because that person isn’t sitting properly in the seat is detected.
Page 78 If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal air bag.
Page 79: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Is there anything I might add to the front or There are parts of the air bag system in several places sides of the vehicle that could keep the air around your vehicle.
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Replacing Restraint System Parts Restraint System Check After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other A crash can damage the restraint systems in loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 81 If the LATCH system was being used during a more If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.
Page 82: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls ............... Keys Shifting Out of Park (P) ......... 2-25 Remote Keyless Entry System ..........Parking Over Things That Burn 2-26 ... Engine Exhaust ..........2-26 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ..Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2-27 ..........
Page 83: Keys
Keys Leaving ,..ildren in a vehicle t...,h ignition t..- key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 84: Remote Keyless Entry System
Your vehicle has one subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle, double-sided key for the OnStar@ may be able to send a command to unlock ignition and all door OnStap your vehicle. See System page 2-33 locks as well as the spare for more information.
Page 85: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is UNLOCK: Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will come on. Pressing normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause the to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: remaining doors to unlock.
Page 86 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, Matching Transmitter(s) to Your do the following: Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer.
Page 87: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks To lock and unlock your vehicle, do one of the following: You can use the keyless entry system, Door Locks use your key, or lock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lock lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the manual Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 88: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Press the recessed side of the switch with the unlock symbol, to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time even If your vehicle is equipped when the ignition is off. with power door locks, press the raised side of the Operating the power locks may interact with the...
Page 89: Rear Doors
Rear Doors To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be opened Your vehicle is equipped with rear access doors that first. Then, use the allow easier access to the rear area of the extended cab. handle located on the inside of the rear access To open a rear access...
Page 90 Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, pull back on the tailgate The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for at the right edge and different loading situations. Although the tailgate can then move the be removed without assistance, you may want someone tailgate to the right to to assist you with the removal to avoid possible...
Page 91: Windows
Windows Le; ng child. in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 92: Power Windows
Express-Down Windows Power Windows The driver and passenger windows also has an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold the front edge of the window switch for one second to activate the express down mode.
Page 93: Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors Sun Visors Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, pull the To block out glare, you can swing down the top and sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on bottom visors. You can also swing the bottom visor from the lamps.
Page 94: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems This message reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or features, we know that nothing we put on it can make the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 95: Passlock
Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If the alarm does not sound and the headlamps do not flash, you may have the feature turned off. See DIC If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent Operation and Displays on page 3-43 for more system, the vehicle should be locked with the door information.
Page 96: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notices Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 97: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine LOCK (A): This position locks your ignition and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). turned to LOCK. Your engine won’t start in any other position that’s a safety feature.
Page 98: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: In very cold weather, 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the 0°F (-18°C) or colder, ignition key to START and hold it there up to the engine coolant heater 15 seconds.
Page 99: Automatic Transmission Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug ana store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 100 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRF’ when your vehicle is beir- towed. lk’’ It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 101 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. driving.
Page 102: All-Wheel Drive
Tow/HauI Mode When tow/haul is activated the tow/haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster. See Tow/Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4-51 for more information. All-Wheel Drive With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time.
Page 103: Parking Brake
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, Parking Brake the brake system warning light will go off. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can down with your right foot. Push down the parking cause your rear brakes to overheat.
Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. (P) like this: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 105 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 106 Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system. You have to fully apply your regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the in the transmission.
Page 107 ‘ne Ex’- Parking Over Things That Burn Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 108 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be d,,,gersus d t of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 109: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, briefly to turn the comp/temp display on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the with Onstar@, Compass and compass.
Page 110 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 111 Compass Calibration Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag The compass may need calibration if one of the indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. following occurs: If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the After approximately five seconds, the display does word ON, or an air bag symbol in Canada, when the not show a compass heading (N for North, for...
Page 112: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with outside power foldaway I f your vehicle is equipped mirrors the mirrors can be folded in toward the body with outside power mirrors, of the vehicle. the controls are located To fold in the mirrors, move the upper selector switch, on the driver’s door located above the mirror control, to the middle position.
Page 113: Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex If your vehicle has the optional memory package mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the you may have this feature. driver’s seat.
Page 114: Onstar@ System
Onstar@ System Onstar@ Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently provided by OnStar@ are: Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite Remote Diagnostics technology, wireless communications, and state of...
Page 115 Onstar* Personal Calling Onstar* Steering Wheel Controls With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to your vehicle is stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless equipped with the steering phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place wheel control buttons calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no you can use them...
Page 116: Homelink@ Transmitter
HomeLink@ Transmitter This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 117 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage 4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink@ successfully receives the door or gate operator you are programming. When frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside Release both buttons.
Page 118 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Gate Operator and Canadian programmed HomeLink@ button for two seconds, Programming then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling signals to “time out”...
Page 119 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Using HomeLink@ Button Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink@ button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come To program a device to HomeLink@ using a HomeLink@ on while the signal is being transmitted. button previously trained, follow these steps: Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons 1.
Page 120: Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area Storage Areas Your vehicle may be equipped with a console Glow Box compartment between the bucket seats. To open it press the button the side and swing the To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull console lid open.
Page 121 Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end. The three bows are labeled front, center, rear remind you of the order in which to reinstall them. A. Back rail D. Center bow B. Side rail E. Front bow C.
Page 123: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store your memory seat, mirrors and radio presets, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback Memory Seat recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), both of the outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your If your vehicle has this preference.
Page 124 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled when following: placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). 1.
Page 125 NOTES 2-44...
Page 126 Instrument Panel Section 3 ..... Transmission Temperature Gage 3.36 I ~ s ~ P u ~ ~ ~ I P Panel O W W V ~ ~ W ....... 3. 2 ......Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3.38 Hazard Warning Flashers ................
Page 128: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button 9. Exterior Lamp Control C. Air Outlets D. Storage Compartment E. Multifunction Lever F. Instrument Panel Cluster G. Shift Lever H. Tow/Haul Selector Switch (If Equipped) I.
Page 129: Other Warning Devices
Horn The hazard warning flasher button is located at To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steerin? the top of the steering wheel. column. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle.
Page 130: Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signai a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 131 Flash-To-Pass Feature Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature allows you to use your high-beam (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you turn signal.
Page 132 You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay Windshield Washer between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The symbol at the top of the multifunction lever.
Page 133 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, or press the clutch pedal (if : Resume/Accelerate equipped), the cruise control will disengage.
Page 134 Setti- - Yruise Control If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could The cruise light on the instrument panel will illuminate be startled and even lose control.
Page 135 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Page 136: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. An indicator light will illuminate when this position is selected. : o O : (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps...
Page 137 Automatic Headlamp System one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that When it is dark enough outside, your automatic delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the bright as usual.
Page 138 Daytime Running Lamps When begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for chosen headlamp setting that was used. others to see the front of your vehicle during the W-hen you turn the exterior iamp controi to off, the day.
Page 139 The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam Fog Lamps headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the You can use your vehicle’s fog lamps for better vision in fog lamps will come on again. foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is The fog lamp button is turned off.
Page 140: Interior Lamps
Front Reading Lamps Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control -g-: This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the exterior lamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights and return the radio display to full brightness when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Page 141: Accessory Power Outlets
Dome Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection The dome lamps will come on when you open a door This feature shuts off the dome, reading, glove box, and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than and the dome override button is in the out position. 10 minutes when the ignition is turned off.
Page 142: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could result The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a raised area on the access door to use the ashtray. problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets.
Page 143: Climate Controls
the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter Climate Controls is pressed, the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver. The settings can also be Dual Automatic Climate Control changed by pressing one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door.
Page 144 Automatic Operation Display: In the full AUTO mode, the automatic dual climate control system display will show the driver set AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is temperature and an arrow pointing to the driver’s side. An active the system will control the inside temperature, the arrow pointing to the passenger’s side will display if both air delivery, and the fan speed.
Page 145 Manual Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F To change the current setting, select one of the (23°C) temperature setting and allow about following: 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Turn the A 8f? driver’s or passenger’s side temperature knob (Fan): This button allows you to manually...
Page 146 N C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the manually turn the air-conditioning system on or off. floor vents. Some air also comes out of the defroster and When the system is selected, or in AUTO mode side window vents.
Page 147 Rear Window Defogger Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
Page 148 Operation Tips Outlet Adjustment Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
Page 149: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 150: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 151: Speedometer And Odometer
Tachometer Speedometer and Odometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed ip Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both revolutions per minute (rpm). miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has Notice: Do not operate the engine with the been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may...
Page 152: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will flash for There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument a few seconds. Then panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. the light should go out.
Page 153: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See Air Off Switch page 1-64 for more on this, including important safety information.The AIR BAG OFF light will...
Page 155: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
wuld inflate even though the svvl;ch is off. If If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the off for a person who isn’t in a risk group national government has identified as a identified by the national government, that member of a passenger air bag risk group sit person won’t have the extra protection of an...
Page 156 If the ON indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, means that the passenger sensing system has not turned Passenger Air the passenger’s frontal air bag. A child in a Bag Status rear-facing child restraint can be seriously Indicator...
Page 157 If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned If the air bag off indicator and the air bag off for a person who isn’t in a risk group readiness light ever come on together, it identified by the national government, that means that something may be wrong with the person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag system.
Page 158: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light Voltmeter Gage If this light is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system. The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started. If the light stays on after starting the engine it could When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some...
Page 159: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible BRAKE problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 160: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your brake system may not be working With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come properly if the brake system warning light is on when you start your on. Driving with the brake system warning light engine and may stay on for on can lead to an accident.
Page 161: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is When your ignition is on, the gage shows the working.
Page 162 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43 for The following situations can cause the transmission to further information. operate at higher temperatures: If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of Towing a trailer approximately 275°F (1 35°C) or greater, the Driver Hot outside air temperatures Information Center wiil display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENG warning message.
Page 163: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your Check Engine Light vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 164 fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. If the Light is Flashing A few driving trips with the cap properly installed The following may prevent more serious damage to should turn the light off. your vehicle: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Reducing vehicle speed.
Page 165: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check...
Page 166: Cruise Control Light
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a Cruise Control Light dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as The cruise light comes on possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on whenever you set your page 3-53 and ‘vgine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 167: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 168: Driver Information Center (Dic)
D (Select): This button resets certain functions and Driver Information Center (DIC) turns or acknowledges messages on the DIC. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and above, and you will turn off, or acknowledge DIC...
Page 169 Trip Information Button PERSONAL: AVG MPH This shows the vehicle’s average speed for the personal trip. Use the trip information button to scroll through the PERSONAL: ANNUAL This shows the ratio of SEASON ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent.
Page 170 Annual To reset the personal or business trip information, do the following: press and hold select button for two Press the trip button, or the reset stem on the instrument seconds while in one of the personal or business trip panel cluster, to scroll to the annual log.
Page 171 Fuel Information Button Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in Use the fuel information button to scroll through the the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment the GM Oil Life SystemTM.
Page 172 Personalization Button The driver’s preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or You can program certain features to a preferred setting by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 for up to two people. Press the personalization button located on the driver’s door.
Page 173 Automatic Unlocking Automatic Locking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select LOCKING appears in the display. To select your your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the personalization for automatic locking, press the select select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the displayed on the DIC.
Page 174 Seat Position Recall Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION Press the personalization button until PERIMETER RECALL appears on the display. To select your LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position recall, press the select personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the...
Page 175 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK Press the personalization button until REMOTE FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select personalization for the feedback you will receive when your personalization for the feedback you will receive locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless...
Page 176 Headlamps on at Exit Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your ASSIST appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on personalization for curb view assist, press the select when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on...
Page 177 Easy Exit Seat Display Units (ENG/MET) Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT SEAT appears in the display. To select English or metric, appears in the display. To select your personalization press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY DIC.
Page 178: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language Select Button To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the following languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 179 the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid CHANGE ENGINE OIL severe damage. This message will clear when the This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. be changed.
Page 180 SERVICE AIRBAG If there is a problem with the air bag system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualified Your brake system may not be working technician inspect the system for problems. Pressing properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER the select button will acknowledge this message message is displayed.
Page 181 SERVICE 4WD TURN SIGNAL ON If a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system, If a turn signal is left on for 314 of a mile (1.2 km), this this message will appear on the DIC. If this message message will appear on the display and you will appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the hear a chime.
Page 182 REDUCED BRAKE POWER If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed and you may notice that the Your brake system may not be working brake pedal is harder to push and it will take longer properly if the REDUCED BRAKE POWER to stop.
Page 183 FUEL LEVEL LOW SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the If a problem occurs with the 4 wheel steer system, this DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as message will appear on the DIC.
Page 184 TRANSMISSION HOT The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the Towing a trailer message center will display this message. Hot outside air temperatures When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting Hauling a large or heavy load patterns.
Page 185 DRIVER DOOR AJAR RFA# BATTERY LOW If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message will If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this appear on the display and you will hear a chime. message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for to be replaced in the transmitter.
Page 186: Audio System(S)
Audio System@) Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Positions on page 2- 15.
Page 187: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, display messages from radio stations, and seek to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 188 XMTM Radio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTM is a Playing the Radio continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on news, sports, talk and children’s programming. XMTM and off.
Page 189 Finding a Station DlSP (Display): Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped For RDS, push this knob to change what appears on with XMTM Satellite Radio Service) or DABl, DAB2 the display while using RDS.
Page 190 Setting Preset Stations SCAN : Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds. The radio will produce The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your one beep. The radio will scan to a station, play for a few favorite stations.
Page 191 SPACIOUS: This setting makes the listening space Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) seem larger. AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until The radio will save seperate AUTO EQ settings for each BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display. Turn the preset and source.
Page 192 Finding a PTY Station 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning (RDS, XMTM and DAB) within your chosen category. To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 4. Press wither SCAN arrow again to stop scanning. 1.
Page 193 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will RDS and DAB Messages appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. repeatedly.
Page 194 When a traffic announcement comes on the current Traffic Interrupt Feature: Your radio can interrupt the station or on a related network station, you will hear play of a cassette, CD, or XMTM, or DAB station. even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is Press the TRAF button.
Page 195 XMTM Radio Messages Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language Channels) indicates content with Updating Signal Loading XM (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air CH Unavail Info No Info 3-70...
Page 196 XMTM Radio Messages (cont’d) No Info No Text/lnformational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected.
Page 197 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 198 4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton listening to the radio. Press this button to switch again to return to playing speed. The radio will play between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded.
Page 199 Playing a Compact Disc CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
Page 200 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to : To scan the disc, press and hold either SCAN reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 201: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Compact Disc Messages Rear Seat Audio (RSA) If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any reasons: of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, XM (if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM You’re driving on a very rough road.
Page 202 Rear Seat Audio Controls (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and the right knob controls the right headphone. SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, XM (if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service), or DAB (if your vehicle is equipped with DAB) depending on your vehicles options.
Page 203: Cd Changer
CD Changer PROG (Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: Press this button to go to the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
Page 204 To load a CD, perform the following steps: To eject a single CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. 2.
Page 205 CD Functions ONE, which will randomly play the tracks on the current CD. Press this button again to turn off random play, 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the RDM OFF will appear on the radio display. previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds.
Page 206: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls You can control certain radio functions using the buttons THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning on your steering wheel. a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
Page 207: Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo SOURCE Press this button select AM, FMI, FM2, or XMI or XM2, (if your vehicle is equipped FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals with the XMTM Satellite Radio Service), or DAB1 or will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). DAB2 (if your vehicle is equipped with DAB), or a Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, cassette tape or CD.
Page 208: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five mechanism.
Page 209: Care Of Your Cds
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna Care of Your CDs System Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight Your XMTM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen roof of your vehicle.
Page 210 Section Driving Your Vehicle ....... Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4-35 Defensive Driving ........... 4 . 2 Highway Hypnosis ........4.36 ................Drunken Driving Hill and Mountain Roads 4-36 ..........
Page 211: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 212 Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 213 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills have a lower relative percentage of body water of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching than men.
Page 214: Control Of A Vehicle
There’s something else about drinking and driving that Control of a Vehicle many people don’t know. Medical research shows You have three systems that make your vehicle go where that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal the accelerator.
Page 215: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in ‘\,\ spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Braking action involves perception time and braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 216 Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 217: Locking Rear Axle
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always faster than any driver could. The computer is decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the programmed to make the most of available tire and road vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply conditions.
Page 218: Steering
Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires Power Steering meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control.
Page 219: Quadrasteertm
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving these. First apply your brakes. at all times and wear safety belts properly. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Page 220 4: In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle. If you want to use 4 wheel steering, and your vehicle is not in this mode, press the button, until the 4 indicator, located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button, lights up.
Page 221 (4 Wheel Steer tow mode): When towing a trailer the 4 wheel steer tow mode provides enhanced stability allowing the trailer to follow the path of the tow vehicle more closely, especially during lane changes. In this mode the system operates much like the 4 mode, but is enhanced for trailer towing.
Page 222: Off -Road Recovery
Car Washes for Off -Road Recovery QUADRASTEERTM Equipped Vehicles You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re Notice: Because your vehicle has a wider rear track driving. a small number of older car washes may be too narrow for your vehicle.
Page 223: Passing
Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a one thing, following too closely reduces your area two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, of vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then vehicle.
Page 224: Loss Of Control
Skidding Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your care suited to existing conditions, and by not...
Page 225: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try Also, see Braking page 4-6. your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a some definite hazards.
Page 226 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to lad your vehicle. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be The heaviest things should be on the load floor and tossed about when driving over rough forward of your rear axle.
Page 227 Traveling to Remote Areas Environmental Concerns It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying remote area. Know the terrain and plan your recreation. However, it also raises environmental route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. concerns.
Page 228 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different When you’re driving off-road, bouncing and driving skills.
Page 229 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, you if you’re not prepared for them. Often these sudden turns or sudden braking.
Page 230 Driving on Off-Road Hills Here are some things to consider as you approach a hill. Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment sharply steeper in places? and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do.
Page 231 Driving Uphill Ease up on your speed as you approach the tip of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 232 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should do if my vehicle stalls, are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into if this happens, there are some things you should NEUTRAL (N) to “rev-up”...
Page 233 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What should Set the parking brake, put your transmission in Heavy braking when going down a PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the cause your brakes to overheat and fade.
Page 234 Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive Am I likely to stall when going downhill? across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
Page 235 What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 236 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, be crushed or ki rays out on...
Page 237 After Off-Road Driving If the water isn’t too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you underbody, chassis or under the hood.
Page 238: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals.
Page 239: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain on Wet Roads Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 240 Driving too fast through large water puddles even is to see. Even if your The heavier the rain, the harder going through some car washes can cause problems, windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid rain can make it harder to see road signs and puddles.
Page 241 Driving Through Flowhg W=+er Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 242: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 243: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 244: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs move slightly slower at night. service, have it done before starting out.
Page 245: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 246 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on ..Coasting UVwnlll.. NEUTRAL (N) page 4-16 for information about driving off-road.
Page 247: Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving: Winter Driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red...
Page 248 Driving Snow or Ice the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing OOC) and freezing rain begins (32°F; Most of the time, those places where your tires meet to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand the road probably have good traction.
Page 249 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around...
Page 250 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and Snow can trap exhaust gases under your it keeps the battery charged.
Page 251: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow engine compartment fire or other damage. in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as wheels too fast.
Page 252 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 253 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 254: Towing
Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 255 The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 256 accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating Th.,,ds inside your vehicle can strike (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
Page 257: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Add-on Equipment Truck-Camper Loading Information When you carry removable items, you may need This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if a limit on how many people you carry inside your your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a vehicle.
Page 258 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. A. Camper Center of Gravity Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone Use the rear edge of the load floor for measurement fall The camper’s center of gravity should...
Page 259: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations If your slide-in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or match.
Page 260: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
Page 261 Tow/HauI Mode Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) Tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your trailer or a large or heavy load.
Page 262 Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the Weight of the Trailer vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent How heavy can a trailer safely be? of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the Trailer later in this section. It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 263 **Maximum Trailer Weight 9,200 Ibs for fifth-wheel or gooseneck. The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the Weight of Trailer Tongue total allowable weight of the completely loaded The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, to measure because it affects the total or gross weight equipment and conversions.
Page 264 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certificationnire label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-45. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW or rear axle limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 265 If everything checks out this far, make the brake tap at Safety Chains the port on the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper tubing for this. You should always attach safety chains between your If you do, it will bend and finally break off.
Page 266 Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 267 Parking on Hills Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (5).
Page 268 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 269 Trailer Wiring Harness The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Yellow: Left Stopnurn Signal Dark Green: Right Stopnurn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If your trailer equipped with electrical brakes, you can get a jumper harnesdelectric trailer brake control...
Page 270 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care ..................... Service 5 . 3 Engine Fan Noise 5.36 ......Power Steering Fluid ........5.37 Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside ........ Windshield Washer Fluid 5-38 ....................of Your Vehicle Brakes 5.39 ............
Page 271 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ....................5-61 Sheet Metal Damage 5-91 ................Inflation Tire Pressure 5.62 Finish Damage 5-91 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5.62 Underbody Maintenance 5-91 ............... Time for New Tires ....... Chemical Paint Spotting - 5 9 1 When It 5-64...
Page 272: Service
Service ACDelie Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one these marks:...
Page 273: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this .3u can be injured and your vehicle could be manual can.
Page 274: Fuel
Fuel Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the which were developed by the American Automobile proper maintenance of your vehicle. Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better Gasoline Octane vehicle performance and engine protection.
Page 275: California Fuel
California Fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if Standards (see the underhood emission control label), they comply with the specifications described earlier.
Page 276: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 277 If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 278 ‘ ~ e r Filling a Portable Fue When you put the fuel cap back on, turn to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 279 Checking Things Under Hood Release 1 - e H od To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel. Things ti.-- burn c2.. get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Page 280 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly. 5-1 1...
Page 281: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview you’ll When you lift the hood on the VORTEC 6000 V8 engine, see:...
Page 282: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air CleanedFilter Engine Oil B. Coolant Surge Tank If the CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL message appears on C. Air CleanerlFilter Restriction Indicator the instrument cluster, it means you need check your B. Engine Oil Dipstick engine oil level right away. E.
Page 283 Checking Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you might not show the actual level. get fuel.
Page 284 When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil fill cap is located on the passenger’s If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the dip side valve cover. of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
Page 285 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITI 6RADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by LOOK the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use FOR MIS any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 286 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the When to Change Engine Oil only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. (GM Oil Life SystemTM) You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know as SAE 5W-30.
Page 287 How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL What to Do with Used Oil Message Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.
Page 288: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleanedfilter assembly has an indicator, if equipped, that lets you know when the engine air cleanedfilter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The air cleanedfilter indicator is located on the air cleaner cover. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 289 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10. Operating the engine with the air cleanedfilter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, stops flame if the engine backfires.
Page 290: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 291 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (1 OOC). If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
Page 292 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 293: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed the system, premature engine, heater core or to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles radiator corrosion may result.
Page 294 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half dean, drinkable water and The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 295 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. The coolant surge tank is located in the engine If the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and compartment on the stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
Page 296: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your The coolant surge tank vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant pressure cap must be fully Temperature Gage page 3-36. In addition, you will installed on the coolant find a LOW COOLANT, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a surge tank.
Page 297 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine everyone away from the vehicle until cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
Page 298 If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Your Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 299: Cooling System
Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what should be parked on a level surface. you'll see: The coolant level should be at or above the FULL...
Page 300 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 301 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant Never turn the cap when the cooling system, is visible in the surge tank. If coolant visible but the including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add...
Page 302 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding ~ . l y p.-.n water to your coa..g system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 303 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn.
Page 304 4. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 305: Engine Fan Noise
6. Then replace the Engine Fan Noise pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the hand-tight and clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air fully seated. to cool the engine.
Page 306: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 307: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer fluid tank and other parts...
Page 308 Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 If yo, ..rave 1 , - _ . _ _ _ _ _ rake ---id, it spill on brake fluid. See Engine Compantment Overview on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir.
Page 309 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Part Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 16.
Page 310 Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your The brake wear warning sound means that soon brake system can damage brake system your brakes won’t work well.
Page 311: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in ACDelco@ battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the pedal travel.
Page 312: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous runnir down.
Page 313 Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by damaged. your warranty. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Page 314 Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving gas to explode. People have been hurt doing parts once the engine is running. this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Page 315 6. Connect the red 8. Now connect the black positive (+) cable to the negative (-) cable positive (+) terminal the good battery’s of the vehicle with the negative (-) cable. dead battery. Use Use a remote a remote positive (+) negative (-) terminal terminal if the if the vehicle has one.
Page 316 10. Connect the other 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run end of the the engine for a while. negative (-) cable 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. to the negative (-) If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs terminal of the dead service.
Page 317 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 318: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 319: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (1 5 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. The proper When to Check Lubricant level for vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM (4 Wheel Steer) is from 0 to 1/4 inch (0 to 6 mm) below the filler Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how...
Page 320: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to often to check the lubricant.
Page 321: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-59 for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 322: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp 3. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip C. Front Turn Signal Lamp 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it D.
Page 323: Roof Marker Lamps
Put a new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands. Put the bulb socket back into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks. Put the turn signal housing back into the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the alignment holes first, then the outer side into the retainer bracket until you hear a click.
Page 324 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-55...
Page 325: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 5-56...
Page 326 A. Cargo Lamps 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is 2.
Page 327: Pickup Box Identification And Fender Marker Lamps
Pickup Box Identification and A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Fender Marker Lamps C. Back-up Lamp Remove the screws and lamp assembly. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp housing. Unplug the lamp. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing. Reinstall the lamp housing.
Page 328: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket For anv bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Page 329: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See At Least Twice a Year on page 6-1 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5- 105.
Page 330: Tires
Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GMC Warranty booklet for det+ could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure.
Page 331: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Inflation Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The CertificationKire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 332 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more rear inflation pressures as shown on the uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation CertificationEire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts is the most important.
Page 333: I S Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certificationflire label. time for new tires is to check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specifications (TPC...
Page 334: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Jse bias-ply tires on y--. ,chicle, the Mixing tires could cause you to lose control wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes driving. A tire and/or wheel many miles or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the could fail suddenly, causing a crash.
Page 335 While the tires available on General Motors passenger Temperature A, B, C cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, grades, they must also conform to federal safety representing the tire’s resistance to the generation requirements and additional General Motors Tire of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested...
Page 336: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Usin, __ _ _ wrong replacement wheels, whc bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are dangerous.
Page 337: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels tire chains could cause -u to lose cc..-rol of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only Putting a used wheel your vehicle if its manufacturer recommends it for use on dangerous.
Page 338: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage accelerator pedal.
Page 339 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is under the passenger’s side second row seat. The spare tire is located underneath the vehicle. 1.
Page 340 2. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. 3. To release the bottle jack from its holder, turn the knob on the bottle jack eotintercloekwise to lower the jack head slightly. 4.
Page 341 Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown.
Page 342 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little. (as needed). Attach the jack handle to the jack. 5-73...
Page 343 Secondary Latch System If your vehicle has this feature, your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare tire from falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 344 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times, if the To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with the following: step 4 of “Removing Your Spare Tire and Tools” earlier in this section. 5.
Page 345 12. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare with the other hand. If the spare is hanging from the cable, insert the hoist handle, extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare...
Page 346 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Front R L . Location Location Don’t remove them yet. 2.
Page 347 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Rai-..lg your vehicle with the jack improperly Front Position positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 348 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Rear Position so that the 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to rear axle is resting securely between the grooves which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts that are on the jack head.
Page 349 6. After mounting the 5. Remove any rust or dirt spare, put the wheel from the wheel bolts, nuts back on with mounting surfaces the rounded end and spare wheel. nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against...
Page 351 8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have wrench clockwise. the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. See ”Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 352 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools - - x i n g a jack, a --:e, or ---ier equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 353 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To store the tire, do the following: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward and to the rear.
Page 354: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation Tire Pressure Your on page 5-62 and Loading Vehicle on page 4-45 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle.
Page 355: Appearance Care
Appearance Care They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Page 356 FabricKarpet Leather Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let very well.
Page 357: Care Of Safety Belts
Weatherstrips Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See GM silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92.
Page 358 See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive page 5-92. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning dull the finish or leave swirl marks. agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other to dry on the surface, or they could stain.
Page 359 Windshield and Wiper Blades The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or them because you could damage the surface.
Page 360: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Page 361: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Materials Usage Description See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Removes dirt, grime, Glass Cleaner the following products. smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner wire wheel covers.
Page 362 GM Vehicle Care/A Dpearance Materials Int’d) Description Usage Usage Medium foaming Odorless spray odor shampoo. Cleans and eliminator used on Odor Eliminator Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. fabrics, vinyl, leather and Biodegradable and carpet. phosphate free. See your General Motors parts department for these Quickly and easily products.
Page 363: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label located in the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 364: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-on Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
Page 365 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. LT DOORS You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which is mounted to the fuse block access door.
Page 366 Fuses Usage LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn SignaVStop Trailer Left Turn Signals and LT TRN Sidemarkers VEH STOP DRIVER UNLOCK 5-97...
Page 367 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring connector- The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the BODY Bodv Wiring Connector steering column. Rear Defogger Relay DEFOG HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 RELAY SPARE...
Page 368 The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment Underhood Fuse Block on the driver's side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fusehelay block. To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Page 369 Remettre le couvercle en place. Replace cover after servicing. GLOW PLUG CUST FEED - _ - - l NOTE: The function FUNCTION/AMP-QlESEL REMARQUE: fonction et I'intensitk de FUNCTION/AMy-GAS amperage of these fuses FONCTION/INTENSIT!-ESSENCE FONCTIONIINTENSITE-DIESEL ces fusibles sont diffbrentes pour les are different INJ 2/15A EDU/25A...
Page 370 Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine. Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV Diesel Engine. Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT Diesel Engine. Gasoline Engine; ECM f Diesel Engine. IGN/EDU Fuses GLOW PLUG TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring CUST FEED Right Rear Parking and RR PARK Sidemarker LamDs STUD Only)/ Dual Battery (TP2)
Page 371 Fuses Usage Vent Solenoid Canister/QUADRASTEERTM Module Power RR HVAC Not Used Auxiliary Power AUX PWR Outlet Console FRT PARK IGN 1 Ignition Relay PCM 1 Daytime Running Lamps (Relav) Electronic Throttle Control, - - - - - - I SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay TBC IGNI Truck...
Page 372 Windshield Washer Pump Air Conditioning Compressor N C COMP WIS WASH Relav Relav RR WPR Not Used WASH Windshield Washer Pump RADIO Audio Svstem INFO Mid Bussed Electrical Center, SEO B1...
Page 373: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Capacities and Specifications Capacities Metric Application English 14.0 L Cooling System 14.8 quarts Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 quarts Fuel Tank 98.4 L 26.0 gallons 1.76 Ibs. 0.8 kg Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems All capacities are approximate.
Page 374: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5-1 05...
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Page 376 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6. 2 ........At Least Once a Year 6-11 ..introduction ........... 6.2 Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6.14 ....Your Vehicle and the Environment ....Steering and Suspension Inspection 6.14 ......Exhaust System inspection 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ......
Page 377: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper IMPORTANT: fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase KEEP ENGINE OIL...
Page 378: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7- 10. This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 379: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 380: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of Oil Life SystemTM (or every 12 months, whichever this vehicle.
Page 381 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system needed.
Page 382 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals Emission Control Service.
Page 383 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 384 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as conditions: needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals In heavy city traffic where the outside for leaking.
Page 385: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield which should be performed at the intervals specified to washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. help ensure the safety, dependability and emission See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for further control performance of your vehicle.
Page 386: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication weatherstrips will make them last Silicone grease on Restraint System Check longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very -cold, Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your damp weather more frequent application may be belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages required.
Page 387 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Contr-l System Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others _/hen you are doing _.. check, tl vel le could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 388 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Ignition Transmission Lock Check downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL...
Page 389: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Exhaust System Inspection Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 390: Transfer Case And Front Axle
Transfer Case and Front Axle Brake System Inspection (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, Every 12 months, or at engine oil change intervals, chafing, etc; Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant for surface condition.
Page 391 Part D: Recommended Fluids and FluWLubricant Usage Lubricants Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Canada 10953474. or eauivalent). Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM number or specification may be obtained from your Part No.
Page 392 FluidlLubricant Usage Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Propshaft Canada 1095351 1) or lubricant Spline meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Body Door Hinge Pins, U.S.
Page 393 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record 6-1 8...
Page 394 Maintenance Record (cont’d)
Page 395 Maintenance Record cont’d 6-20...
Page 396 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ..........7. 2 Roadside Assistance Program ...... Cirsioi-iier Satisfaction Frocedure Courtesy Transportatior! -7-7 ................ Online Owner Center Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........7.9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone ..........
Page 397 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to left of the instrument panel and visible through the your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with windshield.) the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will Dealership name and location be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 398 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle GM ownership needs. You can find your specific repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle information all in one place.
Page 399 To assist Customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Canada speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones General Motors of Canada Limited (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can 1908 Colonel Sam Drive...
Page 400 GMC’s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the This program, available to nearest GMC dealer or the following special services: qualified applicants, can Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be reimburse you up to...
Page 401 Maps include points of interest and a regardless of vehicle or mileage. list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1-800-GMC-8782 through affiliation with “Quest International.”...
Page 402 Courtesy Transportation, a customer Warranty service can generally be completed while you support program for new vehicles. wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail minimize your inconvenience by providing several purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the transportation options.
Page 403 Additional Program Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner may be available for the use of public transportation Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle...
Page 404 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Please call us at 1 -800-GMC-8782 (1 -800-462-8782), or the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: write: NHTSA, U.S.
Page 405 Service Bulletins Service Publications Ordering Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to Service Manuals assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,...
Page 406 Current and Past Model Order Forms Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated Service Publications are available for current and P. 0. Box 07130 past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, Detroit, MI 48207 please specify year and model name of the vehicle. Prices are subject to change without notice and without ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551 -41 incurring obligation.
Page 407 NOTES...
Page 408 Supplement to the 2003 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, r’s Manual Passenger Sensing System Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be seriously injured or killed if the right front secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a...
Page 409 The passenger sensing system designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag if: the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air rear-facing infant seat bag if the system detects a rear-facing child...
Page 410 AM ............3-82 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-84 ......... Accessory Power Outlets 3-16 Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System ....3-84 ........Adding Washer Fluid 5-38 Anti-lock Brake System ........Additional Program Information ......Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light 3-35 ....Additives, Fuel ..........
Page 411 Audio Systems (cont.) Braking in Emergencies ........XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3-84 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-15 .... Automatic Headlamp System ......3-1 2 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-52 Automatic Transmission Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Fluid ............Cargo Lamp ..........5-56 5-21 Operation ...........
Page 412: Checking Things Under The Hood
Care of Your (cont.) Child Restraints ............... Child Restraint Systems 1-36 CD Player 3-84 Infants and Young Children ......CDS ............3-84 1-32 Lamp Cargo 3-14 ......Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ......1-43 CARGO LAMP ON .......
Page 413 Compact Disc Changer Errors ......3-80 ........Compact Disc Messages 3-76 DAB Radio ............ 3-82 Compass Calibration ........2-30 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-13 .......... Compass Variance 2-29 Defensive Driving ................. Content Theft-Deferrent 2-1 3 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-22 Control of a Vehicle ..........
Page 414 Driving Through Flowing Water ..... 4-32 ENGINE COOLANT HOT ......... 3-54 Driving with a Trailer ........4-56 Engine Coolant Level Check ......6-10 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..3-18 Engine Hour Meter Display ....... 3-26 Engine Oil Additives ........
Page 415 Fluid Automatic Transmission ........ 5-21 Gage ........... Power Steering 5-37 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-36 Windshield Washer ........5-38 Fuel ............3-42 FM Stereo ............. 3-82 Oil Pressure ........... 3-40 Fog Lamps ............ 3-14 Speedometer .......... 3-26 Folding the Rear Seat ........Tachometer ..........
Page 416 Headlamps (cont.) ..........Halogen Bulbs 5-52 if No Steam Is Coming From Pickup Box Identification and Fender Your Engine ..........5-29 Marker Lamps ......... 5-58 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-28 ............ Roof Marker Lamps 5-54 If the Light is Flashing ........3-39 ...........
Page 417 LATCH System (cont.) Instrument Panel Brightness Control ....3-1 5 ......Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5-96 ..................Interior Lamps 3-1 5 LATCH System 1-46 Leather ............Interior Plastic Components ......5-87 5-87 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Introduction Engine...
Page 418: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Message ..DIC Warnings and Messages ....3-53 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ..5-1 05 Mexico. Central America and Caribbean Maintenance Schedule Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico At Each Fuel Fi!! 6-10 ......... and U.S. Virgin Islands) ..............At Least Once a Month 6-10 Mirrors At Least Once a Year ........
Page 419 OIL PRESSURE LOW ........3-54 Older Children. Restraints ........ 1-30 Park (P) Online Owner Center ........Shifting Out of ..........2-25 Onstar@ Personal Calling ......... 2-34 Parking Onstar@ Services ..........2-33 Brake ............2-22 Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls 2-34 ...... Over Things That Burn .........
Page 420 Payload ............4-47 Radios (cont.) Personalization Button ........3-47 ..........CD Changer 3-78 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ....4-50 DAB Radio Antenna System ......3-84 ........Playing a Cassette Tape 3-72 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-62 .......... Playing a Compact Disc ........
Page 421 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..........5-77 Safety Belt Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-70 ........Reminder Light 3-26 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-59 Safety Belts ......Replacing Brake System Parts 5-42 Care of ..........5-88 Replacing Restraint System Parts Center Passenger Position ......
Page 422 Skidding ............4-1 5 Securing a Child Restraint Position ......Center Rear Seat 1-48 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....... 4-32 ....Designed for the LATCH System 1-46 ............. Spare Tire 5-85 Rear Outside Seat Position ......1-46 Spare Tire Check ..........6-11 Right Front Seat Position ......
Page 423 ...................... Taillamps 5-58 Tow/Haul Mode 2-21 ............Temperature and Compass Display 2-28 Tow/Haul Mode Light 3-41 ..........Testing the Alarm 2-14 Towing ................Theft.Deterrent. Radio 3-81 Recreational Vehicle 4-45 ........Towing a Trailer .......... 4-51 Theft-Deterrent Systems 2-1 3 ........
Page 424 ......Underbody Flushing Service 6-1 3 ....Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators 3-24 ........Underhood Fuse Block 5-99 Warnings Understanding Radio Reception ......3-82 ......DIC Warnings and Messages 3-53 ....... Hazard Warning Flashers ......Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5-65 ...........
Page 425 ............Windshield Wipers When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5-37 When You Are Ready to Leave After Winter Driving ..........4-38 Parking on a Hill ......... 4-59 ......... Wiper Blade Check 6-11 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-38 Wood Panels ..........
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