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2004 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-8

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-62

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-6

Windows

................................................. 2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-31

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-36

HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-42

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-19

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-64

............................ 1-79

............................ 2-15

........... 2-18

............................. 2-38

............................. 2-45

.......................... 3-2

......... 3-27

.................. 3-46

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-48

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-46

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-47

Front Axle

............................................... 5-48

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-59

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-96

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-105

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

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.................................... 5-49

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-3 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-48 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this Index manual. A good place to look for what you need is the Index in Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-3 Child Restraints ..........1-29 Power Seats ..........1-3 Older Children ..........1-29 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Infants and Young Children ......1-32 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Child Restraint Systems .........1-36 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-39 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Top Strap ............1-40 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-42...
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Air Bag Systems ..........1-62 Passenger Sensing System ......1-73 Where Are the Air Bags? .......1-64 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ..1-78 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....1-65 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .....1-66 Vehicle ............1-78 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....1-66 Restraint System Check ........1-79...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Horizontal Control: You can adjust your vehicle’s front seats with the horizontal control located on the outboard edge of each front seat. Power Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Heated Seats You can increase or The buttons used to decrease lumbar support control this feature are in an area of the lower located on the front doors. seatback. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will glow to designate that only the Your vehicles front seatbacks have a recline feature. seatback is being heated. Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 13 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the release button while you push the head restraint down.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The rear seat can be folded open for more seating space. To use the seat do the following: 1. Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up Rear Seat Operation on the release strap under the seat cushion. 2.
Page 15 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a CAUTION: (Continued) reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder You can hit things inside the vehicle or be Light on page 3-29 . ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In doesn’t stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 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’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...
Page 19 Questions and Answers About If I’m 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’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an your passengers can be hurt.
Page 20: 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 1-32 .
Page 21 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-29 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 22 What’s 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 won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What’s 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 24 What’s 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 25 What’s 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 aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t 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 27: 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 don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 29: Lap Belt
Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 30: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 31 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 32 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks 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 For Children And Small Adults
There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat. Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt...
Page 34 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The guide must be on top of the belt. described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-24 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 35: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 36 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and 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 37 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt CAUTION: is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, Never do this. but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 38: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: (Continued) this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 39 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 40 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 41 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 The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 42: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 43 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 44 A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are How do child restraints work? attached to a ﬂat pad which rests low against the A child restraint system is any device designed for child’s body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position has straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like children.
Page 45: 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. Even though the passenger sensing system General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a and/or air bag off switch are designed to turn rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing off the passenger’s frontal air bag under...
Page 46: Top Strap
See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-73 , Securing Top Strap a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-56 , Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It LATCH System (Rear) on page 1-46 or Securing a can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
Page 47 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
Page 48: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor You’ll ﬁnd the top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the seatback. In addition to the top strap anchors, each seating position has a fabric loop at the top of the seatback that you’ll use to route a You’ll ﬁnd the top strap anchor for the right front top strap through.
Page 49 When using a child restraint with a top strap in either When using a child restraint with a top strap in the rear outboard position, raise the head restraint and route center rear position, route the top strap through the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback. the fabric loop on the seatback.
Page 50 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. for Children (LATCH System) Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 51 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) for the LATCH System (Front) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There position you want to use, where the bottom of the is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 53 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Be sure the air bag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
Page 54 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the air bag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 55 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s frontal air 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different bag. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-68 and directions to be sure it is secure. Passenger Sensing System on page 1-73 . If your 7.
Page 56 If you had turned the air bag off with the switch, remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to CAUTION: turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of If the air bag ON indicator comes on when you a passenger air bag risk group.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Outside Seat Position Children (LATCH System) on page 1-44 . See Top Strap on page 1-40 if the child restraint has one. There is limited space in the rear seating area.
Page 58 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-52...
Page 59 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint Center Rear Seat Position in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 61 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There Even though the passenger sensing system is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use and/or air bag off switch are designed to turn to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 63 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the air bag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates.
Page 64 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the CAUTION: child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the If the air bag readiness light in the instrument instructions say.
Page 65 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. 1-59...
Page 66 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START.
Page 67 If you had turned the air bag off with the switch, remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to CAUTION: turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of If the air bag ON indicator comes on when you a passenger air bag risk group.
Page 68: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems CAUTION: (Continued) This part explains the air bag system. Air bags are designed to work with safety Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. belts, but do not replace them.
Page 69 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the air bag system is designed for them. Young blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an children and infants need the protection that a inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were child restraint system can provide.
Page 70: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-64...
Page 71 For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall CAUTION: that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10 to 16 mph (16 to 25 km/h), and the threshold level for a full If something is between an occupant and an deployment is about 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h).
Page 72: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
Seat Position Sensors But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many Vehicle’s with dual stage air bags are also equipped side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is with special sensors which enable the sensing system to not toward those air bags.
Page 73 modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace CAUTION: other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the sensors which help the sensing system distinguish air.
Page 74: Air Bag Off Switch
Air Bag Off Switch Your vehicle has a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag. The switch will look like one of the following illustrations. United States without Passenger Sensing System United States with Passenger Sensing System 1-68...
Page 75 Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows: 1-69...
Page 76 Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) Medical Condition. A passenger has a must ride in the front seat because: medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk •...
Page 77 To turn off the right front passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger’s air bag is off. The right front passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.
Page 78 United States with United States without Canada with Passenger Canada without Passenger Sensing Passenger Sensing Sensing System Passenger Sensing System System System To turn the right front passenger’s air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the AUTO position.
Page 79: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system Passenger Air check.
Page 80 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. CAUTION: (Continued) General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a Even though the passenger sensing system is rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 81 • If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make the seat for a period of time sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child •...
Page 82 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 air bag, 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 83 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. CAUTION: You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Air If the air bag readiness light in the instrument Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-78 for more panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it...
Page 84 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Air Vehicle Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle.
Page 85: 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 air bag system? Checking Your Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 86: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve 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 CAUTION: new parts.
Page 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-26 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-28 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-29 Engine Exhaust ..........2-29 Doors and Locks ..........2-6 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-30 Door Locks ............2-6 Power Door Locks ..........2-7...
Page 88: 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 89 Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door Your keyless entry system operates on a radio locks as well as the spare frequency subject to Federal Communications tire hoist lock, if equipped. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 90: Remote Alarm
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is UNLOCK: Pressing this button once will unlock the normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the driver’s door. The interior lamps will come on. Pressing transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause the to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: remaining doors to unlock.
Page 91: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer.
Page 92: Doors And Locks
Resynchronization Doors and Locks Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter Door Locks does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously.
Page 93: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks To lock and unlock your vehicle, do one of the following: • You can use the keyless entry system, If your vehicle is equipped • use your key, or with power door locks, • lock the door from the press the raised side of the inside by sliding the switch, with the lock...
Page 94: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock (if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s will delay locking the doors until ﬁve seconds after the power door locks.
Page 95: Programmable Unlocking Feature
The following instructions tell you how to change the You can exit the program mode any time by turning the automatic door lock mode. Choose one of the three ignition to RUN (the doors will automatically lock and programming options listed above before entering the unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you program mode.
Page 96 The following instructions tell you how to change the 3. Press the unlock side of the power lock switch automatic door unlock mode. Choose one of the once. You will hear one, two, three, or four chimes. four programming options listed above before entering The number of chimes tells you which unlock the program mode.
Page 97: Rear Doors
Rear Doors To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be opened Your vehicle is equipped with rear access doors that ﬁrst. Then, use the allow easier access to the rear area of the extended cab. handle located on the To open a rear access inside of the rear access...
Page 98: Tailgate Removal
Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for pull back on the tailgate different loading situations. Although the tailgate can at the right edge and be removed without assistance, you may want someone then move the to assist you with the removal to avoid possible tailgate to the right to...
Page 99: 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 100: Power Windows
Power Windows The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power” under Ignition Positions on page 2-18 .
Page 101: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Swing-Out Windows Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the top and To open a rear swing-out bottom visors. You can also swing the bottom visor from window, ﬂip the latch open side-to-side. The visors may also have an extension and swing the glass out.
Page 102 Content Theft-Deterrent Once the system is armed, if a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Depending on how you have Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent programmed the alarm in the secondary information alarm system.
Page 103: Testing The Alarm
® 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 104: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 105: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine LOCK (A): This position locks your ignition and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). turned to LOCK. Your engine won’t start in any other position –...
Page 106: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the In very cold weather, 0°F ignition key to START and hold it there up to (−18°C) or colder, the 15 seconds.
Page 107: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 108: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission that features an electronic shift position indicator To be sure your vehicle will not move, even located within the instrument panel cluster. This display when you are on fairly level ground, always set is powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being your parking brake and move the shift lever to moved out of PARK (P).
Page 109 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already need more power for passing, and you’re: moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use •...
Page 110 Tow/Haul Mode FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 111 When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster. See Tow/Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4-58 for more information. All-Wheel Drive With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time.
Page 112 Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAUTION: It can be 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.
Page 113: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 114: Torque Lock
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl the ignition is in the LOCK position.
Page 115: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 116: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 117: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the with OnStar , Compass and compass.
Page 118: Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, press and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode.
Page 119: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration Passenger Air Bag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag following occurs: indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the •...
Page 120: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside power mirrors, with this feature, the the controls are located controls are located on the on the driver’s door driver’s door armrest. armrest.
Page 121: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
See “Electrochromic Mirror Operation” under Automatic Press the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or ® unfold the mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar , Compass adjust as the mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror and Temperature Display on page 2-31 .
Page 122: Onstar System
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 123: Onstar Services
® OnStar Services Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with • Personal Concierge ® ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar ®...
Page 124: Homelink Transmitter
® ® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls HomeLink a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices : If your vehicle is such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door equipped with the steering locks, security systems and home lighting.
Page 125 ® Programming the HomeLink Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When Transmitter programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 126 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where Release both buttons.
Page 127: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 128: Storage Areas
® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull ® 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button.
Page 129: Tonneau Cover
Tonneau Cover If your vehicle is equipped with a tonneau cover, follow the directions below to remove the cover. 1. To remove, unsnap the cover. Roll it up and stow it using the buckle and the strap located at the front of the box. A.
Page 130 4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them trapped in the grain of the material.
Page 131: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, both of the outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your Memory Seat preference. 2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory If your vehicle has this control for three seconds, to correspond to driver feature, then the controls...
Page 132: Easy Exit Seat
Easy Exit Seat 2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory The controls for this memory function are located on the control for three seconds. A double chime will sound driver’s door.
Page 133: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Transmission Temperature Gage .....3-39 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-40 Other Warning Devices ........3-4 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-43 Horn .............3-5 Cruise Control Light ........3-44 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........3-44 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-5 Fuel Gage ...........3-45 Exterior Lamps ..........3-12...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 135 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Interior Lamps on K. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-9 . page 3-16 . L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See B.
Page 136: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located at the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 137: Tilt Wheel
Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle.
Page 138: Turn And Lane Change Signals
Turn and Lane Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal The turn signal has two upward (for right) and a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. two downward (for left) positions.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass (Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 140: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the (Off): This position windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction turns the system off. lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 141 Setting Cruise Control (Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot CAUTION: on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 142 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, There are two ways to go to a higher speed: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to •...
Page 143 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Ending Cruise Control Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Press in the button at the end of the lever until you • Step lightly on the brake pedal, reach the lower speed you want, then release it. •...
Page 144: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control has four positions: (OFF): Turning the control to this position turns off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), and the automatic headlamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:...
Page 145: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once When it is dark enough outside, your automatic you leave the garage, it will take approximately headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the one minute for the automatic headlamp system to normal brightness along with other lamps such as change to DRL if it is bright enough outside.
Page 146: Lamps On Reminder
Lamps On Reminder When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. parking lamps are manually turned on and your When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or your door is...
Page 147: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use the fog lamps in the You can use your vehicle’s fog lamps for better vision in dark without turning on the headlamps. foggy or misty conditions.
Page 148: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when Instrument Panel Brightness Control you remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. : This feature controls the brightness of the Entry Lighting instrument panel lights.
Page 149: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door and the dome override button is in the out position. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up.
Page 150: Accessory Power Outlets
Battery Run-Down Protection There is also one accessory power outlet located on the rear of the center console. Lift up on the doors to This feature shuts off the dome, reading, glove box, and access the outlets. underhood lamps if they are left on for more than Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible 10 minutes when the ignition is turned off.
Page 151: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the Dual Automatic Climate Control raised area on the access door to use the ashtray. System To remove the ashtray ﬁrst locate the indent on the right side of the ashtray.
Page 152: Automatic Operation
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob arrow pointing to the passenger will be displayed under and to the right of the temperature setting. The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to of the air coming through the system on the driver’s match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and side.
Page 153 When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the operation and air inlet will be automatically top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run sensor regulates air temperature based on sun when the outside temperature is over about load, and also turns on your headlamps.
Page 154: 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 155: Air Conditioning
• You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run The current passenger’s set temperature setting while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to and an arrow for ﬁve seconds prevent fogging. • The automatic air delivery mode and fan speed (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings are control system.
Page 156 In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the (Air Conditioning Off): On some vehicles, when air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the you turn the air conditioning off, this symbol will appear system will maximize its performance by using on the display.
Page 157: Defogging And Defrosting
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 158 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, Use the air outlets located or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The in the center and on the heater and defroster will work far better, reducing side of your instrument the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Page 159: 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’s a problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages, and When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages...
Page 160: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel 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 161: 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 odometer shows how far your vehicle has Notice: If you operate the engine with the been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle...
Page 162 Air Bag Readiness Light Air Bag Off Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the air The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for bag has been turned off.
Page 163 United States without Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System 3-31...
Page 164 CAUTION: If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there.
Page 165: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator CAUTION: If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status indicator. If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 166 Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol air bag status indicator, it means that the passenger to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s sensing system or the air bag off switch has turned off the right front passenger’s air bag.
Page 167: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing If this light is displayed system. See your dealer for service. when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging...
Page 168 Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power in RUN, this gage...
Page 169: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a With the ignition on, the brake system warning light problem.
Page 170 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it United States Canada ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a...
Page 171: Transmission Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage At approximately 265°F (130°C), the message center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns.
Page 172: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Notice: If you drive your vehicle with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp transmission temperature gage above normal operating range, you can damage the transmission. Check Engine Light This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your Your vehicle is equipped vehicle while the transmission temperature gage with a computer which...
Page 173: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this • Light On Steady — An emission control system light on, after a while, your emission controls malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. may not work as well, your fuel economy may not Diagnosis and service may be required.
Page 174: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least You may be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 175: Oil Pressure Gage
This can happen if you have recently replaced your Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the system is designed to evaluate critical emission low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 176: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light The cruise light comes on This light is displayed whenever you set your when the Tow/Haul mode cruise control. See “Cruise has been activated. Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5 . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-58 .
Page 177: 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 178: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) D (Select): This button resets certain functions and turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and above, and you will turn off, or acknowledge DIC...
Page 179: Trip Information Button
Trip Information Button Personal Trip Turn PERSONAL TRIP on or off by pressing the select Press the trip information button to scroll through the button. When it is on, you will also be able to scroll ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS through the following by pressing the trip information TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL LOG and button:...
Page 180 Business Trip You can also reset the PERSONAL: XX MI, or BUSINESS: XX MI while they are displayed by pressing Turn BUSINESS TRIP on or off by pressing the select the reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold button.
Page 181: Average Fuel Economy
Timer Fuel Range The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. to display the remaining distance you can drive The display will show the amount of time that has without refueling.
Page 182: Instant Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy measure how much oil you have in your engine. So, be sure to check your oil level often. See Engine Oil on Press the fuel information button until INST ECON page 5-11 . appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how Personalization Button many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the particular moment in time.
Page 183: Automatic Locking
• ALARM WARNING: OFF: There will be no alarm PERIMETER LIGHTING warning on activation. • SEAT POSITION RECALL ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirp when • EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT the alarm is active. • CURB VIEW ASSIST ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will ﬂash •...
Page 184: Automatic Unlocking
LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK (default): The doors Choose one of the four options and press the will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more Choose one of the three options and press the information on automatic door locks see Programmable personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to...
Page 185: Perimeter Lighting
DELAYED LOCKING OFF: The doors will lock Choose one of the three options and press the immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to lock button on the keyless entry transmitter. select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 186 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK Press the personalization button until REMOTE FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select personalization for the feedback you will receive when your personalization for the feedback you will receive locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless...
Page 187: Curb View Assist
Headlamps On At Exit Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your ASSIST appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on personalization for curb view assist, press the select when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on...
Page 188 Easy Exit Driver Seat Display Units (ENG/MET) Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS DRIVER SEAT appears in the display. To select your appears in the display. To select English or metric, personalization for seat position exit, press the press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is select button while EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 189: Select Button
Display Language Select Button To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the following languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 190: Battery Not Charging
BATTERY NOT CHARGING BUCKLE PASSENGER If the battery is not charging during operation, this If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this system, this message reminds you to buckle the problem could drain your battery.
Page 191: Check Oil Level
CHECK OIL LEVEL ENGINE COOLANT HOT If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message appear on the DIC. Check and oil level and correct it as will appear in the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let the necessary.
Page 192: Keyfob X Battery Low
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. to be replaced in the transmitter.
Page 193: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUTION: If there is a problem with the brake system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the Your brake system may not be working vehicle.
Page 194: Service 4Wd
SERVICE 4WD vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, If a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system, or appears again when you begin driving, the air this message will appear on the DIC.
Page 195: Turn Signal On
TURN SIGNAL ON Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this transmission temperature warning is displayed on message will appear on the display and you will the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you hear a chime.
Page 196: Setting The Time
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile until the correct minute appears on the display.
Page 197: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 198: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS.
Page 199 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, or six XM1 and six XM2 equipped).
Page 200 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) NORMAL: This setting provides the best overall vehicle sound quality for all seating locations. AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS DRIVER: This setting gives the driver the best sound or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to quality.
Page 201: Rds And Xm
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle 5. Press the P-TYPE knob to exit program type position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone select mode. or speaker control is displayed. ALL will appear on If PTY times out and is no longer on the display, go the display, you will hear a beep and the display level back to Step 1.
Page 202: Rds Messages
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency 3. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
Page 203: Radio Messages
INFO (Information): If the current station has a When the radio ﬁnds a station that broadcasts traffic message, the information symbol will appear on the announcements, it will stop and TRAF will be displayed. display. Press this button to see the message. The When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned message may display the artist, song title, call in phone radio station you will hear it.
Page 204 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required 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 205 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your 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 206: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages” later in this section. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 207 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the SCAN : To scan the tape, press and hold either tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN playing speed. The radio will play while the tape appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 208: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with your CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature the display, the tape will not play because of one of on your tape player.
Page 209: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The later in this section. player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display.
Page 210 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance time of the track will appear on the display.
Page 211 CD Messages Navigation/Radio System 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 212: Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio Controls This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 213 PROG (Program): The front passengers must be (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease listening to something different for each of these volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and functions to work: the right knob controls the right headphone. •...
Page 214 CD Changer To load a CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. 2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light. If a button is not pressed within ﬁve seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.
Page 215 To eject a single CD, perform the following CD Functions steps: All of the CD changer functions are performed by the 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). radio, except for loading and ejecting. The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 2.
Page 216 CD Changer Errors 6 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the all of the loaded CDs.
Page 217: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your You can control certain radio functions using the buttons radio. The feature works automatically by learning on your steering wheel. 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 218 Radio Reception PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons on the selected band. If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, the other side of the tape.
Page 219: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged ﬁve seconds.
Page 220: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof sunlight and dust.
Page 221 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-37 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-38 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-39 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-40 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-42 Manual Selectable Ride ........4-9...
Page 222: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting Your Vehicle injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save Defensive Driving your life.
Page 223 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult The person would reach the same BAC by drinking population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 224 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 225: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash You have three systems that make your vehicle go injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal where you want it to go.
Page 226: Braking
Braking And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it is pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.
Page 227 Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 228: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 229: Manual Selectable Ride
Manual Selectable Ride • For optimum ride comfort when trailering, fully loaded, driving off-road, or when personal The main function of this system is to provide superior preferences demand more control, the button ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, as well should be pressed in with the indicator light lit.
Page 230: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While Power Steering you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Page 231: 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 232: Quadrasteer
QUADRASTEER™ The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control and diagnostic module that monitors and records current system status and operational information. If your vehicle is equipped with the 4 Wheel Steer system it has the ability to steer the vehicle with all four wheels.
Page 233 4: In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle. If you want to use 4 wheel steering, and your vehicle is not in this mode, press the button, until the 4 indicator, located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button, lights up.
Page 234 Car Washes for (4 Wheel Steer tow mode): When towing a trailer the 4 wheel steer tow mode provides enhanced QUADRASTEER™ Equipped Vehicles stability allowing the trailer to follow the path of the tow vehicle more closely, especially during lane Notice: Because your vehicle has a wider rear track changes.
Page 235: 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 236 • • 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 237: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Let us review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 238: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive “Off-roading” means you have left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes are not Vehicle Off Paved Roads marked. Curves are not banked. There are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or Many of the same design features that help make your downhill.
Page 239 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 240: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 241: 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 242 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 243: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill Here are some things to consider as you approach a hill. When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is • Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend sharply steeper in places? or cross.
Page 244: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 245 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can not make it up the •...
Page 246: Driving Downhill
If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a hill and decide I just can not do it. What should low gear.
Page 247 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you ignore it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 248: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to the incline of a hill.
Page 249: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you will be right in its path.
Page 250: Driving In Water
Driving in Water When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as demand extreme caution.
Page 251 After Off-Road Driving CAUTION: Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. Driving through rushing water can be After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings dangerous.
Page 252: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 253: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 254 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 255: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up CAUTION: under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 256: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 257: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 258: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Here are some things you can check before a trip: to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are Are all windows clean inside and outside? going slower than you actually are.
Page 259: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Is there actually such a condition as “highway Then here are some tips: hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? •...
Page 260: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 261 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your CAUTION: engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. If you do not shift down, your brakes could get •...
Page 262: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 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 reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 263: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins Most of the time, those places where your tires meet to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand the road probably have good traction.
Page 264: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats —...
Page 265 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 266: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 267: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may These hooks, when used, are under a lot of need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need force.
Page 268: Towing
Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain Towing Your Vehicle components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 269: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch. Vehicles without a center pillar will have the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s door edge. This label lists the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight it can carry.
Page 270: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 271 Example 2 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs for Example 2 = (453 kg) for Example 3 = (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 750 lbs 1,000 lbs...
Page 272 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross 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 273 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can in a crash.
Page 274 Payload Any load that extends beyond the vehicle’s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws Payload capacity is the maximum load capacity that and regulations. your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight the occupants as part of your load.
Page 275: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Truck-Camper Loading Information Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load.
Page 276 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper match. He’ll also help you determine your CWR. After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately.
Page 277: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer consider having the pickup box removed and a attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or commercial or recreational body installed.
Page 278: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for CAUTION: important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 279: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) If you do, here are some important points: and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your •...
Page 280 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Rating (GCWR).
Page 281: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? model and options. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required...
Page 282 Weight of Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 283 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension Carrying Hitches that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.
Page 284: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 285 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 286: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 287: 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 288 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 289: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) •...
Page 290 Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all.
Page 291 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow).
Page 292 NOTES 4-72...
Page 293 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-34 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-34 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-35 Vehicle ............5-4 Brakes ............5-36 Battery ............5-40 Fuel ..............5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-4...
Page 294 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....5-58 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-99 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-101 Tires ..............5-59 Finish Damage ...........5-102 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-67 Underbody Maintenance .......5-102 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-68 Chemical Paint Spotting .......5-102 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-69 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-103...
Page 295: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle than for all your service needs.
Page 296: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane CAUTION: (Continued) Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this other fasteners.
Page 297: California Fuel
In Canada, look for the and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this “Auto Makers’ Choice” occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for label on the pump. diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 298: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that Filling Your Tank contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber CAUTION: parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 299 While refueling, hang the Be careful not to spill fuel. Don’t top off or overﬁll your fuel cap by the tether tank and wait a few seconds after you’ve ﬁnished using the hook located pumping before you remove the nozzle. Clean any on the inside of the spilled fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible.
Page 300: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you CAUTION: (Continued) get the wrong type, it may not ﬁt properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and •...
Page 301: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill.
Page 302: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine, you’ll see: 5-10...
Page 303: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Engine Oil Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16 . If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on instrument cluster, it means you need to check your page 5-21 .
Page 304: When To Add Engine Oil
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the dip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil.
Page 305 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 306: Engine Oil Additives
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Life System) Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know oil can result in engine damage not covered by when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 307: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL What to Do with Used Oil Message Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 308: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect Locate the ﬁlter change indicator. When the change See Engine Compartment indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change” Overview on page 5-10 for zone, replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator. To location of engine air inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the cleaner/ﬁlter and change...
Page 309 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 310: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 311: Checking The Fluid Level
• Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F lever through each gear range, pausing for about (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle three seconds in each range.
Page 312: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . 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 to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 313: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with Give freezing protection down to −34°F ( −37°C). • ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed •...
Page 314 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 315: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the passenger’s side of the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam vehicle. See Engine and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you Compartment Overview on badly.
Page 316: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL The coolant surge tank coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the pressure cap must be fully engine is cool. installed on the coolant surge tank.
Page 317: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant If an overheated engine condition exists and the Temperature Gage on page 3-38 . In addition, you will REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an ﬁnd an ENGINE OVERHEATED, and a REDUCED overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring...
Page 318: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre.
Page 319: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Engine 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, 2.
Page 320: Cooling System
Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: The coolant level should be at or above the FULL...
Page 321 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 322: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ®...
Page 323 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.Your enough.
Page 324 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and 3. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper remove it. mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 5-32...
Page 325 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 326: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid 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 327: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . you hear an unusual noise.
Page 328: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid • Fill your washer ﬂuid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for Your vehicle has a low washer ﬂuid message that expansion if freezing occurs, which could comes on when the washer ﬂuid is low. The message is damage the tank if it is completely full.
Page 329: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid 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 You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 330 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 331: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 332: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 333: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it start your vehicle.
Page 334 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 335 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use Fans or other moving engine parts can injure a remote positive (+) you badly. Keep your hands away from moving terminal if the parts once the engine is running.
Page 336 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end negative (−) cable to of the negative (−) the good battery’s cable to the remote negative (−) cable. Use negative (−) terminal, a remote negative (−) marked GND, on terminal if the the vehicle with the vehicle has one.
Page 337 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and the following: damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the covered by your warranty.
Page 338: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 .
Page 339: Rear Axle
Rear Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Add It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid only enough ﬂuid to reach the proper level.
Page 340: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the ﬁller...
Page 341: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57 for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 342: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp 3. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it C.
Page 343 3. Pull the turn signal housing out of the vehicle. 4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal housing. 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Put a new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your ﬁngers or hands.
Page 344: Roof Marker Lamps
Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-52...
Page 345 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-53...
Page 346: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp A. Cargo Lamps 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps 2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing the release tabs. 3.
Page 347: Pickup Box Identiﬁcation And Fender Marker Lamps
Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps 1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp housing. 4. Unplug the lamp. 5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing. 6.
Page 348: Taillamps
Taillamps A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal 1. Open the tailgate. C. Back-up Lamp 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly. 5-56...
Page 349: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low-Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005 LL (long life) High-Beam Headlamps 9005 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Roof Marker Lamps Front Parking and Turn Lamps 3457A Rear Marker Lamps, Taillamp and 3157 Stoplamps 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket Rear Turn Lamps 3157 counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp...
Page 350: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15 .
Page 351: Tires
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional are dangerous.
Page 352: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-60...
Page 353 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination (D) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and Number (TIN).
Page 354 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 355: Tire Size
(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States plies in the sidewall and under the tread. version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 356 (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.
Page 357 Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
Page 358 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact tire that has a particular side that faces outward with the road. when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears called “wear bars,”...
Page 359: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The tire and loading information label, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. “Cold”...
Page 360: 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 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-73 for more information.
Page 361: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to check the treadwear which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts indicators, which will become loose after a time.
Page 362: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control page 4-48 , for more information about these labels and while driving.
Page 363: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Page 364: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction – AA, A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, overloaded. Excessive speed, underinﬂation, or B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability excessive loading, either separately or in combination, to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 365: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 366: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle or how far it’s been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 367: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 368: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your 5. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear hazard warning ﬂashers. of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 369: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools. 2. To release the bottle jack from its holder, turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head slightly.
Page 370 You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J), wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2.
Page 371 3. Insert the hoist end 5. The wheel wrench has (open end) (F) of the a hook that allows you extension through to pull the hoist the hole (G) in the rear cable towards you to bumper. assist in reaching the spare tire.
Page 372 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out.
Page 373 Jack Positions (overall view) A: Front Location B: Rear Location 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet. 5-81...
Page 374 Notice: If your vehicle has QUADRASTEER™ and 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the ﬂat tire is you use a jack to raise the vehicle without on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the positioning it correctly, you could damage the frame behind the ﬂat tire.
Page 375 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. Rear Position 5-83...
Page 376 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 377 6. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 378 8. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Rear Position 5-86...
Page 379 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”...
Page 380 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack 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.
Page 381 To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: 1. Put the jack tools and gloves in the tool bag and place it in the retaining bracket. Tighten down with the wing nut. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
Page 382 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 383 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise A.
Page 384: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 385 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with blocks, separating them so that the jack is Step 5 of “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” balanced securely.
Page 386 11. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the 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...
Page 387: Spare Tire
Spare Tire 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. wheel opening. Pull the A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its tire out from under inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 388: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 389: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or • saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let Clean up stains as soon as you can –...
Page 390: Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth Keep belts clean and dry. or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. CAUTION: Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 391: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 392: Cleaning The Windshield And Wiper Blades
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Blades droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield on painted surfaces.
Page 393: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Cleaning Tires Wheels To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing chrome-plated wheels. products on your vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires.
Page 394: Finish Damage
Finish 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 Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed. ﬁnish should be repaired right away.
Page 395: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior...
Page 396: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label located in the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 397: Electrical System
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Windshield Wiper Fuses short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems.
Page 398: 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, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out. You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door.
Page 399 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage RR Wiper Not Used TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller Special Equipment Option Vehicle and Trailer High SEO ACCY VEH CHMSL Accessory Mounted Stoplamp WS WPR Windshield Wipers LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Truck Body Controller Left Turn Signals and TBC ACCY LT TRN...
Page 400: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage The center instrument panel utility block is located Special Equipment Option underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring steering column. UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLR 2...
Page 401: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block 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 402 5-110...
Page 403 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV — Diesel Engine. Accessory Power/Trailer STUD 2 *3 — Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT — Diesel Engine. Wiring Brake Feed *4 — Gasoline Engine; ECM I — Diesel Engine. Anti-Lock Brakes *5 —...
Page 404 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Truck Body Controller Powertrain Control Module, TBC BATT PCM B Battery Feed Fuel Pump SUNROOF Sunroof F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay) SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps Back-up Lamps, Automatic B/U LP Transmission Shift Lock Vent Solenoid Control System Canister/Quadrasteer Module Power RR DEFOG...
Page 405 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LH HID Not Used Brake Transmission Shift BTSI Interlock System Daytime Running Lamps CRANK Starting System Instrument Panel IPC/DIC Cluster/Driver Information LO HDLP - RT Headlamp Low Beam - Right Center FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller FOG LP...
Page 406: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Cooling System 13.0 quarts 12.0 L Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts 5.7 L Fuel Tank 26.0 gallons 98.4 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.6 lbs. 0.7 kg Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems All capacities are approximate.
Page 407 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 .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 408: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 409: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information. vehicle in good working condition.
Page 410: Scheduled Maintenance
If you want to get service information, see Service Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11 . technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good...
Page 411 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on • • page 5-11 . An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter or change indicator (if equipped).
Page 412: 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 (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500)
Page 413 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect spark • plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs •...
Page 414: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test California Air Resources Board has determined that the of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify...
Page 415: Owner Checks And Services
(g) Add ﬂuid as needed. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a Owner Checks and Services problem; repair as needed. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these...
Page 416: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add Starter Switch Check ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 417: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but do not start the engine. Without Control System Check applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM CAUTION: Goodwrench dealer for service.
Page 418: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from...
Page 419: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in System Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Canada 89021186). number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic dealer.
Page 420 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Synthetic Axle Lubricant; use only Body Door Rear Axle GM Part No. 12378557 Hinge Pins, (Steerable) (in Canada 88901362). Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Do not add friction modiﬁer. and Linkage, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Folding Seats Canada 10953474).
Page 421: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number AC-Delco Part Number Oil Filter 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313349 A1518C Spark Plugs 12571164 41–985 Fuel Filter 25121792 GF626...
Page 422: 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 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 423 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 424 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 425 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 426: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with (French). the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 427: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the are committed to making sure you are completely toll-free telephone number or write them at the satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue following address: to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 428: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number • Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to including tips and videos and an electronic GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC’s...
Page 429: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 qualiﬁed applicants, can 1-800-263-3777 (English) reimburse you up to 1-800-263-7854 (French) $1,000 toward eligible 1-800-263-3830 aftermarket driver or...
Page 430: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be Assistance prompt) covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance covered by a warrantable failure.)
Page 431: Canadian Roadside Assistance
• Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership • Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and delivery experience, we and our participating dealers are...
Page 432: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy minimize your inconvenience by providing several rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle transportation options.
Page 433: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s...
Page 434: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check on-board systems do not record sounds, such as the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for conversation of vehicle occupants. information on its operations and data collection. To read this information, special equipment is needed Reporting Safety Defects and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
Page 435: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), Case Unit Repair Manual or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center This manual provides information on unit repair service P.O.
Page 436: 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 437 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-16 Air Conditioning ..........3-23 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ..7-9 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-36 All Overseas Locations ........7-5 Additional Program Information ......7-9 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-46 Additives, Fuel ..........
Page 438 Audio System(s) ..........3-64 Battery Warning Light ........3-35 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...... 3-85 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-38 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-87 Before You Go Off-Roading ......4-18 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-88 Brake Care of Your CDs ........
Page 439 CHANGE ENGINE OIL ........3-58 Check California Fuel ..........5-5 Engine Light ..........3-40 Canada ............7-5 Check Engine Light ......... 3-40 Canadian Owners ..........ii CHECK OIL LEVEL ......... 3-59 Canadian Roadside Assistance ......7-7 CHECK WASHER FLUID ......... 3-59 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 440 Chime Level Adjustment ........3-88 Coolant Cigarette Lighter ..........3-19 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-38 Cleaning Heater, Engine ..........2-20 Inside of Your Vehicle ........5-96 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-24 Outside of Your Vehicle ........ 5-99 Cooling System ..........5-28 Underbody Maintenance ......
Page 441 Driving Downhill ..........4-26 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice ....4-29 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-14 Driving in Water ..........4-30 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Driving On Grades .......... 4-67 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-25 Driving on Off-Road Hills ......... 4-22 Delayed Locking ..........
Page 442 Engine (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-88 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-10 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-7 Exhaust ............. 2-29 Flat Tire ............5-75 Fan Noise ..........5-34 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-76 Oil ............. 5-11 Fluid Overheating ..........5-25 Automatic Transmission ........ 5-18 Starting ............
Page 443 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ..........5-49 Gage Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-38 Marker Lamps ......... 5-55 Fuel ............3-45 Roof Marker Lamps ........5-52 Oil Pressure ..........3-43 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Speedometer ..........3-29 Heating ............
Page 444 Keys ............... 2-2 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ....5-26 If the Light is Flashing ........3-41 Lamps If the Light Is On Steady ......... 3-42 Exterior ............3-12 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......
Page 445 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-48 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving ..4-19 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-13 Locks Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Delayed Locking ........... 2-8 Using Your ........... 6-3 Door ............2-6 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Power Door ..........
Page 446 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ..........2-36 Navigation/Radio System ........3-79 Power Foldaway Mirrors ....... 2-34 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-18 Power Mirrors ..........2-34 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-15 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......... 5-25 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Owners, Canadian ..........
Page 447 Playing a Cassette Tape ........3-74 Radios (cont.) Playing a CD ..........3-77 CD Changer ..........3-82 Playing the Radio ........... 3-66 Navigation/Radio System ......3-79 Power Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-65 Accessory Outlets ........3-18 Rear Seat Audio .......... 3-80 Door Locks ..........
Page 448 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..........5-80 Safety Belt Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-77 Reminder Light ..........3-29 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-57 Safety Belts Replacing Brake System Parts ......5-40 Care of ............5-98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After Center Passenger Position ......
Page 449 Secondary Latch System ......... 5-92 Skidding ............4-17 Securing a Child Restraint Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....... 4-35 Center Rear Seat Position ......1-54 Spare Tire ............. 5-95 Designed for the LATCH System ....1-46 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ....... 5-114 Rear Outside Seat Position ......
Page 450 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-15 Towing Content Theft-Deterrent ........ 2-16 Recreational Vehicle ........4-48 ® Passlock ........... 2-17 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-58 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ........3-62 Your Vehicle ..........4-48 Tilt Wheel ............3-5 Traction Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-60 Manual Selectable Ride .........
Page 451 Underhood Fuse Block ........5-109 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-27 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-86 Warnings Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-71 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-57 United States ........... 7-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-4 ® Using HomeLink ...........
Page 452 When to Check Lubricant ......... 5-47 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-35 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-88 When to Inspect ..........5-16 XM™ Satellite Radio Service When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking (48 Contiguous US States) ....3-65, 3-86 on a Hill .............

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GMC Denali 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

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