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Page 2 2005 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL/Envoy Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-5 ........... 4-51 Safety Belts ..........
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the How to Use This Manual GMC Truck Emblem and the names ENVOY, and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Many people read the owner manual from beginning to Corporation.
Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7 NOTES...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Top Strap ............1-35 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-37 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-38 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Head Restraints ..........1-5 LATCH System .........1-40 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats • To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the seat control forward or rearward. • To recline the seatback, press the vertical control Power Seats rearward. To raise the seatback, press the vertical control forward. See Reclining Seatbacks on If you have this feature, page 1-3 for more information.
Page 10 Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the button with the words BACK ONLY. An indicator light on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being Your vehicle may have heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat heated front seats.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Envoy/Envoy Denali Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 13 The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear seatbacks. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the To return the head restraint to the upright position, way when the seatback is folded down.
Page 14: Returning The Seats To An Upright Position
Envoy XL and Envoy XL Denali 3. Release the rear set of seat hooks from the ﬂoor pins by pulling up on the rear part of the lever The second row seat is a 65/35 split seat which may be indicated with a 2 on the handle cover and the side folded and tumbled.
Page 15 Safety Belts Be sure to return the seat to the upright position when you are ﬁnished. Never use the third row seat as a seating position while the second row is folded Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone and tumbled. Folding the Third Row Seats This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
Page 16 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 19 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...
Page 20 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 21 Driver Position The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear 4.
Page 22 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 28 Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety is how to wear one properly. belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-14. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 29 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for CAUTION: Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt belt comfort for older children who have outgrown is too loose. In a crash, you would move booster seats and for small adults.
Page 31 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the 3. Your comfort guide may have an adjuster to belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 32 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 5. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. guide on top.
Page 33: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Pretensioners Child Restraints Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Although Older Children you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal or side crash or a rollover.
Page 34: Safety Belts
What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 35 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 36 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 37: Child Restraints
CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 38 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 40 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 41: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 42: Top Strap
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. CAUTION: Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be people in the vehicle.
Page 43 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 44: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Five-passenger Vehicles Seven-passenger Vehicles For ﬁve-passenger vehicles, there is a top strap anchor For seven-passenger vehicles, there is a top strap bracket for each rear seating position. The anchor anchor bracket for each seating position in the second brackets are located on the ﬂoor in the cargo area of row.
Page 45: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row seating positions (if equipped) if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 46 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. For ﬁve-passenger vehicles, the labels are located above a ﬂap, at the base of the seatback, in the rear outside seating positions.
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed For seven-passenger vehicles, the labels are located near the base of the seatback in the second row outside for the LATCH System seating positions. 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the CAUTION: seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38. See Top Strap on page 1-35 if the child restraint has one. There are no top strap anchors at the third row seating positions.
Page 49 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Seat
Securing a Child Restraint in the A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the Center Seat Position rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat, although some of them CAUTION:...
Page 51 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s frontal system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38. page 1-58. General Motors recommends that rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, There is no top strap anchor at the right front seating even if the airbag is off.
Page 52 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...
Page 53 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 54 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat directions to be sure it is secure. cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this 8.
Page 55: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your CAUTION: vehicle may also have roof-mounted airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment.
Page 56 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Both frontal and roof—mounted airbags inﬂate passenger are designed to deploy only in with great force, faster than the blink of an moderate to severe frontal and near frontal eye.
Page 57: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information.
Page 58 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the driver panel on the passenger’s side. and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-51...
Page 59 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 60: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if near-frontal crashes.
Page 61 Your vehicle may or may not have a roof-mounted In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag and rollover sensor. See Airbag System airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the on page 1-48. These “rollover capable” airbags are damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes were.
Page 62: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. In the case even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or of a “rollover capable”...
Page 63: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 64 • In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. system. Improper service can mean that your Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the airbag system will not work properly. See your right front passenger airbag.
Page 65: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position. A passenger airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system Passenger Airbag Status Indicator –...
Page 66 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety CAUTION: (Continued) belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the This is because the back of the rear-facing passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may child restraint would be very close to the inﬂate) or not.
Page 67 • If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the the system determines that a small child is present vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make in a booster seat sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child •...
Page 68 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be CAUTION: because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit If the airbag readiness light in the instrument upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the...
Page 69: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Vehicle You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. sensing system.
Page 70 Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether Airbag-Equipped Vehicle this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Is there anything I might add to the front or safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic sides of the vehicle that could keep the module (located under the driver’s seat), or...
Page 71: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 72 If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision After a crash you may need to replace the driver and damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. if the airbags have not deployed.
Page 73 NOTES 1-66...
Page 74 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Starting Your Engine ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-21 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-21 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Displacement on Demand (DoD) .....2-23 Door Locks ............2-8 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-23...
Page 75 Section 2 Features and Controls ® Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Storage Areas ..........2-54 Compass, and Temperature Display .....2-43 Glove Box ...........2-54 Outside Manual Mirrors ........2-45 Overhead Console ........2-54 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-46 Center Console Storage Area ......2-54 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .....2-46 Assist Handles ..........2-55 Outside Convex Mirror ........2-47 Luggage Carrier ...........2-55...
Page 76: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 77 This vehicle has one The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed double-sided key for the locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in ignition and door lock. a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to It will ﬁt with either side up.
Page 78: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer Your keyless entry system operates on a radio to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 79: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. Operation (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the horn If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock sound.
Page 80: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location.
Page 81: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the remote keyless entry system. You can use your key to unlock your door from Door Locks the outside. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. •...
Page 82: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off, This feature delays the locking of the doors and the do the following: tailgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch on the driver’s door in the lock position.
Page 83: Programmable Locking Feature
Programmable Locking Feature 3. You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the two programming options Following are the two locking modes that can be listed above, and press the lock side of the power programmed: door lock switch to cycle through the lock options.
Page 84: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature To enter the program mode you need to do the following: The following is the list of available programming options: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold Mode 1: All doors unlock when the transmission is it there while you perform the next step.
Page 85: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on, unlock the Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock door and open the door from the outside.
Page 86: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier. CAUTION: On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked. Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it.
Page 87: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 88: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window AUTO (Express-down): The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down. Press down brieﬂy on the bottom of the driver’s or front passenger’s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express-down feature.
Page 89: Power Rear Quarter Windows
Power Rear Quarter Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent The switch(es) that operate the windows are located on features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it the overhead console.
Page 90: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm 3. Close all doors. The security light should turn off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not The alarm can be tested by following these steps: armed until the security light turns off. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote and open the driver’s door.
Page 91: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is break-in.
Page 92: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (Accessory): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time.
Page 93: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine will not start in any other position — that is ignition key to START and hold it there up to a safety feature.
Page 94: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the Your vehicle has an engine coolant heater. In very cold position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot can help.
Page 95: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged.
Page 96: Displacement On Demand (Dod)
Displacement on Demand (DoD) Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle’s engine may be equipped with Displacement on Demand (DoD). This system allows the engine to operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending on your driving demands. The system determines when to switch into and out of the four-cylinder mode by ﬁrst making sure that certain enabling criteria are met, such as coolant and oil temperatures, and the transmission being in either...
Page 97 PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start CAUTION: the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will CAUTION: be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) —...
Page 98 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the transmission. The repairs would not be is moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 99: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but traction.
Page 100: Automatic Transfer Case
Automatic Transfer Case 4HI (Four-Wheel High): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front If your vehicle is equipped axle to help drive your vehicle. with four-wheel drive, the transfer case knob is 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages...
Page 101 Shifting into 2HI NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Turn the knob to 2HI. This can be done at any speed Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-51 for unless you are shifting out of 4LO. more information.
Page 102 Shifting Out of 4LO 5. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to To shift from 4LO to 4HI, A4WD or 2HI your vehicle must DRIVE (D) for one second. be stopped or moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the 6.
Page 103: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the button To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 105: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Running parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 106: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) CAUTION: Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust ignition is in RUN.
Page 107: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or CAUTION: smell.
Page 108 CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 109: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirror Operation While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your Manual Rearview Mirror vehicle. Grip it in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night control, located at the While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the bottom of the mirror, adjusts the mirror to reduce rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your...
Page 110: Compass Display
Compass Display Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass on vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display or off. The compass display, can show a maximum does not show a compass direction, (N for North, for of two characters.
Page 111: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain conditions, such as during a long-distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 112: Manual Rearview Mirror With Onstar And Compass
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass Display ® OnStar and Compass (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass on or off. The compass display, can show a maximum The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with of two characters. For example, NE is displayed ®...
Page 113 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain conditions, such as during a long-distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 114: Manual Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature
Manual Rearview Mirror with Temperature and Compass Display Compass and Temperature (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off. The compass display, The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with an can show a maximum of two characters. For example, eight-point compass and temperature display located NE is displayed for north-east.
Page 115 Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 116: Manual Rearview Mirror With Onstar Compass, And Temperature Display
Manual Rearview Mirror with Temperature and Compass Display ® OnStar , Compass, and (On/Off): Press this button to turn the compass and Temperature Display temperature display on or off. The compass display, can show a maximum of two characters. For example, The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with NE is displayed for north-east.
Page 117 Compass Calibration Compass Variance When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the Compass variance is the difference between earth’s vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is does not show a compass direction, N for North, for set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.
Page 118: Outside Manual Mirrors
3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the on/off button quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” explained previously. Outside Manual Mirrors If the vehicle has the manual outside mirrors, adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the...
Page 119: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors If the travel position in any direction of the mirror is reached, it will enter a ratcheting mode. This action is harmless. It is a warning that the mirror can go no The vehicle may have this feature. further.
Page 120: Outside Convex Mirror
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers CAUTION: to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A convex mirror can make things (like other ®...
Page 121: Onstar Services
® OnStar Services Directions and Connections Plan • ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe and All Safe and Sound Plan Services Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can • Driving Directions extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the •...
Page 122: Homelink Transmitter
® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor HomeLink Transmitter ® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You are also able to listen and reply to e-mail through the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 123: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Read the instructions completely before attempting to ® Operation is subject to the following two conditions: program the HomeLink Transmitter. Because of the (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person device must accept any interference received, available to assist you in programming the transmitter.
Page 124: Programming Homelink
® Programming HomeLink 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to Release both buttons.
Page 125: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may Programming vary by manufacturer. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. signals to “time out”...
Page 126: Using Homelink
® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single ® HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink on while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 127: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze Glove Box the front lever while lifting the top to open it. Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with cupholders Open the glove box by pulling the side of the handle located on the front and rear of the storage compartment.
Page 128: Assist Handles
Assist Handles to use for tying things down. These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. A handle above each door can be used when getting out of your vehicle.
Page 129: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage CAUTION: Panel/Cover If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) position, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured. When it is in the upper position, always secure any cargo on the ﬂoor beneath the panel/cover.
Page 130 Lower Position Vertical Position The panel can be stored in the lower position with either Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on side up. Insert the front corners of the panel into the the panel. Insert the front corners of the panel into lower guides and slide the panel forward.
Page 131: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Rear Floor Storage Lid Convenience Net Your vehicle may have this feature. A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in CAUTION: place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use.
Page 132: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover CAUTION: If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. An improperly stored cargo cover could be To install the cargo cover, do the following: thrown about the vehicle during a collision 1.
Page 133: Sunroof
Sunroof Vehicle Personalization The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding Memory Seat sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be If your vehicle has this active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on feature, the controls for the page 2-19.
Page 134: Easy Exit Seat
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory To store the easy exit seat position, do the following: control for three seconds. A double chime will 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory sound to let you know that the position control for three seconds.
Page 135 NOTES 2-62...
Page 136 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Accessory Power Outlets .......3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ......3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-21 Horn .............3-6 Dual Climate Control System ......3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-23 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Outlet Adjustment .........3-28 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 137 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Gage ........3-45 Audio System(s) ..........3-65 Change Engine Oil Light ........3-46 Setting the Time ...........3-65 Security Light ..........3-46 Radio with CD (Base Level) ......3-66 Cruise Control Light ........3-47 Radio with CD (MP3) ........3-77 Reduced Engine Power Light ......3-47 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-93 Highbeam On Light ........3-48 Radio with Six-Disc CD ........3-107...
Page 138 NOTES...
Page 139: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 140 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel page 3-15. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) Lamp Override on page 3-18. Instrument Panel on page 3-51.
Page 141: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on also let police know you have a problem. Your front the steering wheel pad. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located...
Page 142: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 143: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an When the high beams are accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal on, this indicator light on a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers the instrument panel on page 5-97 and check for burned-out bulbs.
Page 144: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with Rainsense™ (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to windshield wipers. When active, these wipers are able mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 145: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper This control is located (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the to the right of the steering wheel on the windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The instrument panel. wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 146: Headlamp Washer
Headlamp Washer Cruise Control Your vehicle may be If your vehicle has cruise equipped with a headlamp control, the controls are washer system. The button located on the end of to operate this feature is the turn signal/multifunction located on the instrument lever.
Page 147 (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate. CAUTION: (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do (Off): This position turns the cruise control system not use your cruise control on winding roads off and cancels memory of a set speed.
Page 148 Setting Cruise Control Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. on to resume/accelerate. 2. Get up to the speed you want. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Page 149 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Ending Cruise Control Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control: Press in the set button at the end of the lever until you • Step lightly on the brake pedal. reach the lower speed you want, then release it. Each •...
Page 150: Headlamps
Headlamps (Automatic DRL/AHS): Turning the knob to this symbol puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. An indicator will illuminate when the position is selected. Your exterior lamps knob is located on your (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to instrument panel to the left manually turn on the following: of the steering wheel.
Page 151: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder • The light sensor detects daytime light. • The transmission is not in PARK (P). A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s door When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. is open and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY.
Page 152: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, so Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps that driving under bridges or bright overhead street for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Page 153: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Override Press the knob located The dome override button next to the exterior lamps is located below the knob to extend it. exterior lamps knob. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.
Page 154: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with entry lighting. This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy and vanity if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if ignition is off.
Page 155: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet. Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the accessory power outlet. Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items...
Page 156: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument Dual Climate Control System panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 157: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 158: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have this feature. The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate < control system. With this system you can control the (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 159 Outside Air Temperature Display Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower A new outside temperature reading will be displayed if the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The the vehicle has been off for more than three hours. If the display will show the temperature setting decreasing or vehicle has been off for less than three hours, the old increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver.
Page 160: Manual Operation
Automatic Operation Manual Operation To change the current setting, select one of the following: AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active, the system will control the inside temperature, (Fan): This button allows you to manually the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. adjust the fan speed.
Page 161 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster manually turn the air conditioning system on or off. and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot When the system is on, the system will automatically be selected in ﬂoor mode.
Page 162: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog from the rear window. can be minimized if the climate control system is <...
Page 163: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side Envoy of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate Operation Tips control systems. With any of these systems, the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate •...
Page 164 ﬂoor outlet. The temperature of the air coming through the rear Envoy or Envoy Denali outlets is determined by the front passenger’s temperature setting. Press the PWR button to turn the If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower rear climate controls on and off.
Page 165 Envoy XL To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 166: Climate Controls Personalization
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed Envoy XL for two different drivers. The personal choice settings Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control...
Page 167: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that may When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on be on your vehicle.
Page 168: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other thing you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 169: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster. Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has...
Page 170: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or buckle their safety belts.
Page 171: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensors, the may not be working properly.
Page 172: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, Your as a system check.
Page 173: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal The charging system light airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58 will come on brieﬂy when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 174: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power in RUN, this gage...
Page 175: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ﬂoor.
Page 176: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
Page 177: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires Check Engine Light with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle is equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 178: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 179: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 180: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 181: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light When this light comes on, This light will come on it means that an oil change brieﬂy when you turn the and other maintenance key toward START. procedures are required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Page 182: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Reduced Engine Power Light The cruise light appears This light is displayed whenever you set your when a noticeable cruise control. reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
Page 183: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light This light will come on when the high-beam This light should come on headlamps are in use. brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 184: Check Gages Warning Light
Check Gages Warning Light Gate Ajar Light The check gages light will If this light comes on, your come on brieﬂy when you liftgate or liftglass is not are starting the engine. completely shut. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, Close the liftgate or liftglass.
Page 185: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 186: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Driver Information Center (DIC) The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver you are starting the engine. Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.
Page 187: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display.
Page 188: Trip Information Button
Trip Information Button You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select (Trip Information): Press the trip information button for four seconds, the display will show the button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for...
Page 189: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuel information button until AVG ECON appears on the display. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is button to scroll through the range, average fuel getting based on current and past driving conditions.
Page 190: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on that the status of the vehicle has changed and that page 6-4.
Page 191: Battery Not Charging
BATTERY NOT CHARGING DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the battery is not charging during operation, this If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message will message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this appear on the display and you will hear a chime. problem could drain your battery.
Page 192: Fuel Level Low
FUEL LEVEL LOW LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the fuel level is low in the vehicle’s gas tank this If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 193: Passenger Door Ajar
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SERVICE AIR BAG If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message If there is a problem with the airbag system this will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. message will be displayed on the DIC. Have your Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for GM dealer inspect the system for problems.
Page 194: Dic Vehicle Customization
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP DIC Vehicle Customization If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly, this Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that message may appear on the DIC and a chime will allow you to program some features to one setting sound.
Page 195 Lock Doors UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK: The driver’s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR appears in the display. To select your UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT: All of the doors preference for automatic locking, press the select button will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Page 196: Unlock Feedback
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol second time you press the button with the unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter. symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 197 Headlamp Delay Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until HEADLAMP Press the customization button until PERIMETER DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select your LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON is displayed on the...
Page 198: Alarm Warning
Easy Exit Seat CURB VIEW: PASSENGER: The passenger’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT: into REVERSE (R). OFF appears in the display. To select your preference When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in any for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY forward gear, the mirror will return to the normal driving EXIT SEAT: OFF is displayed on the DIC.
Page 199 ALARM WARNING: OFF: There will be no alarm Spanish. When you see the language that you would warning on activation. like, release both buttons. The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while your choice is displayed on You can also scroll through the different languages by the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 200: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour be added by checking with your dealer.
Page 201: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 202: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the information related to the current song or channel: 48 contiguous United States.
Page 203: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be programed AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing show the selection.
Page 204 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO increase or to decrease.
Page 205: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: select mode. TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display.
Page 206: Rds Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs INFO (Information): If the current station has a (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the message, the information symbol will appear on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing display.
Page 207: Radio Messages
Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service.
Page 208 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station.
Page 209 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer.
Page 210: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 211 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the time will appear on the display.
Page 212: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 213 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to that broadcast RDS information.
Page 214 Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/ AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 215 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 216 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the SEEK TYPE button to select and to take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station. AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO 4.
Page 217 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency INFO (Information): If the current station has a allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the message, the information symbol will appear on the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, display.
Page 218 Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has radio station you will hear it. been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and...
Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 220 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 221 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” player will pull it in, and READING will appear on later in this section.
Page 222: Using An Mp3 Cd
6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely will appear on the display. RDM and the track number inside the radio for future listening.
Page 223 Empty Directory or Folder The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Long ﬁle, folder, or playlist names or a combination of a ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no large number of ﬁles and folders or playlists may compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will...
Page 224 Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks will be played in the following order: The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will and will continue sequentially through all tracks in display the ﬁle name without the extension (such as...
Page 225 Playing an MP3 1 FLD (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder. Pressing Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The this button while in folder random mode will take you to player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the ﬁrst track in the previous folder and random the the display.
Page 226 6 RDM (Random): To random the tracks in the current TUNE : Turning the TUNE knob will fast track folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton. reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders FLDR RDM will appear on the display. Once all of the or playlists.
Page 227 CD Messages INFO (Information): INFO will appear on the display whenever a current track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to display the artist name and album CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display contained in the tag. INFO will disappear from the and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the display when the information in the ID3 tag has ﬁnished.
Page 228: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 229 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the information related to the current song or channel: 48 contiguous United States.
Page 230 Finding a Station To scan preset stations, press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds. PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear a BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, double beep.
Page 231 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station speaker control is displayed.
Page 232 To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, 4. To go to another station within that PTY and the push the AUDIO knob, then push it again and hold PTY is displayed, press either the TYPE or the it until the radio produces one beep.
Page 233 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency 3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the TYPE button to select a PTY. same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, 4.
Page 234 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service.
Page 235 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station.
Page 236: Playing A Cassette Tape
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Radio ID Radio ID label If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the (channel 0) XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there...
Page 237 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly three seconds of silence between each selection for reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to reverses.
Page 238: Cassette Tape Messages
© ¨ Cassette Tape Messages SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio the display, the tape will not play due to one of the will go to the next selection, play for 10 seconds, following errors:...
Page 239: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits Playing a CD It is possible to use a portable CD player with the Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If on your tape player.
Page 240 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on will appear on the display.
Page 241 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD try a known good CD. will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer.
Page 242: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 243 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in information related to the current song or channel: the 48 contiguous United States.
Page 244 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the show the selection.
Page 245 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right ® MID (without Bose ), or TREB appears on the display. and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO Turn the knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 246 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for (RDS and XM™) two seconds, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY. To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 4.
Page 247 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to INFO (Information): If the current station has a 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the button to see the message.
Page 248 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service.
Page 249 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station.
Page 250 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Radio ID Radio ID label If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the (channel 0) XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there...
Page 251 LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD 3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. INSERT CD # will appear on the display, load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side To insert one CD, do the following: up.
Page 252 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player. If CD is For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the pushed back into the player, before the 25-second time display.
Page 253 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ can be repeated. to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. To use repeat, do the following: For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ”...
Page 254: Using Song List Mode
INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the the current track has been playing. To change the track into memory. When SONG LIST is pressed, default on the display, track or elapsed time, press the one beep will be heard immediately.
Page 255 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two To end song list mode, press the SONG LIST button. seconds. When SONG LIST is pressed, one One beep will be heard and S-LIST will be removed from beep will be heard immediately. After two seconds the display.
Page 256: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Listening to a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless available and can be listened to through your vehicle’s...
Page 257: Before You Drive
Before You Drive When using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if driver cannot safely view the video screen while equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, driving and should not try to do so.
Page 258: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. be connected from an auxiliary device such as a In some countries, the video format may be in the camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Page 259: Audio Output
Audio Output The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be (if equipped). The RSE system may be selected as heard through the following possible sources: an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on.
Page 260: Dvd Player
DVD Player Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD formatted as DVD-Video.
Page 261 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 262: Playing A Disc
Stopping and Resuming Playback (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. (Enter): Press this button to select the choices To resume playback, press the play/pause button on that are highlighted in any menu.
Page 263: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 264 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the provides you with the capability of direct chapter, color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and title, and track number selection. dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 265 (Return): Press this button to exit the current (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a active menu and return to the previous menu. This DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a playing to pause it.
Page 266 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the batteries, do the following: in on or accessory. 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on The parental control the bottom of the remote control. button might have been turned on.
Page 267 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input After stopping the player, I If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. connections at both push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the devices. the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume Change the Video...
Page 268: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, The following errors may be displayed on headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception the video screen: or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a towers or by using your disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, cellular telephone in the...
Page 269: Navigation/Radio System
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) There may be an experience with audio distortion in the This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems However, the rear seat passengers can only control the (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 270: Theft-Deterrent Feature
To scan preset stations, press and hold the SEEK button. The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few seconds, then go the next preset station. The display will show the selections. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press the SEEK button to go to the next selection on the tape.
Page 271: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 272: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 273: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape After the player is cleaned, press and hold the EJT player may identify the cleaning cassette as a button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator from being ejected, use the following steps: was reset.
Page 274: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
Care of Your CD and DVD Player The performance of the XM™ system may be affected if the sunroof is open. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with the performance of the XM™...
Page 275 NOTES 3-140...
Page 276 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-31 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-36 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-37 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 277: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the Your Vehicle driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor —...
Page 278 Police records show that almost half of all motor The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, who is drinking depends upon four things: these deaths are the result of someone who was • The amount of alcohol consumed drinking and driving.
Page 279 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 280 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people do not know. Medical research shows that many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 281: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or You have three systems that make your vehicle go where more with another.
Page 282: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake If there is a problem with normally but do not pump your brakes. If you do, the anti-lock brake system, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine this warning light will stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
Page 283 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 284: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Assist System (TAS) Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to Your two-wheel drive vehicle may have a Traction the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin.
Page 285 When the traction control The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the off symbol on the button is factory, will automatically come on whenever you start on, the TAS is off and will your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in not limit wheel spin.
Page 286: Locking Rear Axle
Steering If desired, you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started. To do so: Power Steering 1. Turn the ignition to RUN. If you lose power steering assist because the engine 2.
Page 287: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective than systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a work where the tires meet the road.
Page 288: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 289: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a following too closely reduces your area of vision, two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, especially if you are following a larger vehicle.
Page 290: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough happens when the three control systems —...
Page 291: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your If you have the Traction Assist System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel accelerator pedal.
Page 292 Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than underbody shields (if equipped) are properly attached.
Page 293: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 294: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 295: Driving On Off-Road Hills
Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 296: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is • Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend path, such as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? or cross.
Page 297: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 298 • If your engine has stopped running, you will need to What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the about to stall, and I cannot make it up parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to the hill? PARK (P) and restart the engine.
Page 299: Driving Downhill
Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. CAUTION: • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regain Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can forward momentum.
Page 300 • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Are there some things I should not do when Boulders? driving down a hill? • What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there Yes! These are important because if you ignore them a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom you could lose control and have a serious accident.
Page 301: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to the incline of a hill.
Page 302: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to vehicle stopped across an incline is roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 303: Driving In Water
Driving in Water When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand, such as on demand extreme caution.
Page 304 After Off-Road Driving CAUTION: Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. Driving through rushing water can be After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings dangerous.
Page 305: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 306: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night.
Page 307 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy CAUTION: rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 308: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 309: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 310: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 311: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs your blind spot.
Page 312: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 313 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-16 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 314: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-54. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 315: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 316: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you do not have a traction system, accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface serious situation.
Page 317 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 318: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and CAUTION: repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 319: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out CAUTION: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four- wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 320: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-54 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61.
Page 321: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 322 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 323 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 324 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight in a crash.
Page 325 Electronically Controlled Air Load leveling will not function normally with the inﬂator hose attached to the inﬂator outlet. Remove the inﬂator Suspension System hose from the outlet during loading and unloading. Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronically If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, controlled air suspension system that automatically some bleed down of the suspension is normal.
Page 326: Indicator Light
Indicator Light Towing The indicator light on the inﬂator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for Towing Your Vehicle internal system error. If the indicator light is ﬂashing without the load leveling function or the inﬂator being Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if active, turn off the ignition.
Page 327: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles • What’s the trailering capacity of the towing vehicle? Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s on the ground, the drivetrain components could recommendations.
Page 328 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
Page 329: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off CAUTION: the Ground) Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission You or others could be injured.
Page 330 Rear Towing Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. (Two-Wheel or Four-Wheel-Drive 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake Vehicles) on page 2-30 for more information. 3.
Page 331: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by CAUTION: itself. Trailering means changes in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.
Page 332: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a If you do, here are some important points: lower gear selection if the transmission shifts •...
Page 333: Weight Of The Trailer
6,100 lbs (2 767 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 3.42 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 2WD Envoy XL (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) 4.10 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg)
Page 334 Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. *GCWR 3.42 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4WD Envoy XL (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,300 lbs (2 404 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) 4.10 5,800 lbs (2 631 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 3.42...
Page 335: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up to a maximum of The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight 400 lbs (181 kg) with a weight carrying hitch. The trailer to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of your vehicle.
Page 336 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44 for more information.
Page 337: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 338: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front, main heating If you have a rear-most window open and you or cooling system on and with the fan on pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon any speed.
Page 339: Making Turns
Backing Up Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps, Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then to the left.
Page 340: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear, under heavy The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever loads or hilly conditions. you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 341: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the You really should not park your vehicle, with a parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 342: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 343: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Dark Blue: Electric Brakes • Red: Battery Feed (The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active.) If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard four-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is...
Page 344 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-35 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 of Your Vehicle ...........5-5 Brakes ............5-37 Battery ............5-41 Fuel ..............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5...
Page 345 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires .........5-64 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-89 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-65 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-90 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-66 Finish Care ..........5-90 Wheel Replacement ........5-67 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-91 Tire Chains ..........5-68 Aluminum Wheels .........5-91 Accessory Inﬂator .........5-69...
Page 346: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 347: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 348: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Speciﬁcations Your Vehicle It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 349: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy are now required to contain additives that will help gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 350: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 351 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished CAUTION: pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-89. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 352: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in shutting off the pump or by notifying the your vehicle.
Page 353: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the CAUTION: vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver’s side. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 354 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood, release the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 355: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 356 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. on page 5-28. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” on page 5-30.
Page 357 When you open the hood on the V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 358 A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-30. on page 5-28. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND). See Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Jump Starting on page 5-42.
Page 359: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 360 When to Add Engine Oil Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the If the oil is at or below the L mark for the L6 engine or way back in when you are through.
Page 361 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 362: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 363: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s System warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
Page 364: When To Inspect
When to Inspect CAUTION: Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 365: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, When to Check and Change you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 366: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above Prepare your vehicle as follows: 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive • the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature Park your vehicle on a level place.
Page 367 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transmission dipstick handle with the transmission and lock symbol is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 368: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while...
Page 369: What To Use
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not ®...
Page 370: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 371: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may CAUTION: occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 372: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 373: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan L6 Engine If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 374 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at least up to the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it is not, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 375 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Recovery Tank Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a ®...
Page 376: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed.
Page 377 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller COLD mark. neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 378: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 379: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for 5. Remove the cap again and look at the ﬂuid level reservoir location.
Page 380: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the Your brake master cylinder tank is full. See Engine reservoir is ﬁlled with Compartment Overview DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See on page 5-12 for reservoir Engine Compartment location.
Page 381: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 382 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 383: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Brake linings should always be replaced as complete...
Page 384: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 385: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 386 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 387 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) Fans or other moving engine parts can injure terminal if the vehicle you badly. Keep your hands away from moving has one.
Page 388 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery.
Page 389 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may do the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 390: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 391: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Transfer Case Use care not to overtighten the plug. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless you...
Page 392: Bulb Replacement
How to Check Lubricant What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 393: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps Stoplamps To replace a headlamp, front turn signal/parking or To replace a stoplamp/taillamp or turn signal bulb, do sidemarker bulb, do the following: the following: 1. Open the hood. Hood Release on page 5-10 for 1.
Page 394: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper. To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper and locate the bulb socket. 2. Turn it counterclockwise to remove from the bulb assembly. 3. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket. 4.
Page 395: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 396 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. A. Claw in Notch B.
Page 397: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-52 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a Poorly maintained and improperly used tires vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care are dangerous.
Page 398: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 399 (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria load that can be carried and the maximum pressure Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to needed to support that load. For information on GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 400: Tire Size
(G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the support that load when used as a single. For information ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 401: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the (F) Service Description: The service description centerline of the tread. indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire.
Page 402 GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 403 Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus can operate. the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Page 404: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 405: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated (8 000 to 13 000 km). simply by looking at them.
Page 406 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 407: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires • The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Buying New Tires check the treadwear indicators, which will...
Page 408: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the The following information relates to the system...
Page 409: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 410: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 411: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle or how far it’s been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 412: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator To use the accessory inﬂator, do the following: 1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of Your vehicle may be equipped with an accessory the hose if required. inﬂator system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and bicycle tires.
Page 413: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the cover, put it in place and latch the tabs. It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, A continuous ﬂashing indicator light may also indicate a especially if you maintain your tires properly.
Page 414: Changing A Flat Tire
CAUTION: CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle maintenance or repairs is dangerous without can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you the appropriate safety equipment and training. or other people.
Page 415: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. Envoy The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 416 The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat (Envoy) or in the left rear quarter panel storage Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the compartment (Envoy XL). To release the jack from its...
Page 417 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 418: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 5. Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to notch of the center cap and pry off the center cap.
Page 419 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Front Rear CAUTION: C.
Page 420 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 421 8. Place the spare on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the nuts on by hand.
Page 422 12. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts CAUTION: ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 423: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System CAUTION: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare or ﬂat road tire Someone standing too close during the from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 424 2. If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4.
Page 425: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by under the vehicle.
Page 426 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. CAUTION: A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be C. Extension(s) stored with the valve stem pointing up. If the D. Retainer spare tire is stored with the valve stem E.
Page 427 Envoy A. Handle D. Extension(s) B. Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks 5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and Jack and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, C. Instruction Label use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable.
Page 428: Spare Tire
Have the damaged or ﬂat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and Envoy XL installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in case you need it again.
Page 429: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match •...
Page 430: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Most stains can be removed with club soda water. 4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to To clean, use the following instructions: avoid a ring effect. 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth For solids: remove as much as possible and each time it becomes soiled.
Page 431: Vinyl
Vinyl Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the This may have to be done more than once.
Page 432: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it CAUTION: clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 433: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 434: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Aluminum Wheels Blades Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wheels, you could damage the surface of the wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or wheel(s).
Page 435: Tires
Tires The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing them because the surface could be damaged.
Page 436: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and will corrode quickly and may develop into major attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Page 437: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated...
Page 438: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 439: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 440: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 441 L6 Engine 5-98...
Page 442 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Windshield Washer Suspension Powertrain Control Module B Passenger’s Side High-Beam Fog Lamps Headlamp Stoplamp Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Cigarette Lighter Back-Up Trailer Lamps Ignition Coils Driver’s Side High-Beam Electric Adjustable Pedals Headlamp Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Crank...
Page 443 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trailer Electric Brake Truck Body Controller Cooling Fan Trailer Horn Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition E Ignition A Electronic Throttle Control Blower Motor Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Ignition B Information Center Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Automatic Shift Lock Control Driver’s Side Trailer Turn System Hazard Flashers...
Page 444 Relays Usage Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Cooling Fan Rear Window Washer Headlamp Driver Module Fog Lamps Starter Horn Electric Adjustable Pedal Fuel Pump Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp Miscellaneous Usage Air Conditioning Instrument Panel Battery 5-101...
Page 445 V8 Engine 5-102...
Page 446 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Active Transfer Case Suspension Windshield Washer Passenger’s Side High-Beam Powertrain Control Module B Headlamp Fog Lamps Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Stoplamp Back-Up Trailer Lamps Cigarette Lighter Driver’s Side High-Beam Ignition Coils Headlamp Canister Vent Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1...
Page 447 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Airbag Powertrain Control Module Trailer Electric Brake Air Conditioning Cooling Fan Injector Bank A Horn Trailer Ignition E Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Electronic Throttle Control Ignition A Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Blower Motor Information Center Ignition B Automatic Shift Lock Control Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn System...
Page 448 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Oxygen Sensor Bank B Fuel Pump Oxygen Sensor Bank A Windshield Washer Injector Bank B High-Beam Headlamp Headlamp Driver Module Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 1 Cooling Fan Electric Adjustable Pedal Headlamp Driver Module Starter Relays Usage Electric Adjustable Pedal Headlamp Washer...
Page 449: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block Envoy Envoy 5-106...
Page 450 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Driver Door Module Left Door Control Module Ampliﬁer Liftgate Module 2 Passenger Door Module Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Climate Controls Rear Fog Lamps Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Power Seats...
Page 451 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Locks Sunroof Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Rainsense™ Wipers Module Parking Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller Accessory Lock Truck Body Controller 5 Blank Front Wipers Unlock Vehicle Stop Blank Transmission Control Module Blank Heat Ventilation Air ® OnStar Overhead Conditioning B ®...
Page 452 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Front Parking Lamps Rear Fog Lamps Left Turn Signal Auxiliary Power 1 Heat Ventilation Air Ignition 0 Conditioning 1 Four-Wheel Drive Truck Body Controller 4 Blank Radio Truck Body Controller Ignition Trailer Park Brakes Right Turn Signal Truck Body Controller Run Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 5-109...
Page 453 Envoy XL Envoy XL 5-110...
Page 454 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Left Door Control Module Right Rear Parking Lamps Liftgate Module 2 Locks Truck Body Controller 3 Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Rear Fog Lamps Module Blank Vent Window Truck Body Controller 2 Lock Power Seats Retained Accessory Power...
Page 455 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rainsense™ Wipers Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Parking Lamps Rear Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller Accessory Auxiliary Power 1 Truck Body Controller 5 Ignition 0 Front Wipers Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Stop Blank Transmission Control Module Truck Body Controller Ignition Heat Ventilation Air Brakes Conditioning B...
Page 456: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Standard Wheel Base 1.9 lbs 0.85 kg Extended Wheel Base 2.8 lbs 1.27 kg...
Page 457 Capacities Application English Metric Engine Oil with Filter 4200 L6 7.0 quarts 6.6 L 5300 V8 6.0 quarts 5.7 L Fuel Tank Standard Wheel Base 21.7 gallons 82.2 L Extended Wheel Base 25.0 gallons 95.8 L Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) 5.0 quarts 4.7 L 140 Y...
Page 458 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 459: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 460 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can on page 4-44. be dangerous.
Page 461: Scheduled Maintenance
The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 462 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 463: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 464: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace spark plugs. An Emission • Control Service. V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug •...
Page 465 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (g) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, proper installation. ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the needed.
Page 466: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-25 for further details.
Page 467: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 468: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 469: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Parking Brake Canada 88901242) or lubricant Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGI #2, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 470 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Hood and Door Transfer Case (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Hinges, Body Canada 10953626). Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Chassis Lubricant Rear Driveline Hinge and (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in (GM Part No.
Page 471: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4200 L6 89017342 PF61...
Page 472: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 473 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 474 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 475 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 476 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-12 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-4 Government ..........7-12 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-12 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5...
Page 477: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 478 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the are committed to making sure you are completely toll-free telephone number or write them at the satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue following address: to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 479: Online Owner Center
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or one place. speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones The Online Owner Center allows you to: (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can • Get e-mail service reminders.
Page 480: Customer Assistance Offices
Customer Assistance Offices Canada General Motors of Canada Limited GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to 1908 Colonel Sam Drive GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Customer Assistance Center.
Page 481: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Roadside Assistance Program Program As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can program. This value-added service is intended to reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may...
Page 482 Roadside Assistance Representative can provide GMC reserves the right to limit services or you with speciﬁc information regarding this feature. reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or In many instances, mechanical failures are covered type of occurrence.
Page 483: Courtesy Transportation
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership safety-related.
Page 484: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. minimize your inconvenience by providing several Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a...
Page 485: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 486 In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle • use the data for GM research needs, may record information about the condition of the vehicle •...
Page 487: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Reporting Safety Defects to the NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 United States Government You can also obtain other information about motor If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could...
Page 488: Service Manuals
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a Service Manuals situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair or write: information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 489: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 490 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-41 Appearance Care ..........5-86 Accessory Inﬂator ........... 5-69 Aluminum Wheels ........5-91 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 Care of Safety Belts ........5-89 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-93 Vehicle ............
Page 491 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brakes ............5-37 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....... 3-138 Braking ............4-6 Chime Level Adjustment ......3-139 Braking in Emergencies ........4-9 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-139 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-18 Navigation/Radio System ......3-134 Bulb Replacement ...........
Page 492 Check Cleaning Engine Light ..........3-42 Aluminum Wheels ........5-91 Gages Warning Light ........3-49 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ......... 5-90 Check Gas Cap Light ........3-51 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-86 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Finish Care ..........5-90 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-93 Glass Surfaces ..........
Page 493 Coolant Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-41 Dome Lamp Override ........3-18 Heater, Engine ..........2-21 Dome Lamps ..........3-18 Cooling System ..........5-30 Door Cruise Control Lever ........3-11 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Cruise Control Light ........
Page 494 Electrical System Filter Add-On Equipment ........5-96 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-20 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-97 Finish Damage ..........5-93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-97 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-139 Headlamps ..........5-96 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-96 Flat Tire ............
Page 495 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-97 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-97 Head Restraints ..........1-5 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......5-106 Headlamps ............ 3-15 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-96 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-16 Bulb Replacement ........
Page 496 LATCH System Child Restraints ........... 1-38 Ignition Positions ..........2-19 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-29 the LATCH System ........1-40 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-61 Liftgate/Liftglass ..........2-13 Instrument Panel Liftglass/Liftgate ..........2-13 Brightness ..........
Page 497 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-12 Door ............2-8 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Lockout Protection ........2-12 Using Your ........... 6-2 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Rear Door Security Locks ......
Page 498 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Navigation/Radio System ........ 3-134 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........2-31 Shifting Out of ..........2-33 Odometer ............3-34 Parking Odometer, Trip ..........
Page 499 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-134 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..... 3-121 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-13 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-5 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-21 Rearview Mirror with Compass ......2-36 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ..2-41, 3-35 Radiator Pressure Cap ........
Page 500 Restraint System Check (cont.) Safety Belts (cont.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After Safety Belt Extender ........1-26 a Crash ..........1-64 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-20 Restraint Systems Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......1-8 Checking ............ 1-64 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......
Page 501 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....1-62 Setting the Time ..........3-65 Tachometer ............ 3-34 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-92 Taillamps Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-31 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ......5-50 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-33 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-135 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......
Page 502 Tires (cont.) Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....5-58 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-137 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-66 Wheel Replacement ........5-67 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-64 Top Strap ............
Page 503 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-36 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-32 Windshield Wiper Warnings Blade Replacement ........5-52 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-55 Fuses ............5-96 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Rainsense™ Wipers ........3-9 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Windshield Wipers .........

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GMC Envoy Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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