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2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-61

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-40

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-65

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-72

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86

Conversions and

Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-119

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February 19, 2025

are my headrests removable 2012 chevy Silverado 1500

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February 19, 2025

The front seat outboard head restraints and the rear outboard headrests on a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 are not designed to be removed.

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet silverado 2012

Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information ..10-3 Customer Information .
Page 3 Motors of Canada Limited for The names, logos, emblems, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it slogans, vehicle model names, and ce guide en français auprès du appears in this manual. vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-17 Cruise Control ....1-32 Passenger Sensing Navigation System .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 11. Shift Lever. See Automatic Integrated Trailer Brake Transmission on page 9 39. Controller (If Equipped). See B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Trailer Towing on page 9 90. See Turn and Lane-Change Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
Page 10 In Brief N. Dome Lamps on page 6 9. Ashtray (If Equipped). See V. Power Outlets on page 5 10. Ashtrays on page 5 12 and Fog Lamps on page 6 7 W. Climate Control Systems Cigarette Lighter on page 5 11. (If Equipped).
Page 11 In Brief NOTES...
Page 12 In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium Version)
Page 13 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 11. H. Infotainment on page 7 1. R. Horn on page 5 5. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Exterior Lamp Controls on S. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change page 6 1.
Page 14: Initial Drive Information
In Brief ® V. StabiliTrak System on Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry page 9 65 (If Equipped). (RKE) System Information Pedal Adjust Button The RKE transmitter is used to (If Equipped). See Adjustable This section provides a brief remotely lock and unlock the doors Throttle and Brake Pedal on overview about some of the from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from...
Page 15: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be personalized. See Vehicle started from outside of the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the Personalization (With DIC Buttons) vehicle and press and hold...
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Power Door Locks Windows Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Base Trim Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, For vehicles with power door locks: Up-Level Similar : Press to lock the doors. : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Power Windows For more information, see: See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 32 Windows on page 2 20. Push the switch to open the Power Windows on page 2 21. window. Power Sliding Rear Window Pull the switch to close the window.
Page 18: Seat Adjustment
1-12 In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 5. Manual Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control 1.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 On vehicles with four-way Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks lumbar, press and hold the front Manual Reclining Seatbacks or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 20: Memory Features
1-14 In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or Easy Exit Driver Seat 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: This feature can move the seat A single beep will sound. The seat, rearward to allow extra room to exit 1.
Page 22: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-16 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Head Restraint : If available, press to cool the seat. Seats Adjustment : Press to heat the Do not drive until the head restraints seatback only. for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
Page 23: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief 1-17 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the System overhead console when the vehicle is started. The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
Page 24: Mirror Adjustment
1-18 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the Power Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors area behind it can be seen. and add-on convex mirror 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to attachments could decrease mirror deselect the mirror.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 See Power Mirrors on page 2 17. Trailer-Tow Mirrors Keep the selector switch in the If the vehicle has towing mirrors, center position when not adjusting they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. either outside mirror.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the memory Adjustment package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a For vehicles with an automatic Hold the rearview mirror in the preselected position when the dimming rearview mirror.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Page 28: Exterior Lighting
1-22 In Brief Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the control. button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turn the band up for more headlamps, parking lamps, frequent wipes or down for less taillamps, instrument panel lights, frequent wipes. and license plate lamps. : Slow wipes. : Turns on the parking lamps, : Fast wipes.
Page 30: Climate Controls
1-24 In Brief Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) A. Fan Control E. Outside Air B. Temperature Control Air Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Air Conditioning...
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 B. Temperature Control or Climate Control Systems C. Air Delivery Mode Control (with Heater Only) on page 8 4.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature: A. Driver and Passenger H. Display Temperature Controls 1. Move the column shift lever to Power Button the M (Manual) position.
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Four-Wheel Drive Manual Transfer Case located on the steering column If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, shift lever, to select the desired you can send the engine's driving range of gears for current driving power to all four wheels for extra conditions.
Page 34 1-28 In Brief Electronic Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
Page 35: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-29 Vehicle Features SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. Radio(s) : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station;...
Page 36 1-30 In Brief Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock Satellite Radio A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date: XM is a satellite radio service based stored as favorites using the six in the 48 contiguous United States 1.
Page 37: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-31 ® Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an auxiliary For vehicles with a Bluetooth input located on the radio faceplate system, it allows users with a and a USB port located in the center Bluetooth enabled cell phone to console or on the instrument panel.
Page 38: Cruise Control
1-32 In Brief Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle : Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 69.
Page 39 In Brief 1-33 Driver Information : Press to display the : Press to set or reset certain odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, functions and to turn off or Center (DIC) average economy, fuel used, timer, acknowledge messages on the DIC. The DIC display is located at the instantaneous economy and Active For more information, see Driver...
Page 40 1-34 In Brief Rear Vision Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Camera (RVC) If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) system uses sensors used to plug in electrical equipment, If available, the RVC displays a on the rear bumper to assist with such as a cell phone, MP3 view of the area behind the vehicle parking and avoiding objects while...
Page 41: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-35 Universal Remote System Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, press and hold the rear of the switch Extended Cab to vent the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch. Open: From the vent position, the sunroof can be fully opened either manually or by using the express-open feature.
Page 42 1-36 In Brief Close: From the vent, or open Crew Cab Vent: From the closed position, position, press and hold the front of press the rear of the passenger side the switch to close the sunroof. switch (B) to vent the sunroof. The sunroof also has a roller Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To sunshade that can be used to block...
Page 43: Maintenance
In Brief 1-37 To turn off both traction control When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and hold deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance until illuminates and the The air deflector will retract when appropriate DIC message the sunroof is closed.
Page 44 1-38 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear To reset the Engine Oil Life System This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and on most vehicles: Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 45: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-39 Always follow posted speed On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Driving for Better Fuel limits or drive more slowly when System can be reset as follows: Economy conditions require. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Driving habits can affect fuel Keep vehicle tires properly the engine off.
Page 46: Onstar Overview
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Roadside Assistance, and relay If equipped, this vehicle has a your exact location to get the help As the owner of a new Chevrolet, comprehensive, in-vehicle system you need. you are automatically enrolled in the that can connect to a live Advisor Roadside Assistance program.
Page 47: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Rear Doors Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows (Extended Cab) ... . 2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview Tailgate .
Page 48: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 8 or Roadside Assistance WARNING Program (Mexico) on page 13 11. With an active OnStar subscription, Leaving children in a vehicle with an OnStar Advisor may remotely...
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry operating range: (RKE) System Operation Check the distance. The The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be too far from transmitter functions work up to the vehicle.
Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Programming Transmitters to (Lock): Press to lock all the on page 5 52. If enabled through the the Vehicle doors. DIC, the exterior lights may turn on. Only RKE transmitters programmed If enabled through the Driver See Approach Lighting under to this vehicle will work.
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. Replace the battery if the REPLACE 3. Insert the new battery, positive BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY side facing down. Replace with a message displays in the DIC. CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Page 52 Keys, Doors, and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle Do not use the remote start feature 3. Immediately press and hold has an automatic climate control if the vehicle is low on fuel. The until the turn signal lamps flash. system and heated seats, the vehicle may run out of fuel.
Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows To cancel a remote start: Also, the engine will turn off during a For example, if and then remote vehicle start if the coolant pressed again after the vehicle has Aim the RKE transmitter at the temperature gets too high or if the been running for five minutes, vehicle and press and hold...
Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote WARNING Young children who get into Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be the key in the driver door.
Page 55: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking The vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 56: Automatic Door Locks
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection The vehicle may have an automatic If the driver side power door lock lock/unlock feature. This feature can switch is pressed when the driver be programmed using the Driver door is open and the key is in the Information Center (DIC).
Page 57: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Doors Tailgate Rear Doors WARNING (Extended Cab) It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Page 58 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows To shut the tailgate, firmly push it To remove the tailgate: 2. With the tailgate about halfway upward until it latches. open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely.
Page 59: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is The theft-deterrent system will not active, the alarm will not be activate if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent activated until all doors are the key or the manual door lock.
Page 60: Immobilizer Operation
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Testing the Alarm Immobilizer The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent page 13 23 for information 1.
Page 61 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 If the vehicle does start, the first key See your dealer or a locksmith who 4. Insert the new key to be may be faulty. See your dealer who can service PASS-Key III+ to get a programmed and turn it to the can service the PASS-Key III+ to new key blank cut exactly as the...
Page 62: Exterior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has manual mirrors, Convex Mirrors they can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, WARNING and have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Page 63: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors The mirrors may also include a 2. Press one of the four arrows memory function that works with the located on the control pad to memory seats. See Memory Seats move the mirror in the desired on page 3 8 for more information.
Page 64: Folding Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding memory function that works with the If equipped with manual folding memory seats. See Memory Seats mirrors, push the mirror toward the on page 3 8 for more information. vehicle.
Page 65: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the passenger and/or (Rear Window Defogger): driver mirror tilts to a preselected Press to heat the mirrors. If the To adjust the inside rearview mirror, position when the vehicle is in vehicle has towing mirrors, only the...
Page 66: Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows If the vehicle has a RVC, the Rearview Mirror button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be WARNING The vehicle may have an automatic available. dimming inside rearview mirror. Leaving children, helpless adults, Vehicles with OnStar have three To adjust the inside rearview mirror,...
Page 67: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 68: Rear Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-down Windows Window Lockout Rear Windows The express-down feature allow the Power Sliding Rear Window driver and front passenger windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Push the switch down to the second detent, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
Page 69: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 See Retained Accessory Power Roof Vent: From the closed position, (RAP) on page 9 32 for more press and hold the rear of the switch information. to vent the sunroof. To close the Sunroof (Extended Cab) sunroof, press and hold the front of Push the switch to open the the switch.
Page 70: Sunroof (Crew Cab)
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Close: From the vent, or open Sunroof (Crew Cab) position, press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof. The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun.
Page 71 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To When the sunroof is opened, an air open the sunroof, press and hold deflector will automatically raise. the rear of the driver side switch (A) The air deflector will retract when until the sunroof reaches the the sunroof is closed.
Page 72 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 73: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-22 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-43 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 74: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 75: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The rear seat has adjustable Seat Adjustment headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be WARNING adjusted. Pull the headrest up to You can lose control of the raise it.
Page 76 Seats and Restraints Folding the Bench Seat 3. While holding the lever out, fold the seatback forward until it To fold the bench seat: rests on the seat. 1. Push back on the front of the 4. Release the lever. seatback.
Page 77: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Center Seat WARNING front or rear part of the seat If equipped, the center front cushion by moving the front or A safety belt that is improperly seatback doubles as an armrest and rear of the control up or down.
Page 78: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase Manual Lumbar or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 79: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 80: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, memory To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the buttons, or power mirror buttons, driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 82: Heated And Ventilated Front
3-10 Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated seat moves back approximately Front Seats This feature can move the seat 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back rearward to allow extra room to exit farther, press again until the the vehicle.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
Page 84: Rear Seats Rear Seats
3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To unfold the seat: 1. Push the seat cushion rearward Rear Seats (Extended while pulling the release strap under the seat cushion. Pull the Cab Full Bench) seat cushion down until it latches. Folding the Rear Seat 2.
Page 85: Rear Seats (All Split Bench And Hybrid Full Bench)
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Rear Seats (All Split Make sure that nothing is on WARNING the seat. Bench and Hybrid Full To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat A safety belt that is improperly Bench) cushion up. routed, not properly attached, Folding Rear Seat or twisted will not provide the To return the seat to the normal...
Page 86: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 87: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety Belts and the vehicle slow down together. should I have to wear safety Properly There is more time to stop because belts? you stop over a longer distance and, This section is only for people of...
Page 88 3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the lap part of the belt low There are important things to know WARNING and snug on the hips, just about wearing a safety belt properly. touching the thighs. In a crash, You can be seriously injured, this applies force to the strong or even killed, by not wearing pelvic bones and you would be...
Page 89: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint have a lap-shoulder belt. locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go The following instructions explain back all the way and start again.
Page 90 3-18 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 92 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: Guides This vehicle has safety belt 1. Remove the guide from its pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder storage clip on the interior body.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-21 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 94: Safety Belt Use During
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 95: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the safety around you, you should use it. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and But if a safety belt is not long anchorages are all working properly.
Page 96: Safety Belt Care
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 97: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-25 A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbag System With seat mounted side impact and the passenger seated airbags, the word AIRBAG will directly behind the driver. The vehicle has the following appear on the side of the seatback airbags: closest to the door.
Page 98 3-26 Seats and Restraints 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 You can be severely injured or...
Page 99: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger airbag is electrical problem.
Page 100 3-28 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 101: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Thresholds can also vary with different crash speeds. For specific vehicle design. Inflate? example: Frontal airbags are not intended to Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate...
Page 102 3-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have dual stage The vehicle may or may not have In any particular crash, no one can frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags seat mounted side impact and say whether an airbag should have adjust the restraint according to roof-rail airbags.
Page 103: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-31 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the Inflate? Restrain? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or first and second rows.
Page 104: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-32 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 105: Airbag On-Off Switch
Seats and Restraints 3-33 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to Airbag On-Off Switch and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are If one of the switches pictured in the records information after a broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 106 3-34 Seats and Restraints This switch should only be turned to Child age 1 to 12. A child the off position if the person in the age 1 to 12 must ride in the front right front passenger position is a seat because: member of a passenger risk group My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Medical Condition. A passenger WARNING has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: If the right front passenger airbag Causes the passenger airbag to is turned off for a person who is pose a special risk for the not in a risk group identified by passenger;...
Page 108 3-36 Seats and Restraints know that the right front passenger's airbag is off. See Airbag On-Off Light on page 5 21. WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 109: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the United States right front passenger position, unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box.
Page 110 3-38 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: an frontal airbag under certain infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the conditions.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-39 If the vehicle does not have a rear When the passenger sensing For some children, including seat that will accommodate a system has turned off the right front children in child restraints, and for rear-facing child restraint, a passenger frontal airbag, the off very small adults, the passenger rear-facing child restraint should not...
Page 112 3-40 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child 6. Restart the vehicle. restraint and restarting the Child Restraint The passenger sensing system vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, may or may not turn off the If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-41 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant System Operation enable the right front passenger Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 114: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-42 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, WARNING WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the massagers can affect how well the...
Page 115: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle may have If you have any questions a passenger sensing system for about this, you should contact Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger's Customer Assistance before you position, which includes sensors modify your vehicle.
Page 116: Airbag System Check
3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need working properly? modified.
Page 117: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 118 3-46 Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 17.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-47 WARNING WARNING Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt safety belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces.
Page 120: Infants And Young
3-48 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Children who are up against, are purchased by the vehicle or very close to, any airbag when owner, are available in four basic it inflates can be seriously injured types.
Page 122: Child Restraint Systems
3-50 Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 124: Where To Put The Restraint
3-52 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a In some areas of the United States Where to Put the crash if the child restraint is not and Canada, Certified Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child...
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Seat Position) on page 3 63 for WARNING (Continued) WARNING more information, including important safety information. Even if the passenger sensing A child in a child restraint in the A label on the sun visor says, system or airbag switch has center front seat can be badly Never put a rear-facing child seat in...
Page 126: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-54 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 128 3-56 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating Regular Cab Two-Passenger positions with top tether anchors. Front Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-57 For regular cab models, the top tether anchors are located under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat. Remove the trim plug to access the anchor. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the For regular cab models, there is an seating position where the child...
Page 130: System
3-58 Seats and Restraints These loops will be used to route Securing a Child Restraint WARNING the top tether through, as well as, to Designed for the LATCH secure the top tether in the vehicle. System Do not attach more than one child Be sure to use an anchor (loop) restraint to a single anchor, located on the same side of the...
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Regular Cab Models 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten WARNING the top tether according to 1. If the child restraint manufacturer your child restraint recommends that the top tether Children can be seriously injured instructions and the be attached, attach and tighten or strangled if a shoulder belt is following instructions:...
Page 132 3-60 Seats and Restraints 2. See Securing Child Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Models (Center Front Seat Position) on 1. Attach and tighten the lower page 3 65 or Securing Child attachments to the lower Restraints (Right Front Seat anchors. If the child restraint Position) on page 3 65 or does not have lower Securing Child Restraints (Rear...
Page 133 Seats and Restraints 3-61 2. If the child restraint manufacturer restraint post, and recommends that the top tether under the center be attached, attach and tighten shoulder belt (C). the top tether to the top tether Attach the top anchor (loop), if your vehicle has tether (B) to the one.
Page 134: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-62 Seats and Restraints 2.3. When using a child restraint 2.4. Tighten the top tether when Replacing LATCH System with a top tether in the rear and as the child restraint Parts After a Crash passenger position: manufacturer's instructions say. Raise the headrest WARNING or head restraint.
Page 135: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-63 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 136 3-64 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. 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 137: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-65 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and With Passenger Sensing Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING...
Page 138 3-66 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the vehicle does not have a rear WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in seat that will accommodate a the front. This is because the risk to rear-facing child restraint, a Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 139 Seats and Restraints 3-67 In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 140 3-68 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed rear seat and the child restraint and the on indicator is lit, see If the has a top tether, follow the On Indicator is Lit for a Child child restraint manufacturer's Restraint under Passenger Sensing...
Page 141 Seats and Restraints 3-69 A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless airbag is off. This is Even if the airbag switch has If the airbag readiness light ever because the risk to the rear-facing turned off the right front comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 142 3-70 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of Tethers for Children (LATCH this position.
Page 143 Seats and Restraints 3-71 7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 54.
Page 144 3-72 Seats and Restraints If you turned the airbag off with the Never put a rear-facing child If the child restraint has the LATCH switch, turn on the right front restraint in the right front passenger system, see Lower Anchors and passenger airbag when you remove seat.
Page 145 Seats and Restraints 3-73 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 146 3-74 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the 8. Before placing a child in the retractor to make sure the child restraint, make sure it is retractor is locked. If the securely held in place. To check, retractor is not locked, repeat grasp the child restraint at the Steps 5 and 6.
Page 147: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Cupholders Glove Box ....4-1 For vehicles equipped with an If equipped, there are cupholders on Cupholders .
Page 148: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area. Raise the upper storage bin, then pull the lever (B) up to access the lower storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-17 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-18 Center (DIC) .
Page 150: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-51 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Reminder 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull Messages ....5-51 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 151: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 152 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next on the Main Audio Screen radio station while in AM, one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation FM, or XM .
Page 153: Horn
Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press Windshield Wiper/Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): and hold to quickly move forward Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent through the tracks. Release to stop wipes. on the desired track.
Page 154: Compass
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in WARNING Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure In freezing weather, do not use Compass Zone 1.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until If CAL should ever appear in the the vehicle heading, for DIC display, the compass should be example, N for North, is calibrated. displayed in the DIC. Or, if the If the DIC display does not show a vehicle does not have DIC heading, for example, N for North, buttons, press and hold the trip...
Page 156: Clock
Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock following procedure: start the compass calibration. Or, AM-FM Radio and AM FM if the vehicle does not have DIC Compass Calibration Procedure buttons, press and hold the trip Radio with CD Player 1.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do To change the time default setting 5. Press the button again until one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the clock display stops flashing the date default setting from month/ to set the currently displayed Press the softkey below the...
Page 158: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: Player Accessory power outlets can be To set the time and date: Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 1.
Page 159: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The accessory power outlets are Certain power accessory plugs may Cigarette Lighter powered, even when the ignition is not be compatible to the accessory To use the cigarette lighter, push it in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlet and could overload in all the way, and let go.
Page 160: Ashtrays
5-12 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have a front function. Often gauges and warning ashtray located near the center of lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 161: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base and Heavy Duty Similar.
Page 162: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX Engine Hour Meter Display To display the odometer reading ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX with the ignition off, press the reset The Driver Information Center (DIC) Diesel Supplement for more button.
Page 163: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel Here are some situations owners gauge shows about how much fuel can experience with the fuel gauge. is left in the fuel tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 164: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a Gauge dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 46 and Engine Oil on...
Page 165: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Engine Coolant maintenance can damage the Temperature Gauge engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible.
Page 166: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on When the ignition is on, this gauge Readings outside the normal page 10 24. indicates the battery voltage. operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the When the engine is running, this accessories are operating in the hybrid supplement for more...
Page 167: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. Light The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on There is a driver safety belt if an object is put on the seat such reminder light on the instrument...
Page 168: Airbag Readiness Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light WARNING The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical comes on while driving, it means problem.
Page 169: Airbag On-Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Airbag On-Off Light When the vehicle is started, the When the right front passenger passenger airbag status indicator airbag is manually turned off using If the vehicle has an airbag on-off will light ON and OFF, or the the airbag on-off switch in the glove switch, it also has a passenger symbol for on and off, will light for...
Page 170 5-22 Instruments and Controls WARNING WARNING If the right front passenger airbag If the airbag readiness light ever is turned off for a person who is comes on and stays on, it means not in a risk group identified by that something may be wrong the national government, that with the airbag system.
Page 171: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If, after several seconds, both status The passenger airbag status indicator lights remain on, or if there indicator is on the overhead are no lights at all, there may be a console. See Passenger Sensing problem with the lights or the airbag System on page 3 37 for important on-off switch.
Page 172: Charging System Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING lit on the passenger airbag status serviced by your dealer. indicator, it means that the right The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever front passenger frontal airbag is engine starts.
Page 173: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Malfunction Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II original tires with other than (On-Board Diagnostics-Second those of the same Tire Generation) monitors the operation Performance Criteria (TPC) can...
Page 174 5-26 Instruments and Controls To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions the vehicle: emission system malfunction: occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 175: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the Maintenance Programs inspection for lack of OBD II The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may have system readiness, your dealer on with the engine running, or if...
Page 176: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-28 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on and a Antilock Brake System WARNING chime sounds there could be a (ABS) Warning Light brake problem. Have the brake The brake system might not be system inspected right away. working properly if the brake This light can also come on due to system warning light is on.
Page 177: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 If the regular brake system warning Four-Wheel-Drive Light Tow/Haul Mode Light light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 27.
Page 178: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
5-30 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information StabiliTrak/TCS system and the Center (DIC), have the vehicle indicator light turns off.
Page 179: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-31 When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but This indicates that one or more of if the oil level is within the the tires are significantly operating range and the oil underinflated.
Page 180: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-32 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2 13. High-Beam On Light This light, under the fuel gauge, The security light should come on comes on briefly while the engine is briefly as the engine is started.
Page 181: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about For vehicles with fog lamps, this For vehicles equipped with cruise this vehicle.
Page 182 5-34 Instruments and Controls The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons The temperature will be shown in °C which can be accessed by pressing or °F depending on the units the DIC buttons located on the selected. instrument panel, next to the (Vehicle Information): Press steering wheel.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC The trip odometer can be reset to For example, if the vehicle was zero by pressing the set/reset driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is Buttons) button while the trip odometer is started again, and then the (Trip/Fuel): Press this button displayed.
Page 184 5-36 Instruments and Controls The fuel range estimate is based on Average Economy Speedometer an average of the vehicle's fuel Press the trip/fuel button until AVG The speedometer shows how fast economy over recent driving history ECONOMY displays. This display the vehicle is moving in either and the amount of fuel remaining in shows the approximate average...
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-37 To reset the timer to zero, press and An Active Fuel Management Vehicle Information Menu hold the set/reset button while indicator displays on the right side Items (with DIC Buttons) TIMER is displayed. of the DIC, while INST ECON (Vehicle Information): Press displays on the left side.
Page 186 5-38 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Units If a low tire pressure condition is the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON detected by the system while Press the vehicle information button message will appear on the display. driving, a message advising you to until UNITS displays.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-39 OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Pressure Trip Odometer Reset Stem the trailer any time a trailer with Menu Items (with DIC Buttons) This display shows the oil pressure electric brakes is connected. Output in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds Use the trip odometer reset stem to is displayed in 0 to 10 bars.
Page 188 5-40 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retro-active reset. This This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, can be used to set the trip odometer the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or to the number of miles (kilometers) messages will appear.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-41 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer until TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 190 5-42 Instruments and Controls To adjust trailer gain see Integrated Oil Pressure change the oil on a schedule Trailer Brake Control System under consistent with your driving This display shows the oil pressure Towing Equipment on page 9 106 conditions. in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds for more information.
Page 191: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
Page 192: Door Ajar Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to On some vehicles, this message This message displays and a chime the side of the road and turn the displays if there is a problem with may sound if the hood is not fully ignition off.
Page 193: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-45 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Messages This message displays and a chime may sound if the front passenger Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C door is not fully closed and the while the engine is overheating, (Air Conditioning) vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Page 194: Engine Oil Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 195: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime may sound when the cooling system may sound if the fuel level is low.
Page 196: Object Detection System
5-48 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL Messages This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do message displays when there is a OWNERS MANUAL not use this system to help you...
Page 197: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-49 The message displays if an TRACTION XX STABILITRAK OFF may also engine or vehicle related display when the stability control STABILITRAK XX problem has been detected and has been automatically disabled. This message displays when the the vehicle needs service.
Page 198: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-50 Instruments and Controls Anti-theft Alarm System Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 71, Tire Rotation on page 10 72, Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on SYSTEM page 10 67, and Tire Pressure on SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT page 10 65 for more information.
Page 199: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-51 to those shown on the Tire Loading TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder Information label. See Tires on ENGINE Messages page 10 57, Vehicle Load Limits on Notice: If you drive the vehicle page 9 17, and Tire Pressure on CHECK TRAILER WIRING while the transmission fluid is page 10 65.
Page 200: Vehicle Personalization
5-52 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after Vehicle carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also Personalization side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-53 To change customization Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be preferences, use the following made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN procedure. setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 202 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the will unlock when the key is taken This feature allows you to turn off DIC display.
Page 203 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 204 5-56 Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on On vehicles with a crew cab, this This feature allows you to select the the DIC display. Press the set/reset feature turns the delayed door locks amount of time you want the button once to access the settings on or off.
Page 205 Instruments and Controls 5-57 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be stay on for one minute. APPROACH LIGHTING appears on made to this feature. The current the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 206 5-58 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on made to this feature. The current setting will remain. the DIC display.
Page 207 Instruments and Controls 5-59 BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If EASY EXIT SETUP MEMORY SEAT RECALL the features are enabled through the If the vehicle has this feature, it If the vehicle has this feature, it EASY EXIT SETUP menu, the allows you to select which areas will allows you to select your preference driver seat will move back when the...
Page 208 5-60 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS made to this feature. The current REMOTE START appears on the This feature allows you to set all of setting will remain. DIC display. Press the set/reset the customization features back to button once to access the settings their factory default settings.
Page 209: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-61 EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Settings Menu This feature allows you to exit the System feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following Press the customization button until page 13 23 for information occurs:...
Page 210 5-62 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Read the instructions completely Programming Universal Home before attempting to program the Remote Rolling Code Programming transmitter. Because of the steps For questions or help programming involved, it may be helpful to have the Universal Home Remote another person assist with System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go...
Page 211 Instruments and Controls 5-63 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, To program up to three devices: should slowly blink.
Page 212 5-64 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming Universal Home device such as an additional garage Remote Fixed Code door opener, a security device, For questions or help programming or home automation device, repeat the Universal Home Remote Steps 1 through 5, choosing a System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go different function button in Step 3...
Page 213 Instruments and Controls 5-65 Your hand-held transmitter can The switch positions on the have between 8 to 12 dip hand-held transmitter could be switches depending on the labeled as follows: brand of transmitter. A switch in the up position The garage door opener receiver could be labeled as Up, (motor head unit) could also +, or On.
Page 214 5-66 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between 4. The indicator lights will blink the up and down position, slowly. Enter each switch setting write Middle. from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. The switch settings written You will have two and down in Step 2 now one-half minutes to complete...
Page 215 Instruments and Controls 5-67 5. After entering all of the switch To program another Fixed Code Erasing Universal Home positions, once again firmly device such as an additional garage Remote Buttons press and release all three door opener, a security device, The programmed buttons should be buttons at the same time.
Page 216 5-68 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 217: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-8 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 218 Lighting License Plate Lamps The exterior lamps control has four When the vehicle is turned off and positions: the headlamps are in AUTO, the Roof Marker Lamps headlamps may automatically (If Equipped) (Off): Turns off the automatic remain on for a set time. The time of headlamps and Daytime Running When the headlamps are turned on the delay can be changed using the...
Page 219: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, Reminder the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you For vehicles with a radio, a reminder hold the lever toward you. The chime sounds when the headlamps high-beam indicator on the or parking lamps are manually...
Page 220: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. Automatic Headlamp The light sensor determines it is System daytime. When it is dark enough outside, the When the DRL system is on, only automatic headlamp system turns the DRL lamps are on. The on the headlamps at the normal taillamps, sidemarker, instrument brightness, along with the taillamps,...
Page 221: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting There is a delay in the transition To idle the vehicle with the Hazard Warning Flashers between the daytime and nighttime automatic headlamp system off, turn operation of the Daytime Running the control to the off position. Lamps (DRL) and the automatic The headlamps will also stay on headlamp systems so that driving after you exit the vehicle.
Page 222: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever for less Turn Signal On Chime than one second until the arrow Signals If the turn signal is left on for more starts to flash to signal a lane than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime change.
Page 223: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Auxiliary (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come Roof-Mounted Lamp on in the instrument panel cluster. If the vehicle has this feature, this When the fog lamps are turned on, button includes wiring provisions for the parking lamps automatically a dealer or a qualified service center...
Page 224: Interior Lighting
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is Interior Lighting Push the knob to extend out and fused at 30 amps, so the total then it can be turned. current draw of the attached lamps Instrument Panel Turn the knob clockwise or should be less than this value.
Page 225: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The dome lamps are located in the For vehicles with reading lamps, overhead console. they are located on the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the To turn on the reading lamps, press doors are closed.
Page 226: Lighting Features
6-10 Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very Management high. This is true for all vehicles. Entry Lighting This is because the generator The vehicle has Electric Power (alternator) may not be spinning fast Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry enough at idle to produce all of the...
Page 227: Battery Power Protection
Lighting 6-11 Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection steps or levels, without being This feature shuts off the dome and noticeable. In rare cases at the reading lamps, if they are left on for highest levels of corrective action, more than 10 minutes after the this action may be noticeable to the ignition is turned off.
Page 228 6-12 Lighting NOTES...
Page 229 Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-40 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-50 Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to Introduction...
Page 230: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with System Manual.
Page 231: Operation
Infotainment System Operation AM-FM Radio...
Page 232 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3), Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3), and Radio with CD Similar...
Page 233 Infotainment System System on page 7 40 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.)
Page 234 Infotainment System Using the Radio Speed Compensated Volume Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (SCV): Radios with Speed (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM (Power/Volume): Press to turn Compensated Volume (SCV) Radio with CD) the system on and off. automatically adjust the radio To adjust the bass or treble: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise volume to compensate for road and to increase or decrease the volume.
Page 235 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ 3. Adjust the setting by doing one To quickly adjust all tone and of the following: speaker controls to the middle Midrange/Treble) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio position, press the knob for more Turn the knob clockwise with CD)
Page 236 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio (Balance/Fade) (All Except and AM-FM Radio with CD) AM-FM Radio and Radio press the knob for more than with CD) two seconds.
Page 237: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio display and artist information SEEK: Press to seek the next displays on the bottom line. When radio station. Press and hold for a information is not available, NO few seconds until a beep sounds to AM-FM Radio INFO displays.
Page 238 7-10 Infotainment System Storing Radio Stations Setting Preset Stations The number of favorites pages can be set up using the MENU button. To store presets: Drivers are encouraged to store the To set up the number of favorites radio station while the vehicle is 1.
Page 239: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Satellite Radio (Information) (XM Satellite Radio REV: Press to go to the Service): For vehicles with XM, previous XM category. Satellite Radio Service press to display additional text FWD: Press to go to the next XM is a satellite radio service based information related to the current XM category.
Page 240 7-12 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys To add or remove a category: Up to 36 stations can be below the desired category tab programmed as favorites using the 1. Press the MENU button. to immediately tune to the first six softkeys below the radio station 2.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-13 The number of favorites pages can XM Radio Messages Channel Off Air: This channel is be set up using the MENU button. not currently in service. Tune in to XL (Explicit Language To set up the number of favorites another channel.
Page 242: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System No Information: No text or XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, Radio Reception informational messages are this message alternates with the XM Frequency interference and static available at this time on this Radio eight digit radio ID label. This can occur during normal radio channel.
Page 243: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage Satellite Radio Antenna FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause The XM Satellite Radio antenna is 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio. located on the roof of the vehicle.
Page 244: Audio Players
7-16 Infotainment System Audio Players If a label is added to a Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their CD, more than one CD is inserted original cases or other protective into the slot at a time, or an cases and away from direct sunlight CD Player attempt is made to play scratched and dust.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-17 Inserting a CD (Single CD To insert multiple CDs: Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD Player) Player) 1. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. A beep sounds Insert a CD partway into the slot, EJECT: Press and release to and Load All Discs displays.
Page 246 7-18 Infotainment System When a CD is inserted, the CD (Information): Press to display REV (Fast Reverse): Press symbol displays on the left side of additional text information related to and hold to reverse playback quickly the radio display. As each new track the current song.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-19 For the Radio with CD (MP3) and MP3 Supported Files Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Radio with USB and CD (MP3): Discs The Radio with CD (MP3), Radio 1. Press the softkey positioned The radio can play discs that with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio contain both uncompressed CD under the RDM tab until Random...
Page 248 7-20 Infotainment System Root Directory Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than order: 32 characters or 4 pages are The root directory is treated as a shortened. The display does not folder. Files are stored in the root Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last directory when the disc or storage...
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-21 Playlists can be changed by using (Tune): Turn to select MP3s on (Previous Folder): Press the softkeys below the the CD currently playing. the softkey below the tab to tabs, the knob, the go to the first track in the previous SEEK: Press to go to the start of SEEK button, or the SEEK...
Page 250 7-22 Infotainment System For the Radio with USB and The player scans the disc to To change from playback by artist to Six-Disc CD (MP3): sort the files by artist and album playback by album: ID3 tag information. It can take 1.
Page 251: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-23 CD Player Messages If the CD is not playing correctly, for The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is any other reason, try a known not advised, due to the risk of CHECK DISC: If this message good CD. contaminating the lens of the optics displays and/or the CD ejects, it with lubricants internal to the CD...
Page 252: Audio Output
7-24 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If the surface of a disc is soiled, If a playback device is plugged into clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or the radio s front auxiliary input jack, If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, USB port, or the rear auxiliary jack, sound quality can be reduced due to...
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-25 Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and release adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the to eject the disc that is currently If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 254 7-26 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is RDM (Random): Press to listen to (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, the DVD/CD AUX button tracks in random, rather than the disc that is currently playing. cycles through all available options, sequential order.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-27 The CD player reads both The CD player supports: Empty Folder uncompressed audio and MP3/ Up to 512 files and folders. Folders that do not contain files are WMA files on a mixed mode disc. skipped, and the player advances to Up to 8 folders in depth.
Page 256 7-28 Infotainment System Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the radio. These playlists are treated as display does not automatically show special folders containing Compressed audio files are the new folder name unless the compressed audio song files. accessed in the following order: folder mode has been chosen as Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls...
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-29 To use random: To listen to files by another artist, SEEK: Press to go to the next press the softkey located below track. 1. Press the softkey under the either arrow tab. The disc goes to RDM tab until Random Current Press and hold, or press multiple the next or previous artist in Disc displays...
Page 258 7-30 Infotainment System To exit music navigator mode, press If an error message displays on the Loading a disc into the system, the softkey below the Back tab to video screen or the radio, see DVD depending on media type and return to normal MP3 playback.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-31 Playing a DVD auxiliary, and rear auxiliary A lock symbol displays next to the (if available). See Using the clock display. The Parental Control DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary feature remains on until the knob is cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary Devices on page 7 35 or Audio/ pressed and held for more than...
Page 260 7-32 Infotainment System REV (Fast Reverse): Press to (Play/Pause): Press either (Stop): Press to stop playing, quickly reverse the CD or DVD at the Play or Pause tab displayed on rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. five times the normal speed. To stop the radio, to toggle between pausing (Enter): Press to select the fast reversing, press again.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-33 The rear seat passenger can The rear seat passenger can (Play/Pause): Press either navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A the play or pause icon displayed on menus and controls through the menus and controls through the the radio, to toggle between pausing remote control.
Page 262 7-34 Infotainment System The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, To resume DVD playback, press the No Disc Inserted: This message or upside down. button on the remote control, displays if no disc is present when or press the softkey located under The air is very humid.
Page 263: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-35 Auxiliary Devices For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (DVD/CD/ the portable audio device's volume Auxiliary): Press to cycle through Using the Auxiliary Input Jack to the loudest level. DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD Radios with an auxiliary input jack It is always best to power the text tab and a message showing...
Page 264 7-36 Infotainment System iPod touch Up to 65,535 files. Using the USB Port iPod classic Folder and file names up to Radios with a USB port can control 64 bytes ® a USB storage device or an iPod Not all iPods and USB drives are using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-37 To connect an iPod, connect one If you have an older iPod model that SEEK: Press to go to the next end of the USB cable that came is not supported, it can still be used track. Press and hold or press with the iPod to the iPod s dock by connecting it to the auxiliary multiple times to continue moving...
Page 266 7-38 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a Back: Press the softkey below the To skip through large lists, the five back tab to go back to the main softkeys can be used to navigate in USB Storage Device or iPod display screen on an iPod, or the the following order: The five softkeys below the radio...
Page 267 Infotainment System 7-39 Songs Third softkey, 5% through the list Shuffle Functionality each time the softkey is pressed. Composers To use Shuffle: Fourth softkey, 10% through the To select files: Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is , or to select pressed.
Page 268: (Rse) System
7-40 Infotainment System Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather The radio can be turned back on conditions, the RSE system might with a single press of the power Infotainment not work until the temperature is button, but the RSE system will within the operating range.
Page 269 Infotainment System 7-41 Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel Infrared transmitters are located at wireless headphones that are the rear of the overhead console. dedicated to this system. Channel 1 The headphones shut off is dedicated to the video screen, automatically to save the battery while Channel 2 is dedicated to power if the RSE system and RSA...
Page 270 7-42 Infotainment System Do not store the Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks headphones in heat or direct To change the batteries on the sunlight. This could damage the headphones: headphones and repairs will not 1. Turn the screw to loosen the be covered by the warranty.
Page 271 Infotainment System 7-43 The A/V jacks, located on the rear over the speakers by sourcing the 3. Press the button again to of the floor console, allow audio or radio to the auxiliary device or by remove the setup menu from the video signals to be connected from sourcing the RSA to the Rear Aux screen.
Page 272 7-44 Infotainment System The DVD player is capable of Video Screen The overhead console contains the outputting audio to the wired infrared transmitters for the wireless The video screen is located in the headphone jacks on the RSA headphones and the infrared overhead console.
Page 273 Infotainment System 7-45 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 274 7-46 Infotainment System (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press this (Next Track/Chapter): Press Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to button to start playing a DVD. Press this button to go to the beginning of navigate through a menu. this button while a DVD is playing to the next chapter or track.
Page 275 Infotainment System 7-47 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): Battery Replacement (Audio): Press this button to The numeric keypad provides the change audio tracks on DVDs that To change the remote control capability of direct chapter or track have this feature when the DVD is batteries, do the following: number selection.
Page 276 7-48 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 277 Infotainment System 7-49 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 278: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-50 Infotainment System Cleaning the RSE Overhead Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. Console System Only one band can be tuned to at When cleaning the RSE overhead one time. Changing the band on the Vehicles with this feature allow the console surface, use only a clean RSA or the front radio will change...
Page 279 Infotainment System 7-51 To listen to an iPod or portable SRCE (Source): Press this While listening to a disc, press the audio device through the RSA, button to switch between the radio left seek arrow to go back to the attach the iPod or portable audio (AM FM), XM (if equipped), CD,...
Page 280: Bluetooth
7-52 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. PROG (Program): Press this Phone The system may not work with button to go to the next preset radio all cell phones. See Pairing in station or channel set on the main Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 281 Infotainment System 7-53 A Bluetooth system can use a Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls Bluetooth capable cell phone with a a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the Hands Free Profile to make and recognize voice commands if there steering wheel to operate the receive phone calls.
Page 282 7-54 Infotainment System If multiple paired cell phones are Pairing Information 5. Locate the device named Your within range of the system, the Vehicle in the list on the cell A Bluetooth phone with MP3 system connects to the first phone.
Page 283 Infotainment System 7-55 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 284 7-56 Infotainment System Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
Page 285 Infotainment System 7-57 Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
Page 286 7-58 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to be called. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred.
Page 287 Infotainment System 7-59 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
Page 288: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-60 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Page 289: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) ..8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) .
Page 290 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn Do not drive the vehicle until all the (Floor): Air is directed to the clockwise or counterclockwise to windows are clear. floor outlets, with some air directed increase or decrease the to the windshield and side window (Outside Air): Press to turn temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 291 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be The air conditioning system The rear window defogger only used with floor, defog or defrost removes moisture from the air, so a works when the ignition is in ON/ modes. If recirculation is selected small amount of water might drip RUN.
Page 292 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled. combination of those modes. Select from the following: (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 293: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with more quickly. Air is directed to the this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system windshield and the side window described later in this section.
Page 294 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side The passenger temperature setting (On/Off): Press to turn the can be set to match the driver Temperature Controls climate control system on or off. temperature setting by pressing the Outside air still enters the vehicle, The driver and passenger side PASS button and turning off the and is directed to the floor.
Page 295 Climate Controls Use the steps below to place the 2. Set the driver and passenger To avoid blowing cold air in cold entire system in automatic mode: temperature. weather, the system delays turning the fan on until warm air is 1.
Page 296 Climate Controls conditioning compressor unless the (Air Delivery Mode Control): (Floor): Air is directed to the outside temperature is close to Press these buttons to change the floor outlets, with some to the freezing. The recirculation mode direction of the airflow in the vehicle. windshield, side window outlets, and cannot be selected while in the Repeatedly press either button until...
Page 297 Climate Controls The air conditioning system While in recirculation mode, the (Air Conditioning): Press to removes moisture from the air, so a windows may fog when the weather turn the air conditioning (A/C) small amount of water might drip is cold and damp. To clear the fog, compressor on and off.
Page 298 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Do not use a razor blade Sensors or sharp object to clear the inside The rear window defogger uses a rear window. Do not adhere warming grid to remove fog from the anything to the defogger grid rear window.
Page 299 Climate Controls 8-11 There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor located behind Use the air outlets located in the the front grille. This sensor reads center and on the side of the the outside air temperature and instrument panel to direct the helps maintain the temperature airflow.
Page 300 8-12 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 301 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-30 Brakes Fast Idle System ... . . 9-31 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
Page 302 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ..9-83 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-84 distractions.
Page 303: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving WARNING WARNING Defensive driving means always Taking your eyes off the road too Drinking and then driving is very expect the unexpected. The first long or too often could cause a dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 304: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking power brake assist but it will be Curve Tips used when the brake is applied. Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the push the brake pedal is perception Reduce speed before entering a...
Page 305: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.
Page 306: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Off-Road Driving WARNING acceleration, or braking, Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be including reducing vehicle speed When driving off-road, bouncing used for off-road driving. Vehicles by shifting to a lower gear. Any and quick changes in direction without four-wheel drive and sudden changes could cause vehicles not equipped with All...
Page 307 Driving and Operating Make sure all underbody Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading shields, if equipped, are properly the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving attached. and Tires. Know the local laws that apply to WARNING Environmental Concerns off-road driving.
Page 308 Driving and Operating Driving on Hills Before driving on a hill, assess WARNING the steepness, traction, and Driving safely on hills requires good obstructions. If the terrain ahead judgment and an understanding of Driving to the top of a hill at high cannot be seen, get out of the what the vehicle can and cannot do.
Page 309 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle WARNING WARNING around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
Page 310 9-10 Driving and Operating Surface conditions can be a 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted WARNING problem. Loose gravel, muddy after stalling, set the parking spots, or even wet grass can brake, shift an automatic Getting out of the vehicle on the cause the tires to slip sideways, transmission into P (Park) or a downhill side when stopped...
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-11 Traction is reduced on hard packed Driving in Water While the exhaust pipe is under snow and ice and it is easy to lose water, you will not be able to start control. Reduce vehicle speed when the engine.
Page 312: Driving On Wet Roads
9-12 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your strong forces. Driving through ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 313: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-13 Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your vehicle instruments often.
Page 314: Winter Driving
9-14 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-15 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust off and close the window most of or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 316: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-16 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire Release the accelerator pedal while chains on the vehicle, see Tire shifting, and press lightly on the Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 81. accelerator pedal when the wheels to free the vehicle when transmission is in gear.
Page 317: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-17 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 318 9-18 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information post (striker). The tire and There is also important loading Label loading information label shows information on the vehicle the number of occupant seating Certification/Tire label. It tells positions (A), and the maximum you the Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle capacity weight (B) in Rating (GVWR) and the Gross...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-19 Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing Load Limit the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to Locate the statement The For example, if the XXX your vehicle.
Page 320 9-20 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-21 Refer to your vehicle's tire and Certification/Tire Label of your vehicle. This is called loading information label for Gross Vehicle Weight specific information about your Rating (GVWR). The GVWR vehicle's capacity weight and includes the weight of the seating positions.
Page 322 9-22 Driving and Operating Never exceed the GVWR for Using heavier suspension WARNING your vehicle, or the GAWR for components to get added either the front or rear axle. durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any weight ratings.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-23 There is also important loading When using this upper load WARNING information for off-road driving in platform, be sure the load is this manual. See Loading securely tied down to prevent it Things you put inside the Your Vehicle for Off-Road from shifting.
Page 324 9-24 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment Remember not to exceed Loading Points the Gross Axle Weight When you carry removable Rating (GAWR) of the front or items, you may need to put a rear axle. limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle.
Page 325: Truck-Camper Loading
Driving and Operating 9-25 points to remove gap. The holes for When installing and loading a Refer to the Truck-Camper the Cargo Management System (C) slide-in camper, check the Loading Information label in the are not intended for attachment of manufacturer's instructions.
Page 326 9-26 Driving and Operating Here is an example of proper of camper cargo, and the weight and on the rear wheels truck and camper match: of passengers in the camper. separately to determine axle The total cargo load should not loads.
Page 327: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-27 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and No adjustment to the pedals can be the first 322 km (200 miles) or made when the vehicle is in Operating so. During this time the new R (Reverse) or while using cruise brake linings are not yet control.
Page 328: Ignition Positions
9-28 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have a memory A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an function which lets pedal settings be LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is emergency: saved and recalled. See Memory stopped, turn the ignition switch to 1.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-29 Notice: Using a tool to force the The switch stays in this position WARNING key to turn in the ignition could when the engine is running. The cause damage to the switch or transmission is also unlocked in this Turning off the vehicle while break the key.
Page 330: Starting The Engine
9-30 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Starting Procedure Move the shift lever to P (Park) or 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle has a diesel engine, N (Neutral). The engine will not start pedal, turn the ignition key to see the Duramax diesel supplement in any other position.
Page 331: Fast Idle System
Driving and Operating 9-31 damage, this system also 2. If the engine does not start Fast Idle System prevents cranking if the engine after 5 10 seconds, especially If the vehicle has this feature it is is already running. Engine in very cold weather available only with cruise control.
Page 332: Retained Accessory
9-32 Driving and Operating When the fast idle is active the Retained Accessory Engine Coolant Heater Driver Information Center (DIC) will Power (RAP) The engine heater can provide display FAST IDLE ON. easier starting and better fuel The following vehicle accessories One of the following actions will turn economy during engine warm-up in can be used for up to 10 minutes...
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-33 To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be WARNING sure to unplug and store the Heater cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an away from moving engine parts.
Page 334: Shifting Into Park
9-34 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then Leaving the Vehicle With the set the parking brake. Engine Running See Parking Brake on page 9 63 WARNING for more information. WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of 2.
Page 335: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-35 If you have to leave the vehicle with Torque Lock Shifting out of Park the engine running, be sure your If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an vehicle is in P (Park) and the do not shift your transmission into electronic shift lock release system.
Page 336: Transmission)
9-36 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking (Manual Parking over Things following: Transmission) That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual WARNING 2. Move the shift lever to the transmission, before you get out of desired position.
Page 337: Active Fuel Management
Driving and Operating 9-37 ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Vehicles with V8 engines may have There are holes or openings Active Fuel Management . This WARNING in the vehicle body from system allows the engine to operate damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 338: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-38 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out of Four-wheel drive vehicles with the It is better not to park with the the vehicle if the automatic transfer case in N (Neutral) will engine running.
Page 339: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic There are several different positions for the shift lever. Transmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic Vehicles with an automatic Transmission Shown (Light Duty transmission have an electronic ®...
Page 340 9-40 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the WARNING WARNING rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine It is dangerous to get out of the If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the because the vehicle cannot move vehicle if the shift lever is not fully vehicle will be free to roll even...
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-41 N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission wheels. To restart when you are fuel economy.
Page 342 9-42 Driving and Operating The transmission uses adaptive M (Manual Mode): This position is If you manually select 2 (Second) in shift controls. Adaptive shift controls available on vehicles with the an automatic transmission, the continually compares key shift Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic transmission will start in second parameters to pre-programmed 6-Speed transmission.
Page 343: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-43 For an Allison Transmission or Manual Mode To use this feature, do the following: Hydra-Matic 6-Speed transmission, 1. Move the shift lever to Range Selection Mode this position reduces vehicle speed M (Manual Mode). ® without using the brakes. You can (Allison Transmission or ®...
Page 344: Tow/Haul Mode
9-44 Driving and Operating Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode Tow/Haul Mode Range Selection Mode is active. If your vehicle has the Allison See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 44. Transmission, or the Hydra-Matic While using Range Selection Mode, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul has a Low Traction Mode that can...
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-45 The selector button is located on the Grade Braking (6-Speed Grade Braking monitors vehicle end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/ speed, acceleration, engine torque Automatic Transmission) Haul Mode on and off by pressing and brake pedal usage. Using this The Grade Braking shift modes can the button.
Page 346: Manual Transmission
9-46 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Here is how to operate the manual 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): transmission: Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal 2 (Second).
Page 347: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-47 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Drive Systems Notice: Driving on clean, dry while the vehicle is moving pavement in Four-Wheel Drive forward could damage the High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for Four-Wheel Drive transmission. The repairs would an extended period of time may not be covered by the vehicle cause premature wear on the...
Page 348 9-48 Driving and Operating Front Axle Manual Transfer Case The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to engage or disengage is normal. A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-49 ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak Recommended Transfer Case Settings shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low Transfer Case Settings will turn Traction Control and Driving Conditions ® StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak System on page 9 65. Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow*...
Page 350 9-50 Driving and Operating 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): This WARNING setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. Shifting the transfer case to The front axle is not engaged in N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle two-wheel drive. This setting also to roll even if the transmission is provides the best fuel economy.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-51 If the transfer case shifter is in Shifting from Two-Wheel Drive When Using the Manual the N (Neutral) position and you High to Four-Wheel Drive High Transfer Case have difficulty reaching the while the vehicle is in motion Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel selected transfer case mode, may require that moderate force...
Page 352 9-52 Driving and Operating Shift the transfer case shift lever Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel WARNING in one continuous motion into Drive Low the Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transfer case Shifting the transfer case to position. into Four-Wheel-Drive Low while N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle When in Four-Wheel Drive Low moving at speeds faster than...
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-53 Electronic Transfer Case Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 101 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 101. The transfer case knob is located You can choose among four driving transfer case cannot make a next to the steering column.
Page 354 9-54 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING Drive High the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to as on snowy or icy roads or in most Drive High position.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-55 Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light 30 seconds the transfer case will Notice: Shifting the transmission to stop flashing and remain on shift to Four-Wheel Drive into gear before the requested before shifting the transmission High mode. mode indicator light has stopped in gear.
Page 356 9-56 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to that the transfer case is in Two-Wheel Drive High. To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) by shifting the N (Neutral) do the following: After the transfer case has transmission to R (Reverse) for...
Page 357: Automatic Transfer Case
Driving and Operating 9-57 Excessively shifting the transfer Use the dial to shift into and out of AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel case into or out of the different Four-Wheel Drive. Drive): This setting is ideal for use modes may cause the transfer case when road surface traction You can choose among five driving to enter the shift protection mode.
Page 358 9-58 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This WARNING High or AUTO (Automatic setting also engages the front axle Four-Wheel Drive) and delivers extra torque. You may Shifting the transfer case to never need this setting. It sends Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-59 Extended high-speed operation in It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit out of Four-Wheel Drive Low Four-Wheel Drive Low may damage significant engagement noise and is to have the vehicle moving or shorten the life of the drivetrain. bump when shifting between 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
Page 360 9-60 Driving and Operating If the knob is turned to the 4. Put the transmission in 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, N (Neutral). ACCESSORY, which will turn the or Two-Wheel Drive High switch engine off. 5.
Page 361: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-61 4. Release the parking brake prior Brakes Along with ABS, the vehicle has a to moving the vehicle. Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, Notice: Shifting the transmission Antilock Brake both the brake and ABS warning into gear before the requested System (ABS) lights come on accompanied by a...
Page 362: Using Abs
9-62 Driving and Operating ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS If the vehicle does not have ABS, to each wheel, as required, faster use a squeeze braking technique. Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help This gives maximum braking while the brake pedal down firmly and let the driver steer around the obstacle...
Page 363: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-63 Parking Brake A chime sounds and the warning light flashes when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 8 km/h (5 mph). To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake...
Page 364: Brake Assist
9-64 Driving and Operating If the ignition is on, the brake If the parking brake is not released quickly and forcefully applied the system warning light will come on. when you begin to drive, the brake brake pedal in an attempt to quickly See Brake System Warning Light on system warning light will flash and a stop or slow down the vehicle.
Page 365: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-65 Hill Start Assist (HSA) no rolling. The brakes will Ride Control Systems automatically release when the Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak accelerator pedal is applied within ® StabiliTrak System have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) the two second window. If the feature, which may be useful when vehicle is equipped with the The vehicle has a vehicle stability...
Page 366 9-66 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is on automatically If cruise control is being used when whenever the vehicle is started. To StabiliTrak activates, the cruise assist with directional control of the control automatically disengages. vehicle, the system should always The cruise control can be be left on.
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-67 The traction control part of Traction control and StabiliTrak can It is recommended to leave the StabiliTrak can be turned off by be turned on by pressing and system on for normal driving pressing and releasing the TCS/ releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button conditions, but it may be necessary StabiliTrak button if both systems...
Page 368 9-68 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle StabiliTrak may also turn off is allowed to spin excessively automatically if it determines that a The TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake problem exists with the system.
Page 369: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-69 Locking Rear Axle Cruise Control When the brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off. Vehicles with a locking rear axle can For vehicles with an Allison or give more traction on snow, mud, WARNING Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic ice, sand, or gravel.
Page 370 9-70 Driving and Operating When road conditions allow the + RES (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Press the SET button located cruise control to be safely used Press briefly to resume to a on the steering wheel and again, it can be turned back on. previously set speed, or press and release it.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-71 To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using While going downhill: press the SET button on the Cruise Control Vehicles with a four speed steering wheel briefly. Each time If the cruise control system is automatic transmission may this is done, the vehicle goes already activated,...
Page 372: Object Detection Systems
9-72 Driving and Operating When the brakes are manually Object Detection WARNING applied the cruise control is Systems disengaged. The URPA system does not Ending Cruise Control detect pedestrians, bicyclists, Ultrasonic Parking Assist animals, or any other objects There are three ways to end cruise If available, the Ultrasonic Rear located below the bumper or that control:...
Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-73 When the distance is less than When the system is off, PARK PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver OWNERS MANUAL: This continuous tone for five seconds. Information Center (DIC).
Page 374: Rear Vision
9-74 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) vehicle, or an object was Camera (RVC) hanging out of the tailgate during Failure to use proper care before the last drive cycle. Once the If available, the Rear Vision Camera backing may result in injury, object is removed and the (RVC) system displays part of the...
Page 375 Driving and Operating 9-75 Turning the RVC System On or Off Turning the RVC System On or Off To turn off the RVC system, press To turn the RVC system on or off: and hold , located on the inside 1.
Page 376 9-76 Driving and Operating Adjusting the Brightness and If URPA has been disabled and the 4. Select the Rear Camera Options Contrast of the Screen symbols have been turned on, the screen button. The Rear Camera Rear Parking Assist Symbols Options screen displays.
Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-77 4. Select the Rear Camera Options Displayed images may be further or screen button. The Rear Camera closer than they appear. The area Options screen displays. displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of 5.
Page 378 9-78 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the RVC System On or Off earlier in this section. It is dark.
Page 379: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-79 The RVC system display in the The fast flash conditions are Fuel rearview mirror may turn off or not used to protect the video device For diesel engine vehicles, see appear as expected due to one of from high temperature Fuel for Diesel Engines in the the following conditions.
Page 380: Recommended Fuel
9-80 Driving and Operating Look for the TOP TIER label on the Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets and a yellow fuel cap can use either (VIN Code 2), use premium enhanced detergency standards unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel...
Page 381: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-81 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification D 4814 California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the in the United States or CAN/...
Page 382: Fuel Additives
9-82 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 383: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-83 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet E85 has less energy per liter ASTM Specification D 5798 or (gallon) than gasoline, so you will Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling need to refill the fuel tank more and a yellow fuel cap can use either the tank with fuel mixtures that do...
Page 384: Filling The Tank
9-84 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is located If the vehicle is a dual fuel tank behind a hinged fuel door on the chassis cab model, and it runs out If the vehicle has a diesel engine, driver side of the vehicle.
Page 385: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-85 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) displays on the Driver Information Container Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not Bring the fill nozzle in contact properly installed. See Fuel System with the inside of the fill WARNING Messages on page 5 47 for more...
Page 386: General Towing
9-86 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on new vehicle is driven. The page 10 101. For information on General Towing engine, axle, or other parts could towing the vehicle behind another...
Page 387 Driving and Operating 9-87 Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer hitch WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires, and mirrors. If the trailer or under the instrument has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 388 9-88 Driving and Operating Passing When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often. More passing distance is needed the trailer will not strike soft See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 44.
Page 389 Driving and Operating 9-89 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in WARNING (Continued) place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING Always put the shift lever fully in 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then P (Park) with the parking brake Parking the vehicle on a hill with apply the parking brake and shift...
Page 390: Trailer Towing
9-90 Driving and Operating Maintenance when Trailer Trailer Towing WARNING Towing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when see the Duramax diesel supplement often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct for more information.
Page 391 Driving and Operating 9-91 Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required repairs not covered by the vehicle important for your safety and that of...
Page 392 9-92 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 177 kg (4,800 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.3L V6 With Automatic 3.73 2 449 kg (5,400 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) Transmission (b) 4.3L V6...
Page 393 Driving and Operating 9-93 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling...
Page 394 9-94 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 (LMG) K5L HD 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg 3.73...
Page 395 Driving and Operating 9-95 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 082 kg (9,000 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box...
Page 396 9-96 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling...
Page 397 Driving and Operating 9-97 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.73 2 223 kg (4,900 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 (b) 3.42 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (b) 3.08...
Page 398 9-98 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 399 Driving and Operating 9-99 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 400 9-100 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 491 kg (9,900 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 401 Driving and Operating 9-101 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73...
Page 402 9-102 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs)
Page 403 Driving and Operating 9-103 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs)
Page 404 9-104 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 3 946 kg (8,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 987 kg (13,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions.
Page 405 Driving and Operating 9-105 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 1500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2500/3500 Weight Carrying or 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Standard Box Weight Distributing 2500/...
Page 406: Towing Equipment
9-106 Driving and Operating Trailering may be limited by the trailer tongue. If using a hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight-distributing hitch, make sure pintle hook. Other trailers may weight. Tongue or kingpin weight not to exceed the RGAWR before require a weight-distributing hitch cannot cause the vehicle to exceed...
Page 407 Driving and Operating 9-107 Weight-Distributing Hitch Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that its centerline is Adjustment Trailering over or slightly in front of the rear Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers axle. Take care that it is not so far can be used with many pickup forward that it will contact the back models.
Page 408 9-108 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more any electrical equipment that is vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to installed.
Page 409 Driving and Operating 9-109 White: Ground Basic Trailer Wiring Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package Light Green: Back-up Lamps All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups have a seven-wire Red: Battery Feed* trailer towing harness. Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* For vehicles not equipped with *The fuses for these two circuits are heavy duty trailering, the harness is installed in the underhood electrical...
Page 410 9-110 Driving and Operating If charging a remote (non-vehicle) The harness contains the following battery, press the Tow/Haul Mode camper/trailer circuits: button, if equipped, located at the Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal end of the shift lever. This will boost Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn the vehicle system voltage and Signal properly charge the battery.
Page 411 Driving and Operating 9-111 Electric Brake Control Wiring ITBC must be disconnected. Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket Provisions controllers to control the trailer These wiring provisions are brakes at the same time. included with the vehicle as part of Tow/Haul Mode the trailer wiring package.
Page 412 9-112 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is designed to be most Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer effective when the vehicle and when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles trailer combined weight is at least at all will not cause damage.
Page 413 Driving and Operating 9-113 Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak When trailering, make sure of the WARNING have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) following: feature. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) The ITBC system is used only Connecting a trailer that is not on page 9 65.
Page 414 9-114 Driving and Operating Pressing a Trailer Gain Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer button If the Trailer Brake brakes and allows manual Display Page is not currently application of the trailer brakes. The displayed, pressing a Trailer Trailer Brake Control Panel is used Gain button will first recall the along with the Trailer Brake Display...
Page 415 Driving and Operating 9-115 There is a fault in the ITBC TRAILER GAIN: This setting is Non-hybrid vehicles with Trailer system (a SERVICE TRAILER displayed any time the Trailer Brake Sway Control (TSC) or Hill Start BRAKE SYSTEM message will Display Page is active.
Page 416 9-116 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Use the following procedure to on the DIC, - - - - - - will correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each Trailer Gain should be set for a disappear if there is no towing condition: specific trailering condition and must...
Page 417 Driving and Operating 9-117 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just TRAILER CONNECTED: This If the disconnect occurs while below the point of trailer wheel message will be briefly displayed the vehicle is moving, this lock-up, indicated by trailer when a trailer with electric brakes is message will continue until the wheel squeal or tire smoke when first connected to the vehicle.
Page 418: Trailer Sway
9-118 Driving and Operating 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING If either the CHECK TRAILER Trailer Sway message re-appears, the WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER Control (TSC) electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is vehicle side. displayed while driving the vehicle, Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak power is no longer available to the have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Page 419: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-119 Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package, Similar Equipment Add-Ons called RPO VYU. If the vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical provided certain weights, such as...
Page 420 9-120 Driving and Operating Follow the snow plow Say, for example, you have a 318 kg Front axle reserve capacity is the manufacturer's (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight difference between the Gross Axle recommendations regarding of all occupants and cargo inside Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front rear ballast.
Page 421 Driving and Operating 9-121 In order to calculate the amount of Where: weight any front accessory, such as W = Weight of added accessory a snow plow, is adding to the front A = Distance that the accessory axle, use the following formula: is in front of the front axle W.B.
Page 422 9-122 Driving and Operating Heavier equipment can be added on Total vehicle reserve capacity is the WARNING (Continued) the front of the vehicle if it is difference between the GVWR and compensated for by carrying fewer the weight of the truck with full fuel manufacturer or installer's passengers, less cargo, or by and passengers.
Page 423: Pickup Conversion To
Driving and Operating 9-123 Emergency Roof Lamp Pickup Conversion to Provisions Chassis Cab Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow We are aware that some vehicle plow prep package also have an owners might consider having the emergency roof lamp provision pickup box removed and a package, RPO TRW.
Page 424 9-124 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Cooling System ... . 10-20 Headlamp Aiming Engine Coolant ... . . 10-21 Headlamp Aiming ..10-41 Engine Overheating .
Page 426 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting Operation ....10-68 Electrical System Jump Starting ....10-96 Tire Inspection .
Page 427: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate 65 Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 428: Accessories And Modifications
10-4 Vehicle Care Accessories and Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks resulting from modifications or the Modifications installation or use of non GM Doing Your Own certified parts, including control Adding non dealer accessories or Service Work module or software modifications, is making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the can affect vehicle performance and...
Page 429: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 19.
Page 430 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V8 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar)
Page 431: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Oil page 10 18. View). See Checking Engine For diesel engine vehicles, see Oil under Engine Oil on B. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil in the Duramax Diesel page 10 7.
Page 432 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the vehicle to the engine.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F Selecting the right engine oil ( 29°C), an SAE 0W 30 oil should depends on both the proper oil be used.
Page 434: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil not necessary for up to a year. The elements that can be unhealthy for engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 435: Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission System can be reset as follows: Life System Fluid (4-Speed 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the Transmission) the engine off.
Page 436 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes before A cold fluid check can be made checking the transmission fluid level after the vehicle has been sitting for Transmission Fluid if you have been driving: eight hours or more with the engine Because this operation can be a off, but this is used only as a When outside temperatures are...
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-13 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 4.
Page 438: Transmission)
10-14 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid may Fluid (6-Speed Always check the fluid level at least damage the vehicle, and the twice using the procedure described Transmission) damages may not be covered by previously.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-15 Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, 6. Using the TRANS TEMP scheduled maintenance intervals prepare the vehicle as follows: reading, determine and perform listed in Maintenance Schedule on the appropriate check 1.
Page 440 10-16 Vehicle Care Use this cold check procedure to 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it 6. Perform a hot check at check fluid level when the back in all the way; wait the first opportunity after the transmission temperature is three seconds, and then pull it transmission reaches a normal between 27°C and 32°C...
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-17 The hot check is the most accurate 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it the HOT band. If the fluid level is method to check the fluid level. The back in all the way; wait low, add only enough fluid to hot check should be performed at three seconds, and then pull it bring the level into the HOT...
Page 442: Manual Transmission
10-18 Vehicle Care Manual Transmission When to Check and What How to Check and Add Fluid to Use Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level It is not necessary to check the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the manual transmission fluid level.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-19 When to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval.
Page 444: Cooling System
10-20 Vehicle Care 5. Inspect or replace the engine air Cooling System cleaner/filter. If the vehicle has the Duramax® 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten diesel engine, see the Duramax the screws. diesel supplement for more information. WARNING The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct Operating the engine with the air working temperature.
Page 445: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-21 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is ® Heater and radiator hoses, and mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very hot but you would not get the coolant.
Page 446 10-22 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts Never dispose of engine coolant by 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable putting it in the trash, pouring it on water and DEX-COOL coolant at the Helps keep the proper engine the ground, or into sewers, streams, coolant surge tank, but be sure the temperature or bodies of water.
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-23 How to Add Coolant to the If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Cooling System in the when the engine is not running...
Page 448: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating inside the coolant surge tank ® If the vehicle has the Duramax may be lower. If the level is Diesel engine, see the Duramax lower, add more of the proper Diesel Supplement for more mixture to the coolant surge tank information.
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-25 If the decision is made not to lift the Notice: If the engine catches fire WARNING (Continued) hood when this warning appears, while driving with no coolant, the get service help right away. See vehicle can be badly damaged. If you keep driving when the Roadside Assistance Program The costly repairs would not be...
Page 450 10-26 Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from If the ENGINE OVERHEATED If the temperature overheat gauge STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE is no longer in the overheat zone or the Engine Compartment OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE an overheat warning no longer The ENGINE OVERHEATED message appears with no sign of displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 451: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-27 Overheated Engine Engine Fan This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine. It will go Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine away as the fan clutch partially Operating Mode cooling fan, when the clutch is disengages.
Page 452: Power Steering Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Notice: Extremely small amounts Lubricants on page 11 13. Always of contamination can cause use the proper fluid.
Page 453: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-29 Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When windshield washer fluid needs occurs, which could to be added, be sure to read the damage the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before completely full.
Page 454: Brakes
10-30 Vehicle Care Brakes Notice: Continuing to drive with Drum brakes have an inspection worn-out brake pads could result hole to inspect lining wear during This vehicle has front disc brakes in costly brake repair. scheduled maintenance. When the and could have rear drum brakes or front brake pads are replaced, have Some driving conditions or climates rear disc brakes.
Page 455: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-31 Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. The braking system on a vehicle is If fluid is added when the linings are complex. Its many parts have to be worn, there will be too much fluid of top quality and work well together when new brake linings are...
Page 456 10-32 Vehicle Care Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Notice to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can brake fluid. See Maintenance level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 457: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-33 Battery Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Transfer Case WARNING Hybrid Supplement for more When to Check Lubricant information. Batteries have acid that can burn Refer to Maintenance Schedule on This vehicle has a maintenance free you and gas that can explode.
Page 458 10-34 Vehicle Care When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 459: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-35 Front Axle How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the When to Check and Change vehicle should be on a level Lubricant surface. It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard.
Page 460: Rear Axle
10-36 Vehicle Care What to Use All axle assemblies are filled by How to Check Lubricant volume of fluid during production. Refer to Recommended Fluids and They are not filled to reach a certain Lubricants on page 11 13 to level.
Page 461: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care 10-37 For all 6.6 L Duramax Diesel To get an accurate reading, the These standards apply only to 2500HD Series applications and vehicle should be on a level vehicles sold in the United States. all 3500 Series applications, the surface.
Page 462: Starter Switch Check
10-38 Vehicle Care Among those acts presumed to Exhaust: Do not use the accelerator constitute tampering are the acts pedal, and be ready to turn off Removal of the muffler and/or listed below. the engine immediately if it resonator. starts. Insulation: Removal of the exhaust pipes 3.
Page 463: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-39 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 63. Function Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 464: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-40 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. See the parking brake.
Page 465: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-41 Have all four tires on a level Headlamp Aiming surface which is level all the way to the wall. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim Be placed so it is perpendicular of the headlamps has been preset to the wall.
Page 466 10-42 Vehicle Care To adjust the vertical aim: 3. Record the distance from the 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) ground to the aim dot on the on the wall the width of the 1. Open the hood. See Hood on low beam headlamp.
Page 467: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-43 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 48. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 468: Halogen Bulbs
10-44 Vehicle Care Halogen Bulbs Headlamps, Front Turn 2. If you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side, remove the Signal, Sidemarker, and Engine Air Cleaner cover. See WARNING Parking Lamps Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 18 for more information. Halogen bulbs have pressurized 3.
Page 469: Pick-Up Box Identification
Vehicle Care 10-45 Pick-Up Box Identification Taillamps (Chassis Cab To replace one of these bulbs: and Fender Marker Models) 1. Remove the four screws. Lamps 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. The pick-up box identification lamps 3. Turn the old bulb are LEDs.
Page 470: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-46 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. Stoplamps, and Back-Up 5. Press a new bulb into the socket Lamps and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly. 6. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp...
Page 471: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-47 To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 2. Gently push forward while lifting the back edge of the lamp housing from the bumper opening. 3. Turn the bulb socket (C) one quarter turn to release the bulb socket from the lamp housing (A).
Page 472: Replacement Bulbs
10-48 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Number Sidemarker Lamp/ Overload Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 3047K Back-up Lamp 921LL Turn Signal Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit Back-up Lamp* 1156 Stoplamp/Turn breakers to protect against an Cargo Lamp and Signal Lamp/ 1157...
Page 473: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-49 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the vehicle has a diesel engine, some cases to remain off.
Page 474 10-50 Vehicle Care Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical Fuses Usage component. Fuses Usage Electronic To remove fuses, hold the end of Right Trailer Stop/ Suspension the fuse between your thumb and...
Page 475 Vehicle Care 10-51 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Controls Fuel Injectors, Fuel System Ignition Coils Control Module Engine Control (Right Side) Module, Throttle Not Used Control Transmission Not Used Control Module Trailer Brake Fuel Injectors, (Battery) Controller Ignition Coils Vehicle Back-up Front Washer (Left Side)
Page 476 10-52 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver Side Amplifier Heated Mirrors High-Beam Audio System SEO B1 Upfitter Headlamp Usage (Battery) Miscellaneous Daytime Running (Ignition), Cruise Accessory Power Lamps 2 Control Outlet Sunroof Not Used SEO Upfitter Key Ignition Usage Airbag System System, Theft...
Page 477 Vehicle Care 10-53 J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Cooling Fan 1 Stud 1 (Trailer LO/HID Headlamp Connector Not Used FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps Battery Power) Heavy Duty (Optional - 40A Air Conditioning Antilock Brake CMPRSR Compressor Fuse Required)
Page 478: Block
10-54 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Pull off the cover to access the fuse Steering Wheel features shown.
Page 479 Vehicle Care 10-55 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Driver Side Turn Interior Lamps Signal, Stoplamp Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit Instrument Panel (Unlock Feature) Breaker Back Lighting Rear Seat Passenger Side Turn Entertainment Harness Signal, Stoplamp...
Page 480: Block
10-56 Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Harness Circuit Block Connector Usage Breaker Usage The center instrument panel fuse Body Harness Passenger Side BODY 2 block is located underneath the Connector 2 Power Window Circuit instrument panel, to the left of the Breaker Body Harness steering column.
Page 481: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 482: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-58 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires Notice: Low profile tires are more susceptible to damage If the vehicle has 20 inch P275/ from road hazards or curb 55R20 size tires, they are impact than standard profile classified as touring tires and tires.
Page 483 Vehicle Care 10-59 (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria molded onto both sides of the Specification) Original tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture. GM's specific tire performance (E) Tire Ply Material The type criteria have a TPC specification...
Page 484 10-60 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire (D) DOT (Department of (F) Tire Ply Material The type Performance Criteria Transportation) of cord and number of plies in Specification) Original Department of Transportation the sidewall and under the tread. equipment tires designed to (DOT) code indicates that the (G) Single Tire Maximum GM's specific tire performance...
Page 485: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (F) Service Description These number that indicates the tire characters represent the load Tire Size height to width measurements. index and speed rating of the For example, if the tire size tire.
Page 486: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-62 Vehicle Care (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional width in millimeters from accessories. Some examples of (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 487 Vehicle Care 10-63 Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Light Truck (LT Metric) Tire amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and tire used on light duty trucks and measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. some multipurpose passenger or psi (pounds per square inch) vehicles.
Page 488 10-64 Vehicle Care Normal Occupant Weight Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Sidewall The portion of a tire number of occupants a vehicle tire used on passenger cars and between the tread and the bead. is designed to seat multiplied by some light duty trucks and Speed Rating 68 kg (150 lbs).
Page 489: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-65 Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) permanently attached to a A tire information system vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. that provides consumers with capacity weight and the original Reduced fuel economy.
Page 490 10-66 Vehicle Care For additional information Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure for regarding how much weight the when the tires are cold, meaning High-Speed Operation vehicle can carry, and an the vehicle has not been driven example of the Tire and Loading for at least three hours or no WARNING Information label, see Vehicle...
Page 491: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-67 Vehicles with P265/70R17 or P275/ Each tire, including the spare lead to tire failure. Under inflation 55R20 size tires require inflation (if provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure adjustment when driving monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h the inflation pressure recommended...
Page 492: Operation
10-68 Vehicle Care When the malfunction indicator is Federal Communications illuminated, the system may not be Commission (FCC) Rules and able to detect or signal low tire with Industry Canada pressure as intended. TPMS Standards malfunctions may occur for a variety See Radio Frequency Statement on of reasons, including the installation page 13 23 for information...
Page 493 Vehicle Care 10-69 and displays, see Driver Information Notice: Tire sealant materials are cycle until the problem is corrected. Center (DIC) on page 5 33 and Tire not all the same. A non-approved Some of the conditions that can Messages on page 5 50. tire sealant could damage the cause these to come on are: TPMS sensors.
Page 494 10-70 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching missing or damaged. The process is: Process malfunction light and the DIC 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique message should go off when the identification code.
Page 495: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-71 If the vehicle does not have RKE 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: or DIC buttons, press the trip tire, and repeat the procedure in The indicators at three or odometer reset stem located on Step 5.
Page 496: Tire Rotation
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Any time unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon Use this rotation pattern when...
Page 497 Vehicle Care 10-73 Vehicles with polished forged The spare wheel can be used in WARNING aluminum dual wheels have any position and can be rotated three unique wheels; a front, a with the rear inner wheels. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the rear outer and a rear inner.
Page 498: Dual Tire Rotation
10-74 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Dual Tire Rotation WARNING System (TPMS), if the vehicle When the vehicle is new, has one. See Tire Pressure If the vehicle is operated with a or whenever a wheel, wheel Monitor Operation on tire that is underinflated, the tire bolt, or wheel nut is replaced, page 10 68.
Page 499: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-75 When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10 72 and Tire Parking for an extended period can Rotation on page 10 72 for cause flat spots on the tires that Tires additional information. may result in vibrations while driving.
Page 500 10-76 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system WARNING WARNING (Continued) considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall Tires could explode during spare tire and wheel assembly performance of the vehicle, improper service. Attempting with a similar overall diameter as including brake system the road tires and wheels, so it is to mount or dismount a tire...
Page 501: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-77 If the vehicle tires must be replaced Different Size Tires and WARNING with a tire that does not have a TPC Wheels Spec number, make sure they are If different sized wheels are used, the same size, load range, speed If wheels or tires are installed that there may not be an acceptable rating, and construction (radial) as...
Page 502: Uniform Tire Quality
10-78 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter tires, Grading The treadwear grade is a compact spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...
Page 503: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-79 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 504: Wheel Replacement
10-80 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, WARNING or wheel nut is replaced on a dual Replace any wheel that is bent, wheel setup, check the wheel nut Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or torque after 160, 1 600 and wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 505: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-81 Tire Chains Notice: If the vehicle does not WARNING (Continued) have dual wheels and has a tire size other than P265/65R18, P275/ WARNING Use another type of traction 55R20, LT265/70R17, LT265/ device only if its manufacturer 70R18, LT265/60R20, P285/50R20, If the vehicle has dual wheels or recommends it for use on the P285/45R22, or 285/45R22, use...
Page 506: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-82 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or are maintained properly.
Page 507 Vehicle Care 10-83 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be 4. Turn off the engine and do the wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 508: Tire Changing
10-84 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Extended Cab A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B. Tool Kit B. Tool Kit C. Wheel Blocks C. Wheel Blocks Crew Cab D.
Page 509 Vehicle Care 10-85 For regular cab models, the Jack Handle Extensions equipment you will need is behind Spare Tire Lock (If equipped) the passenger seat. For extended 1. Open the spare tire lock cover and crew cab models, the on the bumper and use the equipment is on the shelf behind the ignition key to remove the spare passenger side second row seat.
Page 510 10-86 Vehicle Care 5. Pull the spare tire out from under Removing the Flat Tire and the vehicle. Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper.
Page 511 Vehicle Care 10-87 The tools you will be using include If the vehicle has a center cap the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), with wheel nut caps, the wheel the jack handle (C), the jack handle nut caps are designed to stay extensions (D), and the wheel with the center cap after they are wrench (E).
Page 512 10-88 Vehicle Care Front Position - 1500 Models Front Position - All Other Models Rear Position 1500 Models 4. Position the jack under the Position the jack under the 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire vehicle, as shown.
Page 513 Vehicle Care 10-89 6. Turn the wheel wrench WARNING clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off Getting under a vehicle when it is the ground so there is enough lifted on a jack is dangerous. room for the spare tire to fit If the vehicle slips off the jack, under the wheel well.
Page 514 10-90 Vehicle Care 10. Put the wheel nuts back on WARNING with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the 11. Tighten each wheel nut by parts to which it is fastened, can hand.
Page 515 Vehicle Care 10-91 WARNING WARNING If wheel studs are damaged, they Wheel nuts that are improperly or can break. If all the studs on a incorrectly tightened can cause wheel broke, the wheel could the wheels to become loose or come off and cause a crash.
Page 516 10-92 Vehicle Care When reinstalling the regular wheel Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Notice: Storing an aluminum and tire, also reinstall either the wheel with a flat tire under your and Tools center cap, or bolt-on hub cap, vehicle for an extended period of depending on what the vehicle is time or with the valve stem WARNING...
Page 517 Vehicle Care 10-93 Jack Handle Extensions Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel.
Page 518 10-94 Vehicle Care 5. Raise the tire part way upward. To store the jack and jack tools: Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
Page 519: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-95 G. Jack Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires H. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks Your vehicle, when new, had a originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire 1.
Page 520: Jump Starting
10-96 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Only use a vehicle that WARNING has a 12-volt system with a For more information about the negative ground for jump Batteries can hurt you. They can vehicle battery, see Battery on starting. If the other vehicle does be dangerous because: page 10 33.
Page 521 Vehicle Care 10-97 3. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are left The positive (+) terminal, is so the jumper cables can reach, on or plugged in during the jump located under a red plastic cover but be sure the vehicles are not starting procedure, they could be at the positive battery post.
Page 522 10-98 Vehicle Care If your vehicle has a diesel WARNING WARNING engine, the remote negative (-) terminal is the negative (-) post Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine on the auxiliary battery on the battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 523 Vehicle Care 10-99 Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Do not let the other end touch 10. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) cable to a heavy, short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the good unpainted metal engine part or...
Page 524 10-100 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 525: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-101 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? vehicle, such as a motor home.
Page 526 10-102 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing transmissions have no provisions 3. Securely attach the vehicle for internal lubrication while being being towed to the tow vehicle. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towed. WARNING Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 527 Vehicle Care 10-103 5. Release the parking brake only Dolly Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not after the vehicle being towed is be towed with the rear wheels on Front Towing (Front Wheels Off firmly attached to the towing the ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive vehicle.
Page 528 10-104 Vehicle Care Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 3. Shift the transmission to 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive P (Park). following the manufacturer's Vehicles instructions. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral).
Page 529 Vehicle Care 10-105 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the Four Wheel Drive Vehicles dolly. the Ground) Use the following procedure to dolly 3. Firmly set the parking brake. tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from Two Wheel Drive Vehicles See Parking Brake on the rear: page 9 63.
Page 530: Appearance Care
10-106 Vehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high device designed for towing to pressure washes closer than ensure that the front wheels are 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care locked into the straight position.
Page 531 Vehicle Care 10-107 Finish Care Notice: Machine compounding or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ aggressive polishing on a Lenses Application of aftermarket clearcoat basecoat/clearcoat paint finish sealant/wax materials is not Use only lukewarm or cold water, a may damage it. Use only recommended.
Page 532 10-108 Vehicle Care Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: To avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, or Chrome Apply silicone grease on chemicals, abrasive polishes, weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild cleaners, brushes, or cleaners longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 533: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-109 Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement Interior Care parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and regularly clean the vehicle's interior. vehicle warranty.
Page 534 10-110 Vehicle Care Do not use laundry detergents Cleaners may contain solvents that Notice: To prevent scratching, or dishwashing soaps with can become concentrated in the never use abrasive cleaners on degreasers. For liquid cleaners, interior. Before using cleaners, read automotive glass.
Page 535 Vehicle Care 10-111 To clean: If the soil is not completely Notice: Soaking or saturating removed, it may be necessary to leather, especially perforated 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery leather, as well as other interior colorfast cloth with water or club cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 536: Floor Mats
10-112 Vehicle Care Notice: Use of air fresheners may Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for cause permanent damage to proper floor mat usage. plastics and painted surfaces. The original equipment floor WARNING If an air freshener comes in mats were designed for the contact with any plastic or If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 537: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance This maintenance section applies to Recommended Fluids and vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Lubricants ....11-13 diesel engine vehicles, see the Maintenance Replacement maintenance schedule section in...
Page 538 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer has trained technicians Damage caused by Because of the way people use who can perform required improper maintenance can lead to vehicles, maintenance needs vary. maintenance using genuine costly repairs and may not be There may need to be more replacement parts.
Page 539: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional Schedule Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart. The Additional Required Owner Checks and Services WARNING Services Severe are for vehicles At Each Fuel Stop that are:...
Page 540 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10 106.
Page 541 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect steering, Lubricate body components. See Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Exterior Care on page 10 106. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check starter switch. See Starter or missing parts or signs of Switch Check on page 10 38.
Page 542 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 543 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Normal pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Check all fuel and vapor lines case fluid.
Page 544 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 545: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance d) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Extreme service. For vehicles Vehicles with Dual Wheels: case fluid.
Page 546: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 547 Service and Maintenance 11-11 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 548 11-12 Service and Maintenance Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.
Page 549: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 550 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349, in Manual Transmission Canada 10953465). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Floor Shift Linkage or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 551 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Rear Driveline Center Spline lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood Hinges Canada 10953474).
Page 552: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter...
Page 553: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-17 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 554 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 555 Service and Maintenance 11-19 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 556 11-20 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 557: 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 558: 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 13 for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 559 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal...
Page 560 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid - Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission 4.7 L 5.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E 6.0 L 6.3 qt 6-Speed Transmission Allison 7.0 L 7.4 qt Transmission Fluid - Manual (Drain and Refill)
Page 561 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LU3) 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 (L20) 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Iron Block) (LMG) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Aluminum Block) (LC9) 6.0L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management...
Page 562: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 563: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Online Owner Center ..13-7 Reporting Safety Defects GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects to Information Program (U.S. and the United States Canada) ....13-8 Government .
Page 564: Customer Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are Canada, call General Motors of following Step One first. important to your dealer and to Canada Customer Care Centre at Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns 1-800-263-3777 (English), STEP THREE U.S. Owners: with the sales transaction or the or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 565 Customer Information 13-3 The BBB Auto Line Program is an You may contact the BBB Auto STEP THREE Canadian out-of-court program administered Line Program using the toll-free Owners: In the event that you do by the Council of Better Business telephone number or write them at not feel your concerns have been Bureaus to settle automotive...
Page 566: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that eligibility in the Canadian Motor despite the good intentions of all Procedure (Mexico) Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), parties involved, sometimes a call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call misunderstanding may occur. the General Motors Customer Care If you have a problem that has not Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),...
Page 567: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Motors Customer Assistance assistance. However, if a customer 1-800-496-9994 Center (CAC) and provide the wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, following information: Canada the letter should be addressed to: Name General Motors of Canada Limited...
Page 568 Panama C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 00-800-052-0001 01-800-466-0800 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 Dominican Republic sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 1-888-751-5301 Mexico El Salvador From Mexico City 800-6273 5329-0811 Honduras From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 569: Online Owner Center
Chevrolet by dialing: (Canada) chevroletowner.ca information, and more. 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Storage for online service and Centre: maintenance records. Chat live with online help Chevrolet dealer locator for representatives.
Page 570: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Download the owner manual for Roadside Assistance your vehicle, quickly and easily. Program (U.S. and Find the Canada) Chevrolet-recommended maintenance services for your For U.S. purchased vehicles, call vehicle. 1 800 243 8872; (Text Telephone This program is available to (TTY): 1 888 889 2438).
Page 571 Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. plate number of the vehicle. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow from a Public Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 572 13-10 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, 250 kilometers from where Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and your trip was started to is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 573: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Chevrolet Battery Jump Start: Service to the program. The Roadside Customer Assistance Center at jump start a dead battery.
Page 574 Emergency Towing: Tow to the If the vehicle cannot be received and prior to confirmation by the nearest dealer for warranty by the nearest Chevrolet dealer dealership, you are entitled to service if the vehicle cannot be due to scheduling conflicts, the choose one of the following driven.
Page 575 Customer Information 13-13 *Complimentary Complimentary Transportation: If Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle you prefer to continue your trip Assistance Pick Up: Transportation to pick to the intended destination or Roadside Assistance does not up your vehicle after repairs are return to your place of cover or reimburse services for the complete.
Page 576 Cost of towing a trailer when Chevrolet reserves the right to make choosing a Chevrolet dealer that any changes or discontinue the is nearest to the temporary Roadside Assistance program at storage facility for the disabled any time without notification.
Page 577: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-15 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact your dealer and...
Page 578 13-16 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of...
Page 579: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-17 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts perform properly in subsequent may also be used for repair. These collisions. Aftermarket parts are not (U.S. and Canada) parts are typically removed from covered by the GM New Vehicle vehicles that were total losses in Limited Warranty, and any vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 580 13-18 Customer Information Insuring the Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver name, address, and Protect your investment in the GM insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
Page 581: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-19 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 582: Reporting Safety Defects
13-20 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 583: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 584: Event Data Recorders
13-22 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 585: Onstar
Customer Information 13-23 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash-like situations.
Page 586 13-24 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 587 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 588: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 589 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 590: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System responds: About to store OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Push . System responds: <name tag>. Does that calls to be made and received from OnStar ready. sound OK? the vehicle.
Page 591: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works With an iPhone® or Automatic Crash Response, Information Android -based mobile device, an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, OnStar mobile app can be Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service downloaded. The vehicle can be Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 592 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 23 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 593 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 594 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy Message The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com.
Page 595: Antilock Brake
INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Will You See after an System (ABS) ....9-61 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-32 Warning Light .
Page 596 INDEX Automatic Transmission Brakes ......10-30 Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Pick-up Box Identification Manual Mode ....9-43 Antilock .
Page 597: Center High-Mounted
INDEX Carbon Monoxide Child Restraints Coolant Engine Exhaust ....9-37 Infants and Young Engine ..... . 10-21 Tailgate .
Page 598 INDEX Driving Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ..13-17 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-83 Towing Tips ....9-86 Danger, Warnings, and Electrical Equipment, Defensive .
Page 599 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Four-Wheel Drive ..10-33, 9-47 Cooling System ... . . 10-20 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..5-29 Cooling System Messages .
Page 600: Headlamps, Front Turn
INDEX Fuses Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Voltmeter .....5-18 Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....10-49 Warning Lights and Signal, Sidemarker, and Indicators .
Page 601 INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..3-54 Idle System Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-58 Lighter, Cigarette ....5-11 Fast .
Page 602: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-47 Security ..... .5-32 Maintenance ®...
Page 603: Perchlorate Materials
INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-45 Online Owner Center ..13-7 Navigation Park ® OnStar ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 604: And Fender Marker
i-10 INDEX Pick-up Box Identification Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-7 and Fender Marker Recommended Radio Frequency Lamps ..... . 10-45 Fuel .
Page 605 INDEX i-11 Replacing LATCH System Seats (cont'd) Heated and Ventilated Parts after a Crash ... 3-62 Safety Belts ....3-14 Replacing Safety Belt Front .
Page 606 i-12 INDEX Service (cont'd) Starter Switch Check ..10-38 Publications Ordering Starting the Engine ... . 9-30 Tachometer ....5-14 Information .
Page 607 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Towing Transportation Program, Inspection ....10-71 Driving Characteristics ..9-86 Courtesy ....13-15 Messages .
Page 608 i-14 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-52 Windows ..... . 2-20 Vehicle Warning Manual ..... . .2-21 Canadian Owners .

Chevrolet silverado 2012 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats (Extended Cab

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Engine Oilpressure

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Daytime Running

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Automatic Headlamp

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Auxiliary

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Infotainment System

Infotainment

Rear Seat Infotainment

Phone

Driving and Operating

Quick Links

Chapters

Need help?

Questions and answers

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