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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 GMC Canyon Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 3 2015 GMC Canyon Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
Danger, Warnings, and quick reference. this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Canadian Vehicle Owners GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON Warning messages found on vehicle are trademarks and/or service Propriétaires Canadiens...
Page 5: Index
Introduction Symbols : Charging System Warning : Cruise Control The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. text. Symbols are shown along with : Exterior Lamps the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Driver Information Center Adjustment ....1-10 (DIC) (Uplevel) ... . . 1-18 Interior Lighting .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 8. Exterior Lamp Controls on 16. Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. page 5-3 (If Equipped). 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Driver Information Center (DIC) Equipped).
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 19. Auxiliary Jack on page 7-15. Initial Drive USB Port on page 7-13. Information 20. Shift Lever. See Automatic This section provides a brief Transmission on page 9-30 or overview about some of the Manual Transmission on important features that may or may page 9-35.
Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-4. the following: Remote Vehicle Start Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 11 In Brief Windows Press the switch to lower the Seat Adjustment window. Pull the switch up to raise Power Windows Manual Seats it. See Windows on page 2-16. Express Windows If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch.
Page 12 In Brief Power Seats Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seat, if equipped: If equipped, press and hold the top To recline: of the control to increase lumbar Move the seat forward or 1. Lift the lever. support. Press and hold the bottom rearward by sliding the control 2.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Heated Seats Press to heat the driver or position: passenger cushion and seatback. 1. Lift the lever fully without The indicator light comes on when applying pressure to the this feature is on. seatback.
Page 14: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-14. Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror United States attachments could decrease mirror performance.
Page 15 1-10 In Brief Power Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.
Page 16: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Tilt and Telescoping Steering Interior Lighting Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Wheel Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. 1.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief For more information, see Dome AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer Lamps on page 6-7. headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: Exterior Lighting Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps The windshield wiper/washer lever Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps is on the right side of the steering : Turns on the parking lamps...
Page 18: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Controls intermittent wipes, then turn These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less Climate Control System frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
Page 19 1-14 In Brief Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode 1. Fan Control 8. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) The Range Selection Mode switch 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls is on the automatic transmission See Climate Control Systems on shift lever.
Page 20 In Brief 1-15 As an example, when 5 (Fifth) Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel gear is selected, 1 (First) through Drive): This setting is ideal for use 5 (Fifth) gears are available. when road surface traction conditions are variable. 2.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features MEDIA: Press to change the audio See Storing Radio Station Presets source between USB, AUX, and under AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. ® Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. Infotainment System Setting the Clock : Press to go to the Home Page. See Clock on page 5-4.
Page 22: Storage
In Brief 1-17 For more information refer to: The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Cruise Control must be paired with the in-vehicle www.siriusxm.com or call Bluetooth system before it can be 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). used in the vehicle. Not all phones www.xmradio.ca or call will support all functions.
Page 23 1-18 In Brief SET : Press briefly to set the : Use the band to scroll speed and activate cruise control. through the items in each menu. If cruise control is already active, 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC use to decrease vehicle speed.
Page 24 In Brief 1-19 Forward Collision Alert departs the lane, the light will The vehicle may have accessory change to amber and flash. In power outlets: (FCA) System addition, beeps will sound. On the center stack below the If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) climate control system, reduce the harm caused by...
Page 25: Maintenance
1-20 In Brief Performance and Press again to turn on both stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended systems. go off in Maintenance pressure shown on the Tire and instrument cluster. Loading Information label. See StabiliTrak will automatically turn on Traction Control/ Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-15.
Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 The oil life system can also be reset Avoid idling the engine for long as follows: New GMC owners are automatically periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with When road and weather Program.
Page 27: Onstar
1-22 In Brief See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription.
Page 28: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-13 Keys Power Mirrors .
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally...
Page 30: Information
Keys, Doors, and Windows The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN;...
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If equipped, is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may using the RKE transmitter.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: signal lamps flash twice to indicate the Vehicle unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed Personalization on page 5-40. to this vehicle will work. If a If enabled through the DIC, the transmitter is lost or stolen, a exterior lamps may turn on.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control Remote Vehicle Start system malfunction and the If equipped, the engine can be malfunction indicator lamp is on. started from outside of the vehicle. The engine will turn off during a The climate controls and rear remote vehicle start if: window defogger may also...
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start Warning (Continued) parking lamps will turn on. The To cancel a remote start, do one of doors will be locked and the the following: passengers should wear climate control system may safety belts properly and the come on.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock a door from the Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti outside press on the Lockout feature has been turned off. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the When is pressed on the power...
Page 36: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection The doors will lock automatically When locking is requested with the when all doors are closed, the driver door open and the key in the ignition is on, and the shift lever is ignition, all the doors will lock and moved out of P (Park) for automatic then the driver door will unlock.
Page 37: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Open the tailgate by lifting up on its To remove the tailgate: handle while pulling the tailgate down. Tailgate To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. Warning After closing the tailgate, pull it back It is extremely dangerous to ride to be sure it latches securely.
Page 38: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured open, lift the right edge of the during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.
Page 39: Immobilizer Operation
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The theft-deterrent alarm system will To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation not arm if the doors are locked with accident: the key. Lock the vehicle after all If the driver door is opened without occupants have left the vehicle first unlocking with the RKE and all doors are closed.
Page 40: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. keys. Up to eight keys can be Convex Mirrors programmed for the vehicle.
Page 41: Heated Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Using hood-mounted air deflectors 2. Press the arrows on the control Heated Mirrors and add-on convex mirror pad to move each mirror in the If equipped, the rear window attachments could decrease mirror desired direction. defogger also heats the outside performance.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Using the Outside Mirror with a long distance away, the image Mirror the Blind Spot Mirror in the main mirror is small and 1. Set the main mirror so that the near the inboard edge of the side of the vehicle can just be mirror.
Page 43: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped, push the tab forward for Interior Rearview Mirrors daytime use and pull it rearward for Warning nighttime use to avoid glare from Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless the headlamps from behind.
Page 44: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 The vehicle aerodynamics are Press the switch down to lower the designed to improve fuel economy window, and pull the switch to raise performance. This may result in a the window. pulsing sound when either rear Express-Down/Up Windows window is down and the front windows are up.
Page 45 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ to normal operation once the object Rear Window Lockout (Crew ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ or condition is removed. Cab Only) START. If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window 3.
Page 46: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Rear Windows Sun Visors Sliding Rear Window Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod. If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to...
Page 47 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 48: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-14 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 49: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 50: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Head Restraints The head restraint can be folded Front Seats forward to allow for better visibility Crew Cab when the rear seat is unoccupied. Seat Adjustment To fold the head restraint, press the The vehicle s rear seats have head button on the side of the head restraints in the outboard seating Warning...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment 1. Pull the handle at the front of Power Lumbar the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.
Page 52 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Warning Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Sitting in a reclined position when stop or crash. That could cause the vehicle is in motion can be injury to the person sitting there. dangerous.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2. Move the seatback to the If equipped, the buttons are on the Warning (Continued) desired position, and then center stack. To operate, the engine release the lever to lock the must be running. especially for long periods of seatback in place.
Page 54: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Remote Start Auto Heated Rear Seats Seats Rear Seats (Crew Cab) During a remote start, the heated seats can be turned on On crew cab models, the rear automatically. The heated seats are seatbacks can be folded forward. canceled when the ignition is turned on.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 4. Reconnect the center safety belt Warning latch plate to the mini-buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not If either seatback is not locked, it twisted. could move forward in a sudden 5. Push and pull on the latch plate stop or crash.
Page 56: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 57: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 58: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 59 3-12 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt passenger belt is pulled out all height adjuster, move it to the the way, the child restraint height that is right for you. See locking feature may be engaged.
Page 60: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pushing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
Page 61: Safety Belt Use During
3-14 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Safety Belt Use During Guides Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, Warning including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to A safety belt that is not properly be seriously injured if they do not worn may not provide the wear safety belts.
Page 62: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-15 The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Warning to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Do not bleach or dye safety belts. belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a It may severely weaken them.
Page 63: Airbag System
3-16 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on inspected and any necessary airbags: the instrument panel for the front replacements made as soon as outboard passenger.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 65: Where Are The Airbags
3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side center of the steering wheel.
Page 66: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-19 When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into This vehicle is equipped with that person causing severe injury airbags. See Airbag System on or even death. The path of an page 3-16.
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag
3-20 Seats and Restraints It depends on what is hit, the A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 68: What Will You See After An
Seats and Restraints 3-21 first and second rows. The rollover several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued) capable roof-rail airbags are airbags, see Where Are the designed to help reduce the risk of Airbags? on page 3-18. airbag inflates, then get fresh air full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door.
Page 69: Passenger Sensing
3-22 Seats and Restraints parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing Warning If you do not get them, the System airbag system will not be there A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another The vehicle has a passenger the airbags may have also crash.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints 3-23 word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) on and off, will be visible. See the front. This is because the risk to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the rear-facing child is so great, inflate under some unusual on page 5-14.
Page 71 3-24 Seats and Restraints The system determines that an The passenger sensing system is Warning infant is present in a rear-facing designed to turn on the front infant seat. outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The system determines that a comes on and stays on, it means person of adult size is sitting...
Page 72 Seats and Restraints 3-25 4. Reinstall the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit, secure properly in the seat. Use the following the directions provided the child in the child restraint in a following steps to allow the system by the child restraint rear seat position in the vehicle, and to detect that person and enable the...
Page 73: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-26 Seats and Restraints then buckle the belt again Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an without pulling the belt out all object, such as a briefcase, System Operation the way. handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device, is put on 6.
Page 74: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-27 purchase a service manual, see Adding Equipment to the panel, any of the airbag modules, Service Publications Ordering ceiling or pillar garnish trim, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Information on page 13-11. overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag Warning wiring.
Page 75: Airbag System Check
3-28 Seats and Restraints deployment of the passenger Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need sensing system from properly regularly scheduled maintenance or turning off the passenger airbag(s). replacement.
Page 76: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-29 If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 77 3-30 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, restrained in a rear seating position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people...
Page 78: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be the way back into the retractor, Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. but it cannot do this if it is protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 79 3-32 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-33 weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular For most basic types of child...
Page 81: Child Restraint Systems
3-34 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 the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 82: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 83 3-36 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children aged If the vehicle does not have a rear Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in seat that will accommodate a a rear seating position. rear-facing child restraint, a system is fail-safe. No one can rear-facing child restraint should not Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not...
Page 84: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-37 When securing a child restraint in a properly secure any child restraint in Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the the vehicle even when no child is instructions that came with the child in it. A rear-facing or forward-facing restraint to make sure it is child restraint can be installed in Lower Anchors and...
Page 85 3-38 Seats and Restraints Booster seats use the vehicle s The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors safety belts to secure the child in be used until the combined weight the booster seat. If the manufacturer of the child plus the child restraint is recommends that the booster seat 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment hook (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
Page 87 3-40 Seats and Restraints A child restraint in the rear center For extended cab models with rear For extended cab models without seating position must be installed seats, there are exposed metal rear seats, there is a top tether with safety belts as it is not lower anchors for each rear seating anchor provided for the front equipped with lower LATCH...
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Crew Cab Extended Cab with Rear Seats Extended Cab without Rear Seats The top tether anchors in a crew The top tether anchors in an The top tether anchor in an cab model are on the back wall extended cab model are loops near extended cab without rear seats is a behind each rear seating position.
Page 89 3-42 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and...
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Crew Cab 3. If the child restraint Caution manufacturer's instructions 1. When installing a rear-facing recommend that the top tether child restraint, it may be Do not let the LATCH be attached, attach the top necessary to move the front seat attachments rub against the tether to the top tether forward to properly install per the...
Page 91 3-44 Seats and Restraints 3.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the If the position you are using tether over the seatback.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-45 tether, route the tether and pull on the seatback to and forth. There should be no around the sides of the make sure it is secured more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of head restraint. properly. movement for proper installation.
Page 93 3-46 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) right rear seating position using Do not let anyone ride in the front top tether will not be able to be the seat cushion extension. Only passenger seat when a properly tightened. See install a booster seat in either rear rear-facing child restraint is instructions below for how to...
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-47 When installing a rear-facing child restraint in the right rear seating position, move the front seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback forward to properly install the child restraint. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4, Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.
Page 95 3-48 Seats and Restraints 4. If the child restraint manufacturer at the top of the seatback for the 8. Always reinstall the headrest recommends that the top tether opposite rear seating before the seating position is be attached, adjust the top position (3).
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-49 The vehicle has a front outboard 2.1. Route the top tether Warning (Continued) passenger frontal airbag and a according to your child passenger sensing system. The restraint instructions and Even if the passenger sensing passenger sensing system is the following instructions: system has turned off the right designed to turn off the front...
Page 97 3-50 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Attach the top tether hook Warning (Continued) to the metal wire on the lower inboard side of the drive until the head restraints for cab wall directly behind the all occupants are installed and front passenger seat. adjusted properly.
Page 98: Storage Compartments
Seats and Restraints 3-51 2. Press the button on the side of 1. Insert the posts into the holes in the head restraint post at the top the top of the seatback. The of the seatback and pull up on notch on the post should face the head restraint.
Page 99: Replacing Latch System
3-52 Seats and Restraints see the instructions in Securing Replacing LATCH System a Child Restraint with the LATCH Parts After a Crash System earlier in this section. 4. Always reinstall the headrest Warning before the seating position is used by another occupant. A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 100: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be position is not suitable for child attached. When securing a child restraint in a restraint installation.
Page 101 3-54 Seats and Restraints child restraint. Also use the seat Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) cushion extension for booster seats that extend past the front A rear-facing or forward-facing front outboard passenger seat. edge of the seat cushion. child restraint can be installed in The passenger could be seriously the right rear seating position injured or killed in a sudden stop...
Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-55 4. Put the child restraint on 6. Pick up the latch plate, and run the seat. the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through When installing a rear-facing or around the restraint. The child child restraint, move the front restraint instructions will show seat all the way forward and tilt...
Page 103 3-56 Seats and Restraints 7. Push the latch plate into the 8. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 9. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-57 10. Tighten the top tether. See System) on page 3-37 for additional Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors and Tethers for information on installing the Children (LATCH System) on Children (LATCH System) on headrest properly. page 3-37. page 3-37.
Page 105 3-58 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on 8. Tighten the top tether. See the buckle so that the safety belt Lower Anchors and Tethers for could be quickly unbuckled if Children (LATCH System) on necessary. page 3-37. 9. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 106: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front outboard is off.
Page 107 3-60 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a when you start the vehicle. See position without a top tether anchor Passenger Airbag Status if a national or local law requires Indicator on page 5-14. that the top tether be anchored, or if 2.
Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-61 8. Tighten the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. 9. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back...
Page 109 3-62 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Page 110: Glove Box
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Crew Cab Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 111: Sunglasses Storage
Storage Sunglasses Storage Underseat Storage Center Console Storage Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model If equipped, sunglasses storage is There is storage under the armrest Similar on the overhead console. Press on in the center console. Press the If equipped, there is storage under the cover and release to access.
Page 112 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-13 High-Beam On Light ..5-24 Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-24 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder .
Page 113: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Messages ....5-36 Wheel Airbag System Messages ..5-36 Steering Wheel Security Messages .
Page 114: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls LO: Use for slow wipes. wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had If equipped, the infotainment system been activated. See Washer Fluid can be operated by using the on page 10-20 for information on steering wheel controls.
Page 115: Compass
Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking The compass system is designed to 4. Press the MENU knob to go to operate for a certain number of the next value. After the last If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ miles or degrees of turn before value is selected, the system will OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, needing a signal from the GPS...
Page 116: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date with To set the date: Power Outlets Touchscreen Controls 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Accessory power outlets can be button from the Home Page, To set the time: used to plug in electrical equipment, then press Time and Date.
Page 117 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning Caution be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the Leaving electrical equipment the equipment. See Add-On outlets. Do not leave electrical plugged in for an extended period Electrical Equipment on page 9-66.
Page 118: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 119: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster (Base Level) English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 120: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 121 5-10 Instruments and Controls Info app. This is where you can Cluster Menu Phone view the selected Driver There is an interactive display area Press to select the Phone app, Information Center (DIC) in the center of the instrument displays. See Driver Information then press to enter the Phone cluster.
Page 122: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Tachometer Units: Press while Units is displayed to enter the Units menu. The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine Choose U.S. or metric units by vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per pressing while the desired item is per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 123: Fuel Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to stabilize after the ignition is gauge indicates about how much turned on, and goes back to fuel is left in the tank. empty when the ignition is An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off.
Page 124: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder There is a passenger safety belt Light reminder light near the passenger There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on cluster.
Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Indicator on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 126: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 as a system check. Then, after a check to show the light is working. Warning several more seconds, the status It should go out when the engine is indicator will light either ON or OFF, started. If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol, to let If the light stays on or comes on...
Page 127 5-16 Instruments and Controls maintain a clean environment. The Caution Caution (Continued) malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not ON/RUN, as a check to show it is with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs soon as it is possible. light off. Depending on where you live, your If the light continues to flash, find a Check that good quality fuel is...
Page 129: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake while the engine is off. See your system warning light also comes on Light dealer for assistance in verifying when the parking brake is set. The proper operation of the light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists...
Page 130: Up-Shift Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light comes on while driving, Up-Shift Light (Manual Warning (Continued) stop as soon as it is safely possible Transmission) and turn off the vehicle. Then start the road and carefully stopped, the engine again to reset the have the vehicle towed for system.
Page 131: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on Vehicle Ahead Indicator page 9-44. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul If equipped, this indicator will Mode feature, this light comes on display green when a vehicle is when the Tow/Haul Mode has been detected ahead and amber when activated.
Page 132: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 133: Tire Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) Caution (Continued) and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also StabiliTrak system is actively display. See Tire Messages on oil low can also damage the working.
Page 134: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 could be low on oil and might have The low fuel warning light comes on Security Light some other system problem. See and a chime sounds when the your dealer. vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the Low Fuel Warning Light fuel tank.
Page 135: High-Beam On Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 136: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Information Displays DIC Buttons Cluster) Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press problem is detected.
Page 137 5-26 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded Timer: To start the timer, press since the last time this menu item SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. Press MENU on the turn signal was reset. This number reflects only The display will show the amount of lever until the TRIP menu displays.
Page 138 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Information Menu The Oil Life display must be reset Battery Voltage: Displays the after each oil change. Do not reset current battery voltage, if equipped. (VEHICLE) Items the Oil Life display accidentally at Battery voltage changes are normal Press MENU on the turn signal any time other than when the oil has while driving.
Page 139: (Dic) (Uplevel)
5-28 Instruments and Controls ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) When viewing best AFE, a several second press and hold of SET/CLR Items will reset the best value. The best This menu is only available on some value will show - - - until the vehicles.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls 5-29 DIC Info Page Options DIC Info Pages that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions The info pages on the DIC can be The following is the list of all change. turned on or off through the possible DIC info page displays.
Page 141 5-30 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the last reset. Reset the average speed the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four by pressing SET/CLR when it is message will appear on the display. tires.
Page 142: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 The display provides information on Battery Voltage: Displays the Vehicle Messages how current driving behavior affects current battery voltage, if equipped. Messages displayed on the DIC the running average and how well Battery voltage changes are normal indicate the status of the vehicle or recent driving compares to the best while driving.
Page 143: Battery Voltage And Charging
5-32 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the displays if there is a problem with VEHICLE brake fluid level is low;...
Page 144: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST obstructions, and close the door normal, the air conditioning again. Check to see if the message compressor turns back on. You can This message may be displayed still appears on the DIC. continue to drive your vehicle. when there is a problem with the If this message continues to appear, brake boost assist system.
Page 145: Engine Oil Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls and turn off the vehicle as soon as it message remains on, take the Engine Power Messages is safe to do so to avoid severe vehicle to your dealer for service. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED damage. This message clears when See Engine Oil on page 10-8.
Page 146: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY FORWARD COLLISION This message displays and a chime ALERT OFF may sound if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote Refuel as soon as possible.
Page 147: Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM again. If this message still comes See Traction Control/Electronic on, it means there is a problem. You Stability Control on page 9-42. If this UNAVAILABLE should see your dealer for service. message continues to be displayed If your vehicle has the Lane The vehicle is safe to drive;...
Page 148: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Steering System Tire Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Messages If equipped with the Tire Pressure SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM STEERING ASSIST IS message displays when the system REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE If equipped with the Tire Pressure is relearning the tire positions on Monitor System (TPMS), this your vehicle.
Page 149: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO AIR TO TIRE NEUTRAL 4WD OFF If equipped with the Tire Pressure If a four-wheel drive shift into If equipped with four-wheel drive, Monitor System (TPMS), this Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, this message displays when the message displays when the...
Page 150: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder TO XXX ENGINE Messages If a four-wheel drive shift out of This message displays and a chime ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, may sound if the transmission fluid WITH CARE but the vehicle speed is too high, in the vehicle gets hot.
Page 151: Vehicle Personalization
5-40 Instruments and Controls Return to Factory Settings Vehicle 3. Press BACK on the faceplate Software Information or the screen button to return Personalization to the previous menu or exit. Detailed information for each menu Use the audio system controls to follows.
Page 152 Instruments and Controls 5-41 To enable valet mode: Manage Settings Change PIN 1. Enter a four-digit code on the Press and the following may This allows the Personal keypad. display: Identification Number (PIN) to be changed. See Teen Driver on 2.
Page 153 5-42 Instruments and Controls Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume Auto Fan Max Speed This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum This feature will set the maximum See Manage Favorites in Radio startup volume. If the vehicle is auto fan speed.
Page 154 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Auto Door Unlock Lighting Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Delayed Door Lock Select and the following may Select and the following may display: display: Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Vehicle Locator Lights Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the Exit Lighting Remote Lock Feedback...
Page 155 5-44 Instruments and Controls Select All Doors or Driver Door. Pair New Device Voice Mail Numbers Select to pair a new device. See This feature displays the voice mail Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Pairing under Bluetooth number for all connected phones. If equipped and turned on, this (Overview) on page 7-25 or To change the voice mail number,...
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Confidence Threshold Mode Return to Factory Settings This feature allows the adjustment Select to change the display Select and the following may of the sensitivity of the speech screen mode. display: recognition system. Select Auto, Day, or Night. Restore Vehicle Settings Select Confirm More or Calibrate Touchscreen...
Page 157 5-46 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 158: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
Page 159: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamps Off (Headlamps): Turns on the turns on the headlamps at normal headlamps together with the parking Reminder brightness, together with the lamps and instrument panel lights. following: A reminder chime sounds when the When the headlamps are turned on headlamps or parking lamps are Parking Lamps while the vehicle is on, the...
Page 160: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting When the high-beam headlamps are Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior on, this indicator light on the lamp control to the off position and Lamps (DRL) instrument cluster will also be on. then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when DRL can make it easier for others to Flash-to-Pass...
Page 161: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting The system may also turn on the The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps when driving through a turns off when the exterior lamp parking garage or tunnel. control is turned to or the ignition is off. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp Lights On with Wipers system comes on immediately.
Page 162: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane Fog Lamps change the arrows flash rapidly or Signals do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
Page 163: Interior Lighting
Lighting When the headlamps are changed Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp to high beam, the fog lamps go off. When the high-beam headlamps are Instrument Panel turned off, the fog lamps will come Illumination Control on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
Page 164: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The rear reading lamps, if equipped, are in the headliner. The interior lamps control in the The front reading lamps, (Reading Lamps): Press overhead console controls both the if equipped, are in the overhead to turn each lamp on or off. front and rear interior lamps.
Page 165: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly The interior lamps, headlamps, to quickly bring the charge back up. Entry Lighting parking lamps, back-up lamps, and When the state of charge is high, license plate lamps come on when the voltage is lowered slightly to The vehicle has an illuminated entry...
Page 166: Battery Power Protection
Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome and by balancing the generator's output reading lamps, if they are left on for and the vehicle's electrical needs. more than 10 minutes after the It can increase engine idle speed to ignition is turned off.
Page 167 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 168 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-25 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) ..7-26 Bluetooth (Infotainment Base radio information is included in Controls - Base Connected this manual.
Page 169: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature advance so they can be called features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to easily by pressing a single distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's button or by using a single voice functions when driving.
Page 170 Infotainment System (Favorite Pages) Press to scroll down through the favorite pages for each source. 2. Favorites/Soft Keys Press to select favorite stations. Press and hold to save favorite stations. Press to select a screen button when displayed. (Favorite Pages) Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source.
Page 171: Home Page
Infotainment System 5. MEDIA Various functions are disabled when BACK the vehicle is moving. Press to change the audio Press to return to the source between USB, AUX, AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen previous screen in and Bluetooth Audio, icon to display the active source a menu.
Page 172 Infotainment System SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS Valet Mode: Software Information (If screen icon to display the Settings Equipped): Press the MENU knob Using the circular numeric keypad, main page. See Setting Radio to select Save Vehicle Info to USB. enter a four-digit code: Preferences following.
Page 173: Software Updates
Website Information Select Cancel or Confirm. the volume is adjusted to this level. In the U.S., see www.gmc.com Clear All Private Data (If To set the maximum startup volume, Equipped): This option clears all Turn the MENU knob to increase or In Canada, see www.gmc.gm.ca...
Page 174: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU Radio Press the MENU knob and the knob to highlight. Turn the following radio settings may display: MENU knob to scroll through the AM-FM Radio Tone Settings: options. Press the MENU knob Bass, Midrange, and Treble: to select.
Page 175: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Turn the MENU knob to highlight can be stored in each favorite page SiriusXM is a satellite radio service and press the MENU knob to select. and the number of favorites can based in the 48 contiguous United be set.
Page 176: Radio Reception
Infotainment System Radio Reception things like storms and power lines Multi-Band Antenna interfere with radio reception. When Frequency interference and static The multi-band antenna is on the this happens, try reducing the treble can occur during normal radio roof of the vehicle. The antenna is on the radio.
Page 177 7-10 Infotainment System A phone or tablet with Internet Using the iPhone The login screen may display on the connection and the Pandora device. 1. Plug the device into the USB application installed is required. port. The phone screen must be Pandora Menus Personal cell phone data plans are unlocked.
Page 178 Infotainment System 7-11 Pandora Skip Limit 3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try (Bookmarks): When selected to connect the device again. See during a track, a choice displays to Pandora limits the number of skips Bluetooth (Overview) on bookmark the artist or track. This allowed on their service.
Page 179 7-12 Infotainment System For an iPhone, check that the Connection between phone and Action Unavailable. Please Check USB cable is connected to the radio lost. Device Connection: A few USB port and the screen is conditions for loss of Internet An iPhone is connected to both unlocked.
Page 180: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-13 Audio Players While the USB source is active, EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this press the corresponding faceplate feature adjusts the equalizer button for the icons on the screen to settings. See EQ (Equalizer) USB Port operate USB function: Settings in AM-FM Radio on page 7-7.
Page 181 7-14 Infotainment System There may be problems with The device battery recharges EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. feature adjusts the Equalizer following situations: When the vehicle is off while a settings.
Page 182: Auxiliary Jack
Infotainment System 7-15 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Possible auxiliary audio sources and press to select an album and press to select a genre include: name to view a list of all songs name to view a list of artists of Laptop computer on the album.
Page 183: Bluetooth Audio
7-16 Infotainment System AUX Menu Bluetooth Audio 2. Once paired, go into the audio application from the Home Page Press the MENU knob to display the If equipped, music may be played or via the application tray. Select AUX menu and the following may from a paired Bluetooth device.
Page 184: Navigation Onstar ® System
Infotainment System 7-17 All devices launch audio differently. Navigation Press the button below the MUTE When selecting Bluetooth Audio as screen button to mute the a source, the radio may show as navigation directions. The previous ® OnStar System paused on the screen. Press play audio selection will play.
Page 185 7-18 Infotainment System Route Preview Route Preview While on the current maneuver, the PREV screen button is Repeat hidden. If on the last maneuver, When the system is downloading a the NEXT screen button is route, the only option available is hidden.
Page 186: Voice Recognition
Infotainment System 7-19 When voice recognition is Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to started from the speak commands for completing the infotainment screen, the If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except selections and visual dialog for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad, content are displayed on...
Page 187 7-20 Infotainment System There are two voice prompt modes selection was made through a voice Helpful Hints for Speaking supported: command. Once the system is able Commands to complete the task, or the session Long verbal prompts: The longer Voice recognition can understand is terminated, the voice recognition prompts provide more commands that are either naturally...
Page 188 Infotainment System 7-21 prompted causes a need for an a phone call is requested and will current voice recognition event and respond with questions until enough plays the prompt Make your immediate reply, select again details are gathered. selection from the list using and wait for the beep.
Page 189 7-22 Infotainment System voice recognition was initiated, the Switch to XM : Switch bands to Voice Recognition for Audio Help pop-up will either display on SiriusXM and tune to the last My Media the instrument cluster or the SiriusXM channel. If browsing My Media when infotainment screen.
Page 190 Infotainment System 7-23 Play Genre <genre name> : Play Episode : Begin a dialog to content in a different way than Begin playback of the media enter a specific name. smaller amounts. The system may selection identified in the command. limit the options of voice recognition Play Episode <episode by not allowing selection of song...
Page 191 7-24 Infotainment System The restriction is that the command The access commands for playlists, Pair Phone : Begins the Play Song must be spoken first; artists, and genres are prohibited Bluetooth pairing process. Follow the system will then ask for the song after the number of this type of instructions on the radio display.
Page 192: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-25 Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Warning (Continued) If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) Taking your eyes off the road too Review the controls and long or too often could cause a Instructions for using the cell phone operation of the infotainment crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 193: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
7-26 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Noise: The system may not Bluetooth (Infotainment recognize voice commands if there Controls - Base Radio) Infotainment System Controls is too much background noise, such as noise from open windows or loud For information about how to For information about how to talking inside the vehicle.
Page 194 Infotainment System 7-27 Pairing Information Pairing a Phone or Device on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. If a six Up to five cell phones can be 1. From the Home Page, turn the digit code is shown on the phone paired to the Bluetooth system.
Page 195 7-28 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Press the button just below the Making a Call Using Contacts CONNECT screen button to and Recent Calls 1. From the Home Page, turn the connect to the highlighted MENU knob, then press to For cell phones that support the device.
Page 196 Infotainment System 7-29 The Recent Calls menu allows you To make a call using the Recent 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to access the phone numbers from Calls menu: to select Keypad. the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 1. From the Home Page, turn the 3.
Page 197: Controls - Base Connected
7-30 Infotainment System Call Waiting Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth (Infotainment (DTMF) Tones Controls - Base Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Connected Radio) the wireless service carrier to work. send numbers during a call.
Page 198 Different Phone after in this phone is not connected, calls can section. 5. Locate the device named GMC be made using OnStar Hands-Free IntelliLink in the list on the cell Calling, if available. See OnStar Pairing a Phone or Device phone.
Page 199 7-32 Infotainment System 6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu connection or allow phone book DROP screen button to Once a phone is connected and download, select always accept disconnect the highlighted selected, the following may display: and allow.
Page 200 Infotainment System 7-33 to make calls. See your cell phone To make a call using the If necessary, select between manufacturer s user guide or Contacts menu: Missed, Recent, and Sent calls contact your wireless provider to by pressing the button below the 1.
Page 201: Text Messaging
7-34 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call Waiting Call From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight Active To decline a call waiting call, do one When an incoming call is received, Call and press to select. of the following: the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 202 Infotainment System 7-35 Viewing a Text Message Predefined Messages Memory Full These are short text messages that This message may display if there is While viewing a text message: can be used to send so responses no more room on the phone to store Select Reply to reply using a will not have to be typed.
Page 203: Teen Driver
7-36 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card Settings For Ignition Keyed System: data or Teen Driver settings. If the key is not registered, Register or Unregister a Key Teen Driver select Register and follow the instructions. A message displays Any of the vehicle keys can be If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys to confirm successful...
Page 204 Infotainment System 7-37 If the transmitter key is in the Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data transmitter pocket, it will identify The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save whether the transmitter key is these settings: data for all trips until the data is registered or unregistered.
Page 205: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-38 Infotainment System ® ® Trademarks and iPod shuffle , and iPod touch Explicit Language Notice: Channels trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an XL preceding the channel name.
Page 206 Infotainment System 7-39 patent rights, copyrights, and trade Schedule I: Gracenote EULA CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the secrets of Digital Voice Gracenote logo and logotype, and Systems, Inc. the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or General Requirements: trademarks of Gracenote in the 1.
Page 207 7-40 Infotainment System This application or device may you violate these restrictions. If your The Gracenote Software and each contain content belonging to license terminates, you agree to item of Gracenote Data are licensed Gracenote s providers. If so, all of cease any and all use of the to you "AS IS."...
Page 208 Infotainment System 7-41 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, Unicode TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Copyright © 1991-2013 Unicode, Portions of this software are GRACENOTE DOES NOT Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed copyright © 2008-2013, QNX WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT under the Terms of Use in Software Systems.
Page 209 7-42 Infotainment System Manufacturer. If permitted by the EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT Manufacturer, or by applicable law, OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY you may make one backup copy of APPLICABLE LAW, QSSC AND ITS APPLICABLE LAW (SUCH AS IN the Software as part of the Product LICENSORS PROVIDE THE THE CASE OF DELIBERATE OR...
Page 210 Infotainment System 7-43 LICENSORS HAVE BEEN END USER NOTICE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY The marks of companies displayed OF SUCH DAMAGES. by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such This product is protected by certain marks in this product does not imply intellectual property rights of any sponsorship, approval,...
Page 211 7-44 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 212: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 213 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defog): This mode clears the (Recirculation): Press to turn or counterclockwise to increase or windows of fog or moisture. Air is on recirculation. An indicator light decrease the fan speed. Turn the directed to the windshield, with comes on.
Page 214: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Automatic Climate Control System (Rear Window Defogger, (If With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be Equipped)): Press to turn the rear controlled. window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on.
Page 215 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on, the Do not cover the solar sensor on the Air Delivery Mode Controls: system is in full automatic operation. top of the instrument panel near the Press , or to change If the air delivery mode or fan windshield.
Page 216 Climate Controls A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to system does not detect possible (Defog): This mode clears the turn the air conditioning system on window fogging, it returns to normal windows of fog or moisture. Air is or off. An indicator light comes on to operation.
Page 217 Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Caution Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the Using a razor blade or sharp center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could object to clear the inside rear instrument panel.
Page 218: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter will need to be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended.
Page 219 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 220: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Coolant Heater ..9-25 Ride Control Systems Shifting Into Park ... . 9-27 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting out of Park ..9-28 Stability Control .
Page 221: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-57 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 222: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 223: Steering
Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it speed through the curve. vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is normally but do not pump the held against that position for an Wait until the vehicle is out of brakes.
Page 224: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.
Page 225: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Before Driving Off-Road Caution avoid only the braking skid. Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. Operating the vehicle for Off-Road Driving extended periods without the front Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be fascia lower air dam installed can and check inflation pressure in...
Page 226 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, cannot be seen, get out of the Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. driving further. Keep cargo in the cargo area Do not park over things that When driving on hills: as far forward and as low as burn.
Page 227 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or brakes to slow the vehicle and 2. Shift into P (Park) and then backward with either the help keep the vehicle under restart the engine. transmission or transfer case in control. If driving uphill when the N (Neutral).
Page 228 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, steepness of the incline more after stalling, set the parking or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift into P (Park), and Use a low gear when driving in with the uphill wheels, or if the turn the vehicle off.
Page 229: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating suspension, wheels, tires, and Warning (Continued) Caution exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing system for any leakage. you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover More frequent maintenance service drown.
Page 230: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Check all fluid levels and brakes, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to transmission. slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large Shift to a lower gear when going Other Rainy Weather Tips puddle of water or a car/vehicle...
Page 231: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to when the surrounding roads are fall, resulting in even less traction. clear. Avoid sudden steering loss of steering.
Page 232: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 233 9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Warning the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it or others could be injured.
Page 234: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits The Tire and Loading Warning (Continued) Information label shows the It is very important to know how number of occupant seating vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can positions (1), and the maximum cause loss of control and a carry.
Page 235 9-16 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 236 Driving and Operating 9-17 of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) 2.
Page 237 9-18 Driving and Operating Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Warning Warning (Continued) The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a fuel, and cargo. or collision, things carried in crash.
Page 238 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop When using this upper load Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a platform, be sure the load is crash, they will keep going. securely tied down to prevent it When you carry something from shifting.
Page 239 9-20 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment Loading Points Maximum When carrying removable items, * Equipment Weight a limit on how many people Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) carried inside the vehicle may and Cargo be necessary. Be sure to weigh Cross Toolbox 181 kg (400 lb) the vehicle before buying and...
Page 240: Truck-Camper Loading
Driving and Operating 9-21 equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com Starting and Caution (Continued) for additional pickup box load Operating bearing structural information. broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean Truck-Camper Loading New Vehicle Break-In premature wear and earlier Information replacement. Follow this Caution breaking-in guideline every The vehicle was neither...
Page 241: Ignition Positions
9-22 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition and 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This steering wheel. It also locks the can be done while the vehicle is transmission on automatic moving. After shifting to neutral, transmission vehicles.
Page 242: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-23 On vehicles with an automatic indicator lights. This position can Starting the Engine transmission, the shift lever must be also be used for service and in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch diagnostics, and to verify the proper Caution to LOCK/OFF.
Page 243 9-24 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure damage, this system also Caution prevents cranking if the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine pedal, turn the ignition key to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the cranking can be stopped by START.
Page 244: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-25 key in START for up to These features work when the If electronic items are left plugged 15 seconds. Wait at least key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ into these APOs for long periods of 15 seconds between each try, to ACCESSORY.
Page 245 9-26 Driving and Operating below 18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an Warning Warning (Continued) engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. overheat and cause a fire, Improper use of the heater cord An internal thermostat in the property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage plug-end of the cord may exist,...
Page 246: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-27 away from moving engine parts. Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be Engine Running damaged. free to roll, even if the shift lever Warning The length of time the heater should is in P (Park).
Page 247: Shifting Out Of Park
9-28 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 248: Parking
Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual There are holes or openings transmission, before you get out of Warning in the vehicle body from the vehicle, move the shift lever into damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse), and firmly apply the modifications that are not...
Page 249: Running The Vehicle While
9-30 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of While Parked Transmission P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9-27. It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic engine running.
Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-31 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
Page 251 9-32 Driving and Operating D (Drive) can be used when towing In some cases, this could appear to up. Shifts could be more noticeable a trailer, carrying a heavy load, be a delayed shift, however the with a cold transmission. This driving on steep hills, or driving transmission is operating normally.
Page 252: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-33 Normal Mode Grade Braking If equipped, Range Selection Mode change, the transmission can helps control the vehicle's automatically shift to lower gears. Normal Mode Grade Braking is transmission and vehicle speed For example, when M5 is selected, enabled when the vehicle is started, while driving downhill or towing a 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are...
Page 253: Tow/Haul Mode
9-34 Driving and Operating If equipped, Tow/Haul Mode adjusts Gear before shifting from D the transmission shift pattern to (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) reduce shift cycling. This provides Range after shifting from D increased performance, vehicle (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) control;...
Page 254: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-35 Manual Transmission shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly Caution let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Do not rest your foot on the clutch 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and pedal while driving or while 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), stopped.
Page 255: Drive Systems
9-36 Driving and Operating Shift Indicator Drive Systems Caution Four-Wheel Drive Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could If equipped, four-wheel drive damage the transmission. The engages the front axle for extra repairs would not be covered by traction.
Page 256: Automatic Transfer Case
Driving and Operating 9-37 momentarily when the ignition is in Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning ON/RUN, but none stay on, the ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See knob may have been turned while Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting the transfer case to the vehicle was off.
Page 257 9-38 Driving and Operating 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This Shifting Into 4 for driving on most streets and setting engages the front axle and When 4 is engaged, keep vehicle highways. The front axle is not delivers extra torque.
Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-39 If the transmission is in gear and/or 4. Shift the transmission to Caution moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), N (Neutral). the 4 indicator light will flash for Shifting the transmission into gear 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . 30 seconds and not complete the before the requested mode 6.
Page 259: Brakes
9-40 Driving and Operating 9. Place the transmission shift Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it lever in P (Park). See becomes necessary to slam on the Recreational Vehicle Towing on brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake page 10-78.
Page 260: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-41 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.
Page 261: Brake Assist
9-42 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-43 vehicle wheel brakes to assist the When the transfer case (if equipped) If either system fails to turn on or to driver in keeping the vehicle on the is in Four-Wheel Drive Low, the activate, a message displays in the intended path.
Page 263: Hill Descent
9-44 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off Adding accessories can affect the button. The Traction Off Light vehicle performance. See and On displayed in the instrument cluster Accessories and Modifications on will turn off. page 10-3. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Hill Descent button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop...
Page 264: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 HDC can maintain vehicle speeds HDC will remain enabled between Cruise Control between 4 and 30 km/h (3 and 30 and 60 km/h (19 and 37 mph), With cruise control a speed of about 19 mph) on an incline greater than however vehicle speed cannot be 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be or equal to a 10% grade.
Page 265 9-46 Driving and Operating If equipped with a manual SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to transmission, the cruise control will set the speed and activate cruise remain active when the gears are control. If cruise control is already shifted. The cruise is deactivated if active, use to decrease vehicle the clutch is pressed for several speed.
Page 266 Driving and Operating 9-47 To increase vehicle speed in The cruise control indicator on the The speedometer reading can be small increments, briefly press instrument cluster turns green after displayed in either English or metric +RES. For each press, the cruise control has been set to the units.
Page 267: Driver Assistance Systems
9-48 Driving and Operating accelerator pedal to maintain your Driver Assistance Warning speed. When going downhill, you Systems might have to brake or shift to a FCA is a warning system and lower gear to keep your speed does not apply the brakes. When down.
Page 268 Driving and Operating 9-49 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead occurs, the brake system may Warning (Continued) prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a or ice, or if the windshield is brief, mild deceleration. Continue to damaged. It may also not detect a apply the brake pedal as needed.
Page 269: System
9-50 Driving and Operating setting will remain until it is changed Rear Vision the video image automatically and will affect the timing of both the appears on the infotainment screen. Camera (RVC) Collision Alert and the Tailgating The infotainment screen goes to the Alert features.
Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-51 Rear Vision Camera Error When the System Does Not Messages Seem to Work Properly SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA The RVC system may not work SYSTEM: This message can properly or display a clear image if: display on the infotainment screen It is dark.
Page 271: Lane Departure
9-52 Driving and Operating Disconnecting the Rear Vision the vehicle is crossing a lane Warning (Continued) marking without using a turn signal Camera (RVC) in that direction. LDW uses a Detect lanes on winding or The RVC must be disconnected if camera sensor to detect the lane hilly roads.
Page 272: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-53 When the System Does Not Fuel To turn LDW on and off, press Seem to Work Properly the center stack. The control Use of the recommended fuel is an indicator will light when LDW is on. The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper well when there are:...
Page 273: California Fuel
9-54 Driving and Operating higher. Do not use gasoline with an California Fuel Caution octane rating below 87, as it may Requirements cause engine damage and will lower Do not use fuel containing fuel economy. If the vehicle is certified to meet methanol.
Page 274: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-55 Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Countries your dealer. If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank outside the U.S. or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel Warning retail brand websites for availability...
Page 275: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Warning Caution clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The Fuel can spray out on you if you If a new fuel cap is needed, be diagnostic system can determine if open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 276: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-57 Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing and the vehicle damaged if this Driving with a Trailer occurs. To help avoid injury to you Information and others: When towing a trailer: Only use towing equipment that has Dispense fuel only into Become familiar with the state been designed for the vehicle.
Page 277 9-58 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 278 Driving and Operating 9-59 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
Page 279 9-60 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer the trip.
Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-61 See Vehicle Load Limits on The following information has many Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is page 9-15 for more information time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle about the vehicle's maximum load and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required capacity.
Page 281 9-62 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2.5L L4 4.10 1 587 kg (3,500 lb) 3 856 kg (8,500 lb) 3.6L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb)
Page 282: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-63 Total Weight on the Vehicle's combination, fully loaded for the trip, Consider using sway controls with getting individual weights for each of any trailer. Ask a trailering Tires these items. professional about sway controls or Be sure the vehicle's tires are refer to the trailer manufacturer's inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment...
Page 283 9-64 Driving and Operating When using a weight-distributing the instructions for the trailer brakes system voltage and properly charge hitch, the spring bars should be so they are installed, adjusted, and the battery. If the trailer is too light adjusted so the distance (1) is the maintained properly.
Page 284: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-65 When pulling a heavy trailer or a trailer while being towed. If the large or heavy load in vehicle is towing a trailer and the stop-and-go traffic. TSC detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle brakes are selectively When pulling a heavy trailer or a applied at each wheel, to help large or heavy load in busy...
Page 285: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-66 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the Warning (Continued) vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. causes. These could include an The vehicle has an airbag system. improperly or overloaded trailer, Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything unrestrained cargo, improper Equipment...
Page 286 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Washer Fluid ....10-20 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brakes .
Page 287 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information Operation ....10-51 Exterior Care ....10-83 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 288: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 289: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the handle. The handle is under the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on front edge of the hood near the page 3-26.
Page 290 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.5L L4 Engine...
Page 291 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Coolant Surge Tank and 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. Pressure Cap. See Engine View). See Cooling System on See Brake Fluid on page 10-21 Coolant on page 10-16. page 10-15. or Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-12 (If Equipped).
Page 292 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 293: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine Coolant on page 10-16. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2.
Page 294 Vehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 295: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the Caution always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. Failure to use the recommended earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the engine oil can result in engine...
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-11 On some vehicles, when the system If the system is ever reset 2. Press and hold the button on has calculated that oil life has been accidentally, the oil must be the DIC, or the SET/CLR button diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) on the turn signal lever if the...
Page 297: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. intervals listed in Maintenance A fluid loss in this system could Fluid Schedule on page 11-2, and be sure indicate a problem. Have the to use the fluid listed in system inspected and repaired.
Page 298: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-13 front of the reservoir. The brake/ How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air hydraulic clutch fluid system should cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter be closed and sealed. 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of To inspect the air cleaner/filter, Do not remove the cap to check the the engine air cleaner/filter...
Page 299 10-14 Vehicle Care 2. Disconnect the electrical Warning connector (2). 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by Operating the engine with the air loosening the air duct clamp (3). cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air 4.
Page 300: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 301: Engine Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use This mixture: Caution (Continued) Gives freezing protection down Warning to 37°C ( 34°F) outside vehicle warranty. Always use temperature. DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some in the vehicle. Gives boiling protection up to other liquid to the cooling system 129°C (265°F) engine can be dangerous.
Page 302 Vehicle Care 10-17 If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) Caution level is not at or above the mark pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of proper mixture of engine coolant This vehicle has a specific clean, drinkable water and for the cooling system.
Page 303: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly. Caution The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the If the pressure cap is not tightly cooling system, including the surge installed, coolant loss and tank pressure cap and upper...
Page 304 Vehicle Care 10-19 If the decision is made not to lift the If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, with no sign of steam: get service help right away. See 1. Turn the air conditioning off. the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 305: Engine Fan
10-20 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the Washer Fluid Caution engine for three minutes while What to Use parked. If the warning is still Do not use engine coolant displayed, turn off the engine until it When windshield washer fluid needs (antifreeze) in the windshield cools down.
Page 306: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-21 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the Always replace brake system parts Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly with new, approved replacement indicators that make a high-pitched applied.
Page 307: Checking Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the Warning brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 308: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 Always clean the brake fluid Caution (Continued) Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and helps keep dirt from entering the someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead reservoir.
Page 309: Four-Wheel Drive
10-24 Vehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on battery to keep the battery from page 11-2 to determine how often to running down.
Page 310: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-25 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of All axle assemblies are filled by the fill plug (2) hole, located on the volume of fluid during production. front axle, some lubricant will need They are not filled to reach a certain to be added.
Page 311: Starter Switch Check
10-26 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of 2. Apply both the parking brake the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to and the regular brake. overtighten the plug. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off What to Use the engine immediately if it...
Page 312: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-27 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
Page 313: Replacement
10-28 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Caution mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the the windshield when no wiper parking brake followed by the blade is installed could damage regular brake.
Page 314: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, Headlamp the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 315: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-30 Vehicle Care Turn Signal/Sidemarker/ Taillamps, Turn Signal, Parking Lamp Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the hood. Lamps 2. If replacing a bulb on the 1. Open the tailgate. passenger side, remove the first air baffle push pin. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
Page 316: Center High-Mounted
Vehicle Care 10-31 Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 9. Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not 1. Remove the two screws and lift engage.
Page 317: Replacement Bulbs
10-32 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Number Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7443 W21/ Overload Turn Signal Lamp 5W LL-T Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W) Stoplamp/Turn 1157 The vehicle has fuses to protect Back-up Lamp* 1156 Signal Lamp/ against an electrical system...
Page 318: Fuses
Vehicle Care 10-33 Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band Lift the cover to access the fuse inside the fuse. If the band is broken block. If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new Caution...
Page 319 10-34 Vehicle Care...
Page 320 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and (2 pin) (2 pin) features shown. Miscellaneous 1 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage Ignition (2 pin) Heated Seat Traction Control Power 2 Traction Control...
Page 321 10-36 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage (2 pin) (2 pin) Fuses (Low Profile) Not Used Canister Vent Solenoid Wipers Miscellaneous 2 Ignition Not Used Starter Fog Lamps (If Trailer Front Blower Equipped) Reverse Lamp Antilock Brake Not Used Left Trailer Stop/ System Valves...
Page 322 Vehicle Care 10-37 J-Case Usage Micro Usage Micro Usage Fuses (Low Relays Relays Profile) Air Conditioning Not Used Cooling Fan Compressor Clutch Vacuum Pump Not Used Starter Park Lamps Brake Not Used Vacuum Pump Mini Relays Usage Wipers Speed Not Used Powertrain Wipers Control Run/Crank...
Page 323: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is behind the passenger side cowl side trim panel. Remove the plastic nut at the front of the cover, then pull the cover away from the trim panel to access the fuse block.
Page 324 Vehicle Care 10-39 The vehicle may not be equipped Micro Usage Micro Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuse Fuse features shown. (2 Pin) (2 Pin) Micro Usage Body Control Park, Reverse, Fuse Module 4 Neutral, Drive, Low (2 Pin) Not Used Discrete Logic Ignition...
Page 325: Wheels And Tires
10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Micro Usage J-Case Usage J-Case Fuse Fuse Tires Not Used Not Used Every new GM vehicle has Auxiliary Power Outlet high-quality tires made by a Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlet leading tire manufacturer. See Not Used the warranty manual for Mini Fuse...
Page 326: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces page 9-15.
Page 327: Winter Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-43 and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in section. digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread.
Page 329 10-44 Vehicle Care (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to The compact spare tire is for support that load.
Page 330: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification) Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction.
Page 331 10-46 Vehicle Care Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-47 Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution Recommended Inflation number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. Pressure Vehicle that corresponds to the load manufacturer's recommended Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. tire inflation pressure as shown side of an asymmetrical tire that on the tire placard.
Page 333: Tire Pressure
10-48 Vehicle Care Traction The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on Tires need the correct amount of The amount of grip provided. page 10-59. air pressure to operate Tread The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight...
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-49 How the vehicle is loaded the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride for at least three hours or no comfort. Never load the vehicle more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that with more weight than it was have too much air, can Remove the valve cap from the...
Page 335: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 336: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-51 See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper as soon as possible and inflate the pressure.
Page 337 10-52 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are cycle until the problem is corrected. Caution (Continued) missing or damaged. The Some of the conditions that can malfunction light and the DIC cause these to come on are: caused by using an incorrect tire message should go off when the One of the road tires has been sealant is not covered by the...
Page 338 Vehicle Care 10-53 TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the 4. If the vehicle has an uplevel first tire/wheel position, and DIC, use the DIC controls on the Process five minutes overall to match all four right side of the steering wheel Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions.
Page 339: Tire Inspection
10-54 Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric The horn sounds twice to signal matched to the driver side rear showing through the tire's the receiver is in relearn mode tire, and the TPMS sensor and the TIRE LEARNING matching process is no longer rubber.
Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-55 Anytime unusual wear is Do not include the spare tire in Warning noticed, rotate the tires as soon the tire rotation. as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the inflation pressure, and check for parts to which it is fastened, can the recommended inflation...
Page 341: When It Is Time For New
10-56 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Treadwear indicators are one way to first two digits represent the week tell when it is time for new tires. (01-52) and the last two digits, the Tires Treadwear indicators appear when year.
Page 342: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud Warning and snow. See Tire Sidewall GM has developed and matched Labeling on page 10-42 for Tires could explode during specific tires for the vehicle. The additional information. improper service.
Page 343: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed The Tire and Loading Warning (Continued) rating as the original equipment Information label indicates the tires may not be available for H, original equipment tires on the vehicle included a spare tire V, W, Y and ZR speed rated vehicle.
Page 344: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-59 Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal Warning Temperature A safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the standards.
Page 345: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-60 Vehicle Care habits, service practices and Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, differences in road underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A characteristics and climate. loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance Traction buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 346: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-61 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 347: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution It is unusual for a tire to blowout the brakes, suspension, or other If the vehicle has a tire size other while driving, especially if the tires vehicle parts. The area damaged than 255/65R17 AT, 265/60R18 or are maintained properly.
Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning Warning Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall...
Page 349: Tire Changing
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks, Tools if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite Crew Cab corner of the tire being To access and remove the jack and changed.
Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-65 Extended Cab 3. Turn the knob on the jack (1) 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) jack head to release the jack 1. Jack Cover 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer from its holder. 2. Tool Bag Cover 3.
Page 351 10-66 Vehicle Care 1. Open the spare tire lock cover 3. Insert the hoist end (open on the bumper. end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the rear Insert the ignition key, turn, and bumper. pull straight out to remove the spare tire lock (8), if equipped.
Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-67 Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include the jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), Installing the Spare Tire the jack handle (3), the jack handle Use the following pictures and extensions (4), and the wheel instructions to remove the flat tire wrench (5).
Page 353 10-68 Vehicle Care Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 354 Vehicle Care 10-69 6. Turn the wheel wrench Warning clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the ground so there is enough parts to which it is fastened, can room for the spare tire to fit make wheel nuts become loose under the wheel well.
Page 355 10-70 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten each wheel nut by Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until hubs and hub piloted wheels for nuts. See Capacities and the wheel is held against damage. Because of loose Specifications on page 12-2 for the hub.
Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-71 When reinstalling the regular wheel Caution and tire, also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel Storing an aluminum wheel with a and push it into place until it seats. flat tire under your vehicle for an The cap may only go on one way.
Page 357 10-72 Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the 1. Put the tire on the ground at the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2.
Page 358: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-73 support bracket (1). Push, pull, extensions (3) in the bag, as shown, and then try to turn the tire. If the so it can be properly stored in the tire moves, use the wheel storage compartment. wrench to tighten the cable. Be sure to fully tighten the wing 8.
Page 359: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care Stop as soon as possible and check Caution Caution that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the When the compact spare is If the vehicle has four-wheel drive vehicle. The compact spare tire is installed, do not take the vehicle and a different size spare tire is designed for temporary use only.
Page 360: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-75 After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting Caution vehicle, stop as soon as possible For more information about the and check that the spare tire is If the vehicle has four-wheel drive vehicle battery, see Battery on correctly inflated.
Page 361 10-76 Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Negative Caution Caution Terminal 4. Good Battery Positive Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have Terminal in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative The jump start negative grounding that would not be covered by the ground, both vehicles can be stud (1) for the discharged battery is...
Page 362 Vehicle Care 10-77 5. Connect one end of the red Caution (Continued) Warning positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the warranty. Whenever possible, turn Using a match near a battery can discharged battery. off or unplug all accessories on cause battery gas to explode.
Page 363: Towing The Vehicle
10-78 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle recreational vehicle towing are Caution dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all If the jumper cables are Caution four wheels on the ground. Dolly connected or removed in the towing is towing the vehicle with two Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-79 Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Warning be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 365 10-80 Vehicle Care shifting the transmission to 5. Start the engine, then shift the Caution R (Reverse) and then to D transfer case out of N (Neutral) (Drive). There should be no to Two-Wheel Drive High. See If the steering column is locked, movement of the vehicle while Four-Wheel Drive for directions vehicle damage may occur.
Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-81 Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Caution (Continued) the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Vehicles warranty. Never tow the vehicle the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 367 10-82 Vehicle Care 8. Release the parking brake only 2. Set the parking brake. See Warning after the vehicle being towed is Parking Brake on page 9-41. firmly attached to the tow 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Page 368: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-83 To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care Caution (Continued) vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care products can be obtained from dolly. your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding 2. Set the parking brake. See correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 369 10-84 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Machine compounding or sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, aggressive polishing on a industrial chimneys, etc., can...
Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-85 The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following emblems, decals and stripes. Follow vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent instructions under "Washing the damage always follow these damage. Vehicle" previously in this section. cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from Lamp covers are made of plastic,...
Page 371 10-86 Vehicle Care Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. Failure to clean lamps properly detergent. Wash the windshield can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the cover that would not be covered...
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-87 are plastic. Applying silicone grease Caution Caution (Continued) on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses better, and not stick or squeak trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Underbody Maintenance vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 373 10-88 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-89 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 375 10-90 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these formation occurs, clean the entire may cause damage and would...
Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-91 Floor Mats purchased. Non-GM floor mats Caution may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always Warning Use of air fresheners may cause check that the floor mats do not permanent damage to plastics interfere with the pedals. If a floor mat is the wrong size or and painted surfaces.
Page 377 10-92 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 378: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 379: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 380 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper for up to a year. The engine oil and areas with heavy traffic, areas with blades for wear, cracking, filter must be changed at least once poor air quality, or areas with high or contamination.
Page 381 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check restraint system Check automatic transmission Check accelerator pedal for components. See Safety System shift lock control function. See damage, high effort, or binding. Check on page 3-15. Automatic Transmission Shift Replace if needed. Lock Control Function Check on Visually inspect fuel system for Visually inspect gas strut for page 10-27.
Page 382 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 383 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Or every four years, whichever (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-15. (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines (1) Or every two years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever...
Page 384 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 385: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Extreme service for vehicles Special Application Schedule Additional Required mainly driven off-road in four-wheel Services Services - Severe drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, or Department of Natural (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Resources (DNR).
Page 386: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 387 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 388 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
Page 389: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance 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 Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 390 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090).
Page 391: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 94775933 A3195C Oil Filter 2.5L L4 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 25177917...
Page 392: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 393 11-16 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 394: 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 395: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 396 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 397 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing L4 Engines V6 Engines...
Page 398: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 the United States GMC. Normally, any concerns with Customer Assistance Offices Government ....13-13 the sales transaction or the (U.S.
Page 399 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 400: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
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 401: Online Owner Center
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 402: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 403 Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Page 404: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once Appointments (U.S. and chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, Canada) the Roadside Assistance advisor Service is not provided if a vehicle will help to make arrangements is in an area that is not accessible When the vehicle requires warranty...
Page 405: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, Canada) if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle To enhance your ownership dealer may offer the following...
Page 406: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
Page 407 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 408: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 409: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) Technical Service Bulletins and 1. The device may not cause Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
Page 410: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 411: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: obstacle, data that will assist in how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and...
Page 412: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
Page 413 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 414: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location OnStar Overview information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Services...
Page 415: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
Page 416: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 417: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 418 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
Page 419: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can 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 Press to request account transfer...
Page 420 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 421 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 422 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
Page 423 14-10 OnStar Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 424 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-83 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-21 Interior .
Page 425 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-32 Capacities and Center High-Mounted Specifications ....12-2 Battery ..... . . 10-23 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Carbon Monoxide Jump Starting .
Page 426 INDEX Child Restraints (cont'd) Control Light Older Children ....3-29 Hill Descent ....5-20 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 427 INDEX Driving Emergency Exit Lighting ....6-8 ® Characteristics and OnStar ..... .14-2 Extender, Safety Belt .
Page 428 INDEX Frequency Statement Headlamps Radio ..... . . 13-12 Aiming ..... . 10-29 Gauges Front Axle .
Page 429: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX Horn ......5-3 Lamps (cont'd) Messages ....5-35 How to Wear Safety Belts Jack Properly .
Page 430: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Door Ajar .....5-33 Door Ajar .....5-25 for Children (LATCH Engine Oil Pressure .
Page 431 INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Overview, Infotainment Manual ..... . .2-13 Engine ......10-8 System .
Page 432 INDEX Power Radios Replacement Parts Door Locks ....2-8 AM-FM Radio ....7-7 Airbags .
Page 433 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont'd) Shift Lock Control Function Rear ......3-7 Check, Automatic Safety Belts ....3-9 Reclining Seatbacks .
Page 434 INDEX i-11 Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-12 Tires (cont'd) Wheel Alignment and Tire Bulb Replacement ..10-30 Immobilizer ....2-12 Storage Areas Time .
Page 435 i-12 INDEX Trailer USB Port ..... . 7-13 Visors ......2-19 Sway Control (TSC) .
Page 436 INDEX i-13 Winter Driving ......9-12 Winter Tires ....10-42 Wiper Blade Replacement .
Page 437 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

GMC 2015 Canyon Owner's Manual

Instruments and Controls . 5-1

3-1 Seats and

Front Seats

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Safety Belt Use During

Safety Belt Extender

Safety System Check

Safety Belt Care

Replacing Safety Belt System

Airbag System

Airbag System

Where Are the Airbags

When Should an Airbag

What Makes an Airbag

How Does an Airbag

What will You See after an

Passenger Sensing

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Low Fuel Warning Light

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

7-1 Infotainment System Phone Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Voice Recognition

Phone

Bluetooth (Infotainment

Settings

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Driver Assistance Systems

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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