Chevrolet 2014 Silverado Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2014 Silverado Owner's Manual

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-34
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-101

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  • Page 1 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information .
  • 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, 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 your owner manual hazard that could result in injury for additional instructions or Text marked...
  • Page 5 Introduction : Cruise Control : Heated Steering Wheel : Remote Vehicle Start : Engine Coolant Temperature : LATCH System Child : Safety Belt Reminders Restraints : Exterior Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Fog Lamps : Tow/Haul Mode : Oil Pressure ®...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-12 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering Wheel System ..... 1-25 Adjustment .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Base Shown, Uplevel Similar...
  • Page 9 In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 8. Shift Lever. See Automatic 14. Cruise Control on page 9-59. Control on page 6-6. Transmission on page 9-34. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control Tow/Haul Selector Button (If System on page 9-66. (ITBC) System (If Equipped).
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 21. Climate Control Systems (with Lane Departure Warning Initial Drive Heater Only) on page 8-1 or (LDW) on page 9-68 (If Information Climate Control Systems (with Equipped). Air Conditioning) on page 8-3 Hill Descent Control Switch (If This section provides a brief (If Equipped).
  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-3. the following: Remote Vehicle Start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold If equipped, the engine can be until the parking lamps turn off.
  • Page 12 In Brief Power Door Locks Power Windows Base Trim Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim, If equipped with power door locks: Crew/Double Cab Premium Other Models Similar Shown, Other Models Similar : Press to lock the doors. If equipped, the driver door has a : Press to unlock the doors.
  • Page 13 In Brief Press the switch to lower the Power Sliding Rear Window The power sliding rear window window. Pull the switch up to raise cannot be operated manually. See it. See Windows on page 2-18 and Power Sliding Rear Window in Power Windows on page 2-19.
  • Page 14 In Brief If equipped, raise or lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and Power Lumbar seat by moving the rear of the forth to be sure it is locked in control up or down. place. See Power Seat Adjustment on See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
  • Page 15 In Brief If equipped, press and hold the Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright control up to increase upper position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks lumbar support and decrease 1. Lift the lever fully without lower lumbar support. applying pressure to the Press and hold the control down seatback, and the seatback will to increase lower lumbar support...
  • Page 16: Memory Features

    1-10 In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Heated and Cooled Front Seats Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other To recline a power seatback, Models Similar Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons if equipped: Shown, Heated Seat Buttons If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and Tilt the top of the control Similar (Exit) buttons on the driver door...
  • Page 17: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Press to cool the driver or passenger seat. System See Heated and Cooled Front Seats The passenger sensing system, on page 3-8. if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag Head Restraint under certain conditions.
  • Page 18: Mirror Adjustment

    1-12 In Brief Exterior Mirrors 2. Press one of the four arrows on the control pad to move the Manual Mirrors mirror up, down, right or left. If equipped, adjust the manual 3. Adjust each outside mirror so mirror by moving it up and down or that a little of the vehicle and the left to right to see a little of the side area behind it can be seen.
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 2. Press the arrows on the control Interior Mirror Steering Wheel pad while the indicator light on Adjustment Adjustment the (1) or (3) button is illuminated, to move the mirror Adjust the mirror for a clear view of up, down, right, or left.
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief Tilt and Telescoping Steering The ignition may need to be set Throttle and Brake Pedal Wheel to the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ Adjustment RUN position to disengage the tilt and telescoping steering If equipped, the position of the column and allow easier throttle and brake pedals can be adjustment.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 See Adjustable Throttle and Brake DOOR: The lamps come on Pedal on page 9-24. automatically when a door is opened. Interior Lighting ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief control to the off position again to See: OFF: Turns the windshield turn the automatic headlamps or wipers off. Exterior Lamp Controls on DRL back on. page 6-1. : For a single wipe, turn to For vehicles first sold in Canada, off then release.
  • Page 23: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (with Heater Only) 1. Fan Control 4. Defrost 2. Air Recirculation 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control...
  • Page 24 1-18 In Brief Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning) 1. Fan Control 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Air Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 7. Rear Window Defogger 4. Defrost...
  • Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the shift lever. To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the 1. Driver Temperature Control 8. Air Recirculation M (Manual Mode) position.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief While using Range Selection Mode, Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-38. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, the engine's driving power can be...
  • Page 27: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-21 Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on Vehicle Features a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In Radio(s) AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding : Press to turn the system on.
  • Page 28: Portable Audio Devices

    1-22 In Brief Storing Radio Station Presets SiriusXM Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Service Up to 25 preset stations from all This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) bands can be stored in the favorite SiriusXM is a satellite radio service auxiliary input jack, SD card reader, lists in any order.
  • Page 29: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-23 See Bluetooth (Infotainment ® : If equipped with OnStar or a Controls - Base Radio) on ® Bluetooth system, press to interact page 7-33 or Bluetooth (Voice with those systems. See OnStar Recognition - Base Radio) on Overview , Bluetooth (Infotainment page 7-37 or Bluetooth (Overview) Controls - Base Radio) on...
  • Page 30: Infotainment System

    1-24 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the If the vehicle has the base level speed and activate cruise control. instrument cluster, the trip odometer If cruise control is already active, reset stem is used to operate use to decrease vehicle speed.
  • Page 31: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    In Brief 1-25 Lane Departure Ultrasonic Parking Assist : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to Warning (LDW) If equipped, Ultrasonic Rear Parking reset values on certain screens. Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the If equipped, LDW is intended to help See Driver Information Center (DIC) rear bumper to assist with parking...
  • Page 32: Universal Remote System

    1-26 In Brief Vehicle with a Center Console Universal Remote System Sunroof One or two in front of the cupholders on the center console. One inside the center storage console. One on the rear of the center storage console. If equipped with the Universal Vehicles with Bench Seats Remote System, these buttons will be in the front overhead console.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-27 the sunroof reaches the desired Performance and instrument cluster and the position. Press and hold the front of appropriate DIC message Maintenance the SLIDE switch to close it. displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-40. Express-Open/Express-Close: To Traction Control/ express-open the sunroof, fully...
  • Page 34: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    1-28 In Brief tires. If the warning light comes on, to change the engine oil and filter. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal stop as soon as possible and inflate The oil life system should be reset slowly three times within the tires to the recommended to 100% only following an oil five seconds.
  • Page 35: Roadside Assistance Program

    Services when activated. See Canada: 1-800-268-6800 OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Always follow posted speed New Chevrolet owners are limits or drive more slowly when automatically enrolled in the conditions require. Roadside Assistance Program. Keep vehicle tires properly See Roadside Assistance Program inflated.
  • Page 36 1-30 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 37: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-13 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Keys Programming without a Recognized Key Follow these procedures to program Program a new key to the vehicle up to eight keys to the vehicle. when a recognized key is not Programming with a available. Canadian regulations Recognized Key require that owners see their dealer.
  • Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry times. After the third time, turn to (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may longer work with the vehicle.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows exterior lamps may turn on. See when is pressed again within Vehicle Personalization on three seconds. See Vehicle page 5-45. Personalization on page 5-45. Pressing on the RKE transmitter Pressing arms the content disarms the content theft-deterrent theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows RUN or is pressed again. The Caution ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on Programming Transmitters to the transmitter. Static from your the Vehicle body could damage the Only RKE transmitters programmed...
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start require a person using the remote 2. Immediately press and hold start to have the vehicle in view until the turn signal lamps flash If equipped, this feature starts the when doing so. Check local or for at least four seconds.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the remote start is extended, started with the key. After the key is Warning (Continued) the second 10-minute period is removed from the ignition, the added on to the first 10 minutes for vehicle can be remote started again. open it.
  • Page 44: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows There are several ways to lock and Power Door Locks unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
  • Page 45: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remove the key from the Pressing the power lock switch ignition for a manual twice overrides the delayed locking transmission. feature and immediately locks all doors. Lockout Protection This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver Turn delayed locking on or off using...
  • Page 46: Doors

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To shut the tailgate, firmly push it To remove the tailgate: upward until it latches. Tailgate After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely. Warning Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to It is extremely dangerous to ride allow for different loading situations.
  • Page 47: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security Slow Flash: Alarm system is open, lift the right edge of the armed. This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. Arming the Alarm System features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 48: Immobilizer Operation

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Always unlock a door with the flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the The system does not have to be RKE transmitter. vehicle is not started, or the door is manually armed or disarmed. Unlocking the driver door with the not unlocked by pressing on the The vehicle is automatically...
  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 still does not start with the other key, Exterior Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors the vehicle needs service. If the and add-on convex mirror vehicle does start, the first key may attachments could decrease mirror Convex Mirrors be faulty.
  • Page 50: Power Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows seat. The convex mirror can be 2. Press one of the four arrows on 2. Press one of the four arrows on adjusted manually to the driver the control pad to move the the control pad while the preferred position for better vision.
  • Page 51: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding memory function that works with the If equipped, push the mirror toward memory seats. See Memory Seats the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror on page 3-6. outward to return to its original position.
  • Page 52: Heated Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Mirror If equipped, indicator lights on the mirror flash in the direction of the If equipped, the driver outside mirror turn or lane change. automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps from behind.
  • Page 53: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Using the Outside Mirror with Reverse Tilt Mirrors the Blind Spot Mirror If equipped with the memory 1. When the approaching vehicle is 1. Set the main mirror so that the package, the passenger and/or a long distance away, the image side of the vehicle can just be driver mirror tilts to a preselected...
  • Page 54: Interior Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless headlamps from behind.
  • Page 55: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
  • Page 56 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Will stop operation when any Programming the Power Express Window Anti-Pinch door is opened. Windows Feature Press the switch down to lower the If the battery on the vehicle has If any object is in the path of the window, and pull up the front of the been recharged or disconnected, window when express-up is active,...
  • Page 57: Rear Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The anti-pinch feature can be Window Lockout Rear Windows overridden in a supervised mode. Power Sliding Rear Window Hold the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position. The window rises for as long as the switch is held.
  • Page 58: Roof

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power sliding rear window Roof Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To cannot be operated manually. open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until Sunroof Sun Visors the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully...
  • Page 59 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
  • Page 60 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 61: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-19 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 62: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
  • Page 63: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints restraint forward, grasp the head Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: restraint and pull forward to the 1. Pull the handle at the front of desired locking position. To adjust Seat Adjustment the seat. the head restraint rearward, grasp 2.
  • Page 64: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, see Power Lumbar Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-62.
  • Page 65: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the Do not have a seatback reclined if Warning (Continued) control up to increase upper the vehicle is moving. lumbar support and decrease Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over lower lumbar support.
  • Page 66: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats 1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory If the memory position is still not Positions recalling, see your dealer for To save positions to the 1 and 2 service. buttons: If the vehicle is off, or in ON/RUN/ START but not in P (Park), press Automatically Recalling Memory 1.
  • Page 68: Heated And Cooled Front

    Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement, press one button. See Storing Memory Heated and Cooled Front of the memory, power mirror or Positions listed previously. See Seats power seat controls; or press the also Vehicle Personalization on adjustable pedal control (if page 5-45.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints The indicator light on the button The heated or cooled seat indicator comes on when this feature is on. lights do not turn on during a remote start. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of The temperature performance of an the button, the seat will change to unoccupied seat may be reduced.
  • Page 70: Rear Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To unfold the seat: 1. Push the seat cushion rearward Rear Seats (Double Cab while pulling the release strap loop under the seat cushion. Pull Full Bench) the seat cushion down until it latches. Folding the Rear Seat 2.
  • Page 71: Rear Seats (Split Bench)

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats (Split Bench) Warning Folding Rear Seat A safety belt that is improperly Either side of the rear seat can be routed, not properly attached, folded for added cargo space. or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 72: Safety Belts

    3-12 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 73: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 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 74: Index

    3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the vehicle is a double or crew cab, 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. then all seating positions in the the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt get twisted.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-15 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. For the driver and front outboard 3. Push the latch plate into the seating positions on light duty buckle until it clicks. vehicles and the center seating Pull up on the latch plate to position (if equipped) on crew make sure it is secure.
  • Page 76 3-16 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pushing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-17 the vehicle's safety belt system will 2. Attach the adjustable comfort probably need other new parts. See guide to the anchor loop by Replacing Safety Belt System Parts threading the hook through after a Crash on page 3-21. the loop.
  • Page 78 3-18 Seats and Restraints Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
  • Page 79: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
  • Page 80: Safety Belt Extender

    3-20 Seats and Restraints But if a safety belt is not long crash. They can rip apart under enough, your dealer will order you impact forces. If a belt is torn or an extender. When you go in to frayed, get a new one right away. order it, take the heaviest coat you Make sure the safety belt reminder will wear, so the extender will be...
  • Page 81: Replacing Safety Belt System

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt Warning system was not being used at the...
  • Page 82 3-22 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) Warning AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on with airbags. Airbags are Because airbags inflate with great the instrument panel for the front designed to work with safety force and faster than the blink of outboard passenger.
  • Page 83: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 3-37 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-39.
  • Page 84 3-24 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
  • Page 85: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the have a seat position sensor that direction of the impact, and how enables the sensing system to Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. monitor the position of the driver seat.
  • Page 86: What Makes An Airbag

    3-26 Seats and Restraints severe side crashes depending on roof-rail airbags are rollover capable. If the airbags are rollover the location of the impact. In capable, both roof-rail airbags will capable, both roof-rail airbags will addition, these roof-rail airbags are also inflate if the sensing system also inflate if the sensing system designed to inflate during a rollover...
  • Page 87: How Does An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated Restrain? because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not not toward those airbags.
  • Page 88: Airbag On-Off Switch

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians The vehicle has a feature that may In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. automatically unlock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that on the interior lamps, turn on the broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the vehicle does not have an Child age 1 to 12. A child from turning off the airbag and airbag on-off switch, it may have a age 1 to 12 must ride in the front allowing the passenger, even if passenger sensing system.
  • Page 90: Passenger Sensing

    3-30 Seats and Restraints To turn the front outboard passenger Warning frontal airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, If the airbag readiness light ever and move the switch to the on comes on and stays on, it means position.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-31 certain conditions. No other airbag Warning is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal the front outboard passenger seat airbag inflates.
  • Page 92 3-32 Seats and Restraints A front outboard passenger For some children, including Warning (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger Secure rear-facing child restraints sensing system may or may not turn There is a critical problem with in a rear seat, even if the airbag...
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the On Indicator Is Lit for a (Rear Seat) on page 3-67. Even 6. Restart the vehicle. if the child restraint is equipped Child Restraint The passenger sensing system may with a safety belt lock-off, make or may not turn off the airbag for a The passenger sensing system is sure the safety belt retractor is...
  • Page 94 3-34 Seats and Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in passenger sensing system to Additional Factors Affecting the front outboard passenger seat, turn the airbag off for some System Operation but the off indicator is lit, it could be adult-sized occupants.
  • Page 95: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see operation of the airbag system can object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering also be affected by changing or handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13-11.
  • Page 96: Airbag System Check

    3-36 Seats and Restraints or device, installed under or on top If you have to modify your vehicle Caution (Continued) of the seat fabric, could also because you have a disability and interfere with the operation of the you have questions about whether coverings.
  • Page 97: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children systems are working properly booster. Use a booster seat with a after a crash, have them lap-shoulder belt until the child inspected and any necessary passes the fit test below:...
  • Page 98 3-38 Seats and Restraints 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 99: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 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 100 3-40 Seats and Restraints 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 101: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning (Continued) To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal need complete support. In a injuries. To reduce the risk of crash, if an infant is in a serious or fatal injuries during a rear-facing child restraint, the...
  • Page 102 3-42 Seats and Restraints 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 103: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 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 104 3-44 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Warning Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint to make sure it is restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag compatible with this vehicle.
  • Page 105: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 rear-facing child restraint should not In order to use the LATCH system in When installing a child restraint with be installed in the vehicle, even if your vehicle, you need a child a top tether, you must also use the airbag is off.
  • Page 106 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). 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 attached.
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Double Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating Regular Cab Two-Passenger positions with top tether anchors. Front Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
  • Page 108 3-48 Seats and Restraints has two labels near the crease See Securing Child Restraints of the vehicle as the seating between the seatback and the seat (Center Front Seat Position) on position where the child restraint will cushion. page 3-57 or Securing Child be placed.
  • Page 109: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 same side of the vehicle as the Securing a Child Restraint Warning (Continued) seating position where the child Designed for the LATCH restraint will be placed. System anchors in the crew and double Be sure to read the following cabs.
  • Page 110 3-50 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one Regular Cab Models Warning (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see 1. For models without a rear seat, Where to Put the Restraint on forward-facing child restraints of the retractor to set the lock, page 3-43.
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-51 1.3. Remove the cover to 3. Before placing a child in the expose the anchor. child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten grasp the child restraint at the the top tether according to safety belt path and attempt to your child restraint...
  • Page 112 3-52 Seats and Restraints child restraint manufacturer restraints, attach and tighten the instructions and the instructions top tether to the top tether in this manual. anchor (loop), if your vehicle has one. Follow the child restraint 1.1. Find the lower anchors for instructions the vehicle LATCH the desired seating anchor weight limits described at...
  • Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2.1.3. Then attach the top through the loop on 4. Before placing a child in the tether (4) to the top the passenger side child restraint, make sure it is tether and behind the securely held in place. To check, anchor (loop) (1) at inboard grasp the child restraint at the...
  • Page 114 3-54 Seats and Restraints child restraint manufacturer restraints, attach and tighten the instructions and the instructions top tether to the top tether in this manual. anchor (loop). Follow the child restraint instructions, the vehicle 2.1. Find the lower anchors for LATCH anchor weight limits the desired seating described at the beginning of...
  • Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3.1.3. Then attach the top 3.3.2. Route the top 5. Before placing a child in the tether (4) to the top tether (4) through the child restraint, make sure it is tether loop on the securely held in place. To check, anchor (loop) (1) at passenger side.
  • Page 116 3-56 Seats and Restraints To reinstall the headrest: To remove the headrest: To reinstall the headrest: 1. Insert the headrest posts into the 1. Press both buttons on the 1. Insert the headrest posts into the holes in the top of the seatback headrest posts and pull up on holes in the top of the seatback with the longer chrome plated...
  • Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-57 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat (Front Outboard Position) Passenger Seat) Warning With Passenger Sensing Warning System A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged A child in a child restraint in the This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 118 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee System) on page 3-45 for how and restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy where to install the child restraint...
  • Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-59 1. Move the seat as far back as it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run will go before securing the the lap and shoulder portions of forward-facing child restraint. the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 120 3-60 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
  • Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-61 If a child restraint has been installed Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) and the on indicator is lit, see If the the front unless airbag is off. This is On Indicator Is Lit for a Child because the risk to the rear-facing deploy under some unusual Restraint under Passenger Sensing...
  • Page 122 3-62 Seats and Restraints uses a top tether, see Lower 1. Move the seat as far back as it Warning (Continued) Anchors and Tethers for Children will go before securing the (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for forward-facing child restraint. passenger airbag could inflate top tether anchor locations.
  • Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-63 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5.
  • Page 124 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a when you remove the child restraint rear seat and your child restraint from the vehicle unless the person has a top tether, follow the child who will be sitting there is a member restraint manufacturer's of a passenger airbag risk group.
  • Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Do not secure a child seat in a Warning (Continued) position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires is because the back of the that the top tether be anchored, or if rear-facing child restraint would the instructions that come with the be very close to the inflating...
  • Page 126 3-66 Seats and Restraints 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
  • Page 127: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-67 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Put the child restraint on forward-facing child restraints have the seat. (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run attached.
  • Page 128 3-68 Seats and Restraints 7. For forward-facing child restraints, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop). Refer to the child restraint instructions, the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits and instructions listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45.
  • Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-69 Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for additional information on installing the headrest properly. Crew Cab 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 130 3-70 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top in place, the headrest may be tether, follow the child restraint removed. See your dealer for manufacturer's instructions assistance with removal, and store regarding the use of the top the removed headrest in a secure tether.
  • Page 131: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
  • Page 132: Glove Box

    Storage Glove Box Cupholders Rear Front Base If equipped, there are cupholders on the center front seat console armrest. Uplevel If equipped, the cupholders in the center console can be placed over the mid or front storage compartment, or between them to access both storage compartments.
  • Page 133: Sunglasses Storage

    Storage Sunglasses Storage Center Console Storage Uplevel Shown, Other Models Similar Base If equipped, sunglasses storage is If equipped, the uplevel center If equipped, pull the front center on the overhead console. Press the console may have the following seat armrest down to access the fixed button on the cover and features: storage area with cupholders.
  • Page 134: Floor Console Storage

    Storage 7. High Voltage Power Outlet Floor Console Storage Additional Storage (HVPO) (if equipped) Features 8. SD Card Reader 9. Auxiliary Input Jack Cargo Tie-Downs 10. Latch 11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Press the latch (10) and lift the armrest to access the main storage compartment.
  • Page 135 Storage 2. Turn the tie-down loop clockwise 5. Reinstall the tie-down loop Caution to tighten. The tie-down will be through the backing plate into hard to turn until the toggle the toggle nut for reuse. The truck bed walls will collapse if moves past the installation point the tie-downs are overloaded.
  • Page 136 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 137: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-17 Lamps On Reminder .
  • Page 138: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Security Messages ..5-41 Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Steering System Wheel Messages ....5-41 Steering Wheel Tire Messages .
  • Page 139: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to See OnStar Overview , Bluetooth move the steering wheel up or (Infotainment Controls - Base down, then release lever to lock Radio) on page 7-33 or Bluetooth the wheel in place. (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) on page 7-37 or Bluetooth (Overview) Do not adjust the steering wheel...
  • Page 140: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-38. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
  • Page 141: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass Clock The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with Warning display on the Driver Information Faceplate Controls Center (DIC). The compass receives In freezing weather, do not use To set the time or date: its heading and other information the washer until the windshield is from the Global Positioning...
  • Page 142: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: If auto timing is set, the time Power Outlets displayed on the clock may not 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be update immediately when driving Home Page, then select Time used to plug in electrical equipment, into a new time zone.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls The power outlets on the center Caution Caution stack and in front of the cupholders are powered at all times. The power Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from outlets inside the storage area and plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause on the rear of the console are of time while the vehicle is off will...
  • Page 144 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in: ON/RUN, equipment requiring less Equipment with high initial peak...
  • Page 145: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 146: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 148 5-12 Instruments and Controls Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) calls, scroll through contacts, select selected Driver Information from the favorites, or change the There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be phone source. If there is an active in the center of the instrument viewed.
  • Page 149: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Trip Odometer Info Pages: Press while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since be displayed in the Info app.
  • Page 150: Fuel Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel Here are four things that some gauge indicates about how much owners ask about. None of these fuel is left in the tank. show a problem with the fuel gauge: There is an arrow near the fuel At the service station, the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the...
  • Page 151: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on Gauge page 5-37 and Engine Oil on page 10-10. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine.
  • Page 152: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Temperature Gauge English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine When the ignition is on, this gauge Metric coolant. indicates the battery voltage. While driving under normal When the engine is running, this operating conditions, if the needle gauge shows the condition of the moves into the red warning area,...
  • Page 153: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 voltmeter gauge may also read Readings outside the normal the driver remains or becomes lower when in fuel economy mode. operating range indicate a possible unbuckled while the vehicle is This is normal. problem in the electrical system. moving.
  • Page 154: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-21. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-19 instrument panel endcap, the OFF Warning (Continued) indicator light or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder protection of an airbag. In a that the airbag has been turned off. crash, the airbag will not be able This light will go off when the airbag to inflate and help protect the has been turned on.
  • Page 156: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Warning (Continued) Indicator passenger airbag could inflate If the vehicle has one of the even though the airbag on-off following indicators, then the vehicle switch is turned off. has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger To help avoid injury to yourself or United States...
  • Page 157: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the word ON or the on symbol is a check to show the light is working. Warning lit on the passenger airbag status It should go out when the engine is indicator, it means that the front started.
  • Page 158 5-22 Instruments and Controls are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's on when the vehicle is placed in emission controls and can cause ON/RUN, as a check to show it is Caution...
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Avoid hard accelerations. improperly installed. A loose or diagnostic tools to fix any missing fuel cap allows fuel to mechanical or electrical problems Avoid steep uphill grades. evaporate into the atmosphere. that might have developed. If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as...
  • Page 160: Brake System Warning

    5-24 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II The malfunction indicator lamp is system readiness, your dealer on with the engine running, or if can prepare the vehicle for the light does not come on when inspection.
  • Page 161: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the light is still on, have the Antilock Brake System If the ABS light is the only light on, vehicle towed for service. See the vehicle has regular brakes, but (ABS) Warning Light Towing the Vehicle on page 10-94. the antilock brakes are not functioning.
  • Page 162: Four-Wheel-Drive Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Four-Wheel-Drive Light Tow/Haul Mode Light See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on page 9-58. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light The four-wheel-drive light comes on For vehicles with the Tow/Haul when a vehicle with a manual Mode feature, this light comes on transfer case is shifted into when the Tow/Haul Mode has been four-wheel drive and the front axle...
  • Page 163: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 ® Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light If equipped, this light displays green This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while when a vehicle is detected ahead. starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine.
  • Page 164: Traction Control System

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively display. See Tire Messages on working.
  • Page 165: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 166: Lamps On Reminder

    5-30 Instruments and Controls The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light Information Displays lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more Driver Information Center information. (DIC) (Base Level) Lamps On Reminder The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster.
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Hourmeter recent driving history and the Remaining Oil Life amount of fuel remaining in the fuel Unit Turn the trip odometer reset stem tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. until REMAINING OIL LIFE Digital Speedometer displays. An estimate of the oil's Average Fuel Economy The speedometer shows how fast remaining useful life is shown.
  • Page 168: (Dic) (Uplevel)

    5-32 Instruments and Controls the next oil change. To reset the Hourmeter Driver Information Center engine oil life system, see Engine (DIC) (Uplevel) This display shows the total number Oil Life System on page 10-13. of hours the engine has run. The DIC displays are shown in the Transmission Fluid Temperature Unit...
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-33 calculated based on the number of : Press to move between 6. Press while an item is L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or deselect last time this menu item was reset. cluster.
  • Page 170 5-34 Instruments and Controls See Engine Oil Messages on is low, the value for that tire is Best Score. Press to reset the page 5-37. The oil should be shown in amber. See Tire Pressure best average fuel economy. After changed as soon as possible.
  • Page 171: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Hours: Shows the total Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and number of hours the engine has run. Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC Transmission Fluid indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START Temperature: Shows the some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
  • Page 172: Brake System Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE FLUID LOW brakes. On some vehicles, this message This message is displayed when the As soon as it is safe to do so, displays if there is a problem with brake fluid level is low.
  • Page 173: Door Ajar Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Door Ajar Messages See Engine Coolant Temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Gauge on page 5-16. To avoid ENGINE DOOR OPEN added strain on a hot engine, the air This message displays and a chime conditioning compressor This message displays and a chime may sound if the engine cooling automatically turns off.
  • Page 174: Engine Power Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL possible and have the vehicle this message stays on, the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine should be taken to your dealer for On some vehicles, this message Oil on page 10-10. service as soon as possible.
  • Page 175: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 atmosphere. A few driving trips with Object Detection System when it is temporarily unavailable. the cap properly installed should The LDW system does not need Messages turn this light and message off. service. FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the Key and Lock Messages ALERT OFF camera being blocked.
  • Page 176: Ride Control System Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARKING ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL OFF CONTROL This message displays if there is a This message displays when the problem with the Parking Assist traction control has been turned off. This message displays when there system.
  • Page 177: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 STABILITRAK OFF may also Airbag System Messages Steering System display when the stability control Messages SERVICE AIR BAG has been automatically disabled. The following conditions can cause POWER STEERING ASSIST This message displays if there is a this message to appear: REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE problem with the airbag system.
  • Page 178: Tire Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10-66, the tire pressure values. See Driver Tire Rotation on page 10-67, Tire Information Center (DIC) (Base SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on Level) on page 5-30 or Driver SYSTEM page 10-62, and Tire Pressure on Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
  • Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-43 FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX GRADE BRAKING ON Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least If a four-wheel drive shift into This message displays when grade one minute, then restart the vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, braking has been enabled with the and check for the message on the...
  • Page 180: Vehicle Reminder

    5-44 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the ENGINE Messages side of the road and turn the ignition This message displays and a chime off.
  • Page 181: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 This message clears itself after Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle several seconds. This message also Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD clears if you acknowledge it. After this message clears, the TRAILER FLUID Use the audio system controls to GAIN and OUTPUT displays appear access the personalization menus This message displays when the...
  • Page 182 5-46 Instruments and Controls Detailed information for each menu to unlock the system. Press the 3. Press BACK on the faceplate follows. Back screen button to go back to or the screen button to return the previous menu. Time and Date to the previous menu or exit.
  • Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Select the desired number or select Audio Cue Volume Select Low, Medium, or High. Auto and the infotainment system This feature sets the volume of Collision/Detection Systems will automatically adjust the number audio files played at system startup of favorites shown.
  • Page 184 5-48 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Reverse Tilt Mirror Vehicle Locator Lights Select and the following may When on, the driver and/or This feature will flash the exterior display: passenger mirrors will tilt downward lamps when on the Remote when the vehicle is shifted to Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Auto Memory Recall...
  • Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Unlocked Door Anti-lockout Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock When on, this feature will keep the Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors driver door from locking when the display: will unlock when pressing on the door is open.
  • Page 186 5-50 Instruments and Controls Select All Doors or Driver Pair New Device Voice Mail Numbers Door Only. Select to pair a new device. See This feature displays the voice mail Pairing in Infotainment Controls number for all connected phones. Passive Door Lock under Bluetooth (Infotainment To change the voice mail number, This feature can be turned on or off,...
  • Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Display Rear Camera Select Restore or Cancel. Select and the following may Select and the following may Clear All Private Data display: display: This allows selection to clear all Theme Guidance Lines private information from the vehicle. Calibrate Touchscreen Rear Park Assist Symbols Select Delete or Cancel.
  • Page 188: Universal Remote System

    5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
  • Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-53 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
  • Page 190: Operation

    5-54 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
  • Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
  • Page 192 5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 193: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
  • Page 194: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamps Off (Headlamps): Turns on the turns on the headlamps at normal headlamps together with the parking Reminder brightness, together with the lamps and instrument panel lights. following: A reminder chime sounds when the When the headlamps are turned on headlamps or parking lamps are Parking Lamps while the vehicle is on, the...
  • Page 195: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting instrument cluster will come on. When it begins to get dark, the Release the lever to return to automatic headlamp system normal operation. switches from DRL to the headlamps. Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior Lamps (DRL) lamp control to the off position and When the high beams are on, this...
  • Page 196: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting Automatic Headlamp When it is bright enough outside, Hazard Warning Flashers the headlamps will turn off or may System change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough The automatic headlamp system outside, the headlamps come on turns off when the exterior lamp...
  • Page 197: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps signals to flash until the lever is Signals released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out.
  • Page 198: Roof-Mounted Lamp

    Lighting When the headlamps are changed When the wiring is connected to an Interior Lighting to high beam, the fog lamps go off. auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, When the high-beam headlamps are pressing the bottom of the button Instrument Panel turned off, the fog lamps will come will activate the lamp and illuminate Illumination Control on again.
  • Page 199: Cargo Lamp

    Lighting Cargo Lamp Dome Lamps DOOR: The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
  • Page 200: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting The interior lamps, headlamps, Entry Lighting parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on when The vehicle has an illuminated entry the key is removed from the ignition. feature. The interior lamps turn off When a door is opened, the dome automatically in 20 seconds.
  • Page 201: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting When the battery's state of charge A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in is low, the voltage is raised slightly several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being to quickly bring the charge back up. as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable.
  • Page 202 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 203: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Voice Recognition Introduction Voice Recognition ... 7-25 System Infotainment Phone Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-31 Read the following pages to Bluetooth (Infotainment become familiar with the Introduction Controls - Base Radio) .
  • Page 204: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System driving. Some functions may gray See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Theft-Deterrent Feature out when the vehicle is moving, The vehicle has Retained ® TheftLock is designed to indicating they are unavailable. Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, discourage theft of the vehicle's All functions are available when the the audio system can be played radio by learning a portion of the...
  • Page 205 Infotainment System Radio with CD...
  • Page 206 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. 6. RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. Radio with TONE (Favorite Pages) (Favorite Pages)
  • Page 207: Home Page

    Infotainment System 12. MENU (Seek) (Eject) (If Equipped) or TONE (If Equipped) Press to access the menu CD (If Equipped): Press for the current audio to seek the beginning of Press to eject the CD (if source. the current or previous equipped).
  • Page 208 Infotainment System CD (if equipped), USB/iPod, AUX SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS Valet Mode: Input, SD card reader (if equipped), screen icon to display the Settings Using the circular numeric keypad, and Bluetooth Audio (if equipped). main page. See Setting Radio enter a four-digit code: See AM-FM Radio on page 7-8, Preferences following.
  • Page 209 Infotainment System Software Information (If Number of Favorites Shown: Rear Camera (If Equipped) Equipped): Press the MENU knob Select Auto and the system will From the Rear Camera screen to select Save Vehicle Info to USB. automatically adjust the number of button, the following may display: Press the MENU knob again to start favorite pages when favorites are...
  • Page 210: Software Updates

    Bluetooth information. Audio (if equipped), CD, USB, SD, Website Information and AUX. The steering wheel controls can In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com also be used to adjust the volume. In Canada, see See Steering Wheel Controls on www.chevrolet.gm.ca page 5-3.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System Press the RADIO faceplate button rear speakers. The middle Station List: Select to display a list to change the active radio source or position balances the sound of AM or FM stations. Press change to the radio from another between the front and rear BACK to go to the source.
  • Page 212: Satellite Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System the MENU knob to select. or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and coast, and in digital-quality sound. hold a Favorites/Soft Key button on A service fee is required to receive Press BACK to go to the the faceplate. the SiriusXM service.
  • Page 213: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-11 Loading XM: The audio system is Radio Reception things like storms and power lines acquiring and processing audio and interfere with radio reception. When Frequency interference and static text data. No action is needed. this happens, try reducing the treble can occur during normal radio on the radio.
  • Page 214: Fixed Mast Antenna

    7-12 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Pandora Internet Radio Launching Pandora Connect the iPhone to the USB ® The fixed mast antenna will go If equipped, Pandora is a free ® port, or connect Android through most car washes as long as Internet radio service that streams ®...
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-13 Using the iPhone The login screen may display on the (Bookmarks): When selected device. during a track, a choice displays to 1. Plug the device into the USB bookmark the artist or track. This port. The phone screen must be Pandora Menus sends the bookmark to the Pandora unlocked.
  • Page 216 7-14 Infotainment System Pandora Skip Limit 3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try whether the device displays in to connect the device again. See the Connected phone sources Pandora limits the number of skips Auxiliary Jack on page 7-21 or list under the Phone icon from allowed on their service.
  • Page 217: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-15 Device needs to be charged. No Stations Available: No stations Audio Players are available on the Pandora server Application needs to be through the connected device. relaunched. CD Player Action Unavailable. Please Check Connection between phone and If the vehicle is equipped with a CD Device Connection: A few radio lost.
  • Page 218: Loading And Ejecting Discs

    7-16 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, through a track. Release the difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc button to return to playing difficulty in loading and ejecting.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-17 The label is caught in the CD CD Menu EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this player. feature adjusts the equalizer While on the CD main page, press settings. See EQ (Equalizer) If Disc Player Error displays, it could the MENU knob to display the CD Settings in AM-FM Radio on be for one of the following reasons:...
  • Page 220: Usb Port

    7-18 Infotainment System Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, Press the MEDIA button on the No Folder 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, faceplate until the connected When the CD only contains 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, device is shown.
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-19 Tone Settings : Select to adjust There may be problems with The iPod battery recharges Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See following situations: When the vehicle is off while an Tone Settings under Playing an iPod is connected using the iPod...
  • Page 222 7-20 Infotainment System Auto Volume : If equipped, see 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Genres: Playing an Audio CD in CD Player and press to select an artist 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight on page 7-15. name to view a list of all albums and press to view the genres by the artist.
  • Page 223: Sd Card Reader

    Infotainment System 7-21 ® Playing from an iPhone Auxiliary Jack Playing from the AUX Jack ® or iPad An auxiliary device is played The AUX jack is in the center through the audio system and This feature supports iPhone 3G, console.
  • Page 224: Bluetooth Audio

    7-22 Infotainment System Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio Menu Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to Press the MENU screen button to If equipped, music may be played display on the radio. When the radio display the Bluetooth Audio menu. from a paired Bluetooth device.
  • Page 225: Navigation Onstar ® System

    Infotainment System 7-23 Navigation My Destination If My Destination is selected, a ® OnStar System special version of the Maneuver View displays. The Destination ® An OnStar subscriber has the Address is shown in the Street ability to connect to the OnStar Name field and the total distance to system (if equipped) and ask an the destination is shown in the...
  • Page 226 7-24 Infotainment System Select the NEXT screen button No Active Route the home screen and to display the next maneuver applications tray, so this view is information, including distance not accessible. between it and the previous Mutually Exclusive from maneuver. Embedded Navigation Select the PREV screen button If the vehicle has both a built in...
  • Page 227: Voice Recognition

    Infotainment System 7-25 Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to speak commands for completing the If a route is in progress using If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except OnStar Turn-by-Turn navigation, for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad, and a route is requested using the...
  • Page 228 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Wait until after the beep Prompts and Screen Displays 1. Press on the steering wheel completes, then clearly speak control to activate voice While a voice recognition session is one of the commands described active, there will be corresponding recognition, or select the in this section.
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-27 Press or say Cancel or Exit to Say Help or look at the screen understood by the system. An terminate the voice recognition display for commands. example of a direct command would session and display the screen be Call 555-1212.
  • Page 230 7-28 Infotainment System voice recognition screen functions Help Switch to AM : Switch bands to the same as a list on other screens. AM and tune to the last AM radio Say Help on any voice recognition Scrolling can be used to help station.
  • Page 231 Infotainment System 7-29 Tune to <FM frequency> FM HD Play Album : Begin a dialog to name is the name displayed on the <HD channel number> : Tune to enter a specific album name. screen when the device is first the HD Radio station whose selected as an audio source.
  • Page 232 7-30 Infotainment System Play Podcast : Begin a dialog to Voice command option changes directly with one command like, enter a specific name. through media content limits are: Play <album name>. The command Play Album must first be Play Podcast <podcast Song files including other spoken;...
  • Page 233: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System 7-31 Voice Recognition for the Switch Phone : Select a different Phone phone for outgoing calls. Phone Voice Keypad : Begins a dialog Bluetooth (Overview) Call <contact name> : Initiate a to enter special numbers like call to an entered contact. The Instructions for using the cell phone international numbers.
  • Page 234 7-32 Infotainment System duplicate or rarely used entries. Bluetooth Controls Warning (Continued) If possible, program speed dial Use the buttons on the instrument or other shortcuts. panel, faceplate, and the steering Taking your eyes off the road too Review the controls and wheel to operate the Bluetooth long or too often could cause a operation of the infotainment...
  • Page 235: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)

    Infotainment System 7-33 PHONE: Select to enter the phone Audio System Switching to Handset or main menu. See Bluetooth Hands-Free Mode When using the Bluetooth system, (Infotainment Controls - Base sound comes through the vehicle's To switch between handset mode Radio) on page 7-33 or Bluetooth front audio system speakers and and hands-free mode, use the...
  • Page 236 7-34 Infotainment System the cell phone changes or the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 7. Repeat steps 1 6 to pair cell phone is deleted from the to select Manage Phones. additional phones or devices. system. 3. Press the button just below the Listing All Paired and Connected PAIR/screen button.
  • Page 237 Infotainment System 7-35 5. A confirmation screen is Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to If the phone prompts to allow phone displayed. Press the button just highlight Contacts and press to book download during the pairing below the DELETE screen select.
  • Page 238 7-36 Infotainment System 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 4. Press the MENU knob to call the Accepting a Call the letter group and press to contact. To accept a call, do one of the select. following: Making a Call Using the 4.
  • Page 239: Radio)

    Infotainment System 7-37 Accepting a Call Waiting Call Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth (Voice (DTMF) Tones Recognition - Base To accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Radio) send numbers during a call. This is Press the button just below the Using Voice Recognition used when calling a menu-driven...
  • Page 240 7-38 Infotainment System 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones To connect to a different cell phone, For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the your cell phone manufacturer's...
  • Page 241 Infotainment System 7-39 Storing and Deleting Phone 3. Say the entire phone number or Using the Delete Command a group of digits all at once with Numbers 1. Press . The system responds no pauses, then follow the The following commands are used Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 242 7-40 Infotainment System 2. Say Directory. 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command pausing or say the name tag. 3. Say Hands-Free Calling. The digit dial command allows a Once connected, the person called phone number to be dialed by 4.
  • Page 243 Infotainment System 7-41 Once connected, the person called Call Waiting 3. Use the Dial or Call command will be heard through the audio to dial the number of the third Call waiting must be supported on speakers. party to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the 4.
  • Page 244 7-42 Infotainment System 2. Say Transfer Call. 3. Say Voice. The system Clearing the System responds OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth <phone name>. the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it System from a Cell Phone The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely.
  • Page 245 Different Phone after in this be made using OnStar Hands-Free manufacturer's user guide for section. Calling, if available. See OnStar information on this process. Overview on page 14-1. 5. Locate Chevrolet MyLink on the display. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to...
  • Page 246 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight to select Manage Phones. 6. If Chevrolet MyLink does not the phone to be connected. appear, turn the phone off or 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight remove the phone battery and 4.
  • Page 247 Infotainment System 7-45 Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to When a cell phone supports the To make a call using the Recent highlight Keypad and press to phone book feature, the Contacts Calls menu: select. and Recent Calls menus are 1.
  • Page 248 7-46 Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Declining a Call Declining a Call Waiting Call to select Keypad. To decline a call, do one of the To decline a call waiting call, do one 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight following: of the following: the first digit and press to select.
  • Page 249: Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Connected Radio)

    Infotainment System 7-47 1. When a call is active, press the Making a Call 2. Say Dial or Call and then say button just below the KEYPAD the contact name. For example Calls can be made using the screen button. Call John at Work.
  • Page 250: Trademarks And License Agreements

    7-48 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called Using the Voice mail Command Trademarks and will be heard through the audio License Agreements 1. Press . The system responds speakers. Command Please, followed by Using the Switch Phone FCC Information a tone.
  • Page 251 Infotainment System 7-49 ® ® iPod shuffle , and iPod touch Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc.
  • Page 252 7-50 Infotainment System HD Radio Technology Schedule I: Gracenote EULA Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries. Gracenote Terms of Use This application or device contains HD Radio Technology manufactured Music recognition technology and software from Gracenote, Inc.
  • Page 253 Infotainment System 7-51 the restrictions set forth herein with Gracenote Data, the Gracenote accuracy of any Gracenote Data. respect to Gracenote Data shall Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to also apply to such content and such Gracenote reserves all rights in delete data from the Gracenote content providers shall be entitled to Gracenote Data, the Gracenote...
  • Page 254 7-52 Infotainment System USE OF THE GRACENOTE Free Type Project Part C EULA SOFTWARE OR ANY Portions of this software are Copyright 2013, Software Systems GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO copyright © 2013 The FreeType GmbH & Co. KG. All Rights CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE Project (http://www.freetype.org).
  • Page 255 Infotainment System 7-53 expressly granted herein, and retain INCLUDING, WITHOUT UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, all right, title and interest in and to LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING all copies of the Software, including OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR all intellectual property rights NON-INFRINGEMENT, OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES,...
  • Page 256 7-54 Infotainment System such technology outside of this END USER NOTICE product is prohibited without a The marks of companies displayed license from Microsoft. by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their For more information on the respective owners.
  • Page 257: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system, the heating and ventilation can be controlled. Heater Only) ....8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) .
  • Page 258 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defog): This mode clears the or counterclockwise to increase or windows of fog or moisture. Air is decrease the fan speed. Turn the directed to the windshield, floor knob all the way counterclockwise outlets, and side window vents. to turn the fan off.
  • Page 259 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Air Delivery Mode Control: Press , or to change the With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. direction of the airflow. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button.
  • Page 260 Climate Controls and the air conditioning compressor Rear Window Defogger Caution will run, unless the outside (Rear Window Defogger): temperature is close to freezing. Press to turn the rear window Using a razor blade or sharp Do not drive the vehicle until all the defogger on or off.
  • Page 261: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be the fan speed, air delivery, air controlled. conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
  • Page 262 Climate Controls The recirculation light will not come Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the on when automatically controlled. Temperature Control: The automatic operation and the system temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press Press to manually select separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic recirculation;...
  • Page 263 Climate Controls enter the vehicle. The air (Defrost): Press to clear the Caution conditioning compressor also comes windshield of fog or frost more on when this mode is activated. quickly. Air is directed to the Using a razor blade or sharp windshield and the side window Rear Window Defogger object to clear the inside rear...
  • Page 264: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Sensors The climate control system uses the Air Vents information from these sensors to Use the air vents in the center and maintain comfort settings by on the side of the instrument panel adjusting the outlet temperature, fan to direct airflow.
  • Page 265: Maintenance

    Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Maintenance seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Passenger Compartment vehicle more effectively. Air Filter Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect The filter removes dust, pollen, and the performance of the system.
  • Page 266 8-10 Climate Controls 3. Close the lower glove box door 4. Release the two tabs holding the and pull from its frame to service door. Open the service remove the entire unit. door and remove the old filter. 5. Install the new air filter. 6.
  • Page 267: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-26 Brakes Fast Idle System ... . . 9-28 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
  • Page 268: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-70 distractions.
  • Page 269: 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 270: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it If power steering assist is lost vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is because the engine stops or a normally but do not pump the held in that position for an extended system malfunctions, the vehicle...
  • Page 271: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go speed through the curve. straight down the roadway. Wait until the vehicle is out of Loss of Control the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Skidding Steering in Emergencies There are three types of skids that...
  • Page 272: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Warning (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the lose control and crash. You and Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the your passengers should always way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 273 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb needed, it may be necessary to wildlife. remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area air dam. Do not park over things that as far forward and as low as burn.
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the brakes to slow the vehicle and backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before help keep the vehicle under transmission or transfer case in driving further.
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted steepness of the incline more restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the with the uphill wheels, or if the...
  • Page 276 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice Use a low gear when driving in vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing the deeper the mud, the you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover lower the gear.
  • Page 277: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-11 suspension, wheels, tires, and There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) exhaust system for damage and hydroplaning. The best advice is to check the fuel lines and cooling slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large system for any leakage.
  • Page 278: Hill And Mountain Roads

    9-12 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Other driving tips include: Warning swing wide or cut across the Keep the vehicle well ventilated. center of the road. Drive at Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the interior vehicle on a long downhill slope own lane.
  • Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-13 Drive with caution, whatever the clear. Avoid sudden steering Warning (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so maneuvers and braking while traction is not lost. Accelerating too on ice. inside. Engine exhaust contains quickly causes the wheels to spin Turn off cruise control on slippery carbon monoxide (CO) which and makes the surface under the...
  • Page 280: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-14 Driving and Operating faster than the idle speed. This Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help Adjust the climate control engine compartment fire or other with the headlamps. Do this as little system to a setting that damage.
  • Page 281: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 If that does not get the vehicle out Vehicle Load Limits after a few tries, it might need to be It is very important to know how towed out. See Towing the Vehicle much weight the vehicle can on page 10-94.
  • Page 282 9-16 Driving and Operating open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See Warning (Continued) attached below the door lock Certification/Tire Label later in post (striker). The Tire and this section. vehicle handles. This could Loading Information label shows cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct the number of occupant seating...
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-17 there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 284 9-18 Driving and Operating of the driver, passengers, and Rating (GVWR). The GVWR cargo should never exceed the includes the weight of the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop Warning Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a or collision, things carried in crash.
  • Page 286 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load be necessary. Be sure to weigh Warning (Continued) platform, be sure the load is the vehicle before buying and securely tied down to prevent it installing the new equipment. When you carry something from shifting.
  • Page 287: Truck-Camper Loading

    Driving and Operating 9-21 3. GM Approved Accessory load. It will help to match the Maximum Mounting Points right slide-in camper to the * Equipment Weight vehicle. Structural members (1) and (2) are Side Boxes 113 kg per included in the pickup box design. Your dealer can help make a and Cargo side (250 lb...
  • Page 288 9-22 Driving and Operating weight of the people inside. But, is concentrated and, additional camper equipment not use about 68 kg (150 lb) for if suspended at that point, would included in the manufacturer's each seat. balance the front and rear. camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight The total cargo load must not be...
  • Page 289: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Secure loose items to prevent See Certification/Tire Label Starting and weight shifts that could affect the under Vehicle Load Limits on Operating balance of the vehicle. When the page 9-15. If weight ratings are truck-camper is loaded, drive to exceeded, move or remove New Vehicle Break-In a scale and weigh on the front...
  • Page 290: Adjustable Throttle And Brake

    9-24 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press Caution (Continued) made when the vehicle is in the brake pedal to confirm the R (Reverse) or while using cruise adjustment is right for you. While broken in.
  • Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-25 To shift out of P (Park), the ignition Do not turn the engine off when the Warning must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ vehicle is moving. This will cause a ACCESSORY and the regular brake loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while pedal must be applied.
  • Page 292: Starting The Engine

    9-26 Driving and Operating The switch stays in this position Starting the Engine Caution (Continued) when the engine is running. The If the vehicle has a diesel engine, transmission is also unlocked in this only with your hand. If the key see the Duramax diesel position on automatic transmission cannot be turned by hand, see...
  • Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-27 Automatic Transmission Starting Procedure damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine N (Neutral). The engine will not start pedal, turn the ignition key to cranking can be stopped by in any other position.
  • Page 294: Fast Idle System

    9-28 Driving and Operating Press and release the cruise and transmission gently until the Caution (Continued) control SET- button. Engine oil warms up and lubricates all speed will be held at moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the approximately 1200 rpm. battery.
  • Page 295: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Retained Accessory The APOs in the console or center An internal thermostat in the seat position are powered by RAP. plug-end of the cord may exist, Power (RAP) They will continue to work for up to which will prevent engine coolant 10 minutes after the key is turned heater operation at temperatures...
  • Page 296: Shifting Into Park

    9-30 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then Warning set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on Warning Plugging the cord into an page 9-54. ungrounded outlet could cause an It can be dangerous to get out of electrical shock.
  • Page 297: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
  • Page 298: Transmission)

    9-32 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always Parking (Manual Parking over Things functional except in the case of an Transmission) That Burn uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has a manual Warning transmission, before you get out of If the vehicle has an uncharged...
  • Page 299: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating 9-33 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings Warning the V4 mode, allowing the vehicle in the vehicle body from to achieve better fuel economy.
  • Page 300: Automatic Transmission

    9-34 Driving and Operating 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 If equipped, there is an electronic Shifting Into Park on page 9-30.
  • Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-35 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-14. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
  • Page 302 9-36 Driving and Operating Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.
  • Page 303: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-37 when driving on downhill grades by Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from using the engine and transmission D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a Range Selection Mode to slow the vehicle. The first time number displays next to the M, the system engages for each indicating the current transmission...
  • Page 304: Tow/Haul Mode

    9-38 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Grade Braking is not available when Caution (Continued) Range Selection Mode is active. Vehicles with an automatic See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-38.
  • Page 305: Manual Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-39 See Tow/Haul Mode Light on change is made. A DIC message is Manual Transmission page 5-26 and Hill and Mountain displayed. See Transmission Roads on page 9-12. Messages on page 5-42. Also see Tow/Haul Mode under On vehicles with a diesel engine, Towing Equipment on page 9-91.
  • Page 306: Shift Speeds

    9-40 Driving and Operating complete stop and it is hard to shift R (Reverse): To back up, press the Shift Speeds into 1 (First), put the shift lever in clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, Neutral and let up on the clutch. shift into R (Reverse).
  • Page 307: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Drive Systems While driving on clean, dry Manual Transfer Case pavement and during tight turns, you may experience vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system. If equipped, you can send the Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low engine's driving power to all four will turn Traction Control and wheels for extra traction.
  • Page 308 9-42 Driving and Operating 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This Warning setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may Shifting the transfer case to never need Four-Wheel Drive Low. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle It sends maximum power to all to roll even if the transmission is four wheels.
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-43 While in Four-Wheel Drive High Shift the transfer case shift lever roads or in most off-road situations. or Four-Wheel Drive Low you in one continuous motion into This setting also engages the front may experience reduced fuel either the Four-Wheel Drive High axle to help drive your vehicle.
  • Page 310 9-44 Driving and Operating Shift the transfer case shift lever Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel transmission momentarily to in one continuous motion into or Drive Low D (Drive) and back to out of the Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral), and then complete position.
  • Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-45 Electronic Transfer Case and one will stay on. If no lights 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use display, take the vehicle to your the Four-Wheel Drive High position dealer for service. If the lights when extra traction is needed, such display momentarily when the as on snowy or icy roads or in most ignition is in ON/RUN, but none stay...
  • Page 312 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Warning Drive High Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to stopped or moving less than 5 km/h Drive High position.
  • Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-47 It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Caution (Continued) significant engagement noise and Drive Low bump when shifting between To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low transfer case. To help avoid Four-Wheel Drive Low and to Four-Wheel Drive High or damaging the vehicle, always wait Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or...
  • Page 314 9-48 Driving and Operating less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the Low position. The N (Neutral) 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with transmission in N (Neutral), attempt light will come on when the the engine off, and shift the the shift again.
  • Page 315: Automatic Transfer Case

    Driving and Operating 9-49 Automatic Transfer Case when you turn on the ignition and AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel one will stay on. If no lights display, Drive): This setting is ideal for use take the vehicle to your dealer for when road surface traction service.
  • Page 316 9-50 Driving and Operating axle to help drive the vehicle. This is Drive Low. The indicator light will Warning (Continued) the best setting to use when flash while shifting. It will remain on plowing snow. when the shift is completed. could be seriously injured.
  • Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-51 for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive If the knob is turned to the 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turn the Low is to have the vehicle moving Four-Wheel Drive Low position knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High, 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
  • Page 318 9-52 Driving and Operating If the knob is turned to the 5. Shift the transfer case to 10. Release the parking brake prior Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, Two-Wheel Drive High. to moving the vehicle. or Two-Wheel Drive High switch 6. Turn the transfer case dial 11.
  • Page 319: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Caution becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake Shifting the transmission into gear avoid a sudden obstacle, a before the requested mode System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels indicator light has stopped...
  • Page 320: Parking Brake

    9-54 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.
  • Page 321: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-55 To release the parking brake, hold Brake Assist the regular brake pedal down. Then The Brake Assist feature is pull the bottom edge of the lever designed to assist the driver in with the parking brake symbol, stopping or decreasing vehicle located to the right of the steering speed in emergency driving...
  • Page 322: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    9-56 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) the two-second window. If the Ride Control Systems vehicle is equipped with the This vehicle has an HSA feature, Integrated Trailer Brake Control Traction Control/ which may be useful when the (ITBC) system, HSA may also apply vehicle is stopped on a grade.
  • Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-57 Turn on and stay on when either vehicle wheel brakes to assist the See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on system is not working. driver in keeping the vehicle on the page 9-14 and Turning the intended path.
  • Page 324: Hill Descent

    9-58 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off StabiliTrak will automatically turn on press and release the button. The if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h and On traction off light displayed in the (35 mph). Traction control will instrument cluster will turn off. remain off.
  • Page 325: Locking Rear Axle

    Driving and Operating 9-59 HDC will remain enabled between Cruise Control Press to enable or disable HDC. 22 and 60 km/h (14 and 37 mph), Vehicle speed must be below however vehicle speed cannot be 50 km/h (31 mph). Warning set or maintained in this range.
  • Page 326 9-60 Driving and Operating If equipped with an Allison or SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic set the speed and activate cruise transmission, see Tow/Haul Mode control. If cruise control is already Grade Braking under Tow/Haul active, use to decrease vehicle Mode on page 9-38 for an speed.
  • Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-61 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a How well the cruise control works desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is on hills depends on the vehicle are applied, the cruise control is already activated:...
  • Page 328: Driver Assistance Systems

    9-62 Driving and Operating To disable and enable Cruise Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Grade Braking for the current There are three ways to end cruise Systems ignition key cycle, press and control: hold the Tow/Haul button for This vehicle may have features that To disengage cruise control, five seconds.
  • Page 329: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Driving and Operating 9-63 Audible or Safety Alert Seat The RVC and Rear Parking Assist Warning (Continued) will not work properly if the tailgate Some driver assistance features is down. If the tailgate is down, do alert the driver of obstacles by not use these systems.
  • Page 330 9-64 Driving and Operating than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on Warning (Continued) the bumpers detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and 1.2 m (4 ft) in vehicle using only the RVC front of the vehicle within a zone screen, during longer, higher 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground speed backing maneuvers,...
  • Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-65 the front or rear, or both sides of the assist button on the center stack will Safety Alert Seat will pulse five be disabled. To turn the parking times. Beeps for Front Parking assist on again, select On in the Assist are higher pitched than for vehicle personalization menu.
  • Page 332: Assistance Systems For Driving

    9-66 Driving and Operating Disconnecting the Rear Vision Forward Collision Alert Warning (Continued) Camera (RVC) (FCA) System The RVC must be disconnected if avoid a crash. FCA does not warn The FCA system may help to avoid the tailgate needs to be removed. of pedestrians, animals, signs, or reduce the harm caused by guardrails, bridges, construction...
  • Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-67 visibility. FCA will not detect another Collision Alert Tailgating Alert vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it The vehicle ahead indicator will detects a vehicle.
  • Page 334: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    9-68 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing Consider traffic and weather detected lane marking without using conditions when selecting the alert a turn signal in the lane departure timing. The range of selectable alert direction. LDW uses a camera timing may not be appropriate for all sensor to detect the lane markings.
  • Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-69 How the System Works be sounded from the left or right Warning (Continued) side, or the Safety Alert Seat will The LDW camera sensor is on the pulse three times on either the left windshield ahead of the rearview Detect lane markings under or right side of the seat, depending mirror.
  • Page 336: Fuel

    9-70 Driving and Operating If the LDW camera system does not Fuel Warning (Continued) seem to operate properly, cleaning For diesel engine vehicles, see the outside of the windshield in front Keep the windshield, headlamps, Fuel for Diesel Engines in the of the camera sensor may correct Duramax diesel supplement.
  • Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-71 If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine Prohibited Fuels (VIN Code J), use premium Gasolines containing oxygenates, unleaded gasoline with a posted such as ethers and ethanol, as well octane rating of 91 or higher. as reformulated gasolines are Regular unleaded gasoline rated at available in some cities.
  • Page 338: Gasoline Specifications

    9-72 Driving and Operating Some gasolines that are not California Fuel Fuels in Foreign reformulated for low emissions can Requirements Countries contain an octane-enhancing additive called If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries methylcyclopentadienyl manganese California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
  • Page 339: E85 Or Flexfuel

    Driving and Operating 9-73 is the only gasoline additive E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM Caution recommended by General Motors. Specification D 5798 or CAN/ It is available at your dealer. CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use Some additives are not the fuel if the ethanol content is Do not use additives with E85 or compatible with E85 or FlexFuel...
  • Page 340: Filling The Tank

    9-74 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Keep children away from the see the Duramax diesel supplement fuel pump and never let for more information. children pump fuel. Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 341: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-75 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel Warning top off or overfill the tank and wait a Container few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the refueling, do not remove the Warning...
  • Page 342: Trailer Towing

    9-76 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing or other parts. Place the nozzle inside the fill Information Then during the first 800 km opening of the container (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not before dispensing fuel, and...
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-77 Before starting, check all trailer hitch Backing Up Warning (Continued) parts and attachments, safety Hold the bottom of the steering chains, electrical connectors, lamps, wheel with one hand. To move the Do not drive with the liftgate, tires, and mirrors.
  • Page 344 9-78 Driving and Operating If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn immediately after towing at high If parking the rig on a hill: out, the arrows on the instrument altitude on steep uphill grades, the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do cluster will still flash for turns.
  • Page 345: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-79 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) clear of the chocks. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, 7. Stop and have someone pick up see the Duramax diesel Pull a trailer only if all the steps in and store the chocks.
  • Page 346 9-80 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer For kingpin weight and trailer driving the vehicle by itself. tongue weight information, see How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in Weight of the Trailer Tongue later handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
  • Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 4.3L V6 (b) 4.10 2 223 kg (4,900 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08...
  • Page 348 9-82 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb) 6.2L V8 3.73 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.23 2 676 kg (5,900 lb)
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-83 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.42 3 221 kg (7,100 lb) 5 625 kg (12,400 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 994 kg (6,600 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 350 9-84 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.42 4 354 kg (9,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.73 5 080 kg (11,200 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb) 6.2L V8 3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
  • Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-85 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 352 9-86 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
  • Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-87 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
  • Page 354 9-88 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
  • Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-89 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight-Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) 1500 Weight-Distributing 544 kg (1,200 lb) 2500/3500 Weight-Carrying or 680 kg (1,500 lb) Standard Box Weight-Distributing 2500/ Weight-Carrying or 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3500 Long Box Weight-Distributing 2500...
  • Page 356 9-90 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight of the Trailering trailer and then the tongue, Tires Combination separately, to see if the weights are Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination proper.
  • Page 357: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-91 Towing Equipment If a step-bumper hitch will be used, Weight-Distributing Hitch and the bumper could be damaged in Adjustment Hitches sharp turns. Make sure there A weight distributing hitch may be is ample room when turning to avoid The correct hitch equipment helps useful with some trailers.
  • Page 358 9-92 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 7,000 lb Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 Over 7,000 lb Required 2500/3500 Up to 18,000 lb Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation When using a weight-distributing...
  • Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-93 forward that it will contact the back step bumper, safety chains may be If equipped, this relay will be on the of the cab in sharp turns. This is attached to the attaching points on driver side of the vehicle, next to the especially important for short box the bumper;...
  • Page 360 9-94 Driving and Operating Basic Trailer Wiring For vehicles equipped with headlamps as a second way to heavy-duty trailering, the harness boost the vehicle system and All regular, double cab, and crew connector is mounted in the bumper. charge the battery. cab pickups have a seven-wire The seven-wire harness contains trailer towing harness.
  • Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-95 If the vehicle is equipped with the Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists heavy-duty trailering option, see when pulling a heavy trailer or a Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Package earlier in this section.
  • Page 362 9-96 Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake all of these systems are fully when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an operational to ensure full at all will not cause damage. Integrated Trailer Brake Control functionality of the ITBC system.
  • Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-97 Activate the Manual Trailer Trailer Brake Control Panel along with the Trailer Brake Display Brake Apply Lever. Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be brakes.
  • Page 364 9-98 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes has The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Use the following to adjust Trailer become disconnected (a lamps will come on when either Gain for each towing condition: CHECK TRAILER WIRING vehicle brakes or manual trailer 1.
  • Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-99 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This the trailer wiring. This message vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will display if: will also turn off if it is or road surface conditions acknowledged. 1. The ITBC system first change or if trailer wheel lock-up To determine if the electrical fault is determines connection to a...
  • Page 366: Trailer Sway

    9-100 Driving and Operating continues over multiple ignition Trailer Sway Warning cycles, there is a problem with the Control (TSC) ITBC system. Have the vehicle Even if the vehicle is equipped serviced. Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result TSC feature.
  • Page 367: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-101 Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Caution (Continued) Similar Equipment Add-Ons RPO VYU, then the payload the vehicle can carry will be reduced Caution Add-On Electrical when a snow plow is installed. Equipment Do not exceed 64 km/h (40 mph) The vehicle can be damaged if with a snow plow mounted to the either the front or rear axle ratings...
  • Page 368 9-102 Driving and Operating The weight of items added to the Follow the snow plow Front axle reserve capacity is the vehicle, like a tool box or manufacturer's difference between the Gross Axle truck cap. recommendations regarding rear Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front ballast.
  • Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-103 In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the axle, use the following formula: front axle.
  • Page 370 9-104 Driving and Operating See your dealer for additional Warning Warning (Continued) advice and information about using a snow plow on the vehicle. Also, On some vehicles that have Maintaining a proper front and see Vehicle Load Limits on certain front mounted equipment, rear weight distribution ratio is page 9-15.
  • Page 371: Pickup Conversion To

    Driving and Operating 9-105 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety.
  • Page 372 9-106 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 373: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Headlamp Aiming Protection Operating Mode Headlamp Aiming ..10-39 (6.0L V8 Engine Only) ..10-25 Bulb Replacement Engine Fan ....10-26 General Information Bulb Replacement .
  • Page 374 10-2 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Different Size Tires and General Information Block ..... 10-43 Wheels ....10-72 For service and parts needs, visit Instrument Panel Fuse Uniform Tire Quality...
  • Page 375: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 376: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-35. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine...
  • Page 378 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-89. See Jump Starting on Reservoir. See Adding Washer page 10-89. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2. Battery on page 10-31. page 10-27.
  • Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-7 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar...
  • Page 380 10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-89. (Out of View). See Jump Starting Reservoir. See Adding Washer on page 10-89. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
  • Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-9 6.0L V8 Engine...
  • Page 382: Engine Oil

    10-10 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 9. Remote Negative ( ) Location. Engine Oil Starting on page 10-89. See Jump Starting on For diesel engine vehicles, see page 10-89. 2. Battery on page 10-31. Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel 10.
  • Page 383: Checking Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-11 Checking Engine Oil what kind of oil to use. For engine Warning oil crankcase capacity, see It is a good idea to check the engine Capacities and Specifications on oil level at each fuel fill. In order to The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
  • Page 384 10-12 Vehicle Care Add enough oil to put the level Cold Temperature Operation: In an somewhere in the proper operating area of extreme cold, where the range. Push the dipstick all the way temperature falls below 29°C back in when through. ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in the 4.3L or 6.0L engine.
  • Page 385: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be elements that can be unhealthy for reset.
  • Page 386: Automatic Transmission

    10-14 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the When to Check and Change the engine off.
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-15 Information Center (DIC). See Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-30 or automatic transmission fluid listed transmission to overheat. Be sure Driver Information Center (DIC) in Recommended Fluids and to get an accurate reading if (Uplevel) on page 5-32.
  • Page 388 10-16 Vehicle Care check fluid level when the 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 7. If the fluid level is in the transmission temperature is and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the between 27°C and 32°C (80°F and the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then 90°F).
  • Page 389: Manual Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-17 Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still 1. Locate the transmission dipstick inconsistent, contact the dealer. 5.
  • Page 390: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    10-18 Vehicle Care system. Adding fluid will not correct Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Steps 1 8. When the engine air a leak. A fluid loss in this system cleaner/filter is removed, lightly If the vehicle has a diesel engine, could indicate a problem. Have the shake it to release loose dust and see Pickup Models under Engine system inspected and repaired.
  • Page 391: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-19 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter The cooling system allows the Warning assembly. See Engine engine to maintain the correct Compartment Overview on working temperature. Operating the engine with the air page 10-5. cleaner/filter off can cause you or 2.
  • Page 392: Engine Coolant

    10-20 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Caution (Continued) An electric engine cooling fan can Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use start even when the engine is not other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant running. To avoid injury, always hot.
  • Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-21 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. engine cooling parts. The repairs This mixture: Adding only plain water or some would not be covered by the...
  • Page 394 10-22 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Warning The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the You can be burned if you spill passenger side of the vehicle. See coolant on hot engine parts. Engine Compartment Overview on Coolant contains ethylene glycol page 10-5.
  • Page 395: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-23 1. Remove the coolant surge tank mixture to the coolant surge tank Warning (Continued) pressure cap when the cooling until the level reaches the FULL system, including the coolant COLD mark. the cap when the cooling system, surge tank pressure cap and 5.
  • Page 396 10-24 Vehicle Care If the decision is made not to lift the Caution Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Running the engine without from the engine if you see or hear Roadside Assistance Program on coolant may cause damage or a steam coming from it.
  • Page 397: Overheated Engine

    Vehicle Care 10-25 If there is an engine overheat If the temperature overheat gauge is If there is no sign of steam, idle the warning, but no steam is seen or no longer in the overheat zone or an engine for five minutes while heard, the problem may not be too overheat warning no longer parked.
  • Page 398: Engine Fan

    10-26 Vehicle Care increases as the clutch more fully fans will change to low speed when Caution engages, so an increase in fan additional cooling is no longer noise may be heard. This is normal required. After driving in the overheated and should not be mistaken as the The electric engine cooling fans engine protection operating...
  • Page 399: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-27 When to Check Power Steering 5. Remove the cap again and look Washer Fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. Fluid What to Use The level should be between the It is not necessary to regularly When windshield washer fluid needs ADD and FULL marks.
  • Page 400: Brakes

    10-28 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) Warning When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will manufacturer instructions for not work well. That could lead to adding water. a crash. When the brake wear Open the cap with the washer warning sound is heard, have the Fill the washer fluid tank only...
  • Page 401: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-29 proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the specifications in Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly.
  • Page 402 10-30 Vehicle Care Always clean the brake fluid Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it helps keep dirt from entering the can spill on the engine and burn, reservoir.
  • Page 403: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Extended Storage: Remove the Caution (Continued) Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and charger. someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead kind of fluid.
  • Page 404 10-32 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case 1. Fill Plug 1. Fill Plug 1. Fill Plug 2. Drain Plug 2. Drain Plug 2. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
  • Page 405: Front Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-33 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 406: Rear Axle

    10-34 Vehicle Care What to Use All axle assemblies are filled by How to Check Lubricant volume of fluid during production. Refer to Recommended Fluids and They are not filled to reach a certain Lubricants on page 11-12 to level. When checking the fluid level determine what kind of lubricant on any axle, variations in the to use.
  • Page 407: Noise Control System

    Vehicle Care 10-35 To get an accurate reading, the proper level is from 17 mm to Federal law prohibits the following vehicle should be on a level 21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in) below acts or the causing thereof: surface.
  • Page 408: Starter Switch Check

    10-36 Vehicle Care Engine: Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine Removal or rendering engine speed in each gear. The vehicle should governor, if the vehicle has one, Warning start only in P (Park) or inoperative so as to allow engine N (Neutral).
  • Page 409: Park Brake And P (Park)

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 410: Wiper Blade Replacement

    10-38 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Caution mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the the windshield when no wiper parking brake followed by the blade is installed could damage regular brake.
  • Page 411: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-42. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 412: Fog Lamps

    10-40 Vehicle Care Headlamp Fog Lamps Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) 1. Open the hood. To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 2. Remove the headlamp bulb 1. Locate the fog lamp under the assembly cover by turning it front bumper. counterclockwise.
  • Page 413: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Center High-Mounted Stoplamps, and Back-Up Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Lamps Cargo Lamp 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws and pull rearward until disengaging the two outer pins on the taillamp assembly from the vehicle. 1.
  • Page 414: License Plate Lamp

    10-42 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: 2. Turn the bulb socket Exterior Lamp Bulb counterclockwise and pull it Number straight out. Low-Beam H11 LL 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the Headlamp socket. License W5W LL Replacement Bulbs Plate Lamp Stoplamp/Taillamp/...
  • Page 415: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Electrical System headlamp wiring checked right away Look at the silver-colored band if the lamps go on and off or inside the fuse. If the band is broken remain off. or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure Electrical System you replace a bad fuse with a new Windshield Wipers...
  • Page 416: Block

    10-44 Vehicle Care Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block.
  • Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-45 Micro Usage J-Case Usage Micro Fuses Usage J-Case Fuses (2 Pin) Fuses Cooling Fan 2 Fuel Pump Power Trailer Brake Module Mini Fuses Usage Trailer Battery Upfitter Switch 1 (2 Pin) Upfitter 2 J-Case Usage Trailer Stop/Turn Front Wiper Fuses Lamps, Left...
  • Page 418 10-46 Vehicle Care Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage (2 Pin) (2 Pin) (3 Pin) Air Conditioning Horn Transmission Compressor Clutch Control Module/ Fog Lamp Engine Control Heated Mirrors Oxygen Sensor A Module Upfitter 1 Engine Control Headlamps Center Module...
  • Page 419: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Relays Usage Block (Left) Rear Window Defogger Engine Control Module Solid State Usage Relay Cooling Fan Clutch The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
  • Page 420 10-48 Vehicle Care Number Usage Accessory Power Outlet 2 SEO Retained Accessory Power Universal Garage Door Opener/Inside Rearview Mirror Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 5 Driver Window Switch/Mirror Switch Spare Accessory Power Outlet Retained Accessory Power Accessory Power Outlet Battery Retained Accessory Power/Accessory...
  • Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-49 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Passive Entry Left Front Heated/ Discrete Logic Ignition Switch Passive Start/Heater, Cooled Seat Ventilation and Air Switch Backlighting Right Front Heated/ Conditioning Cooled Seats Body Control Spare Module 1 Spare Spare Spare Accessory Power Park Enable/...
  • Page 422 10-50 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-51 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Rear Sliding Window Accessory Power Body Control Outlet 3 Module 2 Close Accessory Power SEO Battery 2 Outlet 4 AC Inverter Body Control Amplifier Module 4 Spare Body Control Rear Sliding Window Module 8 Rear Seat Right Door Window...
  • Page 424: Wheels And Tires

    10-52 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-15. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
  • Page 425: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
  • Page 426: All-Terrain Tires

    10-54 Vehicle Care is noted when the tires are particular tire's width, height, Caution (Continued) inspected. See Tire Inspection on aspect ratio, construction type, page 10-66. and service description. See the occur when coming into contact Tire Size illustration later in this with road hazards like potholes, Tire Sidewall Labeling section for more detail.
  • Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-55 DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality proper inflation pressure. See Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire Full-Size Spare Tire on digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to page 10-88. manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear,...
  • Page 428: Tire Designations

    10-56 Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire U.S. Department of (6) Tire Ply Material The type Performance Criteria Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in Specification) Original Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. equipment tires designed to DOT Tire Date of (7) Single Tire Maximum GM's specific tire performance...
  • Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-57 would mean that the tire's sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide. (4) Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire The letter R means radial ply (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (1) Light Truck (LT-Metric)
  • Page 430: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-58 Vehicle Care (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it (single/dual). The speed rating is Belt A rubber coated layer of would mean that the tire's the maximum speed a tire is cords between the plies and the sidewall is 75 percent as high as certified to carry a load.
  • Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-59 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9-15.
  • Page 432 10-60 Vehicle Care model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.
  • Page 433: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-61 recommended inflation pressure. For additional information Caution (Continued) See Tire and Loading regarding how much weight the Information Label under Vehicle vehicle can carry, and an Reduced fuel economy. Load Limits on page 9-15. example of the Tire and Loading Overinflated tires, or tires that Information label, see Vehicle have too much air, can...
  • Page 434: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-62 Vehicle Care Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly when the tires are cold, meaning System under-inflated. the vehicle has not been driven The Tire Pressure Monitor System for at least three hours or no Accordingly, when the low tire (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
  • Page 435: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-63 The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-15. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for tires to the recommended pressure...
  • Page 436 10-64 Vehicle Care air pressure is getting low and TPMS Malfunction Light and Caution needs to be inflated to the proper Message pressure. Tire sealant materials are not all The TPMS will not function properly A Tire and Loading Information label if one or more of the TPMS sensors the same.
  • Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-65 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 438: Tire Inspection

    10-66 Vehicle Care 4. If the vehicle has an uplevel 6. Start with the driver side 11. Turn the ignition switch to DIC, use the DIC controls on the front tire. LOCK/OFF. right side of the steering wheel 7. Place the relearn tool against 12.
  • Page 439: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-67 The tire has a bump, bulge, alignment. See When It Is Time or split. for New Tires on page 10-69 and Wheel Replacement on The tire has a puncture, cut, page 10-74. or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of If your vehicle has dual rear the size or location of the...
  • Page 440 10-68 Vehicle Care Loading Information label after Lightly coat the center of the the tires have been rotated. See wheel hub with wheel bearing Tire Pressure on page 10-61 grease after a wheel change or and Vehicle Load Limits on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 9-15.
  • Page 441: Dual Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-69 Dual Tire Rotation Warning When the vehicle is new, If the vehicle is operated with a or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, tire that is underinflated, the tire or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after can overheat.
  • Page 442: Buying New Tires

    10-70 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while performance.
  • Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-71 information on proper tire Warning (Continued) Warning rotation. However, if it is necessary to replace only one resulting in a crash or other Using bias-ply tires on the axle set of worn tires, place the vehicle damage. Use the vehicle may cause the wheel new tires on the rear axle (two correct size, brand, and type...
  • Page 444: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-72 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-15 for the label level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-73 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
  • Page 446: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-74 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
  • Page 447: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-75 Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) ground clearance, and tire or tire driven may be unknown. It could by the tire chains could cause you chain clearance to the body and fail suddenly and cause a crash. to lose control of the vehicle and chassis.
  • Page 448: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-76 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Caution Warning It is unusual for a tire to blowout If the vehicle does not have dual Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires wheels and has a tire size other permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-77 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could 2. Put an automatic be badly injured or killed if the transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 450: Tire Changing

    10-78 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Double Cab 1. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel 1. Wheel Blocks Blocks 2. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 2. Wheel Blocks 3. Tool Kit Crew Cab 3. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 4.
  • Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-79 1. Turn the knob on the jack 1. Open the spare tire lock cover counterclockwise to lower the on the bumper and use the jack head to release the jack ignition key to remove the spare from its holder. tire lock (10).
  • Page 452 10-80 Vehicle Care 5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the rear bumper. 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle 1. Jack with some slack in the cable to Do not use the chiseled end of 2.
  • Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-81 1. Do a safety check before If the vehicle has a center cap If the wheel has a smooth center proceeding. See If a Tire Goes with wheel nut caps, the wheel cap, place the chisel end of the Flat on page 10-76 for more nut caps are designed to stay wheel wrench in the slot on the...
  • Page 454 10-82 Vehicle Care Front Position 1500 Models Front Position All Other Models Rear Position 1500 Models 4. Position the jack under the Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle is on the front of the vehicle (all (1500 models), position the jack...
  • Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-83 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for If a snow plow has been added Warning 1500 models position the jack to the front of the vehicle, lower under the rear axle about 5 cm the snow plow fully before Raising the vehicle with the jack (2 in) inboard of the shock...
  • Page 456 10-84 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
  • Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-85 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution (Continued) come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper If any stud is damaged because incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See of a loose-running wheel, it could the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications for be that all of the studs are...
  • Page 458 10-86 Vehicle Care have a tire removed or serviced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the See Capacities and Specifications vehicle in the spare tire carrier. and Tools on page 12-2. Warning When reinstalling the regular wheel and tire, also reinstall either the Storing a jack, a tire, or other center cap, or bolt-on hub cap,...
  • Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-87 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center 4.
  • Page 460: Full-Size Spare Tire

    10-88 Vehicle Care To store the jack and jack tools: 1. Put the tools (4) in the tool how to remove, install, or store a bag (5) and place them in the spare tire, see Tire Changing on retaining bracket (3). page 10-78.
  • Page 461: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting Caution (Continued) repaired or replaced and installed For more information about the back onto the vehicle as soon as four-wheel drive when a different vehicle battery, see Battery on possible so the spare tire will be size spare tire is installed on the page 10-31.
  • Page 462 10-90 Vehicle Care begin that, especially in cold before setting the parking brake. Caution weather, you may not be able to If you have a four-wheel-drive get enough power from a single vehicle, be sure the transfer Ignoring these steps could result battery in another vehicle to start case is in a drive gear, not in in costly damage to the vehicle...
  • Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-91 5. Open the hood on the other Warning Warning vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine terminal locations on that battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 464 10-92 Vehicle Care too. And do not connect the 8. Do not let the other end touch negative ( ) cable to the metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) terminal on the positive (+) terminal of the good dead battery because this can battery.
  • Page 465 Vehicle Care 10-93 Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other 6.0L...
  • Page 466: Towing The Vehicle

    10-94 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Consult your dealer or a Here are some important things to professional towing service if the consider before recreational vehicle disabled vehicle must be towed. towing: Caution To tow the vehicle behind another What is the towing capacity of vehicle for recreational purposes, the towing vehicle? Be sure to Incorrectly towing a disabled...
  • Page 467 Vehicle Care 10-95 Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Dolly Towing be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Front Towing (Front Wheels Off ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive transmissions have no provisions Vehicles for internal lubrication while being towed.
  • Page 468 10-96 Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Caution (Continued) See Parking Brake on the Ground) page 9-54. warranty. Never tow the vehicle Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). with the rear wheels on the ground.
  • Page 469: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-97 Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow with the car wash manufacturer directions regarding instructions.
  • Page 470 10-98 Vehicle Care repaired. Foreign materials such as The bright metal moldings on the Caution calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle are aluminum. To prevent melting agents, road oil and tar, tree damage always follow these Machine compounding or sap, bird droppings, chemicals from cleaning instructions: aggressive polishing on a...
  • Page 471 Vehicle Care 10-99 rinse the bedliner surface following emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Caution a chemical spill to avoid permanent instructions under "Washing the damage. Vehicle" previously in this section. Failure to clean lamps properly Spray-in bedliners can fade from Lamp covers are made of plastic, can cause damage to the lamp oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty...
  • Page 472 10-100 Vehicle Care Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome detergent. Wash the windshield trim may be damaged if the thoroughly when cleaning the Caution...
  • Page 473 Vehicle Care 10-101 Control arm ball joints on washing system can do this. If not Caution (Continued) 1500 series vehicles are removed, rust and corrosion can maintenance-free. develop. automatic car wash that uses Sheet Metal Damage silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution brushes.
  • Page 474: Interior Care

    10-102 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the Never rub any surface and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive causing blotchy, ring-shaped...
  • Page 475 Vehicle Care 10-103 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Caution soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive...
  • Page 476 10-104 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...
  • Page 477: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-105 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your floor mat to unlock each retainer Warning...
  • Page 478 10-106 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 479: 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 480 11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road The Tire Rotation and Required Warning surfaces within legal driving Services are the responsibility of the limits. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Use the recommended fuel.
  • Page 481: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil traffic, areas with poor air quality, and filter must be changed at least or areas with high dust levels. Schedule once a year and the oil life system Replacement may also be needed if must be reset.
  • Page 482 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check parking brake and every other oil blades for wear, cracking, automatic transmission park change. (If equipped with grease or contamination. See Exterior mechanism. See Park Brake and fittings) Care on page 10-97. Replace P (Park) Mechanism Check on Check restraint system worn or damaged wiper blades.
  • Page 483: Additional Required Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-5 Additional Required Services 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 484 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services - Normal pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Or every two years, whichever case fluid.
  • Page 485 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
  • Page 486: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Extreme service for full-size Special Application Schedule Additional Required pickups mainly driven off-road in Services Services - Severe four-wheel drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, Department of (1) Or every two years, whichever Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Natural Resources (DNR), or snow comes first.
  • Page 487: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
  • Page 488 11-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise taillamps, and brake lamps are new, vehicle care products are when service is needed.
  • Page 489 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber.
  • Page 490: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, 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.
  • Page 491 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Manual Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 492 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle Driveshaft Splines (All Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in 4WD 1500/2500/3500 Series) and Canada 19257122). Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines (All 2WD 1500 Series with Automatic Transmission) Rear Driveline Center Spline Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
  • Page 493: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908915...
  • Page 494: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 495 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 496 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 497 Service and Maintenance 11-19 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 498 11-20 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
  • Page 499: 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 500: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English...
  • Page 501 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box 136.3 L 36.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box...
  • Page 502 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LV3) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 4.3L V6 (LV1) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 5.3L V8 (L83) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.0L V8 (L96) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (L86)
  • Page 503: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines 6.0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement.
  • Page 504 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 505: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 506 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 507: 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 508: Online Owner Center

    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 509: 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 510 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be...
  • Page 511: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Lock-Out Service: Vehicle...
  • Page 512 13-8 Customer Information furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement and must be supported by original information. receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public Transportation Options...
  • Page 513: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle...
  • Page 514 13-10 Customer Information Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs through the use of number.
  • Page 515: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair.
  • Page 516: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States

    13-12 Customer Information Or write to: Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Helm, Incorporated Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Attention: Customer Service 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects www.safercar.gov; or write to: Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States Administrator, NHTSA...
  • Page 517: Government

    Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Vehicle Data to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division Recording and Chevrolet Customer Assistance Government Privacy Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 518: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 519: Infotainment System

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Privacy Statement on the OnStar Identification (RFID) Statement website. RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Infotainment System vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal...
  • Page 520 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 521: 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 522: Emergency

    14-2 OnStar Get help for an emergency. OnStar Services Navigation Be a Good Samaritan or OnStar navigation requires the respond to an AMBER Alert. Emergency Directions and Connections Get assistance in severe service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, weather or other crisis and the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 523: 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 524 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 525: 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 526 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 527 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 528 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT vehicle.
  • Page 529 OnStar 14-9 Except as contained in this notice, For the purposes of this copyright This software is provided as is, the name of a copyright holder shall and license, Info-ZIP is defined as without warranty of any kind, not be used in advertising or the following set of individuals: express or implied.
  • Page 530 14-10 OnStar 2. Redistributions in binary form 3. Altered versions including, but MacZip without the explicit (compiled executables) must not limited to, ports to new permission of Info-ZIP. Such reproduce the above copyright operating systems, existing ports altered versions are further notice, definition, disclaimer, and with new graphical interfaces, prohibited from...
  • Page 531: Antilock Brake

    INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Makes an Airbag System (ABS) ....9-53 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-26 Warning Light .
  • Page 532 INDEX Automatic Transmission Brake Bulb Replacement (cont'd) License Plate Lamps ..10-42 Manual Mode ....9-37 Pedal and Adjustable Shift Lock Control Throttle .
  • Page 533 INDEX Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Climate Control Systems . . . 8-1, 8-3 Courtesy Transportation Cautions, Danger, and Air Conditioning ..8-1, 8-3 Program .
  • Page 534 INDEX Distracted Driving ....9-2 Driving (cont'd) Engine Vehicle Load Limits ...9-15 Dome Lamps ....6-7 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 535 INDEX Exit Lighting ....6-8 Fluid Fuel (cont'd) Foreign Countries ... .9-72 Extender, Safety Belt .
  • Page 536 INDEX Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) How to Wear Safety Belts Flash-to-Pass ....6-3 Speedometer ....5-13 Properly .
  • Page 537: Lane Departure Warning

    INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) On Reminder ....5-30 Charging System ... . .5-21 Jack Reading .
  • Page 538: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-29 Messages Mirrors Low-Profile Tires ....10-53 Airbag System ....5-41 Automatic Dimming .
  • Page 539: Engine Oil Pressure

    INDEX ® OnStar System ....7-23 Passenger Compartment Air Ordering Filter ......8-9 Object Detection System Service Publications .
  • Page 540: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    i-10 INDEX Privacy Records Retained Accessory Radio Frequency Maintenance ....11-16 Power (RAP) ....9-29 Identification (RFID) .
  • Page 541 INDEX i-11 Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Signals, Turn and Reminders ....5-17 Light ......5-29 Lane-Change .
  • Page 542 i-12 INDEX Storage Areas Tires (cont'd) Rotation ....10-67 Center Console ....4-3 Tachometer .
  • Page 543 INDEX i-13 Traction Vehicle (cont'd) Security ..... . 2-11 Control System (TCS)/ Uniform Tire Quality ® StabiliTrak Light ... .5-28 Speed Messages .
  • Page 544 i-14 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-74 Different Size ....10-72 Replacement .

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