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Summary of Contents for GMC 2011 Yukon/Yukon XL
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ....1-15 Interior Lighting ....1-15 ®... - Page 9 A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6 6. Q. Horn on page 5 5. Signals on page 6 5.
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Page 10: Entry (Rke) 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
To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the From outside, use the Remote vehicle and press and hold Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or until the parking lamps turn off. -
Page 12: Liftgate
There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass: Press and hold on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts Press the button on the moving. underside of the license plate applique (A). -
Page 13: Windows
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: The power window switches are Move the seat forward or located on the driver door. In To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control addition, each passenger door has forward or rearward. 1. - Page 14 On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 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 6 for more information.
- Page 15 To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7 for more information.
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Page 16: Memory Features
The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals, To save into memory: if available, will move to the position 1. Adjust the driver seat and previously stored for the identified seatback recliner, both outside driver. mirrors, and the throttle and See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and brake pedals, if available. -
Page 17: Second Row Seats
On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can On vehicles with heated front seats, be folded for additional cargo space, or heated and cooled front seats, or the seats can be folded and the controls are on the driver and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the passenger doors. -
Page 18: Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system, for all occupants are installed and if equipped, will turn off the right adjusted properly. front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver To achieve a comfortable seating airbags, seat mounted side impact position, change the seatback airbags (if equipped), and roof rail... - Page 19 Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. See Manual Mirrors on page 2 18 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you.
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Page 20: Adjustment
To fold the mirrors: Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror to the driving position. in the center to move it up or down 2. - Page 21 To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the 2. Move the steering wheel up can change the position of the overhead console. or down.
- Page 22 The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the control. button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations.
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Page 23: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, To turn the rear wiper on, slide the taillamps, instrument panel lights, lever to a wiper position. roof marker lamps (if equipped) and Turns the wiper off. license plate lamps. Turns on the rear wiper delay. Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, Turns on the rear wiper. -
Page 24: Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B. REAR (Rear Climate Control) G. - Page 25 The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning To enable the Range Selection B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) PASS feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. C. Defrost M.
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Page 26: Four-Wheel Drive
Press the plus/minus buttons, The transfer case knob is located to located on the steering column shift the left of the instrument panel lever, to select the desired range of cluster. Use this knob to shift into gears for current driving conditions. and out of the different Four-Wheel See Manual Mode on page 9 44. -
Page 27: Radio(S)
Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 98 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 98. See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9 47 or Four-Wheel Drive... - Page 28 Seek or scan stations. A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the Press to display additional text stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: information related to the current softkeys located below the radio FM-RDS or XM station;...
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Page 29: Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth is based in the 48 contiguous located on the audio faceplate, system, it allows users with a United States and 10 Canadian and a USB port located on the Bluetooth enabled cell phone to provinces. -
Page 30: Steering Wheel Controls
Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. Press to increase or decrease volume. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. -
Page 31: Navigation System
Press to set the speed and If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE activate cruise control or make the SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears vehicle decelerate. on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is If available, this feature will alert you Press to disengage cruise blocked and cannot detect vehicles to vehicles located in the vehicle's... -
Page 32: Camera (Rvc)
If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the used to plug in electrical equipment, If available, the rear vision camera rear bumper to detect objects while such as a cell phone or MP3 player. displays a view of the area behind parking the vehicle. -
Page 33: System
To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. -
Page 34: Stabilitrak ® System
For more information, see During cooler conditions, the low tire ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 56. pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are This vehicle may have a Tire getting low and the tires need to be The vehicle has a traction control... -
Page 35: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
When road and weather conditions are appropriate, To reset the Engine Oil Life System Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge use cruise control. on most vehicles: and a yellow fuel cap can use either Always follow posted speed 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel limits or drive more slowly when on the DIC. -
Page 36: Program
OnStar advisor who will TTY Users: assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay Canada: your exact location to get the help As the owner of a new GMC, you you need. ® OnStar uses several innovative are automatically enrolled in the technologies and live advisors to Roadside Assistance program. - Page 37 (1 888 466 7827) or TTY service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly 1 877 248 2080, or press This blue button connects you in remote or enclosed areas, or at speak with an OnStar advisor to a specially trained OnStar advisor all times.
- Page 38 Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS Increase the volume of the radio if satellite signals are unobstructed the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute and available. button that can be used to interact If the light next to the OnStar The vehicle must have a working with OnStar hands-free calling.
- Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ... . . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-21 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-11 Automatic Dimming Power Assist Steps .
- Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. WARNING Always carry a spare key. Leaving children in a vehicle with If you are locked out of the vehicle, the ignition key is dangerous for...
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Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13 17 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. - Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the Driver Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Press and hold for more than Information Center (DIC), the turn on page 5 49. If enabled through two seconds to activate the panic signal lamps flash once to indicate the DIC, the exterior lights turn on alarm.
- Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement To replace the battery: the Vehicle 1. Separate the transmitter with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE flat, thin object, such as a flat BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Only RKE transmitters programmed head screwdriver.
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Page 44: Heated Seats
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start system, during remote start, (Remote Start): This button will manually turn the heated seats on be on the RKE transmitter if the If available, this feature allows you and off. See Heated Front Seats on vehicle has remote start. - Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. If it is the first remote start since Or, you can extend the engine run Also, the engine will turn off during a the vehicle has been driven, time by another 10 minutes within remote vehicle start if the coolant repeat these steps, while the the first 10 minute remote start time temperature gets too high or if the...
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Page 46: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote WARNING Young children who get into Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be the key in the driver door. -
Page 47: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic The vehicle has rear door security power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature locks to prevent passengers from liftgate is open, the doors will lock can be programmed using the... -
Page 48: Doors
2-10 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 49: Liftgate (Power)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in Power Liftgate Operation motion. Attempting to open the Adjust the Climate Control liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the system to a setting that WARNING... -
Page 50: Transmission
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be : Press the top of the button to opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme open or close the power liftgate. following ways: temperatures, or under low battery OFF: Press the bottom of the conditions. - Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Obstacle Detection Features body and presses against this If the RKE button or the power close sensor, the liftgate will reverse button on the liftgate is pressed If the liftgate encounters an obstacle direction and open fully. The liftgate while power operation is disabled, during a power open or close cycle, will remain open until it is activated...
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Page 52: Power Assist Steps
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft deterrent The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent system will not start the arming steps. features; however, they do not make process until the last door is it impossible to steal. - Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Your vehicle's headlamps will flash If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power and the horn will sound for about press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. 30 seconds, then will turn off to save or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when it...
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Page 54: Immobilizer
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the disarmed when the key is turned to security light on the instrument See Radio Frequency Statement on ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, panel cluster comes on when trying page 13 17 for information or START from the LOCK/OFF to start the vehicle, there may be a... - Page 55 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ To program the new additional key: If you lose or damage your decoder to learn the transponder PASS-Key III+ key, see your 1. Verify that the new key has value of a new or replacement key.
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Page 56: Exterior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when Adjust the outside mirrors for a towing a trailer. Convex Mirrors clearer view. The lower portion of the mirror is Using hood-mounted air deflectors convex. -
Page 57: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: Folding Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. -
Page 58: Heated Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Manual Foldaway Heated Mirrors Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward For vehicles with heated mirrors: Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: to prevent damage when going (Rear Window Defogger): through an automatic car wash. The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors. -
Page 59: Automatic Dimming
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Automatic Dimming Interior Mirrors (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a Rear Vehicles with the dimming feature Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear have a driver outside mirror that Hold the mirror in the center to Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 68... -
Page 60: Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed. -
Page 61: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Express Down Windows Sun Visors Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch. -
Page 62: Roof
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof The sunroof only operates when To automatically vent or close the the ignition is in ON/RUN or sunroof, press the vent open or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in close sunroof switch (B). Sunroof Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When the sunroof is opened, an air See Retained Accessory Power deflector will automatically raise. - Page 63 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise, or plugging the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
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- Page 151 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Trip Odometer ....5-14 Security Light ....5-29 Tachometer .
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Page 152: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-46 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Anti-Theft Alarm System 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull Messages ....5-46 Steering Wheel the lever. -
Page 153: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or... - Page 154 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device For vehicles with the navigation 2. Press and hold on the Main Audio Screen system, press and hold this button move quickly through the tracks (Vehicles with a Navigation for longer than one second to within the selected category.
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Page 155: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper system: blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or 1. Press and hold until a beep is thaw them. Damaged wiper blades heard, to place the radio into should be replaced. -
Page 156: Rear Window
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Compass (Rear Wiper): Turns on the rear wiper. Wiper/Washer The vehicle may have a compass in (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this the Driver Information Center (DIC). button on the end of the lever to WARNING Compass Zone spray washer fluid on the rear window. - Page 157 Instruments and Controls If the compass is not set to the zone 4. Press the trip/fuel button where you live, the compass may until the vehicle heading, give false readings. The compass for example, N for North, is must be set to the variance zone in displayed in the DIC.
- Page 158 Instruments and Controls Compass Calibration a magnetic emergency light, 2. Press the vehicle information magnetic note pad holder, or any button until PRESS The compass can be manually other magnetic item. Turn off the CALIBRATE COMPASS calibrated. Only calibrate the vehicle, move the magnetic item, displays.
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Page 159: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, Power Outlets do one of the following: To set the time and date: The accessory power outlets can be Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 1. - Page 160 5-10 Instruments and Controls Certain accessory plugs may not be Power Outlet 110 Volt WARNING compatible with the accessory Alternative Current power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the The vehicle may have a power adapter or vehicle fuses. If a outlet that can be used to plug in outlets.
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Page 161: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If equipment is connected using Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays more than 150 watts or a system To use the cigarette lighter, push it The front ashtray is located near fault is detected, a protection circuit in all the way, and let go. When it is the center of the instrument panel or shuts off the power supply and the ready, it will pop back out by itself. -
Page 162: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while... -
Page 163: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar... -
Page 164: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls 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 165: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition Here are some situations owners is on, shows how much fuel the may experience with the fuel gauge. vehicle has left in the tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. -
Page 166: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure The oil pressure gauge shows the WARNING engine oil pressure in psi (pounds Gauge per square inch) when the engine is Do not keep driving if the oil running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure is low. The engine can pressure in kPa (kilopascals). -
Page 167: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant This gauge shows the engine Voltmeter Gauge coolant temperature. Temperature Gauge It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge reads 100°C (210°F) or less. -
Page 168: Safety Belt Reminders
5-18 Instruments and Controls Readings between the low and high Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt warning zones indicate the normal Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder operating range. The gauge may For vehicles equipped with the also read low during the fuel Light passenger safety belt reminder light, economy mode, this is normal. -
Page 169: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the passenger safety belt is Airbag Readiness Light WARNING buckled, neither the chime nor the The system checks the airbag's light comes on. If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible The front passenger safety belt on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions. -
Page 170: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either Indicator ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of If the vehicle has the airbag status the right front passenger frontal indicator pictured in the following airbag. -
Page 171: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If, after several seconds, both Charging System Light appear. See Battery Voltage and status indicator lights remain on, Charging Messages on page 5 39 or if there are no lights at all, there for more information. This light may be a problem with the lights or could indicate that there are the passenger sensing system. -
Page 172: Malfunction Indicator
5-22 Instruments and Controls Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Modifications made to comes on and stays on while the the engine, transmission, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system there is an OBD II problem and of the vehicle or the replacement A computer system called OBD II service is required. - Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
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Page 174: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if local governments may have system warning light comes on the light does not come on when... -
Page 175: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING (Continued) low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 28 for more information. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. -
Page 176: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls ® If the regular brake system warning Tow/Haul Mode Light StabiliTrak Indicator light is not on, the vehicle still has Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. -
Page 177: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 When this warning light is on, the Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message can StabiliTrak system is off and does accompany the light. See Tire not limit wheel spin. Messages on page 5 46 for more information. -
Page 178: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while Low Fuel Warning Light starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. -
Page 179: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set. -
Page 180: Information Displays Driver Information
5-30 Instruments and Controls 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 181 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The temperature will be shown Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to in °C or °F depending on the units zero by pressing the set/reset (With DIC Buttons) selected. button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll displayed.
- Page 182 5-32 Instruments and Controls Once the vehicle begins moving, For example, if driving in traffic and Fuel Used the trip odometer will accumulate making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until mileage. For example, if the vehicle may read one number, but if the FUEL USED displays.
- Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-33 To stop the timer, press the change. This display shows the Vehicle Information Menu set/reset button briefly while instantaneous fuel economy in liters Items (With DIC Buttons) TIMER is displayed. per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or (Vehicle Information): Press miles per gallon (mpg).
- Page 184 5-34 Instruments and Controls In addition to the engine oil life If you choose ON, the system will Tire Pressure system monitoring the oil life, be turned on. If you choose OFF, On vehicles with the Tire Pressure additional maintenance is the system will be turned off.
- Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trailer Gain and Output Engine Hours Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) On vehicles with the Integrated Press the vehicle information button Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, until ENGINE HOURS displays. Use the trip odometer reset stem the trailer brake display appears This display shows the total number to view the odometer and trip...
- Page 186 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retro-active reset. This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, This can be used to set the trip the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or odometer to the number of messages will appear.
- Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-37 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. Press the trip odometer reset through all of the available This can be used to set the trip stem until TRANS TEMP displays.
- Page 188 5-38 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to shows an estimate of the oil's Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with remaining useful life. If you see LIFE display yourself after each oil electric brakes is connected.
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Page 189: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and See Charging System Light on page 5 21. Driving with this problem Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC could drain the battery. Turn off all indicate the status of the vehicle or unnecessary accessories. -
Page 190: Door Ajar Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays if there is a This message displays and a the side of the road and turn the problem with the brake system. -
Page 191: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-41 off the vehicle, check the door for Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED obstructions, and close the door IDLE ENGINE Messages again. Check to see if the message If you drive the vehicle still appears on the DIC. ENGINE HOT A/C while the engine is overheating, (Air Conditioning) -
Page 192: Engine Oil Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE STOP ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If you drive the vehicle If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed. -
Page 193: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a This message displays and a chime chime sounds when the cooling sounds if the fuel level is low. -
Page 194: Object Detection System Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, If your vehicle has the Side Blind PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this OWNERS MANUAL problem with the URPA system. -
Page 195: Ride Control System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 This message may also display You should see your dealer for STABILITRAK OFF during heavy rain or due to road service. The vehicle is safe to drive, If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this spray. It may also come on when however, you do not have the message displays when you turn off driving in isolated areas with no... -
Page 196: Airbag System Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls There are several conditions that The message turns off as soon as Anti-Theft Alarm System can cause this message to appear. the conditions that caused the Messages message to be displayed are no One condition is overheating, longer present. -
Page 197: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Several conditions may cause this TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE See Tires on page 10 51, Vehicle message to appear. See Tire Load Limits on page 9 24, and Tire On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Pressure Monitor Operation on Pressure on page 10 60. -
Page 198: Vehicle Reminder
5-48 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the IDLE ENGINE Messages side of the road and turn the ignition If you drive the vehicle off. -
Page 199: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-49 This message clears itself after Vehicle The customization preferences are several seconds. This message also automatically recalled. Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After To change customization this message clears, the TRAILER preferences, use the following GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in Vehicle Personalization procedure. - Page 200 5-50 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items Press the set/reset button once to AUTO DOOR LOCK access the settings for this feature. This feature allows you to select The following are customization Then press the customization button when the vehicle's doors will features that allow you to program to scroll through the following automatically lock.
- Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-51 To select a setting, press the DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until set/reset button while the desired door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. shifted into P (Park) .
- Page 202 5-52 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Then press the customization button is open, this feature will delay made to this feature. The current to scroll through the following locking the doors and liftgate until setting will remain. settings: five seconds after the last door is closed.
- Page 203 Instruments and Controls 5-53 NO CHANGE: No change will be 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will Then press the customization button made to this feature. The current stay on for 1 minute. to scroll through the following setting will remain. settings: 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will To select a setting, press the...
- Page 204 5-54 Instruments and Controls CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger outside mirror will be This feature allows you to select the If your vehicle has this feature, tilted down when the vehicle is volume level of the chime. it allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
- Page 205 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until the key back in the ignition and Press the customization button EASY EXIT RECALL appears on remove it again, the seat will stay in until EASY EXIT SETUP appears the DIC display. Press the set/reset the original exit position, unless a on the DIC display.
- Page 206 5-56 Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL On some vehicles with the Press the customization button until adjustable throttle and brake pedal REMOTE START appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it feature, the pedals will also DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select your preference automatically move.
- Page 207 Instruments and Controls 5-57 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
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Page 208: Universal Remote System
5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to The programmed buttons should be replace up to three remote control erased when the vehicle is sold or System transmitters used to activate the lease ends. See Erasing devices such as garage door Universal Home Remote Buttons See Radio Frequency Statement on... - Page 209 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Programming a garage door opener 3. Immediately return to the involves time-sensitive actions, so vehicle. Press and hold the read the entire procedure before Universal Home Remote button starting. Otherwise, the device will that will be used to control the time out and the procedure will have garage door until the garage to be repeated.
- Page 210 5-60 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming a garage door opener If there is a row of dip switches device such as an additional garage involves time-sensitive actions, so similar to the graphic above, door opener, a security device, read the entire procedure before the garage door opener is a or home automation device, repeat...
- Page 211 Instruments and Controls 5-61 The motor head dip switch The switch positions on the 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch settings can also be used when hand-held transmitter could be settings from left to right as the original hand-held transmitter labeled as follows: follows: is not available.
- Page 212 5-62 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that first firmly press all three buttons slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the at the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage three seconds.
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Page 213: Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-63 Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Operation Universal Home Remote device: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold the two outside button for at least half of a second. buttons at the same time for The indicator light will come on approximately 20 seconds, until... - Page 214 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
- Page 293 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-34 Brakes Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ....9-35 System (ABS) .
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Page 294: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-73 Recommended Fuel ..9-73 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications . -
Page 295: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that... -
Page 296: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping the pedal could get harder to push distances vary greatly with the down. If the engine stops, there will surface of the road, whether it is still be some power brake assist but pavement or gravel;... -
Page 297: Steering Tips
Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering reasonable speed. can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill Traction in a curve depends on the and find a truck stopped in your condition of the tires and the road lane, or a car suddenly pulls out... -
Page 298: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm and by not overdriving those (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth conditions. But skids are always The vehicle's right wheels can turn, until the right front tire contacts possible. -
Page 299: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating It is important to slow down on Off-Road Driving Off-roading can be great fun slippery surfaces because stopping but has some definite hazards. Vehicles with four-wheel drive distance is longer and vehicle The greatest of these is the terrain can be used for off-road driving. - Page 300 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some Operating your vehicle more ground clearance at the front for extended periods without Have all necessary maintenance of your vehicle, you can remove the the front fascia lower air dam and service work done.
- Page 301 Driving and Operating Loading Your Vehicle for There are some important things to WARNING (Continued) remember about how to load your Off-Road Driving vehicle. Heavy loads on the roof raise WARNING The heaviest things should be the vehicle's center of gravity, on the floor, forward of the rear making it more likely to roll Cargo on the load floor piled...
- Page 302 9-10 Driving and Operating Take extreme care with open Environmental Concerns Getting Familiar with Off-Road fires (where permitted), camp Driving Off-road driving can provide stoves, and lanterns. wholesome and satisfying It is a good idea to practice in an Never park your vehicle over recreation.
- Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-11 At higher speeds: Scanning the Terrain Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. You approach things faster and Off-road driving can take you over A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can have less time to react. many different kinds of terrain.
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Page 304: Driving On Hills
9-12 Driving and Operating When driving over bumps, rocks, Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill or other obstacles, the wheels can Off-road driving often takes you up, When you approach a hill, decide if leave the ground. If this happens, down, or across a hill. -
Page 305: Driving Uphill
Driving and Operating 9-13 Is there a straight path up or Try to drive straight up the hill if Driving Uphill down the hill so you will not at all possible. If the path twists Once you decide it is safe to drive have to make turning and turns, you might want to find up the hill:... - Page 306 9-14 Driving and Operating If the engine has stopped Things not to do if the vehicle WARNING running, you need to restart it. stalls, or is about to stall, when With the brake pedal pressed going up a hill: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill and the parking brake still Never attempt to prevent a stall at full speed can cause an...
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Page 307: Driving Downhill
Driving and Operating 9-15 If the vehicle has a transfer case Driving Downhill WARNING with a N (Neutral) position, do not When off-roading takes you shift the transfer case to Neutral downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down when you leave the vehicle. Leave it a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? in some gear. -
Page 308: Driving Across An Incline
9-16 Driving and Operating Vehicles are much more likely to Driving Across an Incline end over end. But when driving stall when going uphill, but if it across an incline, the narrower An off-road trail will probably go happens when going downhill: track width the distance across the incline of a hill. - Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-17 For these reasons, carefully Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, consider whether to try to drive or Ice across an incline. Just because the WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, trail goes across the incline does or sand, the wheels do not get good not mean you have to drive it.
- Page 310 9-18 Driving and Operating Hard packed snow and ice offer Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is the worst tire traction. On these before driving through it. Do not try surfaces, it is very easy to lose it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING control.
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Page 311: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-19 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 chassis, or under the hood. -
Page 312: Highway Hypnosis
9-20 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, on flat or rolling terrain. -
Page 313: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-21 Winter Driving WARNING improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is sooner than when on dry pavement. - Page 314 9-22 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Clear away snow from around If possible, use the...
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Page 315: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-23 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire short periods as needed to warm chains on the vehicle, see Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of Rocking the Vehicle to... -
Page 316: Vehicle Load Limits
9-24 Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Vehicle Load Limits forward and reverse directions It is very important to know how causes a rocking motion that could much weight your vehicle can free the vehicle. If that does not get carry. - Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-25 Tire and Loading Information the number of occupant seating WARNING Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in Do not load the vehicle any kilograms and pounds. heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The Tire and Loading (GVWR), or either the Information label also shows the...
- Page 318 9-26 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or weight of luggage and cargo...
- Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-27 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 A.
- Page 320 9-28 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label This is called Gross Vehicle The Certification/Tire label also Weight Rating (GVWR). contains information about your The GVWR includes the weight Front Axle Reserve Capacity. of the vehicle, all occupants, And, if you do have a heavy fuel, and cargo.
- Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-29 Overloading the WARNING WARNING (Continued) vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered Things you put inside your Do not leave an by the vehicle warranty. vehicle can strike and injure unsecured child restraint Do not overload the vehicle. people in a sudden stop or in your vehicle.
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Page 322: Starting And Operating
9-30 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, broken in. -
Page 323: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-31 Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ move the pedals closer. Press the LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is top of the control to move the stopped, turn the ignition switch to pedals away. - Page 324 9-32 Driving and Operating In an emergency: The steering can bind with the instrument panel cluster warning wheels turned off center. If this and indicator lights. The switch 1. Brake using a firm and steady happens, move the steering wheel stays in this position when the pressure.
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Page 325: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-33 Starting the Engine Starting Procedure vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the START, cranking will be stopped pedal, turn the ignition to START. -
Page 326: Engine Heater
9-34 Driving and Operating Cranking the engine for accelerator. If the vehicle starts Engine Heater long periods of time, by returning briefly but then stops again, The engine coolant heater can the key to the START position repeat these steps. This clears provide easier starting and better immediately after cranking has the extra gasoline from the... -
Page 327: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-35 To Use the Engine Coolant Retained Accessory WARNING (Continued) Heater Power (RAP) 1. Turn off the engine. You could be seriously injured. The following vehicle accessories Plug the cord into a properly 2. Open the hood and unwrap can be used for up to 10 minutes the electrical cord. -
Page 328: Shifting Into Park
9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a WARNING (Continued) drive gear not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition key to WARNING even if the shift lever is in LOCK/OFF. P (Park). So, be sure the transfer It can be dangerous to get out of 5. -
Page 329: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-37 If you have to leave the vehicle with This is called torque lock. WARNING (Continued) the engine running, be sure your To prevent torque lock, set the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake and then shift into If you have four-wheel drive and parking brake is firmly set before P (Park) properly before you leave... -
Page 330: Shifting Out Of Park
9-38 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking Over Things following: That Burn This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is WARNING 2. -
Page 331: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-39 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains Carbon economy. -
Page 332: Running The Vehicle
9-40 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out If the vehicle has a four-wheel It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a engine running. -
Page 333: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-41 Automatic P (Park): This position locks the WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position Transmission to use when starting the engine always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the move the shift lever to P (Park). - Page 334 9-42 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to D (Drive): This position is for WARNING back up. normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more Shifting to R (Reverse) Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: while the vehicle is moving engine is running at high speed is...
- Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-43 The vehicle has a shift stabilization The transmission constantly makes 3 (Third): This position is also used feature that adjusts the transmission adjustments to improve vehicle for normal driving. It reduces vehicle shifting to the current driving performance according to how the speed more than D (Drive) without conditions in order to reduce rapid...
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Page 336: Manual Mode
9-44 Driving and Operating 1 (First): This position reduces Manual Mode When M (Manual Mode) is selected vehicle speed without using the a number displays next to the M, Range Selection Mode brakes. You can use it for major/ indicating the current gear. ®... -
Page 337: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-45 Spinning the tires Tow/Haul Mode or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not When Tow/Haul Mode is selected spin the tires. - Page 338 9-46 Driving and Operating Grade Braking to slow the vehicle. This reduces Cruise Grade Braking operates ® wear on the braking system and while Cruise Control is engaged (Hydra-Matic 6-Speed increases control of the vehicle. in Tow/Haul Mode to assist in Automatic Transmission) Grade Braking monitors vehicle maintaining vehicle speed under...
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Page 339: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-47 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 steering system. (Two 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 340 9-48 Driving and Operating You can choose among five driving the front axle is engaged, and the The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shifting settings: vehicle's power is sent to the front into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn and rear wheels automatically Traction Control and StabiliTrak off.
- Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-49 If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel the transfer case. To help avoid message stays on, you should Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait take the vehicle to your dealer for for the Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
- Page 342 9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel damaging the vehicle, always wait Shifting into Neutral Drive Low for the Four-Wheel Drive Low To shift the transfer case to indicator light to stop flashing To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: before shifting the transmission to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,...
- Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-51 Low position. The N (Neutral) Shifting Out of Neutral Shifting the transmission light will come on when the into gear before the Four-Wheel To shift out of N Neutral do the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) Drive Low indicator light has following: is complete.
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Page 344: Four-Wheel Drive
9-52 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 345 Driving and Operating 9-53 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE use when road surface traction message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel conditions are variable.
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Page 346: Antilock Brake
9-54 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and there will not be enough time to it becomes necessary to slam on apply the brakes if that vehicle the brakes and continue braking suddenly slows or stops. Always Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, leave enough room up ahead to... -
Page 347: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-55 Parking Brake Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts. -
Page 348: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
9-56 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE while it is working. This is normal STABILITRAK. If these DIC and does not mean there is a messages appear, make sure the ®... - Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-57 The system may be heard or felt Traction control and StabiliTrak It is recommended to leave the while it is working; this is normal. can be turned on by pressing and system on for normal driving releasing the StabiliTrak button if conditions, but it may be necessary they are not automatically shut off...
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Page 350: Locking Rear Axle
9-58 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control of the StabiliTrak system. -
Page 351: Continuous Damping
Driving and Operating 9-59 Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also An air compressor connected to the interact with the tow/haul mode rear shocks will raise or lower the Control (CDC) that, when activated, will provide rear of the vehicle to maintain additional control of the shock proper vehicle height. -
Page 352: Cruise Control
9-60 Driving and Operating Cruise Control When the brakes are applied, cruise (On/Off): Press to turn the control is turned off. system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the WARNING turns off when cruise control is off. - Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-61 To increase vehicle speed in Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed small amounts, press the +RES If the cruise button is on when not in If the cruise control is set at a button. Each time this is done, use, it could get bumped and go into desired speed and then the the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h...
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Page 354: Object Detection Systems
9-62 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist When you take your foot off the step lightly on the brake pedal. - Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-63 How the System Works To be detected, objects must be at WARNING least 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground URPA comes on automatically and below liftgate level. Objects when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from R (Reverse).
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Page 356: Side Blind Zone
9-64 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are When the System Does Not Side Blind Zone covered by frost or ice. Frost or Seem to Work Properly Alert (SBZA) ice can form around and behind If the URPA system will not activate the sensors and may not always The vehicle may have a Side Blind due to a temporary condition, the... - Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-65 How the System Works WARNING (Continued) Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in damage to the vehicle, injury, or death. Always check the Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror outside and rearview mirrors, Display Display glance over your shoulder, and...
- Page 358 9-66 Driving and Operating SBZA displays do not come on When the System Does Not Seem SBZA does not operate when the while the vehicle is approaching or To Work Properly left or right corners of the rear passing other vehicles. At speeds bumper are covered with mud, Occasional missed alerts can occur greater then 32 km/h (20 mph),...
- Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-67 The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON field of view area, such as the FCC Information option will not be selectable if the desert, where there is insufficient conditions for normal system data for operation. The sensor may for information operation are not met.
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Page 360: Rear Vision
9-68 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera system is Do not back the vehicle by only This vehicle may have a Rear designed to help the driver when looking at the RVC screen, or use Vision Camera system. - Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-69 To turn the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera system on again, press and System On or Off hold until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera illuminates. The rear vision camera system on or off: system display is now enabled and 1.
- Page 362 9-70 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after The symbols appear when an object (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) shifting out of R (Reverse) is has been detected by the URPA (minus) screen buttons to approximately 10 seconds. system.
- Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-71 Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages appears on the screen differs from Service Rear Vision Camera the actual distance. The area System: This message can display displayed by the camera is limited.
- Page 364 9-72 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not The rear vision camera system During any of these fault conditions, display in the rearview mirror may the display will be blank and the Seem To Work Properly turn off or not appear as expected indicator will continue to flash as The rear vision camera system due to one of the following...
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Page 365: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-73 Fuel . For all other vehicles, Use of the recommended fuel is use only the unleaded gasoline an important part of the proper described under maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we Recommended Fuel recommend the use of gasoline... -
Page 366: Gasoline Specifications
9-74 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications federal specifications, but emission To check the fuel availability, ask an control system performance might auto club, or contact a major oil At a minimum, gasoline should be affected. The malfunction company that does business in the meet ASTM specification D 4814 indicator lamp could turn on and the country where you will be driving. - Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-75 Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are label on the fuel pump to ensure such as ethers and ethanol, not reformulated for low gasoline meets enhanced and reformulated gasolines emissions can contain an detergency standards developed by might be available in your area.
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Page 368: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-76 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet For good starting and heater ASTM Specification D 5798. efficiency below 0°C (32°F), Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge By definition, this means that fuel the fuel mix in the fuel tank should and a yellow fuel cap can use either labeled E85 will have an ethanol contain no more than 70% ethanol. -
Page 369: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-77 Some additives are not Filling the Tank compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle's fuel system. WARNING Do not add anything to E85. Damage caused by additives Fuel vapor burns violently and a would not be covered by the fuel fire can cause bad injuries. - Page 370 9-78 Driving and Operating While refueling, hang the tethered When replacing the fuel cap, fuel cap from the hook on the insert the tether in its hole before fuel door. tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the WARNING fuel cap on the last turn as you...
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Page 371: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-79 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container by shutting off the pump or by... -
Page 372: Towing
9-80 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) vehicle, see the new vehicle is driven. . For information on General Towing The engine, axle or other parts towing the vehicle behind another Information could be damaged. - Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-81 Important considerations that have Towing a trailer requires a WARNING (Continued) to do with weight: certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is The weight of the trailer To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the The weight of the trailer tongue a trailer: vehicle itself.
- Page 374 9-82 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the lower gear starting down a driving the vehicle without a trailer.
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Page 375: Parking On Hills
Driving and Operating 9-83 altitude on steep uphill grades, the If parking the rig on a hill: WARNING vehicle may show signs similar to 1. Press the brake pedal, but engine overheating. To avoid this, do not shift into P (Park) yet. It can be dangerous to get out let the engine run while parked, Turn the wheels into the curb if... -
Page 376: Trailer Towing
9-84 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, The vehicle needs service more see the Hybrid supplement for more 2. - Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-85 To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, read the information in How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer that appears Pull a trailer only if all the steps in later in this section.
- Page 378 9-86 Driving and Operating 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 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG)
- Page 379 Driving and Operating 9-87 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 268 kg (5,000 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs)
- Page 380 9-88 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
- Page 381 Driving and Operating 9-89 Do not exceed the maximum Total Weight on the Weight of the Trailering allowable tongue weight for the Vehicle's Tires Combination vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination extension that will position the hitch inflated to the inflation pressures of the tow vehicle and trailer...
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Page 382: Towing Equipment
9-90 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment If a step-bumper hitch will be Weight Distributing Hitch used, the bumper could be Adjustment Hitches damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room The correct hitch equipment helps when turning to avoid contact maintain combination control. - Page 383 Driving and Operating 9-91 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes The harness connector can be plugged into a seven-pin universal Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more heavy-duty trailer connector vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to available through your dealer.
- Page 384 9-92 Driving and Operating Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains If charging a remote (non-vehicle) Package the following trailer circuits: battery, press the tow/haul mode button located at the end of the Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal shift lever. This will boost the Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn vehicle system voltage and properly Signal...
- Page 385 Driving and Operating 9-93 The harness contains the following Tow/Haul Mode wires: Dark Blue: Brake Signal to Trailer Connector Red/Black: Battery Light Blue/White: Brake Switch This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the White: Ground tow/haul mode is on. It should be installed by your dealer Tow/Haul is a feature that assists or a qualified service center.
- Page 386 9-94 Driving and Operating See Weight of the Trailer earlier Such a selection when unloaded This symbol is located on the Trailer in the section. Tow/Haul is most may result in unpleasant engine and Brake Control Panel on vehicles useful under the following driving transmission driving characteristics with an Integrated Trailer Brake conditions:...
- Page 387 Driving and Operating 9-95 If the vehicle s brake, anti lock When trailering, make sure of the WARNING brake or StabiliTrak systems are following: not functioning properly, the ITBC The ITBC system is used only Connecting a trailer that is not system may not be fully functional with trailers that are equipped compatible with the ITBC system...
- Page 388 9-96 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel adjustment to the amount of output, The Trailer Brake Display Page can referred to as trailer gain, available be displayed by performing any of to the electric trailer brakes and the following actions: allows manual application the trailer Scrolling through the DIC menu brakes.
- Page 389 Driving and Operating 9-97 All DIC warning and service Press and hold a gain button The Trailer Output will indicate messages must first be to cause the Trailer Gain to - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake acknowledged by the driver by continuously adjust.
- Page 390 9-98 Driving and Operating Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure 3. After the electrical connection is made to a trailer equipped with The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a electric brakes: Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and Control Panel and is used to apply must be adjusted any time vehicle...
- Page 391 Driving and Operating 9-99 5. Drive the vehicle with the 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING This trailer attached on a level road vehicle loading, trailer loading or message will be displayed if: surface representative of the road surface conditions change 1.
- Page 392 9-100 Driving and Operating 2. There is an electrical fault in the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER If either the CHECK TRAILER wiring to the electric trailer WIRING message re-appears, WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER brakes. This message will the electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is continue as long as there is an vehicle side.
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Page 393: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-101 Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package, Similar Equipment Add-Ons called RPO VYU. If your vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, Before installing a snow plow on Add-On Electrical provided certain weights, such as... - Page 394 9-102 Driving and Operating Follow the snow plow Say, for example, you have a 700 lb Front axle reserve capacity is the manufacturer's recommendation (318 kg) snow plow. The total weight difference between your front regarding rear ballast. Rear of all occupants and cargo inside Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ballast may be required to the cab should not exceed 300 lb...
- Page 395 Driving and Operating 9-103 For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft (305 cm), then: W = 700 lb (318 kg)
- Page 396 9-104 Driving and Operating You can add heavier equipment carry. If you are unsure of your WARNING (Continued) on the front of the vehicle if you vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, compensate for it by carrying fewer go to a weigh station and weigh manufacturer or installer's passengers, less cargo, or by your vehicle.
- Page 543 Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ....10-104 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-48 Interior .
- Page 544 Auxiliary Braking ......9-4 Carbon Monoxide Roof Mounted Lamp ... 6-6 Break-In, New Vehicle .
- Page 545 Child Restraints (cont.) Cooling System ....10-18 Daytime Running Older Children ....3-57 Engine Messages .
- Page 546 Driving for Better Fuel Engine (cont.) Coolant ..... 10-18 Economy ..... 1-29 Dual Automatic Climate Coolant Temperature Engine .
- Page 547 Front Fog Lamps Fuses General Information Light ......5-29 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
- Page 548 Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-9 LATCH System Heated Mirrors ....2-20 Replacing Parts Key and Lock Messages .
- Page 549 Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Fuel System ....5-43 Front Fog Lamps ... . .5-29 Maintenance High-Beam On .
- Page 550 Online Owner Center ..13-4 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-50 ® OnStar System ....1-30 Perchlorate Materials Navigation System Operation, Infotainment...
- Page 551 Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..5-6 Replacing Safety Belt Rearview Mirrors ....2-21 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Automatic Dimming ...2-21 Crash .
- Page 552 Seats (cont.) Servicing the Heated Front ....3-9 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..3-54 Safety Belts ....3-24 Heated, Rear .
- Page 553 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Time ......5-9 Tow/Haul Mode ....9-45 Bulb Replacement .
- Page 554 Vehicle Identification Wheels Number (VIN) ....12-1 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-62 Service Parts Identification Balance ....10-74 Uniform Tire Quality Label .