Page 1 2011 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited for GMC GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Division wherever it appears in this Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck ce guide en français auprès du...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature that may be found on the vehicle : Power : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Remote Vehicle Start information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal Performance and Maintenance ® Adjustment ....1-11 StabiliTrak System ..1-22 Interior Lighting .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel United States Version Shown; Canada Similar...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Integrated Trailer Brake Power Outlets on page 5 10. Controller (If Equipped). See Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Trailer Towing on page 9 76. See Ashtrays on page 5 12 on page 6 5.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press again to cancel the panic alarm. Information See Keys on page 2 2 and This section provides a brief Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) overview about some of the System Operation on page 2 3. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks Windows 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a There are several ways to lock and Power Windows 10-minute time extension. Remote unlock the vehicle. start can be extended only once. From outside, use the Remote Canceling a Remote Start Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or...
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Power Sliding Rear Window Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up Seat Adjustment or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. Lumbar Adjustment On vehicles with a power sliding rear window, the switch is located in The power seat controls are on the the overhead console.
Page 13: Memory Features
In Brief To raise the height of the support, Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and press and hold the top of the Pedals under Power Seat To save into memory: control. To lower, press and hold the Adjustment on page 3 3 and 1.
Page 14: Heated Seats
In Brief Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Repeatedly press and release the desired button to cycle through the Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, temperature settings. the controls are located on the See Heated and Ventilated Front driver and passenger doors. Seats on page 3 7.
Page 15: Safety Belt
In Brief Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver United States airbags, seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this.
Page 16: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Power Foldaway Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See Power Mirrors on page 2 14.
Page 17: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Throttle and Brake Pedal Press the bottom of the control to Dome Lamp Override move the pedals closer. Press the Adjustment The dome lamp override button is top of the control to move the located next to the exterior lamps pedals away.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, For vehicles with reading lamps in taillamps, instrument panel lights, the overhead console, press the and license plate lamps. button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. : Slow wipes. : Fast wipes. : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Range Selection Mode this system. Dual Automatic Climate Control System The Range Selection Mode button is located on the shift lever. To enable Range Selection, move the A.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Press the plus/minus buttons to Electronic Transfer Case 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use select the range of gears for current the Four-Wheel Drive High position driving conditions. See Manual when extra traction is needed, such Mode on page 9 42. as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Press to display additional text Radio(s) information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information...
Page 23: Satellite Radio
In Brief 1-17 Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock Satellite Radio A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the XM is a satellite radio service that stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: is based in the 48 contiguous softkeys located below the radio United States and 10 Canadian...
Page 24: Portable Audio Devices
1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices The Bluetooth enabled cell phone : Press to change favorite must be paired with the Bluetooth radio stations, select tracks on a This vehicle may have an auxiliary system before it can be used in the CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or input located on the radio faceplate vehicle.
Page 25: Navigation System
In Brief 1-19 Navigation System (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, The vehicle's navigation system units, tire pressure readings for (if equipped) provides detailed maps vehicles with the Tire Pressure of most major freeways and roads Monitor System (TPMS), trailer throughout the United States and brake gain and output information...
Page 26: Cruise Control
1-20 In Brief Vehicle Customization Cruise Control : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the Some vehicle features can be vehicle decelerate. programmed by using the DIC : Press to disengage cruise buttons next to the steering wheel. control without erasing the set These features include: speed from memory.
Page 27: Power Outlets
In Brief 1-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Universal Remote System This feature uses sensors on the Accessory power outlets can rear bumper to detect objects while be used to plug in electrical parking the vehicle. URPA comes equipment, such as a cell phone, on automatically when the shift lever MP3 player, etc.
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
1-22 In Brief Sunroof Manual-Open/Manual-Close: Performance and To open the sunroof, press and hold Maintenance the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the ® StabiliTrak System desired position. Press and hold the front of the driver side switch to The vehicle has a traction control close it.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 To turn off both traction control If the warning light comes on, stop Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and as soon as possible and inflate the The engine oil life system calculates hold until illuminates and tires to the recommended pressure engine oil life based on vehicle use shown on the Tire and Loading...
Page 30: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
10 9. periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) When road and weather As the owner of a new GMC, you conditions are appropriate, use Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge are automatically enrolled in the cruise control.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 ® Roadside Assistance and OnStar OnStar : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from If you have a current OnStar specially trained OnStar emergency subscription, press the OnStar advisors. button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor : Push this button for hands free, who will assess your problem,...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief For a full description of OnStar work unless GPS signals are OnStar Steering Wheel services and system limitations, see available, unobstructed, and Controls the OnStar Owner's Guide in the compatible with the OnStar This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute glove box.
Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Windows Tailgate ..... . 2-10 Windows ..... 2-17 Windows Power Windows .
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation press to start the engine from See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) outside the vehicle using the RKE page 13 17 for information transmitter functions work up to transmitter.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press once to unlock Press and hold for more than the Vehicle two seconds to activate the panic only the driver door. If is pressed alarm. The turn signal lamps flash again within three seconds, all Only RKE transmitters programmed and the horn sounds repeatedly for remaining doors unlock.
Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start 1. Separate the transmitter with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE The vehicle may have a remote flat, thin object, such as a flat BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY starting feature.
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle If the vehicle has the remote start If you cannot see the vehicle's has an automatic climate control feature, the RKE transmitter lights, press and hold the system and heated seats, the functions will have an increased remote start button for two to heated seats will turn on during...
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows After entering the vehicle during a For example, if the lock button and Also, the engine will turn off during a remote start, insert and turn the key then the remote start buttons are remote vehicle start if the coolant to RUN to drive the vehicle.
Page 40: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks From the inside, use the power door WARNING (Continued) locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual WARNING Young children who get into locks, push down or pull up on the unlocked vehicles may be manual lock knob.
Page 41: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver all the doors. door is open and the key is in the This feature will not operate if the ignition, all of the doors will lock and key is in the ignition.
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Open the tailgate by lifting up on its To remove the tailgate: handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. Tailgate To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. WARNING After you put the tailgate back up, It is extremely dangerous to ride pull it back towards you to be sure it latches securely.
Page 43: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is open, lift the right edge of the active, the alarm will not be This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. activated until all doors are features;...
Page 44: Immobilizer Operation
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The theft-deterrent system will not Testing the Alarm Immobilizer activate if the doors are locked with To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on the key or the manual door lock. page 13 17 for information 1.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 You do not have to manually arm or If the engine still does not start, and or do not operate, you must see disarm the system. the key appears to be undamaged, your dealer or a locksmith who can ®...
Page 46: Convex Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF WARNING position in Step 3. The security light will turn off A convex mirror can make things, once the key has been...
Page 47: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that Power Foldaway Manual Foldaway the side of the vehicle and the 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out Manually fold the mirrors inward to area behind are seen. to the driving position.
Page 48: Heated Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the passenger and/or (Rear Window Defogger): driver mirror tilts to a preselected Press to heat the mirrors. If the Adjust manual rearview mirrors to position when the vehicle is in vehicle has a towing mirror, only the...
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 59 WARNING for more information. Leaving children, helpless adults, If the vehicle has RVC, the or pets in a vehicle with the button for turning the dimming windows closed is dangerous.
Page 50: Power Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Push the switch down to lower the window, and pull up the front of the switch to raise the window. WARNING Express-down Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with The express-down feature allow the the keys is dangerous for many driver and front passenger windows reasons.
Page 51: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Window Lockout Power Sliding Rear Window The power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been (Window Lockout): The driver turned to ACC/ACCESSORY, door power window switch has a ON/RUN, or when Retained lockout feature. This feature Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 52: Sun Visors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 33. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To Express-Open/Express-Close: open the sunroof, press the rear of To express-open the sunroof, press the driver side switch to the first the rear of the driver side switch to detent and hold until the sunroof the second detent and release.
Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-25 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-26 Older Children ....3-42 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints Front Seats The power seat controls are on the Memory Features outboard side of the front seats. Power Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints To raise the height of the lumbar A single beep sounds. The driver Lumbar Adjustment support, press and hold the top seat moves back approximately of the control. Power Lumbar 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat To lower the height of the lumbar button again until the seat is all the...
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) Power Reclining Seatbacks The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, Heated and Ventilated the buttons are located on the front Front Seats doors, near the door handle. WARNING (Heated Seatback): Press to WARNING If you cannot feel temperature turn on the heated seatback.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats (Cooled Seat): Press to cool (Heated Seat and Seatback): the seat. Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Rear Seats (Split Bench) This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate This symbol will appear on the Folding Rear Seat that the feature is on.
Page 63: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) cushion up. This section of the manual To return the seat to the normal You and your passenger(s) can describes how to use safety belts seating position, slowly pull the seat properly.
Page 64 3-10 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 66 3-12 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle...
Page 67: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts why should I have to wear never drive far from home, Properly safety belts? why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 68 3-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your bones and you would be less likely Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, to slide under the lap belt. If you slid there is important information you under it, the belt would apply force should know.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 72 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 73: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a WARNING passenger belt is pulled out all All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. locking feature may be engaged.
Page 74 3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for front outboard right front passenger positions. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they Adjust the height so the shoulder are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 78: Safety Belt Use During
3-24 Seats and Restraints 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 79: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the around you, you should use it. safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, But if a safety belt is not long retractors and anchorages are enough, your dealer will order you working properly.
Page 80: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 81: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 82 3-28 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 83: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal Driver Side Shown, airbag is in the instrument panel on Passenger Side Similar the passenger side. The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
Page 84: When Should An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into Frontal airbags are designed to that person causing severe injury inflate in moderate to severe frontal or even death. The path of an or near-frontal crashes to help inflating airbag must be kept reduce the potential for severe...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle may have different crash speeds. inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear seat mounted side impact airbags. For example: impacts, or in many side impacts. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
Page 86: What Makes An Airbag
3-32 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag can say whether an airbag should Inflate? Restrain? have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or of what the repair costs were.
Page 87: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the When an airbag inflates, there outboard seating positions in the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 88: Passenger Sensing
3-34 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 and hazard broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 If you are using remote start, The passenger sensing system if equipped, to start the vehicle from works with sensors that are part of a distance, you may not see the the right front passenger seat and system check.
Page 90 3-36 Seats and Restraints A right front passenger takes A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) his/her weight off of the seat for Never put a rear-facing child seat in a period of time. the front. This is because the risk to no system is fail-safe.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-37 For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn turn the vehicle off.
Page 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting steps to allow the system to detect Adult-Size Occupant System Operation that person and enable the right Safety belts help keep the front passenger frontal airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 93: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-39 A thick layer of additional material, WARNING WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the massagers, can affect how well...
Page 94: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-40 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the seat. The passenger sensing Procedure in this manual. system may not operate properly See Customer Satisfaction Airbag-Equipped Vehicle if the original seat trim is Procedure on page 13 1. replaced with non-GM covers, Q: Is there anything I might add If the vehicle has rollover upholstery or trim, or with...
Page 95: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance If the airbag readiness light stays on or replacement.
Page 96: Child Restraints
3-42 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the below fit test: Older Children A: An older child should wear a Sit all the way back on the seat.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-43 In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be The child could move too far thrown out of the vehicle. Older forward increasing the chance of children need to use safety belts properly.
Page 98: Infants And Young
3-44 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants WARNING wrapped around their neck and...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-45 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 101: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas of the United States Anchors and Tethers for Children and Canada, Certified Child Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for Passenger Safety Technicians more information.
Page 103: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously system, if equipped, has turned children and infants are safer when injured or killed if the right front off the right front passenger properly restrained in a child...
Page 104: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-50 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and WARNING child restraint and the size of the Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able A child in a child restraint in the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
Page 106 3-52 Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 107: System
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Be sure to read the instructions Securing a Child Restraint WARNING below to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not attach more than one Do not secure a child restraint in a child restraint to a single anchor, position without a top tether anchor WARNING...
Page 108 3-54 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 2. If the child restraint manufacturer WARNING attachments to the lower recommends that the top tether anchors. If the child restraint be attached, attach and tighten Children can be seriously injured does not have lower the top tether to the top tether or strangled if a shoulder belt is...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-55 restraint post, and 2.3. When using a child restraint under the center with a top tether in the rear shoulder belt (C). passenger position: Attach the top Raise the headrest tether (B) to the or head restraint. top tether anchor Route the top (loop) (D) at the...
Page 110: Replacing Latch System
3-56 Seats and Restraints 2.4. Tighten the top tether Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints when and as the child Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) restraint manufacturer's instructions say. When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the When the top tether is instructions that came with the tightened, the anchor (loop)
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Do not secure a child restraint in a If more than one child restraint position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put that the top tether be anchored, or if the Restraint on page 3 49.
Page 112 3-58 Seats and Restraints 6. If 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 50. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 113: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee Position) restraint can be seriously that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 114 3-60 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured using a 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run safety belt and it uses a top tether, the lap and shoulder portions of see Lower Anchors and Tethers the vehicle's safety belt through for Children (LATCH System) on or around the restraint.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see securely held in place. To check, If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt...
Page 116 3-62 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 117: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Cupholders Glove Box ....4-1 For vehicles equipped with an Vehicles with cupholders have them Cupholders .
Page 118: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area. Raise the upper storage bin, then pull the lever (B) up to access the lower storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area.
Page 119 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-15 Information Displays Engine Oil Pressure Driver Information Controls Gauge ..... . 5-16 Center (DIC) .
Page 120: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-46 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Reminder 1. Hold the steering wheel and Messages ....5-46 Steering Wheel pull the lever.
Page 121: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold while Press and release to go to listening to a song until the the next or previous radio station contents of the current folder stored as a preset or favorite.
Page 122 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device See Voice Recognition in the 3. Press and release to move up on the Main Audio Screen Navigation System manual for one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation more information. category.
Page 123: Horn
Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press Windshield Washer (Mist): Single wipe, turn to and hold to quickly move forward then release. Several wipes, hold through the tracks. Release to stop WARNING the band on longer. on the desired track. (Off): Turns the windshield In freezing weather, do not use (Volume): Press to...
Page 124: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass The vehicle may have a compass in must be set to the variance zone in the Driver Information Center (DIC). which the vehicle is traveling. Compass Zone To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure:...
Page 125 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the until the vehicle heading, from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: for example, N for North, is manhole covers, or other industrial Compass Calibration Procedure displayed in the DIC.
Page 126: Clock
Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 4. Press the button until the start the compass calibration. 12HR or 24HR time format AM-FM Radio and AM FM Or, if the vehicle does not have begins to flash, then turn the Radio with CD Player DIC buttons, press and hold knob to change the time...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the softkey located under To change the time default setting MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc any one of the tabs to change from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change CD Player that setting. the date default setting from month/ To set the time and date: day/year to day/month/year:...
Page 128: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, To change the time default setting Power Outlets do one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change Accessory power outlets can the date default setting from Press the softkey below the be used to plug in electrical month/day to day/month:...
Page 129: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The accessory power outlets are Certain electrical accessories are Cigarette Lighter powered, even when the ignition is not compatible with the accessory To use the cigarette lighter, push it in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets and could overload in all the way, and let go.
Page 130: Ashtrays
5-12 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have a front function. Often gauges and warning ashtray located near the center of lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 132: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Trip Odometer Tachometer see the Duramax diesel supplement The trip odometer shows how far The tachometer displays the for more information. the vehicle has been driven since engine speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 133: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.
Page 134: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading in the low pressure zone can be caused by a dangerously Gauge low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 41 and Engine Oil on page 10 7.
Page 135: Engine Coolant
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant If pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to Temperature Gauge fluctuate and go over the 113°C (235°F) mark. If the gauge reaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
Page 136: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is running, the This condition is normal since the gauge shows the condition of the charging system is not able to charging system. The gauge can provide full power at engine idle. transition from a higher to lower or a As engine speeds are increased, lower to higher reading.
Page 137: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. For vehicles equipped with the Light The front passenger safety belt passenger safety belt reminder light, warning light and chime may turn on When the engine is started, a chime...
Page 138: Airbag Readiness Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Then, after several more seconds, WARNING the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of comes on and stays on, it means the right front passenger frontal that something may be wrong airbag.
Page 140: Charging System Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air This light should come on when the conditioner.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, after a while, the emission been detected on the vehicle.
Page 142 5-24 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality inspection if: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can on with the engine running, or if...
Page 143: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Brake System Warning If the warning light comes on and a WARNING chime sounds, there could be a Light brake problem. Have the brake The brake system might not be system inspected right away. With the ignition on, the brake working properly if the brake system warning light comes on This light can also come on due to...
Page 144: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-26 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System off. Then start the engine again to Tow/Haul Mode Light reset the system. If the ABS light (ABS) Warning Light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes.
Page 145: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 ® StabiliTrak Indicator The light flashes if the system is When the Light is On Steady active and is working to assist the Light This indicates that one or more of driver with directional control of the the tires are significantly vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 146: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Low Fuel Warning Light maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 147: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp light comes on when The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set.
Page 148: Information Displays Driver Information
5-30 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition DIC Buttons is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was Driver Information last displayed before the engine Center (DIC) was turned off. The DIC has different displays Your vehicle has a Driver which can be accessed by pressing...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The compass and outside air Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to temperature will also be shown in zero by pressing the set/reset (with DIC Buttons) the display. The temperature will be button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press this button shown in °C or °F depending on the displayed.
Page 150 5-32 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was number may change even though To reset the fuel used information, driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is the same amount of fuel is in the press and hold the set/reset button started again, and then the fuel tank.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Transmission Temperature Vehicle Information Menu oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Items (With DIC Buttons) Press the trip/fuel button until Schedule in this manual. See TRANS TEMP displays. This (Vehicle Information): Press Scheduled Maintenance on display shows the temperature of this button to scroll through the page 11 2 for more information.
Page 152 5-34 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Trailer Gain and Output Engine Hours If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Integrated Press the vehicle information button Monitor System (TPMS), the Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, until ENGINE HOURS displays. pressure for each tire can be viewed the trailer brake display appears This display shows the total number...
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trip Odometer Reset Stem The trip odometer has a feature Language called the retro-active reset. This Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) This display allows you to select can be used to set the trip odometer the language in which the DIC Use the trip odometer reset stem to the number of miles (kilometers) messages will appear.
Page 154 5-36 Instruments and Controls Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This To display the ENGINE HOURS, through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or languages.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the message will appear on the display. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone.
Page 156: Vehicle Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and See Charging System Light on page 5 22. Driving with this Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC problem could drain the battery. indicate the status of the vehicle or Turn off all unnecessary BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to accessories.
Page 157: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays if there is a This message displays and a chime the side of the road and turn the problem with the brake system.
Page 158: Engine Cooling System
5-40 Instruments and Controls PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Messages This message displays and a chime sounds if the front passenger door Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C is not fully closed and the vehicle is while the engine is overheating, (Air Conditioning) shifted out of P (Park).
Page 159: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 160: Engine Power Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 161: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic your speed and drive accordingly. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a SERVICE TRACTION OWNERS MANUAL...
Page 162: Airbag System Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls The message displays if an However, you should turn Airbag System Messages engine or vehicle related StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets problem has been detected and SERVICE AIR BAG stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow the vehicle needs service.
Page 163: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Tire Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure SERVICE TIRE MONITOR light will also come on. See Tire Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM Pressure Light on page 5 27.
Page 164: Transmission Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Notice: If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING If your vehicle has the while the transmission fluid is all-wheel-drive (AWD) system or overheating and the transmission On vehicles with the Integrated the four-wheel-drive (4WD) system,...
Page 165: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-47 As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after Vehicle carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also Personalization side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 166 5-48 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Settings Menu made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the 1. Turn the ignition on and place DIC display.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the will unlock when the key is taken This feature allows you to select DIC display. Press the set/reset out of the ignition.
Page 168 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Then press the customization button REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on made to this feature. The current to scroll through the following the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-51 DELAY DOOR LOCK for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button until customization button to scroll EXIT LIGHTING appears on the On vehicles with a crew cab, this through the following settings: DIC display. Press the set/reset feature allows you to select whether button once to access the settings or not the locking of the vehicle's...
Page 170 5-52 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LOUD: The chime volume will be System Operation on page 2 3 for set to a loud level. This feature allows you to select more information. whether or not to have the exterior NO CHANGE: No change will be lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE : No change will be...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on made to this feature. The current If the features are enabled through the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 172 5-54 Instruments and Controls EASY EXIT SETUP NO CHANGE: No change will be ON: The driver's seat and, on some made to this feature. The current vehicles, the outside mirrors will If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. automatically move to the stored allows you to select which areas will driving position when the unlock...
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-55 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
Page 174: Universal Remote System
5-56 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote indicator lights above the Universal The programmed buttons should be Home Remote buttons, follow the erased when the vehicle is sold or System instructions below. the lease ends. See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons in This system provides a way to See Radio Frequency Statement on this section.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-57 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds.
Page 176 5-58 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming a garage door opener If there is a row of dip switches device such as an additional garage involves time-sensitive actions, so similar to the graphic above, door opener, a security device, read the entire procedure before the garage door opener is a or home automation device, repeat...
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-59 The motor head dip switch The switch positions on the settings can also be used when hand-held transmitter could be the original hand-held transmitter labeled as follows: is not available. A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up, +, or On.
Page 178 5-60 Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch 3. From inside your vehicle, first Now press one button on the settings from left to right as firmly press all three buttons Universal Home Remote for follows: at the same time for about each switch setting as follows: three seconds.
Page 179: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-61 7. Immediately release the button Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or when the garage door moves. Fixed Code settings on the Operation The indicator light will blink Universal Home Remote device: rapidly until programming is Press and hold the appropriate 1.
Page 180 5-62 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 181: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 182: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has The time of the delay can be turned on while the vehicle is off, four positions: changed using the DIC. See Driver the headlamps will stay on for Information Center (DIC) on 10 minutes before automatically (Off): Turns off the automatic page 5 30 turning off to prevent the battery...
Page 183: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass Daytime Running Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a (Headlamp High/Low Beam Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can driver in front of you that you want Changer): Push the lever toward make it easier for others to see the to pass.
Page 184: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting When it begins to get dark, the release it. For vehicles first sold in headlamp system are only affected automatic headlamp system Canada, the transmission must be when the light sensor detects a switches from DRL to the in the P (Park) position before the change in lighting lasting longer headlamps.
Page 185: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting The headlamps will also stay on Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting after you exit the vehicle. This position whenever it is released. Signals feature can be programmed using If after signaling a turn or lane the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 186: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting This knob is located on the instrument panel and also turns on Fog lamps provide better visibility in the dome lamps. Instrument Panel foggy or misty conditions. The cargo lamps can be used if Illumination Control The fog lamp button is located on more light is needed in the cargo the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 187: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps, located next to the exterior lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead control. console. The vehicle has an illuminated entry To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 188: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 189: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 2. System Determine which radio the vehicle Contact your dealer has and read the following pages to before adding any equipment. become familiar with its features. Adding audio or communication Introduction equipment could interfere with WARNING...
Page 190: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 191 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3), Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3), and Radio with CD Similar...
Page 192 Infotainment System See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 38 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media.
Page 193 Infotainment System Using the Radio To activate SCV: Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM 1. Set the radio volume to the (Power/Volume): Press to turn Radio with CD) desired level. the system on and off. To adjust the bass or treble: 2.
Page 194 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ 3. Adjust the setting by doing one To quickly adjust all tone and of the following: speaker controls to the middle Midrange/Treble) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio position, press the knob for more Turn the knob clockwise with CD)
Page 195 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio (Balance/Fade) (All Except and AM-FM Radio with CD) AM-FM Radio and Radio press the knob for more than with CD) two seconds.
Page 196: Radio
Infotainment System Radio displays on the top line of the SEEK: Press to seek the next display and artist information radio station. Press and hold for a displays on the bottom line. few seconds until a beep sounds to AM-FM Radio When information is not available, scan for radio stations in ascending NO INFO displays.
Page 197 Infotainment System Storing Radio Stations Setting Preset Stations The number of favorites pages can be set up using the MENU button. To store presets: Drivers are encouraged to store the To set up the number of favorites radio station while the vehicle is 1.
Page 198: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Finding a Channel Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAND: Press to switch between Satellite Radio Service AM, FM, or XM , if equipped. To find XM channels in a category: XM is a satellite radio service based (Tune): Turn to manually select 1.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-11 3. To exit the category search Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the mode, press the FAV button or six softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store BAND button to display the 4.
Page 200 7-12 Infotainment System XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth: This channel is CAT Not Found: There are no blocked or cannot be received with channels available for the selected XL (Explicit Language category. The system is working your XM subscription package. Channels): These channels, or any properly.
Page 201: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Check XM Receivr: If this Satellite Radio Service message does not clear within a The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to could have a fault.
Page 202: Fixed Mast Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player The fixed mast antenna can and the loading slot free of CD Player withstand most car washes without foreign materials, liquids, and being damaged as long as it is debris.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-15 damage the surface. Pick up CDs To insert one CD: Ejecting a CD by grasping the outer edges or the (Single CD Player) 1. Press and release the LOAD edge of the hole and the outer edge. button.
Page 204 7-16 Infotainment System Playing a CD CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to SEEK: Press to go to the start of cycle between CD or Auxiliary when the current track if more than If the ignition or radio is turned off listening to the radio. The CD icon 10 seconds on the CD have played.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-17 RPT (Repeat): For the AM-FM For the Radio with USB and Format Radio with CD, press and release Six-Disc CD (MP3): Radios that have the capability of the RPT button to repeat the current 1. Press the softkey positioned playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma track.
Page 206 7-18 Infotainment System CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play File System and Naming and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The song name that displays is the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-19 Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls Playing an MP3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold file extension and are stored on a to reverse playback quickly. Sound (Information): Press to display USB device may be supported by is heard at a reduced volume and additional text information related to the radio with a USB port.
Page 208 7-20 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to To change from playback by artist to (Music Navigator): Press the tracks in random, rather than playback by album: softkey below the tab to play sequential order. To use random, 1. Press the softkey located below the files in order by artist or album.
Page 209: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 CD Player Messages If the CD is not playing correctly, The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners for any other reason, try a known is not advised, due to the risk of CHECK DISC: If this message good CD. contaminating the lens of the optics displays and/or the CD ejects, it with lubricants internal to the CD...
Page 210: Audio Output
7-22 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If the surface of a disc is soiled, select CD slot, DVD slot, front clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or auxiliary input, USB port, or rear If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, auxiliary input (if available).
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a Disc The CD is controlled by the buttons DVD (Eject): Press and on the radio faceplate or by the RSA release to eject the disc that is Insert a disc partway into either slot, unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) currently playing in the top slot.
Page 212 7-24 Infotainment System DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks under Press to go to the previous track if cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) less than five seconds on the CD when listening to the radio. The System on page 7 38 for more have played.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-25 MP3 and WMA Supported CD R or CD RW Supported File Root Directory and Folder Structure Files The root directory of the disc is The DVD player supports: treated as a folder. If the root Format directory has compressed audio Up to 255 folders.
Page 214 7-26 Infotainment System No Folder Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show When the disc contains only Compressed audio files are the new folder name unless the compressed files, the files are accessed in the following order: folder mode has been chosen as located under the root folder.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-27 Preprogrammed Playlists SEEK: Press to go to the start of (Next Folder): Press the the track, if more than five seconds Preprogrammed playlists that softkey below the tab to go to have played. Press and hold or were created using WinAmp , the first track in the next folder.
Page 216 7-28 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the The DVD slot of the radio is begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows, compatible with most audio CDs artist. The current artist playing is and songs from the current album and CD-R/RW, DVD-Video, shown on the second line of the...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-29 pressed, either by softkey or by the Playing a DVD Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary rear seat passenger using the Devices on page 7 33 or Audio/ DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press remote control. Video (A/V) Jacks under Rear Seat to cycle through DVD, CD, or Entertainment (RSE) System on Loading a disc into the system,...
Page 218 7-30 Infotainment System A lock symbol displays next to the To stop fast reversing, press again. If the forward arrow is showing on clock display. The Parental Control This button might not work when the the display, the system is in pause feature remains on until the knob is DVD is playing the copyright mode.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-31 inserted into the DVD slot, and does Nav (Navigate): Press to display (Menu): Press to access the not automatically power on when directional arrows for navigating DVD menu. The DVD menu is the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD through the menus.
Page 220 7-32 Infotainment System Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages Player Error: This message displays if there are disc load or Playback Disc Format Error: This message disc eject problems. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without It is very hot.
Page 221: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-33 If any error occurs repeatedly or if To use a portable audio player, CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to play a CD when a portable audio contact your dealer.
Page 222 7-34 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is USB Support For help with identifying the iPod, connected, the DVD/CD AUX button go to www.apple.com/support. The USB connector is located on cycles through all available options, the dashboard or in the center Radios that have a USB port can such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front console, and uses the USB 2.0...
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-35 Connecting a USB Storage or ON/RUN position. When the SEEK: Press to go to the next ® vehicle is turned off, the iPod Device or iPod track. Press and hold or press automatically powers off and will not multiple times to continue moving The USB port can be used to charge or draw power from the...
Page 224 7-36 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a Back: Press the softkey below the To skip through large lists, the back tab to go back to the main five softkeys can be used to USB Storage Device or iPod display screen on an iPod, or the navigate in the following order: The five softkeys below the radio root directory on a USB storage...
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-37 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list Shuffle Functionality each time the softkey is pressed. Songs To use Shuffle: Fourth softkey, 10% through the Composers Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is To select files: pressed.
Page 226: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-38 Infotainment System Rear Seat Before Driving than two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video Infotainment The RSE is designed for rear seat screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA), passengers only. The driver cannot DVD, and/or CD. While Parental safely view the video screen while Rear Seat Entertainment Control is on, a padlock icon...
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-39 Headphones listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, move too far forward or step out of MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary the vehicle, the headphones lose source connected to A/V jacks or the audio signal. the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle To adjust the volume on the has this feature.
Page 228 7-40 Infotainment System If the foam ear pads attached to the Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to headphones become worn or match typical home entertainment damaged, the pads can be replaced system equipment. The yellow separately from the headphone set. jack (A) is for the video input.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-41 See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Output When a device is connected to the under Auxiliary Devices on A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary Audio from the DVD player or page 7 33 for more information input jack if the vehicle has this auxiliary inputs can be heard about changing the source.
Page 230 7-42 Infotainment System If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight is raised to its locked position, the could also affect the function of the screen remains on. This is normal, remote control. and the DVD continues to play If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD through the previous audio source.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-43 Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press this Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to button to start playing a DVD. Press (Power): Press this button to navigate through a menu. this button while a DVD is playing to turn the video screen on and off.
Page 232 7-44 Infotainment System To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio (Next Track/Chapter): Press (Camera): Press this button to or CD, release the fast forward this button to go to the beginning change camera angles on DVDs button. This button might not work of the next chapter or track.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-45 Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries, do the following: There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide the rear cover back on the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 234 7-46 Infotainment System DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on the radio that is in the The auxiliary source is running, but Check that the RSE video screen is vehicle.
Page 235: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-47 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. System Video distortion can occur when Only one band can be tuned to at operating cellular phones, scanners, one time.
Page 236 7-48 Infotainment System To listen to an iPod or portable SRCE (Source): Press this While listening to a disc, press the audio device through the RSA, button to switch between the radio left seek arrow to go back to the attach the iPod or portable audio (AM/FM), XM (if equipped),...
Page 237: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-49 When a CD or DVD audio disc is Phone Voice Recognition playing, press this button to go to The Bluetooth system uses voice the beginning of the CD or DVD Bluetooth recognition to interpret voice audio. This function is inactive, with commands to dial phone numbers some radios, if the front seat Vehicles with a Bluetooth system...
Page 238 7-50 Infotainment System Only one paired cell phone can Audio System Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth When using the in vehicle Bluetooth A Bluetooth cell phone must be system at a time. system, sound comes through the paired to the Bluetooth system and If multiple paired cell phones are vehicle's front audio system then connected to the vehicle before...
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-51 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 240 7-52 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers Using the Store Command The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the 1. Press and hold Hands Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar two seconds.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-53 To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete Command Listing Stored Numbers recognized by the system, say The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold Verify at any time. numbers and name tags. two seconds.
Page 242 7-54 Infotainment System Making a Call To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say Calls can be made using the following commands. Verify at any time. Command Usage 1. Press and hold two seconds. Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or 2.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-55 Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting Three Way Calling Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be 1. Press and hold the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone and two seconds.
Page 244 7-56 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-57 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Other Information (DTMF) Tones ® Unless information is deleted out of The Bluetooth word mark and ® the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it logos are owned by the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely.
Page 246 7-58 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 247: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system System .
Page 248 Climate Controls adjusted even if the system is Automatic Operation (On/Off): Press to turn the turned off. This is possible since climate control system on or off. AUTO (Automatic): When outside air always flows through Outside air still enters the vehicle, automatic operation is active, the system as the vehicle is and is directed to the floor.
Page 249 Climate Controls help quickly cool down the air Do not cover the solar sensor (Air Delivery Mode Control): inside the vehicle. The light located on the top of the instrument Press these buttons to change the on the button comes on in panel near the windshield.
Page 250 Climate Controls freezing. The recirculation mode conditions, the indicator flashes (Floor): Air is directed to the cannot be selected while in the three times and then turns off. floor outlets, with some to the defrost mode. If the air conditioning is on and the windshield, side window outlets, and outside temperature drops below a second row floor outlets.
Page 251 Climate Controls This mode recirculates and helps vehicle circulates throughout the Heated Mirror: For vehicles with to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. The recirculation mode heated outside rearview mirrors, the vehicle. It can be used to help cannot be used with the outside mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost prevent outside air and odors from air mode.
Page 252: Air Vents
Climate Controls There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor located behind Use the air outlets located in the the front grille. This sensor reads center and on the side of the the outside air temperature and instrument panel to direct the helps maintain the temperature airflow.
Page 253 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-30 All-Wheel Drive ....9-44 Operating Adjustable Throttle and Four-Wheel Drive .
Page 254: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-65 Recommended Fuel ..9-66 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications .
Page 255: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that...
Page 256: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the on page 5 25.
Page 257: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can Power Steering be more effective than braking. If power steering assist is lost For example, you come over a hill because the engine stops or the and find a truck stopped in your power steering system is not lane, or a car suddenly pulls out functioning, the vehicle can be...
Page 258: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery edge of the pavement. Turn the Skidding steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to In a skid, a driver can lose control of The vehicle's right wheels can drop 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, the vehicle.
Page 259: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Off-Road Driving At the very time you need special water, snow, ice, gravel, or other alertness and driving skills, your Vehicles with 20 inch tire/wheel material is on the road. For safety, reflexes, perceptions, and judgment assemblies should not be driven slow down and adjust your driving to...
Page 260 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some After off-roading, be sure to reinstall more ground clearance at the the air dam: Have all necessary maintenance front of your vehicle, you can 1. Line up the snaps and push the and service work done.
Page 261 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and Environmental Concerns WARNING (Continued) make sure all refuse is removed Off-road driving can provide from any campsite before Heavy loads on the roof raise wholesome and satisfying leaving. the vehicle's center of gravity, recreation.
Page 262 9-10 Driving and Operating Traveling to Remote Areas Tune your senses to different kinds WARNING of signals. Your eyes need to It makes sense to plan your trip, constantly sweep the terrain for especially when going to a remote When you are driving off-road, unexpected obstacles.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-11 ways. Depending on the surface, When driving over obstacles or Driving on Hills slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, rough terrain, keep a firm grip on Off-road driving often takes you up, delayed acceleration, poor traction, the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, down, or across a hill.
Page 264: Approaching A Hill
9-12 Driving and Operating Are there obstructions on the hill Approaching a Hill WARNING that can block your path, such When you approach a hill, decide if as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? it is too steep to climb, descend, Turning or driving across steep What is beyond the hill? Is there or cross.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the engine has stopped Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, WARNING running, you need to restart it. or is about to stall, when going up With the brake pedal pressed a hill: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill and the parking brake still Never attempt to prevent a stall at full speed can cause an...
Page 266 9-14 Driving and Operating Driving Downhill Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING stall when going uphill, but if it When off-roading takes you happens when going downhill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? regular brakes and apply the...
Page 267: Driving Across An Incline
Driving and Operating 9-15 Driving Across an Incline end over end. But when driving For these reasons, carefully across an incline, the narrower consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go track width the distance across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
Page 268 9-16 Driving and Operating Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 270: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. strong forces.
Page 271: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-19 Other driving tips include: WARNING WARNING (Continued) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. If you do not shift down, the Keep interior temperature cool. You could crash. Always have the brakes could get so hot that they engine running and the vehicle in Keep your eyes moving scan...
Page 272: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be in a Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-21 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine the way to save heat.
Page 274: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck transmission is in gear. Slowly WARNING (Continued) spinning the wheels in the forward Slowly and cautiously spin the and reverse directions causes a wheels to free the vehicle when wheels as little as possible and rocking motion that could free the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 275: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-23 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 276 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information the number of occupant seating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in Locate the statement kilograms and pounds. The combined weight of occupants and cargo should The Tire and Loading never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 278 9-26 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3...
Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-27 The label shows the size of the Never exceed the GVWR for the WARNING vehicle's original tires and the vehicle, or the GAWR for either inflation pressures needed to the front or rear axle. Do not load the vehicle any obtain the gross weight capacity heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also...
Page 280 9-28 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension There is also important loading WARNING components to get added information for off-road driving in durability might not change this manual. See Loading Your Things you put inside your the vehicle's weight ratings. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure Ask your dealer to help you load...
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-29 When using this upper load Add-On Equipment Maximum platform, be sure the load is When you carry removable *Equipment Weight securely tied down to prevent it items, you may need to put a Ladder Rack 340 kg from shifting.
Page 282: Truck-Camper Loading
9-30 Driving and Operating Loading Points points to remove gap. The holes Starting and for the Cargo Management Operating System (C) are not intended for attachment of aftermarket New Vehicle Break-In equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com for additional pick-up box load Notice: The vehicle does not bearing structural information.
Page 283: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Driving and Operating 9-31 Avoid making hard stops for Adjustable Throttle and Press the bottom of the control to the first 322 km (200 miles) or move the pedals closer. Press the Brake Pedal so. During this time the new top of the control to move the brake linings are not yet pedals away.
Page 284: Ignition Positions
9-32 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ In an emergency: LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is 1. Brake using a firm and steady stopped, turn the ignition switch to pressure. Do not pump the LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. brakes repeatedly.
Page 285: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-33 The steering can bind with the and indicator lights. The switch Retained Accessory wheels turned off center. If this stays in this position when the Power (RAP) happens, move the steering wheel engine is running. The transmission from right to left while turning the is also unlocked in this position on The following vehicle accessories...
Page 286: Starting The Engine
9-34 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in ® 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle has the DURAMAX START, cranking will be stopped ®...
Page 287: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-35 Notice: Cranking the engine for If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Heater long periods of time, by returning then stops again, repeat these The engine coolant heater can the key to the START position steps. This clears the extra provide easier starting and better immediately after cranking has gasoline from the engine.
Page 288: Shifting Into Park
9-36 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Heater WARNING 1. Turn off the engine. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt 2. Open the hood and unwrap It can be dangerous to get out of AC outlet.
Page 289: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-37 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle When you are ready to drive, move LOCK/OFF. with the engine running, be sure the shift lever out of P (Park) before the vehicle is in P (Park) and releasing the parking brake.
Page 290: Parking Over Things
9-38 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem Engine Exhaust functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle uncharged or low voltage (less than serviced soon. WARNING 9 volt) battery.
Page 291: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-39 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out The vehicle s exhaust system It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic has been modified, damaged engine running.
Page 292: Automatic Transmission
9-40 Driving and Operating Automatic When parked on a hill, especially WARNING (Continued) when the vehicle has a heavy load, Transmission you may notice an increase in the See Shifting Into Park on effort to shift out of P (Park). The vehicle has an automatic page 9 36.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-41 use N (Neutral) only. Also, use D (Drive): This position is for Shifts may be more noticeable with N (Neutral) when the vehicle is normal driving. It provides the best a cold transmission. This difference being towed. fuel economy for the vehicle.
Page 294: Manual Mode
9-42 Driving and Operating be able to maintain vehicle speed Manual Mode When in M (Manual Mode) a number by analyzing things such as throttle displays next to the M, indicating the Range Selection Mode position, vehicle load, and hill grade. current gear that has been selected.
Page 295: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-43 While using the Range Selection Press the button located on the end Grade Braking assists in Mode, Cruise Control and the of the shift lever to turn Tow/Haul on maintaining desired vehicle speeds Tow/Haul Mode can be used. or off.
Page 296: Drive Systems
9-44 Driving and Operating Cruise Grade Braking operates Drive Systems Notice: Driving on clean, dry while Cruise Control is engaged in pavement in Four-Wheel Drive Tow/Haul Mode to assist in High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for All-Wheel Drive maintaining vehicle speed under an extended period of time may loaded vehicle conditions.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-45 Front Axle Recommended Transfer Case Settings The front axle engages and Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to engage or disengage Normal is normal. Severe Electronic Transfer Case Extreme...
Page 298 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING Drive High the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to as on snowy or icy roads or in most Drive High position.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-47 Low is to have the vehicle moving If the knob is turned to the (1 to 2 mph). Turn the knob to the 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turn the Four-Wheel Drive Low position Four-Wheel Drive High or knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low when the vehicle is in gear and/or...
Page 300 9-48 Driving and Operating If the knob is turned to the 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Four-Wheel Drive High or N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). Two-Wheel Drive High switch 5. Shift the transfer case to 10.
Page 301: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-49 Notice: Shifting the transmission Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it into gear before the requested becomes necessary to slam on the mode indicator light has stopped brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake flashing could damage the avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS)
Page 302: Parking Brake
9-50 Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
Page 303: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-51 Brake Assist The brake assist feature will drive off on a grade, HSA holds the automatically disengage when the braking pressure for a maximum of This vehicle has a brake assist brake pedal is released or brake two seconds to ensure that there is feature designed to assist the driver pedal pressure is quickly...
Page 304: Ride Control Systems
9-52 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt StabiliTrak system has not been while it is working. This is normal turned off using the StabiliTrak and does not mean there is a on/off button. Then turn the vehicle ®...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-53 When the traction control system and you want to rock the vehicle to (TCS) or StabiliTrak system is attempt to free it. It may also be turned off, the StabiliTrak light and necessary to turn off the system the appropriate TCS off or when driving in extreme off-road StabiliTrak off message will be...
Page 306: Locking Rear Axle
9-54 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part of ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will the StabiliTrak system.
Page 307: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-55 ® Cruise Control If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak (On/Off): Turns the system on system and begins to limit wheel and off. The indicator light is on spin while you are using cruise when cruise control is on and turns WARNING control, the cruise control will off when cruise control is off.
Page 308 9-56 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using press the SET button on the instrument panel cluster comes on Cruise Control steering wheel briefly. Each time after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes to the desired speed.
Page 309: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-57 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not To disengage cruise control; Ultrasonic Parking Assist replace driver vision. It cannot step lightly on the brake pedal.
Page 310 9-58 Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into The following messages may be R (Reverse). A single tone sounds displayed on the DIC: to indicate the system is working.
Page 311: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-59 washing the vehicle in cold Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) weather. The message may not Camera (RVC) clear until the frost or ice has Your judged distances using the melted. This vehicle may have a Rear screen will differ from actual Vision Camera (RVC) system.
Page 312 9-60 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation The RVC system display is now 3. Select the Rear Camera Options enabled and the display will appear screen button. The Rear Camera System in the mirror normally. Options screen will display. The Rear Vision Camera system is Vehicles with Navigation designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-61 The delay after shifting out of The symbols appear when an object (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) R (Reverse) is approximately has been detected by the URPA (minus) screen buttons to 10 seconds. The delay can be system.
Page 314 9-62 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The following illustration shows the The distance of the image that field of view that the camera Messages appears on the screen differs from provides. Service Rear Vision Camera the actual distance.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-63 Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera The rear vision camera must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed. To disconnect the camera: 1. Remove the license plate. 2. Disconnect the camera connectors from the chassis harness, located behind the license plate, by pressing on the A.
Page 316 9-64 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not The RVC system display in the During any of these fault conditions, rearview mirror may turn off or not the display will be blank and the Seem to Work Properly appear as expected due to one of indicator will continue to flash as The RVC system might not work the following conditions.
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-65 Fuel The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows For diesel engine vehicles, see the code letter or number that Fuel for Diesel Engines in the identifies the vehicle's engine. Duramax Diesel Supplement. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel.
Page 318: Recommended Fuel
9-66 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel knock, might be heard. If the octane California Fuel is less than 87, you might notice a Requirements If the vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine heavy knocking noise when you (VIN Code G), use regular unleaded drive.
Page 319: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-67 Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines gasoline meets enhanced in the United States are now detergency standards developed If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives that by the auto companies.
Page 320: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-68 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) such as ethers and ethanol, and not reformulated for low Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge reformulated gasolines might be emissions can contain an and a yellow fuel cap can use either available in your area.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-69 Those stations that do have E85 switching to gasoline or adding Notice: Some additives are not should have a label indicating gasoline to the fuel tank can compatible with E85 fuel and can ethanol content. Do not use the fuel improve starting.
Page 322: Filling The Tank
9-70 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could be To help avoid injuries to you and badly burned.
Page 323: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-71 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. It will require needed, be sure to get the right more effort to turn the fuel cap on type of cap from your dealer.
Page 324: General Towing
9-72 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on the new vehicle is driven. page 10 87. For information on General Towing The engine, axle or other parts towing the vehicle behind another...
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-73 Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer hitch WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires and mirrors. If the trailer has or under the instrument electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 326 9-74 Driving and Operating Passing When turning with a trailer, make The tow/haul mode may be used if wider turns than normal. Do this the transmission shifts too often. More passing distance is so the trailer will not strike soft See Tow/Haul Mode Light on needed when towing a trailer.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-75 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in WARNING (Continued) place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING If the engine has been left 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then running, the vehicle can move Parking the vehicle on a hill with apply the parking brake and shift...
Page 328: Trailer Towing
9-76 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Things that are especially important WARNING in trailer operation are automatic 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. transmission fluid, engine oil, axle The driver can lose control when 2. Start the engine lubricant, belts, cooling system and pulling a trailer if the correct brake system.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-77 Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required repairs not covered by the important for your safety and that of...
Page 330 9-78 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR * 1500 Series 2WD** 6.2L V8 3.42 2 994 kg (6,600 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 1500 Series AWD** 6.2L V8...
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-79 weight. Vehicle options, equipment, Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth-wheel passengers, and cargo in the or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer vehicle reduce the amount of weight up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown here: tongue weight the vehicle can carry,...
Page 332: Towing Equipment
9-80 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight of the Trailering Larger trailers may require a weight-distributing hitch that Tires Combination uses spring bars to distribute the Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination trailer tongue weight among the inflated to the inflation pressures of the tow vehicle and trailer does...
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-81 Weight Distributing Hitch Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Adjustment Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is the trailer to help prevent the tongue adequate for the weight of the...
Page 334 9-82 Driving and Operating Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the battery. If the trailer is too light the following trailer circuits: for Tow/Haul Mode, turn on the Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness headlamps as a second way to Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Package boost the vehicle system and Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-83 The harness should be installed by Tow/Haul Mode your dealer or a qualified service center. If the vehicle is equipped with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System, the blunt cuts exist, This indicator light on the instrument but are not connected further in the panel cluster comes on when the harness.
Page 336 9-84 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is most useful under the Such a selection when unloaded This symbol is located on the Trailer following driving conditions: may result in unpleasant engine Brake Control Panel on vehicles and transmission driving with an Integrated Trailer Brake When pulling a heavy trailer or a characteristics and reduced Control system.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-85 If the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, When trailering, make sure of the WARNING or StabiliTrak systems are not following: functioning properly, the ITBC The ITBC system is used only Connecting a trailer that is not system may not be fully functional with trailers that are equipped compatible with the ITBC system...
Page 338 9-86 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel referred to as trailer gain, available The Trailer Brake Display Page can to the electric trailer brakes and be displayed by performing any of allows manual application of the the following actions: trailer brakes.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-87 A trailer with electric brakes All DIC warning and service 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default has become disconnected messages must first be setting. To properly adjust trailer (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING acknowledged by the driver by gain, see Trailer Gain Adjustment message will also be displayed pressing the odometer trip stem or...
Page 340 9-88 Driving and Operating The power output to the trailer is Setting the Trailer Gain properly is 3. After the electrical connection is indicated in the Trailer Brake needed for the best trailer stopping made to a trailer equipped with Display Page on the DIC.
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-89 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This attached on a level road surface vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will be displayed if: representative of the towing or road surface conditions 1.
Page 342 9-90 Driving and Operating 2. There is an electrical fault in the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING If either the CHECK TRAILER wiring to the electric trailer message re-appears, the WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER brakes. This message will electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is continue as long as there is an vehicle side.
Page 343: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-91 Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the Pickup Conversion to vehicle 12 volt battery, even if the Chassis Cab Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. We are aware that some vehicle The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical owners might consider having the Before attempting to add anything...
Page 344 9-92 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant ... . . 10-16 Headlamp Aiming Engine Overheating ..10-20 Headlamp Aiming ..10-31 Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection...
Page 346 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Alignment and General Information Tire Balance ....10-68 Tires ......10-46 For service and parts needs, Wheel Replacement .
Page 347: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories to using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 348: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on WARNING...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-5 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 inches) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to...
Page 350 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 351: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 14. View). See Cooling System on Checking Engine Oil page 10 16. B. Coolant Surge Tank and For diesel engine vehicles, see Pressure Cap. See Cooling Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil in the Duramax Diesel System on page 10 16.
Page 352 10-8 Vehicle Care American Petroleum Institute When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview (API) starburst symbol on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Page 353: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. If in an area of extreme cold, where When to Change Engine Oil However, the engine oil and filter the temperature falls below 29°C must be changed at least once a This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 354 10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET What to Do with Used Oil button on the DIC, or the trip Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain odometer reset stem if the elements that can be unhealthy for The Engine Oil Life System vehicle does not have DIC...
Page 355: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 Automatic Transmission Notice: Use of the incorrect How to Check Automatic automatic transmission fluid may Transmission Fluid Fluid damage the vehicle, and the Notice: Too much or too little damages may not be covered by When to Check and Change fluid can damage the the vehicle's warranty.
Page 356 10-12 Vehicle Care 3. With your foot on the brake 6. Using the TRANS TEMP Use this cold check procedure pedal, move the shift lever reading, determine and perform to check fluid level when the through each gear range, the appropriate check transmission temperature is pausing for about three seconds procedure.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-13 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it 6. Perform a hot check at the rises as fluid temperature increases, back in all the way, wait first opportunity after the so it is important to ensure the three seconds, and then pull it transmission reaches a normal transmission temperature is within back out again.
Page 358: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 6. If the fluid level is in the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the See Engine Compartment Overview the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then on page 10 6 for the location of the reading.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-15 Replacing the Engine Air 5. Inspect or replace the engine air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten assembly . See Engine the screws. Compartment Overview on page 10 6. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 360: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other WARNING ® than DEX-COOL can cause If the vehicle has a diesel engine, premature engine, heater core, An electric engine cooling fan see Cooling System in the or radiator corrosion. In addition, under the hood can start up even Duramax diesel supplement for the engine coolant could require...
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If an improper coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture is used, the engine could coolant. If using this mixture, overheat and be badly damaged. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. The repair cost would not be This mixture: covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 362 10-18 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant surge tank.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 364: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED Be sure the pressure cap is STOP ENGINE, ENGINE hand-tight and fully seated. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED 6. Verify coolant level after engine message comes on in the Driver is shut off and the coolant is Information Center (DIC) on the...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-21 Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment engine is overheating, both fans See Overheated Engine should be running. If they are not, WARNING Protection Operating Mode on do not continue to run the engine...
Page 366: Overheated Engine Protection
10-22 Vehicle Care If an engine overheat warning is If the temperature overheat gauge is Overheated Engine displayed but no steam can be seen no longer in the overheat zone or Protection or heard, the problem may not be an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode too serious.
Page 367: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-23 Engine Fan Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid The vehicle has electric cooling To check the power steering fluid: fans. The fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving 1. Turn the key off and let the might be heard.
Page 368: Washer Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and message on the DIC that comes on manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 369: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-25 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Drum brakes have an inspection can cause a brake squeal when the hole to inspect lining wear during This vehicle has front disc brakes brakes are first applied or lightly scheduled maintenance. When the and could have rear drum brakes or applied.
Page 370: Brake Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. The braking system on a vehicle is If fluid is added when the linings are complex. Its many parts have to be worn, there will be too much fluid of top quality and work well together when new brake linings are...
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-27 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Notice: to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can brake fluid. See Scheduled level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake Maintenance on page 11 2.
Page 372: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Refer to the replacement number It is not necessary to regularly WARNING shown on the original battery label check the transfer case fluid unless when a new battery is needed. there is a leak suspected or an Batteries have acid that can burn See Engine Compartment Overview unusual noise is heard.
Page 373: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-29 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not Shift Lock Control start the engine. Without WARNING Function Check applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of When you are doing this P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 374: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. the parking brake.
Page 375: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the headlamps may be affected and adjustment may be necessary.
Page 376 10-32 Vehicle Care The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the 3. Record the distance from the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. ground to the aim dot on the Be placed so the headlamps The high-beam headlamps will be low beam headlamp. are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a correctly aimed if the low-beam light colored wall.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-33 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
Page 378: Bulb Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 37. page 10 4 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure 2.
Page 379: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-35 6. Replace it with a new bulb socket. 7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket. 8. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure. 9. Close the hood. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up 2.
Page 380: Center High-Mounted
10-36 Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted 3. Remove the bulbs by pulling the bulb out of the socket. Stoplamp (CHMSL) and 4. Install the bulbs by pushing the Cargo Lamp bulb straight into the socket. To replace one of these bulbs: 5.
Page 381: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-37 License Plate Lamp 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the Bulb Exterior Lamp socket. Number To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Install the new bulb. High-Beam 1. Reach under the rear bumper for 9005LL 5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to Headlamp the bulb socket.
Page 382: Electrical System
10-38 Vehicle Care Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and heavy snow or ice, the windshield a fuse needs to be replaced, the wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload...
Page 383: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underhood fuse block is located component.
Page 384 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Antilock Brake System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils Right Trailer Left Trailer (Right Side) Stop/Turn Lamp Stop/Turn Lamp Transmission...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Vehicle Back-up Trailer Park Lamps Key Ignition Lamps System, Driver Side Park Theft Deterrent Passenger Side Lamps System Low-Beam Passenger Side Headlamp Windshield Wiper Park Lamps Air Conditioning SEO B2 Upfitter Fog Lamps Compressor Usage (Battery)
Page 386: Instrument Panel
10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Airbag System Climate Controls (Battery) (Ignition) Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 Instrument Panel Engine Control Cluster Module, Secondary Not Used Fuel Pump Power Take-Off Heated Windshield (Ignition) Washer System Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Transfer Case J-Case...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-43 Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Block Cooling Fan High FAN HI Speed Cooling Fan Low FAN LO Speed Cooling Fan FAN CNTRL Control HDLP Low-Beam LO/HID Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps The vehicle may not use all of the Air Conditioning fuses shown.
Page 388 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Driver Side Turn Interior Lamps Signal, Stoplamp Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit Instrument Panel (Unlock Feature) Breaker Back Lighting Rear Seat Passenger Side Turn Entertainment Harness Signal, Stoplamp...
Page 389: Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Center Instrument Panel Harness Circuit Fuse Block Connector Usage Breaker Usage The center instrument panel fuse Body Harness Passenger Side BODY 2 block is located underneath the Connector 2 Power Window Circuit instrument panel, to the left of the Breaker Body Harness steering column.
Page 390: Wheels And Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Under inflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only your Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 391: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-47 20 Inch Tires or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb. If your vehicle has the optional The vehicle warranty does not 20 inch P275/55R20 size tires, cover this type of damage. they are classified as touring Keep tires set to the correct tires and are designed for on inflation pressure and, when...
Page 392 10-48 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria molded onto both sides of the Specification) Original tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture. GM's specific tire performance (E) Tire Ply Material The type criteria have a TPC specification...
Page 393: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-49 criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Identification Number Tire Designations code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers Tire Size GM's TPC specifications meet following DOT code are the or exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number The following examples show guidelines.
Page 394 10-50 Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (F) Service Description These (B) Tire Width The three digit number that indicates the tire characters represent the load number indicates the tire section height to width measurements. index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from For example, if the tire size tire.
Page 395: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-51 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Tire Terminology and Belt A rubber coated layer of the wheel in inches. cords that is located between Definitions the plies and the tread. Cords (F) Load Range Load Range. Air Pressure The amount of may be made from steel or other (G) Service Description...
Page 396 10-52 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-53 Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 398: Tire Pressure
10-54 Vehicle Care Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air The number of designated (over inflation), you can get Tires need the correct amount seating positions multiplied by the following: of air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Unusual wear.
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-55 For additional information How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight matches the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type your vehicle can carry, and an pressure on the Tire and gage to check tire pressure. example of the Tire and Loading Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if your tires are...
Page 400: Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation
10-56 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/70R17 or P275/ Tire Pressure Monitor 55R20 size tires require inflation High-Speed Operation System pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h The Tire Pressure Monitor System WARNING (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold tire (TPMS) uses radio and sensor inflation pressure to 20 kPa (3 psi) technology to check tire pressure...
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-57 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 402: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor cluster. If the warning light comes This could be an early indicator that on, stop as soon as possible and the air pressure in the tire(s) is Operation inflate the tires to the recommended getting low and needs to be inflated pressure shown on the Tire and to the proper pressure.
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-59 Notice: Tire sealant materials are Some of the conditions that can when the TPMS sensors are not all the same. A non-approved cause the malfunction light and DIC installed and the sensor tire sealant could damage the Tire message to come on are: matching process is performed Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Page 404 10-60 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching You have two minutes to match 4. Start with the driver side the first tire/wheel position, and front tire. Process five minutes overall to match all four 5. Remove the valve cap from the Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions.
Page 405: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-61 The tread or sidewall is 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection cracked, cut, or snagged tire, and repeat the procedure in We recommend that you deep enough to show cord or Step 5. The horn sounds two regularly inspect your vehicle's times to indicate the sensor fabric.
Page 406: Tire Rotation
10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Tires should be rotated every Monitor Operation on page 10 58. 12 000 km (7,500 miles). Make certain that all wheel nuts See Scheduled Maintenance on are properly tightened.
Page 407: When It Is Time For New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-63 Lightly coat the center of the loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Tires will wheel hub with wheel bearing typically need to be replaced due to grease after a wheel change or wear before they may need to be tire rotation to prevent corrosion replaced due to age.
Page 408: Buying New Tires
10-64 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires performance, ride and handling, WARNING traction control, and tire pressure GM has developed and matched monitoring performance. GM's TPC Tires could explode during specific tires for your vehicle. Spec number is molded onto the improper service.
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-65 Vehicles that have a tire pressure WARNING (Continued) WARNING monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning if If you use bias-ply tires on the damage to your vehicle. Be sure non TPC Spec-rated tires are to use the same size, brand, and vehicle, the wheel rim flanges installed on your vehicle.
Page 410: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-66 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If you add different sized wheels, If you add wheels or tires that are a Quality grades can be found your vehicle may not provide different size than your original where applicable on the tire an acceptable level of equipment wheels and tires, this...
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-67 tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep tread, comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, winter-type snow tires, and C.
Page 412: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
10-68 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades are Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 413: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-69 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement suspension, or other vehicle wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel parts. The area damaged by the Putting a used wheel on the nuts on your vehicle can be tire chains could cause you to vehicle is dangerous.
Page 414: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-70 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle WARNING under control by steering the way It is unusual for a tire to blowout you want the vehicle to go. It may Lifting a vehicle and getting under while you are driving, especially if be very bumpy and noisy, but you it to do maintenance or repairs...
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-71 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a to a level place. Turn on the hazard guide to assist you in the placement 3.
Page 416: Tire Changing
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Changing The equipment you will need is located under the passenger side Removing the Spare Tire second row seat. The spare tire is and Tools located underneath the vehicle. 1. Fold the second row seat cushion up to access the jack and tools.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-73 1. Open the spare tire hoist access 4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) hole cover on the bumper and counterclockwise to lower the use the ignition key to remove spare tire to the ground. the spare tire lock. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can To remove the spare tire lock,...
Page 418 10-74 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Tilt the retainer and pull it with some slack in the cable to through the center of the wheel allow access to the tire/wheel...
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 2.
Page 420 10-76 Vehicle Care WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-77 WARNING (Continued) When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Page 422 10-78 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the wheel wrench WARNING (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack using accessory locking wheel completely. nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for WARNING original equipment wheel nut Wheel nuts that are improperly or torque specifications.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve and Tools stem pointed down and to the rear. WARNING 2. Pull the cable and spring Storing a jack, a tire, or other through the center of the wheel.
Page 424 10-80 Vehicle Care 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-81 To store the jack and jack tools: 1. Put the tools (D) in the tool bag (E) and place them in the retaining bracket. 2. Tighten down the wing nut (C). 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G) together with the wing nut (A) and retaining bolt (H).
Page 426: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-82 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire has run down, you may want to use This spare tire was developed for may lose air over time, so check its...
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-83 Notice: Ignoring these steps Notice: If the other vehicle's If you have a four-wheel-drive could result in costly damage to system is not a 12-volt system vehicle, be sure the transfer the vehicle that would not be with a negative ground, both case is in a drive gear, not in covered by the warranty.
Page 428 10-84 Vehicle Care 5. Open the hood on the other right front of the engine, where WARNING vehicle and locate the the negative battery cable positive (+) and negative ( ) attaches. Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that If your vehicle has a diesel battery can cause battery gas to vehicle.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-85 Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Do not let the other end touch WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts good battery.
Page 430 10-86 Vehicle Care 10. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables negative ( ) cable to the from both vehicles: remote negative ( ) terminal 1. Disconnect the black on the vehicle with the dead negative ( ) cable from the battery.
Page 431: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-87 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? vehicle, such as a motorhome.
Page 432 10-88 Vehicle Care Dinghy and Dolly Towing Dinghy Towing All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will Notice: If the vehicle is towed damage drivetrain components.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-89 Two-wheel-drive vehicles should 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set 5. Release the parking brake only not be towed with all four wheels the parking brake. after the vehicle being towed is on the ground. Two-wheel-drive firmly attached to the towing 3.
Page 434 10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Front Towing (Front Wheels Off be towed with the rear wheels on the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Vehicles the ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive transmissions have no provisions Vehicles for internal lubrication while being towed.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-91 3. Shift the transmission to 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing P (Park). following the manufacturer's (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) instructions. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Two Wheel Drive Vehicles 7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral).
Page 436 10-92 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four Wheel Drive Vehicles WARNING See Parking Brake on Use the following procedure to dolly page 9 50. tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from Shifting a four-wheel-drive 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). the rear: vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 437: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 Appearance Care Do not wash the vehicle in direct High pressure car washes may sunlight. Use a car washing soap. cause water to enter the vehicle. Do not use cleaning agents that are Avoid using high pressure washes Exterior Care petroleum based or that contain closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the...
Page 438 10-94 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Windshield and Wiper Blades clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Clean the outside of the windshield gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their with glass cleaner.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-95 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Notice: Using strong soaps, Notice: Using chrome polish on chemicals, abrasive polishes, aluminum wheels could damage Wheels and Trim cleaners, brushes, or cleaners the wheels. The repairs would The vehicle may have either that contain acid on aluminum or not be covered by the vehicle aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 440 10-96 Vehicle Care Tires Finish Damage Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep being flushed. Your dealer or an with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be underbody car washing system can repaired right away.
Page 441: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-97 Chemical Paint Spotting Interior Care Your dealer has products for cleaning the vehicle's interior. Some weather and atmospheric The vehicle's interior will continue to When cleaning the vehicle's interior, conditions can create a chemical look its best if it is cleaned often. only use cleaners specifically fallout.
Page 442 10-98 Vehicle Care Never apply heavy pressure or Cleaners can contain solvents that Fabric/Carpet rub aggressively with a cleaning can become concentrated in the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft cloth. Use of heavy pressure can vehicle's interior. Before using brush attachment to remove dust damage the interior and does cleaners, read and adhere to all...
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-99 To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. If the locally that provides superior cleaning cleaned area gives any impression performance when used regularly 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white that a ring formation may result, on finished automotive leathers. cloth with water or club soda.
Page 444: Floor Mats
10-100 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Some commercial products may Floor Mats increase gloss on the instrument other Plastic Surfaces GM floor mats are designed for panel. The increase in gloss may To remove dust, a soft cloth use in GM vehicles. cause annoying reflections in the dampened with water can be used.
Page 445: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance This maintenance section applies needs vary. The vehicle might need to vehicles with a gasoline engine. more frequent checks and services. For diesel engine vehicles, see the Please read the information under maintenance schedule section in...
Page 446: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 7 and be dangerous. Some jobs can When the Change Engine Oil Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 447: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level Fluids visual leak check If the engine oil life system is reset check. See Washer Fluid on (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle page 10 24. occurs first). A leak in any within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since system must be repaired and the the last service.
Page 448 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Additional Required Services Once a Year lock cylinders, folding seat See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles hardware, and tailgate hinges, page 10 29. linkage, and handle pivot points Rotate tires.
Page 449 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Transfer case fluid change First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After (severe service) for vehicles Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles mainly driven when frequently Four wheel drive only: Transfer Engine air cleaner filter towing a trailer, or used for taxi, case fluid change (extreme duty...
Page 450 11-6 Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system Spark plug replacement and First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel spark plug wires inspection. Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles and vapor lines and hoses for An Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid proper hook up, routing, and First Engine Oil Change After change (normal service).
Page 451: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 11-7 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, 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 452 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, Hydraulic Power Steering System in Canada 89021186). ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Floor Shift Linkage in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 453 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, Front Axle Propshaft Spline in Canada 10953511). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Hood Hinges in Canada 10953474). Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 454: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity 15908915 A3085C...
Page 455: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 456 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 457 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 458 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 459: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 460: 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 7 for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 461: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 1500 Series 5.7 L 6.0 qt 2500HD Series 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1500 Series 1.4 L 1.5 qt 2500HD Series 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
Page 462: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Page 463: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 464 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 465: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of 1-800-263-3777 (English), write or e-mail GMC, the letter its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 466: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Telephone Devices (TTYs)) 01-800-466-0801 Store online service and Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0801 maintenance records 1-800-268-6800 GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for All Overseas Locations nationwide Text Telephone (TTY) Please contact the local General Exclusive privileges and offers Users Motors Business Unit.
Page 467: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program www.gmc.com access to: GMC Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.gmccollection.com information on vehicles and Help Center current offers in your area. www.gmc.com/helpcenter...
Page 468: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the driver must present Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. identification before this service GMC and General Motors of When calling Roadside Assistance, is given. Canada Limited reserve the right to have the following information...
Page 469: Roadside Assistance
Customer Information 13-7 Flat Tire Change: Service to Trip Interruption Benefits Services Not Included in change a flat tire with the spare and Assistance: Must Roadside Assistance tire. The spare tire, if equipped, be over 250 kilometres from Impound towing caused by must be in good condition and where your trip was started to violation of any laws.
Page 470: Program
13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps warranty service, contact experience, we and our participating to minimize your inconvenience by your dealer and request an...
Page 471 Customer Information 13-9 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public or reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
Page 472: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts durability/corrosion problems, may also be used for repair. These and may not perform properly in If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from subsequent collisions. Aftermarket collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in parts are not covered by your GM...
Page 473 Customer Information 13-11 Insuring Your Vehicle If your vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver's name, address, and Protect your investment in your GM insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
Page 474: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-12 Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using Service Publications aftermarket parts. Discuss this Repair Process Ordering Information with your repair professional, and In the event that your vehicle insist on Genuine GM parts. Service Manuals requires damage repairs, GM Remember, if your vehicle is leased, recommends that you take an...
Page 475: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.
Page 476: Government
Canada immediately, and notify Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to General Motors of Canada Limited. (1-800-462-8782), or write: http://www.safercar.gov; or Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or GMC Customer Assistance Center write to: write to: P.O. Box 33172 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Road Safety Branch 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 477: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 13-15 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 478: Onstar
13-16 Customer Information ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Navigation System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle has OnStar and you If the vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, subscribe to the OnStar service, system, use of the system may if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 479: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-17 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) Statement 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that interference. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that 2.
Page 480 13-18 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 481 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-93 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-33 Interior .
Page 482 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-37 Canadian Vehicle Owners ..iii Center High-Mounted Capacities and Battery ..... . . 10-28 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Specifications .
Page 483: Driver Information
INDEX Child Restraints Cooling System ....10-16 Delayed Locking ....2-8 Infants and Young Engine Messages .
Page 484: Driving For Better Fuel
INDEX Driving for Better Fuel Engine Engine Oil Economy ..... 1-24 Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-14 Life System .
Page 485 INDEX Flat Tire, Changing ... 10-72 Fuel (cont.) Floor Mats ....10-100 Filling the Tank ....9-70 Garage Door Opener .
Page 486 INDEX Halogen Bulbs ....10-34 Ignition Positions ....9-32 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-47 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 487 INDEX Lights Loss of Control ....9-6 Messages (cont.) Airbag Readiness ... . .5-20 Low Fuel Warning Light .
Page 488 INDEX Operation, Infotainment Perchlorate Materials System ......7-2 Requirements, California ..10-3 Navigation System Outlets Phone Vehicle Data Recording...
Page 489 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-16 Replacing Airbag System ..3-41 Automatic Dimming ...2-16 Replacing LATCH System Radio Frequency Parts After a Crash .
Page 490 i-10 INDEX Seats Servicing the Head Restraints ....3-2 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..3-39 Safety Belts ....3-9 Shift Lock Control Function Heated and Ventilated Front .
Page 491 INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires (cont.) Towing Armrest ......4-1 Full-Size Spare ... . . 10-82 Driving Characteristics .
Page 492 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Messages ..5-47 Tire Pressure ....10-54 Wheels Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-57 Vehicle Identification Alignment and Tire Uniform Tire Quality...

GMC 2011 Sierra Denali Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Rear Seats (Split Bench)

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Windows

Keys and Locks

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Power Door Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Power Windows

Rear Windows

Sun Visors

Seats and Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Driver Information

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Automatic Headlamp

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Infotainment

Introduction

Introduction

Operation

Radio

Audio Players

Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

Phone

9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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