Page 1 2007 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........203 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....206 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........20 ........234 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........22 Indicators ..........
Page 2 Noise Control System ......542 Maintenance Schedule ......619 Bulb Replacement ........ 543 Maintenance Schedule ......620 Windshield Wiper Blade Customer Assistance Information ..... 643 Replacement ........549 Customer Assistance and Tires ............. 550 Information ........644 Appearance Care ........597 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
If the vehicle is sold, leave GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, this manual in it so the new owner can use it. GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Right Front Passenger Position ....37 Manual Seats ..........9 Center Front Passenger Position Power Seats ..........10 (Regular Cab) .......... 37 Manual Lumbar ........... 11 Center Front Passenger Position Power Lumbar ..........
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in the Right What Will You See After an Front Seat Position (With Passenger Airbag Inﬂates? ........92 Sensing System) ........76 Airbag Off Switch ........93 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Passenger Sensing System ......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Lift the bar to unlock Manual Seats the seat. 2. Slide the seat to where you want it CAUTION: and release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats.
Page 11: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used located on the front of the driver seat lower to operate this feature are located on the cushion on the outboard side. Turn the knob outboard side of the seats.
Page 12: Heated Seats
Release the control when the lower seatback (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn reaches the desired level of lumbar support. on the heated seatback. Your vehicle may have a memory function which The light on the button will come on to indicate allows seat settings to be saved and recalled.
Page 13: Memory Seat, Mirrors, And Pedals
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall their positions. Your vehicle may have the memory package. Not all adjustable throttles and brake pedals The controls for this will have the ability to save and recall their feature are located on positions.
Page 14 Easy Exit Seat To stop recall movement of the memory function at any time, press one of the power seat controls, The control for this feature is located on the memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. adjustable pedal switch.
Page 15: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the Manual Reclining Seatbacks outboard side of the seat(s). CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 16 Power Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 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 17 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 18: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. The second row seats have head rests that can be adjusted up and down.
Page 19: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches Center Seat The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The the rear of the cab. seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/ storage area for the driver and passenger To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located when the center seat is not used.
Page 20: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull Rear Seat Operation (Full Bench) forward on it to make sure it is locked. Folding the Rear Seat To fold the seat down, do the following: 1.
Page 21: Rear Seat Operation (Split Bench)
Rear Seat Operation (Split Bench) CAUTION: Folding Rear Seat On a vehicle with a second row 60/40 split seat A safety belt that is improperly routed, not either side of the rear seat may be folded for properly attached, or twisted will not added cargo space.
Page 22: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 23 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast why: They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 24 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 25 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 26: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 27: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 28: Driver Position
Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to 4.
Page 29 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 34 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 35: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Shoulder belt height adjusters are available for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder.
Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
On the extended cabs, push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Extended Cab You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder After you move the adjuster to where you want it, belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low try to move it down, without squeezing the...
Page 37: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position (Regular Cab) To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on To learn how to wear the center front passenger’s page 28. safety belt properly, see Driver Position on The right front passenger’s safety belt works the page 28.
Page 38: Center Front Passenger Position (Crew And Extended Cab)
Center Front Passenger Position (Crew and Extended Cab) Lap Belt Your vehicle may have a center front seating position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 40 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 44. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 41: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides CAUTION: Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the belt is too loose.
Page 42 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies two edges of the belt into the slots of the ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt guide.
Page 43 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 44: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your assembly.
Page 45: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 46 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the CAUTION: shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Never do this. If the child is sitting in a seat next to a Here two children are wearing the same window, move the child toward the center of belt.
Page 47 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 48: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
Page 49 CAUTION: (Continued) Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 50 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 51: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 52 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 53 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 54 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child the Vehicle restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 55 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down in a crash if the child is not properly over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle secured in the child restraint.
Page 56: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than restraint would be very close to the the front seat. inﬂating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off We recommend that children be secured in a rear before using a rear-facing child restraint seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a...
Page 57 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we or the airbag off switch and you need to secure recommend that rear-facing child restraints not a rear-facing child restraint in the right front be transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag passenger’s seat, the passenger’s frontal airbag...
Page 58: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top Children (LATCH) tether anchors and attachments. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during Lower Anchors driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 59 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 that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 60 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor (Top Tether Anchor): Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Seating positions with two lower anchors. Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat For crew and extended cab models, the rear Regular Cab Front Seat outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between...
Page 61 Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar For crew and extended cab models, the top tether anchors are the loops located near the top of Regular Cab the seatback for each rear seating position. These Do not install a child restraint in the center seat loops will be used to route the top tether through, position.
Page 62 Do not secure a child restraint in the front passenger’s position if your vehicle has rear seats, CAUTION: (Continued) if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come child restraint is properly installed using with the child restraint say that the top tether the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety must be attached.
Page 63 Notice: Contact between the child restraint or CAUTION: (Continued) the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make sure when securing unused A child or others could be injured if this safety belts behind the child restraint that happens.
Page 64 Regular Cab Models 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends instructions and the following that the top tether be attached, attach and instructions: tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, If the position you are if your vehicle has one.
Page 65 Crew and Extended Cab Models 2. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to on page 70 or Securing a Child Restraint the lower anchors. If the child restraint does in the Right Front Seat Position (With not have lower attachments or the desired Passenger Sensing System) on page 76 for...
Page 66 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop), if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: Example —...
Page 67: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
2.2. When using a child restraint with a top 2.4. Tighten the top tether when and tether in the rear center position: as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. A. Route the top tether (B) through the center loop (A), and behind When the top tether is tightened, the the inboard passenger side anchor (loop) may bend.
Page 68 Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 69: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
7. Push and pull the restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 70: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right
Securing a Child Restraint in the Your switch may vary slightly. See Airbag Off Switch on page 93 for more on this, including Right Front Seat Position (With important safety information and illustrations of Airbag Off Switch) alternate switch designs. Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag.
Page 71 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right CAUTION: (Continued) front passenger’s seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with CAUTION: a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever A child in a rear-facing child restraint can possible.
Page 72 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint. See Where to Put the CAUTION: (Continued) Restraint on page 56. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat serviced, do not let anyone whom the position, move the seat as far back as it will go national government has identiﬁed as a before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 73 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt the instructions that came with the child restraint. through or around the restraint.
Page 74 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 75 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the CAUTION: position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top If the right front passenger’s airbag is tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower turned off for a person who is not in a risk Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Page 76: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) A child in a rear-facing child restraint can Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A be seriously injured or killed if the right rear seat is a safer place to secure a front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 77 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure CAUTION: (Continued) the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as If you need to secure a forward-facing the instructions say.
Page 78 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 79 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 58.
Page 80: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right
Securing a Child Restraint in the If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to Right Front Seat Position (Heavy make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not Duty Crew Cab Only) pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 81 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt (LATCH) on page 58. through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 82 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 83: Airbag System
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different Your vehicle may have the following airbags: directions to be sure it is secure. • A roof-mounted rollover airbag for the driver and right front passenger. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 84 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right CAUTION: front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near You can be severely injured or killed in a frontal crashes.
Page 85 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Everyone in your vehicle should wear a Anyone who is up against, or very close safety belt properly — whether or not to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be there is an airbag for that person. seriously injured or killed.
Page 86: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 250 for more information.
Page 87 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the If your vehicle has a roof-mounted rollover airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 88 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag 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. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 89: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to (like a wall).
Page 90 The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle certiﬁcation label on the rear edge of the driver’s design. Roof-mounted airbags are not intended door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 425 to inﬂate in rear impacts. Both roof-mounted for more information. rollover airbags will deploy when either side of the Single Stage Airbags vehicle is struck, during a rollover, or in a...
Page 91: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal above or below this range. Vehicle’s with dual collisions, even belted occupants can contact the stage airbags also have a sensor which enables steering wheel or the instrument panel.
Page 92: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize dust in the air. This dust could cause an airbag inﬂated.
Page 93: Airbag Off Switch
Airbag Off Switch In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle If one of the switches pictured in the following deformation. Additional windshield breakage may illustrations is located in your glove box, your also occur from the right front passenger vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can airbag.
Page 94 Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s ride in the front seat because: position is a member of a passenger risk group •...
Page 95 CAUTION: If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there.
Page 96 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger’s airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a United States...
Page 97: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or If your vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the symbol for off, will be visible. See Passenger the following illustrations, then your vehicle has Airbag Status Indicator on page 252.
Page 98 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because CAUTION: (Continued) the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child CAUTION: restraints be secured in the rear seat,...
Page 99 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn child restraint following the child restraint off the right front passenger’s airbag if: manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied (With Airbag Off Switch) on page 70 or Securing a •...
Page 100 The passenger sensing system is designed to Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s this position for two to three minutes. This will airbag anytime the system senses that a person of allow the system to detect that person and then adult size is sitting properly in the right front enable the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 101 See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the A thick layer of additional material, such as a Index for additional information about the blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such importance of proper restraint use. as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
Page 102: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: (Continued) Vehicle Avoid yellow connectors. They are Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in probably part of the airbag system. Be several places around your vehicle. You do sure to follow proper service procedures, not want the system to inﬂate while someone is and make sure the person performing...
Page 103 If you have any questions about this, you Because I have a disability, I have to get should contact Customer Assistance before my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers whether this will affect my airbag system? and addresses for Customer Assistance Changing or moving any parts of the are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction...
Page 104: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, or the side impact airbag covering on the...
Page 105: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to After a Crash have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system CAUTION: was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 106 ✍ NOTES...
Page 107: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............109 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..132 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..110 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 132 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Ignition Positions ........133 Operation ..........111 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 134 Starting the Engine ........
Page 108 Section 2 Features and Controls Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Storage Areas ..........196 Compass and Temperature Display ..173 Glove Box ..........196 Outside Manual Mirrors ......174 Cupholder(s) ..........196 Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors ....... 175 Instrument Panel Storage Area ....197 Outside Power Mirrors .......
Page 109: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a...
Page 110: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Your vehicle has one double-sided key System for the ignition and all door locks. If the vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 111: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter System Operation does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked •...
Page 112 There are other conditions which can affect the (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the performance of the transmitter. See Remote doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 110. Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred.
Page 113 Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn The vehicle can have a maximum of eight signal lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound transmitters matched to it.
Page 114 The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do message in the vehicle’s DIC will display if the the following: RKE transmitter battery is low. See “REPLACE 1. Use a ﬂat object with a thin edge into the BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY”...
Page 115 Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, you will Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. need to manually turn the heated seats on and off. This feature allows you to start the engine See Heated Seats on page 12 for additional from outside of the vehicle.
Page 116 After entering the vehicle during a remote start, (Remote Start): Press and release the lock insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle. button and then press and hold the remote start button to start the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,...
Page 117 Remote Start Ready The additional ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start. If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle Once two remote starts, or a single remote start start feature, it may have the remote start with one time extension has been done, the ready feature.
Page 118: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. CAUTION: • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down Unlocked doors can be dangerous. or stop your vehicle.
Page 119: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. The power door lock switches are located on the You can program this feature using the Driver armrest on the front doors. Information Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC (Unlock): Press the side of the switch with the Buttons) on page 289.
Page 120: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless prevent passengers from opening the rear entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the doors from the inside.
Page 121: Rear Doors
Rear Doors To open a rear access door from the inside, the Extended Cab front door must be opened ﬁrst. Then, use Your vehicle may have a rear access door(s) that the handle located allows easier access to the rear area of the on the inside of the rear extended cab.
Page 122: Tailgate
Tailgate On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while CAUTION: pulling the tailgate toward you. To shut the tailgate, ﬁrmly push it upward until it It is extremely dangerous to ride on the latches.
Page 123 Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. The tailgate can be removed to allow for different On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, loading situations. Although the tailgate can be raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the removed without assistance, you may want closed position prior to removing the left edge.
Page 124: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 125: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from If your vehicle has power windows, the controls extreme heat in warm or hot weather and are located on each of the side doors in the front...
Page 126: Power Sliding Rear Window
Express Down Windows Power Sliding Rear Window The driver and front passenger windows also have an express down feature that allows the windows CAUTION: to be lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express down mode.
Page 127: Sun Visors
The power sliding rear window cannot be operated CAUTION: (Continued) manually. Press the rear of the switch to open the window. Press the front of the switch to close the window. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent Sun Visors unintentional operation of the windows.
Page 128: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If a door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent horn will chirp and the lights will ﬂash. If the key alarm system. is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm will go...
Page 129 ® PASS-Key III+ If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter or ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio by placing the key in the ignition and turning it frequency subject to Federal Communications to START.
Page 130: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® PASS-Key III+ Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition ® Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized key. At this time, you may also want to check the Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ®...
Page 131 See your dealer or a locksmith who can service 5. The security light will turn off once the key ® PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that is cut has been programmed. exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. 6.
Page 132: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Page 133: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the ACCESSORY ignition position and the RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting.
Page 134: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Starting the Engine Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, information.
Page 135 Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, Cranking System. This feature assists especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much in starting the engine and protects components.
Page 136: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to conﬁrm the adjustment is right for you. If your vehicle has this feature, you can change While driving, make only small adjustments. the position of the throttle and brake pedals. No adjustment to the pedals can be made when This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) or while using...
Page 137 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your CAUTION: vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle Plugging the cord into an ungrounded may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord.
Page 138: Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management™ There are several different positions for the shift lever. Your vehicle’s V8 engine may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing your vehicle to...
Page 139 When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in CAUTION: the effort to shift out of Park. See Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into If you have Four-Wheel Drive, your vehicle Park (P) on page 163 for more information.
Page 140 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It not connect with the wheels. To restart when provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. you need more power for passing, and you are: Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is •...
Page 141 This shift stabilization feature is designed to When temperatures are very cold, the Allison ® ® determine, before making an upshift, if the engine Transmission and Hydra-Matic 6-Speed is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing transmission’s gear shifting could be delayed things such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and providing more stable shifts until the engine warms vehicle load.
Page 142 ® ® SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed For an Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic even more than THIRD (3) without using your 6-Speed transmission, this position reduces brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can vehicle speed without using your brakes. You can help control your speed as you go down steep use it for major/severe downgrades and off-road mountain roads, but then you would also want to...
Page 143 ® Range Selection Mode (Allison To use this feature, do the following: ® Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Transmission) 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for your current driving conditions.
Page 144: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is not available when the Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 144. While using the Range Selection mode feature, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission.
Page 145 ® Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing ® or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic increased performance, vehicle control, and Transmission) transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever.
Page 146 Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing the Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul button, located on the end of the shift lever. Mode is selected and you are not in the Range When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument Selection Mode.
Page 147: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Manual Transfer Case If your vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using Four-Wheel Drive.
Page 148 A Four-Wheel Drive Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in indicator light comes on four-wheel drive for an extended period of time when you shift into can cause premature wear on your vehicle’s four-wheel drive and the powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry front axle engages.
Page 149 A parking brake symbol N (NEUTRAL): Shift to this setting only when is located next to the your vehicle needs to be towed. See Recreational N (NEUTRAL) symbol Vehicle Towing on page 439 or Towing Your as a reminder to set the Vehicle on page 439 parking brake before (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is...
Page 150 When Using the Manual Transfer Case Shifting from Two-Wheel-Drive High to Four-Wheel-Drive High • Shifting should be made using quick motions. Shifting slowly may make it more • Shifts between Two-Wheel-Drive High and difficult to shift. Four-Wheel-Drive High can be made at any vehicle speed.
Page 151 Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low • Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low with the vehicle at a stop may be more difficult. You Notice: Shifting the transfer case into may be unable to complete the shift to Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at speeds Four-Wheel-Drive Low, and will end up in faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause NEUTRAL.
Page 152 Electronic Transfer Case You can choose among four driving settings: Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you The transfer case knob are in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy is located next to the when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. steering column.
Page 153 If the SERVICE 4–Wheel Drive message stays on, (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting also you should take your vehicle to your dealer for engages the front axle and delivers extra service. See “Service 4–Wheel Drive message” torque. You may never need this setting. It sends under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 279.
Page 154 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low You must wait for the Four-Wheel-Drive Low indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain on before To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to shifting your transmission in gear. Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High, Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission before the requested mode indicator light has...
Page 155 If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel-Drive High, 5. Shift the transfer case to or Two-Wheel-Drive High switch position when Two-Wheel-Drive High. your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High NEUTRAL till it stops and hold it for indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds but will 10 seconds.
Page 156 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: case to enter the shift protection mode. This will 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular protect the transfer case from possible damage brake pedal.
Page 157 Use the dial to shift into and out of AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This Four-Wheel Drive. setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. When driving your You can choose among ﬁve driving settings: vehicle in AUTO, the front axle is engaged, but Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you the vehicle’s power is sent only to the front are in.
Page 158 N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting also NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See engages the front axle and delivers extra Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 439 or torque. You may never need this setting. It sends Towing Your Vehicle on page 439 for more maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 159 Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer position. This can be done at any speed, except case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, when shifting from Four-Wheel-Drive Low.
Page 160 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low It is typical for your vehicle to exhibit signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump when shifting To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to between Four-Wheel-Drive Low and Four-Wheel-Drive High, AUTO or Four-Wheel-Drive High ranges or from NEUTRAL Two-Wheel-Drive High, your vehicle must be with the engine running.
Page 161 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: 5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular Drive High.
Page 162: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, pedal down with your right foot. Push down with the parking brake symbol, to release the the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 163: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see It can be dangerous to get out of your Towing a Trailer on page 445.
Page 164 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine CAUTION: (Continued) Running And, if you leave the vehicle with the CAUTION: engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle injured.
Page 165: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, lock control system which locks the shift lever the weight of the vehicle may put too much force in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.
Page 166: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 167: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 168: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 169: Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror CAUTION: ® with OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, the case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level roll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 170 Temperature and Compass Display To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following: Press the on/off button, located to the far 1. Press and hold the on/off button for left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature approximately four seconds until either a display on or off.
Page 171 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Calibration The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on The compass may need calibration if one of the automatically each time the ignition is started. following occurs: To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display the following: does not show a compass heading, N for...
Page 172 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 173: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Cleaning the Mirror Temperature Display When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or The temperature can be displayed by pressing the similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do compass/temperature button. Pressing the not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror compass/temperature button once brieﬂy, will as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the toggle the display reading on and off.
Page 174: Outside Manual Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Variance See “Compass Variance” under Automatic On/Off: Press this button to turn the automatic ® Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar , Compass dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to and Temperature Display on page 169 for more the left of the button will turn on to indicate when information.
Page 175: Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors These mirrors can be manually folded forward or rearward. The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver’s preferred position for better vision.
Page 176: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Manual Folding The mirrors can be manually folded inward to If your vehicle is prevent damage when going through an automatic equipped with outside car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the power mirrors, the vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position, controls are located on push outward.
Page 177: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Convex Mirror Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The passenger’s side mirror may have convex If your vehicle is glass. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more equipped with outside can be seen from the driver’s seat. power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s CAUTION: door armrest.
Page 178 Automatic Dimming If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic position.
Page 179 Heated Mirrors Convex Mirror The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off is located on the climate control panel. Press CAUTION: this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of A convex mirror can make things (like ice, snow, and condensation.
Page 180: Onstar System
® ® ® OnStar System OnStar Owners Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s ® OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, ® contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or ®...
Page 181 ® Available Services with Safe & OnStar Hands-Free Calling ® Sound Plan ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment ® OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully (AACN) (If equipped) integrated into the vehicle, and can be used ®...
Page 182 ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works ® ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar In order to provide you with OnStar services, ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability access location-based weather, local traffic reports, of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
Page 183 ® OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle Your vehicle must have a working electrical ® is in a place where OnStar has an agreement system (including adequate battery power) for the ® with a wireless service provider for service in that OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 184: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System System Identiﬁcation Your vehicle may have a Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round LED indicator lights above Determine which Universal Home Remote your the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the vehicle has and then read the pages following for instructions under Universal Home Remote System instructions on programming your speciﬁc system.
Page 185: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 186 Programming the Universal Home Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Remote System Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to Follow these steps to program up to have another person available to assist you in three devices: the programming steps 1.
Page 187 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener then rapidly after Universal Home Remote receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” successfully receives the frequency signal or “Smart” button. This can usually be from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 188 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter The indicator light will come on while the signal is signals to time out or quit after several seconds being transmitted.
Page 189: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
Reprogramming a Single Universal Universal Home Remote System Home Remote Button Operation (With Three Round LED) To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button.
Page 190 Read the instructions completely before attempting Programming a garage door opener involves to program the transmitter. Because of the steps time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure involved, it may be helpful to have another before you begin. If you do not follow these person available to assist you in programming the actions, the device will time out and you will have transmitter.
Page 191 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the universal home remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds.
Page 192 Programming Universal Home Follow these steps to program up to three devices: Remote — Fixed Code Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 193 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: •...
Page 194 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 195 Reprogramming Universal Home 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the Remote Buttons same time. The indicator lights will turn on. You can reprogram any of the three buttons by 6.
Page 196: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Your vehicle may have a cover on the top of each bed side. To access the stake pockets below, you must cut out the square and remove it. Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of the handle.
Page 197: Instrument Panel Storage Area
Instrument Panel Storage Area Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have an instrument panel Your vehicle may have an upper and lower center storage area. It is located above the glove box. console storage area with cupholders. To open, press and hold the driver’s side of the To access the upper storage area, pull lever (A) up.
Page 198: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to ﬁt inside be used to load things on top of the vehicle. the crossrails and siderails to spread the load.
Page 199: Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders.
Page 200: Sunroof
Sunroof The rails are notched at each end which allows the tie-downs to be removed and placed on If your vehicle has a power sliding sunroof, the another rail. To remove, pull the locator pin out ignition needs to be turned to RUN, or the and slide the tie-down to the end of the rail Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be and pull back.
Page 201: Crew Cab
Crew Cab Open: From the vent position, the sunroof can be fully opened either manually or by using the If your vehicle is a express-open feature. To open manually, press the crew cab, there are rear of the switch to the ﬁrst depression and hold two sunroof switches until the sunroof has reached the desired position.
Page 202 Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open Anti-Pinch Feature (Crew Cab Only): If an the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of object is in the path of the sunroof while it the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the automatically.
Page 203 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......206 Puddle Lamps ........... 224 Instrument Panel Overview Fog Lamps ..........224 (Base/Uplevel version) ......206 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ....225 Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Brightness ...... 225 (Premium version) ........209 Dome Lamps ..........
Page 204 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..246 Fog Lamp Light ......... 265 Instrument Panel Cluster ......247 Cruise Control Light ........265 Speedometer and Odometer ...... 248 Highbeam On Light ........265 Trip Odometer ........... 248 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ......
Page 205 Section 3 Instrument Panel Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Theft-Deterrent Feature ......368 Six-Disc CD Player) ....... 339 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....368 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio Reception ........369 DVD Player) ........... 345 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....
Page 206: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview (Base/Uplevel version)
Page 207 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If page 245. Equipped). See Towing a Trailer on page 445. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn J. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 212.
Page 208 R. Ashtray (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and U. Climate Control System. See Climate Control Cigarette Lighter on page 233. System (With Air Conditioning ) on page 234 or Climate Control System (Heater Only) on ® S. StabiliTrak Button (If Equipped). See page 237 and Dual Automatic Climate Control ®...
Page 209: Instrument Panel Overview (Premium Version)
Instrument Panel Overview (Premium version) A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument page 245. Panel Cluster on page 247. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 212. Warning Flashers on page 211.
Page 210 E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Q. Horn. See Horn on page 211. Operation on page 138. R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Controls on page 368. Tow/Haul Mode on page 144. S.
Page 211: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up They also let police know you have a problem. at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash behind your vehicle.
Page 212: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The tilt wheel will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 213: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster The turn signal has two upward (for right) and will ﬂash in the two downward (for left) positions. These positions direction of the turn or allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. lane change.
Page 214: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a This feature lets you use your high-beam mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL you want to pass.
Page 215: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. blades before using them.
Page 216: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from the off setting to the If your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield high speed setting according to the weather wipers, the moisture sensor is located next to the conditions.
Page 217: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer The button is located in the switchbank under the climate controls. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Push the heated washer ﬂuid button to activate Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system.
Page 218: Cruise Control
® Cruise Control If your vehicle has an Allison automatic transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise ® Grade Braking (Allison Transmission ) under Tow/Haul Mode on page 144 for an explanation of CAUTION: how cruise control interacts with the range selection mode, tow/haul and grade braking systems.
Page 219 (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light is on CAUTION: when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. If you leave your cruise control on when + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button you are not using cruise, you might hit a to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to button and go into cruise when you do not...
Page 220 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using cruise Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle control: speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous •...
Page 221: Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, PARK (P). the cruise control set speed memory is erased. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this Exterior Lamps position to automatically turn on the headlamps at...
Page 222: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps following: or parking lamps are manually turned on and • Parking Lamps your ignition is off and a door is open. To disable •...
Page 223: Automatic Headlamp System
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will The system may also turn on the headlamps when be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast will not be on. The instrument panel back weather, or a tunnel.
Page 224: Puddle Lamps
Fog Lamps To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the control to the off position. (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, You may be able to turn off your Automatic the button is located on the instrument panel Headlamp System.
Page 225: Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp For further information on roof mount emergency lamp installation, please visit the GM Upﬁtter If your vehicle has this feature, this button includes website at www.gmupﬁtters.com or contact wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualiﬁed your dealer.
Page 226: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Entry Lighting The dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Your vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. The dome lamps can also be turned on by When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will turning the knob, located next to the exterior lamps come on if the dome override button is in the control, clockwise to the farthest position.
Page 227: Cargo Lamp
Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in When the battery’s state of charge is low, the other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, press voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge the button located next to the lamp. back in.
Page 228: Battery Run-Down Protection
Ultrasonic Rear Parking EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s Assist (URPA) output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking power, whenever needed.
Page 229 The URPA display is located near the CAUTION: passenger side rear window and can The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) be seen by looking over system does not replace driver vision. your right shoulder. URPA does not: • Operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 230: How The System Works
How the System Works when Backing The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). If the vehicle If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects has a Driver Information Center (DIC), PARK objects close to the rear bumper.
Page 231 When the System Does Not Seem to • The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So, be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free Work Properly of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning If the URPA system will not activate due to a instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST page 601.
Page 232: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
For Driver Information Center messages related to To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. URPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on When not in use, always cover the outlet with the page 279. protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.
Page 233: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other Your vehicle may have a front ashtray located near components from working as they should. The the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door repairs would not be covered by your to open it.
Page 234: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Climate Control System (With Air Use the right knob to select from the Conditioning) following modes: The right knob can be positioned between With this system you can control the heating, two modes to select a combination of those cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 235: Defogging And Defrosting
The recirculation mode can be turned off by (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the pressing the outside air button, or by turning outside air mode on. When the button is pressed, off the ignition. an indicator light will come on. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout the vehicle.
Page 236 Rear Window Defogger Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. If your vehicle has a rear window defogger it uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Page 237: Climate Control System (Heater Only)
Climate Control System Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase (Heater Only) or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. With this system you can control the heating, Use the right knob to select from the cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. following modes: The right knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those...
Page 238: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Defogging and Defrosting Dual Automatic Climate Control System Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool With this system, you can control the heating, window glass. This can be minimized if the climate cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle.
Page 239 Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Automatic Operation Controls AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is The driver and passenger side temperature active the system will control the inside buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. air coming through the system on the driver or Use the steps below to place the entire system in passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 240 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. (On/Off): Press this button to turn off the climate control system. Outside air will still enter the To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. This (23°C) temperature setting and allow about direction can be changed by pressing the mode 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Page 241 Pressing one of these buttons when the system is (Bi-Level): Air is directed partly to the off will turn the system on. Pressing one of instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. A these buttons when in automatic control will place little air is directed towards the windshield and the fan under manual control.
Page 242: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning The recirculation mode cannot be used with ﬂoor, defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light will ﬂash (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn three times and then turn off. The air conditioning the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and compressor will also come on when this mode is off.
Page 243 Sensors The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. 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.
Page 244 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high directs a portion of the air to the windshield and side humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window window vents and some to the ﬂoor vents.
Page 245: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, adhere anything to the defogger grid lines snow, or any other obstruction, such as in the rear glass.
Page 246: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often Indicators gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your This part describes the warning lights and gages on vehicle.
Page 247: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown. Canada, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know ®...
Page 248: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The trip odometer can tell you how far your miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip (km/h).
Page 249: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light (1500 Series) When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or people to buckle their safety belts. The driver START, a chime will sound for several seconds safety belt light will also come on and stay on for to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety...
Page 250: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light Airbag Off Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The has a passenger airbag status indicator located system checks the airbag’s electrical system for in the overhead console.
Page 251 This light will go off when you turn the airbag on. See Airbag Off Switch on page 93 for more on CAUTION: this, including important safety information. If the airbag readiness light ever comes CAUTION: on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 252: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). See Airbag Off Switch on page 93 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at United States Canada...
Page 253 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have Even though the passenger sensing a rear-facing child restraint installed in the system is designed to turn off the right right front passenger’s seat, it means that front passenger’s frontal airbag if the the passenger sensing system has not system detects a rear-facing child turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 254: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the If this light comes on passenger sensing system. See your when the engine is dealer/retailer for service.
Page 255: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage charging system light will come on. See Charging System Light on page 254 for more information. The voltmeter gage may also read lower when in Your vehicle may have fuel economy mode. This is normal. a voltmeter gage. Readings outside the normal operating range may also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the...
Page 256: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come With the ignition on, the brake system warning on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn light will come on when you set the parking brake.
Page 257: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. A chime Warning Light will sound when the light stays on. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have With the Anti-Lock brakes, but you do not have ABS.
Page 258: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If equipped, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a United States Canada problem.
Page 259: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages This light comes on on page 279 for more information. brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 260: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, the emission controls Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead Your vehicle has a to costly repairs that might not be covered by computer which...
Page 261 This light should come on, as a check to show If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, you it is working, when the ignition is on and the see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. engine is not running. If the light does not If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do come on, have it repaired.
Page 262 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The Some state/provincial and local governments have condition will usually be corrected when the or may begin programs to inspect the emission electrical system dries out.
Page 263: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See “OIL PRESSURE LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 279 and Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 500.
Page 264: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow This light will come on the maintenance schedule in this manual for brieﬂy when you start changing engine oil.
Page 265: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light The fog lamp light will This light comes on come on when the fog when the high-beam lamps are in use. headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on The light will go out when the fog lamps are page 214 for more information.
Page 266: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as This light comes on soon as possible. when the Tow/Haul When the fuel tank is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW mode has been message will appear.
Page 267: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). This light, under the fuel gage, will come on The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It brieﬂy when you also displays warning messages if a system are starting the engine.
Page 268: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons (With DIC Buttons) The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information information, below explains the operation of this system. customization, and The DIC has different displays which can be set/reset buttons.
Page 269 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) through the following menu items: system, trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Odometer Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, Tire...
Page 270 Fuel Range The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE odometer to the number of miles (kilometers) displays. This display shows the approximate driven since the ignition was last turned on.
Page 271 Average Economy To start the timer, press the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. The display will show the Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY amount of time that has passed since the timer was displays. This display shows the approximate last reset, not including time the ignition is off.
Page 272 Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Vehicle Information Menu Items Management™ Indicator (Vehicle Information): Press this button to If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel scroll through the following menu items: button until INST ECONOMY V8 MODE displays. This display shows the current fuel Oil Life economy at a particular moment and will change Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE...
Page 273 Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected yourself after each oil change. It will not reset by the system while driving, a message advising itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire display accidentally at any time other than will appear in the display.
Page 274 Relearn Remote Key OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected. This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To may appear in the OUTPUT display.
Page 275: Dic Operation And Displays (Without Dic Buttons)
Blank Display the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, oil life, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) This display shows no information. system programming for vehicles with a TPM system, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter DIC Operation and Displays programming, and display language. (Without DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following...
Page 276 Trip Odometer display will show 5 miles (8 km). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. displays. This display shows the current distance If the retro-active reset feature is activated after traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving,...
Page 277 To adjust this setting, see “Integrated Trailer See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 500. In Brake Control System” under Towing a Trailer on addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the page 445 for more information. oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
Page 278 Relearn Remote Key Language To access this display, the vehicle must be in This display allows you to select the language in PARK (P). This display allows you to match which the DIC messages will appear. To select Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your a language, do the following: vehicle.
Page 279: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, driver that the status of the vehicle has changed ®...
Page 280 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK TRAILER WIRING If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake system, this message displays when the Control (ITBC) system, this message may display pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires need and a chime may sound when one of the to be checked.
Page 281 ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn TURNED OFF the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the This message displays when the engine coolant trailer and turn the ignition back on.
Page 282 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the engine is overheating, severe engine damage vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid may occur.
Page 283 FUEL LEVEL LOW OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the Notice: If you drive your vehicle while fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine See Fuel Gage on page 266 and Fuel on page 488 damage may occur.
Page 284 PARK ASSIST OFF REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking This message displays while you are matching a Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to started, this message displays to remind the your vehicle.
Page 285 SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This message displays if a problem occurs with See your dealer. the four-wheel-drive system. If this message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 286 SERVICE PARK ASSIST vehicle to your dealer before turning off the ® engine. See PASS-Key III+ Operation on If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking page 130 for more information. Assist (URPA) system, this message displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM if there is a problem with the URPA system.
Page 287 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 422.
Page 288 TIGHTEN GAS CAP TRACTION CONTROL OFF ® This message may display along with the check If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message engine light on the instrument panel cluster if displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. See is turned off.
Page 289: Dic Vehicle Customization (With Dic Buttons)
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield Notice: If you drive your vehicle while washer ﬂuid is low. Fill the windshield washer ﬂuid the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine transmission temperature warning is displayed Compartment Overview on page 498 for the on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,...
Page 290 Feature Settings Menu Items The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but The following are customization features that allow may have been changed from their default you to program settings to the vehicle: state since then.
Page 291 AUTO DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. This feature allows you to select when the Press the set/reset button once to access the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See settings for this feature. Then press the Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 119 customization button to scroll through the for more information.
Page 292 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. This feature allows you to select whether or not to Choose one of the available settings and press turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC also allows you to select which doors and to select it.
Page 293 HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second Press the customization button until REMOTE press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior the settings for this feature.
Page 294 DELAY DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. On vehicles with a crew cab, this feature allows Choose one of the available settings and press you to select whether or not the locking of the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC the vehicle’s doors will be delayed.
Page 295 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until feature. The current setting will remain. the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Choose one of the available settings and press Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC...
Page 296 LOUD: The chime volume will be set to a DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s outside mirror will loud level. be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is Choose one of the available settings and press...
Page 297 EASY EXIT SEAT NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to Choose one of the available settings and press select your preference for the automatic easy exit the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC seat feature.
Page 298 REMOTE START ON: The driver’s seat and, on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to stored driving position when the unlock button on turn the remote start off or on. The remote the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is start feature allows you to start the engine from pressed.
Page 299 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the This feature allows you to exit the feature customization features back to their factory settings menu. default settings. Press the customization button until PRESS Press the customization button until FACTORY EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 300: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
Page 301: Setting The Time
• Setting the Time Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and AM-FM Radio with Optional CD Player adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite If your vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an radio stations using the presets and steering optional CD player, it has a clock button for setting wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Page 302 MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Changing the Time and Date Default Settings Single CD and DVD Player You can change the time default setting from If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default CD and DVD player, it has a clock button for setting from month/day/year to day/month/year.
Page 303 MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default Settings If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD You can change the time default setting from player, the radio has a MENU button instead of 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default the clock button to set the time and date.
Page 304: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio (Information): Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. (Clock): Your vehicle has a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off.
Page 305 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Bass/Treble: To adjust the bass or treble, press To scan presets within the current selected band, the tune knob or the EQ button until the desired press and hold either seek arrow for four seconds tone control label displays.
Page 306: Radio With Cd (Base)
Radio with CD (Base) (Clock): Your vehicle has a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off. See Setting the Time on page 301 for more information.
Page 307 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To scan presets within the current selected band, press and hold either seek arrow for four seconds BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a or treble, press the tune knob button or the stored preset, plays for a few seconds if a strong EQ pushbutton until the desired tone control label signal is present, then goes to the next stored...
Page 308 Radio Messages If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of Loc (Locked): This message displays while the recording, the quality of the music that has been ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. recorded, and the way the CD-R has been Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 309 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a pushbutton to advance playback quickly within a personal computer and a description label is track.
Page 310 • BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the upside down. radio for future listening. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
Page 311 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. You might need to located on the lower right side of the faceplate. do additional volume adjustments from the This is not an audio output;...
Page 312: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly.
Page 313 Playing the Radio Finding a Station (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, system on and off. FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio increase or decrease the volume.
Page 314 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, be programmed as favorites using the MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station button to display additional text information frequency labels and by using the radio favorites related to the current FM-RDS or XM™...
Page 315 The number of favorites pages can be setup using the desired label. Turn the tune knob clockwise or the MENU button. To setup the number of counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted favorites pages, perform the following steps: setting. The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either the SEEK, FWD 1.
Page 316 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM™ control labels display.
Page 317 Radio Messages Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired Calibration Error: The audio system has been category, perform the following: calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio setup menu.
Page 318 Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears on the CD. As each new track starts to play, LOAD : Press this button to load CDs into the the track number displays. When more than one CD is in the radio, the desired CD to be played CD player.
Page 319 Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, eject button for two seconds to eject all discs. or an attempt is made to play scratched or (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the damaged CDs, the CD player could be...
Page 320 RDM (Random): With the random setting, the BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio tracks can be listened to in random, rather when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the than sequential order, on one CD or all CDs in a radio for future listening.
Page 321 CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack CHECK DISC: If this message displays and/or located on the lower right side of the faceplate. the CD comes out, it could be for one of the This is not an audio output;...
Page 322: Radio With Cd And Dvd (Mp3)
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3) (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments might be needed from the portable device if the volume does not go loud or soft enough.
Page 323 Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the The RDS feature is available for use only on FM system on and off. stations that broadcast RDS information. This Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information increase or decrease the volume.
Page 324 Finding a Station (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, button to display additional text information FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows related to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or the selection.
Page 325 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can The number of favorites pages can be setup using be programmed as favorites using the the MENU button. To setup the number of six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station favorites pages, perform the following steps: frequency labels and by using the radio favorites 1.
Page 326 Setting the Tone Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source. (Bass/Midrange/Treble) ® If the radio has a Bose audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune knob until the tone control labels display.
Page 327 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd category, perform the following: XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM™ 1.
Page 328 Radio Messages If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition Calibration Error: The audio system has been or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
Page 329 If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as CD (Eject): Press and release the CD eject cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play button to eject the CD that is currently playing properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see in the bottom slot.
Page 330 RDM (Random): With random, tracks can be (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the listened to in random, rather than sequential order. CD that is currently playing. To play the tracks from the CD, press the © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to DVD/CD AUX button when not sourced to the CD,...
Page 331 If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the FM, or XM) by pressing the BAND button or the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input DVD/CD AUX button to select CD slot, DVD Device”.
Page 332 CD Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio If these messages displays and/or the CD comes displays an error message, write it down out, it could be for one of the following reasons: and provide it to your dealer when reporting Optical Error: The disc was inserted the problem.
Page 333 Playing a DVD (Power): Press this knob to turn the radio on or off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening the knob for more than two seconds to turn off the to the radio.
Page 334 © SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or button to return to the start of the current track DVD. If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, or chapter. Press this button again to go to the player automatically pulls it back in after the previous track or chapter.
Page 335 (Play/Pause): Press either the play or (Menu): Press this button to access the DVD pause icon displays on the radio system, to toggle menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If Use the pushbuttons located under the navigation the forward arrow is showing on display, the system arrows to navigate the cursor through the DVD...
Page 336 The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A (Audio Stream): Press this button to cycle menus and controls through the remote control. through audio stream formats located on the See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat DVD-A disc. There is not any type of notiﬁcation Entertainment System on page 355 for more for the customer to see through the radio information.
Page 337 Stopping and Resuming Playback The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically. If the RSA system is sourced to the To stop playing a DVD without turning off the DVD, the movie when reloaded into the DVD system, press the stop button on the remote player begins to play again.
Page 338 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s) (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the The radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. Additional volume located on the lower right side of the faceplate. adjustments might be needed from the portable This is not an audio output;...
Page 339: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd Or Six-Disc Cd Player)
Compressed Audio If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available The radio also plays discs that contain both options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front uncompressed CD audio (.CDA ﬁles) and Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See MP3/WMA ﬁles.
Page 340 • Playlists can be changed by using the previous Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or eight subfolders deep, however, keep the total the seek buttons. An MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW number of folders to a minimum in order to that was recorded can also be played using no reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to...
Page 341 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are the ﬁle structure that contains only played in the following order: folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly •...
Page 342 File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R or CD-RW in the player, it stays in the player. The song name that displays is the song name When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 343 If there is no apparent damage, try a known several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW automatically good CD. pulls back into the player and begins playing. For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the eject Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more button for two seconds to eject all discs.
Page 344 FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator button to advance playback quickly within an feature to play MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or MP3/WMA ﬁle. Sound is heard at a reduced CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press volume.
Page 345: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Dvd Player)
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort DVD Player) By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc pushbutton below the back label to return to the Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs...
Page 346 MP3/WMA Format • Make sure playlists have a .m3u, .wpl or .pls extension as other ﬁle extensions may If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a not work. personal computer: • Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist •...
Page 347 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are the ﬁle structure that contains only played in the following order: folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly •...
Page 348 File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into either the top name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio or bottom slot, label side up.
Page 349 If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the sound quality Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a the method of recording, the quality of the personal computer and a description label is music that has been recorded, and the way the...
Page 350 DVD (Eject): Press and release the (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton button to eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently positioned under the Folder label to go to the playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting ﬁrst track in the previous folder.
Page 351 RDM (Random): With the random setting, Once the disc has been scanned, the player MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or CD-RW can be defaults to playing MP3/WMA ﬁles in order by artist. listened to in random, rather than sequential order. The current artist playing is shown on the second To play MP3/WMA ﬁles from the CD-R or line of the display between the arrows.
Page 352 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input when a CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, remains inside the radio for future listening or the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all viewing entertainment.
Page 353: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 354 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No CAT Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 355: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. only. The driver cannot safely view the video The navigation system has built-in features screen while driving and should not try to do so. intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 356 Headphones To enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. If on, the radio, video screen, and RSA turns off. If a DVD and/or CD is playing, it stops. While Parental Control is on, either a padlock icon or a text message comes on, depending on the radio.
Page 357 Push the power button to turn on the headphones. For optimal audio performance, the headphones An indicator light located on the headphones must be worn correctly. The symbol L (Left) comes on. If the light does not come on, appears on the upper left side, above the ear pad the batteries might need to be replaced.
Page 358 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open.
Page 359 Audio Output To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary be heard through the following possible sources: device and the video screen power on.
Page 360 When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or When the video screen is not in use, push it up the radio’s auxiliary input jack, if your vehicle into its locked position. has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its to hear audio from the auxiliary device through locked position, the screen remains on, this is...
Page 361 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 362 (Main Menu): Press this button to access the (Play/Pause): Press this button to start DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow playing to pause it.
Page 363 AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the (Fast Reverse): Press this button to quickly system between the DVD player and an auxiliary reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing source. a DVD video, press the play button. To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD, release the fast (Camera): Press this button to change camera reverse button.
Page 364 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the remote control batteries, do turned on or in accessory. the following: The picture does not ﬁll Check the display mode 1. Slide the rear cover back on the the screen.
Page 365: Dvd Display Error Messages
DVD Display Error Messages Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video The DVD display error message depends on the running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary radio that is in the vehicle. The video screen picture or sound.
Page 366: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Video distortion can occur when operating cellular This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position to and control any of the music sources: radio, Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 367 © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the seek up or the seek down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Page 368: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of main radio. This function is inactive, with your vehicle’s radio. The feature works some radios, if the front seat passengers are automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle listening to the radio.
Page 369: Radio Reception
When a CD/DVD is playing, press the up or the SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch down arrow to go to the next or previous track between the radio (AM, FM), XM™ (if equipped), or chapter. CD, and if your vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 370: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels could cause The range for most AM stations is greater than for loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time. FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause The radio might display NO XM SIGNAL to station frequencies to interfere with each other.
Page 371: Care Of The Cd And Dvd Player
Care of the CD and DVD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the the roof of your vehicle.
Page 372 ✍ NOTES...
Page 373: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....414 Highway Hypnosis ........415 Your Vehicle ..........374 Hill and Mountain Roads ......416 Defensive Driving ........374 Winter Driving ........... 418 Drunken Driving ........
Page 374: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving or expressways, it means “Always expect is: Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 375: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one persons under 21, it is against the law in contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 376 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce example, if the same person drank three double (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 377 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that that many people do not know. Medical research the driving skills of many people are impaired at a shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 378: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less You have three systems that make your vehicle with one driver and as long as two or three seconds go where you want it to go.
Page 379: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are If there is a problem driving, brake normally but do not pump the with ABS, this warning brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to light will stay on. push down.
Page 380 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 381: Braking In Emergencies
Locking Rear Axle Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear or always decrease stopping distance. If you get axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not ice, sand or gravel.
Page 382 ® If the system fails to turn on or activate, the The StabiliTrak light ® StabiliTrak light along with one of the following will ﬂash on the messages will be displayed on the Driver instrument panel cluster Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL when the system is OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, both on and activated.
Page 383 ® When the TCS or StabiliTrak system is turned It is recommended to leave the system on for ® off, the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary ® off or StabiliTrak off message will be displayed to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in on the DIC to warn the driver.
Page 384 Traction Control Operation Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle ® to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak , ABS The traction control system is part of the and brake warning lights and the SERVICE ® StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel STABILITRAK message are displayed, spin by reducing engine power to the wheels you could damage the transfer case.
Page 385: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Power Steering systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. If you lose power steering assist because the Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too engine stops or the system is not functioning, you much of those places.
Page 386 Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 486. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 387: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped the roadway. off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving.
Page 388 So here are some tips for passing: so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the is clear to pass, you will have a running sides, and to crossroads for situations start that more than makes up for the distance that might affect your passing patterns.
Page 389: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. the next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking •...
Page 390: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the This off-road guide is for vehicles that have way you want the vehicle to go. If you start four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 378. If steering quickly enough, your vehicle may your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive or straighten out.
Page 391 If you think you will need some more ground To reinstall the lower air dam do the following: clearance at the front of your vehicle, you 1. Line up the snap features and push the can remove the front fascia lower air dam. air dam rearward to engage the snaps.
Page 392 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put CAUTION: heavier items as far forward as you can. •...
Page 393 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when satisfying recreation. However, it also raises going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan environmental concerns. We recognize these your route.
Page 394 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is • You approach things faster and you have less safe and close to home before you go into the time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 395 Scanning the Terrain Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or Off-road driving can take you over many different bump can startle you if you are not prepared for kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with them.
Page 396 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, the wheels can leave the ground. If this Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or happens, even with one or two wheels, you across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good cannot control the vehicle as well or at all.
Page 397: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it • Are there obstructions on the hill that can is one of those hills that is just too steep to block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, climb, descend, or cross.
Page 398 Driving Uphill • Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, ﬁnd another route. you need to take some special steps. •...
Page 399 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock is about to stall, and I cannot make it up position. This way, you will be able to tell if the the hill? wheels are straight and maneuver as you If this happens, there are some things you...
Page 400 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What CAUTION: should I do? Set the parking brake, put the transmission in Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the can cause your vehicle to roll even if the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 401 Driving Downhill If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help to consider a number of things: the brakes and they will not have to do all •...
Page 402 Are there some things I should not do Am I likely to stall when going downhill? when driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going Yes! These are important because if you uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is ignore them you could lose control and what to do.
Page 403: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go on the downhill wheels. This could cause a across the incline of a hill. If this happens, downhill slide or a rollover.
Page 404 What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 405 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, your control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is wheels will not get good traction.
Page 406 Driving in Water If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water. And, CAUTION: as long as the tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start the engine.
Page 407: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Remove any brush or debris that has collected on • Since you cannot see as well, you may need the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. to slow down and keep more space between These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 408: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 409 And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to CAUTION: go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 410 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can Notice: If you drive too quickly through build up under your tires that they can actually ride deep puddles or standing water, water can on the water. This can happen if the road is wet come in through the engine’s air intake enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 411 Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more CAUTION: visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra Flowing or rushing water creates strong following distance.
Page 412: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 413: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 414: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly you must start when you are not fresh — such over your shoulder to make sure there is not as after a day’s work —...
Page 415: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Is there actually such a condition as highway full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the •...
Page 416: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving on page 390 for information about driving off-road.
Page 417 • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide CAUTION: or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 418: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 419 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. ® StabiliTrak will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can ® turn StabiliTrak off if you ever need to. See ®...
Page 420 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, a serious situation.
Page 421 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 422: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with CAUTION: your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 423: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the spin the wheels too fast while shifting transmission is in gear.
Page 424: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 425: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 426 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available the size of the original equipment tires (C) and amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For example, if the “XXX” amount equals For more information on tires and inﬂation see 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb Tires on page 550 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on...
Page 427 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 428 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 1000 lbs (453 kg) on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The (91 kg) ×...
Page 429 To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and CAUTION: weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on Do not load your vehicle any heavier than both sides of the centerline.
Page 430 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything CAUTION: (Continued) else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there • Do not leave an unsecured child is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 431 Two-Tiered Loading Add-On Equipment Depending on the model of your pick-up, you can When you carry removable items, you may need create an upper load platform by positioning to put a limit on how many people you carry two or four 2 inches (5 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm) inside your vehicle.
Page 432: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar How do I know if my vehicle can handle a snow plow? Equipment Some vehicles are built with a special snow Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, plow prep package, called RPO VYU. If your here are some things you will need to know: vehicle has this option, you can add a Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow...
Page 433 • Say, for example, you have a 700 lb (318 kg) Follow the snow plow manufacturer’s snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and recommendations regarding rear ballast. Rear cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb ballast may be required to ensure a proper front (135 kg).
Page 434 In order to calculate the amount of weight any What is front axle reserve capacity, and front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to how do I calculate it? the front axle, use the following formula: Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your vehicle with full fuel and passengers.
Page 435 For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the CAUTION: front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the On some vehicles that have certain front wheel base is 10 ft (305 cm), then: mounted equipment, such as a snow...
Page 436: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions What is total vehicle reserve capacity? Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep This is the difference between your GVWR and package also have an emergency roof lamp the weight of your truck with full fuel and provision package, RPO TRW.
Page 437 The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum Here is an example of proper truck and camper weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It does not match: include the weight of the people inside. But, you can ﬁgure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for each seat. The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle’s CWR.
Page 438 You must weigh any accessories or other If your vehicle has gone over the weight ratings, equipment that you add to your vehicle. Then, move or take out some things until all the subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight falls below the ratings.
Page 439: Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab Recreational Vehicle Towing General Motors is aware that some vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means towing your owners may consider having the pickup box vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a removed and a commercial or recreational body motorhome.
Page 440 Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles • What’s the towing capacity of the towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain manufacturer’s recommendations.
Page 441 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
Page 442 Dolly Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 443 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) CAUTION: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause from the rear: your vehicle to roll even if the 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. transmission is in PARK (P).
Page 444 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking your vehicle to roll even if the Brake on page 162.
Page 445: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer ® DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
Page 446: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer often, such as under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on If you do, here are some important points: page 266. • There are many different laws, including speed Three important considerations have to do with limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 447 Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a Tow/Haul Mode on page 144 for more information. heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when Weight of the Trailer the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at...
Page 448 Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. C-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (2WD)* 3.23 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4.3L V6 3.73 5,300 lbs (2 404 kg)
Page 449 C-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Short Box (2WD)* 3.23 4,400 lbs (1 196 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4.3L V6 3.73 4,900 lbs (2 223 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 3.23 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4.8L V8 3.73...
Page 450 C-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box (2WD)* 3.23 4,700 lbs (2 132 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4.3L V6 3.73 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 3.23 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4.8L V8 3.73...
Page 451 K-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (4WD)* 3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 896 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10 8,900 lbs (4 037 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum.
Page 452 K-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Short Box (4WD)* 3.42 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 989 kg) 4.8L V8 4.10 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10...
Page 453 K-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box (4WD)* 3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 896 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10 8,900 lbs (4 037 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum.
Page 454 C-2500 Crew Cab Standard Box Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR HD (2WD)* 6.0L V8 3.73 12,500 lbs (5 670 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
Page 455 C-2500 Crew Cab Long Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Box HD (2WD)* 6.0L V8 3.73 12,400 lbs (5 624 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
Page 456 K-2500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box HD (4WD)* 6.0L V8 3.73 12,700 lbs (5 761 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
Page 457 C-3500 Extended Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Cab (2WD)* 6.0L V8 3.73 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) Wheels) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) maximum.
Page 458 K-3500 Extended Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Cab (4WD)* Axle Ratio 6.0L V8 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear 3.73 11,700 lbs (5 307 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) Wheels) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) maximum.
Page 459 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important loaded vehicle and trailer including any weight to measure because it affects the total passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 460 Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle. See “Weight of the Trailer”, and “Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering” in this section.
Page 461 Consider the following example: This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (3 856 kg). (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle.
Page 462 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires But, you must still consider the effect on the rear axle. Because your rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs (408 kg) on the upper limit for cold tires.
Page 463 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is Carrying Hitches ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper. If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size.
Page 464: Trailer Brakes
The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so If you are towing a trailer up to your vehicle’s trailer that it’s centerline is over or slightly in front of the rating limit you may attach the safety chains to the rear axle.
Page 465 Your trailer brake system can tap into the vehicle’s This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake hydraulic brake system only if: Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control System. The power output to • The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi the trailer brakes is based on the amount of (20 650 kPa) of pressure.
Page 466 The ITBC system is powered through your vehicle’s electrical system. Turning the ignition off CAUTION: (Continued) will also turn off the ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is damage to your vehicle, trailer, or other in ON or in RUN.
Page 467 The ITBC system is a factory installed item. The ITBC system has a control panel located on Out-of-factory installation of this system should not the instrument panel to the left of the steering be attempted. GM is not responsible for warranty column.
Page 468 Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions: The ITBC system displays messages into the • vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using Warnings and Messages on page 279 for more the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle information.
Page 469 TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed The Trailer Output will indicate “- - - - - -“ on the anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the following This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 occur: with either a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page 470 Manual Trailer Brake Apply enough trailer braking. Both of these conditions may result in poorer stopping and stability of The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the vehicle and trailer. the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply Use the following procedure to correctly adjust the trailer’s electric brakes independent of your Trailer Gain for each towing condition:...
Page 471 Other ITBC Related DIC Messages 4. Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the Trailer In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and Brake Control Panel. TRAILER OUTPUT through the DIC, trailer 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a connection and ITBC system status is displayed in level road surface representative of the towing the DIC.
Page 472 If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM – This moving, this message will continue until the message will be displayed when there is a problem ignition is turned off. This message will also with the ITBC system. If this message persists over turn off if the driver acknowledges this message multiple ignition cycles there is problem with the off or if the trailer harness is re-connected.
Page 473 Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front, If you have a rear-most window open and main heating or cooling system on you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon and with the fan on any speed.
Page 474 Passing Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond moving and then apply the trailer brake controller...
Page 475 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to lower gear selection if the The arrows on your instrument panel will transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. loads and/or hilly conditions).
Page 476 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. CAUTION: 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK (P). You really should not park your vehicle, 5.
Page 477 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill CAUTION: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal It can be dangerous to get out of your down while you: vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in •...
Page 478 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups Your vehicle will need service more often when have a seven-wire trailer towing harness. you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 623 for For vehicles not equipped with heavy duty more information.
Page 479 Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires Package are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. The fuse and wire for the ITBC is factory installed and connected if the vehicle is equipped with an ITBC.
Page 480 Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The seven-wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver’s side of the vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connector will have to be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper. The harness contains the following camper/trailer circuits: •...
Page 481 Electric Brake Control Wiring It should be installed by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. Provisions If your vehicle is equipped with an ITBC, the blunt These wiring provisions are included with your cuts exist, but are not connected further in the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package.
Page 482: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR that you install. for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for trailer attached, so that you won’t go over extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 483: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............486 Automatic Transmission Fluid ....508 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....486 Engine Coolant .......... 513 California Proposition 65 Warning ....487 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap .... 516 Doing Your Own Service Work ....487 Engine Overheating ........
Page 484 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Bulb Replacement ........543 Buying New Tires ........568 Halogen Bulbs ........... 544 Different Size Tires and Wheels ....570 Headlamps ..........544 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 571 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .... 572 and Cargo Lamp ........
Page 485 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Care of Safety Belts ........601 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........607 Weatherstrips ..........601 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 607 Washing Your Vehicle ....... 601 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....607 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....602 Electrical System ........
Page 486: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 487: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
Page 488: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Your Vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To Things you might add to the outside of your help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 489: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane California Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on is less than 87, you might notice an audible fuels that meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 490: Additives
Additives However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United be used in vehicles that were not designed for States are now required to contain additives those fuels.
Page 491: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number Department of Energy has an alternative fuels (VIN) shows the code letter or number that website (www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/ identiﬁes your vehicle’s engine.
Page 492: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 Notice: Some additives are not compatible fuel must be formulated properly for your with E85 fuel and can harm your vehicle’s fuel climate according to ASTM speciﬁcation D 5798. system. Damage caused by additives would If you have trouble starting on E85, it could not be covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Page 493: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island.
Page 494 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll counterclockwise. the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as CAUTION: possible.
Page 495: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it fuel by shutting off the pump or by is in your vehicle.
Page 496: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine CAUTION: parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and An electric engine cooling fan can start plastic or rubber.
Page 497: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release.
Page 498: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see:...
Page 499 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 505. See Jump Starting on page 532. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline “Checking Engine Oil”...
Page 500: Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine ® you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, Oil” in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement.
Page 501 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 498 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 502 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. •...
Page 503: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing When to Change Engine Oil the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you to use the recommended oil can result in know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 504 Your dealer has GM-trained service people who Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after will perform this work using genuine GM parts and every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset reset the system. It is also important to check the Engine Oil Life System, do the following: your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Page 505: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Pickup cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very Models”...
Page 506 When to Inspect the Engine Air How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter Indicator needs to be replaced. On vehicles with a restriction Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the indicator, you should inspect the air ﬁlter engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover.
Page 507 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing 1. Locate the air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly. See surfaces and the housing.
Page 508: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. When to Check and Change Automatic 7. Reset the air ﬁlter restriction indicator, if Transmission Fluid the vehicle has one, by pressing the top button on the indicator.
Page 509 How to Check Automatic Transmission 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing Fluid for about three seconds in each range. Then, move the shift lever back to PARK (P). Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission.
Page 510 Cold Check Procedure 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back Use this procedure only as a reference to out again. determine if the transmission has enough ﬂuid to 4.
Page 511 6. Perform a hot check at the ﬁrst opportunity 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of after the transmission reaches a normal the engine compartment, on the passenger’s operating temperature between 160°F to side of the vehicle. 200°F (71°C to 93°C). The dipstick handle has this graphic.
Page 512 Consistency of Readings Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper ﬂuid level. If ﬂuid is added, it may take 15 minutes or longer to obtain an accurate reading because of residual ﬂuid draining down the dipstick tube.
Page 513: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, • Give freezing protection down ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more to −34°F (−37°C). information. •...
Page 514 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water badly damaged. The repair cost would not be ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will covered by your warranty.
Page 515 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper The coolant surge tank is located in the engine ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, compartment on the passenger’s side of the but only when the engine is cool. See Cooling vehicle.
Page 516: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more installed, coolant loss and possible engine information. damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.
Page 517 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the See Overheated Engine Protection hood.
Page 518 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine ENGINE message with no sign of steam, try this The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or for a minute or so: the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE 1.
Page 519: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
Overheated Engine Protection If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle immediately. Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle If an overheated engine condition exists and has an engine-driven cooling fan, push down the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message the accelerator until the engine speed is about is displayed, an overheat protection mode which...
Page 520: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running. When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is To avoid injury, always keep hands, what you will see: clothing, and tools away from any engine...
Page 521 CAUTION: (Continued) touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned. Get any leak ﬁxed before you drive the vehicle.
Page 522 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Cooling CAUTION: ® System” in the DURAMAX Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant ﬁll procedure.
Page 523 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on system can be dangerous. Plain water, or hot engine parts. Coolant contains some other liquid such as alcohol, can ethylene glycol and it will burn if the boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 524 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, and remove it. start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gage indicates approximately 195°F (90°C). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 525: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, partially disengages. when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 526: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Compartment Overview compartment cool down. on page 498 for reservoir location. 2.
Page 527: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When windshield washer ﬂuid needs to be added, • be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer before use.
Page 528: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If Brake Fluid you add ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 529 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. the cap. Just look at the brake CAUTION: ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 530 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has front disc brakes and could have or lightly applied. This does not mean something rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. is wrong with the brakes.
Page 531: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel might not work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does vehicle, the balance between the front and rear not return to normal height, or if there is a brakes can change —...
Page 532: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage CAUTION: If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep the Batteries can hurt you. They can be battery from running down. dangerous because: •...
Page 533 Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, 12-volt system with a negative ground, set the parking brake ﬁrmly on both vehicles both vehicles can be damaged. Only use involved in the jump start procedure. Put vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative the automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a grounds to jump start your vehicle.
Page 534 5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) CAUTION: terminal locations on that vehicle. The positive (+) terminal, is located under a An electric fan can start up even when the red plastic cover at the positive battery engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 535 6. Check that the jumper cables do not have CAUTION: (Continued) loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. But if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the Before you connect the cables, here are some right amount of ﬂuid is there.
Page 536 7. Connect the red 9. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to positive (+) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. the positive (+) Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the terminal of vehicle has one. the vehicle with the Do not let the other end touch anything until dead battery.
Page 537 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 538: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are ﬁlled by volume of ﬂuid during production.
Page 539: Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case For all 6.0L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches to 1.6 inches (15 mm to When to Check Lubricant 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case located on the rear axle.
Page 540 Manual Shift Transfer Case Active Transfer Case A. Fill Plug A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you will need to add some lubricant.
Page 541: Front Axle
When to Change Lubricant How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be how often to change the lubricant. See on a level surface. Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 623.
Page 542: Noise Control System
Noise Control System If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant: Tampering with Noise Control • When the differential is cold, add enough System Prohibited lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 543: Bulb Replacement
Fan and Drive: Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: • Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any or rendering clutch inoperative. person, other than for purposes of •...
Page 544: Halogen Bulbs
Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Headlamps 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: and pull it straight out.
Page 545: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 2. Remove the CHMSL and Cargo bulbs by turning socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out. 1.
Page 546: Pickup Box Identiﬁcation And Fender Marker Lamps
Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps Fender Marker Lamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a pickup box identiﬁcation or fender To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the tailgate. Tailgate on page 122 1.
Page 547 Dually Models All Other Models A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-up Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Press the tab, if the vehicle has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 5.
Page 548: License Plate Lamp
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket. A. Backup Lamp 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp pull the bulb socket out of the connector.
Page 549: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for Back-up Lamp 3047 wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance Back-up Lamp* 1156 (Gasoline Engine) on page 623. Cargo Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Replacement blades come in different types and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K...
Page 550: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
Page 551: Tire Sidewall Labeling
20-Inch Tires CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch P275/55R20 size tires, they are classiﬁed as Tire pressure should be checked when touring tires and are designed for on road use. The your vehicle’s tires are cold. See low-proﬁle, wide tread design is not recommended Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 559.
Page 552 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have...
Page 553 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 571.
Page 554 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed and numbers following DOT code are the Tire to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all date the tire was manufactured.
Page 555 Tire Size (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The The following examples show the different parts of letters LT as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire a tire size. size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 556: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(F) Service Description: The service description Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies indicates the load range and speed rating of a are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees tire. The load index can range from 1 to 279. to the centerline of the tread.
Page 557 GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight: The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 425. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of on page 425.
Page 558 Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards): A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 559: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists your operate effectively. vehicle’s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures.
Page 560: Dual Tire Operation
How to Check Dual Tire Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 561: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 268 or DIC radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) levels.
Page 562 As an added safety Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS feature, your vehicle malfunction indicator to indicate when the has been equipped with system is not operating properly. The TPMS a tire pressure malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire monitoring system pressure telltale.
Page 563 The Tire and Loading Information label (tire matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following information placard) shows the size of your order: driver’s side front tire, passengers side vehicle’s original tires and the correct inﬂation front tire, passengers side rear tire, and driver’s pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool.
Page 564 3. Using the DIC, press the vehicle information air-pressure out of a tire you can use the button until the RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air message displays. If your vehicle does not pressure gage, or a key. have the DIC buttons, press the trip odometer 7.
Page 565: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission Tire Inspection and Rotation (FCC) and Industry and Science Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles Canada (8 000 to 13 000 km). The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your operates on a radio frequency and complies with tires as soon as possible and check wheel Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 566 If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread tread design for your front tires is the same as your design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, use the rotation pattern shown here rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation when rotating your tires.
Page 567 If your vehicle has dual Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly rear wheels and the tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under tread design for the front Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 616. tires is different from the dual rear tires, CAUTION: always use the correct rotation pattern...
Page 568: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for One way to tell when it your vehicle. The original equipment tires is time for new tires is installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were to check the treadwear designed to meet General Motors Tire indicators, which will...
Page 569 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes, brands, or types (radial cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing handle properly, and you could have a...
Page 570: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label. CAUTION: This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 425, If you add different sized wheels, your for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle.
Page 571: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Quality grades can be found where applicable on based on the wear rate of the tire when tested the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed maximum section width.
Page 572: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 573: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts Using the wrong replacement wheels, should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle it (except some aluminum wheels, which can can be dangerous.
Page 574: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper CAUTION: torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque”...
Page 575 Notice: If your vehicle does not have dual CAUTION: (Continued) wheels and has a tire size other than P265/65R18, P275/55R20 or LT265/70R17, use tire chains only where legal and only when Use another type of traction device only if you must. Use chains that are the proper size its manufacturer recommends it for use for your tires.
Page 576: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 577 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: To be even more certain the vehicle will Changing a tire can be dangerous. The not move, put blocks at the front and rear vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over of the tire farthest away from the one or fall on you or other people.
Page 578: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab A. Tool Cover C. Wheel Blocks Crew Cab B. Wing Nut D. Tool Kit A. Wing Nut D. Jack Retaining Wheel E. Jack Retaining E. Wing Nut Blocks F. Knob Tool Kit Retaining Wheel B.
Page 579 For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger’s seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger’s side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 580 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown.
Page 581 3. Insert the hoist end 5. Use the wheel (open end) (F) of the wrench hook which extension through allows you to the hole (G) in pull the hoist cable the rear bumper. towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 6.
Page 582: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, Installing the Spare Tire loosen them by turning the Use the following pictures and instructions to wheel wrench remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are...
Page 583 If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place 2. Use the wheel wrench and turn it the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the counterclockwise to loosen the wheel slot on the wheel, and gently pry it out. nuts.
Page 584 Front Position - 1500 Models Front Position - All Other Models 3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the ﬂat tire is on the front of the vehicle (1500 Model vehicles), position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle’s frame, behind the ﬂat tire.
Page 585 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the Rear Position –...
Page 586 4. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the CAUTION: ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts 5.
Page 587 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel CAUTION: bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. wheel. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8.
Page 588 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 589: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist 1. Check under the assembly which has a secondary latch system. vehicle to see if the It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly cable end is falling off your vehicle.
Page 590 5. If the spare tire does not lower, turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B),...
Page 591 CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 592: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 15. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the Tools cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the CAUTION: tire out from under the vehicle. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 593 Use the following art and text to assist you: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening.
Page 594 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of 7.
Page 595 To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: Regular Cab A. Tool Cover D. Tool Kit Crew Cab B. Wing Nut E. Jack A. Wing Nut D. Jack Retaining Wheel F. Wing Nut Retaining E. Wing Nut Blocks Retaining Jack Tool Kit Retaining Wheel...
Page 596: Spare Tire
3. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook. If you have the Regular Cab, the wheel blocks must be placed straight up and down on the top of the jack. 4. Position the jack in the mounting bracket. Position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
Page 597: Appearance Care
Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive tire that does not match your vehicle’s original and the different size spare tire is installed on road tires and wheels in size and type, do your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel not include the spare in the tire rotation.
Page 598 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces cleaners or techniques: being cleaned. Permanent damage may result • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to from using cleaners on surfaces for which remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 599: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 600: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap remove dust.
Page 601: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 602: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if and lenses.
Page 603: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters Your vehicle may have either aluminum or when running, wax, sap, or other material may chrome-plated wheels.
Page 604: Tires
Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or automatic car wash that has silicone carbide cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or tire cleaning brushes, you could damage chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 605: Finish Damage
Original manufacturer replacement parts will At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the provide the corrosion protection while maintaining underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where the warranty. mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 606: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Cleans, shines, and Remover...
Page 607: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) •...
Page 608: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. If the current load is too Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your heavy, the circuit breaker opens and then vehicle unless you check with your dealer closes after a cool down period, protecting the ﬁrst.
Page 609: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. Fuses Usage REAR SEAT Rear Seats AUX PWR2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module...
Page 610 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Side Turn Signal, REAR WPR Not Used RT STOP TRN Stoplamp COOLED Not Used Passenger Door Module, Universal SEATS Home Remote System Driver Seat Module, Remote UNLCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Keyless Entry System LCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Driver’s Power Door Lock...
Page 611: Top View
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector The center instrument panel fuse block is BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 located underneath the instrument panel, to the BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 left of the steering column. BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Top View HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3...
Page 612: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull The underhood fuse block is located in the engine straight out. compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift the cover to access the fuse block.
Page 613 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Engine Controls Not Used Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Electronic Stability Suspension Control, Trailer Brake Controller Automatic Level Control Exhaust Front Washer Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp...
Page 614 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Oxygen Sensors Daytime Running Lamps Anti-lock Brakes System 2 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Trailer Back-up Lamps Not Used Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Sunroof Engine Control Module (Battery) Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Windshield Wiper Transmission Control Module (Battery) SEO B2 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery)
Page 615 Fuses Usage J-Case Fuses Usage Rear Defogger Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) (Optional - 40A Fuse Heated Mirrors Required) SEO B1 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet Climate Control Blower Automatic Level Control Compressor Tailgate Open/Close Assist Relay, SEO Upﬁtter Usage Left Bussed Electrical Center 2...
Page 616: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 635 for more information. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information.
Page 617 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 26.0 gal 98.0 L 1500 Series Long Box 34.0 gal 128.7 L 2500 Series and 3500 Series 34.0 gal 128.7 L 3500 Series Chassis Cab 50.0 gal 189.0 L 3500 Chassis Cab –...
Page 618 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 4.8L V8 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Iron, Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) Management™, SFI, OHV 5.3L V8 Aluminum, Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
Page 619: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 620 Owner Checks and Services ..... 631 Introduction ..........620 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles Maintenance Requirements ......620 (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ....631 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 621 At Each Fuel Fill ........
Page 620: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as This maintenance section applies to vehicles with prescribed in this manual are necessary to a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Page 621: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Your Vehicle and the Environment Using the Maintenance Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep We at General Motors want to help you keep your your vehicle in good working condition, but also vehicle in good working condition. But we do helps the environment.
Page 622 This schedule is for vehicles that: • CAUTION: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performing maintenance work on a See Loading Your Vehicle on page 425. vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do •...
Page 623: Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
Scheduled Maintenance If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on (Gasoline Engine) page 663. This maintenance section applies to vehicles with Owner Checks and Services on page 631 tells you a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel what should be checked, when to check it, and engine, see the maintenance schedule section in what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in...
Page 624 If the engine oil life system is ever reset Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the accidentally, you must service your vehicle within CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased Remember to reset the oil life system whenever or Maintenance II was performed.
Page 625 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 500. • • Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 503. An Emission Control Service. ® Allison Transmission only: Replace external transmission ﬁlter at the ﬁrst maintenance service performed on the vehicle.
Page 626 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in • • this section. • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). • Inspect wiper blades.
Page 627: Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)
Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, ® see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement. The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Page 628 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Four-wheel drive only: Change transfer • • • • • • case ﬂuid (extreme duty service). See footnotes (g) (l) and (m).
Page 629: Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, (Gasoline Engine) etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake This maintenance section applies to vehicles with linings/shoes for wear or cracks.
Page 630 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and if the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating anchorages are working properly. Look for (GVWR) is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly any other loose or damaged safety belt system driven under one or more of these conditions: parts.
Page 631: Owner Checks And Services
(k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines (q) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle necessary. has one, works properly.
Page 632: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month It is important to perform these underhood checks Tire Inﬂation Check at each fuel ﬁll. Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure Engine Oil Level Check they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire.
Page 633: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 634 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 635: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Lubricants brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine.
Page 636 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Chassis Lubricant System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Chassis Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication Windshield meeting requirements of NLGI #2, ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.
Page 637 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case Body Door ® DEXRON -VI Automatic (Four-Wheel Hinge Pins, Transmission Fluid. Drive) Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube and Linkage, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Front Axle Folding Seats, Canada 10953474). Propshaft and Fuel Door Spline or Hinge Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant...
Page 638: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco...
Page 639: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines (A) Air Conditioning Compressor V6 Engines...
Page 640: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 620. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 631 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 641 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 642 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 643: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..644 Reporting Safety Defects ......662 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....644 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ......... 647 States Government ........ 662 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ...........
Page 644: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance prompt). In Canada, contact Your satisfaction and goodwill are important General Motors of Canada Customer to your dealer/retailer and to GMC. Normally, any Communication by calling 1-800-263-3777 concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 645 When contacting GMC, please remember that You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program your concern will likely be resolved at a using the toll-free telephone number or write them dealer’s/retailer’s facility. That is why we suggest at the following address: you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern.
Page 646 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in the that you do not feel your concerns have been Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you can call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 647: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 648: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 number for assistance. However, if a customer 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should be Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 addressed to: www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Page 649: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Col.
Page 650: Roadside Assistance Program
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside restricted.
Page 651 • Additional Services for Canadian Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest Customers dealership/retailer for warranty service or in • Trip Routing Service: Upon request, the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, Winch-out assistance when the vehicle computer- personalized maps, highlighting your is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Page 652 Remember, we are you to secure local emergency road service, only a phone call away. U.S. customers call GMC and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text submission of the original receipt to Roadside telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
Page 653: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement To enhance your ownership experience, we and to an owner or driver when, in their sole our participating dealers/retailers are proud to offer...
Page 654 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, Warranty service can generally be completed contact your dealer/retailer and request an while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, appointment. By scheduling a service appointment GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by and advising your service consultant of your providing several transportation options.
Page 655 Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited All program options, such as shuttle service, may reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may not be available at every dealer/retailer. Please be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual contact your dealer/retailer for speciﬁc information costs and be supported by original receipts.
Page 656: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the Data Recorders severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, performance and may be used to improve has a number of sophisticated computer crash performance of future vehicles and systems that monitor and control several...
Page 657: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is • use the data for GM research needs, damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed •...
Page 658 Repair Facility Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed GM also recommends that you choose a collision from vehicles that were total losses in prior repair facility that meets your needs before you ever accidents.
Page 659 • If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may Give only the necessary and requested require you to have insurance that assures information to police and other parties involved repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment in the accident. Do not discuss your personal Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine condition, mental frame of mind, or anything Manufacturer replacement parts.
Page 660 • • Gather the important information you will need Choose a reputable collision repair facility for from the other driver. Things like name, your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer/ address, phone number, driver’s license retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, the damage, make sure you are comfortable model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation...
Page 661 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is Process leased you may be obligated to have the In the event that your vehicle requires damage vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if repairs, GM recommends that you take an active your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
Page 662: Reporting Safety Defects
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: write to: GMC Customer Assistance Center Administrator, NHTSA P.O.
Page 663: Service Publications Ordering
Service Bulletins In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Service Bulletins give technical service information General Motors of Canada Limited needed to knowledgeably service General Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains 1908 Colonel Sam Drive instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 664 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner For Credit Card Orders Only manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 665 Airbag Systems (cont.) How Does an Airbag Restrain? ....91 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 486 Passenger Sensing System ....... 97 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..102 Equipment ..........432 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....91 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped AM-FM Radio ..........
Page 666 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ......601 Battery ............531 Weatherstrips ........... 601 Electric Power Management ..... 227 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....603 Run-Down Protection ....... 228 Ashtray ............233 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....414 Audio System ..........
Page 667 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ......51 Calibration .......... 169, 173 Infants and Young Children ......48 California Fuel ..........489 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..58 California Proposition 65 Warning ....487 Older Children ........... 45 Canadian Owners ........... 3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 668 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Weatherstrips ........... 601 Reporting Safety Defects to General Windshield and Wiper Blades ....603 Motors ..........662 Climate Control System ...... 234, 237 Reporting Safety Defects to the Dual Automatic ......... 238 Canadian Government ......662 Outlet Adjustment ........
Page 669 Door (cont.) Rear Door Security Locks ......120 Electrical System Rear Doors ..........121 Add-On Equipment ........608 Driver Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..611 Position, Safety Belt ........28 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 608 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....267 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....
Page 670 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...... 656 Fuel ............488 Exit Lighting ..........226 Additives ..........490 Extender, Safety Belt ........44 California Fuel .......... 489 Exterior Lamps ..........221 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........491 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....495 Filling Your Tank ........
Page 671 Gage (cont.) Highbeam On Light ........265 Tachometer ..........248 Highway Hypnosis ........415 Voltmeter Gage ........255 Hill and Mountain Roads ......416 Garage Door Opener ........185 Hood Gasoline Checking Things Under ......496 Octane ............. 489 Release ........... 497 Speciﬁcations ...........
Page 672 Light (cont.) Cruise Control .......... 265 Keyless Entry System ......... 110 Fog Lamp ..........265 Keys ............109 Four-Wheel-Drive ........265 Highbeam On .......... 265 Low Fuel Warning ........267 Malfunction Indicator ........ 260 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 551 Oil Pressure ..........264 Lamps Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....
Page 673 Locks (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Power Door ..........119 Owner Checks and Services ....631 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..119 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..635 Rear Door Security Locks ......120 Scheduled Maintenance ......623 Loss of Control ........... 389 Using ............
Page 674 Outlets Accessory Power ........232 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Outside Manual ............. 355 Manual Mirrors ......... 174 New Vehicle Break-In ........132 Power Foldaway Mirrors ......177 Noise Control System, Tampering ....542 Power Mirrors .......... 176 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..638 Trailer-Tow Mirrors ........
Page 675 ® PASS-Key III+ ........... 129 ® PASS-Key III+ Operation ......130 Radios ............300 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ....439 AM-FM Radio .......... 304 Power Care of Your CD and DVD Player .... 371 Door Locks ..........119 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....370 Electrical System ........
Page 676 Rear Seat Armrest ........199 Restraint System Check Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ....... 366 Checking the Restraint Systems ....104 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....355 Replacing Restraint System Parts After Rear Seat Operation ......20, 21 a Crash ..........105 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....
Page 677 Safety Belts (cont.) Secondary Latch System ......589 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....41 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Passengers ....... 39 Center Front Seat Position ......69 Right Front Passenger Position ....37 Rear Seat Position ........67 Safety Belt Extender ........
Page 678 Spare Tire ........... 596 Installing ..........582 Tachometer ..........248 Removing ..........578 Tailgate ............122 Storing ............. 592 Taillamps Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......616 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Speedometer ..........248 Lamps ..........546 ® StabiliTrak System ........381 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .........
Page 679 Tires (cont.) Trailer If a Tire Goes Flat ........576 Recommendations ........482 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......559 Transmission Inspection and Rotation ......565 Fluid, Automatic ........508 Installing the Spare Tire ......582 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....138 Pressure Monitor System ......
Page 680 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......289 Windows ............. 124 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Manual ............. 124 Recorders ..........656 Power ............125 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Sliding Rear ..........126 Number (VIN) .......... 607 Windshield Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....607 Rainsense™...

GMC 2007 Sierra Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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