Page 1: Table Of Contents
2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: 2012 Gmc Yukon/Yukon Xl Owner Manual
2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON Motors of Canada Limited for GMC...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols hazard that could result in injury To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and or death. the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway and what they mean. For more Mirrors information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance ® Adjustment ....1-16 StabiliTrak System ..1-30 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Dome Lamps on page 6 8. Q. Horn on page 5 5. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6 8. page 5 2.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry : Press to lock all doors. (RKE) System Information Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief Personalization (With DIC Buttons) remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the on page 5 49.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the From outside, use the Remote vehicle and press and hold Starting the Vehicle...
Page 12 In Brief Power Door Locks Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation Press on the RKE To unlock the liftgate, press transmitter. See Remote Keyless the power door lock switch or press Entry (RKE) System Operation on on the Remote Keyless Entry page 2 3. (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 3.
Page 13 In Brief There are several ways to open and Windows See Retained Accessory Power close the power liftgate: (RAP) on page 9 26 for more information. Press and hold on the Press the switch to lower the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate window.
Page 14 In Brief If available, raise or lower the Seat Adjustment Power Seats entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. Manual Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control...
Page 15 In Brief Power Lumbar To raise or lower the height of 2. Move the seatback to the the support, press and hold the desired position, and then top or bottom of the control. release the lever to lock the seatback in place. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4.
Page 16: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Power Mirrors on page 2 18 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 22.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 2. Press and hold 1 until Easy Exit Driver Seat Second Row Seats two beeps sound. This feature can move the seat On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench 3. Repeat for a second driver rearward to allow extra room to exit or buckets seats, the seatbacks can the vehicle.
Page 18: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-12 In Brief Heated and Ventilated If available, the buttons are on the Head Restraint front doors. To operate, the ignition Seats Adjustment must be in ON/RUN. Do not drive until the head restraints : If available, press to cool for all occupants are installed and the seat.
Page 19: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief 1-13 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 20: Mirror Adjustment
1-14 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the Exterior Mirrors area behind are seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2 18 for more information.
Page 21: Interior Mirror
In Brief 1-15 2. Press one of the four arrows Heated Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors located on the control pad to For vehicle with towing mirrors, they Press to heat the mirrors. move the mirror in the desired can be extended for a clearer view direction.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Automatic Dimming Rearview Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Mirror while driving. Adjustment For vehicles with an automatic Throttle and Brake Pedal dimming rearview mirror. The mirror Adjustment will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. On vehicles with this feature, you The dimming feature comes on and can change the position of the...
Page 23: Lighting
In Brief 1-17 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the control.
Page 24: Exterior Lighting
1-18 In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns off the automatic : Turns on the headlamps, headlamps and Daytime Running parking lamps, taillamps, instrument Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp panel lights, and license plate control to the off position again to lamps.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer : For a single wipe, turn to then release. For several wipes, To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. hold the band on longer. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns the windshield wipers off.
Page 26: Climate Controls
1-20 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Climate Control System A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 (If Equipped). For vehicles with rear heating and air conditioning controls, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 11 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8 9.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Transmission 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Four-Wheel Drive located on the steering column If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, Range Selection Mode shift lever, to select the desired you can send the engine's driving range of gears for current driving power to all four wheels for extra conditions.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to N (Neutral): Vehicles with a the left of the instrument panel two speed transfer case have a cluster. Use this knob to shift into N (Neutral) position. Shift the and out of the different Four-Wheel transfer case to N (Neutral) only Drive modes.
Page 30: Vehicle Features
1-24 In Brief Vehicle Features SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. Radio(s) : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station;...
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock Satellite Radio A maximum of 36 stations can To set the time and date: XM is a satellite radio service based be stored as favorites using the in the 48 contiguous United States 1.
Page 32: Portable Audio Devices
1-26 In Brief ® Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth located on the audio faceplate, system, it allows users with a and a USB port located on the Bluetooth enabled cell phone to instrument panel or in the center make and receive hands-free calls...
Page 33: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-27 Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle : Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 50.
Page 34 1-28 In Brief Side Blind Zone See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible on page 9 54 for more information. beeps to provide distance and Alert (SBZA) system information. Rear Vision If available, this feature will alert you Keep the sensors on the vehicle's to vehicles located in the vehicle's Camera (RVC)
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 Universal Remote System Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 26 for more information.
Page 36: Performance And Maintenance
1-30 In Brief Express-Open/Express-Close: Performance and Press and release again to To express-open the sunroof, fully turn on both systems. Maintenance press and release the rear of For more information, see switch (A) until the sunroof ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 46. ®...
Page 37 In Brief 1-31 During cooler conditions, the low tire Engine Oil Life System On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life pressure warning light may appear System can be reset as follows: The engine oil life system calculates when the vehicle is first started and 1.
Page 38: Onstar Overview
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Page 39: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-20 Windows Power Assist Steps .
Page 40: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 6. With an active OnStar subscription, WARNING an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.
Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. The following functions may be See Battery Replacement later available if your vehicle has the in this section. RKE system: If the transmitter is still not (Remote Vehicle Start): For working correctly, see your vehicles with this feature, press to dealer or a qualified technician start the engine from outside the...
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Liftglass): Press and hold to the Vehicle unlock the liftglass. only the driver door. If is pressed again within three seconds, all Only RKE transmitters programmed (Power Liftgate): Press and remaining doors unlock.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start 1. Separate the transmitter with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE If available, this feature allows you flat, thin object, such as a flat BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY to start the engine from outside of head screwdriver.
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle does not have an There are other conditions which The engine will continue to run automatic climate control system, can affect the performance of the for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps during remote start, manually turn transmitter.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Remote Start Ready For example, if and then started if the key is in the ignition, pressed again after the vehicle has If the vehicle does not have the the hood is not closed, or if there is been running for 5 minutes, remote vehicle start feature, it may an emission control system...
Page 46: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Press on the Remote WARNING injuries or even death from Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. heat stroke. Always lock the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. System Operation on page 2 3.
Page 47: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 49 for more When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock...
Page 48: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Liftgate Operation WARNING WARNING (Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press If the vehicle is equipped with Exhaust gases can enter the the power door lock switch or press a power liftgate, disable the vehicle if it is driven with the on the Remote Keyless Entry power liftgate function.
Page 50 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power temporarily disabled under extreme Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle temperatures, or under low battery during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate to manual conditions.
Page 51: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 It is not recommended to drive with Power Assist Steps The power assist steps the liftgate open, however, when automatically extend from beneath driving with the liftgate open; the the vehicle on the side in which the liftgate should be set to manual door has been opened.
Page 52: Vehicle Security
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when Your vehicle's headlamps will flash the doors are locked, the and the horn will sound for about This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. 30 seconds, then will turn off to features;...
Page 53: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 If you set off the alarm by accident, 4. Then reach in through the Immobilizer Operation press unlock on the RKE transmitter window, unlock the door with ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ or place the key in the ignition and the manual door lock and open (Personalized Automotive Security turn it to START to turn off the...
Page 54 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Anyone using a trial-and-error It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn method to start the vehicle will be decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF, and discouraged because of the high value of a new or replacement key.
Page 55: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors Vehicles with manual mirrors can be Convex Mirrors adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, and WARNING have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Page 56: Power Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the exterior automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: Power Folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: (Rear Window Defogger): The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors. obstructed while folding. See Rear Window Defogger under They are accidentally manually Dual Automatic Climate Control...
Page 58: Interior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the exterior mirrors tilt The vehicle may have an automatic to a preselected position when the dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 59: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 If the vehicle has a RVC, the Windows button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be WARNING available. Vehicles with OnStar have three Leaving children, helpless adults, additional control buttons for the or pets in a vehicle with the OnStar system.
Page 60: Power Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express WARNING down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch. Press the window switch the keys is dangerous for many fully and release it to activate the reasons.
Page 61: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 This feature prevents the rear Sun Visors Roof passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Sunroof Press to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on. Press again to deactivate the rear window locks.
Page 62 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an press the rear of switch (B) to vent air deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Child Restraints Pregnancy ....3-26 Older Children ....3-45 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 64: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 65: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The vehicle's second-row seats Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. WARNING The vehicle's third-row seats, You can lose control of the if equipped, have adjustable vehicle if you try to adjust a driver headrests in the outboard seating seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Reclining Seatbacks under If equipped, the center front Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5. seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver Lumbar Adjustment and passenger when the center front seat is not used.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the WARNING (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Reclining Seatbacks seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the WARNING safety belt properly.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks The seatback will automatically Power Reclining Seatbacks fold forward. WARNING 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, If either seatback is not locked, it then release the lever to lock the could move forward in a sudden seatback in place.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback pedals, if equipped, to stored recliner, both outside mirrors, positions when entering the vehicle.
Page 70: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Remove the obstruction; then press A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated and hold the appropriate manual seat moves back approximately Front Seats control for the memory item that is 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back not recalling for two seconds.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
Page 72: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Press to heat the left outboard or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the Heated Rear Seats RSA display appears when this feature is on. WARNING Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of If you cannot feel temperature the button, the heated seat changes change or pain to the skin, the...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Second Row Seats Reclining Seatbacks 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. (Bucket Seats Only) The second row seats can be folded To return the seatback to the upright On vehicles with second row bucket for additional cargo space or folded position: seats, the seatbacks can be...
Page 74 3-12 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-13 WARNING (Continued) the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: 1.
Page 76 3-14 Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble WARNING (Continued) Feature The transmission must be in stop or crash. Be sure to return P (Park) for this feature to work. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked WARNING into place.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Returning the Seat to the 2. Lift the seatback and push it Notice: Folding a rear seat with rearward. Push and pull on the the safety belts still fastened may Sitting Position seatback to make sure it is cause damage to the seat or the To return the seat to the sitting locked.
Page 78 3-16 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the Tumbling the Third Row Seat Upright Position To tumble the seat: To return the seatback to the upright 1. Open the liftgate to access the position: controls for the seat. 1. Open the liftgate to access the 2.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Returning the Third Row Seat WARNING from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal If either seatback is not locked, it seating position: could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause 1.
Page 80: Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat Safety Belts WARNING To install the seat: This section of the manual A seat that is not locked into describes how to use safety belts 1. Open the liftgate to access the place properly can move around rear of the vehicle.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Why Safety Belts Work When you wear a safety belt, you WARNING (Continued) and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, It is extremely dangerous to ride when worn properly, your strongest in a cargo area, inside or outside bones take the forces from the...
Page 82 3-20 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a adult size. safety belt? There are special things to know A: You could be...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to shoulder and across the chest. determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the center front passenger position,...
Page 84 3-22 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-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.
Page 85: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Seats and Restraints 3-23 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt To unlatch the belt, push the button height adjuster, move it to the on the buckle. The belt should height that is right for you. See return to its stowed position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before a door is closed, be sure the in this section for instructions on...
Page 86 3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Here is how to install a comfort 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not guide to the safety belt: and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 88: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 89: Lap Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-27 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 90: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check Safety Belt Care If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. around you, you should use it. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and WARNING But if a safety belt is not long...
Page 91: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 92 3-30 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 93: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 94 3-32 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 95: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
Page 96 3-34 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has The vehicle may or may not have object, the airbags could inflate dual-stage frontal airbags. seat mounted side impact airbags. at a different crash speed than if Dual-stage airbags adjust the The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
Page 97: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Roof-rail airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag inflate in rear impacts. A seat Inflate? Restrain? mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or vehicle that is struck.
Page 98: What Will You See After
3-36 Seats and Restraints The rollover capable roof-rail several minutes. For location of the WARNING (Continued) airbags are designed to help reduce airbag modules, see What Makes the risk of full or partial ejection in an Airbag Inflate? on page 3 35. airbag inflates, then get fresh air rollover events, although no system The parts of the airbag that come...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to WARNING (Continued) and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a broken by vehicle deformation. system, brake and steering crash. See Vehicle Data Additional windshield breakage may systems, etc.
Page 100 3-38 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger System frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, If the vehicle has the passenger seat mounted side impact airbags airbag status indicator pictured in (if equipped) and the roof-rail the following illustration, then the airbags are not affected by the...
Page 101: Seats And
Seats and Restraints 3-39 an older child riding in a booster The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) seat; and children, who are large designed to turn off the right front enough, using safety belts. passenger frontal airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing A label on the sun visor says, The right front passenger seat system has turned off the right...
Page 102 3-40 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is 4. Reinstall the child restraint WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) the following the directions right front passenger frontal airbag provided by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a manufacturer and refer to comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-41 6. Restart the vehicle. If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant The passenger sensing system enable the right front passenger may or may not turn off the frontal airbag: airbag for a child in a child...
Page 104: Safety Belts
3-42 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting operates. We recommend that you Servicing the not use seat covers or other System Operation Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when Safety belts help keep the approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle passenger in position on the seat vehicle.
Page 105: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-43 panel, roof-rail airbag modules, This could either prevent proper WARNING (Continued) ceiling headliner or pillar garnish deployment of the passenger trim, overhead console, front airbag(s) or prevent the They are probably part of the sensors, side impact sensors, passenger sensing system airbag system.
Page 106: Airbag System Check
3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need working properly? modified.
Page 107: Replacing Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints WARNING (Continued) Parts after a Crash Older Children To help make sure the airbag WARNING systems are working properly after a crash, have them A crash can damage the inspected and any necessary airbag systems in the vehicle.
Page 108 3-46 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer's instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that position.
Page 109: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children The child might also slide under Everyone in a vehicle needs the lap belt. The belt force would protection! This includes infants then be applied right on the and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and abdomen.
Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children or killed. Never put a rear-facing 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's child restraint in the right front safety belt system nor its airbag arms.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen.
Page 112: Child Restraint Systems
3-50 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides the harness.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a In the U.S., refer to the crash if the child restraint is not National Highway Traffic Safety Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat WARNING...
Page 114: Where To Put The Restraint
3-52 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front under some unusual properly restrained in a child...
Page 115: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and WARNING child restraint and the size of the Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able A child in a child restraint in the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
Page 116 3-54 Seats and Restraints In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Some child restraints with top Lower Anchor and Top Tether tethers are designed for use with or Anchor Locations without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 118 3-56 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors.
Page 119: System
Seats and Restraints 3-57 the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, According to accident statistics, following the instructions that children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual.
Page 120 3-58 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat 2. If the child restraint manufacturer WARNING with a safety belt buckled. This recommends that the top tether could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-59 are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, If the position you are using If the position you are using raise the headrest or head has a fixed headrest or...
Page 122: Replacing Latch System
3-60 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the LATCH child restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle.
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-61 In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 124 3-62 Seats and Restraints For third row seating positions, 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions with cinching latch plates, tilt the buckle until it clicks. with a lap shoulder belt and a latch plate to adjust the belt if free falling latch plate, pull the Position the release button on needed.
Page 125: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-63 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 53 for more information.
Page 126: Position)
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee Position) restraint can be seriously that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-65 If a child restraint is secured using a 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run safety belt and it uses a top tether, the lap and shoulder portions of see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the vehicle's safety belt through Children (LATCH System) on or around the restraint.
Page 128 3-66 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see If the securely held in place. To check, On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 129: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 130: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear cargo release the cover posts from the area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 131: Roof Rack System
Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the holder faces rearward with the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may round surface facing down.
Page 132 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Oil Pressure Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-16 Driver Information Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Center (DIC) .
Page 134: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-49 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls CD/DVD Navigating Folders on an iPod or (Previous/End): Press to USB Device (Vehicles without a go to the previous favorite radio To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Navigation System): station, track on a CD, or folder on ®...
Page 136 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice on the Main Audio Screen on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch (Vehicles with a Navigation (Vehicles with a Navigation between the radio and CD, and for System) System) equipped vehicles, the DVD, front...
Page 137: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): system: Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for 1. Press and hold until a beep is less frequent wipes. heard, to place the radio into (Low Speed): Slow wipes.
Page 138: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Washer The vehicle may have a compass in WARNING the Driver Information Center (DIC). The rear wiper control is located on the turn and lane change lever. In freezing weather, do not use Compass Zone the washer until the windshield is To turn the rear wiper on, slide the...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use Or, if the vehicle does not have the following procedure: DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for Compass Variance (Zone) two seconds to select the next Procedure available variance zone.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a To calibrate the compass, use the 3. Press the set/reset button to heading, for example, N for North, following procedure: start the compass calibration. or the heading does not change Or, if the vehicle does not have Compass Calibration Procedure after making turns, there may be a...
Page 141: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 4. To increase the time or date, do To change the time default setting one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change To set the time and date: the date default setting from month/ Press the softkey below the day/year to day/month/year: 1.
Page 142: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper The accessory power outlets can be installation instructions included Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, with the equipment. Do not use outlets.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
Page 144: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 145: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 146: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the information. the vehicle has been driven since engine speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 147: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition Here are some situations owners is on, shows how much fuel the may experience with the fuel gauge. vehicle has left in the tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 148: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 42 and Engine Gauge Oil on page 10 7 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 149: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature Temperature Gauge to fluctuate and approach the 122°C (250°F) mark. If the gauge reaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
Page 150: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge Readings between the low and high Safety Belt Reminders warning zones indicate the normal Driver Safety Belt Reminder operating range. The gauge may also read low during the fuel Light economy mode, this is normal. There is a driver safety belt Readings in the low warning zone reminder light on the instrument...
Page 151: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove The airbag readiness light comes on the object from the seat or buckle...
Page 152: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag Then, after several more seconds, system, a Driver Information Center the status indicator will light either (DIC) message can also come on. ON or OFF, or either the on or off See Airbag System Messages on symbol to let you know the status of page 5 46 for more information.
Page 153: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light A charging system message in the indicator lights remain on, or if there Driver Information Center (DIC) can are no lights at all, there may be a also appear.
Page 154: Malfunction
5-22 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light result in a failure to pass a can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ A computer system called OBD II...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, stop Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes and park the vehicle. Turn the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, Some local governments may have efficiently as designed and may and restart the engine.
Page 156: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the If the warning light comes on and a inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the chime sounds there could be a inspection for lack of OBD II brake problem.
Page 157: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning WARNING (Continued) light is not on, the vehicle still has (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. Driving with the brake system If the regular brake system warning warning light on can lead to a light is also on, the vehicle does not crash.
Page 158: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls ® Tow/Haul Mode Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Press and briefly hold the TCS/ StabiliTrak button to turn off the StabiliTrak system; the StabiliTrak Off light comes on and a message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
Page 159: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Traction Control If the light flashes while driving, this When the Light Is On Steady means that StabiliTrak or TCS is System (TCS)/ This indicates that one or more assisting in controlling the vehicle. ® of the tires are significantly StabiliTrak Light ®...
Page 160: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it When fuel is added this light and means that oil is not flowing through message should go off. If they do the engine properly. The vehicle not, have the vehicle serviced by could be low on oil and it might your dealer.
Page 161: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 The light will flash rapidly if the Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed. The light will stay on if the alarm is arming and all entry points are closed.
Page 162: Information Displays
5-30 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The compass and outside air Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to temperature will also be shown in zero by pressing the set/reset (With DIC Buttons) the display. The temperature will be button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll shown in °C or °F depending on the displayed.
Page 164 5-32 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was the same amount of fuel is in the To reset the fuel used information, driven 8 km (5 mi) before it is started fuel tank. This is because different press and hold the set/reset button again, and then the retroactive reset driving conditions produce different while FUEL USED is displayed.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-33 To stop the timer, press the set/reset change. This display shows the Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is instantaneous fuel economy in liters Items (With DIC Buttons) displayed. per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or (Vehicle Information): miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 166 5-34 Instruments and Controls In addition to the engine oil life If you choose ON, the system will Tire Pressure system monitoring the oil life, be turned on. If you choose OFF, On vehicles with the Tire Pressure additional maintenance is the system will be turned off.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trailer Gain and Output Engine Hours Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) On vehicles with the Integrated Press the vehicle information button Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, until ENGINE HOURS displays. This Use the trip odometer reset stem to the trailer brake display appears in display shows the total number of view the odometer and trip...
Page 168 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retroactive reset. This can This display allows you to To display the ENGINE HOURS, be used to set the trip odometer to select the language in which the place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or the number of kilometers (miles) DIC messages will appear.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-37 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retroactive reset. This can Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available be used to set the trip odometer to until TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 170 5-38 Instruments and Controls Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL display. See Integrated Trailer LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle Brake Control System under change. It will not reset itself. Also, must be in P (Park).
Page 171: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC page 5 21. Driving with this problem indicate the status of the vehicle or could drain the battery. Turn off all BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to unnecessary accessories.
Page 172: Door Ajar Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON ignition back on. If this message still obstructions, and close the hood displays, either your vehicle or the again. Check to see if the message This message displays if there is a trailer needs service. See your still appears on the DIC.
Page 173: Air Conditioning
Instruments and Controls 5-41 REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your Messages This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is damage to the engine.
Page 174: Engine Oil Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls This message clears when the OIL PRESSURE LOW Engine Power Messages engine has cooled to a safe STOP ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED operating temperature. Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is Engine Oil Messages sounds when the cooling system...
Page 175: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a OWNERS MANUAL chime sounds if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote Refuel as soon as possible.
Page 176: Ride Control System
5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT Your Vehicle in Exterior Care on page 10 97. See Side Blind Zone SYSTEM OFF This message displays if there is a Alert (SBZA) on page 9 54 for more problem with the Ultrasonic Rear If your vehicle has the Side Blind information.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE SUSPENSION When the StabiliTrak system is fully page 9 15. To turn the StabiliTrak ® initialized, the message will turn off. system on or off, see StabiliTrak SYSTEM ® See StabiliTrak System on System on page 9 46. ®...
Page 178: Airbag System Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls The message turns off as soon as off the engine. See Immobilizer TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE the conditions that caused the Operation on page 2 15 for more On vehicles with the Tire Pressure message to be displayed are no information.
Page 179: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 The low tire pressure warning light Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT will also come on. See Tire IDLE ENGINE SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Pressure Light on page 5 27. You Notice: Do not drive the vehicle can receive more than one tire This message displays if a problem while the transmission fluid is pressure message at a time.
Page 180: Vehicle Reminder
5-48 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, TRAILER CONNECTED carefully pull the vehicle over to the Messages On vehicles with the Integrated side of the road and turn the ignition Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, off.
Page 181: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle The customization preferences are automatically recalled. Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD To change customization FLUID preferences, use the following Vehicle Personalization procedure. This message displays when the (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill Entering the Feature the windshield washer fluid reservoir Your vehicle may have...
Page 182 5-50 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select The following are customization appears on the DIC display. Press when the vehicle's doors will features that allow you to program the set/reset button once to access automatically lock.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-51 To select a setting, press the set/ DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until reset button while the desired door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. shifted into P (Park).
Page 184 5-52 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears This feature allows you to select setting will remain. on the DIC display. Press the set/ whether or not the locking of the reset button once to access the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be...
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for...
Page 186 5-54 Instruments and Controls The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be Press the customization button until 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on on the RKE transmitter is pressed, the DIC display.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-55 To select a setting, press the set/ BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): EASY EXIT SETUP reset button while the desired If the features are enabled through If your vehicle has this feature, it setting is displayed on the DIC. the EASY EXIT SETUP menu, the allows you to select which areas will driver seat will move back when the...
Page 188 5-56 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be button on the Remote Keyless Entry Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current (RKE) transmitter is pressed. On REMOTE START appears on the setting will remain. some vehicles with the adjustable DIC display.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-57 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
Page 190: Universal Remote System
5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage System home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any or gate that is being programmed.
Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-59 hanging antenna wire is 5. Press and release the same attached to the motor-head unit button again. The garage door and may be a colored button. should move, confirming that Press this button. After pressing programming is successful and this button, complete the complete.
Page 192 5-60 Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip Remote Fixed Code switches depending on the For questions or help programming brand of transmitter. the Universal Home Remote The garage door opener receiver System, call 1-866-572-2728 or (motor head unit) could also go to www.learcar2u.com.
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-61 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 194 5-62 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage...
Page 195: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-63 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. Remote Buttons Operation The codes from all buttons will The programmed buttons should be be erased. Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second.
Page 196 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 197 Lighting Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers ..6-5 Lighting Features Turn and Lane-Change Entry Lighting ....6-9 Signals ..... . 6-6 Exit Lighting .
Page 198: Exterior Lighting
Lighting Exterior Lighting It controls the following systems: AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal Headlamps brightness, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls Taillamps following: Parking Lamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps The exterior lamps control has License Plate Lamps...
Page 199: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting When the headlamps are turned Exterior Lamps Off When the high beams are on, this on while the vehicle is on, the indicator light on the instrument Reminder headlamps will turn off automatically panel cluster will also be on. 10 minutes after the ignition is A reminder chime will sound when Flash-to-Pass...
Page 200: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When it begins to get dark, the Canada, the transmission must be automatic headlamp system in the P (Park) position before the Lamps (DRL) switches from DRL to the automatic headlamp system can be headlamps. turned off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the To turn off the DRL lamps, turn...
Page 201: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting There is a delay in the transition To idle the vehicle with the Hazard Warning Flashers between the daytime and nighttime automatic headlamp system off, operation of the Daytime Running turn the control to the off position. Lamps (DRL) and the automatic The headlamps will also stay on headlamp systems so that driving after you exit the vehicle.
Page 202: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Holding the turn signal lever for Fog Lamps more than one second will cause Signals the turn signals to flash until you release the lever. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could...
Page 203: Auxiliary
Lighting Auxiliary The emergency roof lamp circuit (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the is fused at 30 amps, so the total fog lamps on or off. A light will come Roof-Mounted Lamp current draw of the attached lamps on in the instrument panel cluster. should be less than this value.
Page 204: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button The dome lamps are located in Instrument Panel is located next to the exterior the overhead console. lamps control. Illumination Control They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Page 205: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Exit Lighting For vehicles with reading lamps The interior lamps come on when Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead the key is removed from the ignition. console. They turn off automatically in The vehicle has an illuminated entry 20 seconds.
Page 206: Battery Load Management
6-10 Lighting Battery Load This is because the generator Normally, these actions occur in (alternator) may not be spinning fast steps or levels, without being Management enough at idle to produce all the noticeable. In rare cases at the power that is needed for very high highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power electrical loads.
Page 207 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-15 System CD/DVD Player ....7-20 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 208: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. ® TheftLock is designed to while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication discourage theft of the vehicle's equipment could interfere with Become familiar with the radio by learning a portion of the...
Page 209: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) similar...
Page 210 Infotainment System Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio may have a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate.
Page 211 Infotainment System Using the Radio Speed Compensated Setting the Tone Volume (SCV): Radios with Speed (Bass/Midrange/Treble) (Power/Volume): Press to turn Compensated Volume (SCV) the system on and off. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, automatically adjusts the radio or Treble): To adjust the bass, Turn clockwise or counterclockwise volume to compensate for road and midrange, or treble:...
Page 212 Infotainment System If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): experience from a CD or digital ® there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the audio source. Centerpoint DSP settings (only available on delivers five independent audio To quickly adjust bass, midrange, ®...
Page 213: Radio
Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Radio of the following: Calibration Error: The audio AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise for the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Press the SEEK, or...
Page 214 Infotainment System Storing Radio Stations (Information) (RDS Features): SEEK: Press to seek the next For vehicles with RDS features, radio station. Press and hold for a Drivers are encouraged to store few seconds until a beep sounds to press to display additional text radio station while the vehicle is scan for radio stations in ascending information related to the current...
Page 215: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio Favorite be setup using the MENU button. Satellite Radio Service To setup the number of favorites To store a station as a favorite: pages: XM is a satellite radio service based 1.
Page 216 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys (Information) (XM Satellite REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab Radio Service): For vehicles with previous XM category. to immediately tune to the first XM, press to display additional FWD: Press to go to the XM station in that category.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-11 Adding and Removing Categories Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. Categories cannot be added or Drivers are encouraged to store removed while the vehicle is moving 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to XM channels while the vehicle is faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 218 7-12 Infotainment System XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: blocked or cannot be received with The XM subscription needs to XL (Explicit Language your XM subscription package. be reactivated. Contact XM at Channels): These channels, or www.xmradio.com or call Channel Unavail: This previously any others, can be blocked at a...
Page 219: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Unknown: If this message is Radio Reception FM Stereo received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about Frequency interference and static there could be a receiver fault. 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although can occur during normal radio Consult with your dealer.
Page 220: Rear Side Window
7-14 Infotainment System Cellular Phone Usage Rear Side Window Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. Antenna Cellular phone usage may cause The metallic film in some tinting interference with the vehicle's radio. materials will interfere with or The AM-FM antenna is located in This interference may occur when distort the incoming radio...
Page 221: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-15 Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see CD Player...
Page 222 7-16 Infotainment System The CD is controlled by the buttons If a portable audio player is not SEEK: Press to go to the on the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found next track. unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) displays.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-17 MP3 Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The Radio with CD (MP3) and the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an Up to 50 folders.
Page 224 7-18 Infotainment System File System and Naming Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls displays on the bottom line. When file extension and are stored on a information is not available, NO The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by INFO displays.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-19 The radio may begin playing while it 3. Press the softkey below the (Previous Folder): Press is scanning in the background. back tab to return to the main the softkey below the tab to music navigator screen. When the scan is finished, the disc go to the first track in the previous The album name displays on the...
Page 226: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, CD/DVD Player load one CD at a time, and keep or upside down. the CD player and the loading slot Care of the CD and DVD Player free of foreign materials, liquids, The air is very humid.
Page 227: Audio Output
Infotainment System 7-21 surface. Pick up discs by grasping button to select CD slot, DVD slot, depending on media type and the outer edges or the edge of the front auxiliary input, USB port, format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds hole and the outer edge.
Page 228 7-22 Infotainment System Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if DVD or CD Slot) adapter ring.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-23 RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both SEEK: Press to go to the start tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ of the current track, if more than sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Page 230 7-24 Infotainment System The CD player supports: No Folder Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track Up to 8 folders in depth. located under the root folder.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-25 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA (in FWD (Fast Forward): Press Either the DVD or CD Slot) and hold to advance playback The song name that displays is the quickly. song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD ID3 tag.
Page 232 7-26 Infotainment System To change from playback by artist to Using the DVD Player (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: softkey below the tab to play The DVD player can be controlled 1. Press the softkey below the files in order by artist or album. by the buttons on the remote Sort By tab.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-27 Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc cycles through all available options, cannot be completed, due to such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc auxiliary, and rear auxiliary (if slot, label side up.
Page 234 7-28 Infotainment System A lock symbol displays next to the This button might not work when playback mode. If the DVD screen clock display. The Parental Control the DVD is playing the copyright is off, press the play button to turn feature remains on until the knob is information or the previews.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-29 After making a selection press this Using Softkeys to Play a (Audio Stream): Press to cycle button. This button only operates DVD-A (Audio) through audio stream formats when using a DVD. located on the DVD-A disc. The Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio video screen shows the audio display menu shows several tab...
Page 236 7-30 Infotainment System The road is very rough. When Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages the road becomes smoother, the Playback Disc Format Error: This message disc should play. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press the...
Page 237: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 Auxiliary Devices For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Using the Auxiliary Input Jack to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a Radios with an auxiliary input jack It is always best to power the message showing track or chapter...
Page 238 7-32 Infotainment System Using the USB Port iPod firmware can be updated using Connecting a USB Storage ® the latest iTunes application. See Device or iPod Radios with a USB port can control www.apple.com/itunes. a USB storage device or an iPod The USB Port can be used to For help with identifying your iPod, using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-33 automatically powers off and will not Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the next charge or draw power from the USB Storage Device or iPod track. Press and hold or press vehicle's battery. multiple times to continue moving The five softkeys below the radio forward through tracks.
Page 240 7-34 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list (Folder View): Press the 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on 4.
Page 241: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-35 Repeat Functionality Rear Seat (Shuffle Off): Press the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment to select between Repeat All and connected.
Page 242 7-36 Infotainment System Before Driving DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Headphones Control is on, a padlock icon The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-37 These headphones can be used to Infrared transmitters are located at appears on the outside bottom listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, the rear of the overhead console. edge of the ear cup and should be MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary The headphones shut off positioned on the right ear.
Page 244 7-38 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required To change the batteries on the to connect the auxiliary device to headphones: the A/V jacks. Refer to the 1. Turn the screw to loosen the manufacturer s instructions for battery door located on the left proper usage.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-39 Auxiliary Devices on page 7 31 for Audio Output When a device is connected to the more information about changing A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary Audio from the DVD player or the source. input jack if the vehicle has this auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers through the following possible...
Page 246 7-40 Infotainment System If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight is raised to its locked position, the could also affect the function of screen remains on. This is normal, the remote control. and the DVD continues to play If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD through the previous audio source.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-41 Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press this Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to button to start playing a DVD. Press (Power): Press this button to navigate through a menu. this button while a DVD is playing to turn the video screen on and off.
Page 248 7-42 Infotainment System (Next Track/Chapter): Press (Fast Forward): Press this (Audio): Press this button to this button to go to the beginning of button to fast forward the DVD or change audio tracks on DVDs that the next chapter or track. This CD.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-43 AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to to switch the system between the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control DVD player and an auxiliary source. that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: playing.
Page 250 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, or buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 252: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-46 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Only one band can be tuned to at one time. Changing the band on the System Video distortion can occur when RSA or the front radio will change operating cellular phones, scanners, the band on the other system, Vehicles with this feature allow the CB radios, Global Position Systems...
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-47 SRCE (Source): Press this button While listening to a disc, press the to switch between the radio (AM/ left seek arrow to go back to the FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and start of the current track or chapter if the vehicle has these features, (if more than ten seconds have DVD, front auxiliary, and rear...
Page 254: Bluetooth
7-48 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. PROG (Program): Press this Phone The system may not work with button to go to the next preset radio all cell phones. See Pairing in station or channel set on the main Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-49 A Bluetooth system can use a Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls Bluetooth capable cell phone with a a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the Hands Free Profile to make and recognize voice commands if there steering wheel to operate the receive phone calls.
Page 256 7-50 Infotainment System Pairing Information Pairing a Phone with <phone name> has been successfully paired after the A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press and hold pairing process is complete. capability cannot be paired to two seconds. the vehicle as a phone and an 6.
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Say Delete. The system asks Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command which phone to delete. Numbers 1. Press and hold 4. Say the name of the phone you The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 258 7-52 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call that you want to store. After Command Calls can be made using the each digit is entered, the system This command deletes all stored following commands.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-53 Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers. phone number to be dialed by the cell phone and enabled by the entering the digits one at a time.
Page 260 7-54 Infotainment System Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: enabled by the wireless service...
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-55 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
Page 262: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-56 Infotainment System Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 263: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 264 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move the window outlets. Cooler air is window vents, with some directed to thumbwheels up or down to directed to the upper outlets and the floor vents. In this mode, the increase or decrease the warmer air to the floor outlets. system automatically forces outside temperature on the driver side or air into the vehicle.
Page 265 Climate Controls The air conditioning system fog when the weather is cold and Do not drive the vehicle until all the removes moisture from the air, so a damp. To clear the fog, select either windows are clear. small amount of water might drip the defog or defrost mode and For vehicles with heated outside under the vehicle while idling or...
Page 266: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Power Button Rear Window Defogger The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system K. Air Conditioning described later in this section. PASS If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 267 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side When in defrost mode the The air inlet will normally be set Temperature Control passenger temperature setting to outside air. If it is hot outside, cannot be changed. the air inlet may automatically The driver and passenger side switch to recirculate inside air to temperature buttons are used to Automatic Operation...
Page 268 Climate Controls Do not cover the solar sensor second row floor outlets. In this (Air Delivery Mode Control): located on the top of the instrument mode, the system automatically Press these buttons to change the panel near the windshield. This selects outside air.
Page 269 Climate Controls The passenger temperature control conditioning to be effective, the air The recirculation mode cannot be cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning light turns off to show used with floor, defog, or defrost mode. If the PASS button is that the air conditioning mode has modes.
Page 270 Climate Controls REAR: For vehicles with the rear These actions may damage the heat and air conditioning controls. rear defogger. Repairs would not Press to turn the rear climate control be covered by your warranty. system on or off. See Rear Climate Heated Mirrors: Press to help Control System (Rear Climate with...
Page 271: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls The climate control system uses the Rear Climate Control System information from these sensors to (Rear Climate Control Only) maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in speed, and the air delivery mode.
Page 272 8-10 Climate Controls Mimic Mode: This mode matches Temperature Control: Turn (Bi-Level): Air is directed the rear climate control to the front clockwise or counterclockwise to through the floor and headliner climate control airflow settings. increase or decrease the airflow outlets.
Page 273 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) holding the button. To turn the For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are system on from the rear seats, integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 274 8-12 Climate Controls Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation (Air Delivery Mode Control): Equipped Press the mode button to change (Fan Control): Press these the direction of the airflow in the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode vehicle.
Page 275: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-13 When you enter a vehicle in cold Adding outside equipment to the Air Vents weather, press the fan up button front of the vehicle, such as to the maximum fan level before hood-air deflectors, may affect Use the air outlets located in the driving.
Page 276 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 277 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-26 Brakes Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ....9-26 System (ABS) .
Page 278 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-62 distractions.
Page 279: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 280: Steering
Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering Curve Tips include: Take curves at a reasonable Hydraulic Power Steering Keep enough distance between speed. Your vehicle has hydraulic you and the vehicle in front Reduce speed before entering power steering.
Page 281: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Skidding vehicle to go.
Page 282: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Make sure all underbody WARNING acceleration, or braking, shields, if equipped, are properly including reducing vehicle speed attached. When driving off-road, bouncing by shifting to a lower gear. Any Know the local laws that apply to and quick changes in direction sudden changes could cause off-road driving.
Page 283 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Driving on Hills the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving Driving safely on hills requires good and Tires. judgment and an understanding of WARNING what the vehicle can and cannot do. Environmental Concerns Always use established trails, Unsecured cargo on the load...
Page 284 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep When driving on hills: backward with either the the vehicle headed straight Use a low gear and keep a transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because firm grip on the steering wheel.
Page 285 Driving and Operating If driving downhill when the Surface conditions can be a If the vehicle stalls on a hill: vehicle stalls, shift to a problem. Loose gravel, muddy 1. Apply the brakes to stop the lower gear, release the spots, or even wet grass can vehicle, and then apply the parking brake, and drive...
Page 286 9-10 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Traction is reduced on hard packed across, and the vehicle starts to snow and ice and it is easy to lose or Ice slide, turn downhill. This should control.
Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-11 Driving in Water Notice: Do not drive through After Off-Road Driving standing water if it is deep Remove any brush or debris that enough to cover the wheel hubs, WARNING has collected on the underbody, axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water or chassis, or under the hood.
Page 288: Driving On Wet Roads
9-12 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. Allow extra following distance.
Page 289: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-13 Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill.
Page 290 9-14 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...
Page 291: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-15 If it takes some time for help to WARNING (Continued) WARNING arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs Adjust the climate control speed, they can explode, and you faster than the idle speed.
Page 292: Vehicle Load Limits
9-16 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to has them. If the vehicle does need Notice: Never use recovery to be towed out, see Towing the hooks to tow the vehicle. Your Get it Out Vehicle on page 10 91. vehicle could be damaged and it Turn the steering wheel left and would not be covered by...
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-17 Tire and Loading Information the number of occupant seating WARNING Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in Do not load the vehicle any kilograms and pounds. heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The Tire and Loading (GVWR), or either the Information label also shows the...
Page 294 9-18 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or weight of luggage and cargo...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-19 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 296 9-20 Driving and Operating This is called Gross Vehicle The Certification/Tire label also Notice: Overloading the Weight Rating (GVWR). The contains information about your vehicle may cause damage. GVWR includes the weight of Front Axle Reserve Capacity. Repairs would not be covered the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, by the vehicle warranty.
Page 297: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Starting and WARNING WARNING (Continued) Operating Things you put inside the Do not leave an vehicle can strike and injure New Vehicle Break-In unsecured child restraint people in a sudden stop or in the vehicle. Notice: The vehicle does not turn, or in a crash.
Page 298: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
9-22 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Adjustable Throttle and Press the bottom of the control to the first 322 km (200 miles) or move the pedals closer. Press the Brake Pedal so. During this time the new top of the control to move the brake linings are not yet pedals away.
Page 299: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-23 Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to N (Neutral), firmly apply the will remain active. See Retained brakes and steer the vehicle to a Accessory Power (RAP) on safe location. page 9 26. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift This position locks the ignition.
Page 300: Starting The Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating The steering can bind with the diagnostics, and to verify the proper Starting the Engine wheels turned off center. If this operation of the malfunction If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the happens, move the steering wheel indicator lamp as may be required hybrid supplement for more from right to left while turning the...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-25 The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled there as you hold the key in Computer-Controlled Cranking Cranking System is disabled START for up to a maximum System. This feature assists in to prevent possible vehicle of 15 seconds. Wait at least starting the engine and protects component damage.
Page 302: Engine Heater
9-26 Driving and Operating Engine Heater Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) The engine coolant heater can Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better The following vehicle accessories ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine can be used for up to 10 minutes warm-up in cold weather conditions electrical shock.
Page 303: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-27 Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then WARNING (Continued) set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 45 WARNING If you have a four-wheel drive for more information. transfer case with a N (Neutral) It can be dangerous to get out of 2.
Page 304: Shifting Out Of Park
9-28 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure your the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 305: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-29 ® The shift lock release is always 3. Move the shift lever to the Active Fuel Management functional except in the case of an desired position. Vehicles with V8 engines may have uncharged or low voltage (less than If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management .
Page 306: Engine Exhaust
9-30 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 307: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-31 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out If the vehicle has a four-wheel If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the of the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a hybrid supplement for more transmission shift lever is not fully N (Neutral) position, and the...
Page 308 9-32 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-33 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization WARNING normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: conditions in order to reduce rapid engine is running at high speed is...
Page 310 9-34 Driving and Operating The transmission constantly makes 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): This position reduces adjustments to improve vehicle for normal driving. It reduces vehicle vehicle speed without using the performance according to how the speed more than D (Drive) without brakes.
Page 311: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-35 Manual Mode 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Notice: Spinning the tires or located on the steering column holding the vehicle in one place Range Selection Mode shift lever, to select the desired on a hill using only the ®...
Page 312: Tow/Haul Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9 35 for more information on the Range Selection Mode.
Page 313: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 ® Drive Systems The vehicle has StabiliTrak The transfer case knob is located to Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low the left of the instrument panel will turn Traction Control and cluster. Four-Wheel Drive ® StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak Use this dial to shift into and out of (Two Speed Automatic System on page 9 46.
Page 314 9-38 Driving and Operating AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This Drive): This setting is ideal for transfer case to N (Neutral) only setting also engages the front axle use when road surface traction when towing the vehicle.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-39 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting Into Four-Wheel transfer case. To help avoid High or AUTO (Automatic Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait Four-Wheel Drive) for the mode indicator lights to When Four-Wheel Drive Low is stop flashing before shifting the Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel engaged, vehicle speed should be...
Page 316 9-40 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel To help avoid damaging the Shifting into Neutral Drive Low vehicle, always wait for the mode To shift the transfer case to indicator lights to stop flashing To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: before shifting the transmission to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,...
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-41 7. If the engine is running, verify Shifting Out of Neutral the transfer case. To help avoid that the transfer case is in damaging the vehicle, always wait To shift out of N Neutral do the N (Neutral) by shifting the for the Four-Wheel Drive Low following:...
Page 318: Transfer Case)
9-42 Driving and Operating Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on (Single Speed Automatic The front axle engages and ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) on page 9 46. shift the transfer case.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-43 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE use when road surface traction message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel conditions are variable.
Page 320: Antilock Brake
9-44 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 321: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-45 Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 322: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
9-46 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) The brakes will automatically Ride Control Systems release when the accelerator pedal Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak is applied within the two second ® StabiliTrak System have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) window.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-47 StabiliTrak is on automatically If cruise control is being used when whenever the vehicle is started. To StabiliTrak activates, the cruise assist with directional control of the control automatically disengages. vehicle, the system should always The cruise control can be be left on.
Page 324 9-48 Driving and Operating system. See Traction Control Traction Control Operation Operation next for more The TCS is part of the StabiliTrak information. system. Traction control limits wheel When the TCS has been turned off, spin by reducing engine power to system noises may still be heard as the wheels (engine speed a result of the brake-traction control...
Page 325: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-49 Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak Vehicles with a locking rear axle can ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will give more traction on snow, mud,...
Page 326: Automatic Level Control
9-50 Driving and Operating The controller then sends This type of level control is fully Cruise Control signals to each shock absorber to automatic and will provide a better independently adjust the damping leveled riding position as well as WARNING level to provide the optimum better handling under a variety of vehicle ride.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-51 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Press the SET button located system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle on the steering wheel and cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, release it.
Page 328 9-52 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control Cruise Control How well the cruise control works If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is on hills depends on the vehicle already activated, already activated, speed, the load, and the steepness...
Page 329: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-53 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How the System Works There are three ways to end cruise URPA comes on automatically Systems control: when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 330: Side Blind Zone
9-54 Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very R (Reverse).
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-55 Use caution while changing lanes When the vehicle is moving forward, when towing a trailer, as the SBZA the left or right side mirror display detection zones do not change will light up if a vehicle is detected in when a trailer is towed.
Page 332 9-56 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem For cleaning instructions, see SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM To Work Properly Washing the Vehicle under UNAVAILABLE: This message Exterior Care on page 10 97. If the indicates that the SBZA system is Missed alerts can occur under DIC still displays the SIDE BLIND disabled either because the sensor...
Page 333: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-57 FCC Information Rear Vision Vehicles without Navigation System Camera (RVC) See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 17 for information The RVC system displays a view of If available, the Rear Vision Camera regarding Part 15 of the Federal the area behind the vehicle.
Page 334 9-58 Driving and Operating Vehicles with Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay that is received after screen button. The Rear Camera shifting out of R (Reverse) is System Options screen displays. approximately 10 seconds. The RVC system is designed to The delay can be canceled by help the driver when backing up by performing one of the following:...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-59 Adjusting the Brightness and Rear Parking Assist Symbols Guidelines Contrast of the Screen Unavailable error message may The RVC system has a guideline display. See Ultrasonic Parking To adjust the brightness and overlay that can help the driver align Assist on page 9 53.
Page 336 9-60 Driving and Operating RVC Location A. View displayed by the camera B. Corners of the rear bumper Displayed images may be further or A. View displayed by the camera closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects The camera is located above the which are close to either corner of license plate.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-61 When the System Does Not The RVC system display in the During any of these fault conditions, rearview mirror may turn off or not the display will be blank and the Seem To Work Properly appear as expected due to one of indicator will flash while the vehicle The RVC system might not work the following conditions.
Page 338: Recommended Fuel
9-62 Driving and Operating Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel is an important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 339: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
Driving and Operating 9-63 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any should meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the D 4814 in the United States or designed to operate on fuels that...
Page 340: Fuel Additives
9-64 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 341: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-65 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet E85 has less energy per liter ASTM Specification D 5798 or (gallon) than gasoline, so you will Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling need to refill the fuel tank more and a yellow fuel cap can use either the tank with fuel mixtures that do...
Page 342: Filling The Tank
9-66 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) WARNING This is against the law in some places. Do not re-enter the Fuel vapor burns violently and a vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep fuel fire can cause bad injuries. children away from the fuel pump; To help avoid injuries to you and never let children pump fuel.
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-67 While refueling, hang the tethered When replacing the fuel cap, WARNING fuel cap from the hook on the insert the tether in its hole before fuel door. tightening the cap. If a fire starts while you are Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it refueling, do not remove the clicks.
Page 344: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container been designed for the vehicle.
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-69 For information on equipment to Then, during the first 800 km Driving Characteristics tow a trailer, see Towing (500 mi) that a trailer is towed, and Towing Tips Equipment. do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts For information on towing a disabled Pulling a Trailer at full throttle.
Page 346 9-70 Driving and Operating Important considerations that have Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING (Continued) to do with weight: amount of experience. The combination you are driving is The weight of the trailer To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the a trailer: The weight of the trailer tongue vehicle itself.
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-71 Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a lower vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the gear before starting down a long or driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 348: Parking On Hills
9-72 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on 6. Release the brake pedal. WARNING (Continued) steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at WARNING the vehicle and the trailer can be a lower temperature than at normal damaged.
Page 349: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-73 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Trailer Towing The vehicle may also be 2. Start the engine. damaged;...
Page 350 9-74 Driving and Operating To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is the vehicle, read the information in calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer that appears has only the driver but all required later in this section.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-75 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs)
Page 352 9-76 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-77 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight allowable tongue weight for the Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross...
Page 354: Towing Equipment
9-78 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the trailer combination, fully loaded for Weight Distributing Hitch the trip, getting individual weights Vehicle's Tires Adjustment for each of these items. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see Vehicle Load...
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-79 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/ vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to Turn Signal safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is...
Page 356 9-80 Driving and Operating Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring The seven-wire harness contains headlamps as a second way to Harness Package the following trailer circuits: boost the vehicle system and charge the battery. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Electric Brake Control Dark Green: Right Stop/ Wiring Provisions Turn Signal These wiring provisions are...
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-81 When pulling a heavy trailer or a If the vehicle is equipped with an large or heavy load in stop and ITBC, the blunt cuts exist, but are go traffic. not connected further in the harness. If an aftermarket trailer When pulling a heavy trailer brake controller is installed, the or a large or heavy load in busy...
Page 358 9-82 Driving and Operating Integrated Trailer Brake anti lock brake or StabiliTrak The ITBC system is fully functional systems to activate, power sent to only when the ignition is in ON or Control System the trailer's brakes will be in RUN. automatically adjusted to minimize The ITBC system can only be used trailer wheel lock-up.
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-83 When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel to the electric trailer brakes and following: allows manual application the trailer brakes. The Trailer Brake The ITBC system is used only Control Panel is used along with the with trailers that are equipped Trailer Brake Display Page on the with electric brakes.
Page 360 9-84 Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Page can (if equipped) before the Trailer the amount of vehicle braking be displayed by performing any of Brake Display Page can be present and relative to the Trailer the following actions: displayed and Trailer Gain can Gain setting.
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-85 There is a fault present in the If the vehicle s service brakes are Use the following procedure to wiring to the electric trailer applied while using the Manual correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each brakes (a CHECK TRAILER Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer towing condition: WIRING message will also be...
Page 362 9-86 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just message will automatically turn off on the DIC, - - - - - - will below the point of trailer wheel in about ten seconds. The driver disappear if there is no lock-up, indicated by trailer can also acknowledge this message...
Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-87 2. There is an electrical fault in the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING If either the CHECK TRAILER wiring to the electric trailer message re-appears, the WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER brakes. This message will electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is continue as long as there is an vehicle side.
Page 364: Trailer Sway
9-88 Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Control (TSC) Similar Equipment Add-Ons Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) vehicle, here are some things you feature.
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-89 Follow the snow plow the weights on the vehicle's axles Say, for example, you have a 318 kg manufacturer's and the Gross Vehicle Weight (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight recommendations regarding rear Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded. of all occupants and cargo inside ballast.
Page 366 9-90 Driving and Operating Front axle reserve capacity is the In order to calculate the amount of difference between the front Gross weight any front accessory, such as Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the a snow plow, is adding to the front front axle weight of the vehicle with axle, use the following formula: full fuel and passengers.
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-91 For example, adding a 318 kg Heavier equipment can be added WARNING (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds on the front of the vehicle if it is more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the compensated for by carrying fewer If the brakes cannot work front axle.
Page 368 9-92 Driving and Operating Total vehicle reserve capacity is the The total vehicle reserve capacity Emergency Roof Lamp difference between the GVWR and for the vehicle can be found in Provisions the weight of the vehicle with full the lower right corner of the Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow fuel and passengers.
Page 369: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection Bulb Replacement ..10-38 Operating Mode ... 10-23 Halogen Bulbs ....10-38 Engine Fan .
Page 370: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-59 Jump Starting ....10-86 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 371: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle...
Page 372: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Always follow owner manual Check on page 3 44. Service Work procedures and consult the Keep a record with all parts receipts service manual for your vehicle and list the mileage and the date...
Page 373: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
Page 374 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 375: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 14. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 16. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 376 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level It is a good idea to check the engine gets above the cross-hatched oil level at each fuel fill. In order to area that shows the proper get an accurate reading, the vehicle operating range, the engine could...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine dealer or service provider on Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 378: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the OIL SOON message comes on to since the last oil change. environment. If you change your indicate that an oil change is Remember to reset the oil life own oil, be sure to drain all the oil necessary.
Page 379: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Notice: Use of the incorrect System can be reset as follows: automatic transmission fluid may Fluid damage the vehicle, and the 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with damages may not be covered by When to Check and Change the engine off.
Page 380 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 level. Perform the hot check 800 rpm) for at least 1 minute. procedure at the first opportunity. Transmission Fluid Slowly release the brake pedal. Use this cold check procedure to Notice: Too much or too check fluid level when the 5.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-13 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it 6. Perform a hot check at the back in all the way; wait first opportunity after the three seconds, and then pull it transmission reaches a normal back out again. operating temperature between 71°C to 93°C (160°F to 200°F).
Page 382: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously. Consistency (repeatable remove the engine air cleaner/filter readings) is important to maintaining from the vehicle by following proper fluid level.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-15 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ others to be burned. The air filter from the housing.
Page 384: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan hybrid supplement for more corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even information.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle WARNING nothing else needs to be added. could be damaged.
Page 386 10-18 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the WARNING coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant surge tank.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 388: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating inside the coolant surge tank The vehicle has several indicators may be lower. If the level is to warn of engine overheating. lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank There is a coolant temperature until the level reaches the FULL gauge on your vehicle's instrument...
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-21 Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, If you keep driving when the WARNING do not continue to run the engine vehicles engine is overheated,...
Page 390 10-22 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from If the overheat warning is displayed Keep a safe vehicle distance from with no sign of steam: the vehicle in front. If the warning the Engine Compartment does not come back on, continue to 1.
Page 391: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-23 Overheated Engine Engine Fan This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine. It will go Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine away as the fan clutch partially Operating Mode cooling fan, when the clutch is disengages.
Page 392: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the 4. Replace the cap and completely It is not necessary to regularly hybrid supplement for more tighten it.
Page 393: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When windshield washer fluid needs occurs, which could to be added, be sure to read the damage the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before completely full.
Page 394: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 395: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid WARNING (Continued) hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a Add brake fluid only when work is leak means that sooner or later done on the brake hydraulic the brakes will not work well.
Page 396 10-28 Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Notice Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the can badly damage brake from a sealed container. See brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 397: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-29 Battery Vehicle Storage Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the battery to keep the battery from WARNING hybrid supplement for more running down. information. Batteries have acid that can burn Extended Storage: Remove the Refer to the replacement number on you and gas that can explode.
Page 398: Four-Wheel Drive
10-30 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the Front Axle vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case When to Check and Change surface. Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly the fill plug hole, some lubricant will Refer to Maintenance Schedule on...
Page 399: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected, or an unusual 1500 Series All Except 1500 Series...
Page 400 10-32 Vehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the driven before checking the fluid vehicle should be on a level level, it may appear lower than surface. normal because fluid has traveled For the 1500 series, the proper out along the axle tubes and has level is from 1.0 mm to 19.0 mm...
Page 401: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each Be ready to apply the regular gear. The vehicle should start brake immediately if the vehicle only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). begins to move. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other 3.
Page 402: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-34 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the WARNING regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is 2.
Page 403: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 3. Turn the wiper blade assembly, Glass Replacement and pull it off of the wiper arm. 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up If the windshield or front side glass Hold the wiper arm in position and out of the park rest position.
Page 404: Headlamp Aiming
10-36 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Be placed so the headlamps are The vehicle has a visual optical The high-beam headlamps will be 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light headlamp aiming system.
Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-37 3. Record the distance from the 6. Turn on the low-beam 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw ground to the aim dot on the headlamps and place a piece of until the headlamp beam is low beam headlamp. cardboard or equivalent in front aimed to the horizontal of the headlamp not being...
Page 406: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate For the proper type of replacement on page 2 10. Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 39. If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the For any bulb changing procedure Hybrid Supplement for the bulb...
Page 407: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 4. Press the release tab, if bulb License Plate Lamp 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket has one, and turn the socket and install the new bulb. bulb socket counterclockwise to 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to remove it from the taillamp reinstall the license plate lamp.
Page 408: Electrical System
10-40 Vehicle Care Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windshield Wipers power devices in the vehicle. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one heavy snow or ice, the windshield of the identical size and rating.
Page 409: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more Breakers Fuse Block information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Notice: Spilling liquid on any hybrid supplement for more electrical component on the information.
Page 410 10-42 Vehicle Care...
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System features shown. Lamps Control Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Low-Beam Headlamp Rear Windshield Stop/Turn Lamp Engine Control Washer...
Page 412 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Liftgate Release Climate Controls Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Ignition) Airbag System Sunroof (Battery) Engine Control Module, Secondary Key Ignition System, Instrument Fuel Pump (Ignition) Theft Deterrent Panel Cluster System Not Used J-Case Usage...
Page 413: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses Cooling Fan Control Electric Running CNTRL Boards HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Air Conditioning Battery Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR...
Page 414 10-46 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Accessory Power Driver Information Outlets Center (DIC) Driver Side Power LT DR Window Circuit Interior Lamps Rear Wiper Breaker Power Door Lock 1 Cooled Seats (Unlock Feature) Harness Driver Seat Module, Connector Usage Rear Seat...
Page 416 10-48 Vehicle Care Center Instrument Top View Harness Panel Fuse Block Connector Usage The center instrument panel fuse HEADLINER Headliner Harness block is located underneath the Connector 3 instrument panel, to the left of the HEADLINER Headliner Harness steering column. Connector 2 HEADLINER Headliner Harness...
Page 417: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires Poorly maintained and impact such as when improperly used tires are hitting a pothole. Keep tires at Every new GM vehicle has dangerous. the recommended pressure. high-quality tires made by a Overloading the tires can Worn or old tires can cause a leading tire manufacturer.
Page 418: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires possible, avoid contact with particular tire's width, height, curbs, potholes, and other aspect ratio, construction type, If the vehicle has 20 inch P275/ road hazards. and service description. See the 55R20 size tires, they are Tire Size illustration later in this classified as touring tires and Tire Sidewall Labeling...
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-51 (D) Tire Identification (G) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, Number (TIN) The letters and Load Limit Maximum load and service description. See the numbers following the DOT code that can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this are the Tire Identification maximum pressure needed to section for more detail.
Page 420: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of pressure needed to support that vehicle tire engineered to Transportation) load when used as a single. For standards set by the U.S. Tire Department of Transportation information on recommended and Rim Association. (DOT) code indicates that the tire pressure see Tire Pressure (B) Tire Width The three digit...
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-53 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches. number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. width in millimeters from (F) Service Description These (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 422: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code steel wires wrapped by steel molded into the sidewall of a Definitions cords that hold the tire onto tire signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-55 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb A tire used on passenger cars that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, and some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 424 10-56 Vehicle Care Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Maximum Load on An alphanumeric code Grading Standards) A tire the Tire Load on an individual assigned to a tire indicating information system that provides tire due to curb weight, the maximum speed at which a consumers with ratings for a accessory weight, occupant...
Page 425: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-57 Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that How the vehicle is loaded have too much air, can affects vehicle handling and ride If the vehicle is a hybrid, see result in: comfort. Never load the vehicle the hybrid supplement for more with more weight than it was Unusual wear.
Page 426: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-58 Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under tire valve stem. Press the tire System inflated. gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 427: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-59 The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications The TPMS sensors monitor the air combined with the low tire pressure pressure in the tires and transmit Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a the tire pressure readings to a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for receiver located in the vehicle.
Page 428 10-60 Vehicle Care A message to check the pressure in they are cold. See Vehicle Load TPMS Malfunction Light and a specific tire displays in the Driver Limits on page 9 16, for an example Message Information Center (DIC). The low of the Tire and Loading Information The TPMS will not function properly tire pressure warning light and the...
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-61 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 430: Tire Inspection
10-62 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-63 See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) Tires on page 10 64 and Wheel page 10 57 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10 68. Limits on page 9 16. In an emergency, a cloth or a Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor paper towel can be used;...
Page 432: When It Is Time For New
10-64 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New See Tire Inspection on page 10 62 Parking for an extended period can and Tire Rotation on page 10 62 for cause flat spots on the tires that Tires additional information. may result in vibrations while driving.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-65 GM's TPC Spec number is molded WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all season Only your dealer or authorized The spare tire was developed for tread design, the TPC Spec number tire service center should use on this vehicle and will not will be followed by MS for mud and...
Page 434: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-66 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire pressure electronic systems such as antilock Uniform Tire Quality monitoring system could give an brakes, rollover airbags, traction Grading inaccurate low pressure warning if control, and electronic stability non TPC Spec rated tires are control, the performance of these Quality grades can be found installed.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-67 compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), a half (1½) times as well on the tests, and does not include or to some limited-production...
Page 436: Wheel Replacement
10-68 Vehicle Care Grades B and A represent If the vehicle vibrates when driving Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel on a smooth road, the tires and nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor higher levels of performance on wheels might need to be System (TPMS) sensors with new the laboratory test wheel than rebalanced.
Page 437: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-69 Used Replacement Wheels Notice: If the vehicle has P265/ WARNING (Continued) 70R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when WARNING of clearance can cause damage necessary. Use chains that are to the brakes, suspension, the proper size for the tires.
Page 438: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-70 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
Page 439: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-71 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire guide to assist in the placement of level place to change the tire. the wheel blocks (A). and Tools To help prevent the vehicle The equipment needed to change a...
Page 440 10-72 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the wing nut retaining To access the spare tire, refer to the the wheel blocks (C) following graphics and instructions: counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. Use the following tools: A.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-73 G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to 4. Insert the open end of the access the spare tire lock (K).
Page 442 10-74 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn 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 7.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-75 Removing the Flat Tire and The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is Installing the Spare Tire removed from the wheel. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 70 for more information.
Page 444 10-76 Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position Front Position 1500 Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Front Position 2500 Models on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-77 Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is WARNING on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (B) and both jack Raising the vehicle with the jack handle extensions (C). Attach improperly positioned can the wheel wrench (D) to the jack damage the vehicle and even handle extensions (C).
Page 446 10-78 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wheel wrench WARNING (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack In an emergency, a cloth or a completely. paper towel can be used; 11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a however, use a scraper or crisscross sequence as shown wire brush later to remove all by turning the wheel wrench...
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-79 Notice: Improperly tightened When reinstalling the regular wheel WARNING (Continued) wheel nuts can lead to brake and tire, also reinstall either the pulsation and rotor damage. To center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, after replacing. Follow the torque avoid expensive brake repairs, depending on which one the specification supplied by the...
Page 448 10-80 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire vehicle in the spare tire carrier. (Valve Stem Pointed Down) and Tools Refer to the following graphics and Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you: WARNING Hoist End of Extension Tool...
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-81 Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5.
Page 450 10-82 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3.
Page 451: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-83 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three This vehicle has an or four turns. underbody-mounted tire hoist 4. Repeat this procedure at least assembly equipped with a two times.
Page 452 10-84 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 453: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-85 13. Disconnect the jack handle 14. Turn the wheel wrench in the Full-Size Spare Tire from the jack and carefully hoist shaft hole in the bumper Your vehicle, when new, had a remove the jack. Use one hand clockwise to raise the cable fully-inflated spare tire.
Page 454: Jump Starting
10-86 Vehicle Care Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting WARNING (Continued) size spare tire than the road tires For more information about the originally installed on your vehicle. If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for exactly, some or all of these page 10 29.
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-87 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are left terminal. You should always use so the jumper cables can reach, on or plugged in during the jump these remote terminals instead but be sure the vehicles are not starting procedure, they could be of the terminals on the battery.
Page 456 10-88 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING (Continued) Overview on page 10 6 for more not have loose or missing information on the location of the insulation. If they do, you could Be sure the battery has enough remote positive (+) and remote get a shock.
Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-89 7. Do not let the other end touch Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the anything until the next step. The positive (+) terminal of the other end of the negative ( ) good battery.
Page 458 10-90 Vehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables good battery and run the from both vehicles do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Try to start the vehicle that negative ( ) cable from the had the dead battery.
Page 459: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-91 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational Towing vehicle towing: Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, What is the towing capacity of see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the the towing vehicle? Be sure to information.
Page 460 10-92 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing The repairs would not be covered Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a by the vehicle warranty. Do not Two Speed Automatic Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and tow the vehicle with all four Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a wheels on the ground.
Page 461 Vehicle Care 10-93 4. Shift the transfer case to 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF WARNING N (Neutral). See See and remove the key Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed steering wheel will still turn. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Automatic Transfer Case) on After towing, see Shifting Out of vehicle's transfer case into page 9 42 or Four-Wheel Drive...
Page 462 10-94 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Front Towing The repairs would not be covered Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a by the vehicle warranty. Never Two Speed Automatic (Front Wheels Off the Ground) tow the vehicle with the rear Transfer Case Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and wheels on the ground.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-95 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off WARNING following the manufacturer's the Ground) instructions. Shifting a four-wheel-drive 8. Release the parking brake only vehicle's transfer case into after the vehicle being towed is N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle firmly attached to the towing to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 464 10-96 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a WARNING See Parking Brake on Two Speed Automatic page 9 45. Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 465: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-97 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe for of paint and decals. painted surfaces to remove foreign Exterior Care matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild...
Page 466 10-98 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright detergent. Wash the windshield a tire dressing, always wipe off Metal Parts thoroughly when cleaning the any overspray from all painted blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and surfaces on the vehicle. Regularly clean bright metal parts a buildup of vehicle wash/wax with water or chrome polish on Wheels and Trim...
Page 467 Vehicle Care 10-99 Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.
Page 468: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Interior Care Cleaners may contain solvents that A concentrated soap solution will can become concentrated in the leave a residue that creates To prevent dirt particle abrasions, interior. Before using cleaners, read streaks and attracts dirt. Do not regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-101 Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a Use a soft microfiber cloth to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being...
Page 470: Floor Mats
10-102 Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor visibility through the windshield mats were designed for the WARNING...
Page 471: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Your vehicle is an important Recommended Fluids and investment. This section describes Lubricants ....11-13 the required maintenance for the Maintenance Replacement vehicle.
Page 472 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the The Tire Rotation and Required The Additional Required Services importance of providing Services are the responsibility of the Normal are for vehicles that: competitively priced maintenance vehicle owner. It is recommended to Carry passengers and cargo and repair services.
Page 473: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 The Additional Required Services Maintenance WARNING Severe are for vehicles that are: Schedule Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Performing maintenance work can in hot weather. Owner Checks and Services be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform Mainly driven in hilly or At Each Fuel Stop maintenance work only if the...
Page 474 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10 97.
Page 475 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect steering, Check automatic transmission Visually inspect gas strut for suspension, and chassis shift lock control function. See signs of wear, cracks, or other components for damaged, loose, Automatic Transmission Shift damage. Check the hold open or missing parts or signs of Lock Control Function Check on ability of the strut.
Page 476 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 477 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance b) Or every four years, whichever d) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal page 10 16. c) Do not directly power wash the a) Check all fuel and vapor lines transfer case output seals.
Page 478 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 479: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
Page 480: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 481 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 482 11-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 483: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 484 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, with Four-Wheel Drive) in Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, with Four-Wheel Drive) in Canada 89021678).
Page 485: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 486: Maintenance Records
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 487 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 488 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 489: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 490: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 491 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 492: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 493: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 to GMC. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-15...
Page 494 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 495: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 496: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 S. de R.L. de C.V. impaired and who use Text www.gmc.ca Customer Assistance Center Telephones (TTYs), GMC has Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 1-800-263-3777 (English) TTY equipment available at its Col. Granada 1-800-263-7854 (French) Customer Assistance Center.
Page 497: Online Owner Center
GMC Owner Centre (Canada) maintenance services for information, and more. gmcowner.ca your vehicle. Storage for online service and Take a trip to the GMC Owner maintenance records. Centre: GMC dealer locator for service Chat live with online help nationwide. representatives.
Page 498: Program
GM Mobility Assistance have the following information the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Center at 1-800-323-9935. ready: GMC and General Motors of Text Telephone (TTY) users, Canada Limited reserve the right to Your name, home address, and call 1-800-833-9935.
Page 499 Customer Information 13-7 Emergency Tow From a Public Trip Interruption Benefits and GMC and General Motors of Road or Highway: Tow to the Assistance: If your trip is Canada Limited reserve the right to nearest GMC dealer for warranty interrupted due to a warranty...
Page 500 13-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Alternative Service: If Services Specific to Assistance: Must be over assistance cannot be provided Canadian Purchased Vehicles 250 kilometres from where your right away, the Roadside Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement trip was started to qualify. Assistance advisor may give is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 501: Program
Customer Information 13-9 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by request an appointment.
Page 502 13-10 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of...
Page 503: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-11 Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Page 504 13-12 Customer Information Vehicle license plate number. Some insurance companies will not If a Crash Occurs specify aftermarket collision parts. Vehicle make, model, and If there has been an injury, call When purchasing insurance, we model year. emergency services for help. Do not recommend that you ensure that the leave the scene of a crash until all Vehicle Identification...
Page 505: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-13 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 506: Reporting Safety Defects
13-14 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 507: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-GMC-8782 performance and how it is driven. (1-800-462-8782), or write: For example, the vehicle uses GMC Customer Assistance Center computer modules to monitor and P.O. Box 33172 control engine and transmission Detroit, MI 48232-5172...
Page 508: Event Data Recorders
13-16 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 509: Onstar
Customer Information 13-17 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash-like situations.
Page 510 13-18 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 511: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 512: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 513 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 514: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be OnStar ready.
Page 515: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
Page 516 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 17 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 517 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 518 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy OnStar Message The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com.
Page 519 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-97 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-36 Interior .
Page 520 INDEX Auxiliary Break-In, New Vehicle ..9-21 Carbon Monoxide Devices ..... . .7-31 Bulb Replacement .
Page 521 INDEX Circuit Breakers ....10-41 Cover Distracted Driving ....9-2 Cleaning Cargo ......4-2 Dome Lamps .
Page 522 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Control System ....8-4 Gauge ..... .5-17 Engine .
Page 523 INDEX Front Fog Lamp Fuses General Information Light ......5-29 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 524 INDEX Heated Mirrors ....2-19 LATCH System Heater Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ....10-86 Engine .
Page 525: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Ride Control System ..5-44 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-18 Maintenance Security ..... .5-28 Tire .
Page 526 INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-45 Online Owner Center ..13-5 Navigation Park ® OnStar ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 527 INDEX Power Rear Side Window Antenna . . . 7-14 Door Locks ....2-8 Rear Storage ....4-2 Radio Frequency Mirrors .
Page 528 i-10 INDEX Replacement Bulbs ... 10-39 Roads Safety Defects Reporting Replacement Parts Driving, Wet ....9-12 Canadian Government .
Page 529 INDEX i-11 Security Shifting Steps Light ......5-28 Into Park ..... .9-27 Power Assist .
Page 530 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Tow/Haul Mode ....9-36 If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-70 Tow/Haul Mode Light ..5-26 Tachometer .
Page 531 INDEX i-13 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..9-88 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-53 Vehicle Tow Mirrors ....2-17 Uniform Tire Quality Canadian Owners .
Page 532 i-14 INDEX Wheels Windshield Alignment and Tire Wiper/Washer ....5-5 Warning Balance ....10-68 Winter Brake System Light .

GMC Yukon 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 Gmc Yukon/Yukon Xl Owner Manual

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