à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON Attention: Customer Service features.
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Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 4. Favorite Switches (Out of View). 11. Exterior Lamp Controls on See Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. Traction Control/Electronic page 5-3. Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Stability Control on page 9-44. Equipped).
In Brief 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5-2. Information 19. Horn on page 5-3. This section provides a brief 20. Steering Wheel Controls on overview about some of the page 5-3. important features that may or may 21.
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In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. The doors will be vehicle locate. The turn signal locked and the climate control lamps flash and the horn sounds system may come on. three times.
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In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will unlock. See Remote Keyless Entry To lock or unlock the doors from (RKE) System Operation (Key inside the vehicle: Access) on page 2-5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press on a power door Operation (Keyless Access) on...
In Brief underside of the liftgate handle and If equipped, the front and rear To close, press on the bottom lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry windows have an express-down of the liftgate next to the latch. (RKE) System Operation (Key feature.
In Brief If equipped, raise or lower the To adjust the lumbar support: Memory Features front part of the seat cushion by Press and hold the control moving the front of the control forward to increase or rearward up or down. to decrease upper and lower If equipped, raise or lower the lumbar support at the same time.
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In Brief See Memory Seats on page 3-5 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-43. Second Row Seats The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats (if equipped).
1-10 In Brief Heated and Cooled Front Safety Belts Press to heat the driver or Seats passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press to cool the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-7. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and...
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In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Exterior Mirrors indicator will light on the overhead System Power Mirrors console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror United States Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
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1-12 In Brief Folding Mirrors To adjust the steering wheel: 2. Press again to return the mirrors to the driving position. The outside mirrors can be folded 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull inward to prevent damage when the lever. Heated Mirrors going through an automatic car 2.
In Brief 1-13 To adjust the power tilt and Interior Lighting telescope steering wheel, Dome Lamps if equipped: Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The switch used to adjust the...
1-14 In Brief ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6. The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the There are reading lamps in the steering wheel.
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In Brief 1-15 For vehicles first sold in Canada, Windshield Wiper/Washer FRONT band up for more frequent the off position will only work when wipes or down for less frequent the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). wipes. AUTO: Automatically turns on the To turn on Rainsense, press headlamps, parking lamps, AUTO on the lever, then turn...
1-16 In Brief See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 7. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Transmission page 5-3. 8. Air Recirculation Range Selection Mode 9. Rear Climate Control Power Climate Controls Button This system controls the heating, 10. Rear AUTO (Automatic cooling, and ventilation. Operation) 11.
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In Brief 1-17 While using Range Selection Mode, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is to the left cruise control and the Tow/Haul of the steering wheel. Use this knob Mode can be used. to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.
1-18 In Brief transfer case to N (Neutral) only Vehicle Features Cruise Control when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on Infotainment System page 10-82 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10-82. See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio See Four-Wheel Drive on players, phone, navigation system, page 9-37.
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In Brief 1-19 accelerate. If cruise control is Forward Collision Alert already active, use to increase (FCA) System vehicle speed. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or : Press to disengage cruise reduce the harm caused by control without erasing the set front-end crashes.
1-20 In Brief change to amber and flash. In Rear Vision Parking Assist addition, beeps will sound or the Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist driver seat will pulse. (RPA) uses sensors on the rear If equipped, RVC displays a view of See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) bumper to assist with parking and the area behind the vehicle on the...
In Brief 1-21 One in the rear cargo area on Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Universal Remote System the passenger side. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the Vehicles with Bench Seats vehicle to help avoid or lessen the One on the center stack below severity of crashes when driving in a the climate control system.
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1-22 In Brief Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (2) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
In Brief 1-23 To turn off both traction control Performance and The low tire pressure warning light and StabiliTrak, press and alerts to a significant loss in Maintenance hold until illuminate pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, in the instrument cluster and the Traction Control/ stop as soon as possible and inflate...
1-24 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset Driving for Better Fuel as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel the engine off.
Program subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Warning (Continued) Keys (Key Access) the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be impacted, and airbags may not Warning deploy. To reduce the risk of Leaving children in a vehicle with unintentional rotation of the an ignition key or Remote ignition key, do not change the...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the The key is used for the driver door, If a key is lost or damaged, see your rings that came with your keys were ignition, and glove box. dealer to have a new key made. specifically selected for your Programming Keys Programming without a...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Keys (Keyless Access) times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and Warning all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remaining keys can be learned by an ignition key or Remote following the procedure in...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows This key is used for the driver door With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry and glove box. an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar (Key Access) Overview on page 14-1. The RKE transmitter functions may Remote Keyless Entry work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows locking has occurred. If enabled If enabled through the DIC, the through the DIC, the horn chirps exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization on when is pressed again within page 5-43. three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-43.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to Replace the battery in the initiate vehicle locate. The turn transmitter soon if the REPLACE signal lamps flash and the horn BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY sounds three times.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See Keyless Access Operation later in this section. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps (Vehicle Locator/Panic through the DIC, the horn chirps may turn on. See Vehicle Alarm): Press and release to Personalization on page 5-43. when is pressed again within initiate vehicle locate.
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be Keyless Unlocking/Locking from programmed to unlock all doors on the Passenger Doors the first lock/unlock press from the When the doors are locked and the driver door. See Vehicle RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Personalization on page 5-43.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 transmitter inside the vehicle. unlocked, or when all doors are longer work. Each vehicle can have If passive locking is enabled, the locked and the transmitter is within up to eight transmitters matched doors may lock with the RKE 1 m (3 ft).
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2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the vehicle key into the front of the storage area next to Programming without a key lock cylinder on the driver the center console storage area Recognized Transmitter (Keyless door handle. Then turn the key between the driver and front Access Vehicles Only) counterclockwise, to the unlock...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 7. Remove the transmitter from the displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket/insert and START BUTTON TO LEARN, press on the transmitter. then press the ENGINE START/ To program additional STOP button.
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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement To replace the battery: 1. Open the center console storage Replace the battery in the area and the storage tray. transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The rear defog and heated and The engine will turn off during a cooled seats, if equipped, may also remote vehicle start if: come on. See Heated and Cooled The coolant temperature gets Front Seats on page 3-7 and too high.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle's ignition must be 2. Immediately press and hold Warning (Continued) turned on and then back off to use until the turn signal lamps flash remote start again. or for at least four seconds. thrown out of the vehicle in a Canceling a Remote Start crash is increased if the...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 To lock or unlock the doors from the door handle to open. See Power Door Locks outside the vehicle: Keyless Access Operation in Press on the Remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press on the Remote System Operation (Key Access) on Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on, the vehicle is off with the When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic driver door open, and door locking power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are Warning in motion. You, or others, could be injured if Use the pull cup to lower and close caught in the path of the power the liftgate.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The modes are: vehicle can be opened if the Do not manually force the liftgate to RKE transmitter is within 1 m open or close during a power cycle. MAX: Opens to maximum (3 ft) of the touch pad. height.
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2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Obstacle Detection Features direction and open fully. The liftgate Manual Operation will remain open until it is activated If the liftgate encounters an obstacle Select OFF to manually operate the again or closed manually. during a power open or close cycle, liftgate.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 To operate, kick your foot straight up liftgate by another method or in one swift motion under the center start the vehicle. The feature will of the rear bumper, then pull it back. be re-enabled. When closing the liftgate using this Caution feature, there will be a short delay.
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows closed. The power assist steps will There are two other modes of Vehicle Security retract immediately if the vehicle operation: This vehicle has theft-deterrent starts moving. Deploy Mode: To extend both power features; however, they do not make Keep hands, children, pets, objects, assist steps for cleaning, press the vehicle impossible to steal.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Start the vehicle. Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without armed. first unlocking with the RKE To avoid setting off the alarm by transmitter, the horn will chirp and accident: Arming the Alarm System the lights will flash to indicate Lock the vehicle after all...
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Make sure there are no Intrusion Sensor and With the vehicle off, press obstructions blocking the Inclination Sensor the front overhead console to turn sensors in the front overhead off the feature. In addition to the standard console.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 The vehicle is automatically the vehicle needs service. If the Immobilizer Operation immobilized when the vehicle is vehicle does start, the first key may (Keyless Access) turned off. be faulty. See your dealer. This vehicle has a passive The system is automatically It is possible for the immobilizer theft-deterrent system.
2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more passenger seats. See Starting the Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an Vehicle with a Low Transmitter immobilizer control unit in the under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors vehicle. Only a correctly matched System Operation (Key Access) on transmitter will start the vehicle.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to Folding Mirrors deselect the mirror. The indicator Power Folding light goes off. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot Mirrors Mirror The heated outside rearview mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if: turn on when the rear window defogger is on. The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors 1. When the approaching vehicle is mirror for a vehicle in the blind a long distance away, the image zone. Then, glance over your in the main mirror is small and Interior Rearview Mirrors shoulder to double check before near the inboard edge of the...
2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Child-View Mirror Windows Rearview Mirror Warning If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless from behind. The dimming feature adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, comes on when the vehicle is especially with the windows started.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-33 The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows that have the performance. This may result in a express-down feature allow the pulsing sound when either rear windows to be lowered without window is down and the front holding the switch.
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2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows window will need to be window returns to normal operation In this mode, the window can still reprogrammed for the express-up once the obstacle or condition is close on an object in its path. Use feature to work.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-35 Sun Visors Roof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
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2-36 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-21 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-41 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-26 Airbag System Check .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that 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...
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Center Seat have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the Some vehicles are equipped with a control up to increase upper feature that activates a vibrating lumbar support and decrease pulse alert in the driver seat to help lower lumbar support. the driver avoid crashes.
Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward Memory Seats to raise. 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.
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Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions 2. Press and release SET. A beep work. This selection may be found will sound. under Settings, Comfort and To store positions to the 1 and 2 Convenience, Auto Memory Recalls. buttons: 3. Immediately press and hold The Auto (Automatic) Memory until two beeps sound.
Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement, press one equipped), and outside mirrors on appropriate manual control for of the memory, power mirror, some vehicles to the memory two seconds. Try recalling again or power seat controls; press the by pressing the appropriate positions stored to the (Exit) power tilt and telescoping steering...
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Seats and Restraints The indicator light on the button Warning (Continued) comes on when this feature is on. Press the button once for the with such a condition should use highest setting. With each press of care when using the seat heater, the button, the seat will change to especially for long periods of the next lower setting, and then to...
Seats and Restraints The heated or cooled seat indicator Rear Seats If equipped, the buttons are on the lights do not turn on during a remote rear of the center console. start. Heated Rear Seats Press to heat the left The temperature performance of an outboard or right outboard seat unoccupied seat may be reduced.
3-10 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble position: Feature Reclining Seatbacks Warning To recline the seatback: Warning If either seatback is not locked, it Do not leave the second row seat could move forward in a sudden in a tumbled position while the stop or crash.
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Seats and Restraints 3-11 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard Caution (Continued) side of the seat, to release the seatback. belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1.
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3-12 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
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Seats and Restraints 3-13 Warning (Continued) Caution when the vehicle is in motion. Folding a rear seat with the safety People in the vehicle could be belts still fastened may cause injured in a sudden stop or crash. damage to the seat or the safety Be sure to return the seat to the belts.
3-14 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat 2. Press the button (1) on the side To return the seat to the sitting from the Cargo Area trim of the cargo area to fold the position from the tumbled position: seatback.
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Seats and Restraints 3-15 belt retract into the headliner. Caution (Continued) Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner. belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. On third row seats (if equipped), the seatbacks can be folded to increase cargo space.
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3-16 Seats and Restraints Automatic Operation 3. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints on The transmission must be in page 3-2. Put the second row P (Park) for this feature to work. seatbacks in the upright position. See Second Row Seats on page 3-10 5.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 Returning the Seatback to the To return the seatback to the upright Warning position: Upright Position A safety belt that is improperly Manual Operation routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the Warning protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be If either seatback is not locked, it seriously injured.
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3-18 Seats and Restraints Automatic Operation 2. Press and hold the switch (2) on 3. Reconnect the center safety belt the side trim of the cargo area to mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do raise the seatback. not let it twist. The left switch raises the left 4.
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
3-20 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the center front passenger position, forces.
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3-22 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Seats and Restraints 3-23 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster front outboard passenger positions.
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3-24 Seats and Restraints Push down on the release button to Pretensioners work only once. If the shoulder belt, the comfort guide move the height adjuster to the pretensioners activate in a crash, positions the shoulder belt away desired position. the pretensioners and probably from the neck and head.
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Seats and Restraints 3-25 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior trim next to the outboard seatback. 3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release the twisted and it lies flat. The safety belt as described elastic cord must be behind the previously in this section.
3-26 Seats and Restraints Third Row Center Seating Position Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Comfort guides for the third row belt is worn properly, it is more likely center seating position are available that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
3-28 Seats and Restraints to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a crash. They can rip apart under replaced.
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce airbag: the risk of injury from the force of an The vehicle has the following inflating bag, all airbags must inflate A front center airbag for the airbags: very quickly to do their job.
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3-30 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle. The safety belts and or killed. Always secure children vehicle should wear a safety belt the front outboard passenger properly in the vehicle. To read properly, whether or not there is airbags are most effective when how, see Older Children on...
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the side instrument panel. driver seatback. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
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3-32 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.
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag, if equipped, direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate in moderate to Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact, This vehicle is equipped with...
3-34 Seats and Restraints roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate during a rollover or in a types of collisions, primarily Restrain? severe frontal impact. Roof-rail because the occupant's motion is airbags are not designed to inflate in not toward those airbags.
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Seats and Restraints 3-35 The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag system, brake and steering be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
3-36 Seats and Restraints crash. A new system will include certain conditions. No other airbag airbag modules and possibly is affected by the passenger other parts. The service manual sensing system. for the vehicle covers the need The passenger sensing system to replace other parts.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 When the passenger sensing Warning Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag as a reminder that the airbag is off.
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3-38 Seats and Restraints has outgrown child restraints should If the On Indicator is Lit for a 4. Reinstall the child restraint wear a safety belt following the directions provided Child Restraint properly whether or not there is by the child restraint The passenger sensing system is an airbag for that person.
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Seats and Restraints 3-39 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
3-40 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger Stowing of articles under the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an passenger seat or between the massagers can affect how well the adult-sized occupant, the airbag...
Seats and Restraints 3-41 belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper Warning module, steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger panel, any airbag module, ceiling or airbag(s) or prevent the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the pillar garnish trim, overhead sensing system from properly vehicle is turned off and the...
3-42 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
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3-44 Seats and Restraints Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Warning (Continued) Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-21. belt. The belt force would then be According to accident statistics, applied right on the abdomen. children are safer when properly That could cause serious or fatal restrained in a rear seating position.
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning Children the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
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3-46 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as For most basic types of child far back as it will go.
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning (Continued) To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal need complete support. In a injuries. To reduce the risk of crash, if an infant is in a serious or fatal injuries during a rear-facing child restraint, the...
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3-48 Seats and Restraints 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 Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
3-50 Seats and Restraints assemblies or LATCH anchors for Warning (Continued) Warning additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating front passenger airbag inflates A child in a child restraint in the positions should not be used if the and the passenger seat is in a center front seat can be badly child restraint prevents access to or forward position.
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Seats and Restraints 3-51 vehicle. The LATCH system is Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors designed to make installation of a that came with the child restraint, child restraint easier. and also the instructions in this manual. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child When installing a child restraint with restraint that has LATCH...
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3-52 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
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Seats and Restraints 3-53 To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats (if equipped), the top tether anchor symbol is on the Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat...
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3-54 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seat Bucket Second Row Seat 60/40 Third Row Seat For models with bucket second row For models with 60/40 second row For models with a third row seat, the seating, the top tether anchors are seating, the top tether anchors are top tether anchors are on the back at the bottom rear of the seat...
Seats and Restraints 3-55 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when following the instructions that...
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3-56 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make Restraint Removal and Caution installation of child restraints easier. Reinstallation under Lower When using lower anchors, do not Anchors and Tethers for Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. Children (LATCH System) on attachments rub against the Instead use the vehicle's anchors...
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Seats and Restraints 3-57 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using If the position you are using the top tether according to does not have a head does not have a head your child restraint restraint and you are using restraint and you are using instructions and the a single tether, route the...
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3-58 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using move it side to side and back has an adjustable head has a fixed head restraint and forth. There should be no restraint and you are using and you are using a single more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of a single tether, raise the...
Seats and Restraints 3-59 3. When the child restraint is Replacing LATCH System removed, reinstall the head Parts After a Crash restraint before the seating position is used. Warning Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged With head restraints that are not LATCH system may not properly installed and adjusted properly,...
3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child (Center Front Seat) Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-50 for how and child restraint when and as the Warning...
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Seats and Restraints 3-61 or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
3-62 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top seating position is used. See Head Never put a rear-facing child seat in tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and the front. This is because the risk to manufacturer s instructions Reinstallation under Lower Anchors the rear-facing child is so great if the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-63 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through will not deploy under some or around the restraint.
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3-64 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
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Seats and Restraints 3-65 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Press and hold again to close.
Storage To remove the cupholder for Armrest Storage Center Console Storage cleaning, press together the front For vehicles with a rear seat top center of the cupholder and pull armrest, pull the loop at the top of out from the chrome ring. the armrest down to access the cupholders.
Storage Additional Storage 2. Let the cover move forward to 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to the full retracted position. make sure it is secure. Features To remove the cover: On long wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots 1.
Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits on page 9-14. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...
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Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-15 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Center (DIC) .
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls The steering wheel takes about INT (Intermittent Wipes): Turn three minutes to start heating. FRONT band up for more The infotainment system can be frequent wipes or down for less operated by using the steering Horn frequent wipes.
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Instruments and Controls sensitivity positions, the wipers can FRONT is then moved to be adjusted for more or less OFF before the driver door is sensitivity to moisture by adjusting opened or within 10 minutes, the the INT position. When turned off, wipers will restart and move to the the wipers operate as timed base of the windshield.
Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection To turn the rear wiper on, slide the (Washer Fluid): Push the lever to a wiper position. paddle marked with the windshield When using an automatic car wash, washer symbol at the top of the turn move the windshield wiper lever to OFF: Turns the wiper off.
Instruments and Controls Rear Wiper Arm Assembly This feature can be turned on or off. GPS signal. The compass system Protection See Vehicle Personalization on will automatically determine when a page 5-43. GPS signal is restored and provide When using an automatic car wash, a heading again.
Instruments and Controls Auto Set requires an active To set the clock display: 2. Press Set Time and press connection to OnStar. to increase or decrease 1. Press the SETTINGS screen hours, minutes, and AM or PM. If auto timing is set, the time button and press Time and Date.
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Instruments and Controls One in the third row seat on the operate using Retained Warning driver side. Accessory Power (RAP) or battery power modes. If these One in the rear cargo area on Power is always supplied to the power outlets are used while in the passenger side.
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Instruments and Controls overload vehicle or adapter fuses. For vehicles with a center console, watts or less is plugged into the If a problem is experienced, see the 110 volt power outlet is on the outlet and a system fault is not your dealer.
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
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5-12 Instruments and Controls Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu from the favorites, or change the selected Driver Information phone source. If there is an active There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be call, mute the phone or switch to in the center of the instrument viewed.
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Fuel Gauge Info Pages: Press while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers be displayed in the Info app. See per hour (km/h) or miles per Driver Information Center (DIC) on hour (mph).
5-14 Instruments and Controls It takes a little more or less fuel When the ignition is on, the fuel Engine Oil Pressure to fill up than the gauge gauge indicates about how much Gauge indicated. For example, the fuel is left in the tank. gauge may have indicated the There is an arrow near the fuel tank was half full, but it actually...
Instruments and Controls 5-15 soon as possible. See OIL Engine Coolant PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Temperature Gauge under Engine Oil Messages on page 5-34 and Engine Oil on page 10-7. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
5-16 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. This is normal. Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period.
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or cycle continues several times if the operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the passenger remains or becomes problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving. unbuckled while the vehicle is Have the vehicle serviced as soon moving.
5-18 Instruments and Controls and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3-29. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. United States If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the word ON or the on symbol is a check to show the light is working. Warning lit on the passenger airbag status It should go out when the engine is indicator, it means that the front started.
5-20 Instruments and Controls Malfunction II system has detected a problem Caution and diagnosis and service might be Indicator Lamp required. Modifications made to the engine, A computer system called OBD II Malfunctions often are indicated by transmission, exhaust, intake, (On-Board Diagnostics-Second the system before any problem is or fuel system of the vehicle or...
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Instruments and Controls 5-21 could damage the emission control The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. and service might be required. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
5-22 Instruments and Controls happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. Metric English The DLC is under the instrument If this has been done and the panel to the left of the steering...
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the light is still on, have the This light comes on briefly when the See Brake System Warning Light on vehicle towed for service. See engine is started. page 5-22 and Brake System Towing the Vehicle on page 10-82. Messages on page 5-31.
5-24 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then (LDW) Light turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button.
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly when the Tire Pressure Light starting the engine. If it does not, engine is started. have the vehicle serviced by your If the light does not come on, have dealer.
5-26 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Security Light High-Beam On Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
Instruments and Controls 5-27 The light goes out when the fog The cruise control light is white Information Displays lamps are turned off. See Fog when the cruise control is on and Lamps on page 6-5 for more ready, and turns green when the Driver Information information.
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5-28 Instruments and Controls This also shows the approximate : Press to move up or 5. Press to move through average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ down in a list. In the main view, you the list of possible information 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
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Instruments and Controls 5-29 Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the the Oil Life display is active. See cylinders the vehicle is running on. ® oil's remaining useful life. Engine Oil Life System on See Active Fuel Management If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is page 10-10.
5-30 Instruments and Controls and the timer is running. To reset TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Vehicle Messages gain setting. This setting can be the timer to zero, press and hold Messages displayed on the DIC adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either while this display is active, or indicate the status of the vehicle or a trailer connected or disconnected.
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the displays if there is a problem with VEHICLE brake fluid level is low.
5-32 Instruments and Controls When this message displays, power Cruise Control Messages FRONT RADAR BLOCKED is no longer available to the trailer SEE OWNERS MANUAL ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET brakes. This message can display when: TO XXX As soon as it is safe to do so, The radar is not clean.
Instruments and Controls 5-33 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE obstructions, and close the door added strain on a hot engine, the air again. Check to see if the message conditioning compressor CONTROL still appears on the DIC. automatically turns off. When the If this message displays, take the coolant temperature returns to HOOD OPEN...
5-34 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine ENGINE On some vehicles, this message Oil on page 10-7. displays when the engine oil level This message displays and a chime may be too low.
Instruments and Controls 5-35 this message stays on, the vehicle atmosphere. A few driving trips with See Starting the Vehicle with a Low should be taken to your dealer for the cap properly installed should Transmitter Battery under Remote service as soon as possible. turn this light and message off.
5-36 Instruments and Controls REPLACE BATTERY IN AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP entire front and/or rear of the vehicle. For cleaning REMOTE KEY REDUCED instructions, see Exterior Care This message displays when the This message displays when the on page 10-87. battery in the RKE transmitter needs Active Emergency Braking System Heavy rain or snow is interfering to be replaced.
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Instruments and Controls 5-37 Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active SERVICE AUTOMATIC SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF Emergency Braking System may not COLLISION PREP This message indicates that the work or may not work as well. driver has turned the Lane Change If this message displays, take the Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert LANE DEPARTURE WARNING...
5-38 Instruments and Controls activate during heavy rain or due to The vehicle is safe to drive; STABILITRAK INITIALIZING road spray. The vehicle does not however, you do not have the This message may come on if the need service. For cleaning, see benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce StabiliTrak system has not fully "Washing the Vehicle"...
Instruments and Controls 5-39 If an engine or vehicle-related STABILITRAK OFF vehicle to your dealer before turning problem has been detected and off the engine. See Immobilizer This message displays when the the vehicle needs service. See Operation (Keyless Access) on StabiliTrak system has been turned your dealer.
5-40 Instruments and Controls performance or loss of power is relearning the tire positions on Loading Information label. See Tires steering assistance is noticed, see your vehicle. The tire positions must on page 10-45, Vehicle Load Limits your dealer. See Steering on be relearned after rotating the tires on page 9-14, and Tire Pressure on page 9-4.
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Instruments and Controls 5-41 FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO GRADE BRAKING OFF and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still NEUTRAL This message displays when grade displayed or appears again when braking has been disabled with the If a four-wheel drive shift into 4 is you begin driving, the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of...
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5-42 Instruments and Controls There is a short in the wiring to TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW the electric trailer brakes. TO XXX This message will display if the When this message displays, power vehicle is driven in 4 for about If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 is is no longer available to the trailer 10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Instruments and Controls 5-43 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when ice FLUID Use the audio system controls to conditions are possible. access the personalization menus This message displays when the TRAILER CONNECTED for customizing vehicle features.
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5-44 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus Language (Language) Teen Driver (If Equipped) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Press and the following may be available: the available language(s). display: Time and Date The selected language will display View Report Card on the system, and voice Language (Language)
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Instruments and Controls 5-45 Select Off or On. Key Registration Number of Favorites Shown This allows the key to be registered. Press to set the number of favorites Teen Driver Speed Limiter See Register or Unregister a Key to display. If equipped, this allows the in Teen Driver in the infotainment Select the desired number or select...
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5-46 Instruments and Controls Maximum Startup Volume Climate and Air Quality Select Off or On. This feature sets the maximum Select the Climate and Air Quality Auto Rear Defog startup volume. If the vehicle is menu and the following may display: If equipped, this feature will started and the volume is greater Auto Fan Max Speed...
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Instruments and Controls 5-47 Easy Exit Options Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Park Assist Chime Volume This allows the feature to be turned Auto Collision Preparation on or off. See Assistance Systems Reverse Tilt Mirror This feature will turn on or off the for Parking or Backing on Forward Collision Alert feature as Auto Mirror Folding...
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5-48 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Reverse Tilt Mirror Lighting Delayed Door Lock When on and the front wiper is on, Select the Lighting menu and the the driver and/or passenger mirrors following may display: Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout will tilt downward when the vehicle Vehicle Locator Lights When on, this feature will keep the is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve...
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Instruments and Controls 5-49 Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock Passive Door Lock This allows selection of which doors This allows passive locking to be Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start turned on or off and selects and the following may display: will unlock when pressing on the feedback.
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5-50 Instruments and Controls Pair New Device Voice Mode Select to pair a new device. See Select to change the display of the Select and the following may Pairing in Infotainment Controls infotainment system. display: under Bluetooth in the infotainment Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Instruments and Controls 5-51 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Clear All Private Data Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. This allows selection to clear all System private information from the vehicle. Rear Park Assist Symbols See Radio Frequency Statement on Select Delete or Cancel.
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5-52 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the reverse feature.
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Instruments and Controls 5-53 programming is complete. does not flash, press and hold There is no need to complete the same button a second time Steps 4 6. for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move If the indicator light does not or the garage door lamp does come on or the garage door...
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5-54 Instruments and Controls enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, 10 minutes after the ignition is Headlamp High/ the off position will only work when turned off. When the headlamps are Low-Beam Changer the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for (Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically...
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system comes on when Automatic Headlamp the following conditions are met: System This feature lets you use the The ignition is on. high-beam headlamps to signal a When the exterior lamp control is driver in front of you that you want The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough to pass.
Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark in AUTO, the headlamps, parking (Hazard Warning Flashers): garage, the automatic headlamp lamps, and other exterior lamps Press this button to make the front system comes on immediately. If it come on. The transition time for the and rear turn signal lamps flash on is light outside when the vehicle lamps coming on varies based on...
Lighting Raise or lower the lever for less Driver Information Center (DIC). To (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the than one second until the arrow turn the chime and message off, fog lamps on or off. A light will come starts to flash to signal a lane move the turn signal lever to the off on in the instrument cluster.
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY To change the dome lamp settings, This feature controls the brightness...
Lighting Lighting Features exterior and interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. Entry Lighting If equipped with Keyless Access, Some exterior lamps turn on briefly the exterior lamps automatically turn at night, or in areas with limited on when the driver s door is opened lighting, when is pressed on the...
Lighting When the battery's state of charge A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in is low, the voltage is raised slightly several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being to quickly bring the charge back up. as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Systems 4. Fan Control Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 5. Defrost Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 6.
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Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Press AUTO to return to automatic cool the vehicle faster, recirculation operation. Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in Driver and Passenger warm weather. The system automatically controls Temperature Control: The the fan speed, air delivery, air The recirculation light will not come temperature can be adjusted...
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Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the and the air conditioning compressor inside the vehicle. When high automatic operation and the system will run, unless the outside humidity is detected, the climate goes into manual mode. Press temperature is close to freezing. control system may adjust to AUTO to return to automatic outside air supply and turn on the...
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Climate Controls except rear temperature are Remote Start Climate Control Caution manually adjusted, this cancels full Operation automatic operation. If equipped with the remote start Using a razor blade or sharp feature, the climate control system Fan Control: Press up or down to object to clear the inside rear will come on when the vehicle is increase or decrease the rear...
Climate Controls There is also an exterior Automatic Operation temperature sensor behind the front AUTO: Press AUTO to control the grille. This sensor reads the outside inside temperature, air delivery, and air temperature and helps maintain fan speed. A is indicated in the the temperature inside the vehicle.
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Climate Controls MODE (Air Delivery Mode Air Vents Operation Tips Control): Press to change the Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. or leaves from the air inlets at center and on the side of the Repeatedly press the button until the base of the windshield that...
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 1.
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Climate Controls 4. Release the two tabs holding the During service, all refrigerants service door. Open the service should be reclaimed with proper door and remove the old filter. equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful 5. Install the new air filter. to the environment and may also 6.
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-24 Ride Control Systems Engine Heater ....9-26 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Retained Accessory...
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power There are some situations when normally but do not pump the assist may be reduced.
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
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Driving and Operating One of the best ways for successful To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) off-road driving is to control the needed, it may be necessary to speed. remove the front fascia lower air passengers can be struck by dam.
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Driving and Operating Environmental Concerns Warning (Continued) Warning Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been cause a rollover. You could be Driving to the top of a hill at high set aside for public off-road injured or killed. Do not drive on speed can cause an accident.
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Driving and Operating If you cannot make it up the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) hill, back straight down the hill. P (Park). This is because the cause loss of control and you or Never back down a hill in N (Neutral) position on the others could be injured or killed.
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Driving and Operating up or down might be too steep to Traction is reduced on hard packed Warning drive across. Driving across an snow and ice and it is easy to lose incline puts more weight on the control. Reduce vehicle speed when Getting out of the vehicle on the downhill wheels, which could driving on hard packed snow...
9-10 Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) Warning Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or ground from under your tires. Wet brakes can cause crashes. chassis, or under the hood. These Traction could be lost, and the They might not work as well in a accumulations can be a fire hazard.
Driving and Operating 9-11 Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the or with the ignition off is mountains is different than driving water.
9-12 Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when mirror. on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-41. Warning Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for...
Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you...
9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Vehicle Load Limits the forward and reverse directions It is very important to know how causes a rocking motion that could much weight your vehicle can free the vehicle. If that does not get carry.
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Driving and Operating 9-15 (B-pillar). With the driver door the front and rear axles. See Warning (Continued) open, you will find the label Certification/Tire Label later in attached below the door lock this section. vehicle handles. This could post (striker). The tire and cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct loading information label shows...
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9-16 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, The GVWR includes the weight and cargo should never exceed of the vehicle, all occupants, your vehicle's capacity weight. fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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9-18 Driving and Operating The label will help you decide Warning Warning how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Do not load the vehicle any Things you put inside the heavier than the Gross vehicle can strike and injure Using heavier suspension Vehicle Weight Rating people in a sudden stop or...
Driving and Operating 9-19 There is also important loading Starting and Caution (Continued) information for off-road driving in Operating this manual. See Loading Your broken in. Hard stops with Vehicle for Off-Road Driving new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In under Off-Road Driving on premature wear and earlier page 9-5.
9-20 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Press the switch to the left to move Ignition Positions (Key the pedals closer to your body. Brake Pedal Access) Press the switch to the right to move the pedals away. If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press changed.
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Driving and Operating 9-21 Accessory Power (RAP) will remain If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning active. See Retained Accessory emergency: Power (RAP) on page 9-27. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while This position locks the ignition and pressure.
9-22 Driving and Operating 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This 4 (START): This is the position that Vehicles with Keyless Access have position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine pushbutton starting. and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key. The ignition Pressing the button cycles it through while the engine is off.
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Driving and Operating 9-23 If the vehicle is in P (Park), the turned off center. If this happens, 4. Set the parking brake. See ignition will turn off, and Retained the vehicle may not start. Move the Parking Brake on page 9-42. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain steering wheel from left to right active.
9-24 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be If you add electrical parts or rundown.
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Driving and Operating 9-25 Driver Information Center (DIC), cranking motor to cool down. Starting Procedure (Keyless hold the ignition switch in the When the engine starts, let go of Access) START position to continue the key and accelerator. If the 1.
9-26 Driving and Operating starts briefly but then stops 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Caution again, do the same thing. This electrical cord. The cord is by clears the extra gasoline from the left front fender, next to the Cranking the engine for long the engine.
Driving and Operating 9-27 The length of time the heater should Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the function. An ungrounded vehicle. Possible heater cord area where you will be parking the outlet could cause an electric and thermostat damage could vehicle for the best advice on this.
9-28 Driving and Operating door is opened. The radio continues Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) to work for up to 10 minutes or until Engine Running the driver door is opened. case is in a drive gear. If towing a Warning trailer, see Driving Characteristics Shifting Into Park...
Driving and Operating 9-29 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
9-30 Driving and Operating Parking over Things When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust as cruising at a constant vehicle That Burn speed, the system will operate in Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the Warning vehicle to achieve better fuel Engine exhaust contains carbon economy.
Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic in the vehicle body from engine running. shift lever position indicator within damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine the instrument cluster.
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9-32 Driving and Operating increase in the effort to shift out of Caution Warning P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9-28. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the vehicle is moving forward could engine is running at high speed is Warning damage the transmission.
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Driving and Operating 9-33 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization vehicle is being used, such as with normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission a heavy load or when the fuel economy.
9-34 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Normal Mode while driving downhill or towing a Caution (Continued) Grade Braking within the current trailer by letting you select a desired ignition key cycle, press and hold range of gears. may damage the transmission. the Tow/Haul button for To use this feature: The repair will not be covered by...
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Driving and Operating 9-35 cannot be used until the plus/minus Gear before shifting from D button on the shift lever is used to (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) change to the range. Range after shifting from D In vehicles with gasoline engines, (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) when the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a...
9-36 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is on the end of To disable or enable Tow/Haul the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul Grade Braking within the current Mode on and off by pressing the ignition key cycle, press and hold button.
Driving and Operating 9-37 Drive Systems Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Control on page 9-44. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is Two Speed Automatic engages the front axle for extra...
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9-38 Driving and Operating ignition is turned on and one will 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use Shifting into 4 will turn Traction stay on. If the lights display for driving on most streets and Control and StabiliTrak off. See momentarily when the ignition is in highways.
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Driving and Operating 9-39 To shift into 4 : case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob Caution to 4 to display the indicator. With 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h Shifting the transmission into gear and the vehicle must be stopped (3 mph), and the transmission in...
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9-40 Driving and Operating 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Single Speed Automatic N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Transfer Case Recreational Vehicle Towing on 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . page 10-82. 6.
Driving and Operating 9-41 indicator, turn the knob to another driving conditions. This setting Brakes position so that it matches the provides slightly lower fuel economy actual transfer case setting. If no than 2 . Antilock Brake lights display, take the vehicle to System (ABS) 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use your dealer for service.
9-42 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Driving and Operating 9-43 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is Vehicles with StabiliTrak have an Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in HSA feature, which may be useful can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a and cause premature wear or...
9-44 Driving and Operating also apply the trailer brakes. It will Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the not activate if the vehicle is in a driver in keeping the vehicle on the drive gear and facing downhill or if intended path.
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Driving and Operating 9-45 Turn on and stay on when either See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on Turning the Systems Off system is not working. page 9-13 and Turning the and On Systems Off and On later in this If either system fails to turn on or to section.
9-46 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on position of the vehicle. The press and release the button. The if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h controller then sends signals to traction off light displayed in the (35 mph). Traction control will each shock absorber to instrument cluster will turn off.
Driving and Operating 9-47 Automatic Level Control activated when the ignition key is Cruise Control turned to ON/RUN and will The Automatic Level Control (ALC) automatically adjust vehicle height rear suspension is available on Warning thereafter. The system may exhaust light-duty vehicles and comes as a (lower vehicle height) for up to Cruise control can be dangerous...
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9-48 Driving and Operating For an explanation of how cruise (Cancel): Press to disengage control interacts with the Range cruise control without erasing the Selection Mode, Tow/Haul Mode, set speed from memory. and Grade Braking systems. See Setting Cruise Control Grade Braking under Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-36.
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Driving and Operating 9-49 To increase vehicle speed in The cruise control indicator on the The speedometer reading can be small increments, briefly press instrument cluster turns green after displayed in either English or metric +RES. For each press, the cruise control has been set to the units.
9-50 Driving and Operating downhill, Cruise Grade Braking Ending Cruise Control your path, moving in the same helps maintain the driver selected direction. If no vehicle is detected in There are four ways to end cruise speed. your path, ACC works like regular control: cruise control.
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Driving and Operating 9-51 Warning Warning ACC has limited braking ability ACC will not detect or brake for and may not have time to slow children, pedestrians, animals, the vehicle down enough to avoid or other objects. a collision with another vehicle Do not use ACC when: you are following.
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9-52 Driving and Operating 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press (Cancel): Press to disengage accelerator. +RES on the steering wheel. The ACC without erasing the selected vehicle returns to the previous set set speed. After ACC is set, it may immediately speed.
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Driving and Operating 9-53 To increase vehicle speed in Press and hold SET until the cluster. Subsequent presses cycle small increments, briefly press desired lower speed is reached, button through three +RES. For each press, the then release it. settings: Far, Medium, or Near. The vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h To decrease the vehicle speed in gap setting will be maintained until it...
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9-54 Driving and Operating Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a lights will come on. The automatic Vehicle braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects Warning If ACC is engaged, driver action The vehicle ahead symbol is in the may be required when ACC cannot...
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Driving and Operating 9-55 ACC Automatically Disengages ACC Override Warning (Continued) ACC may automatically disengage If using the accelerator pedal while and the driver will need to manually ACC is active, a warning message accelerates up to the set speed, apply the brakes to slow the in the DIC will indicate that especially when following a...
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9-56 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Driving and Operating 9-57 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The radar sensor on the front of the Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the vehicle can become blocked by lane while driving on steep hills.
9-58 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Under many conditions, these beeping.
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Driving and Operating 9-59 Displayed images may be farther or Warning (Continued) closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that vehicle before driving. Failure to are close to either corner of the use proper care may result in bumper or under the bumper do not injury, death, or vehicle damage.
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9-60 Driving and Operating the front or rear depending on Warning object location, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five The parking assist system does times. Beeps for FPA are higher not detect children, pedestrians, pitched than for RPA. bicyclists, animals, or objects Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) located below the bumper or that...
Driving and Operating 9-61 Turning the Features On or Off parking assist to work properly with Forward Collision Alert a small item attached to the trailer (FCA) System hitch. Turn off parking assist when towing a trailer. If equipped, the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm To turn the rear parking assist caused by front-end crashes.
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9-62 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
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Driving and Operating 9-63 Alert Seat will pulse five times. setting on the DIC. Additional button vehicles, or shadows. These alerts When this Collision Alert occurs, the presses will change this setting. The are normal operation and the brake system may prepare for driver chosen setting will remain until it is vehicle does not need service.
9-64 Driving and Operating Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Warning (Continued) Warning These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take ACP is an emergency crash vehicle to help avoid or lessen the your foot off the brake pedal and preparation feature and is not severity of crashes when driving in a...
Driving and Operating 9-65 Automatic Braking may slow the Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The vehicle Complete attention is always Using the Automatic Collision will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm required while driving, and you Preparation System while towing press of the accelerator pedal will...
9-66 Driving and Operating the Lane Change Alert system, read approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The section before using this feature. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) changing lanes may result in warning area starts at approximately injury, death, or vehicle damage.
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Driving and Operating 9-67 LCA can be disabled through attached to the vehicle, such as a vehicle personalization using the trailer, bicycle, or object extending Side Blind Zone Alert option. See out to either side of the vehicle. Collision/Detection Systems under Attached objects may also interfere Vehicle Personalization on with the detection of vehicles.
9-68 Driving and Operating after cleaning both sides of the sensor to detect the lane markings Warning (Continued) vehicle toward the rear corners of at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or the vehicle, see your dealer. greater. If LDW only detects lane If the LCA displays do not light up markings on one side of the road, Warning...
Driving and Operating 9-69 When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper well when there are: maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the U.S.
9-70 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, available in some cities. If these malfunction indicator lamp may turn E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasolines comply with the on. If this occurs, see your dealer vehicle.
Driving and Operating 9-71 Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by The starting characteristics of E85 General Motors. It is available at or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for Countries your dealer. use when temperatures fall below 18 °C (0 °F). Use gasoline or add If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or gasoline to the E85 or FlexFuel.
9-72 Driving and Operating and state that E85 or gasoline can Caution Warning (Continued) be used. See E85 or FlexFuel on page 9-71. Keep sparks, flames, and Do not use fuel containing smoking materials away methanol. It can corrode metal from fuel.
Driving and Operating 9-73 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not the fuel cap has been left off or Caution (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a improperly installed. This would few seconds after you have finished allow fuel to evaporate into the may cause the malfunction pumping before removing the...
9-74 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Remove the container from or other parts. the vehicle, trunk, or pickup Information Then during the first 800 km bed before filling.
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Driving and Operating 9-75 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
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9-76 Driving and Operating Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
Driving and Operating 9-77 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer the trip.
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9-78 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in has only the driver and all required handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
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Driving and Operating 9-79 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 856kg (8,500 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Long Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.08...
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9-80 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (1) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
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Driving and Operating 9-81 to exceed the GVWR limit for the Maximum Tongue vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight vehicle and trailer fully loaded for 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue.
9-82 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it Adjustment Hitches becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains The correct hitch equipment helps may be provided by the hitch maintain combination control.
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Driving and Operating 9-83 Since the vehicle is equipped with This will boost the vehicle system Tow/Haul Mode StabiliTrak, the trailer brakes cannot voltage and properly charge the tap into the vehicle's hydraulic battery. If the trailer is too light for system.
9-84 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an large or heavy load.
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Driving and Operating 9-85 all of these systems are fully Trailer Brake Control Panel along with the Trailer Brake Display operational to ensure full Page on the DIC to adjust and functionality of the ITBC system. display power output to the trailer brakes.
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9-86 Driving and Operating Activate the Manual Trailer A trailer with electric brakes has The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Brake apply lever. become disconnected (a lamps will come on when either CHECK TRAILER WIRING vehicle brakes or manual trailer TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be message will also display on brakes are applied.
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Driving and Operating 9-87 Use the following to adjust Trailer 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This Gain for each towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will display if: or road surface conditions 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer The ITBC system first change or if trailer wheel lock-up attached on a level road surface...
9-88 Driving and Operating the trailer wiring. This message continues over multiple ignition Trailer Sway will also turn off if it is cycles, there is a problem with the Control (TSC) acknowledged. ITBC system. Have the vehicle serviced. Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a To determine if the electrical fault is TSC feature.
Driving and Operating 9-89 Conversions and The vehicle has an airbag system. Warning Before attempting to add anything Add-Ons electrical to the vehicle, see Even if the vehicle is equipped Servicing the Airbag-Equipped with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical Vehicle on page 3-40 and Adding in loss of control and the vehicle Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped...
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....10-52 Towing the Vehicle General Information Tire Pressure for High-Speed Towing the Vehicle ..10-82 For service and parts needs, visit Operation .
Vehicle Care 10-3 of California to cause cancer and Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to birth defects or other reproductive complement and function with other Modifications harm. Engine exhaust, many parts systems on the vehicle. See your and systems, many fluids, and dealer to accessorize the vehicle Adding non-dealer accessories or some component wear by-products...
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-40. Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
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Vehicle Care 10-5 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, and push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
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10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Vehicle Care 10-7 Check the engine oil level 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See regularly and maintain the Starting - North America on Checking Engine Oil under proper oil level. See Checking page 10-79. Engine Oil on page 10-7. Engine Oil and When to Add 2.
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10-8 Vehicle Care loop. See Engine Compartment When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) Overview on page 10-6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. have an oil level above the Obtaining an accurate oil level operating range, i.e., the engine reading is essential: has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched...
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Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives/Engine Caution Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The specification and viscosity grade. recommended oils meeting the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and...
10-10 Vehicle Care from the filter before disposal. Never necessary. See Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil dispose of oil by putting it in the Messages on page 5-34. Change Life System trash or pouring it on the ground, the oil as soon as possible within Reset the system whenever the into sewers, or into streams or...
Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal fluid level. However, if there is a How to Check Automatic slowly three times within large leak, then it may be necessary Transmission Fluid five seconds. to have the vehicle towed to a dealer service department and have Caution 3.
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10-12 Vehicle Care pausing for about three seconds Cold Check Procedure 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out in each range. Then, move the the dipstick and wipe it with a Use this procedure only as a shift lever back to P (Park). clean rag or paper towel.
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Vehicle Care 10-13 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 71°C to 93°C (160°F to 200°F). 7. If the fluid level is in the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick acceptable range, push the 5.
10-14 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Screws (4) Cleaner/Filter 2. Electrical Connector Always check the fluid level at least 3. Air Duct Clamp twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously.
Vehicle Care 10-15 8. Reverse Steps 2-4 to reinstall Cooling System Warning the filter cover housing. The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan can engine to maintain the correct Warning start even when the engine is not working temperature.
10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning Using coolant other than nothing else needs to be added. ® DEX-COOL can cause This mixture: Adding only plain water or some premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down...
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Vehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the mixture can freeze and crack passenger side of the vehicle. See engine cooling parts. The repairs Engine Compartment Overview on would not be covered by the page 10-6.
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10-18 Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the This vehicle has a specific engine coolant temperature coolant fill procedure. Failure to gauge indicates approximately follow this procedure could cause 90°C (195°F).
Vehicle Care 10-19 In addition, there are ENGINE If Steam is Coming from the Caution OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, Engine Compartment ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE If the pressure cap is not tightly ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS Warning installed, coolant loss and REDUCED messages in the Driver possible engine damage may Information Center (DIC).
10-20 Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from 2. Turn the heater on to the highest as normal idle speed for at least temperature and to the highest five minutes while the vehicle is the Engine Compartment fan speed. Open the windows as parked.
Vehicle Care 10-21 fans will change to low speed when displays, washer fluid will need to Caution (Continued) additional cooling is no longer be added to the windshield washer required. fluid reservoir. to freeze and damage the The electric engine cooling fans washer fluid tank and other may run after the engine has been parts of the washer system.
10-22 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will complete sets. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
Vehicle Care 10-23 Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
10-24 Vehicle Care Battery - North America Vehicle Storage Caution The original equipment battery is Warning Using the wrong fluid can maintenance free. Do not remove badly damage brake the cap and do not add fluid. Batteries have acid that can burn hydraulic system parts.
Vehicle Care 10-25 Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the Front Axle vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case When to Check and Change surface. Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly the fill plug (1) hole, located on the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on...
10-26 Vehicle Care What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken Lubricants on page 11-11 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
Vehicle Care 10-27 The proper level is 1.0 mm to Federal law prohibits the following Engine: 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below acts or the causing thereof: Removal or rendering engine speed the bottom of the fill hole, located on 1.
10-28 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Ignition Transmission When you are doing this Warning Lock Check inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the Warning regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is the vehicle could begin to move.
10-30 Vehicle Care warranty. Do not allow the wiper 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming blade arm to touch the disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and windshield. the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment.
Vehicle Care 10-31 Bulb Replacement LED Lighting Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on This vehicle has several LED lamps. For the proper type of replacement page 10-4 For replacement of any LED lighting bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on assembly, contact your dealer.
10-32 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it The taillamp on this vehicle is an straight out of the socket bulb LED. For replacement, contact your socket. dealer. 5. Replace it with a new bulb. To replace one of these bulbs: 6.
Vehicle Care 10-33 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly License Plate Lamp and tighten the screws. 9. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb Passenger Side Shown, Driver 3. Lamp Assembly Side Similar To replace one of these bulbs: 1.
10-34 Vehicle Care 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System headlamp wiring checked right away straight into the bulb socket and if the lamps go on and off or turn the bulb socket clockwise to remain off. Electrical System install it into the lamp assembly. Windshield Wipers Overload 6.
Vehicle Care 10-35 Look at the silver-colored band Caution inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure Spilling liquid on any electrical you replace a bad fuse with a new component on the vehicle may one of the identical size and rating.
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Vehicle Care 10-37 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Real Time Trailer Park Lamps Electric Running Boards Dampening Right Parking Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power Lamps System Pump Module Left Parking Lamps Interior BEC LT1 Spare/Battery Upfitter 3 Regulated Voltage MBS Passenger Automatic Level Control...
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10-38 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Oxygen Sensor B Auxiliary Interior Upfitter 1 Relay Heater Engine Control Throttle Control Module Ignition Starter Engine Control Miscellaneous Module Relay Aero Shutter Ignition Spare Horn Police Upfitter Transmission Fog Lamps Starter Relay Ignition High-Beam...
Vehicle Care 10-39 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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10-40 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Instrument Cluster Not Used Ignition/Sensing Not Used Not Used Diagnostic Module Not Used Discrete Logic Ignition Ignition Sensor Accessory Power Tilt Column/SEO, Tilt Outlet 1 Column Lock 1/SEO Retained Accessory Mirror Window Data Link Connector/ Power/Accessory...
Vehicle Care 10-41 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block (Right) Accessory Power Miscellaneous R/C Outlet 2 Heated Steering Wheel Not Used Steering Column Lock Retained Accessory 2 (if equipped) Power/Accessory Relay Instrument Cluster Battery Run/Crank Relay Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used...
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10-42 Vehicle Care Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used Glove Box Not Used Not Used Not Used Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module 8 Not Used Not Used The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Not Used...
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Vehicle Care 10-43 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Body Control Not Used Module 7 Not Used Not Used Amplifier Body Control Not Used Module 4 Right Front Seat Not Used Rear Seat Accessory Power SEO B2 Entertainment Outlet 3 Sunroof Not Used...
10-44 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right Heated Mirrors Liftgate Glass Breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftglass behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.
Vehicle Care 10-45 Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-14. high-quality tires made by a Rear Accessory Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
10-46 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-46. page 10-54 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
Vehicle Care 10-47 Use only radial ply tires of the The tread pattern on these tires may Caution same size, load range, and wear more quickly than other tires. speed rating as the original Consider rotating the tires more Low-profile tires are more equipment tires.
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10-48 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
Vehicle Care 10-49 (7) Maximum Cold Inflation would mean that the tire's Load Limit Maximum load that sidewall is 75 percent as high as can be carried and the it is wide. maximum pressure needed to (4) Construction Code A letter support that load.
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
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Vehicle Care 10-51 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
10-52 Vehicle Care Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-14. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
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Vehicle Care 10-53 example of the Tire and Loading the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle for at least three hours or no Load Limits on page 9-14. How more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can...
10-54 Vehicle Care could be damaged and would the air pressure in your tires and Warning (Continued) transmit tire pressure readings to a not be covered by the vehicle receiver located in the vehicle. warranty. and set to the correct cold tire Each tire, including the spare (if inflation pressure for the Tire Pressure for...
Vehicle Care 10-55 significantly under-inflated tire When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are causes the tire to overheat and can illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel lead to tire failure. Under-inflation able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire also reduces fuel efficiency and tire...
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10-56 Vehicle Care tire pressure warning light and the The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and DIC warning message come on at tire pressure condition but it does Message each ignition cycle until the tires are not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly inflated to the correct inflation...
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Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
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10-58 Vehicle Care 3. Uplevel DIC Only: Make sure the 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Pressure info page option is front tire, and repeat the DIC, press and hold the (Set/ turned on.
Vehicle Care 10-59 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-60 We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the page 10-65.
10-60 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) page 10-52 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System.
Vehicle Care 10-61 maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread...
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10-62 Vehicle Care necessary to replace only one Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear axle. This vehicle may have a suddenly and cause a crash. different size spare than the Use only radial-ply tires with Warning road tires originally installed...
Vehicle Care 10-63 low-pressure warning if non-TPC or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Uniform Tire Quality of these systems can also be Spec rated tires are installed. Grading affected. See Tire Pressure Monitor The following information relates System on page 10-54. to the system developed by the Warning The Tire and Loading...
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10-64 Vehicle Care must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include safety requirements and the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends characteristics.
Vehicle Care 10-65 test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth Warning road, the tires and wheels may need required by law. Warning: The to be rebalanced. See your dealer temperature grade for this tire is Using the wrong replacement for proper diagnosis.
10-66 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Caution Warning suspension, or other vehicle If the vehicle has P255/70R17 or parts. The area damaged by the P265/70R17 size tires, use tire Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of chains only where legal and only one is dangerous.
Vehicle Care 10-67 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
10-68 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Warning Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks, Changing a tire can be Tools if equipped, on both sides of dangerous. The vehicle can slip The equipment needed to change a the tire at the opposite off the jack and roll over or fall flat tire is stored in the rear of the...
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Vehicle Care 10-69 4. Turn the jack knob (1) 5. Wheel Wrench counterclockwise to release the To access the spare tire, refer to the jack and wheel blocks from the following graphics and instructions: bracket. 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (2) counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel...
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10-70 Vehicle Care 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer 11. Hoist Cable 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the extensions (4) and wheel extension (7) through the hole in wrench (5), as shown.
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Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Turn the wheel wrench Removing the Flat Tire and counterclockwise to lower the Installing the Spare Tire spare tire to the ground. 1. Do a safety check before Continue to turn the wheel proceeding. See If a Tire Goes wrench until the spare tire can Flat on page 10-67 for more be pulled out from under the...
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10-72 Vehicle Care nut caps will be retained in the Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is hub cap after it is removed from on a front tire of the vehicle, use the wheel. the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
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Vehicle Care 10-73 Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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10-74 Vehicle Care 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the Warning wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might Warning come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose...
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Vehicle Care 10-75 When reinstalling the regular wheel Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) and tire, also reinstall either the center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, specification supplied by the cause injury. In a sudden stop or depending on which one the aftermarket manufacturer when collision, loose equipment could vehicle has.
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10-76 Vehicle Care 1. Hoist Assembly Caution 2. Hoist Shaft 3. Hoist Shaft Access The tire hoist can be damaged if Cover/Hole there is no tension on the cable 4. Jack Handle Extensions when using it. To have the 5. Wheel Wrench necessary tension, the spare or 6.
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Vehicle Care 10-77 To store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut. 3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
10-78 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire Caution repaired or replaced and installed If this vehicle came with a full-size back onto the vehicle as soon as If the vehicle has four-wheel drive spare tire, it was fully inflated when possible so the spare tire will be and a different size spare tire is new, however, it can lose air over...
Vehicle Care 10-79 Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution Jump Starting - North the State of California to cause Ignoring these steps could result cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER in costly damage to the vehicle America HANDLING. See California that would not be covered by the For more information about the Proposition 65 Warning on vehicle warranty.
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10-80 Vehicle Care reduce electrical resistance. This 5. Open the hood on the other Caution is located on the passenger vehicle and locate the side, in the rear of the engine positive (+) and negative ( ) If any accessories are left on or compartment.
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Vehicle Care 10-81 6. Check that the jumper cables do Warning not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Using a match near a battery can get a shock. The vehicles could cause battery gas to explode. be damaged too.
10-82 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the black negative ( ) 11. Start the vehicle with the good Towing the Vehicle cable to the negative ( ) terminal battery and run the engine for a of the good battery. Use a while.
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Vehicle Care 10-83 towing is towing the vehicle with two Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not wheels on the ground and two be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles wheels on a dolly. ground. Follow the tow vehicle Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles manufacturer s instructions.
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10-84 Vehicle Care 4. Shift the transfer case to 8. Disconnect the negative battery Warning N (Neutral). See Shifting into cable at the battery and secure N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel the nut and bolt. Cover the Shifting a four-wheel-drive Drive on page 9-37. Check that negative battery post with a vehicle's transfer case into the vehicle is in N (Neutral) by...
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Vehicle Care 10-85 vehicle, and manually lock the (Drive). There should be Dolly Towing Front Towing doors. Access the vehicle as if movement of the vehicle while (Front Wheels Off the Ground) it has a dead RKE transmitter shifting. battery, by using the key in the 7.
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10-86 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Rear Caution Caution (Continued) Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle Do not tow a four-wheel-drive Vehicles with all four wheels on the vehicle with any of its wheels on ground, or even with only two of the ground.
Vehicle Care 10-87 To dolly tow the vehicle from Appearance Care Caution (Continued) the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Exterior Care products can be obtained from vehicle following the dolly your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer's instructions. manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
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10-88 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
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Vehicle Care 10-89 Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and illuminated, due to excessive steel. To prevent damage always Stripes heat generated.
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10-90 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome page 11-11. trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires vehicle is not washed after driving...
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Vehicle Care 10-91 Steering, Suspension, and Caution (Continued) Caution Chassis Components automatic car wash that uses Visually inspect steering, Lubrication of applicable Steering/ suspension, and chassis silicone carbide tire cleaning Suspension points should not be components for damaged, loose, brushes. Damage could occur done unless temperature is -12°C or missing parts or signs of wear at and the repairs would not be...
10-92 Vehicle Care with power running boards, extend Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for them and then use a high pressure cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon wash to clean all joints and gaps. specifically designed for the and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent...
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Vehicle Care 10-93 Never use a brush with stiff Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution bristles. Start by vacuuming the surface Never rub any surface using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use aggressively or with excessive rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive pressure.
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10-94 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood...
Vehicle Care 10-95 Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning solvents can permanently change Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine the appearance and feel of If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
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10-96 Vehicle Care Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat.
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
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Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for up to a year. The engine oil and Engine Coolant on page 10-16. suspension, and chassis filter must be changed at least once components for damaged, loose, a year and the oil life system must Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of wear...
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11-4 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission Verify spare tire key lock shift lock control function. See operation and lubricate as Automatic Transmission Shift needed. See Tire Changing on Lock Control Function Check on page 10-68. page 10-28. Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-28.
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Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-15. (1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
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Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
11-8 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. If driving in dusty Services Maintenance and Care conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (4) Do not directly power wash the Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly...
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Service and Maintenance 11-9 Signs of brake wear may include Battery With a multi-point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The battery supplies power to start noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. the engine and operate any Trained dealer technicians have additional electrical accessories.
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11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi-point vehicle operation at all speeds. Windshield inspection, trained dealer Your dealer sells and services For safety, appearance, and the technicians can visually inspect name brand tires. best viewing, keep the windshield the shocks and struts for signs clean and clear.
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in One-Piece Propshaft Spline Canada 19257122). (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
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Service and Maintenance 11-13 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 12622441 41 114 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Rear 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295...
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
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.
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 11-11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
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Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
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13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-888-889-2438. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
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General Motors North America and delivered back to the customer, nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC reserve the right to make any up to 805 km (500 mi). service, or if the vehicle was in a changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of scheduling a service appointment or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once and advising the service consultant chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, of your transportation needs, your the Roadside Assistance advisor dealer can help minimize your Service is not provided if a vehicle...
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13-8 Customer Information Coverage period in Canada), Transportation Options and be supported by original extended powertrain, and/or receipts. See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be hybrid-specific warranties in both information. completed while you wait. However, the U.S. and Canada. if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle Several Courtesy Transportation...
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
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13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) Technical Service Bulletins and 1. The device may not cause Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
Call 1-800-GMC-8782 However, NHTSA cannot (1-800-462-8782), or write: become involved in individual GMC Customer Assistance Center problems between you, your P.O. Box 33172 dealer, or General Motors. Detroit, MI 48232-5172...
13-14 Customer Information In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an (French), or write: event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy General Motors of Canada Limited main purpose of an EDR is to Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
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OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). Emergency subscription plan. Press to get a priority connection With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
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OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
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OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
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14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
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OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
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INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-46 Check ......3-42 All-Terrain Tires .
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INDEX Automatic Transmission Brakes (cont'd) California Parking ..... . .9-42 Manual Mode ....9-34 Proposition Shift Lock Control System Messages .
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INDEX Child Restraints Control Customer Information Infants and Young Traction and Electronic Service Publications Children .....3-45 Stability .....9-44 Ordering Information .
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INDEX Driving Electrical System Engine (cont'd) Oil Messages ....5-34 Assistance Systems ..9-61 Engine Compartment Characteristics and Fuse Block .
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INDEX FlexFuel Fuel ......9-69 E85 ......9-71 Additives .
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INDEX Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-43 Hood ......10-4 Hazard Warning Flashers .
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