Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-5 Safety Belts ... 1-8 Child Restraints ... 1-27 Air Bag Systems ... 1-49 Restraint System Check ... 1-59 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-2 Heated Seats ...1-3 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-5 Rear Seat Operation ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. The horizontal control adjusts the seat cushion and the vertical control adjusts the seatback. • Move the front of the horizontal seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion.
Page 9: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol.
Page 10: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have this feature. The vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more information. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Page 11: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints lock into place when raised. To release the head restraint and lower it, press the tab located on the top of the seatback.
Page 12 The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear seatbacks. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down. To raise the seatbacks, lift up the seatbacks and push on them until they lock into the upright position.
Page 13: Rear Seats (Envoy Xl)
Rear Seats (Envoy XL) The second row seat is a 65/35 split seat which may be folded and tumbled. Use this feature for gaining access to the third row seats. To fold and tumble the second row seat(s), do the following: 1.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Folding the Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat cushion to release the seat cushion. 2. Lift up the seat, and then pull it forward. 3. Fold the seatback forward until it is ﬂat. 4.
Page 15 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 or the instrument panel... 1-12 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-29.
Page 21 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 27: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passenger Positions mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 29 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When attached to a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 31 3. Your comfort guide may have an adjuster to lengthen or shorten the cord. If it does, you can adjust the cord by following these steps. 3.1. Squeeze and hold the ends of the lock (A) on the elastic cord. 3.2.
Page 32: Safety Belt Extender
5. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 33: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 34 1-28 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 35: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 36 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. 1-30 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms...
Page 37 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 38 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 40 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-34 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 41 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 42: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 43: Top Strap
CAUTION: (Continued) If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat outside position. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.
Page 44 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. 1-38 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor...
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Envoy Anchor brackets for the rear seat positions are located on the ﬂoor in the cargo area of your vehicle (Envoy only). Do not use the rear tie-down brackets near the liftgate for top strap tethers. Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if...
Page 46 Envoy XL An anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row (Envoy XL only). Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come...
Page 47 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-41...
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of the rear outside seat positions.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-37 if the child restraint has one. There are no top strap anchors at the third row seating positions.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...
Page 51 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-37 if the child restraint has one. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 53 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 54 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 55: Air Bag Systems
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 56 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt – even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 57 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 58: Where Are The Air Bags
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-38 for more information.
Page 59 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has a driver’s side impact air bag it is located in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-53...
Page 60 If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s side impact air bag it is located in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-54 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 61: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 62: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the air bag.
Page 63: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inﬂated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 64 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 65: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
Page 66: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-13 Liftgate/Liftglass ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16...
Page 68 Section 2 ® OnStar System ...2-40 ® HomeLink Transmitter ...2-42 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-46 Glove Box ...2-46 Overhead Console ...2-46 Front Storage Area ...2-47 Luggage Carrier ...2-48 Features and Controls Rear Storage Area ...2-49 Rear Floor Storage Lid ...2-51 Convenience Net ...2-51 Cargo Cover ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-53...
Page 69: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 70 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door lock. It will ﬁt with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number. The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. (Unlock): Press unlock for the driver’s door to unlock automatically, the...
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 75: Power Door Locks
You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lever forward or rearward. When the door is unlocked, you can see a red area on the lever. The manual lever on each door works only that door’s lock.
Page 76: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors and the liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. The ﬁrst time you attempt to lock the doors with the driver’s door open, three chimes will signal that delayed locking is being used.
Page 77: Programmable Locking Feature
Programmable Locking Feature The following is the list of available programming options: Mode 1: All doors lock when the transmission is shifted into gear. Mode 2: All doors lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). Mode 3: No automatic door locking.
Page 78: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programming options: Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Mode 3: All doors unlock when the key is removed from the ignition.
Page 79: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. To use one of these locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. You will ﬁnd a security lock lever located on the inside edge of each rear door.
Page 80: Liftgate Release
Liftgate/Liftglass CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the...
Page 81: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 82: Power Windows
Power Windows The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”...
Page 83: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors To block out glare, you can pull the visor down. You can also slide the visor along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger front window. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 84: Testing The Alarm
If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock.
Page 85: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start.
Page 86: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK.
Page 87: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK. Your radio, power windows, sunroof (option) and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Page 88: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Page 89: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 90: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your gear shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 91 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 92: Automatic Transfer Case
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Page 93 2HI (Two-Wheel High): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. It also provides the best fuel economy. A4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in A4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels.
Page 94 If the service four-wheel drive light on the instrument panel cluster stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 3-48 for further information. Shifting into 4HI or A4WD Turn the knob to 4HI or A4WD.
Page 95: Parking Brake
Shifting into NEUTRAL Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. 5.
Page 96 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Page 97: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 98: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll –...
Page 99: Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust...
Page 100: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 101 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 102: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview mirror with a compass and the OnStar There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar System on page 2-40 for more information about the ®...
Page 103: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 104 Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle. Fold the mirrors in before entering a car wash. To do this, pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when ﬁnished.
Page 105: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s and/or passenger’s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) gear. Curb view assist may be useful when you are parallel parking.
Page 106: Onstar System
® OnStar System Your vehicle may have this feature. OnStar global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 107: Personal Calling
• Remote Door Unlock • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services •...
Page 108: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter ® HomeLink , a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional ®...
Page 109: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the ®...
Page 110 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should ® activate when the HomeLink released. To program the remaining two HomeLink begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels.
Page 111: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for ® HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out”...
Page 112: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming ®...
Page 113: Travel Note Recorder
Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the compartment down. Travel Note Recorder Your vehicle may have this feature. (Record): To record a message, press this button and begin speaking. Press the button again to stop recording.
Page 114: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along.
Page 115: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover Upper Position Your vehicle may have this feature. This shelf position is used as a cargo shade. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place.
Page 116 Lower Position To prevent soiling the carpet, the panel may be installed either side up. Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. Notice: Loading objects that weigh over 200 lbs (90 kg) onto the panel may cause damage.
Page 117: Convenience Net
Rear Floor Storage Lid CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a removeable storage lid.
Page 118: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. To install the cargo cover, do the following: 1. Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel located behind the rear seat.
Page 119: Sunroof
Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. Press and release the back of the button in the overhead console to open the sunroof.
Page 120 A second mirror position, seating position and adjustable pedal position can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound, and the memory position will be recalled.
Page 121: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Exterior Lamps ...3-16 Interior Lamps ...3-18 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-21 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-21 Climate Controls ...3-22 Dual Climate Control System ...3-22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-25 Rear Climate Control System ...3-31...
Page 122 Section 3 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-92 Navigation/Radio System ...3-106 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-106 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-117 Radio Personalization ...3-119 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-119 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-119 Instrument Panel Radio Reception ...3-120 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-121 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-122 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-122 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-122...
Page 123 NOTES...
Page 124: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 125 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-16. B. Air Outlets. See “Outlet Adjustment” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-22. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 126: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The button for the hazard warning ﬂashers is located on top of the steering column.
Page 127: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 128 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 129: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Page 130: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Page 131: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
Page 132: Headlamp Washer
Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may be equipped with a headlamp washer system. The button to operate this feature is located on the instrument panel and functions separately from your other washer systems. To wash your headlamps, press the headlamp washer button brieﬂy and release to activate the system.
Page 133 (Off): This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 134 Setting Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal will not go down.
Page 135 • Move the cruise switch from on to resume/ accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Page 136: Automatic Headlamp System
Exterior Lamps Your exterior lamps knob is located on your instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. (Off): Turn the knob to this symbol and release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamps. An indicator will illuminate when the position is selected.
Page 137: Lamps On Reminder
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 138: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the exterior lamps knob.
Page 139: Exit Lighting
Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob. To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open. This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
Page 140: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Press the lens on the lamp located above the doors to turn the reading lamps on and off. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps knob, all the way up to the top detent position.
Page 141: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The ﬁrst two outlets are located below the cigarette lighter and the rear wiper switch on the instrument panel. The third outlet is located on the rear of the center console Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet.
Page 142: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob is in off mode, outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob.
Page 143: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Slide the lever up or down to adjust the temperature. Passenger’s Side: The lever on the right side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 144: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Your vehicle may have this feature. The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is active.
Page 145: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before driving.
Page 146 Outside Air Temperature Display A new outside temperature reading will be displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours. If the vehicle has been off for less than three hours, the old temperature reading may be displayed because underhood heat is affecting the true outside temperature.
Page 147 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active, the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet mode will be automatically controlled.
Page 148 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected in ﬂoor mode. (Recirculation): Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated.
Page 149 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 150 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use the vent setting to direct outside air through your vehicle.
Page 151: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System Your Envoy has one of the following rear climate control systems. With any of these systems, the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate control system is in defrost. This occurs to provide maximum airﬂow to clear the windshield.
Page 152 Envoy XL To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle. To adjust the airﬂow speed, turn the fan knob (driver override switch),...
Page 153 Envoy XL Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan speed, temperature and direction of airﬂow. Selecting panel mode will deliver air to the four headliner outlets. Selecting bi-level mode will deliver warmer air to the third seat ﬂoor outlet and cooler air to the headliner outlets.
Page 154: Climate Controls Personalization
Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle may have rear seat outlets that can be used to adjust the airﬂow toward either seating area, the ﬂoor or upward. Move the control in the center of each outlet in any direction to direct airﬂow. 3-34 Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information...
Page 155: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 156: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other thing you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 157: Tachometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Page 158: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for...
Page 159: Charging System Light
CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your...
Page 160: Brake System Warning Light
Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in RUN), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 161 If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
Page 162: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. A chime may also sound when the light comes on. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 163: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 164: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 165: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 166: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). 3-46 CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 167: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light United States When this light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information. Once the engine oil has been changed, the change engine oil light must be reset.
Page 168: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light United States Your vehicle may have this feature. The CRUISE light appears whenever you set your cruise control. Reduced Engine Power Light United States 3-48 This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
Page 169: Check Gages Warning Light
The SERVICE 4WD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction.
Page 170: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. 3-50 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: •...
Page 171: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have this feature. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features. The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel.
Page 172: Fuel Information
Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the display. This shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressing the reset stem located on the instrument cluster with the vehicle off will also display the odometer. Trip A and Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed.
Page 173 Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions.
Page 174 Personalization You can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. Press the personalization button to scroll through the following personalization features. All of the personalization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your DIC.
Page 175 Automatic Locking Press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the DIC to scroll through the following choices: • LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK (default): If you choose for the doors to lock out of park, the doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 176 Seat Position Recall Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION RECALL appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position recall, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: •...
Page 177 Remote Lock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select button while REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Page 178 Headlamps on at Exit Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 179 When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in any forward gear, the mirror(s) will return to normal driving positions, following a short delay. Choose one of the four settings and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 180: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language To select your personalization for display language, press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the available languages: Choosing a language will display all of the information on the DIC in the desired language.
Page 181: Service Air Bag
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE OVERHEATED If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime. Refer to “Engine Overheating” for the proper course of action. This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature.
Page 182: Rear Access Open
REAR ACCESS OPEN If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
Page 183: Curb View Activated
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Page 184: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Page 185: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Base Radio Shown, Bose ® If your vehicle has the Bose audio system, your ® vehicle will have six Bose ampliﬁed speakers. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 186: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
Page 187: Finding A Station
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 188 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
Page 189: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 190: Rds Messages
To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:...
Page 191: Radio Messages
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 192 Radio Display Message XL on the radio display, (Explicit Language after the channel name, Channels) indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 193 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 194: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 195 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play.
Page 196: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 197 With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 198 Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. To turn automatic volume off, press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display.
Page 199 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, or six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2.
Page 200 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 201 If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired program type, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to.
Page 202 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode.
Page 203 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 204 Radio Display Message XL on the radio display, (Explicit Language after the channel name, Channels) indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 205 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 206: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 207 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. Select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK.
Page 208: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the display, the tape will not play because of one of the following errors: • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 209 If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or the radio is turned on, the CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the display.
Page 210 SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
Page 211 CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 212: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Base Radio Shown, Bose ® If your vehicle has the Bose audio system, your ® vehicle will have six Bose ampliﬁed speakers. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 213 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.
Page 214 To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds. PRESET SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep. The radio will go to a preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 215 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and hold the AUDIO knob until FAD appears on the display.
Page 216 3To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display. You may select multiple interrupts if desired.
Page 217 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If the CD player is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 218 Radio Display Message XL on the radio display, (Explicit Language after the channel name, Channels) indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 219 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 220 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or the radio is turned on, the CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 221: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD is loaded, the light will begin ﬂashing again. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green you can load another CD.
Page 222 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track.
Page 223: Using Song List Mode
SCAN : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected CD.
Page 224 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved. You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows.
Page 225 CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 226: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Navigation/Radio Display and Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation radio system includes digital sound processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS) with program type (PTY) selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to and XM™...
Page 227: Before You Drive
Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on.
Page 228: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system. Standard RCA cables, not included, are needed to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks.
Page 229: Audio Output
Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle Speakers • Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system (if equipped) The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available.
Page 230: Dvd Player
DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 231 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 232: Remote Control
Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote control. If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time.
Page 233 (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 234 (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active. (Camera Angle): Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing.
Page 235 Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will ﬂash. Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been turned on.
Page 236 Problem Recommended Action After stopping the If the stop button was player, I push Play but pressed one time, the sometimes the DVD DVD player will resume starts where I left off playing where the DVD and sometimes at the was stopped.
Page 237: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player. Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected.
Page 238 The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will not be able to control the source. You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off.
Page 239: Radio Personalization
Radio Personalization If your vehicle has this feature, it allows the driver to return to the last used source: radio, cassette, or CD using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature can also store and recall AM and FM presets, volume, tone, and the last selected radio station.
Page 240: Radio Reception
PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 241: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 242: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 243 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-9 Locking Rear Axle ...4-11 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-30...
Page 244: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-8. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 245 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 246 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 247 There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking —...
Page 248: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 249: Anti-Lock Brake System
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 250 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 251: Traction Assist System (Tas)
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 252 The traction control off symbol on the button will come on under the following conditions: • The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by pressing the TAS on/off button or by turning off the automatic engagement feature of the TAS. •...
Page 253: Power Steering
Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Page 254: Steering In Emergencies
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Page 255: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 256: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 257 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 258: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.
Page 259 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 260: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational driving;...
Page 261: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.
Page 262: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice.
Page 263: Driving On Off-Road Hills
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can not do. There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
Page 264: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 265 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here is what you should do: •...
Page 266: Driving Downhill
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can not do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
Page 267 CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
Page 268: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 269: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 270: Driving In Water
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You can not accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Page 271: After Off-Road Driving
If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start your engine.
Page 272: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-30 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 273: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 274 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 275: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reﬂections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”...
Page 276: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-34 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 277: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 278: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Page 279: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 280: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-38 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 281 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 282: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-40 Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-55. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 283: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 284: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-6. •...
Page 285 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 286: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 287: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four- wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 288: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition off. 4-46 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 289 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you follow the proper procedures. The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed, so it is important that you follow all the steps listed in this manual to dinghy tow your four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Page 290: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be dolly towed. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dolly towed with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 291: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 292 The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-55 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64. If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label, the Certiﬁcation/Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inﬂation pressures needed to...
Page 293 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 2 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs.
Page 294 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 295 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and payloads. Please note your vehicle’s Certiﬁcation/Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details.
Page 296 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload. The system includes a compressor, two height sensors and two air springs supporting the rear axle. The system also has an internal clock to prevent overheating.
Page 297: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Indicator Light The indicator light on the inﬂator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for internal system error. If the indicator light is ﬂashing without the load leveling function or the inﬂator being active, turn off the ignition. The next day turn on the ignition and check the indicator light.
Page 298: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Page 299 Vehicle 2WD Envoy (L6 Engine) 4WD Envoy (L6 Engine) 2WD Envoy XL (L6 Engine) 4WD Envoy XL (L6 Engine) 2WD Envoy XL (V8 Engine) 4WD Envoy XL (V8 Engine) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion.
Page 300: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 301: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires.
Page 302: Trailer Brakes
If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 303: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-34.
Page 304: Backing Up
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and and attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
Page 305: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
Page 306: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 307: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 308: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may be equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: •...
Page 309 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 310 Section 5 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-71 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-73 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-74 Spare Tire ...5-87 Appearance Care ...5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-88 Care of Safety Belts ...5-91 Weatherstrips ...5-91 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Finish Damage ...5-93 Underbody Maintenance ...5-94...
Page 311: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 312: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-16. CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Page 313: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 314: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 315: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 316 While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the ﬁller door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 317: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 318: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Page 319 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood; release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 320: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 321 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37.
Page 322 When you open the hood on the V8 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 323 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. E.
Page 324: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 325: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the L mark for the L6 engine or the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the V8 engine, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 326 5-18 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 327: Engine Oil Additives
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 328: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Light The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 329: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to Inspect To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust...
Page 330: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 331 A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for ﬁve minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more.
Page 332: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 333: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 334: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD, or a little higher.
Page 335: Radiator Pressure Cap
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 336: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a DIC, the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot or Engine Overheated message. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-28 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 337: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 338: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: L6 Engine 5-30 V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 339 The coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 340 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
Page 341 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 342: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 343 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. ® 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark.
Page 344: Engine Fan Noise
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator ﬁller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL through the ﬁller neck until the level reaches the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 345: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. It is on the passenger’s side of vehicles with the L6 engine and is on the driver’s side of vehicles with the V8 engine. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
Page 346: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 347: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 348: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
Page 349: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly).
Page 350: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 351: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 352 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 353 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 354 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 355 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Page 356: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant 5-48 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...
Page 357: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle...
Page 358: Front Axle
Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant 5-50 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...
Page 359: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-53. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 360: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 5-52 4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three socket retaining screws (B). 5.
Page 361: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Halogen Headlamps Low Beam High Beam Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps Tail and Stoplamps Rear Turn Signal Lamps Back Up Lamps For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking.
Page 362 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A).
Page 363: Tires
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-53 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade.
Page 364: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-56...
Page 365 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size Code” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 366 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 367: Tire Size
(E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 368 (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75% as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Page 369: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.
Page 370 GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 371 Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.
Page 372: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49, for the location of your vehicle’s tire and loading information label.
Page 373: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
Page 374: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-109.
Page 375: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. For examples of these labels and their location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-49.
Page 376: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 377: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 378: Used Replacement Wheels
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 379: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 380 To use the air inﬂator, attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required. Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inﬂate. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet. Press and release the switch to turn the air inﬂator on.
Page 381: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 382: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 383: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Envoy XL The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the Envoy rear seat in the Envoy or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment in the Envoy XL. To release the jack from its holder, turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
Page 384 The tools you’ll be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle. Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle.
Page 385 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 386 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare or ﬂat road tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the spare tire must be stored with the valve stem pointing up.
Page 387 2. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6. If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns.
Page 388 9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. 10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand.
Page 389 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head. 3. Place the handle, extension and wheel wrench onto the jack.
Page 390 4. Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 391 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 392 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 12. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 5-84 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 393: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing up.
Page 394 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. (A) Push and Pull, (B) Rotate or Turn 5.
Page 395: Spare Tire
Envoy XL A. Instruction Label B. Handle C. Extension(s) D. Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks and Jack Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 396: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 397: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Page 398: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Page 399: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 400: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-94. If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 401: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.
Page 402: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 403: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Description Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo.
Page 404: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, • paint information and •...
Page 405: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 406 L6 Engine 5-98...
Page 407 Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension Passenger’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Rear Window Washer, Headlamp Washer Active Transfer Case Windshield Washer Powertrain Control Module B Fog Lamps Stop Lamp Cigarette Lighter Fuses Usage...
Page 408 Fuses Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller Trailer Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Electric Adjustable Pedal A.I.R. Solenoid A.I.R. Pump 5-100 Usage Relays Miscellaneous Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Window Washer Fog Lamps...
Page 409 V8 Engine 5-101...
Page 410 Fuses Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension Passenger’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Rear Window Washer, Headlamp Washer Active Transfer Case Windshield Washer Powertrain Control Module B Fog Lamps Stop Lamp Cigarette Lighter 5-102 Usage...
Page 411 Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 1 Trailer Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Oxygen Sensor Bank B Oxygen Sensor Bank A Injector Bank A Injector Bank B Electric Adjustable Pedal Relays Usage...
Page 412 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Envoy Envoy 5-104...
Page 413 Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Left Door Control Module Liftgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 414 Fuses Blank Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Front Parking Lamps Left Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 Truck Body Controller 4 Radio Trailer Park Right Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Rear Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power 1 Ignition 0 5-106 Usage Fuses...
Page 415 Envoy XL Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Left Door Control Module Liftgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted...
Page 416 Fuses Locks Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module Vent Window Lock Retained Accessory Power Blank Unlock Blank Blank OH Battery/OnStar Sunroof Rainsense™ Wipers Parking Lamps Truck Body Controller Accessory Truck Body Controller 5 Front Wipers Vehicle Stop Blank 5-108 Usage ® System Fuses Usage Heat Ventilation...
Page 417: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VORTEC™ 4200 L6 VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Application Wheel Nut Torque Cooling System Envoy Envoy XL Air Conditioning Refrigerant R/134a Envoy Envoy XL Engine Oil with Filter Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) Capacities and Speciﬁcations VIN Code Transmission L6 Engine English Metric...
Page 418 Application Differential Fluid Rear Front Fuel Tank Envoy Envoy XL All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck the ﬂuid level after ﬁlling. 5-110 L6 Engine English Metric 3.6 pints 1.7 L 1.7 pints...
Page 419 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13...
Page 420: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 421: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 422: Scheduled Maintenance
If you want to get service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement...
Page 423 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
Page 424: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 425 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service). Automatic transfer case only: Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g).
Page 426: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 427: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 428: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for further details.
Page 429: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 430 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 431: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 432 Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Transfer Case U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Rear Driveline U.S. 12377985, in Canada Center Spline 88901242) or lubricant meeting and Universal requirements of NLGI #2, Joints Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 433: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Windshield Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 22”) Backglass Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 16”) ®...
Page 434: Maintenance Record
Engine Drive Belt Routing L6 Engine 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section.
Page 435 Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 436 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 437 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-7 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 438: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 439 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 440: Online Owner Center
Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583).
Page 441: All Overseas Locations
United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 U.S. Virgin Islands:...
Page 442: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers.
Page 443: Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 444: Courtesy Transportation
GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 445: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 446: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 447: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 448: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 449: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 450 NOTES 7-14...
Page 451 Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-71 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-21 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ... 4-55 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-38 Additional Program Information ... 7-10 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-96 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ... 2-22 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...
Page 452 Audio System(s) (cont.) Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-119 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-120 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-122 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-16 Automatic Transfer Case ... 2-26 Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 5-22 Operation ... 2-24 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-55 Backing Up ...
Page 453 Cassette Tape Messages ... 3-88 CD Adapter Kits ... 3-88 CD Messages ... 3-76, 3-91, 3-105 Chains, Tires ... 5-71 Charging System Light ... 3-39 Check Engine Light ... 3-43 Gages Warning Light ... 3-49 CHECK WASHER FLUID ... 3-62 Checking Brake Fluid ...
Page 454 Compass Calibration ... 2-36 Compass Operation ... 2-36 Compass Variance ... 2-37 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-17 Control of a Vehicle ... 4-6 Convenience Net ... 2-51 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ... 3-42 Heater, Engine ... 2-23 Cooling System ... 5-30 Cruise Control ...
Page 455 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-38 In Rain and on Wet Roads ... 4-31 Winter ... 4-40 Driving Across an Incline ... 4-26 Driving Downhill ... 4-24 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice ... 4-28 Driving in Water ... 4-28 Driving On Grades ...
Page 456 ® Erasing HomeLink Buttons ... 2-45 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 7-10 Exit Lighting ... 3-19 Express Down Window ... 2-16 Extender, Safety Belt ... 1-26 Exterior Lamps ... 3-16 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-21 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ...
Page 457 Gasoline Octane ... 5-4 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Gate Ajar Light ... 3-49 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ... 2-45 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ... 4-19 Glove Box ... 2-46 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ...
Page 458 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ... 5-64 Instrument Panel Cluster ... 3-36 Overview ... 3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness ... 3-18 Interior Lamps ... 3-18 Jump Starting ... 5-43 Keyless Entry System ... 2-5 Keys ... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ... 3-16 Interior ... 3-18 Lamps On Reminder ...
Page 459 Locks Delayed Locking ... 2-10 Door ... 2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle ... 2-13 Lockout Protection ... 2-13 Power Door ... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-13 Loss of Control ... 4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ... 3-50 Luggage Carrier ...
Page 460 Odometer ... 3-37 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-13 Change Engine Oil Light ... 3-47 Engine ... 5-16 Pressure Gage ... 3-46 OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE ... 3-61 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-27 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 ® OnStar Personal Calling ... 2-41 ®...
Page 461 Power Steering ... 4-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 Programmable Locking Feature ... 2-11 Programmable Unlocking Feature ... 2-12 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2-43 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-13 Radiator Pressure Cap ... 5-27 Radio Data System (RDS) ...
Page 462 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-75 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-53 Replacing Brake System Parts ... 5-42 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 7-12 General Motors ... 7-12 United States Government ...
Page 463 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ... 1-45 Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-42 Rear Outside Seat Position ... 1-43 Right Front Seat Position ... 1-46 Security Light ... 3-47 Security While You Travel ... 7-7 Select ... 3-60 Service ...
Page 464 Tachometer ... 3-37 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps ... 5-52 Testing the Alarm ... 2-18 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-119 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-17 ® Passlock ... 2-19 Throttle, Adjustable ... 2-22 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ... 3-63 Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...
Page 465 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-120 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-68 United States ... 7-5 Used Replacement Wheels ... 5-70 Using Cleaner on Fabric ... 5-89 ® Using HomeLink ... 2-45 Using Song List Mode ... 3-103 Vehicle Control ... 4-6 Damage Warnings ...
Page 466 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ... 4-65 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-36 Why Safety Belts Work ... 1-10 Window Lockout ... 2-16 Windows ... 2-15 Power ... 2-16 Windshield Washer ... 3-11 Fluid ...

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GMC 2004 Envoy Owner's Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Maintenance Schedule

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Service and Appearance Care

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

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