Page 1: Table Of Contents
2014 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2014 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Towing the Vehicle ..10-83 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Appearance Care .
Page 3: Using This Manual
® If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited savant: Diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and information relating to a specific Caution component, control, message, Cautions gauge, or indicator. Text marked Caution provides : This symbol is shown when Danger information that may indicate a you need to see the owner manual hazard that could result in injury for additional instructions or Text marked...
Page 5 Introduction : Charging System : Cruise Control : Engine Coolant Temperature : Exterior Lamps : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Top Tether Anchors for Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Portable Audio Devices ..1-15 ® Bluetooth ....1-15 Steering Wheel Controls ..1-16 Cruise Control .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 10. Instrument Panel Illumination 19. Passenger Airbag On-Off Control on page 6-5. Switch (If Equipped). See 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) Airbag On-Off Switch on Buttons. See Driver Information Dome Lamp Override. See page 3-22.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for Information more than two seconds to sound the This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press again to overview about some of the cancel the panic alarm. important features that may or may See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Power Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as Manual Door Locks long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Press or pull up on the switch to Seat Adjustment lower or raise the window. Manual Windows Manual Seats Express-Down Operate the manual windows by The driver window switch also has turning the hand crank on each door an express-down feature that allows to raise or lower the side door the window to be lowered without...
Page 13: Safety Belts
In Brief Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 14: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Refer to the following sections for To operate the airbag on-off switch, important information on how to use use the vehicle key. safety belts properly. See Airbag On-Off Switch on Safety Belts on page 3-8. page 3-22 for important information. How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Properly on page 3-9.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief United States Select each mirror by turning the Vehicles with towing mirrors can be knob clockwise for the passenger adjusted manually for a clear view Canada and Mexico side mirror or counterclockwise for of the objects behind you. See Passenger Sensing System on the driver side mirror.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief For vehicles with a manual rearview To adjust the steering wheel: mirror, push the tab forward for 1. Pull the lever to move the daytime use and pull it for nighttime steering wheel up or down into a use to avoid glare from the comfortable position.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Press the button in and the dome Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps lamps remain off when a door is including all lamps, except the opened. Press the button again so headlamps. that the dome lamps come on when : Turns on the headlamps a door is opened.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Climate Controls : Use to adjust the delay time between wipes. Turn the band up or The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these down for more frequent wipes or systems. less frequent wipes. : Slow wipes.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the +/ buttons on the shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. Radio(s) : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 21: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-15 For vehicles with a FAV button, a 2. Press the softkey located below For more information, refer to: maximum of 36 stations can be any one of the tabs that you www.siriusxm.com or call stored as favorites using the six want to change.
Page 22: Cruise Control
1-16 In Brief make and receive hands-free calls For vehicles with audio steering : Press to seek the next radio using the vehicle s audio system wheel controls, some audio controls station, the next track while sourced and controls. can be adjusted at the steering to the CD, or to select tracks and wheel.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 If equipped with cruise control, use Navigation System To clean the camera lens, located the following buttons: above the license plate, rinse it with If the vehicle has a navigation water and wipe it with a soft cloth. : Press to turn the system on or system, there is a separate off.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
1-18 In Brief To turn off traction control, press Power Outlets Performance and and release the StabiliTrak Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be button . The appropriate DIC used to plug in electrical equipment, message will display. See Ride such as a cell phone or an MP3 Traction Control/ Control System Messages on...
Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and See Engine Oil Life System on the tires need to be inflated to the page 10-10. This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). E85 or FlexFuel The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance.
Page 26: Onstar Overview
1-20 In Brief When road and weather New Chevrolet owners are conditions are appropriate, use automatically enrolled in the cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program. Always follow posted speed See Roadside Assistance Program limits or drive more slowly when on page 13-5.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-11 Windows Immobilizer ....2-11 Keys Immobilizer Operation .
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. If equipped, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions Remote Keyless Entry work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Unlock): Press to unlock the Press and hold for more than two seconds to activate the panic driver door. If is pressed again alarm. The turn signal lamps flash within five seconds, all remaining and the horn sounds repeatedly for doors unlock.
Page 30: Information
Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE CR2032 or equivalent battery. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY 4. Snap the transmitter back message displays in the DIC. See together.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows The RKE transmitter range may be locked. The airbag readiness back to LOCK/OFF using the key less while the vehicle is running. light will be on during a remote before the remote start procedure start. It should turn off when the can be used again.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. Warning (Continued) Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Door Locks unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent Warning injuries or even death from...
Page 33: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks cargo door will lock immediately Automatic Door Locks when it is closed or when the The vehicle may have an automatic delayed locking feature functions. lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Delayed Locking Information Center (DIC).
Page 34: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Move the button to the left for the Doors driver side door or to the right for Security locks are located on the the passenger side door to return Side Door (60/40 front portion of the 60/40 side the door locks to normal operation.
Page 35: Sliding Door
Keys, Doors, and Windows then open the door. When the door is closed, the check strap will automatically re-engage. Sliding Door To open the front portion of a 60/ To open the rear portion of a 60/ 40 door from the inside, pull the 40 door from the outside, pull the handle toward you and push the handle on the side of the rear door...
Page 36: Rear Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the door is closed, it will be Rear Doors Warning (Continued) flush with the side of the body. Warning injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. dangerous.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the This vehicle has theft-deterrent wrong key, it shuts down the features; however, they do not make vehicle's starter and fuel systems. the vehicle impossible to steal. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine.
Page 38: Exterior Mirrors
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF and value of a new or replacement key. remove the key. Convex Mirrors Up to eight keys may be 4.
Page 39: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 On the lower portion of each mirror On the lower portion of each mirror Then, adjust the mirror angle by is an auxiliary convex mirror. there is an auxiliary convex mirror moving the knob in the desired A convex mirror's surface is curved that can be adjusted manually to direction.
Page 40: Interior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless windows.
Page 41: Swing-Out Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Express-Down Swing-Out Windows The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode.
Page 42 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Enhanced Technology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger and crew vans. ETG may help keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being ejected through the glass in some, but not all crashes.
Page 43: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Eight-Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window Sliding door forward window and 12- and 15-Seat Passenger Vans rear-most side windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows Crew Vans Sliding door forward window Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 45: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Airbag System Check .
Page 46: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats On vehicles with factory installed Seat Adjustment seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating Warning positions. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 47: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of the seat. Warning 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, and then could move forward in a sudden release the lever to lock the stop or crash.
Page 48: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Warning Removing the Rear Seat Sitting in a reclined position when Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the vehicle is in motion can be the lap-shoulder belts on the bench dangerous. Even when buckled seat to be removed. up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints 2. Locate the pins. The left side pin has a gray cap 3. Pull the pin handle up to with a black L marked on it. disengage the pin from the On a three-passenger seat there retaining clip, and then pull the are two pins on the inboard sides pin out.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints 7. For the second- and third-row Reinstalling the Rear Seats 1. Position the seat into the open seats, stow the safety belt latch slots in both rails. Push the seat by attaching the clip on the forward in the rail, hooking both Warning safety belt latch to the trim just seat bases onto the pins inside...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the mini-buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Do not twist the belts. 9.
Page 52: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 53: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 54: Index
3-10 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best get twisted.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 3-11 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
Page 56 3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, pull on the center vehicle has roof-rail airbags, safety adjuster control labeled PULL. You belt pretensioners can help tighten The vehicle has a safety belt height can move the height adjuster up just the safety belts in a side crash or a adjuster for the driver and right front by pushing up on the shoulder belt...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Here is how to install a comfort 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not guide to the safety belt: and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 58: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-14 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide into its storage pocket on belt restraining forces.
Page 59: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 60: Airbag System
3-16 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System If the van is equipped with a belt assemblies inspected or sliding door, the roof-rail airbag The vehicle has the following replaced. for the front outboard passenger airbag: is separate from the roof-rail New parts and repairs may be...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-17 row passengers seated directly Here are the most important things Warning behind the front outboard to know about the airbag system: passenger. If the van is Airbags inflate with great force, equipped with a 60/40 swing-out Warning faster than the blink of an eye.
Page 62: Where Are The Airbags
3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-32 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-34.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 64: What Makes An Airbag
3-20 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends largely on what you hit, inflate in moderate to severe side the direction of the impact, and how crashes depending on the location Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. of the impact. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are designed to This vehicle is equipped with one or Frontal airbags may inflate at...
Page 65: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraints 3-21 For airbag locations, see Where Are ejection in rollover events, although The parts of the airbag that come the Airbags? on page 3-18. no system can prevent all such into contact with you may be warm, ejections.
Page 66: Airbag On-Off Switch
3-22 Seats and Restraints parts. The service manual for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. problems following an airbag appears to be drivable after a The vehicle has a crash sensing deployment, you should seek moderate crash, there may be and diagnostic module which medical attention.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-23 If the vehicle does not have an Child age 1 to 12. A child airbag on-off switch, it may have a age 1 to 12 must ride in the front passenger sensing system. See seat because: Passenger Sensing System on My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 68 3-24 Seats and Restraints Medical Condition. A passenger Warning (Continued) has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: off the passenger airbag unless Causes the passenger airbag to the person sitting there is in a risk pose a special risk for the group.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 To turn the front outboard passenger Warning airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and If the airbag readiness light ever move the switch to the on position. comes on and stays on, it means The front outboard passenger that something may be wrong frontal airbag is now enabled, and...
Page 70 3-26 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will Warning turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under A child in a rear-facing child certain conditions. No other airbag restraint can be seriously injured is affected by the passenger or killed if the passenger frontal sensing system.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The system determines that a anytime the system senses that a Warning (Continued) small child is present in a child person of adult size is sitting restraint. properly in the front outboard Secure rear-facing child restraints passenger seat.
Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 6. If, after reinstalling the child Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint and restarting the cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat ride in the front outboard heaters, or seat massagers. passenger seat, if the passenger 3.
Page 74 3-30 Seats and Restraints aftermarket equipment except when Servicing the Warning (Continued) approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle vehicle. See Adding Equipment to proper service procedures, and the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing page 3-30 for more information should be serviced.
Page 75: Replacing Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Caution have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-25. If an airbag covering is damaged, diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail opened, or broken, the airbag...
Page 76: Child Restraints
3-32 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children protect you and your booster. Use a booster seat with a passenger(s) in a crash, resulting lap-shoulder belt until the child in serious injury or even death.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.
Page 78: Infants And Young Children
3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by belt. The belt force would then be appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-35 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor seat, always move the front vehicle in which it will be used. passenger seat as far back as it For most basic types of child will go.
Page 80: Child Restraint Systems
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 82: Where To Put The
3-38 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 to access adjacent safety belt Warning Warning (Continued) assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraints. Adjacent seating restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag positions should not be used if the or killed if the front outboard is off.
Page 84: Latch System
3-40 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints Do not install three child restraints in If the vehicle is equipped with a the same row at the same time and four-passenger fourth- or fifth-row never install two top tethers using seat, it does not have upper or the same top tether anchor.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 According to accident statistics, Warning children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor. system secured in a rear seating Attaching more than one child position.
Page 88 3-44 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for Warning (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating Where to Put the Restraint on position. of the retractor to set the lock, page 3-38.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 seating positions, use If the position you are using anchor point (2). Never has an integrated headrest install two top tethers using or head restraint and you the same top tether anchor. are using a dual tether, route the tether around the 2.3.
Page 90: Rear Seat
3-46 Seats and Restraints grasp the child restraint at the If the vehicle has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for LATCH path and attempt to and it was being used during a Children (LATCH System) on move it side to side and back crash, new LATCH system parts page 3-40 for top tether anchor and forth.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-47 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 92: Sensing System
3-48 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Seat-Passenger manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child Sensing System) regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 using LATCH. If a child restraint is 1. Move the seat as far back as it Warning (Continued) secured using a safety belt and it will go before securing the uses a top tether, see Lower forward-facing child restraint.
Page 94 3-50 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 7. If the vehicle does not have a Child Restraint under Passenger Never put a rear-facing child seat in rear seat and the child restraint Sensing System on page 3-25 for the front. This is because the risk to has a top tether, follow the child more information.
Page 96 3-52 Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children deploy under some unusual passenger airbag could inflate (LATCH System) on page 3-40 for circumstance, even though it is even though the airbag on-off top tether anchor locations.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-53 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. If you have no other choice but to install a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the airbag is off once the child restraint has been installed.
Page 98 3-54 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a the child restraint from the vehicle rear seat and the child restraint unless the person who will be sitting has a top tether, follow the child there is a member of a passenger restraint manufacturer's airbag risk group.
Page 99 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Front Storage ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments.
Page 100 Storage NOTES...
Page 101 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-14 Vehicle Messages Safety Belt Reminders ..5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-30 Controls Airbag Readiness Light .
Page 102: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls ® Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel an iPod or USB device. Also press while driving. to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Radio Adjustment To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release go to the next or previous radio...
Page 103: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with Bluetooth or 2. Press and release : Press to increase volume. ® OnStar systems, press and hold to scroll up or down the list, then : Press to decrease volume. for longer than two seconds to press and hold , or press interact with those systems.
Page 104: Compass
Instruments and Controls compass is not set to the zone (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Use Warning where you live, the compass may to adjust the delay time between give false readings. The compass wipes. Turn the band up for more In freezing weather, do not use must be set to the variance zone in frequent wipes or down for less the washer until the windshield is...
Page 105 Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary, note pad holder, or any other calibrate the compass. See magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn Procedure following. on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.
Page 106: Clock
Instruments and Controls 4. The DIC will display AM-FM Radio after five seconds and the CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN current time displayed is To set the time: CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in automatically set. tight circles at less than 8 km/h 1.
Page 107: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Power Outlets Warning Default Settings The accessory power outlets can be To change the time or date default Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, settings: outlets. Do not leave electrical such as a cell phone or an MP3 player.
Page 108: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Caution Caution If equipped with a removable Hanging heavy equipment from Holding a cigarette lighter in while ashtray, it can be placed into the the power outlet can cause it is heating does not let the front floor console cupholder.
Page 109: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 110: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 4 Speed Version Shown, 6 Speed and Metric Similar...
Page 111: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge see the Duramax diesel supplement The trip odometer can show how far for more information. the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set Speedometer to zero.
Page 112: Engine Oil Pressure
5-12 Instruments and Controls The gauge moves a little while The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Engine Oil Pressure turning a corner or speeding up. on, indicates how much fuel is left in Gauge the vehicle fuel tank. The gauge does not go back to empty when the ignition is An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off.
Page 113: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant Caution Temperature Gauge Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible.
Page 114: Voltmeter Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on Readings in the low warning zone page 10-22. may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating Voltmeter Gauge in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 115: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. There may be a passenger safety Light The front passenger safety belt belt reminder light near the warning light and chime may turn on There is a driver safety belt...
Page 116: Airbag On-Off Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-36. Airbag On-Off Light The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the When the right front passenger vehicle is started.
Page 117: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status Warning Warning Indicator If the right front passenger airbag If the airbag readiness light ever If the vehicle has a passenger is turned off for a person who is comes on and stays on, it means sensing system, the instrument not in a risk group identified by that something may be wrong...
Page 118: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls as a system check. Then, after If it does not, have the vehicle Warning several more seconds, the status serviced by your dealer. indicator will light either ON or OFF, The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol to let engine starts.
Page 119: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by Caution the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light Modifications made to the engine, can prevent more serious damage A computer system called OBD II transmission, exhaust, intake, to the vehicle.
Page 120 5-20 Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. and service might be required. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 121: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. Metric English The DLC is under the instrument If this has been done and the panel to the left of the steering...
Page 122: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light is still on, have the For vehicles with the Antilock Brake Tow/Haul Mode Light vehicle towed for service. See System (ABS), this light comes on Towing the Vehicle on page 10-83. briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle Warning serviced by your dealer.
Page 123: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have For vehicles with the Tire Pressure StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Monitor System (TPMS), this light If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally, comes on briefly when the engine is...
Page 124: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the This light should come on briefly as engine. Driving with the engine the engine is started. If it does not oil low can also damage the come on, have the vehicle serviced engine.
Page 125: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light High-Beam On Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) This vehicle has a DIC. All messages will appear in the DIC display at the bottom of the The security light should come on This light comes on when the instrument cluster.
Page 126 5-26 Instruments and Controls corner of the DIC display. The DIC Buttons Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), outside air temperature engine hours, Tire Pressure Monitor automatically appears in the bottom System (TPMS) programming for right corner of the DIC display. vehicles with the TPMS and without If there is a problem with the system a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) that controls the temperature...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature If the retro-active reset feature is called the retro-active reset. This activated after the vehicle is started, (Trip/Fuel): Press this button can be used to set the trip odometer but before it begins moving, the to scroll through the following menu to the number of kilometers (miles)
Page 128 5-28 Instruments and Controls fuel tank. This is because different Fuel Used To reset the timer to zero, press and driving conditions produce different hold while TIMER is displayed. Press until FUEL USED fuel economies. Generally, freeway displays. This display shows the Average Speed driving produces better fuel number of liters (L) or gallons (gal)
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Vehicle Information Menu oil life, additional maintenance is DIC will display the PARK ASSIST recommended in the Maintenance OFF message as a reminder that Items Schedule in this manual. See the system has been turned off. See (Vehicle Information): Press Maintenance Schedule on Object Detection System Messages...
Page 130: Vehicle Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is tire positions. To re-learn the tire Vehicle Messages detected by the system while positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor Messages displayed on the DIC driving, a message advising you to System on page 10-56.
Page 131: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Battery Voltage and and turn off the vehicle. Restart the Door Ajar Messages vehicle and check for the message Charging Messages CARGO DOOR OPEN on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE BATTERY This message displays and a chime when you begin driving, the brake...
Page 132: Engine Cooling System
5-32 Instruments and Controls close the door again. Check to see Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE if the message still appears on ENGINE Messages the DIC. This message displays when the ENGINE HOT A/C (Air PASSENGER DOOR OPEN engine coolant temperature is too Conditioning) OFF hot.
Page 133: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP This message also displays when the engine power is reduced. ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Reduced engine power can affect This message displays if low oil the vehicle's ability to accelerate. This message displays when the pressure levels occur.
Page 134: Key And Lock Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages Object Detection System Messages This message may display along AUTOMATIC LIGHT with the check engine light on the CONTROL OFF PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE instrument cluster if the fuel cap is OWNERS MANUAL not tightened properly.
Page 135: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-35 SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do message displays when there is a message displays when the traction not use this system to help you...
Page 136: Airbag System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as WAIT TO START display when the stability control the conditions that caused the This message displays briefly when has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no the theft-deterrent system has There are several conditions that longer present.
Page 137: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 STARTING DISABLED receive more than one tire pressure to appear. See Tire Pressure message at a time. To read the Monitor Operation on page 10-57 for SERVICE THROTTLE other messages that may have been more information. If the warning This message displays if the starting sent at the same time, press the set/ comes on and stays on, there may...
Page 138: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages GRADE BRAKING ON TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the GRADE BRAKING DISABLED grade braking has been activated This message displays when the Caution while driving on downhill grades. grade braking has been disabled This message will only appear the Do not drive the vehicle while the with the Tow/Haul Mode button on...
Page 139: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Messages Personalization 1. Turn the ignition on and place ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE This vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow To avoid excessive drain on the you to program certain features to This message displays when the battery, it is recommended that...
Page 140 5-40 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items Press until the LANGUAGE Press until AUTO DOOR LOCK screen appears on the DIC display. appears on the DIC display. Press The following are customization once to access the settings for features that allow you to program Press once to access the settings settings to the vehicle:...
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-41 It also allows you to select which NO CHANGE: No change will be LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps doors and when the doors will made to this feature. The current will flash when you press on the automatically unlock.
Page 142 5-42 Instruments and Controls feedback when unlocking the DELAY DOOR LOCK ON (default): The doors will not vehicle with the RKE transmitter if lock until five seconds after the last This feature allows you to select the doors are open. See Remote door is closed.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-43 10 SECONDS (default): The CHIME VOLUME Press until APPROACH exterior lamps will stay on for LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the 10 seconds. volume level of the chime. display. Press once to access the 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will settings for this feature.
Page 144 5-44 Instruments and Controls FACTORY SETTINGS Press until FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of PRESS TO EXIT appears in the the customization features back to DIC display. Press once to exit their factory default settings. the menu. Press until FACTORY SETTINGS If you do not exit, pressing...
Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 except the headlamps.
Page 146: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting To change the headlamps from low Headlamp High/ Release the lever to turn the beam to high beam, pull the turn high-beam headlamps off. Low-Beam Changer signal lever all the way toward you. Daytime Running Then release it. (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Pull the turn signal lever Lamps (DRL) Exterior Lamps Off...
Page 147: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The automatic headlamp system in the P (Park) position, before the system. The DRL and automatic automatically switches from DRL to automatic headlamp system can be headlamp system are only affected the headlamps depending on the turned off. when the light sensor sees a darkness of the surroundings.
Page 148: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting wiper speed. When the wipers are When the hazard warning flashers one second causes the turn signals not operating, these lamps turn off. are on, the vehicle's turn signals will to flash continually until the lever is not work. released.
Page 149: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any Instrument Panel door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness The knob for this feature is to the knob extends when is pressed.
Page 150: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information For vehicles with reading lamps, Center (DIC), you may see the Entry/Exit Lighting press the button next to each lamp voltage move up or down. This is to turn it on or off.
Page 151: Battery Power Protection
Lighting generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver.
Page 152 Lighting NOTES...
Page 153 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the If the vehicle came without a radio, operation and controls of the the wiring provisions for a radio and Introduction audio system.
Page 154: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Caution The theft-deterrent feature works by The chime signals related to learning a portion of the Vehicle safety belts, parking brake, and Identification Number (VIN) to the other functions of the vehicle infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate through the radio/ operate if it is stolen or moved to a entertainment system.
Page 155: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) (Information) Press to show information on the current station or track. 2. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble. Turn to manually select radio stations. 4.
Page 156 Infotainment System (Power/Volume) Press to turn the infotainment system on or off. Turn to adjust the volume. (Clock) Press to set the clock. 9. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Fade/Balance) Press to set the fade and balance.
Page 157: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) (Information) Press to show information on the current station or track. 2. FAV (Favorites Pages) Press to scroll through the favorite pages. 3. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance.
Page 158: Operation
Infotainment System 7. CAT (Category) Operation REV (Reverse) Press to display a list of XM Press and hold to go Using the Radio categories. backward fast through a (Power/Volume): Press to turn track. (Clock) the system on and off. FWD (Forward) Press to set the clock.
Page 159 Infotainment System wind noise as the vehicle speed 2. To adjust the setting, do one of Press either SEEK, changes while driving, so that the the following: SEEK. volume level stays consistent. Turn the knob. Radio Messages To activate SCV: Press either SEEK, Calibration Error: The audio...
Page 160: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio strong signal is present, then goes (Tune): Turn clockwise or to the next stored preset. The counterclockwise to increase or station frequency flashes while the decrease the station frequency. AM-FM Radio radio is in the scan mode. SEEK or SEEK: Press Radio Data System (RDS)
Page 161: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, to return to the Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. original main radio screen You are encouraged to set up radio 2.
Page 162 7-10 Infotainment System to the next stored preset. The Storing a Radio Station as a (Tune): Turn clockwise or station frequency flashes while the Favorite counterclockwise to increase or radio is in the scan mode. decrease the station frequency. Drivers are encouraged to set up Setting Preset Stations radio station favorites while the SEEK or...
Page 163: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press the FAV button, or let the boost the power levels during the menu time out, to return to the day, and then reduce these levels 1. Tune to the desired radio station. original main radio screen during the night.
Page 164: Fixed Mast Antenna
7-12 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Fixed Mast Audio Players (Multi-Band) Antenna (Care) CD Player The multi-band antenna is on the The fixed mast antenna can roof of the vehicle. The antenna is withstand most car washes without Care of the CD Player used for the Navigation System, being damaged as long as it is Do not add any label to a CD.
Page 165 Infotainment System 7-13 the CD does not play properly or not Playing a CD Caution (Continued) at all. Do not touch the bottom side If the ignition or radio is turned off of a CD while handling it; this could with a CD in the player, it stays in the CD player, use only CDs in damage the surface.
Page 166 7-14 Infotainment System device; see Auxiliary Devices on Press and hold, or press multiple Format page 7-17. If a portable audio player times, to continue moving forward Radios that have the capability of is not connected, No Input Device through the tracks on the CD. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Found displays.
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-15 Up to 255 files. Tracks are played in the following show parts of words on the last order: page of text, and the extension of Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl the file name is not displayed. extension.
Page 168 7-16 Infotainment System allows access and navigates up to To use random: REV (Reverse): Press and hold the maximum, but all items over the to reverse playback quickly. Sound 1. Press the softkey under the maximum are not accessible. is heard at a reduced volume and RDM tab until Random Current the elapsed time of the file displays.
Page 169: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press If the CD is not playing correctly, for press the softkey below either arrow the softkey below the Back tab to any other reason, try a known tab.
Page 170 7-18 Infotainment System Drivers are encouraged to set up BAND: Press to listen to the radio USB Support any auxiliary device while the when a portable audio device is vehicle is in P (Park). See playing. The portable audio device Defensive Driving on page 9-3 for continues playing.
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-19 Files with an .mp3 or .wma file Not all iPods and USB drives are The iPod charges while it is extension. compatible with the USB port. connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY AAC files stored on an iPod.
Page 172 7-20 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the start of (Folder View): Press the USB Storage Device or iPod the track, if more than 10 seconds softkey below to view the have played. Press and hold or contents of the current folder on the The five softkeys below the radio press multiple times to continue...
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-21 Third softkey, 5% through the list Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: Fourth softkey, 10% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and...
Page 174: Bluetooth
7-22 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone (Shuffle Off): Press the The system may not work with softkey below to turn shuffle all cell phones. See Pairing in Bluetooth off. This is the default mode when a this section for more information.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-23 A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start receive phone calls.
Page 176 7-24 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-25 Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
Page 178 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-27 Once connected, the person called followed by a tone. After the last Call Waiting will be heard through the audio digit has been entered, Call waiting must be supported on speakers. say Dial. the cell phone and enabled by the Once connected, the person called wireless service carrier.
Page 180 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-29 use this feature when calling a Other Information menu-driven phone system. ® The Bluetooth word mark and Account numbers can also be ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth stored for use. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license.
Page 182 7-30 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 183 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Rear Heating System ..8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 184 Climate Controls (Vent): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode clears the instrument panel outlets. windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the (Bi-Level): Air is divided windshield, with some to the floor between the instrument panel and outlets and front side windows.
Page 185 Climate Controls It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off several minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for several more minutes before turning off.
Page 186: Rear Heating System
Climate Controls Rear Heating System Rear Climate Control (Fan): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to increase or decrease the System If equipped, the rear heating system amount of heated air sent to the lets you adjust the amount of air If equipped with a rear heating and rear seating area.
Page 187 Climate Controls Front Climate Control Panel 1. Fan Control When the fan knob is in the AUX position, the rear climate control 2. Air Delivery Mode Control panel can be used to adjust the 3. Temperature Control climate settings in the rear seating area.
Page 188 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear seating area. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear seating area. The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the Rear Climate Control Panel...
Page 189 Climate Controls Air Vents (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Use the outlets located near the Be sure to keep the area under the center and on the sides of the front seats clear of any objects so instrument panel to change the that the air inside of the vehicle can direction of airflow.
Page 190 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 191 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-19 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Operating Power (RAP) ....9-20 Stability Control .
Page 192: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-48 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 193: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 194: Steering
Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the If the engine ever stops while the Caution steering wheel allows you to turn vehicle is being driven, brake 180 degrees without removing normally but do not pump the If the steering wheel is turned a hand.
Page 195: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 196: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Warning tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water page 10-46. can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a water.
Page 197: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 198 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) on page 9-31 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a stability during hard stops on a serious situation. Stay with the Clear away snow from around slippery roads, but apply the brakes vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating keeps the battery charged to restart Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) the vehicle and to signal for help it Out with the headlamps. Do this as little Adjust the climate control Turn the steering wheel left and as possible to save fuel.
Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits open, you will find the label Warning (Continued) attached below the door lock It is very important to know how post (striker). The tire and vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can loading information label shows cause loss of control and a carry.
Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-11 the front and rear axle. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs.
Page 202 9-12 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 203 Driving and Operating 9-13 (GVWR). The GVWR includes Warning Warning the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any Things you put inside the heavier than the Gross vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tire label also Vehicle Weight Rating people in a sudden stop or...
Page 204: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment Starting and Warning (Continued) When you carry removable Operating items, you may need to put a When you carry something limit on how many people you New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle, secure carry inside the vehicle. Be sure it whenever you can.
Page 205: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition and Caution (Continued) transmission. Do not turn the engine off when the broken in. Hard stops with vehicle is moving. This will cause a new linings can mean loss of power assist in the brake premature wear and earlier and steering systems and disable replacement.
Page 206 9-16 Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift for emission inspection purposes. Caution to P (Park), and turn the ignition The switch stays in this position to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with when the engine is running. Using a tool to force the key to an automatic transmission, the If you leave the key in the ACC/ turn in the ignition could cause...
Page 207: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting the Engine Starting Procedure damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle has a diesel engine, is already running. Engine pedal, turn the ignition key to see the Duramax diesel cranking can be stopped by START.
Page 208: Fast Idle System
9-18 Driving and Operating The vehicle must not be moving engine and transmission gently Caution (Continued) and the accelerator must not be until the oil warms up and pressed. lubricates all moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the To control the fast idle: battery.
Page 209: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-19 Selecting the cruise control on/ which will prevent engine coolant Warning (Continued) off button when it was heater operation at temperatures previously on. above 18°C (0°F). the cord into a properly grounded Pressing the cruise control SET- To Use the Engine Coolant three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
Page 210: Retained Accessory
9-20 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory 4. Remove the key and take it with Warning (Continued) you. If you can leave the vehicle Power (RAP) with the ignition key in your move the shift lever to P (Park). hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). These vehicle accessories can be See Shifting Into Park on used for up to 10 minutes after the...
Page 211: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-21 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, If you are parking on a hill and you The vehicle has an automatic try charging or jump starting the do not shift the transmission into transmission shift lock control battery.
Page 212: Parking Over Things
9-22 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Warning damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 213: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-23 Running the Vehicle Automatic especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an While Parked Transmission increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under It is better not to park with the Automatic Transmission Shifting Into Park on page 9-20.
Page 214 9-24 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to D (Drive): This position is for Warning back up. normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: Caution engine is running at high speed is Going less than about 55 km/h...
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-25 conditions in order to reduce rapid adaptive shift control process, 3 (Third): This position is also used upshifts and downshifts. This shift shifting might feel different as the for normal driving. It reduces vehicle stabilization feature is designed to transmission determines the best speed more than D (Drive) without determine, before making an...
Page 216: Four Speed
9-26 Driving and Operating rear wheels when trying to start the the Tow/Haul button for Caution (Continued) vehicle from a stop on slippery road three seconds. A DIC message surfaces. displays. See Transmission The repair will not be covered by Messages on page 5-38.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-27 brake pedal before you can shift To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning from P (Park) with the ignition in get out of snow, ice, or sand without ON/RUN. damaging the transmission, see If It is dangerous to get out of the the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9.
Page 218 9-28 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in You may use this feature for Caution slippery road conditions could result reducing torque to the rear wheels in skidding. See Skidding under when trying to start the vehicle from Shifting out of P (Park) or Loss of Control on page 9-5.
Page 219: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 Manual Mode This number is the highest gear that Caution (Continued) can be used. However, the vehicle Range Selection Mode can automatically shift to lower The repair will not be covered by gears as it adjusts to driving the vehicle warranty.
Page 220: Tow/Haul Mode
9-30 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off To disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode by pressing the button on the Grade Braking within the current instrument panel. When Tow/Haul is ignition key cycle, press and hold on, a light on the instrument cluster the Tow/Haul button for will come on.
Page 221: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-31 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down.
Page 222: Parking Brake
9-32 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake is released, the brake system stop, even with ABS. warning light will go off. Using ABS Caution Do not pump the brakes.
Page 223: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems while it is working. This is normal For your safety, the system can only and does not mean there is a be disabled when the vehicle speed problem with the vehicle. The is less than 40 km/h (25 mph). Traction Control/ system should initialize before the Electronic Stability...
Page 224 9-34 Driving and Operating and you want to rock the vehicle to system. If the problem does not attempt to free it. See If the Vehicle clear itself after restarting the Is Stuck on page 9-9. vehicle, see your dealer for service. StabiliTrak System Operation Traction Control Operation The StabiliTrak system is normally...
Page 225: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-35 Adding non-dealer accessories can Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the affect the vehicle's performance. system begins to limit wheel spin, See Accessories and Modifications cruise control will automatically Warning on page 10-3. disengage. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on Cruise control can be dangerous Locking Rear Axle...
Page 226 9-36 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using Press briefly to make the vehicle instrument cluster comes on after Cruise Control resume to a previously set speed, the cruise control has been set to If the cruise control system is or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-37 wheel briefly. Each time this is While going downhill: When the brakes are manually done, the vehicle goes about applied the cruise control is Vehicles with a 4-speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. disengaged. automatic transmission may need to have the brakes applied Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control...
Page 228: Driver Assistance Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance How the System Works Turning the System On and Off URPA comes on automatically when The system can be disabled through Systems the shift lever is moved into the Driver Information Center (DIC). R (Reverse). A single beep sounds See Park Assist under Driver Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 229: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-39 PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE Rear Vision Warning (Continued) OWNERS MANUAL: This Camera (RVC) message can occur under the injury, death, or vehicle damage. following conditions: If available, the Rear Vision Camera Always check behind and around (RVC) system is designed to help The ultrasonic sensors are not the vehicle before backing.
Page 230 9-40 Driving and Operating Shift into P (Park). Turning the RVC System On or Off To turn the symbols or guidelines on or off: Reach a vehicle speed of The navigation system may allow 8 km/h (5 mph). the RVC to be turned on or off. To 1.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-41 RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if:...
Page 232: Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an The fast flash conditions are Fuel accident. The position and used to protect the video device mounting angle of the camera For diesel engine vehicles, see from high temperature can change or the camera can Fuel for Diesel Engines in the conditions.
Page 233: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 knocking is heard when using Caution gasoline with a higher octane rating, the engine needs service. Do not use fuel containing Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also Use summer and winter fuels in the damage plastic and rubber parts.
Page 234: Gasoline Specifications
9-44 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives test. See Malfunction Indicator At a minimum, gasoline should meet To keep fuel systems clean, TOP Lamp on page 5-19. If this occurs, ASTM specification D 4814. Some TIER Detergent Gasoline is return to your authorized dealer for gasolines contain an...
Page 235: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-45 The use of E85 or FlexFuel is immediately after refueling to allow Caution (Continued) encouraged when the vehicle is the vehicle to adapt to the change in designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel ethanol concentration. damage plastic and rubber parts.
Page 236 9-46 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Do not leave the fuel pump pumping before removing the unattended. nozzle.
Page 237: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a new fuel cap is needed, be opening until filling is sure to get the right type of cap Warning complete.
Page 238 9-48 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-49 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Making Turns amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is Caution when towing a trailer. The longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as vehicle itself.
Page 240 9-50 Driving and Operating Driving on Grades minutes before turning the engine 3. When the wheel chocks are in off. If the overheat warning comes place, release the regular brakes Reduce speed and shift to a lower on, see Engine Overheating on until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-51 Maintenance when Trailer Warning Caution Towing The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in Maintenance Schedule on equipment is not used or the costly repairs not covered by the...
Page 242 9-52 Driving and Operating your passengers. So please read Use the following chart to determine this section carefully before pulling a how much the vehicle can weigh, trailer. based upon the vehicle model and options. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-53 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 3.73 H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8...
Page 244 9-54 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 266 kg (7,200 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42...
Page 245 Driving and Operating 9-55 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) *The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversion.
Page 246: Towing Equipment
9-56 Driving and Operating 10 percent to 15 percent of the total It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment loaded trailer weight (2), up to a not exceed any of its ratings Hitches maximum of 454 kg (1,000 lb) with a GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weight distributing hitch.
Page 247: Trailer Brakes
Driving and Operating 9-57 When using a weight-distributing If using the wiring provided with the Trailer Brakes hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so factory-installed trailering package, A loaded trailer that weighs more the distance (1) remains the same no holes need to be made in the than 680 kg (1,500 lb) needs to have both before and after coupling the body of the vehicle.
Page 248 9-58 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a trailer hitch, the The four-wire harness (without Tow/Haul Mode seven-wire harness assembly with connector) contains the following This button is on the instrument connector is attached to a bracket circuits: panel, to the right of the steering on the hitch platform.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-59 Tow/Haul is designed to be most Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Conversions and effective when the vehicle and Mode when lightly loaded or with no Add-Ons trailer combined weight is at least trailer at all will not cause damage. 75 percent of the vehicle Gross However, there is no benefit to the Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 250 9-60 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-23 Front Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-24 Sidemarker, and Parking Washer Fluid .
Page 252 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle General Information System ....10-56 Towing the Vehicle ..10-83 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle...
Page 253: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
Page 254: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-30. Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-5 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and Before closing the hood, be sure all lift up the secondary hood of the filler caps are on properly. release, which is underneath the Then lift the hood to relieve middle of the hood.
Page 256 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine Shown (4.8L V8 Engine, 5.3L V8 Engine, and 6.0L V8 Engine Similar)
Page 257: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Check the engine oil level 1. Battery on page 10-28. 9. Brake Master Cylinder regularly and maintain the Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See proper oil level. See Checking page 10-26. Cooling System on page 10-17. Engine Oil and When to Add 10.
Page 258 10-8 Vehicle Care Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running have an oil level above the recently, turn off the engine and operating range, i.e., the engine allow several minutes for the oil has so much oil that the oil level to drain back into the oil pan.
Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification. See Specification Caution earlier in this section for more Selecting the right engine oil information. depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. Engine Oil Additives/Engine engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and Oil Flushes...
Page 260: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary.
Page 261: Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-11 While pulling a trailer. Automatic Transmission If not taken to the dealer, be sure to follow all the instructions here or a To get the right reading, the fluid Fluid (4-Speed false reading on the dipstick could should be at normal operating Transmission) result.
Page 262: Transmission Fluid
10-12 Vehicle Care Checking the Fluid Level The transmission dipstick is near 4. If the fluid level is in the the center of the engine acceptable range, push the Prepare the vehicle as follows: compartment and will be labeled dipstick back in all the way; then 1.
Page 263: Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission How to Check Automatic Caution Transmission Fluid Fluid (6-Speed Use of the incorrect automatic Because this operation can be Transmission) difficult, it is recommended to have transmission fluid may damage When to Check and Change this check done at your dealer, the vehicle, and the damage may Automatic Transmission Fluid...
Page 264 10-14 Vehicle Care A cold fluid level check can be Because the vehicle is equipped Caution (Continued) performed after the vehicle has with a high-efficiency air-to-oil been sitting for eight hours or more cooler, the transmission fluid transmission to overheat. Be sure with the engine off, but this is used temperature may not reach the to get an accurate reading if...
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-15 Then, without shutting off the 1. Flip the handle up, pull out the How to Add Automatic engine, use the steps that follow. dipstick, and wipe it with a clean Transmission Fluid rag or paper towel. Refer to Recommended Fluids and 2.
Page 266: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care When the correct fluid level is Fluid earlier in this section for When to Inspect the Engine Air obtained, push the dipstick back instructions on driving to achieve Cleaner/Filter in all the way; then flip the warm or hot transmission fluid. Inspect or replace the air cleaner/ handle down to lock the dipstick It does not take much fluid,...
Page 267: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-17 3. Clean the engine air cleaner/ Caution filter housing. 4. Inspect or replace the engine air If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt cleaner/filter. Make sure that the can easily get into the engine, filter fits properly into the which could damage it.
Page 268: Engine Coolant
10-18 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Caution Warning An electric engine cooling fan can Using coolant other than ® start even when the engine is not DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some running. To avoid injury, always premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system keep hands, clothing, and tools...
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-19 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Check to see if coolant is visible in Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant. If using this mixture, coolant inside the coolant recovery mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added.
Page 270 10-20 Vehicle Care If the coolant is low, add the coolant If coolant is needed, add the proper or take the vehicle to a dealer for DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the service. coolant recovery tank. How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank for Gasoline Radiator...
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-21 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4. Fill the coolant recovery tank to 6. Start the engine and let it run DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up the COLD FILL mark. until the upper radiator hose can to the base of the filler neck. be felt getting hot.
Page 272: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care 8. Replace the pressure cap. At If the decision is made not to lift the Caution any time during this procedure if hood when this warning appears, coolant begins to flow out of the but instead get service help right Running the engine without filler neck, reinstall the away, see Roadside Assistance...
Page 273: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-23 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is still no sign of steam, Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast 1. Turn the air off. If you keep driving when the as normal idle speed for at least engine is overheated, the liquids...
Page 274: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care extra shifts. It is merely the cooling When to Check Power Steering The level should be at the COLD system functioning properly. The fan FILL mark. If necessary, add only Fluid will slow down when additional enough fluid to bring the level up to It is not necessary to regularly cooling is not required and the the mark.
Page 275: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Washer Fluid Brakes Caution This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear When the vehicle needs windshield (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched washer fluid, be sure to read the washer.
Page 276: Brake Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
Page 277: Checking Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
Page 278: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage Caution Refer to the replacement number Warning Using the wrong fluid can shown on the original battery label badly damage brake when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn hydraulic system parts.
Page 279: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-29 All-Wheel Drive 2. Fill Plug How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of To get an accurate reading, the Transfer Case the fill plug hole, on the transfer vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 280: Rear Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care When the differential is at operating How to Check Lubricant What to Use temperature (warm), add enough Refer to Recommended Fluids and lubricant to raise the level to the Lubricants on page 11-12 to bottom of the fill plug hole. determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 281: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-31 Federal law prohibits the following Engine: Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) acts or the causing thereof: Diesel Engine: Removal or rendering engine 1. The removal or rendering speed governor, if the vehicle Removal of the muffler. has one, inoperative so as to inoperative by any person, other Starter Switch Check allow engine speed to exceed...
Page 282: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
10-32 Vehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check service. engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the Warning Automatic Transmission...
Page 283: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-33 To check the P (Park) Headlamp Aiming Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Headlamp aim has been preset and the windshield. Any damage that P (Park). Then release the should need no further adjustment. occurs would not be covered by parking brake followed by the If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,...
Page 284: Bulb Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps Composite Headlamp For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-38. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Warning 2. Remove the two bolts from the 1.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-35 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the To replace one of these bulbs: headlamp assembly. 1. Remove the four screws (1) from To prevent headlamp vibration the headlamp retainer (2). and shortened bulb life, be sure Pull the retainer (2) out and set it to insert the headlamp assembly aside.
Page 286: Front Turn Signal
10-36 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal, 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the Taillamps outboard clip on the lamp by Sidemarker, and Parking To replace a taillamp/turn signal pushing inboard and prying the Lamps lamp or back-up lamp bulb: lamp assembly forward.
Page 287: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Vehicle Care 10-37 5. Remove the taillamp assembly 9. Reinstall the bulb socket by from the vehicle. turning it clockwise into the lamp assembly. 10. Reverse Steps 1 5 to reinstall the taillamp assembly and applique. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL is above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle.
Page 288: License Plate Lamp
10-38 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the two screws from the License Plate Lamp 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to CHMSL assembly. reinstall the license plate bulb assembly. 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise one-quarter Bulb turn to remove it from the lamp...
Page 289: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-39 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Bulb Exterior Lamp Number An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Headlamps some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Composite 9005LL headlamp wiring checked right away High-Beam The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 290: Fuses And Circuit
10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The fuse block is located in the protected from short circuits by a engine compartment on the driver combination of fuses and circuit side of the vehicle.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-41 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini Fuse Usage Right Stop/Turn Trailer Spare Spare Fuel System Control Module Ignition Body Control Module 5 Body Control Module 7 Body Control Module 4 Instrument Cluster Trailer Wiring...
Page 292 10-42 Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Steering Wheel Right High-Beam Windshield Washer Sensor Headlamp Horn Engine Control Left Low-Beam Transmission Module Ignition/ Headlamp Air Conditioning Glow Plug Module Right Low-Beam Compressor Transmission Headlamp Engine Control Control Module Wiper Module Battery...
Page 293: Floor Console Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-43 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Relay Usage Oxygen Sensor Run/Crank Odd Ignition/ Injectors 2 (Pre) Spare Daytime Running Engine Control Fuel Pump Lamps 2 Module Powertrain Crank (LOLVL-V22) (If Even Ignition/ Equipped) Injectors Air Conditioning Compressor Daytime Running Lamps 1 (UPLVL J-Case Fuse...
Page 294 10-44 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini-Fuse Usage Empty Steering Wheel Sensor Auxiliary Parking Lamps (Cut-Away) Front Park Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Upfitter Park Lamps Right Rear Park Lamp Left Rear Park Lamp Outside Rearview...
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini-Fuse Usage Mini-Fuse Usage Mini-Fuse Usage Empty Ignition Switch/ Driver Door Unlock Discrete Logic Heating, Ventilation Empty Ignition and Air Empty Sensor (PK3) Conditioning 2 Instrument Cluster Heating, Ventilation J-Case Fuse Usage and Air Heating, Ventilation Upfitter Auxiliary 1 Conditioning 1 and Air Gas Ambulance...
Page 296: Wheels And Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Relays Usage Warning (Continued) Upfitter Auxiliary 2 Tires and a serious crash. See (High Current Mini) Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Rear Defogger page 9-10. high-quality tires made by a (High Current Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 297: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-47 All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
Page 298: All-Terrain Tires
10-48 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section for more detail.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-49 DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (01-52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature...
Page 300 10-50 Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire (4) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria Transportation) molded onto both sides of the Specification) Original Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to (DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture.
Page 301: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following examples show aspect ratio is 75, as shown in the different parts of a tire size.
Page 302: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-52 Vehicle Care (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit (6) Load Range Load Range. Tire Terminology and number that indicates the tire Definitions (7) Service Description height-to-width measurements. service description indicates the Air Pressure The amount of For example, if the tire size load index and speed rating of a air inside the tire pressing aspect ratio is 75, as shown in...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-53 Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward the rim.
Page 304 10-54 Vehicle Care Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles.
Page 305: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-55 determined by tire See Tire and Loading Caution (Continued) manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-10. Overinflated tires, or tires that The ratings are molded into the have too much air, can Tire Pressure sidewall of the tire.
Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-56 Vehicle Care For additional information Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor regarding how much weight the when the tires are cold, meaning System vehicle can carry, and an the vehicle has not been driven The Tire Pressure Monitor System example of the Tire and Loading for at least three hours or no (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
Page 307: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-57 pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure page 13-15. under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 308 10-58 Vehicle Care located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and Caution If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper as soon as possible and inflate the pressure. Tire sealant materials are not all tires to the recommended pressure A Tire and Loading Information label the same.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-59 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 310 10-60 Vehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in the If the vehicle does not have activate the TPMS sensor. following order: driver side front tire, RKE, press the Driver A horn chirp confirms that the passenger side front tire, passenger Information Center (DIC) vehicle sensor identification code has side rear tire, and driver side rear.
Page 311: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-61 The tire has a puncture, cut, 10. Set all four tires to the or other damage that cannot recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of and Loading Information label. the size or location of the damage.
Page 312: Dual Tire Rotation
10-62 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing inner tire. Tires last longer and wear Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or more evenly if they are rotated.
Page 313: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Care 10-63 When It Is Time for New Some commercial truck tires, sidewall. The first two digits including Goodyear LT225/75R16 represent the week (01-52) and the Tires G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/ last two digits, the year. For 75R16 G933 RSD, may not have example, the third week of the year Factors such as maintenance, treadwear indicators.
Page 314: Buying New Tires
10-64 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud Warning and snow. See Tire Sidewall GM has developed and matched Labeling on page 10-48 for Tires could explode during specific tires for the vehicle. The additional information. improper service.
Page 315: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-65 If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) replaced with a tire that does not Wheels have a TPC Spec number, make vehicle included a spare tire If wheels or tires are installed that sure they are the same size, and wheel assembly with a are a different size than the original...
Page 316: Uniform Tire Quality
10-66 Vehicle Care (NHTSA), which grades tires by All Passenger Car Tires Must Warning (Continued) treadwear, traction, and Conform to Federal Safety temperature performance. This Requirements In Addition To specific wheel and tire systems applies only to vehicles sold in These Grades.
Page 317: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-67 Traction conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 318: Wheel Replacement
10-68 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 319: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-69 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out crash. To help avoid damage to slow down until it stops. Driving while driving, especially if the tires the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust, too fast or spinning the wheels are maintained properly.
Page 320 10-70 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall...
Page 321: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-71 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1). Tools Equipment needed for a cargo van or a passenger van is in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle.
Page 322 10-72 Vehicle Care To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) to the hoist handle and the extension(s) (6). Insert the extension end through the hole in the rear bumper. 2. Be sure the extension end The tools you will be using include: connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-73 Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Extension(s) Installing the Spare Tire 4. Wheel Wrench If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut 5. Jack Handle caps, loosen them by turning the 1. Do a safety check before wheel wrench counterclockwise. proceeding.
Page 324 10-74 Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. The front position jacking point is on the frame. The rear position jacking point is on the rear axle. If the exhaust system interferes with the jack location in the rear axle, such as in Diesel vehicles, place the jack (1) on the rear axle between the axle housing...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-75 Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack wheel attaches to the vehicle. In improperly positioned can an emergency, a cloth or a paper damage the vehicle and even towel can be used; however, use make the vehicle fall. To help a scraper or wire brush later to avoid personal injury and vehicle remove all rust or dirt.
Page 326 10-76 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the jack handle Warning Warning (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack Never use oil or grease on bolts damaged. To be sure, replace all completely. or nuts because the nuts might studs on the wheel. If the stud come loose.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-77 12. Put the wheel cover or the Warning Caution (Continued) center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper wheel blocks. incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification.
Page 328 10-78 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure and Tools it is properly attached. Warning 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable Storing a jack, a tire, or other tight.
Page 329: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-79 Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting repaired or replaced back onto the If this vehicle came with a full-size For more information about the vehicle, as soon as possible, so the spare tire, it was fully inflated when vehicle battery, see Battery on spare tire will be available in case it...
Page 330 10-80 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution Caution (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result warranty. Whenever possible, turn touching each other. If they are, in costly damage to the vehicle off or unplug all accessories on it could cause a ground...
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-81 Do not connect positive (+) to Warning Warning negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 332 10-82 Vehicle Care it to the positive (+) terminal of Caution (Continued) the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle out of the way before clamping has one. the negative jumper cable to the 7. Now connect the black fixed antenna bracket.
Page 333: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-83 Towing the Vehicle Consult your dealer or a Caution professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. If the jumper cables are Caution To tow the vehicle behind another connected or removed in the vehicle for recreational purposes, Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting such as behind a motor home, see...
Page 334 10-84 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not consider before recreational vehicle be towed with all four wheels on the towing: ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions What is the towing capacity of for internal lubrication while being the towing vehicle? Be sure to towed.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-85 Dolly Towing 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the See Parking Brake on Ground) All-Wheel-Drive Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the page 9-32. Vehicles Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Vehicles 5.
Page 336: Appearance Care
10-86 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution Caution (Continued) Exterior Care Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle products can be obtained from with all four wheels on the your dealer. Follow all Locks ground, or even with only two of manufacturer directions regarding its wheels on the ground, will correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-87 Finish Care symbol is on any Caution underhood compartment electrical Application of aftermarket clearcoat center that should not be power sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or washed. This could cause damage recommended. If painted surfaces aggressive polishing on a that would not be covered by the are damaged, see your dealer to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish...
Page 338 10-88 Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ or other harsh cleaners. vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Ice scrapers or other hard items. cleaning instructions: Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-89 Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim Aluminum least once a year. Hot, dry climates or Chrome Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent between the hood and windshield Use a soft, clean cloth with mild application.
Page 340 10-90 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper Caution Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. To avoid surface damage, do not Lubrication of applicable Steering/ Visually check constant velocity joint use strong soaps, chemicals, Suspension points should not be boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 341: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-91 Sheet Metal Damage dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls. surface. See Finish Care Cleaners should be removed If the vehicle is damaged and previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to requires sheet metal repair or remain on the surface being replacement, make sure the body...
Page 342 10-92 Vehicle Care Do not use laundry detergents or Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution dishwashing soaps with Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use use approximately 20 drops per rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and to a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 344: Floor Mats
10-94 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Caution (Continued) proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor these solvents can permanently mats were designed for the change the appearance and feel Warning vehicle.
Page 345: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Your dealer recognizes the diesel engine vehicles, see the importance of providing maintenance schedule section in General Information competitively priced maintenance...
Page 346 11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See The Tire Rotation and Required Warning (Continued) Fuel on page 9-42. Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to Severe Service and equipment are available. have your dealer perform these If they are not, see your dealer to In addition to the normal service services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Page 347: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-18. and filter must be changed at least Schedule once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid must be reset.
Page 348 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis automatic transmission park components for damaged, loose, mechanism. See Park Brake and or missing parts or signs of P (Park) Mechanism Check on wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-32.
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage (7). Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 350 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (7) 2500/3500 series vehicles only. Schedule Additional Required For severe commercial use Services - Normal vehicles, see Special Application Services on page 11-8. (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition.
Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage (7). Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 352: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Vehicles with Dual Wheels: and hoses for proper hook-up, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever...
Page 353: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 354 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 356: Recommended Fluids
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil...
Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Page 358: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22909882...
Page 359: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 360 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 361 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 362 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 363: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 364: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 365 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L...
Page 366 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 1.13 1.50 mm (0.053 0.059 in) 4.8L V8 Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 5.3L V8 Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.0L V8 Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 367: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If equipped with a diesel engine, V6 Engine see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Page 368 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 369: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 370 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 371: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 372: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
Page 373: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 374 13-6 Customer Information Model, year, color, and license Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of plate number of the vehicle. change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to tire. The spare tire, if equipped,...
Page 375: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 376 13-8 Customer Information Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Your dealer may arrange to provide reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service you with a courtesy rental vehicle or warranty repairs are required.
Page 377: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
Page 378 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 379: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 381: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: This vehicle may be equipped with a immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division module that records data in certain Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 382: Onstar
13-14 Customer Information How fast the vehicle was if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and traveling. consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar to an official request by police or website. This data could provide an similar government office;...
Page 383: Statement
Customer Information 13-15 GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310.
Page 384 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 385: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 386: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services Navigation button to get a priority OnStar navigation requires the connection to an Emergency Emergency Directions and Connections Advisor available service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, 24/7 to: the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Get help for an emergency.
Page 387: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
Page 388 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
Page 389: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
Page 390 14-6 OnStar to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming.
Page 391 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number.
Page 392 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF vehicle.
Page 393 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Rich Wales, Mike White to this condition is redistribution Info-ZIP copyright and license. of a standard UnZipSFX binary The definitive version of this This software is provided as is, (including SFXWiz) as part of a...
Page 394 14-10 OnStar Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
Page 395: Adding Equipment To The
INDEX Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Fixed Mast Antenna ..7-12 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-30 Radio Reception .
Page 396 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Center High-Mounted Headlamp Aiming ... 10-33 Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..10-37 Battery ..... . . 10-28 Headlamps .
Page 397 INDEX Clock ......5-6 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Cluster, Instrument .
Page 398 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Wet Roads ....9-5 Gauge .
Page 399 INDEX Fuel ......9-42 Additives .....9-44 Gasoline Halogen Bulbs .
Page 400 INDEX Lights Airbag On-Off ....5-16 Idle System Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-48 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-15 Fast .
Page 401: Lower Anchors And Tethers
INDEX Locks (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Door Ajar .....5-31 Lockout Protection ... . . 2-7 Navigation Power Door .
Page 402 INDEX ® OnStar Additional Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Information ....14-5 Brake ......9-32 Belts .
Page 403: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-14 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders ....5-15 Reclining Seatbacks .
Page 404 i-10 INDEX Service Specifications and Accessories and Capacities ....12-2 Taillamps ..... 10-36 Modifications .
Page 405 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Remote Start ....2-4 Uniform Tire Quality Automatic ....9-23, 9-26 Grading .
Page 406 i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-63 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-38 Windows .

Chevrolet 2014 Express Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

General Information

Quick Links

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