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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Belts ....1-11 Side Blind Zone Passenger Sensing Alert (SBZA) ....1-23 System .
  • Page 9 A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Exterior Lamp Controls on O. Cruise Control on page 9 51. page 6 1. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Turn and Lane-Change Dome Lamps on page 6 8. page 5 2.

  • Page 10: System

    Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. Press and hold to open or This section provides a brief close the power liftgate. overview about some of the Press and release to locate important features that may or may the vehicle. not be on your specific vehicle.

  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and 10-minute time extension. Remote started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. start can be extended only once.

  • Page 12: Liftgate

    Press on the overhead console inside the vehicle. Press on the Remote Keyless Press the touch pad switch on Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the the underside of the liftgate power door lock switches to unlock handle (B). the liftgate. Press on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch to close.

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    If available, raise or lower the For more information, see: 3. Try to move the seat back and front or rear part of the seat forth to be sure the seat is Windows on page 2 20. cushion by moving the front or locked in place.
  • Page 14 To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: If equipped, increase or decrease On vehicles with two-way manual lumbar support by turning lumbar, press and hold the top...

  • Page 15: Memory Features

    2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.

  • Page 16: Second Row Seats

    To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench A single beep will sound. The seat, or buckets seats, the seatbacks can 1. Adjust the driver seat and outside mirrors, and adjustable be folded for additional cargo space, seatback recliner, both outside...

  • Page 17: Seats

    Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 9.
  • Page 18 See Manual Mirrors on page 2 17 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer The passenger sensing system, view of the objects behind you. if equipped, turns off the front Manually pull out the mirror head to outboard passenger frontal airbag extend it for better visibility when under certain conditions.
  • Page 19 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, Vehicles with a manual rearview down, right, or left. mirror can be adjusted to see clearly 3. Press either (A) or (B) again to behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror deselect the mirror.
  • Page 20 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is On vehicles with this feature, you opened and turn off after all the can change the position of the doors are closed.
  • Page 21 For more information about interior control to the off position again to lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Dome Lamps on page 6 8. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reading Lamps on page 6 9. the off position will only work when Instrument Panel Illumination the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

  • Page 22: Climate Controls

    To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. these systems. Turns the wiper off. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Turns on the rear wiper delay.
  • Page 23 The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) PASS The current range will appear C.

  • Page 24: Four-Wheel Drive

    2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, shift lever, to select the desired you can send the engine's driving range of gears for current driving power to all four wheels for extra conditions.

  • Page 25: Radio(S)

    Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels.

  • Page 26: Satellite Radio

    3. Press the softkey located under Seek or scan any one of the labels to be stations. A maximum of 36 stations can be changed. stored as favorites using the six Press to switch the display 4. To increase or decrease the time softkeys located below the radio between the radio station frequency station frequency tabs and by using...

  • Page 27: Bluetooth ®

    For more information, refer to: www.xmradio.com or call For vehicles with a Bluetooth 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to www.xmradio.ca or call make and receive hands-free calls 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) using the vehicle s audio system See Satellite Radio on page 7 9.

  • Page 28: Steering Wheel Controls

    Press to silence the vehicle Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 51. ®...

  • Page 29: Alert (Sbza)

    See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) URPA uses audible beeps to on page 9 54 for more information. provide distance and system information. If available, this feature will alert you Keep the sensors on the vehicle's to vehicles located in the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper side blind zone.

  • Page 30: Universal Remote System

    The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 27 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the Vehicles with the Universal Remote first detent position.

  • Page 31: Stabilitrak ® System

    To automatically vent or close the Press and release again to sunroof, press the vent open or turn on both systems. close switch (B). For more information, see ® When the sunroof is opened, an air StabiliTrak System on page 9 46. deflector will automatically raise.

  • Page 32: Engine Oil Life System

    During cooler conditions, the low tire 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING pressure warning light may appear on the DIC. If the display shows To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and 100%, the system is reset. on most vehicles: then turn off.

  • Page 33: Economy

    Avoid idling the engine for long Canada: periods of time. Sign up today at: (U.S.) As the owner of a new GMC, you When road and weather (Canada). are automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Assistance program.

  • Page 35: Table Of Contents

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ....2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-20 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-10 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .

  • Page 36: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 5. With an active OnStar subscription, WARNING an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.

  • Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. The following functions may be See Battery Replacement later available if your vehicle has the in this section. RKE system: If the transmitter is still not (Remote Vehicle Start): For working correctly, see your vehicles with this feature, press to dealer or a qualified technician start the engine from outside the...
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Power Liftgate): Press and programmed to this vehicle, all hold to open and close the liftgate. only the driver door. If is pressed remaining transmitters must also be The taillamps flash and a chime again within three seconds, all reprogrammed.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during 4.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle can be remote started feature, the RKE transmitter parking lamps will turn on and two separate times between driving functions will have an increased remain on while the vehicle is sequences.

  • Page 41: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks WARNING (Continued) started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is WARNING an emission control system Young children who get into malfunction and the check engine Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be...

  • Page 42: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows From inside, use the power door Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection locks or manual door locks. To lock twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock or unlock the door with the manual locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver locks, push down or pull up on the...

  • Page 43: Liftgate (Manual)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control WARNING Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control It can be dangerous to drive with System on page 8 4.

  • Page 44: Liftgate (Power)

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows liftgate or liftglass while the rear WARNING (Continued) wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to Monoxide (CO) which cannot be delay until the wipers are moved off seen or smelled. It can cause the liftglass.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Press the touch pad on the On vehicles with a power liftgate, If you open the liftgate outside liftgate handle. the button is on the overhead without checking for overhead console. obstructions such as a garage Pressing the buttons, or touch pad door, you could damage the switch a second time while the...

  • Page 46: Transmission

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of Obstacle Detection Features Pinch sensors are located on the P (Park) while the power function is sides of the liftgate. If an object is If the liftgate encounters an obstacle in progress, the liftgate power caught between the liftgate and the during a power open or close cycle,...

  • Page 47: Power Assist Steps

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 To open the liftgate, press the touch The liftgate has an electric latch. The power assist steps pad on the handle on the outside of If the battery is disconnected or has automatically extend from beneath the liftgate, and lift the gate open.

  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security The security light will come on to Your vehicle's headlamps will flash inform the driver the system is and the horn will sound for about This vehicle has theft-deterrent arming. If a door is open when 30 seconds, then will turn off to save features;...

  • Page 49: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power Immobilizer Operation press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when it (Personalized Automotive Security...
  • Page 50 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle will be discouraged because procedure is for programming 4. Insert the new key to be of the high number of electrical key additional keys only. If all the programmed and turn it to the codes.

  • Page 51: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Exterior Mirrors right to see a little of the side of the The lower portion of the mirror is vehicle, and have a clear view convex. A convex mirror's surface is behind the vehicle. curved to see more from the driver Convex Mirrors seat.

  • Page 52: Folding Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows To adjust each mirror: Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: The mirrors are accidentally 2. Press the arrows on the control obstructed while folding.

  • Page 53: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Turn Signal Indicator Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicles with the memory package indicator on the mirror. An arrow on Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side have a passenger and/or driver the mirror flashes in the direction of...

  • Page 54: Interior Mirrors

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 57 Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING for more information. Hold the mirror in the center to Leaving children, helpless adults, If the vehicle has a RVC, the move it for a clearer view of behind...

  • Page 55: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

  • Page 56: Sun Visors

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Down Windows Sun Visors Roof Windows that have the express Sunroof down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature.
  • Page 57 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 The sunroof only operates when the To automatically vent or close the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ sunroof, press the vent open or ACCESSORY, or in Retained close switch (B). Accessory Power (RAP). See When the sunroof is opened, an air Retained Accessory Power (RAP) deflector will automatically raise.
  • Page 58 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...

  • Page 129: Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-14 Information Displays Engine Oil Pressure Driver Information Controls Gauge ..... . 5-15 Center (DIC) .

  • Page 130: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-47 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device (Previous/End): Press to 2. Press and release on the Main Audio Screen go to the previous favorite radio to scroll up or down the list, then (Vehicles with a Navigation station, track on a CD, or folder on press and hold , or press System)
  • Page 132 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the navigation For vehicles with a navigation 2. Press and hold system, press and hold this button system: move quickly through the tracks for longer than one second to within the selected category. 1. Press and hold until a beep is initiate voice recognition.

  • Page 133: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rear Window blades before using them. If frozen Wiper/Washer to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades The rear wiper control is located on should be replaced. See Wiper the turn and lane change lever.
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls The rear window wiper/washer will Under certain circumstances, Press the vehicle information not operate if the liftgate or liftglass such as during a long-distance, button until PRESS is open or ajar. If the liftgate or cross-country trip or moving to a CHANGE COMPASS ZONE liftglass is opened while the rear new state or province, it will be...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the scroll through and select the from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: appropriate variance zone. manhole covers, or other industrial Compass Calibration Procedure structures, if possible.
  • Page 136 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do start the compass calibration. Or, one of the following: To set the time and date: if the vehicle does not have DIC Press the SEEK button.

  • Page 137: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not be WARNING compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlets can be power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, adapter or vehicle fuses. If a outlets.
  • Page 138 5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...

  • Page 139: Warning Lights, Gauges, And

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...

  • Page 140: Instrument Cluster

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...

  • Page 141: Trip Odometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the information. the vehicle has been driven since engine speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).

  • Page 142: Fuel Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 41 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge.

  • Page 143: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

  • Page 144: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-16 Instruments and Controls A reading in the low pressure zone Engine Coolant may be caused by a dangerously Temperature Gauge low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.

  • Page 145: Voltmeter Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the will come on or the SERVICE page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM charging system. The charging DIC message will display. See If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging...

  • Page 146: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls This cycle may continue several For more information see Airbag Readiness Light times if the driver remains or Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The system checks the airbag's becomes unbuckled while the on page 5 19. electrical system for possible vehicle is moving.

  • Page 147: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or indicator pictured in the following comes on while driving, it means illustration, then the vehicle has a the airbag system might not be passenger sensing system for the...

  • Page 148: Charging System Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of engine starts.

  • Page 149: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Malfunction Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II original tires with other than (On-Board Diagnostics-Second those of the same Tire Generation) monitors the operation Performance Criteria (TPC) can of the vehicle to ensure emissions...
  • Page 150 5-22 Instruments and Controls To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions the vehicle: emission system malfunction: occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of Reduce vehicle speed.

  • Page 151: Brake System Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Emissions Inspection and while the engine is off. See your Brake System Warning dealer for assistance in verifying Maintenance Programs Light proper operation of the Some local governments may have malfunction indicator lamp. With the ignition on, the brake programs to inspect the on-vehicle system warning light comes on The OBD II (On-Board...

  • Page 152: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 27 for more information. The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.

  • Page 153: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the regular brake system warning Tow/Haul Mode Light If it does not, have the vehicle light is not on, the vehicle still has serviced by your dealer. If the brakes, but not antilock brakes. system is working normally, the If the regular brake system warning indicator light then goes off.

  • Page 154: Tire Pressure Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the light flashes while driving, this When the Light Is On Steady means that StabiliTrak or TCS is ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This indicates that one or more of assisting in controlling the vehicle. the tires are significantly ®...

  • Page 155: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Light dealer. If the system is working displays a FUEL LEVEL LOW normally the indicator light then message. See Fuel System goes off. Messages on page 5 41 for more information. When fuel is added this If the light comes on and stays on, it light and message should go off.

  • Page 156: Front Fog Lamp Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls This light is also used to indicate the Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed.

  • Page 157: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Information Displays The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
  • Page 158 5-30 Instruments and Controls The compass and outside air Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to temperature will also be shown in zero by pressing the set/reset (With DIC Buttons) the display. The temperature will be button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll shown in °C or °F depending on the displayed.
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-31 the display will show 8 km (5 miles). fuel economies. Generally, freeway Speedometer As the vehicle begins moving, the driving produces better fuel The speedometer shows how fast display will then increase to 8.2 km economy than city driving. Fuel the vehicle is moving in either (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc.
  • Page 160 5-32 Instruments and Controls To stop the timer, press the set/reset instantaneous fuel economy in liters Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or Items (With DIC Buttons) displayed. miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike (Vehicle Information): Press average economy, this screen To reset the timer to zero, press and...
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-33 engine oil life system monitoring the SBZA system is turned off, the DIC the vehicle information button until oil life, additional maintenance is will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE the DIC displays FRONT recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## Schedule in this manual.
  • Page 162 5-34 Instruments and Controls TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Compass Recalibration in either kilometers (km) or gain setting. This setting can be miles (mi) since the last reset This display allows for calibrating adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either for the trip odometer.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-35 again, and then the retroactive reset 4. Once the desired language is 2. While in the ODOMETER feature is activated, the display will displayed, release the trip display, press and hold the trip show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle odometer reset stem to set your odometer reset stem for begins moving, the display will then...
  • Page 164 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then OUTPUT shows the power output to zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), the trailer anytime a trailer with odometer reset stem while the trip 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc.

  • Page 165: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL Vehicle Messages LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, must be in P (Park). Press the trip indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE...

  • Page 166: Brake System Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all check for the message on the DIC unnecessary accessories. Have the display. If the message is still Charging Messages electrical system checked as soon displayed or appears again when as possible.

  • Page 167: Door Ajar Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 See Integrated Trailer Brake LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Control System under Towing This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime Equipment on page 9 76 for more sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear information.

  • Page 168: Engine Oil Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE have the system repaired by your OIL SOON message. See Engine ENGINE dealer as soon as possible to avoid Oil Life System on page 10 10 for If you drive the vehicle damage to the engine.

  • Page 169: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 cause of the low oil pressure is If this message is on, but there cap is not tightened properly. See corrected. See is no reduction in performance, Malfunction Indicator Lamp on for more information. proceed to your destination. The page 5 21.

  • Page 170: Lamp Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages and clear it from the DIC display. To SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT turn the URPA system back on, see SYSTEM OFF TURN SIGNAL ON Ultrasonic Parking Assist on If your vehicle has the Side Blind page 9 53.

  • Page 171: Ride Control System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 Your vehicle does not need service. SERVICE SUSPENSION When the StabiliTrak system is fully For cleaning instructions, see initialized, the message will turn off. SYSTEM ® Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior See StabiliTrak System on ® If your vehicle has the Autoride Care on page 10 98.

  • Page 172: Tire Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls page 9 15. To turn the StabiliTrak The message turns off as soon as off the engine. See Immobilizer ® system on or off, see StabiliTrak the conditions that caused the Operation on page 2 15 for more System on page 9 46.

  • Page 173: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 is re-learning the tire positions on same time, press the set/reset If the message is still displayed or your vehicle. The tire positions must button or the trip odometer reset appears again when you begin be re-learned after rotating the tires stem.
  • Page 174 5-46 Instruments and Controls This message clears and the chime If the disconnect occurs while ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE stops when the fluid temperature the vehicle is moving, this WITH CARE reaches a safe level. message stays on until the This message displays when ice ignition is turned off.

  • Page 175: Washer Fluid Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle To change customization preferences, use the following Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD procedure. FLUID Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization This message displays when the Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill 1.
  • Page 176 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. DIC display.
  • Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-49 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. the DIC display.
  • Page 178 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be settings for this feature. Then press DELAY DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current the customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select setting will remain. through the following settings: whether or not the locking of the LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps vehicle's doors and liftgate will be...
  • Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-51 for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING customization button to scroll EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select through the following settings: display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior once to access the settings for this lights turn on briefly during low light...
  • Page 180 5-52 Instruments and Controls The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be for this feature. Then press the 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. customization button to scroll on the RKE transmitter is pressed, through the following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be or the vehicle is no longer off.
  • Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-53 EASY EXIT RECALL The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it after the key is removed from the DIC display.
  • Page 182 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE START NO CHANGE: No change will be MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears made to this feature. The current If your vehicle has this feature, it on the DIC display. Press the set/ setting will remain.

  • Page 183: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-55 DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature Universal Remote customization features will not be Settings Menu System set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be To select a setting, press the set/ See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following reset button while the desired...
  • Page 184 5-56 Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to The programmed buttons should be replace up to three remote control erased when the vehicle is sold or transmitters used to activate the lease ends. See Erasing devices such as garage door Universal Home Remote Buttons in openers, security systems, and this section.
  • Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-57 hanging antenna wire is To program another Rolling Code Programming a garage door opener attached to the motor-head unit device such as an additional garage involves time-sensitive actions, so and may be a colored button. door opener, a security device, read the entire procedure before Press this button.
  • Page 186 5-58 Instruments and Controls If there is a row of dip switches The motor head dip switch The switch positions on the similar to the graphic above, the settings can also be used when hand-held transmitter could be garage door opener is a Fixed the original hand-held transmitter labeled as follows: Code unit.
  • Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-59 If a switch is set between Now press one button on the the up and down position, Universal Home Remote for write Middle. each switch setting as follows: The switch settings written If you wrote Left, press down in Step 2 now the left button (A) in the become the button strokes...

  • Page 188: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-60 Instruments and Controls 7. Immediately release the button Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home when the garage door moves. Remote Buttons Operation The indicator light will blink The programmed buttons should be rapidly until programming is Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or complete.

  • Page 267: Table Of Contents

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-24 Brakes Engine Heater ....9-26 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .

  • Page 268: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not California Fuel Driving Information read, take notes, or look up Requirements ....9-62 information on phones or other Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-62 Distracted Driving electronic devices.

  • Page 269: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Keep pets in an appropriate Defensive Driving WARNING carrier or restraint. Defensive driving means always Avoid stressful conversations Drinking and then driving is very expect the unexpected. The first while driving, whether with a dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear passenger or on a cell phone.
  • Page 270 Driving and Operating Braking power brake assist but it will be Curve Tips used when the brake is applied. Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the push the brake pedal is perception Reduce speed before entering a...

  • Page 271: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Skidding vehicle to go.

  • Page 272: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Read all the information about Controlling the vehicle is the key to acceleration, or braking, four-wheel-drive vehicles in this successful off-road driving. One of including reducing vehicle speed manual. the best ways to control the vehicle by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 273 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Driving on Hills the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving Driving safely on hills requires good and Tires. judgment and an understanding of WARNING what the vehicle can and cannot do. Environmental Concerns Always use established trails, Unsecured cargo on the load...
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep When driving on hills: backward with either the the vehicle headed straight Use a low gear and keep a firm transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because grip on the steering wheel.
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted downhill. If the vehicle slips restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking sideways, it can hit something brake, shift an automatic that will trip it a rock, a If driving uphill when the transmission into P (Park), and...
  • Page 276 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Do not drive through WARNING standing water if it is deep or Ice enough to cover the wheel hubs, Use a low gear when driving in Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, axles or exhaust pipe.

  • Page 277: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-11 After Off-Road Driving Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) Remove any brush or debris that Rain and wet roads can reduce has collected on the underbody, vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates or chassis, or under the hood.

  • Page 278: Highway Hypnosis

    9-12 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to can build up under the vehicle's weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. tires so they actually ride on the If you become tired or sleepy, find a Allow extra following distance.

  • Page 279: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating 9-13 Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 280 9-14 Driving and Operating Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: surface under the tires even more.

  • Page 281: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-15 If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire WARNING (Continued) chains on the vehicle, see Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when Rocking the Vehicle to Get carbon monoxide, see stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

  • Page 282: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-16 Driving and Operating Release the accelerator pedal while vehicle capacity weight and shifting, and press lightly on the includes the weight of all accelerator pedal when the occupants, cargo, and all transmission is in gear. Slowly nonfactory-installed options. spinning the wheels in the forward Two labels on your vehicle show and reverse directions causes a how much weight it was...
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-17 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The Tire and Loading The combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should size of the original equipment never exceed XXX kg or...
  • Page 284 9-18 Driving and Operating the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-19 The combined weight of the of your vehicle. This is called driver, passengers, and cargo Gross Vehicle Weight Rating should never exceed your (GVWR). The GVWR includes vehicle's capacity weight. the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
  • Page 286 9-20 Driving and Operating And, if you do have a heavy The label will help you decide WARNING load, you should spread it out. how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Things you put inside the WARNING vehicle can strike and injure Using heavier suspension people in a sudden stop or...

  • Page 287: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet When you carry something broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle, secure new linings can mean...

  • Page 288: Ignition Positions

    9-22 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ Brake Pedal adjustment is right for you. While ACCESSORY and the regular brake driving, make only small pedal must be applied.
  • Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-23 If the vehicle must be shut off in an Using a tool to force the WARNING emergency: key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while break the key.

  • Page 290: Starting The Engine

    9-24 Driving and Operating The switch stays in this position Starting the Engine The vehicle has a when the engine is running. The Computer-Controlled Cranking If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the transmission is also unlocked in this System. This feature assists in hybrid supplement for more position on automatic transmission starting the engine and protects...
  • Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-25 When the Low Fuel warning 2. If the engine does not start after The engine is designed to lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL 5 10 seconds, especially in very work with the electronics in the LOW message is displayed in cold weather (below 18°C vehicle.

  • Page 292: Engine Heater

    9-26 Driving and Operating Engine Heater To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Heater The engine coolant heater can 1. Turn off the engine. provide easier starting and better overheat and cause a fire. You fuel economy during engine could be seriously injured. Plug 2.

  • Page 293: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) WARNING trailer, see The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of after the engine is turned off: Always set the parking brake.

  • Page 294: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-28 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with This is called torque lock. To the engine running, be sure your prevent torque lock, set the parking Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the brake and then shift into P (Park) parking brake is firmly set before properly before you leave the driver...

  • Page 295: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Prevent movement of the shift ® If you still are unable to shift out of Active Fuel Management lever out of P (Park), unless the P (Park): Vehicles with V8 engines may have ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ 1.

  • Page 296: Engine Exhaust

    9-30 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.

  • Page 297: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of If the vehicle has a four-wheel If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a hybrid supplement for more transmission shift lever is not fully N (Neutral) position, and the...
  • Page 298 9-32 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Shifting to R (Reverse) always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving move the shift lever to P (Park).
  • Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-33 D (Drive): This position is for Downshifting the transmission in WARNING normal driving. It provides the best slippery road conditions could result fuel economy. If you need more in skidding. See Skidding under Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: engine is running at high speed is Going less than about 55 km/h...
  • Page 300 9-34 Driving and Operating The vehicle's transmission uses feature, see Range Selection rear wheels when you are trying to adaptive shift controls. Adaptive Mode under start the vehicle from a stop on shift controls continually compares slippery road surfaces. key shift parameters to 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): This position reduces pre-programmed ideal shifts stored...

  • Page 301: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Manual Mode 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, While using Range Selection Mode, located on the steering column Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Range Selection Mode shift lever, to select the desired Mode can be used. ® (Hydra-Matic 6-Speed range of gears for the current...

  • Page 302: Tow/Haul Mode

    9-36 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade When Tow/Haul Mode is selected Braking assists in maintaining the tow/haul indicator light will come...

  • Page 303: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Automatic Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive (Two steering system. Speed Automatic ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Transfer Case) Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
  • Page 304 9-38 Driving and Operating If the lights do not come on, you 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING should take the vehicle to your the Four-Wheel Drive High position dealer for service. An indicator light when you need extra traction, such Shifting the transfer case to will flash while shifting.
  • Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-39 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting Into Four-Wheel Shifting the transmission High or AUTO (Automatic Drive Low into gear before the requested Four-Wheel Drive) mode indicator light has stopped When Four-Wheel Drive Low is flashing could damage the Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel engaged, vehicle speed should be transfer case.
  • Page 306 9-40 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel transfer case. To help avoid Shifting into Neutral Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait To shift the transfer case to for the mode indicator lights to To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: stop flashing before shifting the to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,...
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-41 6. Turn the transfer case dial 9. Place the transmission shift 4. Release the parking brake prior clockwise to N (Neutral) until it lever in P (Park). to moving the vehicle. stops and hold it there until the 10.

  • Page 308: Transfer Case

    9-42 Driving and Operating Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on (Single Speed Automatic The front axle engages and StabiliTrak, see disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) shift the transfer case. Some delay If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, You can choose among three for the axle to engage or disengage...
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-43 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE when road surface traction message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel conditions are variable.

  • Page 310: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    9-44 Driving and Operating Brakes As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls Antilock Brake braking pressure accordingly. System (ABS) Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to This vehicle has the Antilock Brake If there is a problem with ABS, this System (ABS), an advanced...

  • Page 311: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Braking in Emergencies If the ignition is on, the brake Brake Assist system warning light will come on. ABS allows the driver to steer and This vehicle has a brake assist brake at the same time. In many feature designed to assist the driver emergencies, steering can help in stopping or decreasing vehicle...

  • Page 312: Ride Control Systems

    9-46 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) two seconds to ensure that there is Ride Control Systems no rolling. The brakes will Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak automatically release when the ® StabiliTrak System have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) accelerator pedal is applied within feature, which may be useful when the two second window.
  • Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-47 StabiliTrak is on automatically If cruise control is being used when whenever the vehicle is started. To StabiliTrak activates, the cruise assist with directional control of the control automatically disengages. vehicle, the system should always The cruise control can be be left on.
  • Page 314 9-48 Driving and Operating brake-traction control when traction on, and the appropriate message control is off, but will not be able to will appear on the DIC. Both traction use the engine speed management control and StabiliTrak are system. See Traction Control automatically disabled in this Operation next for more condition.

  • Page 315: Locking Rear Axle

    Driving and Operating 9-49 disabled. In this mode, engine When this happens, a reduction in Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak power is not reduced automatically acceleration may be noticed, or a have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) and the driven wheels can spin noise or vibration may be heard.

  • Page 316: Automatic Level Control

    9-50 Driving and Operating Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also An air compressor connected to the interact with the tow/haul mode that, rear shocks will raise or lower the Control (CDC) when activated, will provide rear of the vehicle to maintain additional control of the shock proper vehicle height.

  • Page 317: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-51 Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, WARNING disengage. See or press and hold to accelerate.
  • Page 318 9-52 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in 3. Press the SET button located Using Cruise Control on Hills small amounts, press the +RES on the steering wheel and How well the cruise control works button. Each time this is done, release it.

  • Page 319: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How the System Works There are three ways to end cruise URPA comes on automatically Systems control: when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.

  • Page 320: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    9-54 Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a R (Reverse).
  • Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-55 How the System Works the same side, the display will flash to give you extra warning not to The SBZA symbol lights up in the change lanes. side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind At speeds greater then 32 km/h zone, indicating it may be unsafe to (20 mph), SBZA displays may come...
  • Page 322 9-56 Driving and Operating shrubs, and other stationary objects. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE This is normal system operation, the option will not be selectable if the ALERT SYSTEM: If this message vehicle does not need service. conditions for normal system appears, both SBZA displays will operation are not met.

  • Page 323: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Such modifications could void the Turning the RVC System On or Off WARNING (Continued) user's authority to operate the To turn off the RVC system, press equipment. cross-traffic. Perceived distances and hold , located on the inside may be different from actual rearview mirror, until the left Rear Vision...
  • Page 324 9-58 Driving and Operating Turning the RVC System On or Off The delay that is received after (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) shifting out of R (Reverse) is (minus) screen buttons to To turn the RVC system on or off: approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-59 To turn the symbols on or off: Guidelines RVC Location 1. Make sure that URPA has not The RVC system has a guideline been disabled. overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a 2.
  • Page 326 9-60 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Displayed images may be further or accident, the position and closer than they appear. The area mounting angle of the camera displayed is limited and objects can change or the camera can which are close to either corner of be affected.
  • Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-61 The fast flash conditions are Fuel used to protect the video device Use of the recommended fuel is an from high temperature important part of the proper conditions. Once conditions maintenance of this vehicle. To help return to normal the device will keep the engine clean and maintain reset and the green indicator will...

  • Page 328: Recommended Fuel

    9-62 Driving and Operating Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge Gasoline Specifications satisfactorily on fuels meeting and a yellow fuel cap can use either federal specifications, but emission (U.S. and Canada Only) unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel control system performance might containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).

  • Page 329: Fuel Additives

    Driving and Operating 9-63 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
  • Page 330 9-64 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) find E85 fuel. Those stations that do It is best not to alternate repeatedly have E85 should have a label between gasoline and E85. If you Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge indicating ethanol content.

  • Page 331: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-65 This vehicle was not WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel Keep sparks, flames, and containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel smoking materials away from fuel. system and also damage plastic Do not leave the fuel pump and rubber parts.
  • Page 332 9-66 Driving and Operating While refueling, hang the tethered When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING fuel cap from the hook on the the tether in its hole before fuel door. tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks.

  • Page 333: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Driving and Operating 9-67 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container been designed for the vehicle.
  • Page 334 9-68 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during For information on towing a disabled Important considerations that have the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see to do with weight: new vehicle is driven. The .
  • Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-69 Towing a trailer requires a certain Following Distance WARNING (Continued) amount of experience. The Stay at least twice as far behind the combination you are driving is vehicle ahead as you would when longer and not as responsive as the To maximize safety when towing driving the vehicle without a trailer.
  • Page 336 9-70 Driving and Operating Making Turns transmission is not shifted down, the engine off. If the overheat warning brakes might get hot and no longer comes on, see Making very sharp turns work well. while trailering could cause the Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift trailer to come in contact with the Parking on Hills the transmission to a lower gear if...
  • Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-71 3. When the wheel chocks are in 4. Release the parking brake. WARNING (Continued) place, release the regular brakes 5. Let up on the brake pedal. until the chocks absorb the load. not move, even when on fairly 6.

  • Page 338: Trailer Towing

    9-72 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing The following information has many WARNING (Continued) time-tested, important trailering tips If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, and safety rules. Many of these are dealer for advice and information see the Hybrid supplement for more important for your safety and that of about towing a trailer with the information.
  • Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-73 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 340 9-74 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
  • Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-75 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum the vehicle to exceed the GVWR allowable tongue weight for the (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or...

  • Page 342: Towing Equipment

    9-76 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's trailer combination, fully loaded for Weight Distributing Hitch the trip, getting individual weights Tires Adjustment for each of these items. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see...
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-77 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness, with a Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more seven-pin connector, is located at vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to the rear of the vehicle and is tied to safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is...
  • Page 344 9-78 Driving and Operating *The fuses for these two circuits are The seven-wire harness contains headlamps as a second way to installed in the underhood electrical the following trailer circuits: boost the vehicle system and center, but the wires are not charge the battery.
  • Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-79 brake controller is installed, the Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul ITBC must be disconnected. Do not when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer power both ITBC and aftermarket large or heavy load.
  • Page 346 9-80 Driving and Operating This symbol is located on the Trailer If the vehicle s brake, anti lock WARNING Brake Control Panel on vehicles brake or StabiliTrak systems are not with an Integrated Trailer Brake functioning properly, the ITBC Connecting a trailer that is not Control System.
  • Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-81 When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel allows manual application the trailer following: brakes. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer The ITBC system is used only Brake Display Page on the DIC to with trailers that are equipped adjust and display power output to with electric brakes.
  • Page 348 9-82 Driving and Operating Pressing a Trailer Gain TRAILER GAIN This setting is The Trailer Output will indicate - - - button If the Trailer Brake displayed anytime the Trailer Brake - - - on the Trailer Brake Display Display Page is not currently Display Page is active.
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-83 Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Use the following procedure to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a towing condition: Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and must Control Panel and is used to apply be adjusted any time vehicle...
  • Page 350 9-84 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just message will automatically turn off on the DIC, - - - - - - will below the point of trailer wheel in about ten seconds. The driver disappear if there is no lock-up, indicated by trailer can also acknowledge this message...
  • Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-85 2. There is an electrical fault in the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING If either the CHECK TRAILER wiring to the electric trailer message re-appears, the WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER brakes. This message will electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is continue as long as there is an vehicle side.

  • Page 352: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment

    9-86 Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Control (TSC) Similar Equipment Add-Ons Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) vehicle, here are some things you feature.
  • Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-87 Follow the snow plow Some vehicles are built with a Say, for example, you have a 318 kg manufacturer's special snow plow prep package, (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight recommendations regarding called RPO VYU. If the vehicle has of all occupants and cargo inside rear ballast.
  • Page 354 9-88 Driving and Operating Front axle reserve capacity is the In order to calculate the amount of difference between the front Gross weight any front accessory, such as Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the a snow plow, is adding to the front front axle weight of the vehicle with axle, use the following formula: full fuel and passengers.
  • Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-89 For example, adding a 318 kg Heavier equipment can be added on WARNING (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds the front of the vehicle if it is more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the compensated for by carrying fewer proper braking performance.
  • Page 356 9-90 Driving and Operating Total vehicle reserve capacity is the The total vehicle reserve capacity Emergency Roof Lamp difference between the GVWR and for the vehicle can be found in the Provisions the weight of the vehicle with full lower right corner of the Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow fuel and passengers.
  • Page 481 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
  • Page 482 If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is...
  • Page 483 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 484 01-800-466-0801 Storage for online service and Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0801 maintenance records. 1-800-268-6800 GMC dealer locator for service nationwide. Please contact the local General Exclusive privileges and offers. Motors Business Unit. Recall notices for your specific To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle.
  • Page 485 Help Center www.gmc.com/ or schedule a service For more information on the limited helpcenter appointment by adding the offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or vehicles you own to your call the GM Mobility Assistance FAQ (Frequently Asked driveway profile. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text...
  • Page 486 Roadside Assistance is not a part of Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC and General Motors of have the following information service, or if the vehicle was in a...
  • Page 487 restricted. Propane and other You will receive payment, up to If your trip is fuels are not provided through $100, after sending the original interrupted due to a warranty this service. receipt to Roadside Assistance. failure, incidental expenses may Mechanical failures may be Vehicle be reimbursed during the covered, however any cost for...
  • Page 488 If your dealer requests you to bring Courtesy Transportation is not a one way or round trip shuttle service the vehicle for service, you are part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance urged to do so as early in the work Warranty.
  • Page 489 value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent Your dealer may arrange to provide collisions. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at that you obtain if the vehicle is kept every dealer.
  • Page 490 these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable company may require you to have Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with related failures are not covered by Genuine GM Original Equipment...
  • Page 491 Gather the following information: Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be Driver name, address, and obligated to have the vehicle telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repaired with Genuine GM parts, damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
  • Page 492 Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle. The Service Manuals have the diagnosis Owner Manual includes the and repair information on the Maintenance Schedule for all engines, transmission, axle,...
  • Page 493 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline defect, notify Transport Canada toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
  • Page 494 (1-800-462-8782), or write: assist in understanding how a performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The GMC Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33172 computer modules to monitor and...
  • Page 495 This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, active OnStar system, that system if the vehicle is leased, with the EDR data is recorded...
  • Page 496 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that 2. The device must accept any pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal interference received, including...

  • Page 505: Antilock Brake

    Airbag System Antenna Check ......3-44 Rear Side Window ... .7-13 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Satellite Radio .
  • Page 506 Automatic Brake Dimming Mirrors ....2-19 Pedal and Adjustable Calibration ..... . 5-6 Door Locks .
  • Page 507 Chains, Tire ....10-70 Clock ......5-8 Customer Assistance .

  • Page 508: Driver Information

    Door Engine (cont'd) Cooling System ... . . 10-16 Ajar Messages ....5-39 Rear Seat Entertainment Delayed Locking ....2-8 System .
  • Page 509 Front Axle ....10-30 Fuses Front Fog Lamp Engine Compartment Light ......5-28 Fuse Block .

  • Page 510: Instrument Panel Overview

    General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Instrument Cluster ... . . 5-12 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Seats ......3-9 Instrument Panel Overview .

  • Page 511: Traction Control System

    Lamps (cont'd) Lights Locks (cont'd) Lockout Protection ... . . 2-8 License Plate ....10-38 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-18 Malfunction Indicator .

  • Page 512: Object Detection System

    Messages Mirrors Airbag System ....5-44 Automatic Dimming ...2-19 Object Detection System Anti-theft Alarm System ..5-44 Automatic Dimming Messages .

  • Page 513: Passenger Airbag Status

    ® OnStar Power Additional Information ..14-5 Door Locks ....2-8 Park Connections ....14-4 Mirrors .
  • Page 514 Rear Side Window Replacement Bulbs ... 10-39 Antenna ..... . 7-13 Replacement Parts Radio Frequency Rear Storage .
  • Page 515 Roof Safety Locks ....2-8 Service Sunroof ..... . .2-22 Safety System Check .
  • Page 516 Specifications and Storage Areas Throttle, Adjustable ... . 9-22 Capacities ....12-2 Armrest .
  • Page 517 Tires (cont'd) Trailer Wheel Alignment and Tire Sway Control (TSC) ..9-86 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-53 Balance ....10-68 Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 518 Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Remote Start ....2-5 Tires ......10-63 Warning Security .

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