Page 1 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-56 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever Index it appears in this manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We you or others could be hurt.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something that could with the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-40 Manual Passenger Seat ........1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Power Seats ..........1-2 Children (LATCH) ........1-41 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Heated Seats ..........1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-47 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. If your vehicle has a manual front passenger split bench • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the seat, you can adjust it with this lever located at the horizontal control forward or rearward.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
• Power Lumbar Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. Your vehicle may have this feature. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will be lit to designate that only the If your vehicle has this seatback is being heated. Additional presses of feature, the buttons are the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for located on the front doors.
Page 11 To recline the seatback, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. If the seatback is not locked, it could move 3.
Page 12: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat(s). • To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60/40 split bench seat that can be folded to give you more cargo space and access to the ® folding midgate. See Midgate on page 2-11 for more information on operation of the folding midgate. To fold either side of the seat do the following: 1.
Page 15 CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not If the seatback is not locked, it could move properly attached, or twisted will not provide forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could the protection needed in a crash. The person cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 16 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...
Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-12...
Page 19 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-13...
Page 20 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-31.
Page 22 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety Lap Belt belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-15. If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same in the center position.
Page 30: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 31 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, how to wear one properly.
Page 32 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 34: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-24. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 35: Safety Belts
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and Older Children get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 38 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 39: Child Restraints
CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 40 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle Newborn infants need complete support, safety standards.
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. 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.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy CAUTION: from the manufacturer.
Page 45: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point A child can be seriously injured or killed in a harness, has straps that come down over each of the crash if the child is not properly secured in the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We Even though the passenger sensing system is recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat, and an...
Page 47: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is...
Page 48: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with 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 attached.
Page 49 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Rear Seat The right side rear passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the Do not secure a child restraint in the right front crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 51 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured, may cause damage to the safety belt or the CAUTION: seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety belts to their normal, stowed position before folding the rear seat. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck 1.
Page 52 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child If the position you are restraint instructions and the following using has an adjustable instructions: head restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are route the tether around the using does not have a head restraint.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A
3. Tighten the top tether. CAUTION: 4. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the seatback is not locked, it could move Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could Seat Position cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 54 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48...
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child seriously injured or killed if the right front restraint.
Page 57 There is no top tether anchor in the right front 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in this 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder position if a national or local law requires that the portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come...
Page 58 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 59 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child directions to be sure it is secure. restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. 8.
Page 60: Airbag System
Airbag System Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 61 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate passenger are designed to deploy in moderate with great force, faster than the blink of an to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. eye.
Page 62: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 63 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-57...
Page 64 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 65: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal airbags, which adjust the restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags which help the sensing system distinguish between a are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or moderate and a more severe frontal impact.
Page 66 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag. For example: See Airbag System on page 1-54. Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags crashes.
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See Off-Road even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or Driving on page 4-17 for tips on off-road driving.
Page 68: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 69: Passenger Sensing System
• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7-9. • Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly.
Page 70 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety CAUTION: belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be inﬂate) or not.
Page 71 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child •...
Page 72 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 73 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it or between the passenger’s seat cushion and means that something may be wrong with the seatback may interfere with the proper airbag system.
Page 74: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle. You do not want the system to sides of the vehicle that could keep the inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 75: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 76: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new CAUTION: parts.
Page 77: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-32 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-35 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-35 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-40 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-41 Power Door Locks ..........2-9 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-43...
Page 78 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-57 Luggage Carrier ...........2-64 Rear Storage Area ........2-65 Universal Home Remote System ......2-59 Cargo Cover Panels ........2-65 Universal Home Remote System Operation ..2-60 All-Weather Cargo Area .........2-78 Storage Areas ..........2-63 Top-Box Storage ..........2-82 Glove Box ...........2-63 Tonneau Cover ..........2-83 Cupholder(s) ..........2-63...
Page 79: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 80: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, all door locks, Your keyless entry system operates on a radio tailgate and side storage frequency subject to Federal Communications boxes. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 81: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet •...
Page 82 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds Vehicle may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. You Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to can choose different feedback options for each press prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 83 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, 2. Remove and replace the battery with a do the following: three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. See “Resynchronization”...
Page 84: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key. Door Locks To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever forward CAUTION: or rearward.
Page 85: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or The power door lock the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is switches are located on open, the doors will lock ﬁve seconds after the last the driver’s and front door is closed.
Page 86: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Rear Door Security Locks Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program the vehicle’s power door This feature is located locks.
Page 87: Lockout Protection
® Midgate The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. Move the lever CAUTION: rearward to disengage the child security lock feature.
Page 88 ® Midgate Operation The following are the main components of the midgate system: Your vehicle is equipped with a midgate and a removable rear glass panel. The midgate allows you to extend the length of your vehicle’s cargo area. A. Latch Levers E.
Page 89 Rear Glass Removal and Storage CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the midgate storage pocket.
Page 90 3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from glass-catch release button (C) and pull the top of the lower window frame channel. Use the grab the rear glass toward you using the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass.
Page 91 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of the rear glass to 5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the allow the lock knob to engage more easily.
Page 92 Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored.
Page 93 Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G). 5. Apply a ﬁrm downward pressure and then push the 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the rear glass ﬂat against the window frame. Use the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window grab handles at the top of the rear glass to frame.
Page 94 To lower the midgate, do the following: 1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold. See Rear Seat Operation on page 1-8 for more information. 6. Push the rear glass ﬂat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks.
Page 95 Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket 3. Lower the midgate until it is ﬂat. Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket 2-19...
Page 96: Tailgate
Raising the Midgate To return the midgate to its normal position, raise the midgate up with a ﬁrm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back, do so using the instructions given previously.
Page 97: Tailgate Removal
Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1.
Page 98: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 99: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express-down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down mode. This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch.
Page 100: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems Sun Visors with Slide Rod Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it down to block glare.
Page 101 3. Close all doors. The security light should go off Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed you lock the doors with the vehicle’s key or use the until the security light goes off. manual door lock.
Page 102: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. ® ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 103: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new Vehicle brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
Page 104: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 105: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will disengage the starter motor, cause your battery to be drained much The Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature will allow sooner, and add excessive heat that can damage certain features on your vehicle to continue to work your starter motor.
Page 106: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in position of the throttle and brake pedals.
Page 107: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting could cause an electrical shock. Also, the and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Page 108: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 109 CAUTION: CAUTION: Your vehicle will be free to roll — even if your Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer running at high speed is dangerous. Unless case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure the transfer your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your case is in a drive gear —...
Page 110 DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use driving. You may want to shift the transmission to it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 111: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you will see the buttons shown below. You can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation.
Page 112 The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never lock or unlock is normal. need this setting.
Page 113 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Low Indicator lights in the button show which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when you To shift to the Four-Wheel Low position, the ignition turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped not come on, you should take your vehicle to your or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the...
Page 114 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low If the Four-Wheel High, AUTO 4WD or Two-Wheel High switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High, moving, the Four-Wheel High, AUTO 4WD or AUTO 4WD or Two-Wheel High, your vehicle must be Two-Wheel High indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is...
Page 115 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transmission Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before is in NEUTRAL (N) by shifting the transmission to the Four-Wheel Low indicator light has stopped REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the ﬂashing could damage the transfer case.
Page 116: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal brake symbol, to release the parking brake. down with your right foot.
Page 117: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. CAUTION: 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 118: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the Running parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 119: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-32.
Page 120: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 121: Mirrors
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-41. CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-62. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with Mirrors the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 122 Mirror Operation Compass Calibration When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the Press and hold the on/off button down for nine seconds proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps to activate the compass calibration mode. CAL will behind you after dark. be displayed in the compass window on the mirror.
Page 123: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar , Compass And Temperature Display
To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass/temperature window on the mirror by 1. Find your current location and variance zone pressing the on/off button. Once you ﬁnd your zone number on the map.
Page 124: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to The automatic dimming mirror function is turned turn the compass/temperature display on or off. on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be 1.
Page 125 To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the 1. Find your current location and variance zone button. After approximately four seconds of number on the following zone map. inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return.
Page 126: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass
Passenger Airbag Indicator (On/Off): This is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass. Press the far left button, The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag located below the mirror face, for up to three seconds indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons.
Page 127 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Page 128: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation with Compass and Temperature Press and hold the TEMP button for approximately eight seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature on Display or off. The indicator light to the left of the TEMP button will turn on or off to indicate when the feature is Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature.
Page 129 In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Page 130: Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Indicator Outside Camper-Type Mirrors The mirror may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled.
Page 131: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, The controls are located located above the mirror control, to the middle on the driver’s door position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the armrest.
Page 132: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has heated mirrors, the button to turn CAUTION: this function on or off is located on the climate A convex mirror can make things (like other control panel. vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 133: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror With Curb View Assist
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver Information Center. See DIC Vehicle Customization with Curb View Assist on page 3-64 for more information. Your vehicle may have this feature. ® OnStar System The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the headlamps behind you.
Page 134: Onstar Services
® • A complete OnStar User’s Guide and the Terms and Stolen Vehicle Tracking ® Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service • AccidentAssist Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box • literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert ®...
Page 135 ® OnStar Virtual Advisor Universal Home Remote Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of System ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics.
Page 136: Universal Home Remote System
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other Operation is subject to the following two conditions: vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale 1.
Page 137 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the and then turns to a constant light, continue with Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the indicator light in view.
Page 138: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter will come on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission.
Page 139: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Cupholder(s) Home Remote Button Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders for the front and rear passengers. To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, The cupholders are located in the center console for the follow these steps: front passengers and on the rear of the center console for the rear passengers.
Page 140: Front Armrest Storage Area
Front Armrest Storage Area Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage vehicle.
Page 141: Rear Storage Area
• Cargo Cover Panels If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so CAUTION: tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged.
Page 142 To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See Tailgate on page 2-20 for more information on the tailgate. 2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each cargo panel, forward to unlock the cargo panel latches.
Page 143 3. Pull each cargo panel up and then out from the 4. If cargo panel 1 needs to be removed. There are side rails and set it aside. Remove as many latches on both sides that need to be released. cargo panels as needed.
Page 144: Cargo Panel Storage System
Cargo Panel Storage System 1. Secure the storage strap system in the The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area cargo storage area by using the storage strap system. To store the panels, attaching the six clips do the following: included on the cargo strap system to the tie...
Page 145 Use the following instructions for the proper storage sequence and location for each panel: 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with latches up and facing away from you. A. Secure the ﬁrst secondary strap. B. Secure the last secondary strap. C.
Page 146 3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with 4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing toward you. latches up and facing away from you. 2-70...
Page 147 6. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap. 5. Move the rest of the strap system inside the cargo box, covering the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). 2-71...
Page 148 7. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to secure tightly. Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded 2-72...
Page 149: Reinstalling The Cargo Cover Panels
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels To reinstall a cargo panel do the following. 1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage strap system. You can either leave the strap system attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store it inside the top box compartment.
Page 150 4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the latches.
Page 151 Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down 5. Push the latches away from you, starting with the being sure that the pegs align with the receivers. left latch, to lock the panel in place.
Page 152 Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a ﬂat surface. 7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You should hear a click when each latch locks.
Page 153: Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo Tie Downs 3. Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing, forming a package. Cargo tie downs are located in the rear cargo area that can be used to secure cargo. The tie downs can also be used to secure the cargo cover panel strap system or the tonneau cover storage bag, if equipped.
Page 154: All-Weather Cargo Area
All-Weather Cargo Area The areas where water could collect are: Your vehicle can be driven with the cargo panels on or off, the midgate up or down, or with the rear glass in or out. The vehicle has features to help resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area.
Page 155 Maintenance and Cleaning To remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels or tonneau cover. See To ensure that the water management system performs Cargo Cover Panels on page 2-65 or Tonneau properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate, and cover Cover on page 2-83 for more information.
Page 156: Side Rail Channels
Side Rail Channels To replace the drain grate do the following: The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area. Flush them out with clean water debris collects inside of them. When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not to damage the rails.
Page 157 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. you will need to ﬂush the midgate drain with water. But ﬁrst you will Cleaning have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps: The midgate drain grate is located near the base of the midgate in the cargo area.
Page 158: Top-Box Storage
Cargo Area Floor Drains Top-Box Storage Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ﬂoor drains Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo both side of the vehicle. The passenger side top box area.
Page 159: Tonneau Cover
Tonneau Cover Your vehicle may be equipped with a tonneau cover. The main components of the tonneau cover are the following: CAUTION: Improperly stored tonneau cover components could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured.
Page 160: Removing The Tonneau Cover
Removing the Tonneau Cover 2. Pull the back of the cover out from the rear rail (D). 1. Starting at the rear corner of the driver’s side of the vehicle, pull the loop (F) toward you and then pull up so the plastic lip (E) releases from the channel in the rear rail (D) and the side rail (C).
Page 161 3. Roll the cover toward the front of the vehicle. The 4. Stow the cover using the buckles and the straps plastic lip (E) will release from the siderails (C) as attached to the front rail. you roll the cover forward. You can also store the tonneau cover outside of the vehicle or use the storage bag included.
Page 162 To use the storage bag, do the following: 2. With the tonneau cover rolled up, place it in the proper compartment in the bag and zip the bag shut. 1. Attach the bag to the cargo tie downs as shown. Unzip the top of the storage bag.
Page 163 Removing the Front/Rear Rails 2. Remove the two bows by gently pushing them and Bows against the spring-loaded end. Set Before moving on to the next step, you will want to the bow aside. attach the storage bag to the cargo tie downs, if it is not already attached, so you will have a place ready to store the front and back rails and the two bows.
Page 164 4. Remove the front rail by ﬁrst twisting up the edge 5. Stow both bows and the front and rear rails in the nearest you, to clear the midgate seals, and then storage bag. When all components of the tonneau pulling it out from the side rails.
Page 165: Sunroof
• Sunroof When placing the bows in the side rails, it is easiest to place the spring-loaded bow end in ﬁrst. • When placing the bows, locate the small notches in the side rails. These notches receive the tang on the bow ends and help the bows seat into place.
Page 166: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the In addition to the following features, your vehicle may glass panel can be closed or opened.
Page 167 To store the memory settings, do the following: To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s move to the stored memory position.
Page 168 NOTES 2-92...
Page 169: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Dome Lamp Override ........3-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Entry/Exit Lighting .........3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Reading Lamps ..........3-20 Horn .............3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-20 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-21 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......3-21 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8 Climate Controls ..........3-22...
Page 170 Section 3 Instrument Panel Brake System Warning Light ......3-38 Audio System(s) ..........3-70 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-39 Setting the Time ...........3-71 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ....3-40 Radio with CD ..........3-72 Traction Off Light ..........3-40 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-83 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-41 Navigation/Radio System .......3-98 Transmission Temperature Gage .....3-41...
Page 171 NOTES...
Page 172: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 173 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. K. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. L.
Page 174: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They also let To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering police know you have a problem. Your front and rear wheel. turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on...
Page 175: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
• To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable • Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. page 3-10.
Page 176: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two turn or lane change. downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 177: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic also appear in the DIC.
Page 178: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do You control the windshield wipers by turning the band become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade with the wiper symbol on it.
Page 179: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: (Off): This position turns the system off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 180 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, CAUTION: disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control on when you Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you are not using cruise, you might hit a button can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to...
Page 181 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 182: Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control Exterior Lamps To turn off the cruise control, do one of the following: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • move the cruise control switch to off, or • shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). • ®...
Page 183: Headlamps On Reminder
AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime AUTO, the headlamps may automatically remain on Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light for a set time.
Page 184: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch others to see the front of your vehicle during the is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will turn on day.
Page 185: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them for that driving under bridges or bright overhead street better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Page 186: Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps. If your vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualiﬁed service The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.
Page 187: Exterior Cargo Lamps
Exterior Cargo Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness You can use the cargo lamp if you need more light in The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the the cargo area of your vehicle or in the top-box storage exterior lamps control. units.
Page 188: Dome Lamp Override
Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button (Dome Lamp Override): You can use the dome located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The lamps override button, located below the exterior lamps control, can be adjusted to shine in a desired direction.
Page 189: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the center located on the instrument panel. console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the Your vehicle may also have an outlet on the back of the door open it if it is on the instrument panel.
Page 190: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Mode Control Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. Dual Climate Control System To change the current mode, select one of the following: With this system you can control the heating, cooling (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 191 Defogging and Defrosting An indicator on the button will light up, ﬂash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or modes. The air-conditioning compressor will also come frost from your windshield.
Page 192: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear defogger, the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window With this system, you can control the heating, cooling defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 193: Automatic Operation
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature holding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both the of the air coming through the system on the driver’s driver and passenger arrows will be displayed.
Page 194 If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the settings are not the same, the opposite side top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This temperature setting will be displayed for an sensor regulates air temperature based on sun additional ﬁve seconds.
Page 195: Manual Operation
Manual Operation (Floor): This setting will deliver air to the ﬂoor outlets. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. (Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed.
Page 196 You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for prevent fogging.
Page 197 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to rear window warm the glass. The rear window clear the windows of fog or moisture.
Page 198: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The the side of your instrument panel that allow you to heater and defroster will work far better, reducing adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Page 199: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your vehicle.
Page 200: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States 2500 series shown, 1500 series and Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 201: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your tachometer displays the engine speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the Safety Belt Reminder Light driver information center.
Page 202: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensors, the may not be working properly.
Page 203: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds If your vehicle has a passenger sensing system, as a system check.
Page 204 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 205: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on brieﬂy when running, but the ignition is you turn on the ignition, in RUN, this gage but the engine is not shows your battery’s state running, as a check to of charge in DC volts.
Page 206: Brake System Warning Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into large number of electrical accessories are operating in two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an work and stop you.
Page 207: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also hear a CAUTION: chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes.
Page 208: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Traction Off Light ® This light and a chime will If you have the StabiliTrak come on along with the system, this light should CHECK TIRE PRESSURE come on brieﬂy when message in the DIC you turn the ignition when one or more of your to RUN.
Page 209: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 210 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49 for The following situations can cause the transmission to further information. operate at higher temperatures: • If your vehicle has an Allison transmission, and the ﬂuid Towing a trailer reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) •...
Page 211: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires Check Engine Light with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle has a controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 212: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap The following may prevent more serious damage to properly installed should turn the light off. your vehicle: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? •...
Page 213: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Gage Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check...
Page 214: Security Light
Security Light A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as This light will come on possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. brieﬂy when you turn the key toward START.
Page 215: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on This light is displayed whenever you set your when the tow/haul mode cruise control. has been activated. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” under off.
Page 216: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 217: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features, and warning/status messages.
Page 218: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays Trip A: Press the trip information button until TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the miles or kilometers.
Page 219 Tire Pressures: The tire pressure mode is available Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Press the only on vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor. select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. Press the trip information button until TIRE The display will show the amount of time that has PRESSURES appears on the display.
Page 220: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuel information button until AVG ECON appears on the display. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average getting based on current and past driving conditions.
Page 221: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21. Warning messages are displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that the In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil status of the vehicle has changed and that some action life, additional maintenance is recommended in the...
Page 222: Battery Not Charging
BATTERY NOT CHARGING Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. If On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, operation, this message will appear on the DIC.
Page 223: Change Engine Oil
CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHECK OIL LEVEL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will be changed and service is required for your vehicle. appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as See your GM dealer.
Page 224: Check Washer Fluid
CHECK WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT HOT If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will appear If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message on the DIC. Adding washer ﬂuid to the windshield will appear in the DIC. Turn off the air conditioning. If washer reservoir will clear the message.
Page 225: Engine Overheated
ENGINE OVERHEATED KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If to be replaced in the transmitter.
Page 226: Oil Pressure Low
LOW COOLANT LEVEL OIL PRESSURE LOW Notice: Engine damage from running your engine Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” occur.
Page 227: Reduced Engine Power
REDUCED ENGINE POWER RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR This message is displayed and a chime will sound when If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed and the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will engine further enters the engine coolant protection appear on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 228: Service Air Bag
SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If there is a problem with the airbag system, this On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery message will be displayed on the DIC. Have your charging system, this message will appear on the GM dealer inspect the system for problems.
Page 229: Service Tire Monitor
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STABILITY SYS (System) DISABLED This message will be displayed if any of the tire monitor The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on ® sensors have malfunctioned, if the tire monitor sensors when you press the StabiliTrak button or when the have not been programmed or if the recommended stability control has been automatically disabled.
Page 230: Tighten Fuel Cap
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear along with the check engine light Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the on the instrument panel. See Malfunction Indicator transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the Lamp on page 3-43.
Page 231: Transmission Hot
TRANSMISSION HOT • Over-loading • Low transmission ﬂuid level Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the • transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the High transmission ﬂuid level transmission temperature warning is displayed on • Restricted air ﬂow to the radiator the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
Page 232: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds. Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one setting Choose one of the available options and press the based on your preference.
Page 233 Door Lock Delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still select it and move on to the next feature. program the delayed locking feature.
Page 234: Unlock Feedback
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the when locking the vehicle. second time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH: The parking lamps will select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 235 • PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lights will HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute) not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the • HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN remote keyless entry transmitter. • HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN Choose one of the available options and press the •...
Page 236: Alarm Warning
Curb View Alarm Warning Press the customization button until CURB VIEW Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING appears in the display. To select your preference for appears in the display. To select your preference for curb view, press the select button while CURB VIEW is alarm warning, press the select button while ALARM displayed on the DIC.
Page 237 Language Display Units To select your preference for display language, press Press the customization button until DISPLAY UNITS the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the appears in the display. To select English or metric, press DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed following languages: on the DIC.
Page 238: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer Giving extended attention to entertainment driving experience.
Page 239: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR sure that it can be added by checking with your to represent hours and an M or MN to represent dealer.
Page 240: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 241 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the information related to the current song or channel: 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel available).
Page 242 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the show the selection.
Page 243 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO increase or to decrease.
Page 244 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: select mode. TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display.
Page 245 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the press and hold BAND for two seconds.
Page 246 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, the information symbol will appear on the been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If display. Press this button to see the message. The CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio message may display the artist, song title, call in phone has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and...
Page 247 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 248 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 249 Playing a CD If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The CD player.
Page 250 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the quickly reverse within a track. Press and hold this TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 251: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 252 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if that broadcast RDS information.
Page 253: Finding A Station
For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in TUNE : Turn this knob to select radio stations. XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of © ¨ information related to the current song or channel: SEEK : Press either the SEEK or the TYPE Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and Number/Channel Name.
Page 254: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 255 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 256 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on select mode.
Page 257 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If button to see the message. The message may display CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
Page 258 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 259 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 260: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the CD player.
Page 261 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that You will hear a beep and the indicator light, located corresponds to the CD.
Page 262 If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will To use repeat, do the following: be automatically pulled back into the player. If CD is • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and pushed back into the player, before the 25-second time release the RPT button.
Page 263 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. the current track has been playing. To change the The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. default on the display, track or elapsed time, press the For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ”...
Page 264: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 265 CD Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display 1. Turn the CD player on. and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. following reasons: S-LIST will appear on the display.
Page 266: Navigation/Radio System
Listening to a DVD Navigation/Radio System If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will The navigation system has built-in features intended to appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is minimize driver distraction.
Page 267: Before You Drive
This button may also be used to turn the DVD player When using the wired headphones, if the front seat power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP is active.
Page 268: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA To change the batteries, do the following: jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been 1.
Page 269: Audio Output
Audio Output The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be (if equipped). The RSE system may be selected as heard through the following possible sources: an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on.
Page 270: Dvd Player
DVD Player Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The playing through the RSE. DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the If an error message appears on the video screen, see DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote control.
Page 271: Playing A Disc
While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold this (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, button to display and to remove the track and time or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button information. twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
Page 272: Remote Control
Stopping and Resuming Playback Remote Control To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote window below the video screen and press the desired control.
Page 273 Remote Control Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 274 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Camera Angle): Press this button to change provides you with the capability of direct chapter, camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a title, and track number selection. DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
Page 275 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the batteries, do the following: in on or accessory. 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on The parental control the bottom of the remote control. button might have been turned on.
Page 276 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input After stopping the player, I If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. connections at both push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the devices. the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume Change the Video Format...
Page 277: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, The following errors may be displayed on the video headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception screen: or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a towers or by using your disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, cellular telephone in the...
Page 278: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) There may be an experience with audio distortion in the This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, of the sources: radio, CDs, or DVDs. However, the scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems rear seat passengers can only control the sources that (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 279 SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Page 280: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 281: Radio Reception
Radio Reception PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong You may experience frequency interference and static signal that are in the selected band. during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this...
Page 282: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
XM™ Satellite Radio Service Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous the outer edge.
Page 283: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power of your vehicle.
Page 284 NOTES 3-116...
Page 285: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-37 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-38 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-38 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Winter Driving ..........4-40 Braking ............4-6 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 286: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive unexpected.”...
Page 287: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is “too much” if someone plans to drive? It is a lot less a national tragedy.
Page 288 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb A person who consumes food just before or during (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC There is a gender difference, too.
Page 289: Control Of A Vehicle
Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of CAUTION: 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 290: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool Braking action involves perception time and between hard stops.
Page 291: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 292: Using Abs
ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to driver could. The computer is programmed to make the get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease most of available tire and road conditions. This can stopping distance.
Page 293: Stabilitrak System
® StabiliTrak System The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) only when the ® system is both on and activated. It means that an Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak which advanced computer-controlled system has come on to combines antilock brake, traction and stability control help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which systems and helps the driver maintain directional control...
Page 294: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation When the system is turned off, the traction off light will illuminate, and the STABILITY SYS DISABLED ® The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak message will appear on the DIC to warn the driver that system.
Page 295 If the brake traction-control system activates constantly The traction control system may activate on dry or or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed rough roads or under conditions such as heavy braking, brake traction-control will be disabled and the acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will be displayed.
Page 296: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their Power Steering work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You If you lose power steering assist because the engine ®...
Page 297: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 298: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 299 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 300: Loss Of Control
® Loss of Control Remember: StabiliTrak helps avoid only the ® acceleration skid. See StabiliTrak System on page 4-9. ® If the StabiliTrak System is off, then an acceleration Let us review what driving experts say about what skid is also best handled by easing your foot off happens when the three control systems —...
Page 301: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle and service work done.
Page 302: Environmental Concerns
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 303: Traveling To Remote Areas
• Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving Always carry a litter bag — make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe • Take extreme care with open ﬁres where permitted, and close to home before you go into the wilderness.
Page 304: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 305 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 306: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposed rocks because When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend, Driving Uphill or cross.
Page 307 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about the hill. to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more If this happens, there are some things you should visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 308 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the are about to stall, when going up a hill. hill and decide I just cannot do it. What should •...
Page 309: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 310: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Am I likely to stall when going downhill? Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 311 For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully What if I am driving across an incline that is not whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to to slide downhill.
Page 312: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to vehicle stopped across an incline is roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 313 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can braking distances.
Page 314: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Driving through rushing water can be it. If it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, dangerous.
Page 315: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the and other vehicles. underbody, chassis, or under the hood. These •...
Page 316: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and ﬂash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 317 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 318: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep parking lamps — to help make you more visible to puddles or standing water, water can come in others.
Page 319: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 320: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 321: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs move slightly slower at night.
Page 322: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 323 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-17 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 324: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. •...
Page 325: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 326: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
® If You Are Caught in a Blizzard StabiliTrak will improve your ability to accelerate when ® driving on a slippery road. But you can turn StabiliTrak If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a ® off if you ever need to.
Page 327 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 328: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 329: Recovery Hooks
® ® Turn the StabiliTrak System off. See StabiliTrak System on page 4-9. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
Page 330: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and 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 331: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 332 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 333 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is attached to Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) × 5 = the rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 334 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross CAUTION: Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 335 Add-On Equipment CAUTION: When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you Things you put inside your vehicle can strike buy and install the new equipment.
Page 336: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar How heavy can a snow plow safely be? Equipment The plow your vehicle can carry depends on many things, such as: Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, here are • some things you will need to know: The options your vehicle came with, and the weight of those options.
Page 337 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do plow on your vehicle: I calculate it? • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles Front axle reserve capacity is the difference does not exceed the axle rating for each.
Page 338 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the front axle, use the following formula: axle.
Page 339 What is total vehicle reserve capacity? CAUTION: This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your vehicle with full fuel and passengers. It is the amount of weight you can add to your On some vehicles that have certain front vehicle before reaching your GVWR.
Page 340: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions Truck-Camper Loading Information Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry also have an emergency roof lamp provision package, a slide-in type camper. RPO TRW. Wiring for the emergency roof lamp is Notice: Adding a slide-in camper or similar provided in the B-pillar as shown.
Page 341: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle advice and equipment recommendations. behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you The two most common types of recreational vehicle would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’ll...
Page 342 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
Page 343: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the CAUTION: Ground) Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles cause your vehicle to roll even if the Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission else could be seriously injured.
Page 344 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles the rear: Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. the rear: 2.
Page 345: Level Control
Level Control 6. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-35 for the proper procedure to select the neutral position for your The self-adjusting rear suspension may come as part of vehicle. the premium smooth ride suspension package. 7.
Page 346: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-27 for more information. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 347 • • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when and don’t make starts at full throttle.
Page 348: Weight Of The Trailer
Driving with tow/haul activated without a heavy load or Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the with no trailer will cause reduced fuel economy and driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required unpleasant engine and transmission driving trailering equipment.
Page 349 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight **GCWR 3.42 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) C-1500 (2WD) 5300 V8 4.10 8,200 lbs (3 719 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 3.42 7,100 lbs (3 220 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) K-1500 (4WD) 5300 V8 4.10...
Page 350: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up to a The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight maximum of 600 lbs (272 kg) with a weight carrying to measure because it affects the total or gross weight hitch.
Page 351 Consider the following example: But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); passenger and two rear seat passengers with some 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs luggage and gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 352 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight, you can expect that the Carrying Hitches largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6,000 lbs (2 721 kg). It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings —...
Page 353: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get control of the proper size.
Page 354: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Page 355: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 356: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in Parking on a Hill NEUTRAL (N). 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down 6.
Page 357: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Light Blue: CHMSL •...
Page 358: Auxiliary Battery
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery provision, if equipped, can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add. If your vehicle has this provision, this relay will be located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, next to the auxiliary battery.
Page 359: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery. You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of are included with any electrical equipment that you the load your vehicle can carry.
Page 360 NOTES 4-76...
Page 361: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Operating Mode ........5-32 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Cooling System ..........5-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Engine Fan Noise .........5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Power Steering Fluid ........5-39 Your Vehicle ..........5-5 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-40...
Page 362 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-64 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-65 Plastic Surfaces ........5-106 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .....5-68 Care of Safety Belts ........5-106 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-71 Weatherstrips ..........5-106 Tire Pressure Monitor System ......5-72 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-107 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-76 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-107...
Page 363: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride for all your service needs.
Page 364: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to CAUTION: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and You can be injured and your vehicle could be some component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 365: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-68. The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identiﬁes your You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list engine.
Page 366: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or are now required to contain additives that will help CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, contain an octane-enhancing additive called allowing your emission control system to work...
Page 367: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) system and also damage the plastic and rubber shows the code letter or number that identiﬁes your parts.
Page 368: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol Notice: Some additives are not compatible with fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department of E85 fuel and may harm your fuel system. Damage Energy has an alternative fuels website (http:// caused by additives would not be covered by www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/locator.html) your new vehicle warranty.
Page 369: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it. CAUTION: CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries.
Page 370 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on CAUTION: the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 371: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 372: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering column. Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding 5-12...
Page 373 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left. This lever is located under the front emblem for vehicles with gray body–side cladding, and above the emblem for vehicles with no body–side cladding. 3.
Page 374: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 375 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23. Starting on page 5-45. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See System on page 5-32 and Coolant Surge Tank Power Steering Fluid on page 5-39.
Page 376 When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16...
Page 377 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23. Starting on page 5-45. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on System on page 5-32 and Coolant Surge Tank page 5-45.
Page 378: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil instrument cluster, it means you need to check must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 379: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 380: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American...
Page 381: Engine Oil Additives
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has been temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary.
Page 382: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 383: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter On vehicles without an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each See Engine Compartment 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Overview on page 5-14 for Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 384 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing surfaces 1.
Page 385: Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter department. off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 386: Checking The Fluid Level
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift (24 km) when outside temperatures are above lever through each gear range, pausing for about 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the three seconds in each range.
Page 387 How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid 3.
Page 388: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles not need to add anything else.
Page 389: Adding Coolant
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your have your dealer check your cooling system. engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
Page 390: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may CAUTION: occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 391: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you 3. If you are in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can otherwise, shift to the highest gear while be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be driving —...
Page 392: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Cooling System Operating Mode When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 393 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 394 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be CAUTION: at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine pressure cap or in parts, can be very hot.
Page 395: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
® How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core or radiator Surge Tank corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 396 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set CAUTION: for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling get too hot but you would not get the overheat system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 397 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, cap when the cooling system, including the coolant to the FULL COLD mark. surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 398: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 399: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-14 for cool down. reservoir location. 2.
Page 400: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the What to Use tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read page 5-14 for reservoir the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 401: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 402 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 403: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Brake linings should always be replaced as complete...
Page 404: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is parts have to be of top quality and work well together if time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 405: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start the battery.
Page 406 Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered 1.
Page 407 The remote positive (+) The remote negative (−) terminal is located near the terminal is located on the engine accessory drive engine accessory drive bracket. On some vehicles, bracket and is marked the terminal may be GND (Ground) for under a red plastic cover. all Vortec 5300 engines.
Page 408 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Vortec 8100 Engine The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the thermostat housing and is marked GND (Ground) for all Vortec 8100 engines.
Page 409 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 410 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 411: Rear Axle
Rear Axle To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: When to Check Lubricant 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid 2.
Page 412: Four-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 413: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 414: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-63. • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 1/2 inch (12 mm) to about For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this...
Page 415: Headlamps
Headlamps Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-12 for more information. 2. Remove the turn signal/parking lamp assembly by pressing the release clip on the outboard side of the assembly and pulling the outboard end toward you.
Page 416 Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-12 for more information. A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 6. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it out of the assembly.
Page 417: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-12 for more information. 2. Remove the turn signal/parking lamp assembly by pressing the release clip on the...
Page 418 4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal/parking lamp assembly. 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. 7.
Page 419: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and 2. Press the retainer clip (arrow), located behind the turn signal assembly, towards the outside of the Daytime Running Lamps vehicle. Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or DRL bulb, do the following: 1.
Page 420 4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal assembly. 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7.
Page 421: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: The daytime running lamps (DRL) are located in the front fascia near the fog lamps. They can be identiﬁed by 1.
Page 422: License Plate Lamp
3. Locate the bulb you wish to change. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket A. Stoplamp/Taillamp clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks. B.
Page 423: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade 3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. Replacement 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse steps 1–3 to reinstall the license Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear plate lamp.
Page 424: Tires
CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-46. • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 425: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 426 (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of load that can be carried and the maximum pressure letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular needed to support that load. For information on tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure service description.
Page 427: Tire Size
Tire Size (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation The following examples show the different parts of a Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and tire size. plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 428: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 429 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor Load Index: An assigned number ranging from vehicle with standard and optional equipment including 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but of a tire.
Page 430 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire vehicles. when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-77.
Page 431: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle’s Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire effectively.
Page 432: How To Check
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 433 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be Under-inﬂation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to the inﬂation life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer ability.
Page 434 Resetting the TPMS Identiﬁcation Codes The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off. one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identiﬁcation 3.
Page 435 Federal Communications Commission 6. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. (FCC) and Industry and Science 7. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and Canada repeat the procedure in Step 5. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on 8.
Page 436: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-77 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-81 for more information.
Page 437: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-122. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear CAUTION: indicators, which will...
Page 438: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation while driving.
Page 439: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 440: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 441: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 442: Used Replacement Wheels
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain the same way as the one it replaces.
Page 443: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle is a 2500 Series, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Don’t CAUTION: use chains on the tires of the front axle.
Page 444: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 445 When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of CAUTION: wheel blocks. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 446: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover A. Wheel Blocks E.
Page 447 The tools for changing a ﬂat tire are located in the passenger’s side top-box storage unit. To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger’s side top-box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if it is locked.
Page 448 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E).
Page 449: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Use the hook on the wheel wrench to pull the Installing the Spare Tire hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the Use the following pictures and instructions to remove spare tire. the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. 6.
Page 450 1. If your vehicle has 2. Use the wheel wrench wheel nut caps, loosen to loosen all the them by turning the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the counterclockwise to vehicle has a center loosen the wheel nuts. cap with wheel Do not remove the nut caps, the wheel nut...
Page 451 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 452 Rear Position — 1500 Rear Position — 2500 Series Series Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a rear tire of the Front Position vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and both jack handle extensions. Attach the wheel Front Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a front tire of wrench to the jack handle extensions.
Page 453 5. Remove all the wheel 6. Remove any rust or dirt nuts and take off the from the wheel bolts, ﬂat tire. mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 7. Install the spare tire. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 454 Rear Position — 1500 Rear Position — 2500 Series Series 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower Front Position the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 5-94...
Page 455 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid CAUTION: expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See Capacities and Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened Speciﬁcations on page 5-122 for the wheel nut wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose torque speciﬁcation.
Page 456: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the wheel cover with attached plastic nuts, the plastic nut caps, or the smooth center cap. Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is •...
Page 457 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the the following: spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-86.
Page 458 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel center of the spare tire. wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the 10.
Page 459 15. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and CAUTION: pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under Someone standing too close during the the vehicle. procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 460: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a ﬂat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the...
Page 461 To store the ﬂat or spare tire, do the following: 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle the rear bumper and with the valve stem pointed down and toward the into the hoist shaft.
Page 462: Spare Tire
To store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top-box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-86.
Page 463: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed on your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel drive until you can Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle have your ﬂat tire repaired and/or replaced. You could damage your vehicle, and the repair costs Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 464 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. or techniques: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 465: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 466: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, CAUTION: a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 467: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by color, gloss retention, and durability. hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to from your dealer.
Page 468: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, whenever possible.
Page 469: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire soap and water.
Page 470: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 471: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Cleans, shines, and Remover...
Page 472: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 473: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, and the damage would not be covered by your the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the warranty.
Page 474: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 475 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Four-Wheel Drive System Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle HTR A/C Climate Control System Control Module Power Door Lock Relay BODY Harness Connector (Lock Function) RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Inside Rearview Mirror, HVAC 1 Climate Control System Right Turn Signals and...
Page 476: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage SL RIDE Ride Control (Not Used) The center instrument panel utility block is located HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the BODY Body Wiring Connector steering column.
Page 477: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 478 5-118...
Page 479 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. Automatic Level Control VSES/ECAS (ALC) Compressor *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. IGN A Ignition Power *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. IGN B Ignition Power *5 —...
Page 480 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Left Hand High Intensity LH HID Conditioning Relay, Turn Discharge Lamps IGN E Signal/Hazard Switch, Daytime Running Lamps Starter Relay Regulated Voltage Control Electronic Suspension Instrument Panel Control, Automatic Level IPC/DIC Cluster/Driver Information Control (ALC) Exhaust Center TRL B/U...
Page 481 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuses Usage Fuse Block CRNK Starting System Passenger’s Side Headlamp LO HDLP-RT Low Beam The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay located in the engine FOG LP Fog Lamps compartment on the HORN Horn Relay driver’s side of the vehicle...
Page 482: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.6 lbs 0.73 kg Engine Cooling System 5.3L V8 with Front A/C (Engine Fan Driven Cooling 16.5 qt 15.6 L...
Page 483 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank Capacity 1500 31.0 gal 117.0 L 2500 37.5 gal 142.0 L Transfer Case Fluid 2.0 qt 1.9 L 190 Y Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level as recommended in this manual.
Page 484 NOTES 5-124...
Page 485 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 486: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 487 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Performing maintenance work on a vehicle Vehicle on page 4-46. can be dangerous.
Page 488: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it, and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 489 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 490: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 491: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). • An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 492 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine not stick or squeak.
Page 493: Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Oil Level Check (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if that the purge valve works properly, if equipped. necessary.
Page 494: At Least Once A Year
Tire Wear Inspection Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, CAUTION: rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76.
Page 495: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 496: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Windshield number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer your dealer.
Page 497 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10950849). Canada 10953474). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Axle Lubricant Handle Pivot (GM Part No.
Page 498: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter High Capacity 25313348* A1519C* Standard 25313349 A1518C Oil Filter 5.3L V8 88984215 PF46...
Page 499: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing (A) Air Conditioning Compressor 6-15...
Page 500: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record 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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 501 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 502 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 503: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 504: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location.
Page 505: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 506: Customer Assistance For Text
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-263-7854 (French) write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses below. 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) United States — Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas —...
Page 507: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. Roadside Assistance Program 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside GM Mobility Reimbursement Assistance program. This value-added service is Program intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 508 • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a and your family. Remember, we are only a phone battery jump start will be covered at no charge. call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: • Dealer Locator Service 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
Page 509: Scheduling Service Appointments
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 510: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 511: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle Data Recorders service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a availability.
Page 512 In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle • use the data for GM research needs, may record information about the condition of the vehicle •...
Page 513: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/ damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in...
Page 514: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage are all right.
Page 515 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from scene of the accident. They will walk you through the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s the information they will need.
Page 516: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 517: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Case Unit Repair Manual a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer This manual provides information on unit repair service Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM...
Page 518: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 519 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..... 5-109 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-106 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-21 Chemical Paint Spotting ......5-110 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..4-52 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-107 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 520 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement ........... 5-54 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ....... 3-110 Daytime Running Lamps ....... 5-61 Setting the Time .......... 3-71 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-112 Running Lamps ........5-59 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-113 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking XM™...
Page 521 Cargo Cover Panels ........2-65 Cleaning (cont.) Cargo Lamp Light ........... 3-47 Finish Care ..........5-107 Center Console Storage Area ......2-64 Inside of Your Vehicle ......... 5-103 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-23 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Center Overhead Console ........
Page 522 Customer Assistance Information Door (cont.) Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..... 2-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Rear Door Security Locks ......2-10 Users ............7-4 Driver Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4 Position, Safety Belt ........1-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .....
Page 523 Exterior Cargo Lamps ........3-19 Exterior Lamps ..........3-14 Electrical System ........... 5-113 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 5-116 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-113 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....... 5-114 Filter Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-113 Engine Air Cleaner ........
Page 524 Fuel (cont.) Gage ............3-48 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-5 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-6 Headlamps ............ 5-55 Low Warning Light ........3-48 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-16 Fuses Bulb Replacement ........5-54 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block .....
Page 525 Lamps (cont.) Exterior Cargo ..........3-19 Ignition Positions ..........2-28 Fog ............3-17 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-31 Reading ............. 3-20 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-71 LATCH System Instrument Panel Child Restraints ........... 1-41 Overview ............. 3-4 Level Control ..........
Page 526 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-12 Door ............2-8 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Lockout Protection ........2-11 Using ............6-2 Power Door ..........2-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..... 2-10 Malfunction Indicator Light ........
Page 527 Outside (cont.) Power Mirrors ..........2-55 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-32 Manual ............3-98 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-27 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 Paint, Damage ..........
Page 528 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ............ 2-50 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-14 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ....2-52 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with ® OnStar and Compass ......... 2-45 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Radios ............
Page 529 Roadside Seats Assistance Program ........7-5 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-44 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ....... 6-15 Manual Passenger ......... 1-2 Running the Engine While Parked ..... 2-44 Memory .............
Page 530 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-110 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-41 Tachometer ............ 3-33 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-43 Tailgate ............2-20 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......3-8 Taillamps Snow Plow ............ 4-52 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-61 Spare Tire ............
Page 531 Tires (cont.) Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-65 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-113 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....5-68 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-80 Universal Home Remote System ....... 2-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-81 Operation ...........
Page 532 Windshield Washer ............3-10 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-31 Washer Fluid ..........5-40 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-63 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-53 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......5-108 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wiper Fuses ..........5-113 Other Warning Devices ........

Chevrolet 2006 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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