Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 3 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-79 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, Attention: Customer Service features.
  • Page 5: Index

    Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides text. Symbols are shown along with Danger information that may indicate a the text describing the operation or hazard that could result in injury information relating to a specific Text marked...
  • Page 6: Onstar

    Introduction : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Safety Belt Reminders ® or OnStar (if equipped) : Tire Pressure Monitor : Brake System Warning Light : Tow/Haul Mode : Charging System ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Cruise Control : Windshield Washer Fluid : Engine Coolant Temperature : Exterior Lamps : Fog Lamps...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-12 Lane Departure Steering Wheel Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-22 Adjustment ....1-13 Lane Change Alert (LCA) .
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 4. Favorite Switches (Out of View). 11. Exterior Lamp Controls on See Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. Traction Control/Electronic page 5-3. Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Stability Control on page 9-44. Volume Switches (Out of View).
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 19. Steering Wheel Controls on Initial Drive page 5-3. Information 20. Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-9. This section provides a brief overview about some of the 21. Rear Climate Control Buttons important features that may or may (If Equipped).
  • Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press twice to open the lamps will turn on. The doors will be liftglass. locked and the climate control : Press and release to locate the system may come on. vehicle. The engine will continue to run for Press and hold for more than...
  • Page 13: Door Locks

    In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will unlock. See Remote Keyless Entry To lock or unlock the doors from (RKE) System Operation (Keyless inside the vehicle: Access) on page 2-7 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press on a power door Operation (Key Access) on...
  • Page 14 In Brief underside of the liftgate handle and The power windows work when the Pressing and releasing while the lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ liftgate is moving stops the liftgate. (RKE) System Operation (Keyless ACCESSORY, or in Retained Pressing again reverses the Access) on page 2-7 or Remote...
  • Page 15 In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Manual Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: rearward by sliding the control 1.
  • Page 16: Memory Features

    In Brief If equipped, press and hold the Power Lumbar If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and control up to increase upper (Exit) buttons on the driver door lumbar support and decrease are used to manually save and lower lumbar support. recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and Press and hold the control down...
  • Page 17: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-10 In Brief Third Row Seats Heated and Cooled Front Press to heat the driver or Seats passenger seat cushion and If equipped, third row seatbacks can seatback. be folded. If equipped, the vehicle may have Press to cool the driver or heated or heated and cooled seats.
  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-19. United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...
  • Page 19: Mirror Adjustment

    1-12 In Brief Mirror Adjustment See Power Mirrors on page 2-27. 2. Press again to return the mirrors to the driving position. Folding Mirrors Exterior Mirrors Heated Mirrors The outside mirrors can be folded Power Mirrors inward to prevent damage when If equipped, pressing also heats going through an automatic car...
  • Page 20 In Brief 1-13 Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the tilt and telescope steering wheel, if equipped: To adjust the power tilt and To adjust the steering wheel: telescope steering wheel, 1.
  • Page 21: Interior Lighting

    1-14 In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal See Adjustable Throttle and Brake To change the dome lamp settings, Pedal on page 9-20. press the following: Adjustment The vehicle may have a memory OFF: Turns the lamps off, even If equipped, the position of the function, which lets pedal settings when a door is open.
  • Page 22 In Brief 1-15 must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY Exterior Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, or ON/RUN position or using the off position will only work when Retained Accessory Power (RAP). the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and...
  • Page 23 1-16 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer : Push the paddle at the top of AUTO : Press to turn the lever to spray washer fluid on Rainsense on or off. When turned the windshield. on and FRONT is in one of the Rainsense wipe sensitivity Rainsense positions, the wipers can be...
  • Page 24: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls 9. Rear Climate Control Power Transmission Button This system controls the heating, Range Selection Mode 10. Rear AUTO (Automatic cooling, and ventilation. Operation) 11. Front Climate Control Power Button 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 14.
  • Page 25 1-18 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is to the left located on the steering column of the instrument cluster. Use this shift lever, to select the desired knob to shift into and out of the range of gears for current driving different Four-Wheel Drive modes.
  • Page 26: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-19 Vehicle Features MENU: Press to select a menu. 4 : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel : Press to seek the previous Drive Low position. This setting Infotainment System station or track. sends maximum power to all four : Press to seek the next station The base radio information is wheels.
  • Page 27: Portable Audio Devices

    1-20 In Brief Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (Overview) on page 7-19 or radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, SD card Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - satellite radio subscription can...
  • Page 28: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-21 Cruise Control ® : If equipped with OnStar or a ® Bluetooth system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1, Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) on page 7-26, or Bluetooth (Overview) in the...
  • Page 29 1-22 In Brief + RES: If there is a set speed in Forward Collision Alert memory press to resume that speed (FCA) System or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, If equipped, FCA may help avoid or use to increase vehicle speed.
  • Page 30: Parking Assist

    In Brief 1-23 indicator will change to amber and Rear Vision See Assistance Systems for Parking flash. In addition, the driver seat will or Backing on page 9-59. Camera (RVC) pulse or beeps will sound. Active Emergency If equipped, the RVC displays a See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) view of the area behind the vehicle, Braking System...
  • Page 31: Universal Remote System

    1-24 In Brief The vehicle may have up to five Lift the cover to access and replace Sunroof accessory power outlets: when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5-8. Vehicles with a Center Console One in front of the cupholders on Universal Remote System the center console.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-25 Open/Close: To open the sunroof, The sunroof also has a sunshade Performance and press and hold switch (1) until the which can be pulled forward to block Maintenance sunroof reaches the desired sun rays. The sunshade must be position.
  • Page 33 1-26 In Brief To turn off both traction control The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and alerts to a significant loss in The engine oil life system calculates hold until illuminate pressure of one of the vehicle's engine oil life based on vehicle use tires.
  • Page 34: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    10-9. periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 E85 or FlexFuel When road and weather New Chevrolet owners are conditions are appropriate, use Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can automatically enrolled in the cruise control. use either unleaded gasoline or Roadside Assistance Program.
  • Page 35: Onstar Services

    1-28 In Brief ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
  • Page 36: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Automatic Door Locks ..2-17 Folding Mirrors ....2-27 Lockout Protection ... 2-17 Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 37: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the Key Access One of the following keys comes power window or other controls or...
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized Key (Key Vehicles Only) To program a new key: 1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/RUN position. 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Remote Keyless Entry Recognized Key (Key times. After the third time, turn to (RKE) System Vehicles Only) ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no See Radio Frequency Statement on Program a new key to the vehicle longer work with the vehicle.
  • Page 40: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps (RKE) System Operation when is pressed again within (Key Access) three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from Pressing arms the content...
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the Press and hold for more than Caution exterior lamps may turn on. See three seconds to activate the panic Vehicle Personalization on alarm. The turn signal lamps flash When replacing the battery, do page 5-47.
  • Page 42: Keyless Access

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See Keyless Access Operation later in this section. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps Press and hold for more than through the DIC, the horn chirps may turn on. See Vehicle three seconds to activate the panic Personalization on page 5-47. when is pressed again within alarm.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3ft) of of the door handle, pressing the the door handle, pressing the lock/ lock/unlock button on the driver door...
  • Page 45 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with Keyless Access, Keyless Liftgate Opening The vehicle can be reprogrammed this feature will lock the vehicle so that lost or stolen transmitters no Press the touch pad on the several seconds after all doors are longer work.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 3. Insert the vehicle key into the front of the storage area next to Programming without a key lock cylinder on the driver the center console storage area Recognized Transmitter (Keyless door handle. Then turn the key between the driver and front Access Vehicles Only) counterclockwise, to the unlock...
  • Page 47 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 7. Remove the transmitter from the displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket/insert and START BUTTON TO LEARN, press on the transmitter. then press the ENGINE START/ To program additional STOP button.
  • Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement To replace the battery: 1. Open the center console storage Replace the battery in the area and the storage tray. transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
  • Page 49: Remote Vehicle Start

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The rear defog and heated and The engine will turn off during a cooled seats, if equipped, may also remote vehicle start if: come on. See Heated and Cooled The coolant temperature gets Front Seats on page 3-9 and too high.
  • Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The vehicle's ignition must be 2. Immediately press and hold Warning (Continued) turned on and then back off to use for at least four seconds or until remote start again. the turn signal lamps flash. thrown out of the vehicle in a Canceling a Remote Start crash is increased if the...
  • Page 51: Power Door Locks

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the doors from Power Door Locks Delayed Locking outside the vehicle: When locking the doors with the Press on the Remote Press on the Remote power lock switch and a door or the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 52: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Door Locks Doors The vehicle may have an automatic Liftgate lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Warning Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the Lockout Protection liftgate or trunk/hatch open,...
  • Page 53: Manual Liftgate

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Warning (Continued) of the liftgate glass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear Adjust the climate control wipers are in motion. system to a setting that Use the pull cup to lower and close brings in only outside air and...
  • Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Press the touch pad on the Power Liftgate Operation There are three modes: outside liftgate handle after MAX: The liftgate power opens unlocking all doors. If equipped Warning to the maximum height. with Keyless Access a locked vehicle can be opened if the 3/4: The liftgate power opens to You, or others, could be injured if...
  • Page 55 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows restarts the operation in the reverse while the liftgate automatically Pinch sensors are on the side direction. The touch pad on the closes. See your dealer for service edges of the liftgate. If an object is liftgate handle cannot be used to before using the power liftgate.
  • Page 56 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The liftgate cannot be set below a To operate the hands-free system: minimum programmable height. 1. Under the center of the rear If there is no light flash or sound, bumper, kick your foot up in one then the height adjustment may be swift motion and then pull too low.
  • Page 57: Vehicle Security

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps obstruction, then open and close the Vehicle Security door on the same side to complete This vehicle has theft-deterrent the motion of the assist steps. If the features; however, they do not make obstruction is not cleared, the assist the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 58 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Start the vehicle. Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without armed. first unlocking with the RKE To avoid setting off the alarm by transmitter, the horn will chirp and accident: Arming the Alarm System the lights will flash to indicate Lock the vehicle after all...
  • Page 59: Immobilizer Operation

    2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Make sure there are no Intrusion Sensor and With the vehicle off, press obstructions blocking the Inclination Sensor the front overhead console to turn sensors in the front overhead off the feature. In addition to the standard console.
  • Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 The vehicle is automatically the vehicle needs service. If the Immobilizer Operation immobilized when the vehicle is vehicle does start, the first key may (Keyless Access) turned off. be faulty. See your dealer. This vehicle has a passive The system is automatically It is possible for the immobilizer theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 61: Exterior Mirrors

    2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more passenger seats. See Starting the Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an Vehicle with a Low Transmitter immobilizer control unit in the under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors vehicle. Only a correctly matched System Operation (Keyless Access) transmitter will start the vehicle.
  • Page 62: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Power Mirrors 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that Folding Mirrors the side of the vehicle and the Power Folding area behind are seen. 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. The indicator light goes off.
  • Page 63: Blind Spot Mirrors

    2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot folded/unfolded. Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: The mirrors will not stay in the (Rear Window Defogger): unfolded position. Press to heat the mirrors. The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.
  • Page 64: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors 1. When the approaching vehicle is mirror for a vehicle in the blind a long distance away, the image zone. Then, glance over your in the main mirror is small and Interior Rearview Mirrors shoulder to double check before near the inboard edge of the...
  • Page 65: Windows

    2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Child-View Mirror Windows Rearview Mirror Warning If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless from behind. The dimming feature adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, comes on when the vehicle is especially with the windows started.
  • Page 66: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows that have the performance. This may result in a express-down feature allow the pulsing sound when either rear windows to be lowered without window is down and the front holding the switch.
  • Page 67 2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows window will need to be window returns to normal operation In this mode, the window can still reprogrammed for the express-up once the obstacle or condition is close on an object in its path. Use feature to work.
  • Page 68: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-33 Sun Visors Roof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
  • Page 69 2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
  • Page 70: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-22 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-42 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-27 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 71: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
  • Page 72: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
  • Page 73: Center Seat

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. 2.
  • Page 74: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the If equipped, move the lever up or Warning (Continued) control up to increase upper down repeatedly to increase or lumbar support and decrease decrease lumbar support. The lap belt could go up over lower lumbar support.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The seatback will automatically fold forward. Warning 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, If either seatback is not locked, it then release the lever to lock the...
  • Page 76: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside to manually recall the previously mirrors, power tilt and stored memory positions.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints button. If the memory position is still See Vehicle Personalization on Easy Exit Recall not recalling, see your dealer for page 5-47. If programmed on in the vehicle service. To stop recall movement, press one personalization menu, the easy exit feature automatically moves the of the memory, power mirror, Automatically Recalling Memory...
  • Page 78: Heated And Cooled Front

    Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver Heated and Cooled Front seat, power tilt and telescoping Seats steering column, and/or adjustable pedals (if equipped) while recalling If equipped, the vehicle may have the exit position, the recall may heated or heated and cooled seats.
  • Page 79: Rear Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints The indicator light on the button The heated or cooled seat indicator Rear Seats comes on when this feature is on. lights do not turn on during a remote start. Press the button once for the Heated Rear Seats highest setting.
  • Page 80: Second Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 If equipped, the buttons are on the Second Row Seats To return the seatback to the upright rear of the center console. position: Reclining Seatbacks Press to heat the left Warning To recline the seatback: outboard or right outboard seat cushion.
  • Page 81 3-12 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard Caution (Continued) side of the seat, to release the Feature seatback. belts and return them to their Warning normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the Folding and Tumbling the Seat...
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
  • Page 83 3-14 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Caution when the vehicle is in motion. Folding a rear seat with the safety People in the vehicle could be belts still fastened may cause injured in a sudden stop or crash. damage to the seat or the safety Be sure to return the seat to the belts.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Folding and Tumbling the Seat 2. Press the button (1) on the side from the Cargo Area trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback. The left button folds the left seatback, and the right button folds the right seatback.
  • Page 85: Third Row Seats

    3-16 Seats and Restraints To return the seat to the sitting Caution (Continued) position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until both belts and return them to their sides of the seat are latched to normal stowed position before the floor.
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-17 1. Second Row Power Seat 5. Pull up on the lever on the back 4. Disconnect the rear safety belt Buttons of the seat to release the mini-latch, using a key in the slot seatback. on the mini-buckle, and let the 2.
  • Page 87 3-18 Seats and Restraints The switches (1) can be used to fold To return the seatback to the upright Warning or fold and tumble the second row position: seats from the cargo area. See A safety belt that is improperly Second Row Seats on page 3-11.
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Automatic Operation 2. Press and hold the switch (2) on 3. Reconnect the center safety belt the side trim of the cargo area to mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do raise the seatback. not let it twist. The left switch raises the left 4.
  • Page 89: Safety Belts

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
  • Page 90: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 91: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the center front passenger position, forces.
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-23 If the shoulder portion of a For front seating positions, if the 3. Push the latch plate into the passenger belt is pulled out all webbing locks in the latch plate buckle until it clicks. If you find the way, the child restraint before it reaches the buckle, tilt that the latch plate will not go...
  • Page 93: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Push down on the release button to Pretensioners work only once. If the To install a comfort guide to the move the height adjuster to the pretensioners activate in a crash, safety belt: desired position. the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety Move the adjuster up by pushing up belt system will need to be replaced.
  • Page 95 3-26 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
  • Page 96: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 To remove and store the comfort Lap Belt guide, squeeze the belt edges This part is only for the lap belt. To together so that the safety belt can learn how to wear a lap-shoulder be removed from the guide. Slide belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on the guide onto its storage clip, or for page 3-22.
  • Page 97: Safety Belt Extender

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the If you find that the latch plate will Safety System Check same way as the lap part of a not go fully into the buckle, see if Now and then, check that the safety lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 98: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 Safety Belt Care New parts and repairs may be Warning (Continued) necessary even if the safety belt Keep belts clean and dry. system was not being used at the crash. To help make sure the time of the crash. safety belt systems are working Warning Have the safety belt pretensioners...
  • Page 99: Airbag System

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce airbag: the risk of injury from the force of an The vehicle has the following inflating bag, all airbags must inflate A front center airbag for the airbags: very quickly to do their job.
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning safety belts. Everyone in the should sit as far back as possible Children who are up against, vehicle should wear a safety belt while still maintaining control of or very close to, any airbag when properly, whether or not there is the vehicle.
  • Page 101: Where Are The Airbags

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the side instrument panel. driver seatback. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
  • Page 103: When Should An Airbag

    3-34 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag, if equipped, direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate in moderate to Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact, This vehicle is equipped with...
  • Page 104: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate during a rollover or in a types of collisions, primarily Restrain? severe frontal impact. Roof-rail because the occupant's motion is airbags are not designed to inflate in not toward those airbags.
  • Page 105 3-36 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag system, brake and steering be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
  • Page 106: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 crash. A new system will include certain conditions. No other airbag airbag modules and possibly is affected by the passenger other parts. The service manual sensing system. for the vehicle covers the need The passenger sensing system to replace other parts.
  • Page 107 3-38 Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag system has turned off the front or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-39 For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a 4. Reinstall the child restraint children in child restraints, and for following the directions provided Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger by the child restraint The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn manufacturer and refer to...
  • Page 109 3-40 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 110: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger Stowing of articles under the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an passenger seat or between the massagers can affect how well the adult-sized occupant, the airbag...
  • Page 111: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-42 Seats and Restraints belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper Warning module, steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger panel, any airbag module, ceiling or airbag(s) or prevent the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the pillar garnish trim, overhead sensing system from properly vehicle is turned off and the...
  • Page 112: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
  • Page 113: Child Restraints

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Warning (Continued) Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-22. belt. The belt force would then be According to accident statistics, applied right on the abdomen. children are safer when properly That could cause serious or fatal restrained in a rear seating position.
  • Page 115: Infants And Young

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning Children the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-47 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as For most basic types of child far back as it will go.
  • Page 117: Child Restraint Systems

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 118 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 119: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
  • Page 120 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Depending on where you place the Warning (Continued) Caution child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able front passenger airbag inflates A child in a child restraint in the to access adjacent safety belt and the passenger seat is in a center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
  • Page 121: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
  • Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 123 3-54 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats (if equipped), the top tether anchor symbol is on the Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat...
  • Page 124 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Second Row Seat Bucket Second Row Seat 60/40 Third Row Seat For models with bucket second row For models with 60/40 second row For models with a third row seat, the seating, the top tether anchors are seating, the top tether anchors are top tether anchors are on the back at the bottom rear of the seat...
  • Page 125: System

    3-56 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when following the instructions that...
  • Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-57 This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on Caution installation of child restraints easier. the seat. When using lower anchors, do not 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 127 3-58 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using the top tether according to does not have a head your child restraint restraint and you are using instructions and the a single tether, route the following instructions: tether over the seatback.
  • Page 128 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Third Row Seats on page 3-16 for additional information. If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route If the position you are using the tether around the head...
  • Page 129: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-60 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Warning Parts After a Crash With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, Warning there is a greater chance that A crash can damage the LATCH occupants will suffer a neck/ system in the vehicle.
  • Page 130: Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-61 Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH sure to follow the instructions that system, see Lower Anchors and came with the child restraint. Secure (Center Front Seat) Tethers for Children (LATCH the child in the child restraint when System) on page 3-52 for how and and as the instructions say.
  • Page 131 3-62 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way the lap and shoulder portions of buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the the vehicle's safety belt through lock.
  • Page 132: (Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-63 6. If the child restraint has a top seating position is used. See Head tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and manufacturer s instructions Reinstallation under Lower Anchors regarding the use of the top and Tethers for Children (LATCH tether.
  • Page 133 3-64 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to system, see Lower Anchors and the rear-facing child is so great if the Tethers for Children (LATCH will not deploy under some airbag deploys.
  • Page 134 Seats and Restraints 3-65 You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of this position. Follow the instructions the vehicle's safety belt through that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 135 3-66 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 136: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See USB Port on page 7-15. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Press and hold again to close.
  • Page 137: Center Console Storage

    Storage Sunglasses Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the cupholders. Rear Storage If equipped, sunglasses storage is Pull the handle and lift the lid to on the overhead console.
  • Page 138: Additional Storage Features

    Storage On the rear of the console, there is Additional Storage 2. Let the cover move forward to a High Voltage Power Outlet the full retracted position. Features (HVPO), auxiliary jacks and an open To remove the cover from a regular storage area.
  • Page 139: Roof Rack System

    Storage 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to Roof Rack System Caution make sure it is secure. On extended wheelbase models Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning there are two cover positions. that weighs more than 100 kg The slots furthest forward allow If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or...
  • Page 140 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-15. A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear window glass. Make sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle do not block or damage the CHMSL.
  • Page 141 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 142 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-28 Gauge ..... . 5-17 Lamps On Reminder .
  • Page 143: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-43 Controls Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel Security Messages ..5-43 Steering System Steering Wheel Messages ....5-43 Adjustment Tire Messages .
  • Page 144: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Steering Wheel Controls ® (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar Wheel ® or a Bluetooth system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1, Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) on page 7-26, or Bluetooth...
  • Page 145: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The windshield wipers are controlled The favorite and volume switches by turning the band with are on the back of the steering FRONT on it.
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rainsense Move the band out of the blades before using them. If frozen position to deactivate Rainsense. With Rainsense, a sensor near the to the windshield, carefully loosen or top center of the windshield detects thaw them.
  • Page 147: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold Washer the button. Warning The rear window wiper/washer will In freezing weather, do not use not operate if the liftgate or liftglass the washer until the windshield is is open or ajar.
  • Page 148: Clock

    Instruments and Controls GPS signal. The compass system If auto timing is set, the time 2. Press Set Time and press will automatically determine when a displayed on the clock may not to increase or decrease GPS signal is restored and provide update immediately when driving hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
  • Page 149: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 2. Press Clock Display and press Vehicles with Bench Seats could cause interference OFF or ON to turn the clock between the key fob and the One on the center stack below display off or on. vehicle, and the vehicle may not the climate control system.
  • Page 150 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns Caution Caution on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from ON/RUN, equipment requiring less plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause than 150 watts is plugged into the of time while the ignition is in...
  • Page 151: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there the following, and may not work could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and properly if they are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
  • Page 152: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 153 5-12 Instruments and Controls Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 154: Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster)

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) calls, scroll through contacts, select selected Driver Information from the favorites, or change the There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be phone source. If there is an active in the center of the instrument viewed.
  • Page 155: Speedometer

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Info Pages: Press while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since be displayed in the Info app.
  • Page 156: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to fill up than the gauge gauge indicates about how much indicated. For example, the fuel is left in the tank. gauge may have indicated the There is an arrow near the fuel tank was half full, but it actually...
  • Page 157: Engine Oil Pressure

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Gauge Messages on page 5-38 and Engine Oil on page 10-6. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine.
  • Page 158: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Temperature Gauge English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine When the ignition is on, this gauge Metric coolant. indicates the battery voltage. While driving under normal When the engine is running, this operating conditions, if the needle gauge shows the condition of the moves into the red warning area,...
  • Page 159: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-18 Instruments and Controls voltmeter gauge may also read Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or lower when in fuel economy mode. operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the This is normal. problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving.
  • Page 160: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-30. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
  • Page 161: Charging System Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front If the airbag readiness light ever outboard passenger frontal airbag is comes on and stays on, it means allowed to inflate.
  • Page 162: Malfunction

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 a check to show the light is working. Malfunction II system has detected a problem It should go out when the engine is and diagnosis and service might be Indicator Lamp started. required. A computer system called OBD II Malfunctions often are indicated by If the light stays on, or comes on (On-Board Diagnostics-Second...
  • Page 163 5-22 Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control The following may correct an Caution system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system and service might be required. malfunction: Modifications made to the engine, To prevent more serious damage to Check that the fuel cap is fully transmission, exhaust, intake, the vehicle:...
  • Page 164: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 If one or more of these conditions happen if the 12-volt battery has occurs, change the fuel brand used. recently been replaced or run It may require at least one full tank down. The diagnostic system is of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
  • Page 165: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light is still on, have the This light comes on briefly when the vehicle towed for service. See engine is started. Towing the Vehicle on page 10-82. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
  • Page 166: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 See Brake System Warning Light on If equipped, the Hill Descent Control the vehicle is leaving its lane page 5-23 and Brake System light comes on steady when the without using the turn signal, this Messages on page 5-35. system is ready for use.
  • Page 167: Traction Off Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
  • Page 168: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) Low Fuel Warning Light and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also StabiliTrak system is actively display. See Tire Messages on working. page 5-44.
  • Page 169: Security Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The security light should come on This light comes on when the briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 170: Cruise Control Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Cruise Control Light Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many This light is white when the Adaptive vehicle systems.
  • Page 171 5-30 Instruments and Controls Hourmeter recent driving history and the See Tire Pressure Monitor System amount of fuel remaining in the fuel on page 10-55 and Tire Pressure Unit tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Monitor Operation on page 10-56. Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Remaining Oil Life...
  • Page 172: (Dic) (Uplevel)

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 when the oil has just been changed. bar graph. Dashes may appear in Driver Information Center It cannot be reset accurately until the TRAILER OUTPUT display if a (DIC) (Uplevel) the next oil change. To reset the trailer is not connected.
  • Page 173 5-32 Instruments and Controls L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the : Press to move between 6. Press while an item is last time this menu item was reset. the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or deselect This number reflects only the cluster.
  • Page 174 Instruments and Controls 5-33 When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the Press to select the distance or the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four reset best value. Use message will appear on the display. tires.
  • Page 175: Vehicle Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Vehicle Messages the timer to zero, press and hold gain setting. This setting can be while this display is active, or press Messages displayed on the DIC adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either and select reset.
  • Page 176: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the displays if there is a problem with VEHICLE brake fluid level is low.
  • Page 177: Compass Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering When this message displays, power Cruise Control Messages with the radar object detection or is no longer available to the trailer camera performance. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET brakes. TO XXX CRUISE SET TO XXX As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays when the...
  • Page 178: Door Ajar Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REAR ACCESS OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE EXITING ENGINE This message will display when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate This message may display if This message displays when the completely. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engine coolant temperature is too engaged holding the vehicle at a hot.
  • Page 179: Engine Oil Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE Engine Power Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays and a chime engine oil becomes hotter than the engine oil needs to be changed.
  • Page 180: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART FUEL LEVEL LOW NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when This message displays and a chime This message displays when the attempting to turn off the vehicle may sound if the fuel level is low.
  • Page 181: Lamp Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages last-second automatic braking This message may also be capability is still provided with the displayed if there is a problem with TURN SIGNAL ON Alert setting, but braking is less the StabiliTrak system. likely to occur. See Active This message displays and a chime FORWARD COLLISION Emergency Braking System on...
  • Page 182 Instruments and Controls 5-41 LANE DEPARTURE WARNING Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM Active Emergency Braking System This message displays when If this message remains on after may not work. Do not use these attempting to activate the Lane continued driving, the vehicle needs systems until the vehicle has been...
  • Page 183: Ride Control System Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System SERVICE SUSPENSION STABILITRAK INITIALIZING SYSTEM Messages This message may come on if the ® StabiliTrak system has not fully If the vehicle has the MagneRide SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM initialized because of road suspension system, this message conditions or the incorrect tire size.
  • Page 184: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 If an engine or vehicle-related STABILITRAK OFF Security Messages problem has been detected and This message displays when the the vehicle needs service. See SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT StabiliTrak system has been turned your dealer. SYSTEM off. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the transfer case is in To limit wheel spin and realize the This message displays when there...
  • Page 185: Tire Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls or appears repeatedly, take the If the warning comes on and stays light will also come on. See Tire vehicle to your dealer for service. on, there may be a problem with the Pressure Light on page 5-27. You See Steering on page 9-4.
  • Page 186 Instruments and Controls 5-45 four-wheel-drive system cools down, GRADE BRAKING OFF SERVICE 4WD the message turns off and the This message displays when grade If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, four-wheel-drive system returns to braking has been disabled with the this message may display if a normal operation.
  • Page 187: Vehicle Reminder

    5-46 Instruments and Controls There is a short in the wiring to TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW the electric trailer brakes. NEUTRAL This message will display if the When this message displays, power vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel If a four-wheel drive shift out of is no longer available to the trailer Drive Low for about 10 minutes...
  • Page 188: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL This message displays when ice DESCENT CONTROL Use the audio system controls to conditions are possible. access the personalization menus This message displays when TRAILER CONNECTED for customizing vehicle features.
  • Page 189 5-48 Instruments and Controls Detailed information for each menu Radio 3. Press BACK on the faceplate follows. or the screen button to return Press to display the Radio menu and the following may display: Time and Date to the previous menu or exit. Manage Favorites Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to Manually set the time and date.
  • Page 190 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Audible Touch Feedback Select On, then press + or Auto Fan Max Speed increase or decrease the volume. This allows Audible Touch This feature will set the maximum Feedback to be turned on or off. auto fan speed. Vehicle Select Off or On.
  • Page 191 5-50 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Alert Type Collision Alert and Automatic Braking capabilities of the Auto When set to on, the front defog will This feature will set crash alerts to Collision Preparation feature. automatically come on when the beeps or seat vibrations.
  • Page 192 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Comfort and Convenience Reverse Tilt Mirror Vehicle Locator Lights When on, the driver and/or This feature will flash the exterior Select the Comfort and passenger mirrors will tilt downward Convenience menu and the lights when on the Remote when the vehicle is shifted to following may display: Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is...
  • Page 193 5-52 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Select All Doors or Driver Door Only. Remote Door Unlock When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the Remote Start Auto Cooled Seats Remote Start Auto Cooled Seats door is open and the key is in the If equipped and turned on, this Remote Start Auto Heat Seats...
  • Page 194 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Passive Door Lock Pair New Device button. Type a new number, then select SAVE or press the SAVE This allows passive locking to be Select to pair a new device. See button. turned on or off and selects Pairing in Infotainment Controls feedback.
  • Page 195 5-54 Instruments and Controls Turn Display Off Guidance Lines Clear All Private Data Theme Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all Assistance Systems for Parking or private information from the vehicle. Select to change the display of the Backing on page 9-59.
  • Page 196: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-55 Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
  • Page 197 5-56 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
  • Page 198: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-57 does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
  • Page 199 5-58 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
  • Page 200 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
  • Page 201: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, When the headlamps are turned on Headlamp High/ the off position will only work when while the vehicle is on, the Low-Beam Changer the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is (Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically...
  • Page 202: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system comes on when Automatic Headlamp the following conditions are met: System This feature lets you use the The ignition is on. high-beam headlamps to signal a When the exterior lamp control is driver in front of you that you want The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough to pass.
  • Page 203: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change the headlamps will turn off or may Signals change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
  • Page 204: Fog Lamps

    Lighting one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps When the fog lamps are turned on, signals to flash until the lever is the parking lamps automatically released. turn on. The lever returns to its starting When the headlamps are changed position whenever it is released.
  • Page 205: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY To change the dome lamp settings, This feature controls the brightness...
  • Page 206: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps come on The vehicle has an illuminated entry when the key is removed from the feature. ignition. The exterior lamps and When a door is opened, the dome interior lamps remain on after the lamps and puddle lamps come on if...
  • Page 207: Battery Load Management

    Lighting Battery Load enough at idle to produce all the that the driver reduce the electrical power that is needed for very high loads as much as possible. See Management electrical loads. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-35. The vehicle has Electric Power A high electrical load occurs when Management (EPM), which...
  • Page 208: Introduction

    Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-19 System Bluetooth (Voice Infotainment Recognition) ....7-21 Bluetooth (Infotainment Base radio information is included in Controls - Base Radio) .
  • Page 209: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's functions when driving. These radio by learning a portion of the functions may gray out when they Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  • Page 210 Infotainment System Radio with CD...
  • Page 211 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. 6. RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. Radio with TONE (Seek) (Favorite Pages)
  • Page 212: Home Page

    Infotainment System AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Home Page (Home Page) Equipped): Press Press to go to the Home Home Page Features to seek to the previous or Page from any point in the next strong station. The infotainment system displays a system.
  • Page 213 Infotainment System NAV (Navigation, If Equipped): 2. Press the MENU knob to select Radio Setup Select the NAV screen icon to it. Do this for each one of the From the RADIO/BAND screen icon, display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn four digits. Select Enter to go to the following may be displayed: Navigation.
  • Page 214 Infotainment System adjust is to select a number from Rear Camera Clear All Private Data: This option 5 25 to show that selection of clears all private information from From the Rear Camera screen favorites. the vehicle. Select Cancel or button, the following may be Confirm.
  • Page 215: Software Updates

    Website Information Playing the Radio Tone Settings: In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com While on the audio main page, Bass, Midrange, and Treble: press the RADIO or MEDIA button Turn the MENU knob and In Canada, see repeatedly through the available highlight.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System position balances the sound Station List: Select to display a list Channel List: Select to display a between the front and rear list of SiriusXM stations. Turn the of AM or FM stations. Press speakers. MENU knob to highlight and press BACK to go to the previous menu.
  • Page 217: Satellite Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Satellite Radio Browsing SiriusXM Channels Equipped): While on the active To browse the SiriusXM channels: ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and Service 1.
  • Page 218: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-11 Channel Not Available: This interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM Satellite Radio previously assigned station is no item from the accessory power Service longer assigned. outlet. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service No XM Signal/Reception May Be provides digital radio reception. Tall Blocked: The vehicle may be in a buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals only reach about 16 to...
  • Page 219: Multi-Band Antenna

    7-12 Infotainment System damaged. If the inside surfaces are Audio Players Caution damaged, they could interfere with radio reception. CD Player Do not apply aftermarket glass If a cellular telephone antenna tinting with metallic film. The The CD player can be used for CD needs to be attached to the glass, metallic film in some tinting and MP3 audio.
  • Page 220: Loading And Ejecting Discs

    Infotainment System 7-13 Press and hold to fast reverse There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, through a track. Release the difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc button to return to playing difficulty in loading and ejecting.
  • Page 221 7-14 Infotainment System There are load or eject errors. CD Menu Error Messages If the CD is not playing correctly for While on the CD main page, press If Disc Error displays and/or the disc any other reason, try a known the MENU knob to display the CD comes out, it could be for one of the good CD.
  • Page 222: Usb Port

    Infotainment System 7-15 Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. USB Port While the USB source is active, use the corresponding faceplate buttons Root Directory Playing from a USB to operate USB function: The root directory is treated as a A USB mass storage device or (Seek Previous/Fast folder.
  • Page 223 7-16 Infotainment System iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, Auto Volume: If equipped, see The music information displays on iPhone 4 Playing an Audio CD. the radio s display and begins playing through the vehicle s audio There may be problems with DSP: If equipped, this feature system.
  • Page 224 Infotainment System 7-17 Tone Settings: Select to adjust 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Albums: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, and press to select a playlist 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See name to view a list of all songs and press to view the albums Tone Settings under AM-FM Radio in the playlist.
  • Page 225: Sd Card Reader

    7-18 Infotainment System 5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight through all of the available audio If an auxiliary device has already and press to select the song source screens, until the SD card been connected, but a different from the list to begin playback. screen is shown.
  • Page 226: Phone

    Infotainment System 7-19 DSP: If equipped, this feature Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. adjusts the pre-defined settings. If possible, program speed dial See DSP in AM-FM Radio on or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) page 7-8. Review the controls and Instructions for using the cell phone EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this operation of the infotainment...
  • Page 227 7-20 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls PHONE: Select to enter the phone Warning (Continued) main menu. See Bluetooth (Voice Use the buttons on the instrument Recognition) on page 7-21 or panel, faceplate, and the steering Taking your eyes off the road too Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 wheel to operate the Bluetooth long or too often could cause a...
  • Page 228: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-21 Audio System Pairing vehicle. The system responds with <Phone name> has been When using the Bluetooth system, Pairing a Phone successfully paired after the sound comes through the vehicle's pairing process is complete. 1. Press . The system responds front audio system speakers and Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 229 7-22 Infotainment System 2. Say Bluetooth. 3. Say Change phone. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name 3. Say Delete. The system asks If another cell phone is tags in the Hands-Free Calling for which phone to delete. found, the response will be Directory and the Destinations <Phone name>...
  • Page 230 Infotainment System 7-23 2. Say Digit Store. 2. Say Delete all name tags. Using the Dial or Call Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers After each digit is entered, the 1. Press . The system responds The list command will list all the system repeats back the digit it Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 231 7-24 Infotainment System 4. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio Call waiting must be supported on Using the Digit Dial Command speakers. the cell phone and enabled by the The digit dial command allows a wireless service carrier.
  • Page 232 Infotainment System 7-25 3. Use the Dial or Call command 2. Say Transfer Call. 3. Say Voice. The system to dial the number of the third responds OK, accessing To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth party to be called. <phone name>. System from a Cell Phone 4.
  • Page 233: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)

    7-26 Infotainment System Clearing the System your cell phone manufacturer's user paired to the system. To connect guide for Bluetooth functions before to a different paired phone, see Unless information is deleted out of pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth Connecting to a Different the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it phone is not connected, calls can...
  • Page 234 Infotainment System 7-27 4. Start the pairing process on the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 2. Turn the MENU knob and press cell phone to be paired to the to select Manage Phones. to select Manage Phones. vehicle. See the cell phone 3.
  • Page 235 7-28 Infotainment System Manage Phones: Turn the MENU The Recent Calls menu allows you To make a call using the Recent knob to highlight Manage Phones to access the phone numbers from Calls menu: and press to select. the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 1.
  • Page 236 Infotainment System 7-29 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Declining a Call Declining a Call Waiting Call to select Keypad. To decline a call, do one of the To decline a call waiting call, do one 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight following: of the following: the first digit and press to select.
  • Page 237: Trademarks And License Agreements

    7-30 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones License Agreements The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is FCC Information used when calling a menu-driven See Radio Frequency Statement on phone system. page 13-12. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, 1.
  • Page 238 Infotainment System 7-31 Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc. channel name. Channel blocking is General Requirements: available for SiriusXM Satellite 1.
  • Page 239 7-32 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 240: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Systems 4. Fan Control Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 5. Defrost Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 6.
  • Page 241 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Press AUTO to return to automatic cool the vehicle faster, recirculation operation. Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in Driver and Passenger warm weather. The system automatically controls Temperature Control: The the fan speed, air delivery, air The recirculation light will not come temperature can be adjusted...
  • Page 242 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the and the air conditioning compressor inside the vehicle. When high automatic operation and the system will run, unless the outside humidity is detected, the climate goes into manual mode. Press temperature is close to freezing. control system may adjust to AUTO to return to automatic outside air supply and turn on the...
  • Page 243 Climate Controls stays on for five minutes. The the rear window defog button is Temperature Control: Press up or defogger also turns off if the ignition pressed. See Heated Mirrors on down to increase or decrease the is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or page 2-28.
  • Page 244: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Sensors system may also supply cooler air to 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) the side of the vehicle facing the 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode sun. The recirculation mode will also Control) be used as needed to maintain cool 4.
  • Page 245 Climate Controls Manual Operation Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, (Fan Control): Turn clockwise Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from the air inlets at or counterclockwise to increase or center and on the side of the the base of the windshield that decrease the fan speed.
  • Page 246: Maintenance

    Climate Controls Maintenance 1. Open the glove box completely. 2. Disconnect the glove box door Passenger Compartment dampener string from the glove box door assembly. A pen or Air Filter pencil may be inserted through the end of the dampener string The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside to prevent the string from...
  • Page 247 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
  • Page 248: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-24 Ride Control Systems Engine Heater ....9-26 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Retained Accessory...
  • Page 249: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-70 distractions.
  • Page 250: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 251: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power There are some situations when normally but do not pump the assist may be reduced.
  • Page 252: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating One of the best ways for successful To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) off-road driving is to control the needed, it may be necessary to speed. remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area air dam.
  • Page 254 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the Environmental Concerns Warning day to make the vehicle more Always use established trails, visible. roads, and areas that have been Many hills are simply too steep set aside for public off-road for any vehicle. Driving up hills Warning recreational driving and obey all can cause the vehicle to stall.
  • Page 255 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle Warning Warning around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
  • Page 256 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the affects steering, accelerating, and across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.
  • Page 257: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water vehicle can stall. When going Driving on Wet Roads through water, the brakes get wet Rain and wet roads can reduce and it may take longer to stop. See Warning vehicle traction and affect your Driving on Wet Roads later in this ability to stop and accelerate.
  • Page 258: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Warning (Continued) Warning Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle Using the brakes to slow the Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown. Do not vehicle on a long downhill slope reservoir filled.
  • Page 259: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the clear. Avoid sudden steering swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so maneuvers and braking while center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost.
  • Page 260: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument under the vehicle.
  • Page 261 9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Warning the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it or others could be injured.
  • Page 262: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits (B-pillar). With the driver door Warning (Continued) open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can post (striker).
  • Page 263 9-16 Driving and Operating the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs.
  • Page 264 Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) (1,000 lbs) 2.
  • Page 265 9-18 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight The label will help you decide Warning of the vehicle, all occupants, how much cargo and installed fuel, and cargo. equipment your truck can carry. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also Using heavier suspension...
  • Page 266: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-19 There is also important loading Starting and Warning information for off-road driving in Operating this manual. See Loading Your Things you put inside the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure New Vehicle Break-In under Off-Road Driving on people in a sudden stop or page 9-5.
  • Page 267: Adjustable Throttle And Brake

    9-20 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press Caution (Continued) made when the vehicle is in the brake pedal to confirm the R (Reverse) or while using cruise adjustment is right for you. While broken in.
  • Page 268 Driving and Operating 9-21 To shift out of P (Park), the ignition Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9-42. ACCESSORY and the regular brake loss of power assist in the brake pedal must be applied.
  • Page 269: Ignition Positions

    9-22 Driving and Operating 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This 4 (START): This is the position that The vehicle has an electronic position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine keyless ignition with pushbutton and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key.
  • Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-23 Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ Do not turn the engine off when the If the vehicle must be shut off in an OFF (No Indicator Lights): When vehicle is moving. This will cause a emergency: the vehicle is stopped, press the loss of power assist in the brake 1.
  • Page 271: Starting The Engine

    9-24 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Warning ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
  • Page 272 Driving and Operating 9-25 Driver Information Center (DIC), allow the cranking motor to cool Caution hold the ignition switch in the down. When the engine starts, START position to continue let go of the key and accelerator. If you add electrical parts or engine cranking.
  • Page 273: Engine Heater

    9-26 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless starts briefly but then stops Caution again, do the same thing. This Access) clears the extra gasoline from 1. With the Keyless Access Cranking the engine for long the engine. Do not race the system, the RKE transmitter periods of time, by returning the engine immediately after starting...
  • Page 274: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-27 To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be These features work when the key sure to unplug and store the is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Heater cord as it was before to keep it ACCESSORY.
  • Page 275 9-28 Driving and Operating 5. Remove the key and take it with Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your with a N (Neutral) position, and And, if you leave the vehicle with hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
  • Page 276: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Ease the pressure on the shift do not shift the transmission into electronic shift lock release system.
  • Page 277: Active Fuel Management

    9-30 Driving and Operating ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Vehicles with V8 engines may have There are holes or openings Active Fuel Management. This Warning in the vehicle body from system allows the engine to operate damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders, modifications that are not...
  • Page 278: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the Vehicle Automatic increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under While Parked Transmission Shifting Into Park on page 9-27. It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic engine running.
  • Page 279 9-32 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-33 Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.
  • Page 281: Manual Mode

    9-34 Driving and Operating when driving on downhill grades by Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from using the engine and transmission D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a Range Selection Mode to slow the vehicle. The first time number displays next to the M, the system engages for each indicating the current transmission...
  • Page 282: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Tow/Haul Mode Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode Range Selection Mode is active. Low Traction Mode assists in See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-35.
  • Page 283: Drive Systems

    9-36 Driving and Operating The selector button is on the end of On vehicles with a gasoline engine, Drive Systems the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul to disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the Grade Braking within the current Four-Wheel Drive button.
  • Page 284 Driving and Operating 9-37 ignition is turned on and one will Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning stay on. If the lights display ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See momentarily when the ignition is in Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting the transfer case to ON/RUN, but none stay on, the Control on page 9-44.
  • Page 285 9-38 Driving and Operating 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use Shifting Into 2 for driving on most streets and this position when extra traction is Turn the knob to 2 at any speed, highways. The front axle is not needed, such as when driving on except when shifting from 4 .
  • Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-39 ON/RUN. It is best for the Shifting Into N (Neutral) Caution vehicle to be moving To shift: 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Shifting the transmission into gear 1. Park the vehicle on a level before the requested mode 2.
  • Page 287 9-40 Driving and Operating 7. With the engine running, verify 4. Turn the transfer case knob to Indicator lights display which setting that the transfer case is in the desired setting. the transfer case is in. N (Neutral) is N (Neutral) by shifting the indicated on the face of the knob.
  • Page 288: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-41 The settings are: Brakes 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use this position when extra traction is 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use needed, such as when driving on Antilock Brake for driving on most streets and snowy or icy roads, when highways.
  • Page 289: Parking Brake

    9-42 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
  • Page 290: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is Vehicles with StabiliTrak have an Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in HSA feature, which may be useful can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a and cause premature wear or...
  • Page 291: Ride Control Systems

    9-44 Driving and Operating R (Reverse). There may be Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak activates when the situations on minor hills (less than vehicle senses a difference between 5% grade) with a loaded vehicle or the intended path and the direction Traction Control/ while pulling a trailer where HSA will the vehicle is actually traveling.
  • Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-45 It is recommended to leave both The indicator light for both systems Drive the vehicle. If comes on systems on for normal driving is in the instrument cluster. This and stays on, the vehicle may need conditions, but it may be necessary light will: more time to diagnose the problem.
  • Page 293: Hill Descent

    9-46 Driving and Operating To turn off only TCS, press and To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on Hill Descent release the button. The traction again, press and release the Control (HDC) off light displays in the instrument button. The traction off light If equipped, HDC can be used when cluster.
  • Page 294: Magnetic Ride Control

    Driving and Operating 9-47 HDC light indicates that the system Magnetic Ride Control Locking Rear Axle is actively applying the brakes to This vehicle may have a semi-active Vehicles with a locking rear axle can maintain vehicle speed. damping system called give more traction on snow, mud, When HDC is set, that is the initial ®...
  • Page 295: Cruise Control

    9-48 Driving and Operating turned to ON/RUN and will Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic automatically adjust vehicle height 6-speed automatic transmission. thereafter. The system may exhaust See Tow/Haul Mode Grade Warning (lower vehicle height) for up to Braking under Tow/Haul Mode on 10 minutes after the ignition key has page 9-35 for an explanation of how Cruise control can be dangerous...
  • Page 296 Driving and Operating 9-49 The cruise control indicator on the (Cancel): Press to disengage instrument cluster turns green after cruise control without erasing the cruise control has been set to the set speed from memory. desired speed. See Instrument Setting Cruise Control Cluster on page 5-11.
  • Page 297 9-50 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be downhill, Cruise Grade Braking small increments, briefly press displayed in either English or metric helps maintain the driver selected +RES. For each press, the units. See Instrument Cluster on speed.
  • Page 298: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-51 Ending Cruise Control direction. If no vehicle is detected in Warning your path, ACC works like regular There are four ways to end cruise cruise control. ACC uses a radar control: ACC has limited braking ability sensor.
  • Page 299 9-52 Driving and Operating (Cancel): Press to disengage Warning ACC without erasing the selected set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect or brake for children, (Follow Distance Gap): Press to select a following gap time (or pedestrians, animals, or other distance) setting for ACC of Far, objects.
  • Page 300 Driving and Operating 9-53 Press and hold +RES until the 3. Press and release the SET Resuming a Set Speed desired set speed appears on control on the steering wheel. If the ACC is set at a desired speed the display, then release it. 4.
  • Page 301 9-54 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Selecting the Follow Distance Gap range of selectable gaps may not be Set Speed appropriate for all drivers and When a slower moving vehicle is driving conditions. If ACC is already activated, do one detected ahead within the selected of the following: following gap, ACC will adjust the...
  • Page 302 Driving and Operating 9-55 times. See Collision/Detection speed increases or decreases to Warning (Continued) Systems under Vehicle follow the vehicle in front of you, but Personalization on page 5-47. will not exceed the set speed. It may when using ACC. Your complete apply limited braking, if necessary.
  • Page 303 9-56 Driving and Operating A message will appear on the DIC Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) indicating that cruise is disengaging. Warning The ACC active symbol will not be attention in curves and be ready displayed when ACC is no longer to use the brakes if necessary.
  • Page 304 Driving and Operating 9-57 Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer.
  • Page 305: Driver Assistance Systems

    9-58 Driving and Operating Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The radar sensor on the front of the Systems vehicle can become blocked by Under many conditions, these snow, ice, dirt, or mud. This area This vehicle may have features that systems will not: needs to be cleaned for ACC to work together to help avoid crashes...
  • Page 306: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Driving and Operating 9-59 Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Some driver assistance features image of the area behind the vehicle alert the driver of obstacles by traffic.
  • Page 307 9-60 Driving and Operating coming from the left or right. This Warning system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or The parking assist system does right side of the vehicle. When an not detect children, pedestrians, object is detected, either three bicyclists, animals, or objects beeps sound from the left or right or...
  • Page 308 Driving and Operating 9-61 Safety Alert Seat will pulse five select On in the vehicle times. Beeps for FPA are higher personalization menu. The On with pitched than for RPA. Towbar setting allows for the parking assist to work properly with Turning the Features On or Off a small item attached to the trailer hitch.
  • Page 309: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    9-62 Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the FCA can be disabled with the FCA vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control steering wheel control, or if your Driving (ACC), it can detect vehicles to vehicle is equipped with Adaptive distances of approximately 110 m Cruise Control (ACC), through If equipped, when driving the...
  • Page 310 Driving and Operating 9-63 When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing Warning another detected vehicle too rapidly, The Collision Alert control is on the the red FCA display will flash on the FCA does not provide a warning steering wheel. Press windshield.
  • Page 311: Active Emergency Braking

    9-64 Driving and Operating Unnecessary Alerts Active Emergency Warning Braking System FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles ACP is an emergency crash If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise in other lanes, objects that are not preparation feature and is not Control (ACC) it also has the Active vehicles, or shadows.
  • Page 312: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating 9-65 will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm Warning (Continued) Warning press of the accelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking. Complete attention is always Using the Automatic Collision required while driving, and you Preparation System while towing Warning should be ready to take action a trailer could cause you to lose...
  • Page 313: Lane Change Alert

    9-66 Driving and Operating Change Alert system, please read LCA Detection Zones Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert The LCA sensor covers a zone of section before using this feature. approximately one lane over from injury, death, or vehicle damage. both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m Before making a lane change, Lane Change Alert...
  • Page 314 Driving and Operating 9-67 LCA can be disabled through or object extending out to either side vehicle personalization. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may Collision/Detection Systems under also interfere with the detection of Vehicle Personalization on vehicles. This is normal system page 5-47.
  • Page 315: Lane Departure

    9-68 Driving and Operating If the LCA displays do not light up sensor to detect the lane markings. Warning (Continued) when vehicles are in the side blind It only operates at speeds of zone or rapidly approaching this 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. Detect lane markings under zone and the system is clean, the When the vehicle crosses a...
  • Page 316 Driving and Operating 9-69 How the System Works flash. In addition, three beeps will Lane markings may not be detected be sounded from the left or right on curves, highway exit ramps, The LDW camera sensor is on the side, or the Safety Alert Seat will or hills;...
  • Page 317: Fuel

    9-70 Driving and Operating LDW warnings may occur due to tar Fuel If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, marks, shadows, cracks in the road, E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the Use of the recommended fuel is an or other road imperfections.
  • Page 318: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-71 Prohibited Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use diagnosis. If it is determined that the gasolines and/or fuel additives with condition is caused by the type of Gasolines containing oxygenates MMT as they can reduce spark plug fuel used, repairs may not be such as ethers and ethanol, as well life and affect emission control...
  • Page 319: E85 Or Flexfuel

    9-72 Driving and Operating If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is have E85 should have a label Caution not available, one bottle of Fuel indicating the FlexFuel ethanol System Treatment PLUS added to content. Do not use the fuel if the Do not use fuel containing the fuel tank at every engine oil ethanol content is greater than 85%.
  • Page 320 Driving and Operating 9-73 and state that E85 or gasoline can Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) be used. See E85 or FlexFuel on top off or overfill the tank and wait a page 9-72. few seconds after you have finished Keep sparks, flames, and pumping before removing the smoking materials away...
  • Page 321: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-74 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a fire starts while you are opening until filling is refueling, do not remove the Warning complete. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Fill the container no more...
  • Page 322: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-75 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
  • Page 323 9-76 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns vehicle itself.
  • Page 324 Driving and Operating 9-77 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in the transmission to a lower gear if place, release the regular brakes the transmission shifts too often until the chocks absorb the load. Warning under heavy loads and/or hilly 4.
  • Page 325: Trailer Towing

    9-78 Driving and Operating Maintenance when Trailer Warning Caution Towing The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in Maintenance Schedule on equipment is not used or the costly repairs not covered by the...
  • Page 326 Driving and Operating 9-79 The following information has many Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver and all required important for your safety and that of trailering equipment.
  • Page 327 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 856kg (8,500 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08...
  • Page 328 Driving and Operating 9-81 Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (1) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the...
  • Page 329 9-82 Driving and Operating to exceed the GVWR limit for the Maximum Tongue vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight vehicle and trailer fully loaded for 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 330: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-83 Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it Adjustment Hitches becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains The correct hitch equipment helps may be provided by the hitch maintain combination control.
  • Page 331 9-84 Driving and Operating Since the vehicle is equipped with This will boost the vehicle system Tow/Haul Mode StabiliTrak, the trailer brakes cannot voltage and properly charge the tap into the vehicle's hydraulic battery. If the trailer is too light for system.
  • Page 332: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System

    Driving and Operating 9-85 Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an large or heavy load.
  • Page 333 9-86 Driving and Operating all of these systems are fully Trailer Brake Control Panel Page on the DIC to adjust and operational to ensure full display power output to the trailer functionality of the ITBC system. brakes. The ITBC system is powered Trailer Brake DIC Display Page through the vehicle's electrical The ITBC system displays...
  • Page 334 Driving and Operating 9-87 A trailer with electric brakes has TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be The trailer's and the vehicle's brake become disconnected (a adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either lamps will come on when either CHECK TRAILER WIRING a trailer connected or disconnected.
  • Page 335 9-88 Driving and Operating Use the following to adjust Trailer 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This Gain for each towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will display if: or road surface conditions 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer The ITBC system first change or if trailer wheel lock-up attached on a level road surface...
  • Page 336: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-89 There is an electrical fault in the SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE Contact your trailer dealer for wiring to the trailer brakes. This SYSTEM: This message will display assistance with trailer repairs and message will continue as long when there is a problem with the trailer warranty information.
  • Page 337: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-90 Driving and Operating If TSC is enabled, the Traction Conversions and Warning (Continued) Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Add-Ons warning light will flash on the vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing instrument cluster. Vehicle speed Equipment on page 9-83 for must be reduced. If trailer sway Add-On Electrical trailer ratings and hitch setup continues, StabiliTrak can reduce...
  • Page 338: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....10-22 Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . 10-32 Battery ..... 10-24 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Four-Wheel Drive .
  • Page 339: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Towing the Vehicle General Information Definitions ....10-51 Towing the Vehicle ..10-82 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure .
  • Page 340: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 341: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release. To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the The handle is under the front Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on edge of the hood near the page 3-41.
  • Page 342 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 343: Engine Oil

    10-6 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 10. Windshield Washer Fluid appropriate time. See Engine Oil Starting on page 10-79. Reservoir. See Adding Washer Life System on page 10-9. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
  • Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-7 Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running have an oil level above the recently, turn off the engine and operating range, i.e., the engine allow several minutes for the oil has so much oil that the oil level to drain back into the oil pan.
  • Page 345 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add anything to the oil. The specification and viscosity grade. recommended oils with the dexos See Recommended Fluids and specification and displaying the Lubricants on page 11-12.
  • Page 346: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Used oil can be a threat to the OIL SOON message comes on to since the last oil change. environment. If you change your indicate that an oil change is Remember to reset the oil life own oil, be sure to drain all the oil necessary.
  • Page 347: Automatic Transmission

    10-10 Vehicle Care The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission Caution as follows: Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Use of the incorrect automatic When to Check and Change the engine off. transmission fluid may damage Automatic Transmission Fluid the vehicle, and the damage may 2.
  • Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Check Automatic pausing for about three seconds Cold Check Procedure in each range. Then, move the Transmission Fluid Use this procedure only as a shift lever back to P (Park). reference to determine if the Caution 4.
  • Page 349 10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out 6. Perform a hot check at the first the dipstick and wipe it with a opportunity after the clean rag or paper towel. transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 3.
  • Page 350: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously. Consistency (repeatable remove the engine air cleaner/filter readings) is important to maintaining from the vehicle by following proper fluid level.
  • Page 351 10-14 Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ 3. Disconnect the electrical Warning Filter connector (2) and the connector harness from the cover. Operating the engine with the air 4. Remove the four screws (1) on cleaner/filter off can cause you or top of the cover of the housing others to be burned.
  • Page 352: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning Caution The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan can Using coolant other than engine to maintain the correct ® start even when the engine is not DEX-COOL can cause working temperature. running.
  • Page 353 10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. engine cooling parts. The repairs This mixture: Adding only plain water or some would not be covered by the...
  • Page 354 Vehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant Caution The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the This vehicle has a specific passenger side of the vehicle. See coolant fill procedure. Failure to Engine Compartment Overview on follow this procedure could cause page 10-5.
  • Page 355: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the If the pressure cap is not tightly engine coolant temperature installed, coolant loss and gauge indicates approximately possible engine damage may 90°C (195°F).
  • Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-19 In addition, there are ENGINE If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS Warning ENGINE or the ENGINE REDUCED messages in the Driver...
  • Page 357: Engine Fan

    10-20 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the heater on to the highest as normal idle speed for at least fans will change to low speed when temperature and to the highest five minutes while the vehicle is additional cooling is no longer fan speed.
  • Page 358: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 displays, washer fluid will need to Caution (Continued) Warning be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will parts of the washer system.
  • Page 359: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly.
  • Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-23 Always clean the brake fluid Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it helps keep dirt from entering the can spill on the engine and burn, reservoir.
  • Page 361: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the Caution (Continued) Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and charger. someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead kind of fluid.
  • Page 362: Front Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-25 How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 363: Rear Axle

    10-26 Vehicle Care What to Use out along the axle tubes and has The proper level is 1.0 mm to not drained back to the sump area. 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken the bottom of the fill hole, located on Lubricants on page 11-12 to...
  • Page 364: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Federal law prohibits the following Engine: Starter Switch Check acts or the causing thereof: Removal or rendering engine speed 1. The removal or rendering governor, if the vehicle has one, Warning inoperative so as to allow engine inoperative by any person, other speed to exceed manufacturer When you are doing this...
  • Page 365: Function Check

    10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 366: Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) warranty. Do not allow the wiper mechanism's holding ability: blade arm to touch the With the engine running, shift to windshield. P (Park). Then release the 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper parking brake followed by the blade replacement.
  • Page 367: Glass Replacement

    10-30 Vehicle Care 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on blade assembly (3).
  • Page 368: High Intensity Discharge

    Vehicle Care 10-31 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps Headlamp (HID) Lighting 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4 Warning 2. Remove the headlamp bulb assembly cover by turning it The high intensity discharge counterclockwise. lighting system operates at a very 3.
  • Page 369: Fog Lamps

    10-32 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket bulb socket. 5. Replace it with a new bulb. 3.
  • Page 370: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 2. Remove the taillamp closeout 3. Remove the two screws from the cover from the lamp assembly taillamp assembly. by pulling rearward from the top 4. Pull the taillamp assembly and bottom at the same time to straight back to remove.
  • Page 371: License Plate Lamp

    10-34 Vehicle Care 7. Press a new bulb into the License Plate Lamp socket, insert it into the taillamp assembly, and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 9. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place.
  • Page 372: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care 10-35 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb straight into the bulb socket and Number turn the bulb socket clockwise to Electrical System Low-Beam H11 LL install it into the lamp assembly. Overload Headlamp (Base) 6.
  • Page 373: Fuses

    10-36 Vehicle Care headlamp wiring checked right away Look at the silver-colored band if the lamps go on and off or inside the fuse. If the band is broken remain off. or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new Windshield Wipers one of the identical size and rating.
  • Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-37...
  • Page 375 10-38 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Real Time Right Parking Electric Running Boards Dampening Lamps Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power Left Parking Lamps System Pump Module Upfitter 3 Interior BEC LT1 Spare/Battery Automatic Level Regulated Voltage MBS Passenger Control Run/Crank Control Suspension...
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-39 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Throttle Control Starter Engine Control Module Ignition Engine Control Aero Shutter Miscellaneous Module Relay Police Upfitter Ignition Spare Horn Starter Relay Transmission Fog Lamps Front Windshield Ignition High-Beam Washer RC Upfitter 1 and 2 Headlamps Rear Window VBAT Upfitter...
  • Page 377: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    10-40 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-41 The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Steering Wheel Heater, Ventilation features shown. Controls Backlighting and Air Conditioning Number Usage Ignition/Heater, Not Used Not Used Ventilation and Air Not Used Conditioning Auxiliary Not Used...
  • Page 379 10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block (Right) Right Heated/ SEO/Automatic Level Control Cooled Seat Park Enable Electric Left Heated/ Adjustable Pedal (if Cooled Seat equipped) Not Used Not Used Not Used Miscellaneous R/C Accessory Power Heated Steering Outlet 2 Wheel...
  • Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used Glove Box Not Used Not Used Not Used Steering Wheel...
  • Page 381 10-44 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Body Control Not Used Module 6 Not Used Not Used Body Control Not Used Not Used Module 7 Not Used Not Used Amplifier Body Control Not Used Right Front Seat Module 4 Not Used Accessory Power...
  • Page 382: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care 10-45 Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right Heated Mirrors Liftgate Glass Breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftgate Glass behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.
  • Page 383: Wheels And Tires

    10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-15. high-quality tires made by a Rear Accessory Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 384: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-47 See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-47. page 10-55 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
  • Page 385: Low-Profile Tires

    10-48 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the The tread pattern on these tires may Caution same size, load range, and wear more quickly than other tires. speed rating as the original Consider rotating the tires more Low-profile tires are more equipment tires.
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-49 criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
  • Page 387: Tire Designations

    10-50 Vehicle Care (7) Maximum Cold Inflation item C of the tire illustration, it Load Limit Maximum load that would mean that the tire's can be carried and the sidewall is 75 percent as high as maximum pressure needed to it is wide.
  • Page 388: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
  • Page 389 10-52 Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 390: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-15. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
  • Page 391 10-54 Vehicle Care example of the Tire and Loading the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle for at least three hours or no Load Limits on page 9-15. How more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can...
  • Page 392: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Tire Pressure for When driving the vehicle at speeds pressure label. (If your vehicle has of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, set tires of a different size than the size High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure to 20 kPa indicated on the vehicle placard or (3 psi) above the recommended tire tire inflation pressure label, you...
  • Page 393: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-56 Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmit the tire substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle.
  • Page 394 Vehicle Care 10-57 buttons, tire pressure levels can be The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and viewed. For additional information tire pressure condition but it does Message and details about the DIC operation not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly and displays, see Driver Information maintenance.
  • Page 395 10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 396 Vehicle Care 10-59 3. Uplevel DIC Only: Make sure the 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Pressure info page option is front tire, and repeat the DIC, press and hold the (Set/ turned on.
  • Page 397: Tire Inspection

    10-60 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-61 and Wheel We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10-66. including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the vehicle has one, be inspected...
  • Page 398: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-61 Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When Factors, such as maintenance, Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated.
  • Page 399: Buying New Tires

    10-62 Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10-60 least a month in a cool, dry, clean GM's exclusive TPC Spec and Tire Rotation on page 10-60 for area away from direct sunlight to system considers over a dozen additional information. slow aging.
  • Page 400 Vehicle Care 10-63 If proper rotation and Warning Warning maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the about the same time. See Tire brands, or types may cause vehicle may cause the wheel Rotation on page 10-60 for loss of control of the vehicle,...
  • Page 401: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-64 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-15 for the label level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 402 Vehicle Care 10-65 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
  • Page 403: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-66 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
  • Page 404: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Tire Chains Caution Warning (Continued) Warning The wrong wheel can also cause traction device if it is contacting problems with bearing life, brake the vehicle. Do not spin the If the vehicle has P265/65R18, cooling, speedometer or wheels.
  • Page 405: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-68 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a Caution (Continued) Warning curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as them. If the contact continues, Lifting a vehicle and getting under used in a skid. Stop pressing the slow down until it stops.
  • Page 406: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-69 Tire Changing Warning Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks on both Changing a tire can be Tools sides of the tire at the dangerous. The vehicle can slip The equipment needed to change a opposite corner of the tire off the jack and roll over or fall flat tire is stored in the rear of the...
  • Page 407 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the To access the spare tire, refer to the wheel blocks (2) following graphics and instructions: counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. Use the following tools: 1.
  • Page 408 Vehicle Care 10-71 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer 11. Hoist Cable 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 2. To remove the spare tire lock (6), insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out.
  • Page 409 10-72 Vehicle Care 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Tilt the retainer and pull it and the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the 2.
  • Page 410 Vehicle Care 10-73 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (2) and both jack jack handle extension.
  • Page 411 10-74 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper improperly positioned can towel can be used; however, use damage the vehicle and even a scraper or wire brush later to make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 412 Vehicle Care 10-75 10. Turn the wheel wrench Warning Caution (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper completely. incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications for come off.
  • Page 413 10-76 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the 9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) and Tools Refer to the following graphics and 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer instructions to help you: 11.
  • Page 414 Vehicle Care 10-77 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extension (7) through the hole in securely. Push, pull, and then try the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft to turn the tire. If the tire moves, access hole).
  • Page 415: Full-Size Spare Tire

    10-78 Vehicle Care 5. Use the retaining bracket to Repair and replace the road tire as After installing the spare tire on the fasten the tool bag on the stud soon as it is convenient, and stow vehicle, stop as soon as possible and turn the wing nut clockwise the spare tire for future use.
  • Page 416: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-79 Jump Starting reduce electrical resistance. This Caution is located on the passenger For more information about the side, in the rear of the engine Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on compartment. in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-24.
  • Page 417 10-80 Vehicle Care 5. Open the hood on the other Caution Warning vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) If any accessories are left on or Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that plugged in during the jump battery can cause battery gas to vehicle.
  • Page 418 Vehicle Care 10-81 too. And do not connect the 9. Connect the black negative ( ) Warning negative ( ) cable to the cable to the negative ( ) terminal negative ( ) terminal on the of the good battery. Use a Fans or other moving engine dead battery because this can remote negative ( ) terminal if...
  • Page 419: Towing The Vehicle

    10-82 Vehicle Care 11. Start the vehicle with the good Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another battery and run the engine for a vehicle for recreational purposes, while. such as behind a motor home, see Caution Recreational Vehicle Towing 12.
  • Page 420 Vehicle Care 10-83 Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Caution be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Use of a shield mounted in front Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission.
  • Page 421 10-84 Vehicle Care 4. Shift the transfer case to negative battery post with a Warning N (Neutral). See Shifting into non-conductive material to N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel prevent any contact with the Shifting a four-wheel-drive Drive on page 9-36 for the negative battery terminal.
  • Page 422 Vehicle Care 10-85 Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle 9. Release the parking brake. Caution Before disconnecting the towed 10. Reset any lost presets. vehicle: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is The outside temperature towed with the rear wheels on the 1. Park on a level surface. display will default to 32°F but ground, the transmission could be will reset with normal usage.
  • Page 423 10-86 Vehicle Care To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive To dolly tow a four-wheel drive 6. Shift the transfer case to vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle vehicle from the front: N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel with a single speed automatic Drive on page 9-36. 1.
  • Page 424 Vehicle Care 10-87 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and case into Two-Wheel Drive High. 6. Use an adequate clamping Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a See Four-Wheel Drive on device designed for towing to Single Speed Automatic page 9-36. ensure that the front wheels are Transfer Case locked into the straight position.
  • Page 425: Appearance Care

    10-88 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
  • Page 426 Vehicle Care 10-89 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum. To prevent sap, bird droppings, chemicals from damage always follow these may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 427 10-90 Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Air Intakes or other harsh cleaners. Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clear debris from the air intakes, Stripes Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield, when washing the vehicle. Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a covers while the lamps are...
  • Page 428 Vehicle Care 10-91 Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Caution or Chrome Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 429: Interior Care

    10-92 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Finish Damage hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, will make them last longer, seal Quickly repair minor chips and chafing, etc. better, and not stick or squeak. scratches with touch-up materials Visually check constant velocity joint available from your dealer to avoid Underbody Maintenance...
  • Page 430 Vehicle Care 10-93 Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
  • Page 431 10-94 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated moldings should be cleaned. using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaner or spot lifter.
  • Page 432 Vehicle Care 10-95 Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
  • Page 433: Floor Mats

    10-96 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your floor mat to unlock each retainer Warning...
  • Page 434: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
  • Page 435: Maintenance Schedule

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
  • Page 436 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See for more than a year. The engine oil or missing parts or signs of wear Engine Coolant on page 10-15. and filter must be changed at least at least once a year. See once a year and the oil life system Exterior Care on page 10-88.
  • Page 437 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-28. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-28. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
  • Page 438 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Replace spark plugs.
  • Page 439 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (2) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (3) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals.
  • Page 440 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Change automatic transmission fluid.
  • Page 441: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
  • Page 442 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 443 11-10 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Shocks and struts help aid in control Wheel alignment is critical for split in the tire. for a smoother ride. ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance.
  • Page 444 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
  • Page 445: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 446 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). ®...
  • Page 447: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188 Spark Plugs...
  • Page 448: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 449 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 450 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 451 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 452: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 453: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 454 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in)
  • Page 455 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 456: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
  • Page 457 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 458: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 459: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 460: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 461 Chevrolet dealer for General Motors North America and highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Chevrolet reserve the right to make was in a crash and cannot be any changes or discontinue the driven. Assistance is also given Roadside Assistance program at when the vehicle is stuck in the any time without notification.
  • Page 462: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
  • Page 463 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service Courtesy Rental Vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle...
  • Page 464: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
  • Page 465 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
  • Page 466: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
  • Page 467: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: pressure monitoring and ignition...
  • Page 468: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you to the United States write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety...
  • Page 469: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: bag deployment or hitting a road about the vehicle s performance and obstacle, data that will assist in Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed.
  • Page 470: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 471 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 472: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
  • Page 473: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Services Press to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires the available Directions available 24/7 to: Emergency & Connections service plan. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can...
  • Page 474: Security

    OnStar 14-3 Security 3. Directions are downloaded to the Repeat vehicle. 1. Press . System responds: OnStar provides services including 4. Follow the voice-guided Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote OnStar ready, then a tone. commands. Ignition Block, and Roadside 2. Say Repeat. System responds Assistance, if equipped.
  • Page 475: Connections

    14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure; or activate remote horn Destination Download: Press and lights. Also remote start the then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that vehicle (if factory equipped) or download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless unlock the doors from anywhere navigation system in the vehicle (if...
  • Page 476 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
  • Page 477: Vehicle Diagnostics

    14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 478 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
  • Page 479 14-8 OnStar In emergency situations, OnStar Potential Issues Vehicle and Power Issues can use the last stored GPS OnStar cannot perform Remote OnStar services require a vehicle location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle electrical system, wireless service, responders.
  • Page 480 OnStar 14-9 Advisor. Users of wireless above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software communications are cautioned that permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of the privacy of any information sent copies. the copyright holder. via wireless cellular communications THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED unzip:...
  • Page 481 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
  • Page 482 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-47 Check ......3-43 All-Terrain Tires .
  • Page 483 INDEX Automatic Bluetooth Bulb Replacement (cont'd) High Intensity Discharge Door Locks ....2-17 Overview ..7-19, 7-21, 7-26 Headlamp System .
  • Page 484 INDEX Cargo Climate Control Systems Courtesy Transportation Cover ......4-3 Dual Automatic ....8-1 Program .
  • Page 485 INDEX Delayed Locking ....2-16 Driving (cont'd) Engine Vehicle Load Limits ...9-15 Distracted Driving ....9-2 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 486 INDEX Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Forward Collision Alert Fuses ......10-36 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder .
  • Page 487 INDEX General Information Heated Indicator Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Rear Seats ....3-10 Vehicle Ahead ....5-25 Towing .
  • Page 488 INDEX LED Lighting ....10-31 Lights (cont'd) ® StabiliTrak Level Control OFF ... . .5-26 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
  • Page 489 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Engine Oil ....5-38 Manual Rearview ... . .2-29 Magnetic Ride Control .
  • Page 490 INDEX Outlets Phone Engine ......10-6 Power ......5-8 Bluetooth .
  • Page 491 i-10 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Retained Accessory Towing ..... . 10-82 Power (RAP) ....9-27 Radio Frequency Reimbursement Program, Reverse Tilt Mirrors .
  • Page 492 INDEX i-11 Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Shifting Reminders ....5-18 Light ......5-28 Into Park .
  • Page 493 i-12 INDEX Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps System (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Noise Control ....10-26 If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-68 Bulb Replacement .
  • Page 494 INDEX i-13 Towing Trip Odometer ....5-14 Vehicle (cont'd) Personalization ....5-47 Driving Characteristics .
  • Page 495 i-14 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-50 Windows ..... . 2-30 Warning Power ......2-31 Brake System Light .

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