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2013 GMC Sierra Owner Manual

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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-7

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Keys, Doors, and

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

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

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

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

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56

I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

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

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

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-32

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-53

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-59

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71

Conversions and

Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-101

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46

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Page 1 2013 GMC Sierra Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-82 Technical Data ....12-1 Towing .
Page 3: Using This Manual
If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited suivante: diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and GMC Truck Emblem, and SIERRA Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and This means there is Symbols something that could result in Cautions The vehicle has components and property or vehicle damage. This labels that use symbols instead of would not be covered by the Warning messages found on vehicle text.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature that may be found on the vehicle : Power : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Remote Vehicle Start information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-13 Navigation System ... 1-27 Passenger Sensing Driver Information System .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. H. Instrument Panel Storage on S. Automatic Transfer Case page 4 1. Control (If Equipped). See B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Four-Wheel Drive on See Turn and Lane-Change Integrated Trailer Brake page 10 28.
Page 10 In Brief W. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8 4 (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 5 (If Equipped). X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped).
Page 11 In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium Version) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 12 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) O. Parking Brake on page 9 51. Buttons. See Driver Information B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Cruise Control on page 9 56. Center (DIC) on page 5 28. See Turn and Lane-Change Q.
Page 13: Initial Drive Information
In Brief ® V. StabiliTrak System on Initial Drive page 9 53 (If Equipped). Information Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable This section provides a brief Throttle and Brake Pedal on overview about some of the page 9 23. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 14 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press and release to locate lamps will turn on and remain on as the vehicle. Press and hold for There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The more than two seconds to sound the unlock the vehicle.
Page 15 In Brief Power Door Locks Power Windows Base Trim Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, For vehicles with power door locks: Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel Similar Other Models Similar : Press to lock the doors. The driver door has a switch to : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 16: Seat Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Pull the switch to close the Press the switch to lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and window. window. Pull the switch up to raise forth to be sure the seat is it. See Windows on page 2 17 and locked in place.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 If available, raise or lower the Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the entire seat by moving the entire support, press and hold the top control up or down. or bottom of the control. See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4.
Page 18: Memory Features
1-12 In Brief 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
Page 19: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief 1-13 Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Passenger Sensing Exterior Mirrors System Power Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 3. Adjust each outside mirror so See Power Mirrors on page 2 14. that a little of the vehicle and the Keep the selector switch in the area behind it can be seen. center position when not adjusting 4.
Page 22: Steering Wheel Adjustment
1-16 In Brief Manually pull out the mirror head to return to the original position when Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror extend it for better visibility when the vehicle is shifted out of towing a trailer. See Trailer-Tow R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned For vehicles with an automatic Mirrors on page 2 13.
Page 23: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-17 To adjust the steering wheel: Press the bottom of the control to Dome Lamp Override move the pedals closer to your 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull The dome lamp override button is body. Press the top of the control to the lever.
Page 24: Exterior Lighting
1-18 In Brief The vehicle may also have reading There are four positions. See: lamps in other locations. The lamps : Turns off the automatic Exterior Lamp Controls on are fixed and cannot be adjusted. headlamps and Daytime Running page 6 1 For more information about interior Lamps (DRL).
Page 25: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-19 Climate Controls : Turns the windshield wipers off. These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. : Turn the band up for more Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. : Slow wipes.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 or B. Temperature Control Climate Control Systems (with C. Air Delivery Mode Control Heater Only) on page 8 4. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection A. Driver and Passenger Power Button feature: Temperature Controls Rear Window Defogger 1.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 36. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Automatic Transfer Case 2 (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This 4 (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting is used for driving in most setting sends maximum power to all street and highway situations. four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel driving off-road in deep sand, deep Drive): This setting is ideal for use...
Page 30: Vehicle Features
1-24 In Brief Vehicle Features : Turn to manually select radio stations or press to set the bass or Radio(s) treble. SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.
Page 31: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-25 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock variety of programming and Entertainment System (RSE) and commercial-free music, coast to To set the time and date: Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see coast, and in digital-quality sound. 1.
Page 32: Steering Wheel Controls
1-26 In Brief See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle and Using the USB Port in speakers only. Press again to turn Auxiliary Devices on page 7 33. the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ®...
Page 33: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-27 Cruise Control Driver Information : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is at the bottom of See Cruise Control on page 9 56. the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and Navigation System enables access to the...
Page 34 1-28 In Brief Rear Vision : Press to display the : Press to set or reset certain odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, functions and to turn off or Camera (RVC) average economy, fuel used, timer, acknowledge messages on the DIC. If available, the RVC displays a view instantaneous economy and Active For more information, see Driver...
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on power outlets while the ignition is in involved, it may be helpful to have page 9 59. LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's another person assist with battery to run down. programming the transmitter. Power Outlets See Power Outlets on page 5 9.
Page 36 1-30 In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is active. The sunroof also has a roller On vehicles with a sunroof, the See Retained Accessory Power sunshade that can be used to block sunroof only operates when the (RAP) on page 9 27. the rays of the sun.
Page 37: Maintenance
In Brief 1-31 When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and Press and release again to deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems. Maintenance The air deflector will retract when For more information, see the sunroof is closed. ®...
Page 38 1-32 In Brief The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING may come on in cool weather when on the DIC. If the display shows To reset the Engine Oil Life System the vehicle is first started, and then 100%, the system is reset.
Page 39: Onstar Overview
Emergency, Security, Navigation, Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 conditions are appropriate, use Connection, and Diagnostic cruise control. As the owner of a new GMC, you Services. See OnStar Overview on are automatically enrolled in the page 14 1. Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance program.
Page 40 1-34 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 41: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-13 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other If the vehicle has an ignition and it vehicles or objects may be becomes difficult to turn the key, blocking the signal. inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush Check the transmitter's battery.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the Driver See Approach Lighting under Information Center (DIC), the turn Vehicle Personalization (With DIC signal lamps flash once to indicate Buttons) on page 5 46. locking has occurred. If enabled Pressing on the RKE transmitter through the DIC, the horn chirps disarms the content theft-deterrent when...
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a the Vehicle CR2032 or equivalent battery. Only RKE transmitters programmed 4. Snap the transmitter back to this vehicle will work. If a together.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle There are other conditions which The engine will continue to run has an automatic climate control can affect the performance of the for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps system and heated seats, the transmitter.
Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Start Ready For example, if and then WARNING (Continued) pressed again after the vehicle has If the vehicle does not have the been running for five minutes, remote vehicle start feature, it may doors are not locked. So, all 10 minutes are added, allowing the have the remote start ready feature.
Page 47: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows From outside, use the Remote Pressing the power lock switch Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or twice will override the delayed the key in the driver door. locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks.
Page 48: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Doors If the driver side power door lock Rear Doors switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the (Extended Cab) ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows Tailgate Removal WARNING (Continued) The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. easily lose their balance and fall Assistance may be needed with the in response to vehicle removal to avoid damage to the maneuvers.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Raise the tailgate slightly, pull Vehicle Security 2. Lock the door with the Remote out and hold the cable retaining Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This vehicle has theft-deterrent clip (A). Push the cable (C) up The security light should flash.
Page 51: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The theft-deterrent system will not 2. Press lock on the RKE Immobilizer Operation activate if the doors are locked with transmitter. ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ the key or the manual door lock. 3. Close the door and wait for the (Personalized Automotive Security It activates only if you use the security light to go out.
Page 52 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle will be discouraged because Up to 10 keys may be programmed 3. After the engine has started, turn of the high number of electrical key for the vehicle. The following the key to LOCK/OFF, and codes.
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has manual mirrors, Convex Mirrors they can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, WARNING and have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Page 54: Power Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so 1. Move the selector switch located that a little of the vehicle and the above the four-way control pad area behind it can be seen. to the left or right to choose either the driver side or 4.
Page 55: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding memory function that works with the If equipped with manual folding memory seats. See Memory Seats mirrors, push the mirror toward the on page 3 6 for more information. vehicle.
Page 56: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the passenger and/or (Rear Window Defogger): driver mirror tilts to a preselected Press to heat the mirrors. If the To adjust the inside rearview mirror, position when the vehicle is in vehicle has a towing mirror, only the...
Page 57: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Dimming The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Rearview Mirror Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 60 WARNING Adjustment If the vehicle has a RVC, the Hold the rearview mirror in the Never leave a child, a helpless button for turning the dimming center and move it to view the area...
Page 58: Manual Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-down Windows designed to improve fuel economy The express-down feature allow the performance. This may result in a driver and front passenger windows pulsing sound when either rear to be lowered without holding the window is down and the front switch.
Page 59: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Window Lockout Rear Windows The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. Power Sliding Rear Window Sun Visors Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Pull the sun visor down to block Other Models Similar glare. Detach the sun visor from the (Window Lockout): The driver center mount to pivot to the side If equipped, the power sliding rear...
Page 60: Roof
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: From the closed position, closed position. To open the press and hold the rear of the switch sunshade, press and unlatch it, and to vent the sunroof. To close the roll it back. To close, pull it forward Sunroof (Extended Cab) sunroof, press and hold the front of and latch it into the closed position.
Page 61 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 roof sealing area using a clean Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not press the rear of the passenger side sunroof while it is closing, the remove grease from the sunroof.
Page 62 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-13 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-18 Airbag System Check .
Page 64: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 65: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats To adjust the seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front edge The rear seat has adjustable Seat Adjustment of the seat cushion to unlock headrests in the outboard seating the seat. positions. 2.
Page 66: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar support, To adjust a power seat, if equipped: if equipped: Move the seat forward or On vehicles with two-way...
Page 67: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints raise or lower the height of the Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Reclining Seatbacks If either seatback is not locked, it seatback upright.
Page 68: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats 1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated seat moves back approximately Front Seats 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press again until the WARNING seat is all the way back. If something has blocked the driver If you cannot feel temperature seat while recalling the exit position, change or pain to the skin, the...
Page 71: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically Rear Seats (Extended the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
Page 72 3-10 Seats and Restraints To fold the seat: safety belts and return them to WARNING their normal stowed position 1. Pull up on the front of the seat before folding a rear seat. cushion while pulling down on A safety belt that is improperly the release strap under the seat Make sure that nothing is on routed, not properly attached,...
Page 73: Seats And
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 74: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it If the vehicle is a regular cab, then These parts of the body are best get twisted.
Page 76 3-14 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section. If the belt stops before it reaches 3. Push the latch plate into the the buckle, when using the buckle until it clicks.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 78 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 80: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a Your vehicle may have a center guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap seating position. When you sit in the together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as center front seating position, you be removed from the guide.
Page 81: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Extender Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten that might keep a safety belt system around you, you should use it. from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired.
Page 82: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-21 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 84: Where Are The Airbags
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger airbag is Side Similar Side Similar in the instrument panel on the passenger side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags impact airbags for the driver and for the driver, right front passenger, right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 86: When Should An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING (Continued) different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate inflating airbag must be kept...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Frontal airbags are not intended to less than full deployment. For more the system's designed threshold inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear severe frontal impacts, full level. The threshold level can vary impacts, or in many side impacts. deployment occurs.
Page 88: What Makes An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints rollover event, roof-rail airbag How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover deployment is determined by the events, although no system can Restrain? direction of the roll. prevent all such ejections. In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in many What Makes an Airbag near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-27 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 moderate crash, there may be be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek concealed damage that could from the vents in the deflated...
Page 90: Airbag On-Off Switch
3-28 Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual If the vehicle does not have an for your vehicle covers the need airbag off switch, it may have a to replace other parts. passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on The vehicle has a crash sensing page 3 31.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Makes the potential harm from Child age 1 to 12. A child the passenger airbag in a crash age 1 to 12 must ride in the front greater than the potential harm seat because: from turning off the airbag and My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 92 3-30 Seats and Restraints To turn off the right front passenger WARNING airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the If the airbag readiness light ever switch to the off position. comes on and stays on, it means The word OFF or the off symbol will that something may be wrong come on in the passenger airbag...
Page 93: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-31 To turn the right front passenger In addition, if the vehicle has a OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will airbag on again, insert the ignition passenger sensing system for the be visible. See Passenger Airbag key into the switch, push in, and right front passenger position, the Status Indicator on page 5 19.
Page 94 3-32 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be If the vehicle does not have a rear WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: an seat that will accommodate a infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint, a passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The passenger sensing system is 4. Reinstall the child restraint WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) the following the directions provided right front passenger frontal airbag by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a manufacturer and refer to comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 96 3-34 Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult-size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting the right front passenger seat, but System Operation The passenger sensing system the off indicator is lit, it could be may or may not turn off the Safety belts help keep the because that person is not sitting airbag for a child in a child...
Page 97: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-35 operates. We recommend that you Servicing the WARNING (Continued) not use seat covers or other Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when They are probably part of the approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle airbag system.
Page 98 3-36 Seats and Restraints ceiling headliner or pillar garnish This could either prevent proper Q: What if I added a snow plow? trim, overhead console, front deployment of the passenger Will it keep the airbags from sensors, side impact sensors, airbag(s) or prevent the working properly? or airbag wiring can affect the...
Page 99: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Satisfaction Procedure in this Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) manual. See Customer damaged, opened, or broken, the Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and airbag may not work properly. Do passenger(s) in a crash, resulting Canada) on page 13 2 or not open or break the airbag in serious injury or even death.
Page 100 3-38 Seats and Restraints 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.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-39 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child could move too far restraint system or infant restraint forward increasing the chance of system secured in a rear seating position.
Page 102: Child Restraints
3-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which child restraint in the right front height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle seat.
Page 104: Child Restraint Systems
3-42 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 106: Where To Put The Restraint
3-44 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and WARNING locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear inspection station. For CPST seat, including: an infant or a child A child in a rear-facing child availability in Canada, check with riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 107: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 When securing a child restraint in a rear-facing child restraint should not WARNING (Continued) rear seating position, study the be installed in the vehicle, even if instructions that came with your the airbag is off. Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint to make sure it is Wherever a child restraint is in a rear seat, even if the airbag...
Page 108 3-46 Seats and Restraints Make sure that a LATCH-compatible Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Some child restraints that have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether top tether are designed for use with Anchor Locations or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints Do not install a child restraint in the center seat position. See Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) on page 3 56 or Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat For regular cab models, there is an Position) on page 3 54 for more...
Page 111: System
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Be sure to read the instructions Securing a Child Restraint following to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor WARNING if a national or local law requires If a LATCH-type child restraint is...
Page 112 3-50 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make WARNING WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Do not attach more than one child children cannot reach them. Pull use the vehicle's safety belts. restraint to a single anchor, the shoulder belt all the way out Instead use the vehicle's anchors...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-51 1.3. Remove the cover to 2. See Securing Child Restraints expose the anchor. (Center Front Seat Position) on page 3 56 or Securing Child 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten Restraints (Right Front Seat the top tether according to Position) on page 3 57 or your child restraint Securing Child Restraints (Rear...
Page 114 3-52 Seats and Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Models 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether 1. Attach and tighten the lower be attached, attach and tighten attachments to the lower the top tether to the top tether anchors.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Route the top Attach the top Attach the top tether (B) between tether (B) to the top tether (B) to the top the headrest or head tether anchor (loop) tether restraint posts, at the rear anchor (loop) (D) at through the loop (A), passenger side the center rear...
Page 116: Replacing Latch System
3-54 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-55 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the 4.
Page 118: Position)
3-56 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 45 for more information.
Page 119: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat Position) A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy With Passenger Sensing or killed if the right front under some unusual System passenger airbag inflates.
Page 120 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. System) on page 3 45 for how and When the passenger sensing where to install the child restraint system, if equipped, has turned...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-59 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 45 for more information.
Page 122 3-60 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint has been installed A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) and the on indicator is lit, see If the Never put a rear-facing child seat in On Indicator is Lit for a Child the front unless airbag is off.
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-61 If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it WARNING system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. If the airbag readiness light ever System) on page 3 45 for how and If you have no other choice but comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 124 3-62 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.
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-63 7. If your vehicle does not have a If you turned the airbag off with the Never put a rear-facing child rear seat and your child restraint switch, turn on the right front restraint in the right front passenger has a top tether, follow the child passenger airbag when you remove seat.
Page 126 3-64 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it 4. Push the latch plate into the system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the buckle until it clicks. Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-65 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 45 for more information.
Page 128 3-66 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 129: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Cupholders Glove Box ....4-1 For vehicles equipped with an If equipped, there are cupholders on Cupholders .
Page 130: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area. Raise the upper storage bin, then pull the lever (B) up to access the lower storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-15 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-15 Center (DIC) .
Page 132: Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-44 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Vehicle Reminder while driving. Messages ....5-45 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Washer Fluid Messages .
Page 133: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device (Previous/End): Press to 2. Press and release on the Main Audio Screen go to the previous favorite radio to scroll up or down the list, then (Vehicles with a Navigation station, track on a CD, or folder on press and hold , or press System)
Page 134: Horn
Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
Page 135: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push the between the earth's magnetic north Turn the band up for more frequent paddle marked with the windshield and true geographic north. If the wipes or down for less frequent washer symbol at the top of the compass is not set to the zone wipes.
Page 136 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or variance zone is displayed. cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic 5.
Page 137: Clock
Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock time, or wait until the flashing stops after five seconds and the button until PRESS AM-FM Radio and AM FM current time displayed CALIBRATE COMPASS Radio with CD Player automatically sets. displays.
Page 138 Instruments and Controls Turn the knob clockwise. MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Player 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: To set the time and date: Press the SEEK button.
Page 139: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets power outlets while the ignition is in vehicle or adapter fuses. If a LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's problem is experienced, see your Accessory power outlets can be battery to run down. dealer. used to plug in electrical equipment, When adding electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 WARNING...
Page 140: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Damage from overheating can Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there occur to the lighter or heating could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and element, or a fuse could be function. Often gauges and warning blown.
Page 141: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base and Heavy Duty Similar. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 142: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX Engine Hour Meter Display To display the odometer reading ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX with the ignition off, press the reset The Driver Information Center (DIC) Diesel Supplement for more button.
Page 143: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge gauge shows about how much fuel indicated. For example, the is left in the fuel tank. gauge may have indicated the An arrow on the fuel gauge tank was half full, but it actually...
Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a Gauge dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 40 and Engine Oil on...
Page 145: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, See Engine Overheating on see the Duramax diesel supplement page 10 20. for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 146: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, this The vehicle can only be driven for a When the vehicle is started this light gauge shows the condition of the short time with the readings outside flashes and a chime may come on charging system.
Page 147: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 For vehicles equipped with the Airbag Readiness Light WARNING passenger safety belt warning light, This light shows if there is an when the vehicle is started this light If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag flashes and a chime may come on on after the vehicle is started or system.
Page 148: Airbag On-Off Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Airbag On-Off Light for on and off, will light for several seconds as a system check. Then, If the vehicle has an airbag on-off after several more seconds, the switch, it also has a passenger status indicator ON or OFF, or either airbag status indicator located in the the on or off symbol, will light to let overhead console.
Page 149: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If, after several seconds, both status WARNING WARNING indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a If the right front passenger airbag If the airbag readiness light ever problem with the lights or the airbag is turned off for a person who is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 150: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls In addition, if the vehicle has a or either the on or off symbol to let WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system for the you know the status of the right front right front passenger position, the passenger frontal airbag.
Page 151: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-21 The light should go out once the Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by engine starts. If it stays on, the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp or comes on while driving, there apparent. Being aware of the light could be a problem with the can prevent more serious damage A computer system called OBD II...
Page 152 5-22 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, find a used. Poor fuel quality causes vehicle warranty. This could also safe place to stop and park the the engine not to run as result in a failure to pass a vehicle.
Page 153: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs Light dealer for assistance in verifying Depending on where you live, your proper operation of the With the ignition on, the brake vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
Page 154: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle pull off the road and stop carefully. serviced by your dealer. If the The pedal might be harder to push system is working normally the or might go closer to the floor.
Page 155: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Tow/Haul Mode Light If it does not, have the vehicle hybrid supplement for more serviced by your dealer. If the information. system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. Four-Wheel-Drive Light Press and release the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak...
Page 156: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
5-26 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the light flashes while driving, this possible, and inflate the tires to the means that StabiliTrak or TCS is pressure value shown on the Tire ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light assisting in controlling the vehicle. and Loading Information label.
Page 157: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 covered by the vehicle warranty. Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Page 158: High-Beam On Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls For information regarding this light For vehicles with fog lamps, this Information Displays and the vehicle's security system, light comes on when the fog lamps see Vehicle Alarm System on are on. Driver Information page 2 10. The light goes out when the fog Center (DIC) lamps are turned off.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-29 The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons The temperature will be shown which can be accessed by pressing in °C or °F depending on the units the DIC buttons located on the selected. instrument panel, next to the (Vehicle Information): Press steering wheel.
Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show 8 km zero by pressing the set/reset (5 miles). As the vehicle begins Buttons) button while the trip odometer is moving, the display will then (Trip/Fuel): Press this button displayed.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 fuel economies. Generally, freeway Speedometer To reset the timer to zero, press and driving produces better fuel hold the set/reset button while The speedometer shows how fast economy than city driving. Fuel TIMER is displayed. the vehicle is moving in either range cannot be reset.
Page 162 5-32 Instruments and Controls An Active Fuel Management estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset indicator displays on the right side life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change. of the DIC, while INST ECON REMAINING on the display, that To reset the engine oil life system, displays on the left side.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-33 information button again until the TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Oil Pressure DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa gain setting. This setting can be This display shows the oil pressure (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page 164 5-34 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem The trip odometer has a feature Language called the retro-active reset. This Menu Items (with DIC Buttons) This display allows you to select the can be used to set the trip odometer language in which the DIC Use the trip odometer reset stem to to the number of miles (kilometers)
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This To display the ENGINE HOURS, through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or languages.
Page 166 5-36 Instruments and Controls Transmission Temperature To adjust trailer gain see Integrated Compass Zone Setting Trailer Brake Control System under Press the trip odometer reset stem This display allows for setting the Towing Equipment on page 9 89 for until TRANS TEMP displays. This compass zone.
Page 167: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 When the remaining oil life is low, Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display. indicate the status of the vehicle or See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to...
Page 168: Brake System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls could drain the battery. Turn off all vehicle and check for the message See Integrated Trailer Brake unnecessary accessories. Have the on the DIC display. If the message Control System under Towing electrical system checked as soon is still displayed or appears again Equipment on page 9 89 for more as possible.
Page 169: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Stop and turn off the vehicle, check normal, the air conditioning the door for obstructions, and close compressor turns back on. You can (Crew Cab) the door again. Check to see if the continue to drive your vehicle.
Page 170: Engine Oil Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls and turn off the vehicle as soon as it and allow the vehicle to idle until it Engine Power Messages is safe to do so to avoid severe cools down. See Engine Coolant ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED damage.
Page 171: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL may sound if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote Refuel as soon as possible.
Page 172: Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak not use this system to help you...
Page 173: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 One condition is overheating, Airbag System Messages Starting the Vehicle which could occur if StabiliTrak Messages activates continuously for an SERVICE AIR BAG extended period of time. FAST IDLE ON This message displays if there is a The message also displays if the problem with the airbag system.
Page 174: Transmission Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls comes on and stays on, there may to indicate the location of the low the end of the shift lever. See Tow/ be a problem with the TPMS. See tire. The low tire pressure warning Haul Mode on page 9 37, Automatic your dealer.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE This message displays and a chime If the disconnect occurs while may sound if the transmission fluid the vehicle is moving, this If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with message stays on until the this message may display if a the transmission fluid temperature...
Page 176: Vehicle Personalization
5-46 Instruments and Controls ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when ice FLUID conditions are possible. Vehicle Personalization This message displays when the TRAILER CONNECTED (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir On vehicles with the Integrated The vehicle may have customization...
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To change customization Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be preferences, use the following made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN procedure. setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 178 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the will unlock when the key is taken This feature allows you to turn off DIC display.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select if the DIC display. Press the set/reset display.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-51 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER MIRROR: The driver System Operation on page 2 2 for made to this feature. The current outside mirror will be tilted down more information. setting will remain.
Page 182 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. Press the customization button until Press the customization button until On some vehicles with the REMOTE START appears on the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on adjustable throttle and brake pedal DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display.
Page 184: Universal Remote System
5-54 Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote devices such as garage door customization button again will openers, security systems, and System return you to the beginning of the home automation devices. feature settings menu. Do not use this system with any See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information...
Page 185: Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code
Instruments and Controls 5-55 Park the vehicle outside of the To program up to three devices: 3. Immediately return to the garage when programming a garage vehicle. Press and hold the 1. From inside the vehicle, press door. Be sure that people and Universal Home Remote button the two outside buttons at the objects are clear of the garage door...
Page 186 5-56 Instruments and Controls different function button in Step 3 Your hand-held transmitter can than what was used for the garage have between 8 to 12 dip door opener. switches depending on the brand of transmitter. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a The garage door opener receiver Fixed Code unit.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-57 A switch in the down 3. From inside your vehicle, first position could be labeled as firmly press all three buttons at Down, , or Off. the same time for about three seconds. Release the A switch in the middle buttons to put the Universal position could be labeled as Home Remote into...
Page 188 5-58 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that To program another Fixed Code slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the device such as an additional garage from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage door opener, a security device, Universal Home Remote.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Remote Buttons codes from all buttons will be The programmed buttons should be erased. erased when the vehicle is sold or For help or information on the the lease ends.
Page 190 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 191: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 192: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Roof Marker Lamps (If AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Push the turn signal lever toward Equipped) turns on the headlamps at normal the instrument panel to change the brightness, together with the headlamps from low beam to (Headlamps): Turns on the following: high beam.
Page 193: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting instrument cluster will come on. When it begins to get dark, the Release the lever to return to automatic headlamp system normal operation. switches from DRL to the headlamps. Daytime Running To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the Lamps (DRL) exterior lamp control to the OFF When the high beams are on, this...
Page 194 Lighting in the P (Park) position before the headlamp systems so that driving The headlamps will also stay on automatic headlamp system can be under bridges or bright overhead after you exit the vehicle. This turned off. street lights does not affect the feature can be programmed using system.
Page 195: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Lights On with Wipers Raise or lower the lever for less (Hazard Warning Flashers): than one second until the arrow Press this button to make the front If the windshield wipers are starts to flash to signal a lane and rear turn signal lamps flash on activated in daylight with the engine change.
Page 196: Fog Lamps
Lighting SIGNAL ON will also appear in the (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the Driver Information Control (DIC). To fog lamps on or off. A light will come turn the chime and message off, on in the instrument cluster. move the turn signal lever to the off When the fog lamps are turned on, position.
Page 197: Instrument Panel Illumination
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp fused at 30 amps, so the total The cargo lamps come on by current draw of the attached lamps Instrument Panel turning the instrument panel should be less than this value. The brightness control knob to the Illumination Control attachment points for the roof lamp...
Page 198: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps, located next to the exterior lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead control. console. The vehicle has an illuminated entry To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 199: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load This is because the generator Normally, these actions occur in (alternator) may not be spinning fast steps or levels, without being Management enough at idle to produce all of the noticeable. In rare cases at the power needed for very high highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power electrical loads.
Page 200 6-10 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 201 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-17 System CD/DVD Player ....7-23 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 202: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the navigation manual. Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with operation and controls of the...
Page 203: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble. Turn to manually select radio stations. D. BAND Press to scroll through the available bands AM, FM, or XM if equipped. SEEK Seeks the previous station. SEEK Seeks the next station.
Page 204 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Fade/Balance) Press to set the fade and balance. Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) B. FAV (Favorites Pages) (Information) Press to scroll through the Press to show information favorite pages.
Page 205 Infotainment System C. MENU (Clock) REV (Reverse) Press to open the tone Press to set the clock. Press to and hold to go menu to adjust the bass, backward fast through a BAND midrange, treble, fade, and track. balance. Press to scroll through the FWD (Forward) available bands AM, FM, D.
Page 206: Overview (Radio With Usb, Cd, And Dvd (Mp3))
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings.
Page 207: Operation
Infotainment System CAT (Category) Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD REV (Reverse) radio may have a Rear Seat Press to display a list of Press to and hold to go Entertainment (RSE) system. See XM categories. backward fast through a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) track.
Page 208 Infotainment System To activate SCV: Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (Information) (AM-FM Radio and (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM AM-FM Radio with CD): Press to 1. Set the radio volume to the switch the display between the radio Radio with CD) desired level. station frequency and the time.
Page 209 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ If a station's frequency is weak or if Adjusting the Speakers there is static, decrease the treble. Midrange/Treble) (All Except (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio AM-FM Radio and Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) To quickly adjust bass, midrange, with CD) or treble to the middle position, To adjust the balance or fade:...
Page 210: Radio
7-10 Infotainment System 2. Highlight the desired speaker Radio Messages Radio control tab by doing one of the Calibration Error: The audio following: AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. Press the knob. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Press the softkey under the means that the radio has not been...
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-11 display and artist information Storing Radio Stations SEEK: Press to seek the next displays on the bottom line. When radio station. Press and hold for a Drivers are encouraged to store the information is not available, NO few seconds until a beep sounds to radio station while the vehicle is INFO displays.
Page 212: Satellite Radio
7-12 Infotainment System Setting Preset Stations The number of favorites pages can provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio be set up using the MENU button. has a wide variety of programming To store presets: To set up the number of favorites and commercial-free music, 1.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-13 Finding a Channel Finding a Category (CAT) Press SEEK or SEEK. Station 3. To exit the category search BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. mode, press the FAV button or To find XM channels in a category: BAND button to display the (Tune): Turn to manually select 1.
Page 214 7-14 Infotainment System Storing SiriusXM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six SiriusXM Radio Messages softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to SiriusXM channels while the vehicle Channels): These channels, or any store additional radio stations.
Page 215: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-15 Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is blocked or cannot be received with The SiriusXM subscription needs to received when tuned to channel 0, your SiriusXM subscription package. be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at there could be a receiver fault.
Page 216: Fixed Mast Antenna
7-16 Infotainment System ® interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Fixed Mast Antenna item from the accessory power Service The fixed mast antenna can outlet. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service withstand most car washes without gives digital radio reception from being damaged as long as it is coast to coast in the 48 contiguous securely attached to the base.
Page 217: Cd Player
Infotainment System 7-17 Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see CD Player...
Page 218 7-18 Infotainment System 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD When a CD is inserted, the CD partway into the slot, label side symbol displays on the left side of Player) up. The player pulls the CD in. the radio display.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-19 displays on the top line of the For the Radio with USB and FWD (Fast Forward): Press display and artist information Six-Disc CD (MP3): and hold to advance playback displays on the bottom line. When quickly within a track. 1.
Page 220 7-20 Infotainment System Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda be recorded with the following fixed Tracks are played in the following file extension. bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, order: 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, Root Directory Play begins from the first track in 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps,...
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-21 Track names longer than 32 contains more than the maximum of SEEK: Press to go to the next characters or 4 pages are 50 folders, 15 playlists, and track. Press and hold or press shortened. The display does not 512 folders and files, the player multiple times to continue moving show parts of words on the last...
Page 222 7-22 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to To change from playback by artist to (Music Navigator): Press the tracks in random, rather than playback by album: softkey below the tab to play sequential order. To use random, do 1.
Page 223: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-23 CD Player Messages displays an error message, write it load one CD at a time, and keep down and provide it to your dealer the CD player and the loading slot CHECK DISC: If this message when reporting the problem. free of foreign materials, liquids, displays and/or the CD ejects, it and debris.
Page 224 7-24 Infotainment System surface. Pick up discs by grasping select CD slot, DVD slot, front format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds the outer edges or the edge of the auxiliary input, USB port, or rear for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for a hole and the outer edge.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-25 Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller available). See Using the Auxiliary 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on DVD or CD Slot) adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the page 7 33 or Audio/Video (A/V) If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 226 7-26 Infotainment System Press to go to the previous track if MP3 and WMA Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure less than five seconds on the CD Format have played. The DVD player supports: The radio can play .mp3 or .wma Press and hold, or press multiple Up to 255 folders.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-27 Play begins from the first track in Root Directory When the disc contains only the first folder and continues playlists and compressed audio The root directory of the disc is sequentially through all tracks in files, but no folders, all files are treated as a folder.
Page 228 7-28 Infotainment System Preprogrammed Playlists five seconds have played, to To use random: continue moving backward through Preprogrammed playlists that were 1. Press the softkey under the tracks. created using WinAmp , RDM tab until Random Current MusicMatch , or Real Jukebox SEEK: Press to go to the next Disc displays software can be accessed;...
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-29 To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) press the softkey located below the softkey below the Back tab to System on page 7 38, and CD/DVD either arrow tab. The disc goes to return to normal MP3 playback.
Page 230 7-30 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc the DVD/CD AUX button cycles feature. Parental Control prevents between the two sources and does the rear seat occupant from DVD (Eject): Press and not indicate No Aux Input Device. operating the Rear Seat Audio release to eject the disc currently If a front auxiliary device is (RSA) system or remote control.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-31 mode. If the Pause tab is showing making a selection press this REV (Fast Reverse): Press to on the display, the system is in button. This button only operates quickly reverse the CD or DVD at playback mode. If the DVD screen when using a DVD.
Page 232 7-32 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-A (Audio Stream): Press to cycle or the tabs displayed (Audio) through audio stream formats on the radio. If the radio is sourced located on the DVD-A disc. The to something other than DVD-V, Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio video screen shows the audio press the DVD/CD AUX button to...
Page 233: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-33 There was a problem while No Disc Inserted: This message Drivers are encouraged to set up burning the disc. displays if no disc is present when any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See The label is caught in the CD/ or DVD/CD AUX button is Defensive Driving on page 9 3 for...
Page 234 7-34 Infotainment System BAND: Press to listen to the radio not indicate No Aux Input Device. USB-Supported Devices when a portable audio device is If a front auxiliary device is USB flash drive playing. The portable audio device connected, the DVD/CD AUX button Portable USB hard drive continues playing.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-35 USB-Supported File and Folder To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a Structure end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod with the iPod to the iPod s dock The radio supports: The radio can control a USB connector and connect the other...
Page 236 7-36 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey 5. Press to select the desired file and hold to advance playback to be played. below to pause the track. The tab quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being To skip through large lists, the five volume.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-37 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list Shuffle Functionality each time the softkey is pressed. Songs To use Shuffle: Fourth softkey, 10% through the Composers Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is To select files: pressed.
Page 238: Rear Seat Entertainment
7-38 Infotainment System Rear Seat within the operating range. The returns from where it was previously operating range for the RSE system left and the padlock icon disappears Infotainment is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below from the radio display. 60°C (140°F).
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-39 The RSE includes two 2-channel Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the wireless headphones that are the rear of the overhead console. headphones in heat or direct dedicated to this system. Channel 1 The headphones shut off sunlight.
Page 240 7-40 Infotainment System 2. Replace the two batteries in the White: Left Audio Input control switches the video screen compartment. Make sure that from the DVD player mode to the Red: Right Audio Input they are installed correctly, using auxiliary device. The audio of the The A/V jacks are color coded to the diagram on the inside of the connected source can be listened to...
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-41 The DVD player is capable of 2. Move the screen to the desired 2. Use the remote control outputting audio to the wired position. (navigation) arrows and headphone jacks on the RSA When the video screen is not in (enter) button to use the system, if the vehicle has this use, push it up into its locked...
Page 242 7-42 Infotainment System Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-43 While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
Page 244 7-44 Infotainment System (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press DVD is playing. The format and this button before entering the content of this function vary for number.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 246 7-46 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 247: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-47 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled To listen to an iPod or portable by both the RSA and the front radio. audio device through the RSA, When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at attach the iPod or portable audio use only a clean cloth dampened one time.
Page 248 7-48 Infotainment System SRCE (Source): Press this button While listening to a disc, press the While a CD or DVD A disc is to switch between the radio (AM left seek arrow to go back to the playing, press this button to go to FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if start of the current track or chapter...
Page 249: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-49 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information. receive phone calls.
Page 250 7-50 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Phones with instructions and a four-digit To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
Page 252 7-52 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-53 Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a The list command will list all stored phone number to be dialed by numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 254 7-54 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called Press to answer an 4. Once the call is connected, will be heard through the audio incoming call when another call press to link all callers speakers. is active. The original call is together.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-55 transferred. The connection process Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a can take up to two minutes after the menu-driven phone system. Voice pass-thru allows access to the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Account numbers can also be voice recognition commands on the stored for use.
Page 256: Agreements
7-56 Infotainment System Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 257: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Air Conditioning) ... . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) .
Page 258 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defog): This mode clears the (Outside Air): Press to turn or counterclockwise to increase or windows of fog or moisture. Air is the outside air mode on. An decrease the fan speed. Turn the directed to the windshield, floor indicator light comes on to show knob all the way counterclockwise...
Page 259 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be The air conditioning system The rear window defogger only used with floor, defog or defrost removes moisture from the air, so a works when the ignition is in ON/ modes. If recirculation is selected small amount of water might drip RUN.
Page 260 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled. increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes.
Page 261: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with more quickly. Air is directed to the this system. windshield and the side window vents, with some air directed to the floor vents.
Page 262 Climate Controls turned off. This is possible since Automatic Operation (On/Off): Press to turn the outside air always flows through the climate control system on or off. AUTO (Automatic): When system as the vehicle is moving Outside air still enters the vehicle, automatic operation is active, the forward unless it is set to and is directed to the floor.
Page 263 Climate Controls help quickly cool down the air sensor regulates air temperature (Air Delivery Mode Control): inside the vehicle. The light on based on sun load. For more Press these buttons to change the the button comes on in information on the solar sensor, see direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 264 Climate Controls second row floor outlets. In this The passenger temperature control temperature which is too cool for air mode, the system automatically cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning to be effective, the air selects outside air. mode. If the PASS button is conditioning light turns off to show pressed, the button indicator flashes that the air conditioning mode has...
Page 265 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger the rear window defog button is used with floor, defog, or defrost pressed. See Power Mirrors on The rear window defogger uses a modes. If recirculation is selected page 2 14. warming grid to remove fog from the with one of those modes, the rear window.
Page 266 8-10 Climate Controls There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor located behind Use the air outlets located in the the front grille. This sensor reads center and on the side of the the outside air temperature and instrument panel to direct the helps maintain the temperature airflow.
Page 267: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-23 Four-Wheel Drive ... . 9-38 Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Brakes Pedal .
Page 268: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-66 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel Additives ....9-67 distractions. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) .
Page 269: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 270: Steering
Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost Steering in Emergencies include: because the engine stops or There are some situations when because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between steering around a problem may the vehicle can be steered but may you and the vehicle in front be more effective than braking.
Page 271: Loss Of Control
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.
Page 272 Driving and Operating Read all the information about equipment tires, see the Limited Loading the Vehicle for four-wheel-drive vehicles in this Warranty and Owner Assistance Off-Road Driving manual. Information manual. Make sure all underbody Controlling the vehicle is the key to WARNING shields, if equipped, are properly successful off-road driving.
Page 273 Driving and Operating Slow down when approaching For more information about loading WARNING the top of the hill. the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits and Tires. Use headlamps even during the Many hills are simply too steep day to make the vehicle more Environmental Concerns for any vehicle.
Page 274 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle WARNING WARNING around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
Page 275 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the Traction changes when driving on across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it sand. On loose sand, such as on slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.
Page 276: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water the tailpipe is under water, you will Driving on Wet Roads not be able to start the engine. Rain and wet roads can reduce When going through water, the WARNING vehicle traction and affect your brakes get wet, and it might take ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 277: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle mountains is different than driving Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown.
Page 278: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the to the highest setting. See cannot be seen or smelled. It can vehicle unless there is help nearby. Climate Control Systems in cause unconsciousness and even If possible, use Roadside...
Page 280: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire spinning the wheels in the forward chains on the vehicle, see Tire and reverse directions causes a Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 70. rocking motion that could free the wheels to free the vehicle when vehicle.
Page 281: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information Label includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
Page 282 9-16 Driving and Operating positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in 650 lbs (1400 750 (5x150) = kilograms and pounds. 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of The Tire and Loading Determine the combined...
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 284 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Rating (GVWR). The GVWR calculate it? under Adding a and cargo should never exceed includes the weight of the Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on page 9 101. your vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-19 else they go as fast as the WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). When you carry something crash, they will keep going. This can cause systems to inside the vehicle, secure break and change the way the...
Page 286 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load carry inside your vehicle. Be Maximum platform, be sure the load is sure to weigh your vehicle * Equipment Weight before you buy and install the securely tied down to prevent it * The combined weight for all from shifting.
Page 287: Truck-Camper Loading
Driving and Operating 9-21 Structural members (A) and (B) are Your dealer can help make a Refer to the Truck-Camper included in the pick-up box design. good vehicle-camper match and Loading Information label in the Additional accessories should use help determine the Cargo glove box for dimensions A and these load points.
Page 288 9-22 Driving and Operating Here is an example of proper of camper cargo, and the weight and on the rear wheels truck and camper match: of passengers in the camper. separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight should not exceed either of the rating, and the camper's center...
Page 289: New Vehicle Break-In
Driving and Operating 9-23 Starting and breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake Operating linings. Do not tow a trailer during New Vehicle Break-In break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 73 for the trailer Notice: The vehicle does not The control used to adjust the towing capabilities of the need an elaborate break-in.
Page 290: Ignition Positions
9-24 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is emergency: stopped, turn the ignition switch to 1. Brake using a firm and steady LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. pressure.
Page 291: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-25 while the engine is off. Use this D (START): This is the position that WARNING position if the vehicle must be starts the engine. When the engine pushed or towed. starts, release the key. The ignition Turning off the vehicle while switch returns to ON/RUN for C (ON/RUN): This position can be...
Page 292 9-26 Driving and Operating Move the shift lever to P (Park) or The vehicle has a Cranking System is disabled to N (Neutral). The engine will not start Computer-Controlled Cranking prevent possible vehicle in any other position. To restart the System.
Page 293: Fast Idle System
Driving and Operating 9-27 Pressing the cruise control If the vehicle starts briefly but To control the fast idle: SET-button a second time. then stops again, do the same To enable the Fast Idle System, thing. This clears the extra Pressing the accelerator greater press and release the cruise gasoline from the engine.
Page 294: Engine Coolant Heater
9-28 Driving and Operating Engine Coolant Heater tie which bundles the electrical The length of time the heater should plug. Do not cut the remain plugged in depends on The engine heater can provide electrical cord. several factors. Ask a dealer in the easier starting and better fuel area where you will be parking the 3.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-29 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with WARNING (Continued) the engine running, be sure your Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the case is in a drive gear. If towing a parking brake is firmly set before WARNING trailer, see Driving Characteristics...
Page 296: Shifting Out Of Park
9-30 Driving and Operating When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle you release the parking brake.
Page 297: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-31 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings WARNING the half cylinder mode, allowing the in the vehicle body from vehicle to achieve better fuel damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 298: Automatic Transmission
9-32 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the engine running. hybrid supplement for more If the vehicle is left with the engine information.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-33 especially when the vehicle has a N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING heavy load, you might notice an engine does not connect with the increase in the effort to shift out of wheels. To restart when you are If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the P (Park).
Page 300 9-34 Driving and Operating 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 temperature fuel economy.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-35 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic accelerator pedal may damage for normal driving. It reduces vehicle 4-Speed transmission this position the transmission. The repair will speed more than D (Drive) without reduces vehicle speed even more not be covered by the vehicle using the brakes.
Page 302: Manual Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating three seconds. A DIC message To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when displays. See Transmission Range Selection Mode is active. 1. Move the shift lever to Messages on page 5 44. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 37.
Page 303: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-37 Low Traction Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5 25 and Hill and Mountain If the vehicle has the Allison Roads on page 9 11 for more Transmission, a 4-Speed automatic information. transmission, or the Hydra-Matic Also see Tow/Haul Mode under 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Towing Equipment on page 9 89 for...
Page 304: Drive Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating ® On vehicles with a gasoline engine, Drive Systems If the vehicle has StabiliTrak to disable or enable Tow/Haul shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low Grade Braking within the current will turn Traction Control and Four-Wheel Drive ®...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-39 The transfer case shift lever is on Recommended Transfer Case Settings the floor to the right of the driver. Transfer Case Settings Use this lever to shift into and out of Driving Conditions Four-Wheel Drive. Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow*...
Page 306 9-40 Driving and Operating ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak You can shift from Two-Wheel Drive WARNING (Continued) shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low High to Four-Wheel Drive High or will turn Traction Control and Four-Wheel Drive High to before placing the transfer case in ®...
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-41 Avoid driving in Four-Wheel Shifting from Two-Wheel Drive case, and may cause the gears to Drive on clean, dry pavement. High to Four-Wheel Drive High grind. To avoid causing It may cause your tires to wear while the vehicle is in motion premature wear, and grinding the faster, make the transfer case...
Page 308 9-42 Driving and Operating Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting In or Out of Neutral Electronic Transfer Case Low with the vehicle at a stop 1. With the vehicle running and the may be more difficult. You may engine at an idle, set the parking be unable to complete the shift brake.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-43 Recommended Transfer Case Settings 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position Transfer Case Settings when extra traction is needed, such Driving Conditions as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also Normal engages the front axle to help drive Severe...
Page 310 9-44 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light WARNING Drive High to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to in gear. Drive High position. This can be N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle done at any speed, except when Notice: Shifting the transmission...
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-45 30 seconds the transfer case will Notice: Shifting the transmission less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the shift to Four-Wheel Drive into gear before the requested transmission in N (Neutral), attempt High mode. With the vehicle moving mode indicator light has stopped the shift again.
Page 312 9-46 Driving and Operating Then slowly release the dial to 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with This will protect the transfer case the four low position. The the engine off, and shift the from possible damage and will only N (Neutral) light will come on transmission to N (Neutral).
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-47 ® You can choose among five driving front axle is engaged, but the If the vehicle has StabiliTrak settings: vehicle's power is sent only to the shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low front and rear wheels automatically will turn Traction Control and Indicator lights in the dial show ®...
Page 314 9-48 Driving and Operating If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel transfer case. To help avoid Drive Low message stays on, you should take damaging the vehicle, always wait the vehicle to your dealer for for the mode indicator lights to When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-49 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to Shifting into Neutral Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the To shift the transfer case to transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit 1.
Page 316: Antilock Brake
9-50 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, make 3. Turn the transfer case dial to Brakes sure that the transfer case is in Two-Wheel Drive High, N (Neutral) by shifting the Four-Wheel Drive High, Antilock Brake transmission to R (Reverse) for or AUTO.
Page 317: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-51 If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops. Always avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to computer senses that the wheels...
Page 318: Brake Assist
9-52 Driving and Operating brake is fully released and the control module to supplement the forward or rearward, during vehicle brake warning light is off before power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely driving. conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA...
Page 319: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-53 Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and taken in for service. For more begins to move, the system information on the DIC messages, performs several diagnostic checks see Ride Control System Messages ® StabiliTrak System to insure there are no problems.
Page 320 9-54 Driving and Operating The traction control part of When the TCS or StabiliTrak system When the transfer case is in 4LO, StabiliTrak can be turned off by is turned off, the StabiliTrak light the stability system is automatically pressing and releasing the TCS/ and the appropriate message will be disabled, the StabiliTrak light comes StabiliTrak button if both systems...
Page 321: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-55 disabled. In this mode, engine If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle power is not reduced automatically the system activates, the StabiliTrak Vehicles with a locking rear axle can and the driven wheels can spin light will flash and cruise control will give more traction on snow, mud, more freely.
Page 322: Cruise Control
9-56 Driving and Operating Cruise Control For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking WARNING under Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 37 for an explanation of how cruise Cruise control can be dangerous control interacts with the Range where you cannot drive safely at Selection Mode, tow/haul and grade a steady speed.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-57 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. If the cruise control system is desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is already activated,...
Page 324 9-58 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Grade Braking is enabled Ending Cruise Control when the vehicle is started and How well the cruise control works There are three ways to end cruise Cruise Control is active. It is not on hills depends on the vehicle control: enabled in Range Selection...
Page 325: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-59 Object Detection the rear bumper. This distance may WARNING (Continued) be less during warmer or humid Systems weather. damage, even with URPA, always Turning the System On and Off check the area around the vehicle Ultrasonic Parking Assist and check all mirrors before The URPA system can be turned on If available, the Ultrasonic Rear...
Page 326: Rear Vision
9-60 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Notice: If you use URPA while the Rear Vision covered by frost or ice. Frost or tailgate is lowered, it may not Camera (RVC) ice can form around and behind detect an object behind your the sensors and may not always vehicle, and you might back into If available, the Rear Vision Camera...
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-61 Vehicles without Navigation the vehicle. When the vehicle is The delay after shifting out of shifted into R (Reverse), the video R (Reverse) is approximately System image appears on the navigation 10 seconds. The delay can be The RVC system displays a view of screen.
Page 328 9-62 Driving and Operating The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a parking spot.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-63 Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. Disconnecting the RVC The rear vision camera must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed.
Page 330 9-64 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not The RVC system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not Seem To Work Properly appear as expected due to one of The RVC system might not work the following conditions. If this properly or display a clear image if: occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash.
Page 331: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-65 During any of these fault conditions, Fuel the display will be blank and the For diesel engine vehicles, see indicator will flash while the vehicle Fuel for Diesel Engines in the is in R (Reverse) or until the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Page 332: Recommended Fuel
9-66 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel heavy knocking noise when you label. If this fuel is not available in drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline states adopting California Emissions For all vehicles except those with rated at 87 octane or higher as soon Standards, the vehicle will operate the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), as possible.
Page 333: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-67 To check the fuel availability, ask an marketers providing TOP TIER Notice: This vehicle was not auto club, or contact a major oil Detergent Gasoline can be found at designed for fuel that contains company that does business in the www.toptiergas.com.
Page 334: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-68 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet often when using E85 than when ASTM Specification D 5798 or you are using gasoline. See Filling Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling the Tank on page 9 68.
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-69 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not WARNING WARNING (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Fuel can spray out if the fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn pumping before removing the cap is opened too quickly.
Page 336: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-70 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Place container on the refueling, do not remove the WARNING ground. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Place the nozzle inside the fill notifying the station attendant.
Page 337: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-71 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Fully open the air outlets on or other parts. or under the instrument Information Then during the first 800 km panel.
Page 338 9-72 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the Driving on Grades the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. Reduce speed and shift to a lower to be sure the brakes work.
Page 339: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-73 for a few minutes before turning the 3. When the wheel chocks are in especially important in trailer engine off. If the overheat warning place, release the regular brakes operation are automatic comes on, see Engine Overheating until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 340 9-74 Driving and Operating section and see your dealer for It depends on how the rig is used. WARNING important information about Speed, altitude, road grades, towing a trailer with the vehicle. outside temperature, and how much The driver can lose control when the vehicle is used to pull a trailer To identify the trailering capacity of pulling a trailer if the correct...
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-75 Weights listed apply for conventional trailers and fifth-wheel trailers unless otherwise noted. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 177 kg (4,800 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.3L V6 With Automatic...
Page 342 9-76 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (b) 3.08 3 130 kg (6,900 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg...
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-77 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 (LC9) XFE 3.08 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG) K5L HD 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42...
Page 344 9-78 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box 5.3L V8 (b) 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (b) 3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs)
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-79 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box 4.8L V8 (b) 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (b) 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (b) 3.08...
Page 346 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42...
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
Page 348 9-82 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73...
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-83 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 532 kg (14,400 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
Page 350 9-84 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-85 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Page 352 9-86 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs)
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-87 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 3 946 kg (8,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 987 kg (13,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions.
Page 354 9-88 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Maximum Tongue trailer and then the tongue, Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight separately, to see if the weights are 1500 Weight Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some 1500 Weight Distributing...
Page 355: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-89 Weight of the Trailering Towing Equipment If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper could be damaged in Combination Hitches sharp turns. Make sure there It is important that the combination is ample room when turning to avoid The correct hitch equipment helps of the tow vehicle and trailer does contact between the trailer and the...
Page 356 9-90 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 7000 lbs Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 7001 to 9900 lbs Required 1500 Over 9900 lbs Required 100% 2500/3500 Up to 18000 lbs Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s...
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-91 Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes weight should be 15 to 25 percent of so they are installed, adjusted, and Always attach chains between the the trailer weight up to the maximum maintained properly.
Page 358 9-92 Driving and Operating Red: Battery Feed* exceeds the maximum amperage Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package rating of 40 amperes for the Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* auxiliary battery provision. *The fuses for these two circuits are Trailer Wiring Harness installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not The vehicle is equipped with one of connected.
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-93 headlamps as a second way to Electric Brake Control Wiring boost the vehicle system and Provisions charge the battery. These wiring provisions are Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring included with the vehicle as part of Package the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake The seven-wire camper harness is controller.
Page 360 9-94 Driving and Operating When pulling a heavy trailer or a ITBC must be disconnected. Do not large or heavy load in power both ITBC and aftermarket stop-and-go traffic. controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy Tow/Haul Mode parking lots where improved low...
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-95 Integrated Trailer Brake cause the vehicle s antilock brake or ITBC system is fully functional only StabiliTrak systems to activate, when the ignition is in ON or Control System power sent to the trailer's brakes will in RUN.
Page 362 9-96 Driving and Operating Pressing a Trailer Gain button Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer If the Trailer Brake Display Page brakes and allows manual is not currently displayed, application of the trailer brakes. The pressing a Trailer Gain button Trailer Brake Control Panel is used will first recall the current Trailer along with the Trailer Brake Display...
Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-97 10.0 with either a trailer connected when the systems are active. See Manual Trailer Brake Apply or disconnected. To adjust the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain, press one of the Trailer page 9 100 and Hill Start Assist Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Gain adjustment buttons located on...
Page 364 9-98 Driving and Operating Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer Vehicle Load Limits on attached on a level road surface Trailer Gain should be set for a page 9 15 for more information. representative of the towing specific trailering condition and must condition and free of traffic at...
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-99 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This 2. There is an electrical fault in the vehicle loading, trailer loading or message will be displayed if: wiring to the electric trailer road surface conditions change brakes.
Page 366: Trailer Sway
9-100 Driving and Operating If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING power is no longer available to the Trailer Sway message only re-appears when trailer brakes. When traffic Control (TSC) connecting the trailer wiring conditions allow, carefully pull the harness to the vehicle, the vehicle over to the side of the road Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak electrical fault is on the...
Page 367: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-101 Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight Similar Equipment Add-Ons Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded. Before installing a snow plow on the The plow the vehicle can carry Add-On Electrical vehicle, here are some things you depends on many things, such as:...
Page 368 9-102 Driving and Operating The snow plow manufacturer or Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist you in carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: determining the amount of rear Make sure the weight on the ballast required, to help make front and rear axles does not sure the snowplow/vehicle exceed the axle rating for each.
Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-103 In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg WARNING weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the On some vehicles that have axle, use the following formula: front axle.
Page 370: Pickup Conversion To
9-104 Driving and Operating The total vehicle reserve capacity Pickup Conversion to WARNING (Continued) for the vehicle can be found in the Chassis Cab lower right corner of the Maintaining a proper front and Certification/Tire label as shown We are aware that some vehicle rear weight distribution ratio is previously.
Page 371: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-20 Bulb Replacement Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement ..10-34 Protection Halogen Bulbs ....10-34 Operating Mode .
Page 372: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Uniform Tire Quality General Information Grading ....10-67 Tires ......10-46 For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Alignment and Tire All-Season Tires .
Page 373: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 374: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care If doing some of your own service Hood 2. Then go to the front of the work, use the proper service vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more hood release, near the center of about how to service the vehicle the grille.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V8 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 376: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Oil page 10 15. View). See Checking Engine For diesel engine vehicles, see Oil under Engine Oil on B. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel page 10 6.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 378 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
Page 379: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system How to Reset the Engine Oil might indicate that an oil change is Life System When to Change Engine Oil not necessary for up to a year. The Reset the system whenever the engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 380: Automatic Transmission Fluid
10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Notice: Too much or too little System can be reset as follows: fluid can damage the Fluid (4-Speed transmission. Too much can 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Transmission) mean that some of the fluid could the engine off.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-11 Get the vehicle warmed up by 2. With the parking brake applied, 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out driving about 24 km (15 miles) when place the shift lever in P (Park). the dipstick and wipe it with a outside temperatures are above clean rag or paper towel.
Page 382: Transmission)
10-12 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid may Fluid (6-Speed Always check the fluid level at least damage the vehicle, and the twice using the procedure described Transmission) damages may not be covered by previously.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the 2. Apply the parking brake and Cold Check Procedure scheduled maintenance intervals place the shift lever in P (Park). Use this procedure only as a listed in Maintenance Schedule on 3.
Page 384 10-14 Vehicle Care 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the the first opportunity in order to verify at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only the cold check. The fluid level rises compartment, on the passenger enough fluid as necessary to as fluid temperature increases, so it...
Page 385: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 6. If the fluid level is in the When to Inspect the Engine Air and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the Cleaner/Filter the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the reading.
Page 386: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ WARNING Filter Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 387: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant WARNING The cooling system in the vehicle is ® Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
Page 388 10-18 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant WARNING (Continued) temperature The coolant surge tank is located in Notice: If improper coolant the engine compartment on the mixture, the engine could get too mixture, inhibitors, or additives passenger side of the vehicle. See hot but you would not get the are used in the vehicle cooling Engine Compartment Overview on...
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 390: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care mixture to the coolant surge tank In addition, there are ENGINE until the level reaches the FULL OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, COLD mark. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. REDUCED messages in the Driver 6.
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice: Running the engine If there is an engine overheat WARNING (Continued) without coolant may cause warning, but no steam is seen or damage or a fire. Vehicle damage heard, the problem may not be too If you keep driving when the would not be covered by the serious.
Page 392: Overheated Engine Protection
10-22 Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is overheat protection mode which In most everyday driving conditions, no longer in the overheat zone or an alternates firing groups of cylinders the fan is spinning slower and the overheat warning no longer helps to prevent engine damage.
Page 393: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 or operation of the air conditioning heard. A fluid loss in this system What to Use system, the fans may change to could indicate a problem. Have the To determine what kind of fluid to high speed and an increase in fan system inspected and repaired.
Page 394: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Notice Brakes When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid This vehicle has front disc brakes washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes on and could have rear drum brakes or manufacturer instructions for when the washer fluid is low.
Page 395: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Some driving conditions or climates Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might can cause a brake squeal when the replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example, brakes are first applied or lightly installing disc brake pads that are Brake Pedal Travel applied.
Page 396 10-26 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 397: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-27 If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake fluid WARNING (Continued) vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This known to the State of California to damaged.
Page 398: Four-Wheel Drive
10-28 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 to determine when to check the lubricant. How to Check Lubricant Manual Shift Transfer Case Active Transfer Case A. Fill Plug A.
Page 399: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-29 When to Change Lubricant How to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on To get an accurate reading, the page 11 3 to determine how often to vehicle should be on a level change the lubricant. surface. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 to...
Page 400: Rear Axle
10-30 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 12 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
Page 401: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care 10-31 For all 6.0 L and 6.2 L 1500 What to Use purpose of noise control, prior to Series applications, the proper its sale or delivery to the ultimate Refer to Recommended Fluids and level is from 15 mm to 40 mm purchaser or while it is in use;...
Page 402: Starter Switch Check
10-32 Vehicle Care Removal of the fan shroud, if the 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be vehicle has one. brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room See Parking Brake on around the vehicle. It should be Air Intake: page 9 51.
Page 403: Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 The ignition should turn to Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in LOCK/OFF only when the shift vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in lever is in P (Park). your foot on the regular brake, set different ways.
Page 404: Glass Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care 3. Install the new blade onto the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement arm connector and make sure Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement the grooved areas are fully set in should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the locked position.
Page 405: Headlamps, Front Turn
Vehicle Care 10-35 Headlamps, Front Turn 2. When replacing a driver side Pick-Up Box Identification bulb on a vehicle with duel Signal, Sidemarker, and and Fender Marker batteries, see your dealer. Parking Lamps Lamps 3. When replacing a bulb on the The pick-up box identification lamps passenger side, remove the are LEDs.
Page 406: Models)
10-36 Vehicle Care Taillamps (Chassis Cab 4. Install a new bulb into the 2. Remove the two taillamp socket, turn it clockwise, and assembly screws near the Models) press it in until it is tight. tailgate latch. 5. Reinstall the lens and the four 3.
Page 407: Center High-Mounted
Vehicle Care 10-37 5. Pull the old bulb straight out To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing. 7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. Center High-Mounted 1.
Page 408: Replacement Bulbs
10-38 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the bulb socket (C) one Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb quarter turn to release the bulb Number socket from the lamp Electrical System High-Beam 9005 housing (A). Overload Headlamp 4. Pull the bulb (B) from the bulb Low-Beam socket (C).
Page 409: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-39 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the vehicle has a diesel engine, some cases to remain off.
Page 410 10-40 Vehicle Care Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Controls Transmission Trailer Park Lamps Control Module Engine Control Driver Side Park (Battery) Module, Throttle Lamps Control Vehicle Back-up Passenger Side Lamps Trailer Brake Park Lamps Controller Passenger Side Fog Lamps Low-Beam Front Washer Horn...
Page 412 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Windshield Wiper Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Cooling Fan 1 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) Center Not Used High-Mounted Electric Adjustable Heavy Duty Stoplamp (CHMSL) Pedals Antilock Brake Rear Defogger System Climate Controls (Battery) Heated Mirrors...
Page 413: Block
Vehicle Care 10-43 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Usage Relays Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Stud 1 (Trailer LO/HID Headlamp Connector Battery FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps Power) (Optional - 40A Fuse Air Conditioning CMPRSR Compressor Required) STRTR Starter Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control...
Page 414 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 415: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 416: Wheels And Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Vehicle Load Limits on Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has page 9 15. high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 417: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-47 See Tire Pressure for when coming into contact WARNING (Continued) High-Speed Operation on with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged page 10 56 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high speed objects, or when sliding into a cause a crash.
Page 418: Winter Tires
10-48 Vehicle Care Consider installing winter tires on With winter tires, there may be Summer Tires the vehicle if frequent driving on decreased dry road traction, This vehicle may come with high snow or ice-covered roads is increased road noise, and shorter performance summer tires.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-49 criteria have a TPC specification (D) 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.
Page 420 10-50 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, (D) DOT (Department of Load Limit Maximum load that and service description. See the Transportation) can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this Department of Transportation maximum pressure needed to section for more detail.
Page 421: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-51 manufactured. The TIN is would mean that the tire's molded onto both sides of the sidewall is 75 percent as high as tire, although only one side may it is wide. have the date of manufacture. (D) Construction Code (F) Tire Ply Material The type letter code is used to indicate...
Page 422: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-52 Vehicle Care (LT Metric) tire illustration, it (single/dual). The speed rating is would mean that the tire's the maximum speed a tire is sidewall is 75 percent as high as certified to carry a load. it is wide. Tire Terminology and (D) Construction Code Definitions letter code is used to indicate...
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-53 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo.
Page 424 10-54 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 425: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-55 tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading have too much air, can determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle result in: manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 15. Unusual wear.
Page 426 10-56 Vehicle Care vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was designed to carry.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-57 Vehicles with P265/70R17 or P275/ Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the 55R20 size tires require inflation provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping pressure adjustment when driving monthly when cold and inflated to ability.
Page 428: Operation
10-58 Vehicle Care pressure as intended. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure malfunctions may occur for a variety shown on the Tire and Loading Operation of reasons, including the installation Information label. See Vehicle Load of replacement or alternate tires or Limits on page 9 15.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-59 The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not shows the size of the original Message completed successfully after equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 430 10-60 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the receiver is in relearn mode and being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger message displays on the DIC TPMS could cause the TPMS...
Page 431: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-61 The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition switch to or split. front tire. LOCK/OFF. The tire has a puncture, cut, 5. Place the relearn tool against 10. Set all four tires to the the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot...
Page 432 10-62 Vehicle Care rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 64 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 69. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see Dual Tire Rotation on page 10 63. Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle...
Page 433: Dual Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-63 Loading Information label after Lightly coat the center of the Dual Tire Rotation the tires have been rotated. See wheel hub with wheel bearing When the vehicle is new, Tire Pressure on page 10 55 grease after a wheel change or or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, and Vehicle Load Limits on tire rotation to prevent corrosion...
Page 434: When It Is Time For New
10-64 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging WARNING takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if If the vehicle is operated with a equipped, be replaced after six tire that is underinflated, the tire years, regardless of tread wear. The can overheat.
Page 435: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-65 Parking for an extended period can vehicle, including brake system all four tires (six for dual rear cause flat spots on the tires that performance, ride and handling, wheels) should wear out at may result in vibrations while about the same time.
Page 436: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-66 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits brands, or types may cause vehicle may cause the wheel on page 9 15 for the label loss of control of the vehicle, rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 437: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-67 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of WARNING 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading or to some limited-production If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found tires. there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if While the tires available on...
Page 438: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-68 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 439: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-69 road, the tires and wheels might Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, need to be rebalanced. See your nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor or wheel nut is replaced on a dual dealer for proper diagnosis. System (TPMS) sensors with new wheel setup, check the wheel nut GM original equipment parts.
Page 440: Tire Chains
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Chains fastened. Drive slowly and follow WARNING (Continued) the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the WARNING and road conditions. Follow that chains contacting the vehicle, manufacturer's instructions. To stop and retighten them. If the If the vehicle has dual wheels or help avoid damage to the vehicle, contact continues, slow down...
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-71 A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous.
Page 442: Tire Changing
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks on both Tools sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (A).
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-73 1. Turn the knob on the jack A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) jack head to release the jack B. Hoist Assembly from its holder. C. Hoist Cable 2. Turn the wing nut D.
Page 444 10-74 Vehicle Care 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-75 If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry it out. A. Jack 2. If the vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the B.
Page 446 10-76 Vehicle Care 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Front Position - All Other Models Rear Position 1500 Models Position the jack under the 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for vehicle, as shown.
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-77 the ground so there is enough WARNING room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. 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.
Page 448 10-78 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING (Continued) changing a wheel, remove any Never use oil or grease on bolts come off and cause a crash. rust or dirt from places where the or nuts because the nuts might If any stud is damaged because wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-79 When reinstalling the regular wheel WARNING and tire, also reinstall either the center cap, or bolt-on hub cap, Wheel nuts that are improperly or depending on what the vehicle is incorrectly tightened can cause equipped with. For center caps, the wheels to become loose or place the cap on the wheel and tap come off.
Page 450 10-80 Vehicle Care Notice: Storing an aluminum A. Flat or Spare Tire (Valve Stem wheel with a flat tire under your Pointed Down) vehicle for an extended period of B. Hoist Assembly time or with the valve stem C. Hoist Cable pointing up can damage the wheel.
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-81 5. Raise the tire part way upward. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, G. Jack Make sure the retainer is seated if the vehicle has one. H. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks in the wheel opening. To store the jack and jack tools: 1.
Page 452: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-82 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a For more information about the originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for may lose air over time, so check its...
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-83 2. If you have a vehicle with a procedure. Put the automatic WARNING (Continued) diesel engine with two batteries, transmission in P (Park) or a you should know before you manual transmission in Neutral If you do not follow these steps begin that, especially in cold before setting the parking brake.
Page 454 10-84 Vehicle Care 5. Open the hood on the other If your vehicle has a gasoline WARNING vehicle and locate the engine, the remote negative (-) positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal is a stud located on the Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that right front of the engine, where battery can cause battery gas to...
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-85 Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Do not let the other end touch WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery.
Page 456 10-86 Vehicle Care 12. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 457: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-87 Is the proper towing equipment Towing Recreational Vehicle going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Towing the Vehicle for additional advice and Recreational vehicle towing means equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle, such as a motor home.
Page 458 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle is towed Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles WARNING with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain Shifting a four-wheel-drive components could be damaged. vehicle's transfer case into The repairs would not be covered N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle by the vehicle warranty.
Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-89 After towing, see Shifting Out of The repairs would not be covered Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive on by the vehicle warranty. Never page 9 38 for the proper procedure tow the vehicle with the rear Vehicles to take the vehicle out of the Neutral...
Page 460 10-90 Vehicle Care 8. Release the parking brake only Use the following procedure to dolly WARNING after the vehicle being towed is tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from firmly attached to the towing the rear: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle's transfer case into 9.
Page 461: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-91 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Appearance Care WARNING Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive the rear: vehicle's transfer case into Washing the Vehicle N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 1.
Page 462 10-92 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible. Regularly clean bright metal parts vehicle.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-93 Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires These chlorides are used on cloth or paper towel soaked with roads for conditions such as ice Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild and dust.
Page 464: Interior Care
10-94 Vehicle Care check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Interior Care rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, leaks. protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication Immediately remove any soils.
Page 465 Vehicle Care 10-95 remain on the surface being use approximately 20 drops per Notice: Cleaning the windshield cleaned for extended periods 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. with water during the first three to of time. A concentrated soap solution will six months of ownership will leave a residue that creates reduce tendency to fog.
Page 466 10-96 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 467: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-97 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase WARNING (Continued) gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth provide adequate protection. visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove Clean safety belts only with mild under certain conditions.
Page 468 10-98 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the Use the following guidelines for correct side up. Do not turn proper floor mat usage. it over. The original equipment floor Do not place anything on top of mats were designed for the the driver side floor mat.
Page 469: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Your dealer recognizes the diesel engine vehicles, see the importance of providing maintenance schedule section in General Information competitively priced maintenance...
Page 470 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services - Normal chart. Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 471: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10 17. and filter must be changed at least Schedule once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid must be reset.
Page 472 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 32. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function.
Page 473 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 474 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 16. (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first.
Page 475 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 476: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Extreme service. For vehicles Vehicles with Dual Wheels: case fluid.
Page 477: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 478 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 479 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Signs that the alignment may Wiper Blades need to be adjusted include Wiper blades need to be cleaned pulling, improper vehicle and kept in good condition to handling, or unusual tire wear. provide a clear view. Your dealer has the required Signs of wear include streaking, equipment to ensure proper...
Page 480: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 481 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 482: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinge and Linkage, and Fuel Door Canada 10953474). Hinge Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Latch Bolt, and Linkage Canada 10953474).
Page 483 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Oil Filter 4.3L V6 25010792 PF47 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4.3L V6 12568387 41-101 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades...
Page 484: Maintenance Records
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 485 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 486 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 487: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 488: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 489 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box 136.3 L 36.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box...
Page 490 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid - Manual (Drain and Refill) 1500 Series 4.4 L 4.6 qt 3500 Series 3.5 L 3.7 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 491 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications (cont'd) Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6.0L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Block)(LZ1) 6.0L V8 (Iron Block) (L96) 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.2L V8 FlexFuel (Aluminum Block) (L9H) 1.02 mm (0.040 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 492: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 493: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Information Roadside Assistance the United States Program (U.S.
Page 494: Customer Information
1-800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied GMC. Normally, any concerns with 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the...
Page 495 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 496: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE the good intentions of all parties Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance...
Page 497: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Center (CAC), use the phone 1908 Colonel Sam Drive However, if a customer wishes to numbers listed in this section. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 write or e-mail GMC, the letter Customer assistance is available www.gmc.ca should be addressed to: Monday through Friday, 08:00 to...
Page 498: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
00-800-052-1005 hard of hearing, or speech impaired (Service History): View Guatemala and who use Text Telephones printable dealer-recorded service (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment records and self-recorded service 1-800-999-5252 available at its Customer Assistance records. Panama Center. Any TTY user can...
Page 499: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GMC Owner Centre (Canada) Roadside Assistance gmcowner.ca (U.S. and Canada) Program (Mexico) Take a trip to the GMC Owner Centre: As a new owner, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance program. The representatives.
Page 500 For more information about the *Emergency Messages: renewal of this program at the end If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the GMC outside of your residence, messages. Customer Assistance Center at Roadside Assistance is limited *Emergency Calls: Call for 01-800-466-0801.
Page 501 Customer Information 13-9 If the vehicle cannot be received alternatives, within the limits of location chosen by Roadside by the nearest GMC dealer due existing Roadside Assistance Assistance, depending on to scheduling conflicts, the program guidelines. If the costs availability at the chosen...
Page 502 Mexico Cost of towing a trailer when as natural phenomena of an 01-800-466-0801 choosing a GMC dealer that is extraordinary nature, nearest to the temporary storage earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, United States facility for the disabled vehicle.
Page 503: Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 Model, year, color, and license GMC reserves the right to make any claims are made too often, or the plate number of the vehicle changes or discontinue the same type of claim is made many Roadside Assistance program at times.
Page 504: Canada)
13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Mounting, dismounting, the Roadside Assistance advisor change a flat tire with the spare or changing of snow tires, will help to make arrangements tire. The spare tire, if equipped, chains, or other traction devices. and explain how to receive must be in good condition and payment.
Page 505: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 of your transportation needs, your Coverage period in Canada), Shuttle Service dealer can help minimize your extended powertrain, and/or Shuttle service is the preferred inconvenience. hybrid-specific warranties in both means of offering Courtesy the U.S. and Canada. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Transportation.
Page 506: Collision Damage Repair
13-14 Customer Information receipts. See your dealer for Additional Program repairs diminish the vehicle resale information regarding the allowance value, and safety performance can Information amounts for reimbursement of fuel be compromised in subsequent All program options, such as shuttle or other transportation costs.
Page 507 Customer Information 13-15 performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair If the vehicle is leased, the leasing these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained company may require you to have are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable insurance that ensures repairs with Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Page 508: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Driver name, address, and you are not obligated to accept a telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 509: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models Reporting Safety to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and Defects service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner publications are written...
Page 510: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General (1-800-462-8782), or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33172 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other...
Page 511: Privacy
Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 512: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing to an official request by police or website.
Page 513: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 514: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the button to get a priority vehicle if it is stolen. connection to an Emergency Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 515: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
Page 516 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Press . System responds: Call to call. ended. 1. Press . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OnStar ready.
Page 517: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles. Not Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, all OnStar services are available transmission, antilock brakes, and everywhere or on all vehicles.
Page 518 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the Advisors provide services to help information about the vehicle cannot OnStar subscription, and allows subscribers with physical disabilities work unless GPS signals are viewing of videos of each service.
Page 519 OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle underpasses, or parking Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty garages; or in an area with very Message information. dense trees. If GPS signals are If there is limited cellular coverage not available, the OnStar system Languages or the cellular network has reached should still operate to call...
Page 520 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent.
Page 521 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-91 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Interior .
Page 522 INDEX Auxiliary Braking ......9-3 Devices ..... . .7-33 Break-In, New Vehicle .
Page 523 INDEX Charging System Light ..5-20 Connections ® Check OnStar ..... .14-3 Damage Repair, Collision ..13-14 Engine Light .
Page 524 INDEX Driving Engine (cont'd) Characteristics and Cooling System ... . . 10-16 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-68 Towing Tips .
Page 525 INDEX Four-Wheel Drive ..10-28, 9-38 Fuses Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..5-25 Engine Compartment Front Axle ....10-29 Fuse Block .
Page 526 INDEX General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Infotainment ....7-1 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Seats ......3-8 Instrument Cluster .
Page 527 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-27 Exterior Lamps Off Brake System Warning ..5-23 Lower Anchors and Tethers Charging System ... . .5-20 Reminder .
Page 528 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Engine Cooling System ..5-39 Manual Rearview ... . .2-16 Engine ......10-6 Park Tilt .
Page 529 INDEX Overheated Engine Phone Protection Bluetooth .....7-49 Radio Frequency Operating Mode ... . . 10-22 Pick-up Box Identification Identification (RFID) .
Page 530 i-10 INDEX Recommended Fluids and Restraints Safety Belts (cont'd) Lubricants ....11-12 Where to Put ....3-44 Reminders .
Page 531 INDEX i-11 Security Signals, Turn and Stuck Vehicle ....9-14 Light ......5-27 Lane-Change .
Page 532 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Towing Turn and Lane-Change Dual Rotation ....10-63 Driving Characteristics ..9-71 Signals ......6-5 Full-Size Spare .
Page 533 INDEX i-13 Vehicle (cont'd) Washer Fluid ....10-23 Remote Start ....2-4 Messages .
Page 534 i-14 INDEX NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...