Page 1: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Instruments and Controls .
Page 2: 2011 Gmc Yukon/Yukon Xl Owner Manual
2011 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual Infotainment System ..7-1 Ride Control Systems ..9-52 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Introduction ....7-1 Cruise Control .
Page 3 à l'adresse the hybrid supplement for more this manual including, but not limited suivante: information. to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON Keep this manual in the vehicle for P.O. Box 07130 are trademarks and/or service quick reference.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle Mirrors : Engine Coolant Temperature and what they mean. For more : Power information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-12 Side Blind Zone Sensing System for Alert (SBZA) ....1-24 Passenger Airbag .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Exterior Lamp Controls on Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6 1. page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Dome Lamps on page 6 8. Q. Horn on page 5 4. Signals on page 6 5.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. Information : Press and hold to open or This section provides a brief close the power liftgate. overview about some of the : Press and release to locate important features that may or may the vehicle.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start The engine will continue to run for Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and 10-minute time extension. Remote started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle.
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Press on the overhead Windows console inside the vehicle. Power Liftgate Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. Press the button next to the liftgate latch to close. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information. Manual Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control 1.
Page 14 In Brief On vehicles with four-way Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks lumbar, press and hold the front Manual Reclining Seatbacks or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 Second Row Seats or 2. The vehicle must be in To save into memory: On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench P (Park). A single beep will sound. or buckets seats, the seatbacks can 1.
Page 17: Heated Seats
In Brief 1-11 Heated Seats and then to the off setting. The See Heated Rear Seats on lights indicate three for the highest page 3 12. Front Seats setting and one for the lowest. Heated and Ventilated See Heated Front Seats on Seats page 3 9.
Page 18: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
1-12 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Sensing System for highest setting. With each press of Passenger Airbag the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to The passenger sensing system, the off setting.
Page 19: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-13 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, 2. Press the arrows on the control they can be adjusted for a clearer pad to move the mirror up, view of the objects behind you. down, right, or left. Manually pull out the mirror head to 3.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief To fold, push the mirror toward the Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to while driving. Adjustment return to its original position. Throttle and Brake Pedal See Folding Mirrors on page 2 19. Adjustment Interior Mirrors On vehicles with this feature, you...
Page 21: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the control.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on Windshield Wiper/Washer the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps.
Page 23: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-17 Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. these systems. : Turns the wiper off. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature, A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning move the column shift lever to the B.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located located on the steering column shift to the left of the instrument panel lever, to select the desired range of cluster. Use this knob to shift into gears for current driving conditions.
Page 26: Vehicle Features
1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a Vehicle Features two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s) transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 93 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 93.
Page 27: Storing Radio Stations
In Brief 1-21 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock : Press to switch the display Entertainment System (RSE) and between the radio station frequency To set the time and date for the Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see and the time.
Page 28: Portable Audio Devices
1-22 In Brief Satellite Radio MP3 players, CD changers, USB Steering Wheel Controls storage device, etc. can be XM is a satellite radio service connected to the auxiliary port using based in the 48 contiguous United a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 29: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-23 Cruise Control + RES: Press briefly to make the : Press to silence the vehicle vehicle resume to a previously speakers only. Press again to turn set speed, or press and hold to the sound on. Press and hold longer accelerate.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief The navigation system provides If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE To clean the camera lens, located detailed maps of most major SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears above the license plate, rinse it with freeways and roads. After a on the DIC, the system has been water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Page 31: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Power Outlets Universal Remote System Sunroof The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one This system provides a way to...
Page 32: Performance And Maintenance
1-26 In Brief To express open or close the Performance and Press and release again to sunroof, press the open or close turn on both systems. Maintenance switch (A) to the second detent For more information, see position and release. To stop the ®...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING pressure warning light may appear on the DIC. If the display To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and shows 100%, the system is on most vehicles: then turn off.
Page 34: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 maintenance tips, online owner When road and weather As the owner of a new GMC, you manual, special privileges, conditions are appropriate, use are automatically enrolled in the and more. cruise control.
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the specially trained OnStar Emergency glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 36 1-30 In Brief Service involving location See Radio Frequency Statement on If the light next to the OnStar information about your vehicle page 13 16 for information buttons is red, the system may can t work unless GPS signals regarding Part 15 of the Federal not be functioning properly.
Page 37: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ... . . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-20 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 6. WARNING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for See Radio Frequency Statement on many reasons.
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. The following functions may be See Battery Replacement later available if your vehicle has the in this section. RKE system: If the transmitter is still not (Remote Vehicle Start): For working correctly, see your vehicles with this feature, press to dealer or a qualified technician start the engine from outside the...
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows & for driver 1 will be recalled when (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Power Liftgate): Press and using the transmitter labeled 1 , hold to open and close the liftgate. only the driver door. If is pressed if enabled through the DIC.
Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a Replace the battery if the CR2032 or equivalent battery. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE 4. Snap the transmitter back KEY message displays in the DIC. together.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle If the vehicle has the remote Pressing again after the has an automatic climate control start feature, the RKE transmitter vehicle has started will turn the system and heated seats, the functions will have an increased engine off.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: Also, the engine will turn off during a For example, if and then remote vehicle start if the coolant pressed again after the vehicle Aim the RKE transmitter at temperature gets too high or if the has been running for 5 minutes, the vehicle and press and oil pressure gets low.
Page 44: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks From inside, use the power door WARNING (Continued) locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual WARNING Young children who get into locks, push down or pull up on the unlocked vehicles may be manual lock knob.
Page 45: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 47 for more When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock...
Page 46: Liftgate (Manual)
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control WARNING Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control It can be dangerous to drive System on page 8 4.
Page 47: Liftgate (Power)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in Power Liftgate Operation motion. Attempting to open the Adjust the Climate Control liftgate or liftglass while the rear system to a setting that wipers are in motion will cause the WARNING...
Page 48 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The taillamps will flash and a chime The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be will sound when the power liftgate is opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme moving. following ways: temperatures, or under low battery conditions.
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Obstacle Detection Features Pinch sensors are located on the close. The liftgate latch will power sides of the liftgate. If an object is close. Always close the liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle caught between the liftgate and before driving.
Page 50: Power Assist Steps
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. steps. features; however, they do not make If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Your vehicle's headlamps will flash If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power and the horn will sound for about press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. 30 seconds, then will turn off to save or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when...
Page 52: Immobilizer Operation
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because Up to 10 keys may be programmed of the high number of electrical key for the vehicle. The following ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ codes. procedure is for programming (Personalized Automotive Security additional keys only.
Page 53: Manual Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors programmed and turn it to Adjust the outside mirrors for a the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors clearer view. five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF Using hood-mounted air deflectors WARNING...
Page 54: Power Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows The lower portion of the mirror is Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: convex. A convex mirror's surface is 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the curved to see more from the driver driver or passenger side mirror. seat.
Page 55: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Turn Signal Indicator Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of The mirrors are accidentally the turn or lane change.
Page 56: Park Tilt Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicles with the memory package Manual Rearview Mirror Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see have a passenger and/or driver Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on mirror that tilts to a preselected Hold the mirror in the center to...
Page 57 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 63 WARNING for more information. Leaving children, helpless If the vehicle has RVC, the button adults, or pets in a vehicle for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available.
Page 58: Power Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the WARNING express down feature allow the windows to be lowered Leaving children in a vehicle with without holding the switch. Press the keys is dangerous for many the window switch fully and release reasons.
Page 59: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 33 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position.
Page 60 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows When the sunroof is opened, an air Periodically open the sunroof and deflector will automatically raise. remove any obstacles or loose The air deflector will retract when debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and the sunroof is closed. roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-36 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-52 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 62: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The 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 occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise drive until the head restraints for...
Page 63: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint Front Seats after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment The head restraints are not designed to be removed. WARNING The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have You can lose control of the head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be...
Page 64: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Reclining Seatbacks under If equipped, the center front Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7. seatback doubles as an armrest Memory Seat, Mirrors, and and cupholder/storage area for the Pedals driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 This feature can be turned on or off or 2. The vehicle must be in using the vehicle personalization To save into memory: P (Park). A single beep will sound. menu.
Page 66: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat position again. If the exit position is Power Lumbar still not recalling, see the dealer for This feature can move the seat service. rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. See Easy Exit Recall and Easy Exit Setup under Vehicle (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
Page 67: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints To raise or lower the height of WARNING (Continued) the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could Reclining Seatbacks go up over your abdomen.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the WARNING seatback in place. You can lose control of the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to vehicle if you try to adjust a make sure it is locked.
Page 69: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of If available, the buttons are on the...
Page 70: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated highest setting. With each press Front Seats When it is cold outside, the heated of the button, the heated seat will seats may turn on automatically change to the next lower setting, during a remote vehicle start.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
Page 72: Rear Seats
3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes Heated Rear Seats to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next WARNING to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Notice: Folding a rear seat with position: the safety belts still fastened may (Bucket Seats Only) cause damage to the seat or the 1. Lift the lever fully without On vehicles with second row safety belts.
Page 74 3-14 Seats and Restraints 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 75 Seats and Restraints 3-15 To fold and tumble the seat from the Automatic Fold and Tumble third row seat, if equipped: Feature 1. Make sure that there is nothing The transmission must be in under, in front of, or on the seat. P (Park) for this feature to work.
Page 76 3-16 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Second Returning the Seat to the Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Sitting Position or Outside the Vehicle To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: WARNING 1.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Third Row Seats WARNING If the vehicle has a third row seat, A safety belt that is improperly the seatback can be folded, and routed, not properly attached, the entire seat can be tumbled or or twisted will not provide the removed from the vehicle.
Page 78 3-18 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the Tumbling the Third Row Seat Upright Position To tumble the seat: To return the seatback to the upright 1. Open the liftgate to access the position: controls for the seat. 1. Open the liftgate to access the 2.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Returning the Third Row Seat WARNING from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal If either seatback is not locked, it seating position: could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause 1.
Page 80 3-20 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised A safety belt that is improperly 1.
Page 81: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 82 3-22 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 84: Safety Belts
3-24 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Safety Belts belts? why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 85: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-25 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your touching the thighs. In a crash, this passenger(s) wear a safety belt, applies force to the strong pelvic Properly there is important information you bones and you would be less likely should know.
Page 86 3-26 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously injured if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, belt is buckled in the wrong place you could slide under the lap like this.
Page 88 3-28 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 90: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-30 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt except for twisted belt. In a crash, you would the center front passenger position, not have the full width of the belt if equipped, which has a lap belt.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Use the following pictures to The lap-shoulder belt may lock if determine the latch plate style: you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 92 3-32 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. If the belt stops before it reaches 3.
Page 93: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Seats and Restraints 3-33 To unlatch the belt, push the button Safety Belt Pretensioners on the buckle. The belt should This vehicle has safety belt return to its stowed position. pretensioners for front outboard Before a door is closed, be sure occupants.
Page 94 3-34 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-35 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
3-36 Seats and Restraints 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 into its storage clip on the page 3 30.
Page 97: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-37 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 lap-shoulder belt.
Page 98: Safety Belt Care
3-38 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 99: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 100 3-40 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 101: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The driver frontal airbag is in the impact airbags for the driver and middle of the steering wheel.
Page 102 3-42 Seats and Restraints WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 103: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-43 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
Page 104: What Makes An Airbag
3-44 Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides Roof-rail airbags are not What Makes an Airbag information that is used to determine intended to inflate in rear impacts. Inflate? if the airbags should deploy at a A seat mounted side impact airbag reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 105: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-45 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and the first, second, and third rows, near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 106 3-46 Seats and Restraints There may be some smoke and The vehicle may have a feature In many crashes severe enough to dust coming from the vents in the that may automatically unlock the inflate the airbag, windshields are deflated airbags. Airbag inflation doors, turn on the interior lamps and broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 107: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Let only qualified technicians The passenger sensing system work on the airbag systems. will turn off the right front Improper service can mean that passenger frontal airbag under an airbag system will not work certain conditions. The driver properly.
Page 108 3-48 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: designed to turn off the right front an infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-49 The passenger sensing system is 4. Reinstall the child restraint WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) following the directions the right front passenger frontal provided by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever airbag anytime the system senses manufacturer and refer to comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 110 3-50 Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting Additional Factors Affecting properly in the seat. If this happens, System Operation The passenger sensing system use the following steps to allow the may or may not turn off the Safety belts help keep the system to detect that person and airbag for a child in a child...
Page 111: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-51 A thick layer of additional material, WARNING WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the seat massagers, can affect how...
Page 112: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-52 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the seat. The passenger sensing Step Two of the Customer system may not operate Satisfaction Procedure in Airbag-Equipped Vehicle properly if the original seat this manual. See Customer trim is replaced with non-GM Satisfaction Procedure on Q: Is there anything I might add covers, upholstery or trim,...
Page 113: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Q: Because I have a disability, See Airbag Readiness Light on WARNING (Continued) I have to get my vehicle page 5 18 for more information. modified. How can I find out Notice: If an airbag covering is in serious injury or even death.
Page 114: Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's 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 115 Seats and Restraints 3-55 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then system secured in a rear seating be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 116: Infants And Young
3-56 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs person's arms.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-57 restraint should take into WARNING consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age Never do this. but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with Children who are up against, the motor vehicle in which it will or very close to, any airbag when be used.
Page 118: Child Restraint Systems
3-58 Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low are many kinds of restraints on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-59 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 (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 120: Where To Put The Restraint
3-60 Seats and Restraints See Lower Anchors and Tethers In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the for Children (LATCH System) on Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint page 3 62 for more information. (CPSTs) are available to inspect Children can be endangered in a and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, crash if the child restraint is not...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-61 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING A child in a rear-facing child system is fail-safe. No one can A child in a child restraint in the restraint can be seriously guarantee that an airbag will center front seat can be badly injured or killed if the right front not deploy under some unusual injured or killed by the frontal...
Page 122: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-62 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint the child restraint and the size of with a top tether, you must also Tethers for Children the child restraint, you may not be use either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) able to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) 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 attached.
Page 124 3-64 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-65 For models with 60/40 second row seating, the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For models with second row bucket seats, both rear seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the...
Page 126: System
3-66 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint position without a top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH if a national or local law requires System that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the WARNING child restraint say that the top tether...
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-67 attachments or the desired WARNING WARNING (Continued) seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child Do not attach more than one of the retractor to set the lock, restraint with the top tether and child restraint to a single anchor.
Page 128 3-68 Seats and Restraints Refer to the child restraint are using a single tether, instructions and the following raise the headrest or head steps: restraint and route the tether under the headrest 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. or head restraint and in 2.2.
Page 129: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-69 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint WARNING in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the child restraint to make sure it is LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 130 3-70 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-71 For third row seating positions, 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions with cinching latch plates, tilt the buckle until it clicks. with a lap shoulder belt and a latch plate to adjust the belt if free falling latch plate, pull the Position the release button on needed.
Page 132: Position)
3-72 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 62 for more information.
Page 133: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-73 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child system is fail-safe. No one can Position) restraint can be seriously guarantee that an airbag will not This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front deploy under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 134 3-74 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured using a 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run safety belt and it uses a top tether, the lap and shoulder portions of see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the vehicle's safety belt through Children (LATCH System) on or around the restraint.
Page 135 Seats and Restraints 3-75 Try to pull the belt out of the If the vehicle is equipped with the retractor to make sure the passenger sensing system, and retractor is locked. If the when the passenger sensing retractor is not locked, repeat system has turned off the right front Steps 5 and 6.
Page 136 3-76 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 137: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 138: Additional Storage Features
Storage Armrest Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear seat 1. Pull up on the cover handle to armrest, pull the loop at the top of release the cover posts from the the armrest down to access the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 139: Roof Rack System
Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the holder faces rearward with the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may round surface facing down.
Page 140 Storage To carry long items, move Do not exceed the maximum vehicle the crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-14 Information Displays Engine Oil Pressure Driver Information Controls Gauge ..... . 5-15 Center (DIC) .
Page 142: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-46 Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the Vehicle Reminder wheel in place. Messages ....5-46 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Washer Fluid Messages .
Page 143 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or Navigating an iPod or USB USB Device (Vehicles without a Device on the Main Audio Screen To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): (Vehicles with a Navigation stations: System) 1.
Page 144: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the navigation For vehicles with a navigation 3. Press and release to move up system, press and hold this button system: one track within the selected for longer than one second to category. 1. Press and hold until a beep is initiate voice recognition.
Page 145: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rear Window Wiper/ blades before using them. If frozen Washer to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades WARNING should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 33. In freezing weather, do not use Heavy snow or ice can overload the the washer until the windshield...
Page 146: Compass
Instruments and Controls Under certain circumstances, Press the vehicle information (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this such as during a long-distance, button on the end of the lever to button until PRESS cross-country trip or moving to a spray washer fluid on the rear CHANGE COMPASS ZONE new state or province, it will be window.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the scroll through and select the from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: appropriate variance zone. manhole covers, or other industrial Compass Calibration Procedure structures, if possible.
Page 148: Clock
Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do start the compass calibration. one of the following: To set the time and date: Or, if the vehicle does not have Press the SEEK button.
Page 149: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not WARNING be compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlets can be power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, adapter or vehicle fuses. If a outlets.
Page 150: Cigarette Lighter
5-10 Instruments and Controls Other equipment requiring Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns an extremely stable on to show it is in use. The light Alternative Current power supply such as: comes on when the ignition is in The vehicle may have a power microcomputer-controlled ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
Page 151: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The front ashtray is located near the function. Often gauges and warning center of the instrument panel or on lights work together to indicate a Indicators the front console, if equipped.
Page 152: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 153: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the engine information. the vehicle has been driven since speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 154: Fuel Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition Here are some situations owners is on, shows how much fuel the may experience with the fuel gauge. vehicle has left in the tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 155: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 156: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-16 Instruments and Controls A reading in the low pressure zone Engine Coolant may be caused by a dangerously Temperature Gauge low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 157: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-17 See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the light will come on or the SERVICE page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM charging system. The charging DIC message will display. See If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 158: Airbag Readiness Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls This chime and light are repeated if Airbag Readiness Light the driver remains unbuckled and The system checks the airbag's the vehicle is in motion. If the driver electrical system for possible safety belt is already buckled, malfunctions.
Page 159: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or indicator pictured in the following comes on while driving, it means illustration, then the vehicle has a the airbag system might not be passenger sensing system for the...
Page 160: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of the engine starts.
Page 161: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made comes on and stays on while the to the engine, transmission, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system there is an OBD II problem and of the vehicle or the replacement A computer system called OBD II service is required.
Page 162 5-22 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality the vehicle: emissions system malfunction: causes the engine not to run as Reduce vehicle speed. Make sure the fuel cap is efficiently as designed and can fully installed.
Page 163: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if governments may have programs system warning light comes on the light does not come on when...
Page 164: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-24 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 27 for more information. The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
Page 165: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 ® If the regular brake system warning Tow/Haul Mode Light StabiliTrak Indicator light is not on, the vehicle still has Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
Page 166: Tire Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light active and is working to assist the This indicates that one or more driver with directional control of the of the tires are significantly vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 167: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 This light comes on briefly while Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off.
Page 168: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information The fog lamp lights come on when The cruise control light comes on about your vehicle.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-29 The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons outside air temperature will also which can be accessed by be shown in the display. The pressing the DIC buttons located temperature will be shown in °C on the instrument panel, next to or °F depending on the units the steering wheel.
Page 170 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to For example, if the vehicle was zero by pressing the set/reset driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is (With DIC Buttons) button while the trip odometer is started again, and then the (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll displayed.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-31 For example, if driving in traffic Fuel Used To stop the timer, press the set/reset and making frequent stops, this button briefly while TIMER is Press the trip/fuel button until display may read one number, displayed. FUEL USED displays.
Page 172 5-32 Instruments and Controls This display shows the Vehicle Information Menu When the remaining oil life is low, instantaneous fuel economy in the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Items (With DIC Buttons) liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) message will appear on the display. (Vehicle Information): Press or miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Side Blind Zone Alert METRIC or units ENGLISH. All If the tire pressure display shows of the vehicle information will dashes instead of a value, there If your vehicle has the Side Blind then be displayed in the unit of may be a problem with your vehicle.
Page 174 5-34 Instruments and Controls See Integrated Trailer Brake Trip Odometer Reset Stem The trip odometer has a feature Control System under Towing called the retro-active reset. This Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) Equipment on page 9 84 for more can be used to set the trip odometer Use the trip odometer reset stem information.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Language Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to scroll This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, through all of the available the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or languages.
Page 176 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature OUTPUT shows the power output called the retro-active reset. This to the trailer anytime a trailer with Press the trip odometer reset stem can be used to set the trip odometer electric brakes is connected.
Page 177: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL Vehicle Messages LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, must be in P (Park). Press the trip indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE...
Page 178: Brake System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and See Charging System Light on SERVICE BRAKES SOON page 5 20. Driving with this problem Charging Messages This message displays if there is a could drain the battery. Turn off all problem with the brake system. unnecessary accessories.
Page 179: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays and a This message displays and a the side of the road and turn the chime sounds if the hood is not chime sounds if the liftgate or ignition off.
Page 180: Engine Cooling System
5-40 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE ENGINE Messages Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C (Air while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, Conditioning) TURNED OFF severe engine damage may severe engine damage may...
Page 181: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 182: Fuel System Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel This message displays if a Remote as soon as possible.
Page 183: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Care on page 10 98. See Side Blind Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9 60 for this message displays if there is a...
Page 184 5-44 Instruments and Controls The message could display if the SERVICE SUSPENSION realize the full benefits of the stability system takes longer stability enhancement system, you SYSTEM than usual to complete its should normally leave StabiliTrak ® If your vehicle has the Autoride diagnostic checks due to driving on.
Page 185: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Airbag System Messages Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 62, Tire Rotation on page 10 62, Tire SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on SYSTEM page 10 58, and Tire Pressure on This message displays if there is a page 10 56 for more information.
Page 186: Transmission Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls Have the tire pressures checked TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder and set to those shown on the Tire ENGINE Messages Loading Information label. See Tires Notice: If you drive the vehicle on page 10 48, Vehicle Load Limits CHECK TRAILER WIRING while the transmission fluid is on page 9 23, and Tire Pressure on...
Page 187: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-47 As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after Vehicle carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also Personalization side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 188 5-48 Instruments and Controls To change customization Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be preferences, use the following made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN procedure. setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the will unlock when the key is taken This feature allows you to select DIC display. Press the set/reset out of the ignition.
Page 190 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on set/reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-51 power door lock switch twice. See EXIT LIGHTING NO CHANGE: No change will be Delayed Locking on page 2 9 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it Press the customization button until...
Page 192 5-52 Instruments and Controls ON (default): If it is dark enough for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button until outside, the exterior lights will turn customization button to scroll PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on on briefly when you unlock the through the following settings: the DIC display.
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-53 To select a setting, press the BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If EASY EXIT SETUP set/reset button while the desired the features are enabled through If your vehicle has this feature, it setting is displayed on the DIC. the EASY EXIT SETUP menu, the allows you to select which areas will driver seat will move back when the...
Page 194 5-54 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the ON: The driver seat and, on some Press the customization button until set/reset button while the desired vehicles, the outside mirrors will REMOTE START appears on the setting is displayed on the DIC. automatically move to the stored DIC display.
Page 195: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will System the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings feature settings menu.
Page 196 5-56 Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to The programmed buttons should Programming a garage door opener replace up to three remote control be erased when the vehicle is sold involves time-sensitive actions, so transmitters used to activate or the lease ends.
Page 197 Instruments and Controls 5-57 3. Immediately return to the To program another Rolling Code vehicle. Press and hold the device such as an additional Universal Home Remote button garage door opener, a security that will be used to control the device, or home automation device, garage door until the garage repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing...
Page 198 5-58 Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home return to the previous section for Programming Universal Remote Fixed Code Home Remote Rolling Code. For questions or help programming Your hand-held transmitter the Universal Home Remote can have between 8 to 12 dip System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go switches depending on the to www.learcar2u.com.
Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-59 The switch positions on the 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch hand-held transmitter could be settings from left to right as labeled as follows: follows: A switch in the up position When a switch is in the up could be labeled as Up, position, write Left.
Page 200 5-60 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button first firmly press all three buttons slowly. Enter each switch setting that will be used to control the at the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage three seconds.
Page 201: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-61 To program another Fixed Code Erasing Universal Home For help or information on the device such as an additional garage Universal Home Remote System, Remote Buttons door opener, a security device, call the customer assistance phone The programmed buttons should be or home automation device, repeat number under Customer Assistance...
Page 202 5-62 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 203 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-8 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 204: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has from being drained. Turn the (Parking Lamps): Turns on four positions: headlamp control to off and then the parking lamps together with the back to the headlamp on position to following: (Off): Turns off the automatic make the headlamps stay on for an headlamps and Daytime Running Instrument Panel Lights...
Page 205: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting The high-beam indicator on the When the DRL system is on, instrument panel cluster will come only the DRL lamps are on. The on. Release the lever to return to taillamps, sidemarker, instrument normal operation. panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.
Page 206: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime System operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic When it is dark enough outside, the headlamp systems so that driving automatic headlamp system turns under bridges or bright overhead on the headlamps at the normal street lights does not affect the...
Page 207: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting To idle the vehicle with the Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change automatic headlamp system off, turn Signals the control to the off position. The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 208: Fog Lamps
Lighting The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps When the fog lamps are turned on, position whenever it is released. the parking lamps automatically turn on. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or When the headlamps are changed do not come on, a signal bulb could to high beam, the fog lamps also go...
Page 209: Interior Lighting
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit Interior Lighting is fused at 30 amps, so the total current draw of the attached lamps Instrument Panel should be less than this value. Illumination Control The attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires located above the overhead console, a dark green switched power wire and a black ground wire.
Page 210: Dome Lamps
Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps counterclockwise to brighten or dim The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps the instrument panel lights. Turning located next to the exterior lamps they are located on the overhead the knob to the farthest clockwise control.
Page 211: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very Management high. This is true for all vehicles. Entry Lighting This is because the generator The vehicle has Electric Power (alternator) may not be spinning fast Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry enough at idle to produce all the...
Page 212: Battery Power Protection
6-10 Lighting Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection steps or levels, without being This feature shuts off the dome, and noticeable. In rare cases at the reading lamps if they are left on for highest levels of corrective action, more than 10 minutes when the this action may be noticeable to the ignition is off.
Page 213: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-14 System CD/DVD Player ....7-19 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 214: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the This vehicle's audio system may be The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following equipped with a noise reduction Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, while the vehicle is parked: system which can work improperly the audio system can be played if the audio amplifier, engine...
Page 215: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 216 Infotainment System System on page 7 35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 217 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA 4. Press the softkey under the 3. Adjust the setting by doing one song. If information is available desired Speed Compensated of the following: during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, Turn the knob clockwise playback, the song title information...
Page 218 Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press this 2. Highlight the desired speaker Radio Messages button to choose bass and treble control tab by doing one of the Calibration Error: The audio equalization settings designed for following: system has been calibrated different types of music. Selecting for the vehicle from the factory.
Page 219: Radio
Infotainment System Radio display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and displays on the bottom line. scans stations with a strong signal When information is not available, that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio NO INFO displays. REV: Press to manually tune to Radio Data System (RDS) a radio station in descending order.
Page 220: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Each page of favorites can contain The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio any combination of AM, FM, or XM, be setup using the MENU button. Satellite Radio Service if equipped, stations. To setup the number of favorites pages: XM is a satellite radio service based Storing a Radio Station as a...
Page 221 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys (Information) (XM Satellite Radio REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab Service): For vehicles with XM, previous XM category. to immediately tune to the first press to display additional text FWD: Press to go to the next XM station in that category.
Page 222 7-10 Infotainment System Adding and Removing Categories Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. Categories cannot be added or Drivers are encouraged to store removed while the vehicle is moving 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to XM channels while the vehicle is faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-11 XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: blocked or cannot be received with The XM subscription needs to XL (Explicit Language your XM subscription package. be reactivated. Contact XM at Channels): These channels, www.xmradio.com or call Channel Unavail: This previously or any others, can be blocked at...
Page 224: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is Radio Reception FM Stereo received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about Frequency interference and there could be a receiver fault. 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although static can occur during normal Consult with your dealer.
Page 225: Rear Side Window
Infotainment System 7-13 Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna Satellite Radio Antenna needs to be attached to the glass, Cellular phone usage may cause The XM Satellite Radio antenna is make sure that the grid lines for the interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 226: Audio Players
7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see...
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-15 The CD is controlled by the buttons If a portable audio player is not SEEK: Press to go to the next on the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found track. unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) displays.
Page 228 7-16 Infotainment System MP3 Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The Radio with CD (MP3) and the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an Up to 50 folders.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-17 File System and Naming Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls Playing an MP3 file extension and are stored on a The song name that displays is the (Information): Press to display USB device may be supported by song name that is contained in the additional text information related to the radio with a USB port.
Page 230 7-18 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen When the scan is finished, the disc REV (Reverse): Press and hold to tracks in random, rather than begins playing files in order by to reverse playback quickly. Sound sequential order. To use random: artist.
Page 231: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-19 The air is very humid. If so, wait The album name displays on the The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners about an hour and try again. second line between the arrows is not advised, due to the risk of and songs from the current album contaminating the lens of the optics There could have been a...
Page 232: Audio Output
7-20 Infotainment System Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their Audio Output See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack original cases or other protective in Auxiliary Devices on page 7 30, Only one audio source can be heard cases and away from direct sunlight or Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks under through the speakers at one time.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-21 Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the release to eject the disc that is If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 234 7-22 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is RDM (Random): Press to listen to (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, the DVD/CD AUX tracks in random, rather than the disc that is currently playing. button cycles through all available sequential order.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-23 The CD player reads both The CD player supports: No Folder uncompressed audio and MP3/ Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only WMA files on a mixed mode disc. compressed files, the files are Up to 8 folders in depth.
Page 236 7-24 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA (in order: Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that displays is the Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD ID3 tag.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-25 To change from playback by artist to FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: and hold to advance playback softkey below the tab to play quickly. 1. Press the softkey below the Sort files in order by artist or album.
Page 238 7-26 Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed, due to The DVD player can be controlled Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc by the buttons on the remote slot, label side up.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-27 If a front auxiliary device is the rear seat occupant from REV (Fast Reverse): Press to connected, the DVD/CD AUX operating the Rear Seat Audio quickly reverse the CD or DVD at button cycles through all available (RSA) system or remote control.
Page 240 7-28 Infotainment System If the forward arrow is showing on The video screen automatically (Menu): Press to access the the display, the system is in pause turns on when the DVD-V is DVD menu. The DVD menu is mode. If the Pause tab is showing inserted into the DVD slot, and different on every DVD.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-29 Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages Group : Press to cycle Playback through musical groupings on the Disc Format Error: This message DVD-A disc. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press Nav (Navigate): Press to display...
Page 242: Auxiliary Devices
7-30 Infotainment System Player Error: This message If any error occurs repeatedly or To use a portable audio player, displays if there are disc load or if an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to disc eject problems.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-31 CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to If a front auxiliary device is USB Supported Devices play a CD when a portable audio connected, the DVD/CD AUX USB Flash Drives device is playing. Press again and button cycles through all available Portable USB Hard Drives the system begins playing audio options, such as: DVD slot, CD...
Page 244 7-32 Infotainment System USB Supported File and Folder To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a Structure end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod with the iPod to the iPod s dock The radio supports: The radio can control a USB connector and connect the other...
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-33 FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files and hold to advance playback in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The quickly. Sound is heard at a tab appears raised when pause 5.
Page 246 7-34 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality (Music Navigator): Press 4. Turn to scroll through the folders or files in the To use Repeat: the softkey below to view and selected menu. select a file on an iPod, using the Press the softkey below iPod's menu system.
Page 247: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-35 Shuffle Functionality Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might To use Shuffle: Infotainment not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The Press the softkey below Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system to select between is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
Page 248 7-36 Infotainment System The radio can be turned back on Headphones These headphones can be used to with a single press of the power listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, button, but the RSE system will MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary remain under Parental Control.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-37 Infrared transmitters are located at The symbol L (Left) appears on the Battery Replacement the rear of the overhead console. outside bottom edge of the ear cup To change the batteries on the The headphones shut off and should be positioned on the left headphones: automatically to save the battery...
Page 250 7-38 Infotainment System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks unit to the RSE system. Adapter the Auxiliary Input Jack under connectors or cables (not included) Auxiliary Devices on page 7 30 for may be required to connect the more information about changing auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. the source.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-39 Audio Output When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 252 7-40 Infotainment System Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-41 While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
Page 254 7-42 Infotainment System (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 256 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 257: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-45 Cleaning the RSE Overhead For example, rear seat passengers The audio system mutes the rear can control and listen to a CD speakers when the RSA audio is Console through the headphones, while the active through the headphones. When cleaning the RSE overhead driver listens to the radio through console surface, use only a clean...
Page 258 7-46 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press the PROG (Program): Press this (Seek): When listening to FM, button to go to the next preset radio AM, or XM (if equipped), press left seek arrow to go back to the station or channel set on the main start of the current track or chapter the left...
Page 259: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-47 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with all cell phones. See Pairing in a Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 260 7-48 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-49 Pairing a Phone vehicle. See Listing All Paired 3. Say Delete. The system asks and Connected Phones later in which phone to delete. 1. Press and hold this section for more information. 4. Say the name of the phone you two seconds.
Page 262 7-50 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-51 Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call To hear all of the numbers Command recognized by the system, say The list command will list all stored Verify at any time. numbers and name tags. 1. Press and hold 1.
Page 264 7-52 Infotainment System Receiving a Call Three Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-53 Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to During a call with the audio in the the voice recognition commands on The Bluetooth system can send vehicle: the cell phone.
Page 266 7-54 Infotainment System Clearing the System Other Information ® Unless information is deleted out of The Bluetooth word mark and ® the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it logos are owned by the Bluetooth will be retained indefinitely. This SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks includes all saved name tags in by General Motors is under license.
Page 267: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 268 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn the left (Floor): Air is directed to the (Defrost): The defrost mode knob clockwise or counterclockwise floor outlets, with some of the air is used to remove fog or frost from to increase or decrease the fan directed to the windshield, side the windshield more quickly.
Page 269 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to The recirculation mode cannot be < (Rear Window Defogger): let hot inside air escape; then close used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press this button to turn the rear them. This helps to reduce the time modes.
Page 270: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning PASS The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system M. Passenger Temperature Control described later in this section. (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
Page 271 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side When the passenger temperature When AUTO is selected, the Temperature Control setting is set different than the driver air conditioning operation and setting, the indicator on the PASS air inlet will be automatically The driver and passenger side button illuminates and both the controlled.
Page 272 Climate Controls If a temperature setting Manual Operation The air delivery mode setting is of 32°C (90°F) is chosen, the displayed and the AUTO light (Fan Control): Press these system remains at the maximum turns off. The fan remains under buttons to increase or decrease the heat setting.
Page 273 Climate Controls The passenger temperature If this button is pressed when the (Defog): This mode clears the control cannot be activated while in air conditioning compressor is windows of fog or moisture. Air is defrost mode. If the PASS button is unavailable, the indicator flashes directed to the windshield, floor pressed, the button indicator flashes...
Page 274 Climate Controls To clear the fog, select either the < (Recirculation): Press to turn (Rear Window Defogger): defog or defrost mode and increase the recirculation mode on or off. An Press to turn the rear window the fan speed. indicator light comes on to show defogger on or off.
Page 275 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 276 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Control Only) climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the first time.
Page 277 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner Seat Audio) outlets. The rear system floor For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are outlets are located directly behind integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 278 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or mode button until this setting is...
Page 279: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-13 Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
Page 280 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 281: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-30 Brakes Engine Heater ....9-32 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
Page 282: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-68 Recommended Fuel ..9-68 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications (U.S.
Page 283: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that...
Page 284: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the page 5 23.
Page 285: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Try to adjust the speed so you can a collision. Then steer around drive through the curve. Maintain a the problem, to the left or right Power Steering reasonable, steady speed. Wait to depending on the space available. accelerate until out of the curve, If the vehicle is a hybrid, see and then accelerate gently into the...
Page 286: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating The fact that such emergency is nothing in the way, steer so that Skidding situations are always possible is a the vehicle straddles the edge of In a skid, a driver can lose control of good reason to practice defensive the pavement.
Page 287: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Off-Road Driving Off-roading can be great fun but has water, snow, ice, gravel, or other some definite hazards. The greatest Vehicles with four-wheel drive material is on the road. For safety, of these is the terrain itself.
Page 288 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some After off-roading, be sure to reinstall more ground clearance at the front the air dam: Have all necessary maintenance of your vehicle, you can remove the 1.
Page 289 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and You will find other important WARNING (Continued) make sure all refuse is removed information under Vehicle Load from any campsite before Limits on page 9 23 and Tires on Heavy loads on the roof raise leaving.
Page 290 9-10 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure Controlling the vehicle is the key to Scanning the Terrain to read the winch instructions. In a successful off-road driving. One of Off-road driving can take you over remote area, a winch can be handy the best ways to control the vehicle many different kinds of terrain.
Page 291: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating 9-11 Some things to consider: Because you will be on an unpaved WARNING surface, it is especially important to Is the path ahead clear? avoid sudden acceleration, sudden Many hills are simply too steep Will the surface texture change turns, or sudden braking.
Page 292: Approaching A Hill
9-12 Driving and Operating Are there obstructions on the hill Approaching a Hill WARNING that can block your path, such When you approach a hill, decide if as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? it is too steep to climb, descend, Turning or driving across steep What is beyond the hill? Is or cross.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-13 Use headlamps even during the If the engine has stopped Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, day to make the vehicle more running, you need to restart it. or is about to stall, when going up visible to oncoming traffic.
Page 294: Driving Downhill
9-14 Driving and Operating Exit on the uphill side and stay clear Driving Downhill WARNING of the path the vehicle would take if When off-roading takes you it rolled downhill. If the vehicle has downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down a transfer case with a N (Neutral) a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will...
Page 295: Driving Across An Incline
Driving and Operating 9-15 Surface conditions can be a Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING (Continued) problem. Loose gravel, muddy stall when going uphill, but if it spots, or even wet grass can happens when going downhill: injured or killed. If you have any cause the tires to slip sideways, 1.
Page 296 9-16 Driving and Operating If you feel the vehicle starting to the downhill side and the vehicle Hard packed snow and ice offer slide sideways, turn downhill. starts to roll over, you will be right in the worst tire traction. On these This should help straighten out its path.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 298: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet. Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your Other Rainy Weather Tips strong forces.
Page 299: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention You could crash. Always have the to your surroundings while driving. WARNING engine running and the vehicle in If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle gear when going downhill.
Page 300: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 50 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-21 Run the engine for short periods WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control To save fuel, run the engine for only system to a setting that Clear away snow from around short periods as needed to warm...
Page 302: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire and reverse directions causes a chains on the vehicle, see Tire rocking motion that could free the Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 70. vehicle.
Page 303: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-23 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 304 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The Tire and Loading The combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should size of the original equipment never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-25 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 306 9-26 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all your vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-27 Using heavier suspension WARNING WARNING (Continued) components to get added durability might not change Do not load the vehicle any Never stack heavier your weight ratings. Ask your heavier than the Gross things, like suitcases, dealer to help you load your Vehicle Weight Rating inside the vehicle so that vehicle the right way.
Page 308: Starting And Operating
9-28 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 309: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-29 Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power (RAP) move the pedals closer. Press the will remain active. See Retained top of the control to move the Accessory Power (RAP) on pedals away. page 9 33.
Page 310: Starting The Engine
9-30 Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This is the position that to P (Park), and turn the ignition position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine to LOCK/OFF.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-31 Notice: Do not try to shift to vehicle starts. If the engine does the cranking motor, and drain the P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. not start and the key is held in battery. Wait at least 15 seconds If you do, you could damage the START, cranking will be stopped between each try, to let the...
Page 312: Engine Heater
9-32 Driving and Operating Operate the engine and Engine Heater 3. Plug the cord into a normal, transmission gently until the grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The engine coolant heater can oil warms up and lubricates all provide easier starting and better moving parts.
Page 313: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-33 The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the WARNING trailer, see Driving Characteristics area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.
Page 314: Shifting Out Of Park
9-34 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure your the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 315: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-35 The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem When less power is required, such functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle as cruising at a constant vehicle uncharged or low voltage (less than serviced soon.
Page 316: Engine Exhaust
9-36 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-37 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out If the vehicle has a four-wheel If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the of the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a hybrid supplement for more transmission shift lever is not fully N (Neutral) position, and the...
Page 318 9-38 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position back up. to use when starting the engine Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-39 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization WARNING normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: conditions in order to reduce rapid engine is running at high speed is...
Page 320 9-40 Driving and Operating The transmission constantly makes 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): This position reduces adjustments to improve vehicle for normal driving. It reduces vehicle vehicle speed without using the performance according to how the speed more than D (Drive) without brakes.
Page 321: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-41 Manual Mode 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Notice: Spinning the tires located on the steering column or holding the vehicle in one Range Selection Mode shift lever, to select the desired place on a hill using only the ®...
Page 322: Tow/Haul Mode
9-42 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode The Tow/Haul Mode works with the on downhill grades by automatically ® Autoride feature, if the vehicle implementing a shift schedule that has this, to enhance the ride when utilizes the engine and transmission trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
Page 323: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-43 Cruise Grade Braking operates Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement while Cruise Control is engaged and during tight turns, you may in Tow/Haul Mode to assist in experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive (Two maintaining vehicle speed under steering system.
Page 324 9-44 Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case If the lights do not come on, you 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use should take the vehicle to your the Four-Wheel Drive High position dealer for service. An indicator light when you need extra traction, such will flash while shifting.
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-45 If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Two-Wheel WARNING message stays on, you should Drive High take the vehicle to your dealer Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to for service. See SERVICE Drive High position.
Page 326 9-46 Driving and Operating To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive The vehicle may have significant and the ignition in ON/RUN. The Low position, the ignition must be in engagement noise and bump when preferred method for shifting out of ON/RUN and the vehicle must be shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have stopped or moving less than 5 km/h...
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-47 If the knob is turned to the 3. Start the vehicle or turn the 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, ignition to ON/RUN. ACCESSORY, which will turn the or Two-Wheel Drive High switch engine off.
Page 328: Transfer Case)
9-48 Driving and Operating 4. Release the parking brake prior Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle to moving the vehicle. (Single Speed Automatic The front axle engages and Notice: Shifting the transmission disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) into gear before the Four-Wheel shift the transfer case.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-49 The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Drive): This setting is ideal for If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System use when road surface traction message stays on, you should on page 9 52.
Page 330: Antilock Brake
9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel Brakes Drive High Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Antilock Brake Drive High position. This can be System (ABS) done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It This vehicle has the Antilock If there is a problem with ABS, this will remain on when the shift is Brake System (ABS), an advanced...
Page 331: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-51 As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies If the ignition is on, the brake computer keeps receiving updates system warning light will come on. ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls See Brake System Warning Light on brake at the same time.
Page 332: Brake Assist
9-52 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h This vehicle has a brake assist (20 mph). In some cases, it may ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the take approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of driver in stopping or decreasing driving before the system initializes.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-53 If any of these messages still When the traction control system appear on the Driver Information (TCS) or StabiliTrak system is Center (DIC), the vehicle should turned off, the StabiliTrak light be taken in for service. For more and the appropriate TCS off or information on the DIC messages, StabiliTrak off message will be...
Page 334 9-54 Driving and Operating It is recommended to leave the and by applying brakes to each engine power and do not spin system on for normal driving individual wheel (brake-traction the wheel(s) excessively while conditions, but it may be necessary control) as necessary.
Page 335: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-55 Locking Rear Axle independently adjust the damping This type of level control is fully level to provide the optimum automatic and will provide a better Vehicles with a locking rear axle can vehicle ride. leveled riding position as well as give more traction on snow, mud, better handling under a variety of Autoride and MagneRide also...
Page 336: Cruise Control
9-56 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, WARNING ® disengage. See StabiliTrak System or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-57 To slow down in small amounts, 3. Press the SET button located Increasing Speed While Using press the SET button on the on the steering wheel and Cruise Control steering wheel briefly. Each time release it. If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes already activated,...
Page 338: Object Detection Systems
9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist replace driver vision. It cannot step lightly on the brake pedal.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-59 How the System Works PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the URPA comes on automatically system. when the shift lever is moved into PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE R (Reverse). A single tone sounds OWNERS MANUAL: This to indicate the system is working.
Page 340: Side Blind Zone
9-60 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the and rearview mirrors, look over your WARNING vehicle, or a bicycle or an object shoulder for vehicles and hazards, was hanging out of the liftgate and use the turn signal. SBZA is only a lane changing aid during the last drive cycle.
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-61 Use caution while changing lanes SBZA displays do not come on If the SBZA displays do not light up when towing a trailer, as the SBZA while the vehicle is approaching or when the system is on and vehicles detection zones do not change passing other vehicles.
Page 342 9-62 Driving and Operating The SBZA displays may remain on SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, UNAVAILABLE: This message See Radio Frequency Statement on or a bicycle or object is extending indicates that the SBZA system is page 13 16 for information out to either side of the vehicle.
Page 343: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-63 Rear Vision into R (Reverse), the video image WARNING (Continued) automatically appears on the inside Camera (RVC) rear view mirror. Once the driver Your judged distances using the shifts out of R (Reverse), the video This vehicle may have a Rear screen will differ from actual image automatically disappears Vision Camera system.
Page 344 9-64 Driving and Operating Vehicles With Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay that is received after screen button. The Rear Camera shifting out of R (Reverse) is System Options screen will display. approximately 10 seconds. The rear vision camera system is The delay can be cancelled by designed to help the driver when performing one of the following:...
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-65 Adjusting the Brightness and Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: Contrast of the Screen The navigation system may have 1. Make sure that URPA has not To adjust the brightness and a feature that lets the driver view been disabled.
Page 346 9-66 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages appears on the screen differs Service Rear Vision Camera from the actual distance. The area System: This message can display displayed by the camera is limited.
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-67 The back of the vehicle is in When the System Does Not The fast flash conditions are an accident, the position and used to protect the video Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera device from high temperature The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 348: Recommended Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel is unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel an important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 349: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
Driving and Operating 9-69 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the D 4814 in the United States or designed to operate on fuels that...
Page 350: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-70 Driving and Operating However, some gasolines contain Gasolines containing oxygenates, gasoline whether the fuel contains only the minimum amount of such as ethers and ethanol, and MMT. We recommend against additive required to meet U.S. reformulated gasolines might be the use of such gasolines.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-71 Many service stations will not To ensure quick starts in the E85 has less energy per liter have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) wintertime, the E85 fuel must be (gallon) than gasoline, so you will pump available. The U.S. formulated properly for your climate need to refill the fuel tank more Department of Energy has...
Page 352: Filling The Tank
9-72 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-73 When replacing the fuel cap, WARNING WARNING insert the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out on you if If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks. It will require you open the fuel cap too refueling, do not remove the more effort to turn the fuel cap on...
Page 354: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-74 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-75 Consider using a sway control. If the vehicle has the Side Blind For information on towing a disabled See Hitches in Towing Zone Alert (SBZA) system and vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Equipment on page 9 84. it doesn't seem to be working page 10 93.
Page 356 9-76 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer WARNING (Continued) hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, WARNING Fully open the air outlets lamps, tires and mirrors. If the on or under the instrument trailer has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-77 Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn The tow/haul mode may be used if out, the arrows on the instrument the transmission shifts too often. Hold the bottom of the steering panel will still flash for turns. It is See Tow/Haul Mode Light on wheel with one hand.
Page 358: Parking On Hills
9-78 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in WARNING (Continued) place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING If the engine has been left 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then running, the vehicle can move Parking the vehicle on a hill apply the parking brake and shift...
Page 359: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-79 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. only if all the steps in this section Trailer Towing 2.
Page 360 9-80 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in has only the driver but all required handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42...
Page 362 9-82 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-83 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight allowable tongue weight for the Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross...
Page 364: Towing Equipment
9-84 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's trailer combination, fully loaded for Weight Distributing Hitch the trip, getting individual weights Tires Adjustment for each of these items. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see Vehicle...
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-85 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn...
Page 366 9-86 Driving and Operating White: Ground Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Electric Brake Control Wiring Package Provisions Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed* These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* the trailer wiring package. These *The fuses for these two circuits provisions are for an electric brake are installed in the underhood...
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-87 Do not power both ITBC and Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul aftermarket controllers to control the when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer brakes at the same time. large or heavy load.
Page 368 9-88 Driving and Operating This symbol is located on the Trailer If the vehicle s brake, anti lock WARNING Brake Control Panel on vehicles brake or StabiliTrak systems are with an Integrated Trailer Brake not functioning properly, the ITBC Connecting a trailer that is not Control System.
Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-89 When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel referred to as trailer gain, available following: to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer The ITBC system is used only brakes. The Trailer Brake Control with trailers that are equipped Panel is used along with the Trailer with electric brakes.
Page 370 9-90 Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Page can All DIC warning and service TRAILER OUTPUT This is be displayed by performing any of messages must first be displayed any time a trailer with the following actions: acknowledged by the driver electric brakes is connected.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-91 There is a fault present in the while using the Manual Trailer Brake Use the following procedure to wiring to the electric trailer Apply Lever, the trailer output power correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each brakes (a CHECK TRAILER will be the greater of the two.
Page 372 9-92 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just TRAILER CONNECTED This on the DIC, - - - - - - will below the point of trailer wheel message will be briefly displayed disappear if there is no lock-up, indicated by trailer when a trailer with electric brakes is...
Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-93 If the disconnect occurs while 3. Wait ten seconds, then turn the If either the CHECK TRAILER the vehicle is moving, this ignition back to RUN. WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER message will continue until BRAKE SYSTEM message is 4.
Page 374: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-94 Driving and Operating Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package, Similar Equipment Add-Ons called RPO VYU. If the vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical provided certain weights, such as...
Page 375 Driving and Operating 9-95 Follow the snow plow Say, for example, you have a 318 kg Front axle reserve capacity is the manufacturer's (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight difference between the front Gross recommendations regarding of all occupants and cargo inside Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the rear ballast.
Page 376 9-96 Driving and Operating For example, adding a 318 kg (700 lb) snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 122 cm (4 ft) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 305 cm (10 ft), then: W = 318 kg (700 lb)
Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-97 This has the effect of reducing the The total vehicle reserve capacity WARNING (Continued) load on the front. However, the front for the vehicle can be found GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross in the lower right corner of the may be less than the front Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification/Tire label as shown...
Page 378 9-98 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection Bulb Replacement ..10-37 Operating Mode ... 10-23 Halogen Bulbs ....10-37 Engine Fan .
Page 380 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-59 Jump Starting ....10-88 For service and parts needs, Tire Inspection .
Page 381: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Proposition 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 382: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 3 53. nuts, bolts, and other Service Work Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 383: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 384 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 385: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 15. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 16. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 386 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could It is a good idea to check the engine be damaged. You should drain oil level at each fuel fill. In order to out the excess oil or limit driving get an accurate reading, the vehicle of the vehicle and seek a service...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-9 This certification mark indicates that If you are unsure whether the the oil has been approved to the oil is approved to the dexos dexos specification. specification, ask your service provider. Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event that dexos approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for...
Page 388: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care An oil of this viscosity grade will What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System provide easier cold starting for Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil the engine at extremely low elements that can be unhealthy for temperatures.
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-11 It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life the best conditions, the oil life System can be reset as follows: Life System system might indicate that an 1.
Page 390: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, scheduled maintenance intervals prepare the vehicle as follows: Fluid listed in Scheduled Maintenance on 1. Start the engine and park the page 11 2. Be sure to use the When to Check and Change vehicle on a level surface.
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-13 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the 1. Locate the transmission 5.
Page 392 10-14 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure See Engine Compartment transmission temperature is Overview on page 10 6 for more between 71°C and 93°C Use this procedure to check the information. (160°F and 200°F), add or drain transmission fluid level when the fluid as necessary to bring the transmission fluid temperature 2.
Page 393: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 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 394: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 395: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is is filled with DEX-COOL engine under the hood can start up even a leak. If you run the engine, it coolant.
Page 396 10-18 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle WARNING nothing else needs to be added. could be damaged.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-19 Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant surge tank.
Page 398 10-20 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure even a little they can...
Page 399: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 5. Replace the pressure cap. In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED Be sure the pressure cap is STOP ENGINE, ENGINE hand-tight and fully seated. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED 6. Verify coolant level after engine message comes on in the Driver is shut off and the coolant is Information Center (DIC) on the...
Page 400 10-22 Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment engine is overheating, both fans See Overheated Engine should be running. If they are not, WARNING Protection Operating Mode on do not continue to run the engine...
Page 401: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-23 Idles for long periods in traffic. If the warning continues, pull distances and/or towing a trailer over, stop, and park the vehicle in the overheat protection mode Tows a trailer. See Trailer right away. should be avoided. Towing on page 9 79.
Page 402: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care This improves fuel economy and or operation of the air conditioning When to Check Power Steering reduces fan noise. Under heavy system, the fans may change to Fluid vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/ high speed and an increase in fan It is not necessary to regularly or high outside temperatures, the noise may be heard.
Page 403: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 The level should be at the FULL Adding Washer Fluid Notice COLD mark. If necessary, add only When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer enough fluid to bring the level up to washer fluid, follow the fluid message on the DIC that the mark.
Page 404: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 405: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a to determine when to check the leak. If fluid is added when the brake fluid. See Scheduled linings are worn, there will be too Maintenance on page 11 2.
Page 406: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Battery hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the level is above the MIN but not over can badly damage brake hybrid supplement for more the MAX mark.
Page 407: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-29 Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case surface. WARNING If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can the fill plug hole, some lubricant will Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on burn you and gas that can...
Page 408: Front Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 409: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump Refer to Recommended Fluids area. Therefore, a reading taken and Lubricants on page 11 7 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
Page 410: Function Check
10-32 Vehicle Care For the 2500 series, the proper 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission level is from 0 mm to 13 mm brake and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control (0 in to 1/2 in) below the bottom See Parking Brake on Function Check of the fill plug hole, located at...
Page 411: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift engine. Without applying the to P (Park).
Page 412: Glass Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on 4. Replace the wiper blade. each side of the blade, and turn 5. Return the wiper blade assembly the blade assembly away from to the park rest position.
Page 413: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-35 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical The high-beam headlamps will be are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a headlamp aiming system.
Page 414 10-36 Vehicle Care 6. Turn on the low-beam 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw headlamps and place a piece until the headlamp beam is of cardboard or equivalent in aimed to the horizontal tape front of the headlamp not being line.
Page 415: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-37 Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate For the proper type of replacement (Manual) on page 2 10 or Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Liftgate (Power) on page 2 11.
Page 416: License Plate Lamp
10-38 Vehicle Care 4. Press the release tab, if bulb License Plate Lamp 2. Twist and pull the license plate socket has one, and turn the lamp assembly forward through bulb socket counterclockwise the molding opening. to remove it from the taillamp 3.
Page 417: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-39 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Electrical System Headlamp Wiring hybrid supplement for more information. Overload Windshield Wiper Motor Power Windows and Other Bulb The vehicle has fuses and circuit Exterior Lamp...
Page 418: Fuses And Circuit
10-40 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Although the circuit is protected Fuses and Circuit from electrical overload, overload Breakers An electrical overload may cause due to heavy snow or ice may the lamps to go on and off, or in cause wiper linkage damage. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the some cases to remain off.
Page 419: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-41 Look at the silver-colored band Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any inside the fuse. If the band is broken electrical component on the Fuse Block or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure vehicle may damage it. Always you replace a bad fuse with a new keep the covers on any electrical one of the identical size and rating.
Page 420 10-42 Vehicle Care...
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Driver Side Low-Beam Rear Windshield Washer features shown. Headlamp Fuses Usage Fuel Injectors, Ignition Engine Control Module Coils (Left Side) Right Trailer (Battery) Stop/Turn Lamp...
Page 422 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Windshield Wiper Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Cooling Fan 1 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) Center High-Mounted Automatic Level Control Stoplamp (CHMSL) Compressor Electric Adjustable Pedals Rear Defogger Heavy Duty Antilock Braking System Climate Controls Heated Mirrors...
Page 423: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Stud 1 (Trailer Connector LO/HID Battery Power) Front Fog Lamps Mid-Bussed Electrical LAMP Center 1 Air Conditioning Climate Control Blower CMPRSR Compressor Power Liftgate Module STRTR Starter Left Bussed Electrical...
Page 424 10-46 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 425: Block
Vehicle Care 10-47 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 426: Wheels And Tires
10-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness Circuit Connector Usage Breaker Usage Tires Headliner Passenger Side HEADLINER 3 Harness Power Window Circuit Your new vehicle comes with Connector 3 Breaker high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If Headliner Passenger Seat HEADLINER 2 Harness...
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-49 The low profile, wide tread WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) design is not recommended for off road driving. See Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires Off-Road Driving on page 9 7, same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the for additional information.
Page 428: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the (D) Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN) The letters and numbers Useful information about a tire section for more detail. following DOT code are the is molded into the sidewall.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-51 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, (D) DOT (Department of Load Limit Maximum load and service description. See the Transportation) that can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this Department of Transportation maximum pressure needed section for more detail.
Page 430: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care (G) Single Tire Maximum the tire size means a passenger bias ply construction; and the Load Maximum load that can vehicle tire engineered to letter B means belted bias ply be carried and the maximum standards set by the U.S. Tire construction.
Page 431: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-53 size means a light truck tire (D) Construction Code Tire Terminology and engineered to standards set letter code is used to indicate Definitions by the U.S. Tire and Rim the type of ply construction in Air Pressure The amount Association.
Page 432 10-54 Vehicle Care Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward the rim.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-55 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars alphanumeric code assigned to weight, accessory weight, and some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles.
Page 434: Tire Pressure
10-56 Vehicle Care UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Maximum Load on the Notice: Neither tire Grading Standards) A tire Tire Load on an individual tire underinflation nor information system that provides due to curb weight, accessory overinflation is good. consumers with ratings for a weight, occupant weight, and Underinflated tires, or tire's traction, temperature,...
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-57 A vehicle specific Tire and When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Loading Information label is tire valve stem. Press the tire Check your tires once a month attached to your vehicle. This gauge firmly onto the valve to or more.
Page 436: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction System tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly.
Page 437: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-59 alternate tires and wheels allow This vehicle may have a Tire pressure shown on the tire loading the TPMS to continue to function Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). information label. See Vehicle Load properly. The TPMS is designed to warn the Limits on page 9 23.
Page 438 10-60 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or label shows the size of the original Message not completed successfully equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-61 Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, front tire. wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger 5.
Page 440: Tire Inspection
10-62 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Any time you notice unusual cracked, cut, or snagged wear, rotate the tires as soon 10. Set all four tires to the deep enough to show cord or as possible and check wheel recommended air pressure fabric.
Page 441: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-63 After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as the Tire and Loading Information parts to which it is fastened, can maintenance, temperatures,...
Page 442: Buying New Tires
10-64 Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10 62 Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec system and Tire Rotation on page 10 62 for cause flat spots on the tires that considers over a dozen critical additional information.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-65 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) suddenly and cause a crash. Tires could explode during This vehicle may have a different improper service. Attempting to size spare than the road tires Use only radial-ply tires with mount or dismount a tire could (those originally installed on the the wheels on the vehicle.
Page 444: Uniform Tire Quality
10-66 Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment Uniform Tire Quality WARNING tires are listed on the Tire and Grading Loading Information label. See If different sized wheels are used, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable for more information about the Tire where applicable on the tire...
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-67 The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tread, winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 446: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-68 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-69 Notice: The wrong wheel can Used Replacement Wheels WARNING also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, WARNING Using the wrong replacement speedometer or odometer wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel calibration, headlamp aim, Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 448: Tire Chains
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has WARNING (Continued) P265/70R17 size tires, use tire If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see chains only where legal and Use another type of traction the Hybrid Supplement for more only when you must. Use chains device only if its manufacturer information.
Page 449: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-71 If a Tire Goes Flat be very bumpy and noisy, but you WARNING can still steer. Gently brake to a It is unusual for a tire to blowout stop, well off the road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting while you are driving, especially if under it to do maintenance or you maintain your vehicle's tires...
Page 450: Tire Changing
10-72 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, case position, be sure the if possible. Turn on the hazard transfer case is in a drive warning flashers.
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-73 The tools you will be using include the following: Regular Wheelbase Shown, 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to Extended Wheelbase Similar retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 1. Remove the tray to access the Jack tools by pulling up on the finger 3.
Page 452 10-74 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the Hoist End of Extension Tool following graphics and instructions: K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2.
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-75 5. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 454 10-76 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps Installing the Spare Tire by turning the wheel wrench 1. Do a safety check before counterclockwise. The plastic proceeding. See If a Tire Goes nut caps will be retained in the Flat on page 10 71 for more hub cap after it is removed from...
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-77 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Page 456 10-78 Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is WARNING on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack Raising the vehicle with the handle (B) and both jack handle jack improperly positioned can extensions (C).
Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 458 10-80 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a When you reinstall the regular WARNING (Continued) crisscross sequence as shown wheel and tire, you must also by turning the wheel wrench reinstall either the center cap or specification supplied by the clockwise.
Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-81 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) and Tools Refer to the following graphics and Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you: WARNING Hoist End of Extension Tool...
Page 460 10-82 Vehicle Care Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the open end of the 7.
Page 461 Vehicle Care 10-83 To store the tools, do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
Page 462: Secondary Latch System
10-84 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning secondary latch: the wrench counterclockwise This vehicle has an three or four turns. underbody-mounted tire hoist 4. Repeat this procedure at least assembly equipped with a two times.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-85 7. Place the bottom edge of the 8. Attach the jack handle, 9. Position the center lift point of jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), extension, and wheel wrench to the jack under the center of the separating them so that the jack the jack and place it (with the spare tire.
Page 464 10-86 Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning 13. Disconnect the jack handle 14. Turn the wheel wrench in the the wheel wrench from the jack and carefully hoist shaft hole in the bumper counterclockwise. Keep remove the jack. Use one hand clockwise to raise the cable lowering the jack until the to push against the spare while...
Page 465: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-87 Full-Size Spare Tire Notice: If the vehicle has After installing the spare tire on your four-wheel drive and the different vehicle, you should stop as soon as Your vehicle, when new, had a size spare tire is installed on the possible and make sure the spare fully-inflated spare tire.
Page 466: Jump Starting
10-88 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps WARNING could result in costly damage to For more information about the the vehicle that would not be Batteries can hurt you. They can vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty. be dangerous because: page 10 28.
Page 467 Vehicle Care 10-89 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If the radio or other 4. Open the hood on the so the jumper cables can reach, accessories are left on during the other vehicle and locate the but be sure the vehicles are jump starting procedure, they positive (+) and negative ( ) not touching each other.
Page 468 10-90 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. clothing and tools away from any Battery fluid contains acid that underhood electric fan.
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-91 5. Check that the jumper cables 8. Now connect the black do not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the get a shock. The vehicles could good battery.
Page 470 10-92 Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 471: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, What is the towing capacity see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? Be information.
Page 472 10-94 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles four-wheel drive vehicles with a with a Two Speed Automatic Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and single speed automatic transfer Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles case should not be towed with with a Single Speed Automatic all four wheels on the ground.
Page 473 Vehicle Care 10-95 After towing, see Shifting Out of automatic transfer case is towed WARNING Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive with the rear wheels on the for the proper procedure to take the ground, the transmission could Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle out of the Neutral position. be damaged.
Page 474 10-96 Vehicle Care To dolly tow a two wheel drive Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles 3. Shift the transmission to vehicle or a four-wheel drive with a Two Speed Automatic P (Park). vehicle with a single speed Transfer Case 4. Firmly set the parking brake. automatic transfer case, the vehicle must be towed with the WARNING...
Page 475 Vehicle Care 10-97 6. Shift the transfer case to Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the N (Neutral). See Shifting into dolly. the Ground) N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Drive . See Parking Brake on 7.
Page 476: Appearance Care
10-98 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Appearance Care WARNING Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly vehicle's transfer case into Weatherstrips tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle the rear: to roll even if the transmission is Silicone grease on weatherstrips will...
Page 477 Vehicle Care 10-99 or damage may occur and it High pressure car washes may If the vehicle has a basecoat/ would not be covered by the cause water to enter the vehicle. clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat warranty. Avoid using high pressure washes gives more depth and gloss to the closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the colored basecoat.
Page 478 10-100 Vehicle Care Exterior painted surfaces are Windshield, Backglass, and Aluminum Wheels subject to aging, weather and Wiper Blades Notice: Using strong soaps, chemical fallout that can take their chemicals, abrasive polishes, Clean the outside of the windshield toll over a period of years. To help cleaners, brushes, or cleaners and backglass with glass cleaner.
Page 479 Vehicle Care 10-101 The surface of these wheels is Tires Finish Damage similar to the painted surface of the To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be chemicals, abrasive polishes, repaired right away.
Page 480: Interior Care
10-102 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these Interior Care When cleaning the interior, only materials from the underbody use cleaners specifically designed The interior will continue to look its with plain water. Clean any areas for the surfaces being cleaned. best if it is cleaned often.
Page 481 Vehicle Care 10-103 Too much cleaner that saturates Dust may be removed from small To clean: the upholstery. buttons and knobs using a small 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white brush with soft bristles. Cleaners that contain solvents cloth with water or club soda. can damage the interior.
Page 482 10-104 Vehicle Care If the locally cleaned area gives any leather. Many commercial leather and are not recommended. Do impression that a ring formation may cleaners and coatings that are sold not use silicone or wax-based result, clean the entire surface. to preserve and protect leather products, or those containing may permanently change the...
Page 483: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-105 Wood Panels Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Use a clean cloth moistened in The original equipment floor warm, soapy water (use mild dish WARNING mats were designed for the washing soap). Dry the wood If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 484 10-106 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 485: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 486: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. The proper replacement parts, Scheduled See Recommended Fuel on fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance page 9 68. listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 and When the Change Engine Oil WARNING Maintenance Replacement Parts on Soon Message Displays...
Page 487 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection (or If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
Page 488 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Additional Required Services Once a Year lock cylinders, folding seat See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles hardware, and liftgate hinges, page 10 32. linkage, and handle pivot points Rotate tires.
Page 489 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Four wheel drive only: Transfer Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After case fluid change (severe inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles service) for vehicles mainly vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter driven when frequently towing hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 490 11-6 Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After if a power washer is used to First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles clean mud and dirt from the Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles underbody, care should be Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system drain, taken to not directly spray the...
Page 491: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 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 The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 492 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678).
Page 493: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 494: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 495 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 496 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 497: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is 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 498: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 499 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate.
Page 500: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 501: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 502 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be the decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 503: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware 1-800-263-3777 (English), write or e-mail GMC, the letter of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 504: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
01-800-466-0801 Storage for online service and Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0801 maintenance records. 1-800-268-6800 GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for All Overseas Locations nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) Please contact the local General Exclusive privileges and offers.
Page 505: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program www.gmc.com access to: GMC Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.gmccollection.com information on vehicles and Help Center current offers in your area. www.gmc.com/helpcenter...
Page 506: Program
13-6 Customer Information Model, year, color, and license General Motors of Canada also GMC and General Motors of plate number of the vehicle. has a Mobility Program. Call Canada Limited reserve the right 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) to limit services or payment to an Odometer reading, Vehicle for details.
Page 507 Services Specific to Road or Highway: Tow to the Assistance: If your trip is Canadian Purchased Vehicles nearest GMC dealer for warranty interrupted due to a warranty Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement service, or if the vehicle was in failure, incidental expenses is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 508: Program
13-8 Customer Information Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be Several Courtesy Transportation assistance cannot be provided scheduled into the service options are available to assist in right away, the Roadside department immediately, keep reducing inconvenience when Assistance advisor may driving it until it can be scheduled warranty repairs are required.
Page 509 Customer Information 13-9 to your destination with minimal Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program interruption of your daily schedule. Information The dealer may arrange to provide This includes one way or round trip you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle service within reasonable reimburse you for a rental vehicle shuttle service, may not be available...
Page 510: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts As a result, these parts may fit may also be used for repair. These poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If the vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from corrosion problems, and may not collision and it is damaged, vehicles that were total losses in...
Page 511 Customer Information 13-11 Vehicle license plate number. Insuring The Vehicle Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the lease carefully, as Vehicle make, model, and Protect your investment in the GM you may be charged at the end of model year. vehicle with comprehensive and the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 512: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-12 Customer Information Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control Owner Information required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices Owner publications are written be original equipment parts, either as long as the cost stays within specifically for owners and intended new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits.
Page 513: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 514: Government
General (1-800-462-8782), or write: performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call GMC Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33172 computer modules to monitor and...
Page 515: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 13-15 How far, if at all, the driver was Event Data Recorders To read data recorded by an EDR, pressing the accelerator and/or special equipment is required, and This vehicle has an Event Data brake pedal. access to the vehicle or the EDR is Recorder (EDR).
Page 516: Onstar
13-16 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
Page 517 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-98 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-45 Interior .
Page 518 INDEX Auxiliary Devices ....7-30 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-39 Cargo Axle, Front ....10-30 Fog Lamps .
Page 519 INDEX Cleaning Cruise Control ....9-56 Door Exterior Care ....10-98 Light .
Page 520 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Control System ....8-4 Gauge ..... .5-16 Engine .
Page 521 INDEX Front Fog Lamps Fuses General Information Light ......5-28 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 522 INDEX Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-9 LATCH System Heated Mirrors ....2-19 Replacing Parts After a Jump Starting .
Page 523 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Key and Lock ....5-42 Low Fuel Warning ... .5-27 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders .
Page 524 INDEX Online Owner Center ..13-4 Perchlorate Materials ® OnStar System ....1-29 Requirements, California ..10-3 Navigation Operation, Infotainment Personalization...
Page 525 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-20 Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-20 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Reclining Seatbacks .
Page 526 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Servicing the Airbag ... 3-51 Heated Front ....3-9 Shift Lock Control Function Safety Belts .
Page 527 INDEX i-11 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Third-Row Seats ....3-17 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Bulb Replacement ..10-37 Throttle, Adjustable .
Page 528 i-12 INDEX Trip Odometer ....5-13 Vehicle (cont.) Wheels Remote Start ....2-5 Turn and Lane-Change Alignment and Tire Signals .

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Vehicle Messages

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