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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-7
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Owner Manual
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-32
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-96
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47

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  • Page 1 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-84 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    ® If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited savant: diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and the CHEVROLET Emblem, Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
  • Page 5 Introduction : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-13 Navigation System ... 1-28 Passenger Sensing Driver Information System .
  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)
  • Page 9: Storage

    In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8-10. G. Infotainment on page 7-1. R. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. H. Instrument Panel Storage on See Turn and Lane-Change page 4-1. S. Automatic Transfer Case Signals on page 6-5.
  • Page 10 In Brief W. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8-1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8-4 (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-5 (If Equipped). X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped).
  • Page 11 In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium Version)
  • Page 12 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8-10. H. Infotainment on page 7-1. R. Horn on page 5-4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Exterior Lamp Controls on S. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change page 6-1. page 5-2. Signals on page 6-5.
  • Page 13: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief ® V. StabiliTrak System on Initial Drive page 9-56 (If Equipped). Information Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable This section provides a brief Throttle and Brake Pedal on overview about some of the page 9-23. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 14 In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-2. the following: Remote Vehicle Start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold If equipped, the engine can be until the parking lamps turn off.
  • Page 15 In Brief Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2-18 and Power Windows on page 2-18. Power Sliding Rear Window Base Trim For vehicles with power door locks: Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Other Models Similar : Press to lock the doors.
  • Page 16 1-10 In Brief See Retained Accessory Power Seat Adjustment Power Seats (RAP) on page 9-27. Manual Seats Press the switch to open the window. Pull the switch to close the window. The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat:...
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 See Power Seat Adjustment on Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the page 3-5. support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Lumbar Adjustment See Lumbar Adjustment on Manual Lumbar page 3-5. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the power lumbar support,...
  • Page 18: Memory Features

    1-12 In Brief 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
  • Page 19: Heated And Ventilated Seats

    In Brief 1-13 Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief Passenger Sensing Exterior Mirrors System Power Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to See Power Mirrors on page 2-14. deselect the mirror. Keep the selector switch in the See Power Mirrors on page 2-14. center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. If the vehicle has power folding mirrors: Manual Mirrors...
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief Manually pull out the mirror head to Park Tilt Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror extend it for better visibility when If the vehicle has the memory For vehicles with a manual rearview towing a trailer. See Trailer-Tow package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a mirror, push the tab forward for Mirrors on page 2-13.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
  • Page 24: Exterior Lighting

    1-18 In Brief For more information about interior There are four positions. lamps, see: : Turns off the automatic Dome Lamps on page 6-7. headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp Reading Lamps on page 6-8. control to the off position again to Instrument Panel Illumination turn the automatic headlamps or Control on page 6-7.
  • Page 25 In Brief 1-19 See: Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less Exterior Lamp Controls on frequent wipes. page 6-1 : Slow wipes. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-3 : Fast wipes. Fog Lamps on page 6-6 : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on...
  • Page 26: Climate Controls

    1-20 In Brief Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) A. Fan Control E. Outside Air B. Temperature Control Air Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Air Conditioning...
  • Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8-1 or B. Temperature Control Climate Control Systems (with C. Air Delivery Mode Control Heater Only) on page 8-4.
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the shift lever. To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the A. Driver and Passenger Power Button M (Manual Mode) position. The Temperature Controls Rear Window Defogger current range will display next to...
  • Page 29 In Brief 1-23 While using Range Selection Mode, Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-37. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving...
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case 2 (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This to Neutral only when towing the setting is used for driving in most vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle street and highway situations. Towing on page 10-89 or Trailer AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Towing on page 9-76.
  • Page 31: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-25 Vehicle Features : Turn to manually select radio stations or press to set the bass or Radio(s) treble. SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.
  • Page 32: Portable Audio Devices

    1-26 In Brief For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock variety of programming and Entertainment System (RSE) and commercial-free music, coast to To set the time and date: Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see coast, and in digital-quality sound. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) 1.
  • Page 33 In Brief 1-27 See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle and Using the USB Port in speakers only. Press again to turn Auxiliary Devices on page 7-33. the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ®...
  • Page 34: Cruise Control

    1-28 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is at the bottom of See Cruise Control on page 9-59. the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and Navigation System enables access to the...
  • Page 35 In Brief 1-29 Rear Vision : Press to display the : Press to set or reset certain odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, functions and to turn off or Camera (RVC) average economy, fuel used, timer, acknowledge messages on the DIC. If available, the RVC displays a view instantaneous economy and Active For more information, see Driver...
  • Page 36 1-30 In Brief See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on power outlets while the ignition is in involved, it may be helpful to have page 9-62. LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's another person assist with battery to run down. programming the transmitter. Power Outlets See Power Outlets on page 5-9.
  • Page 37 In Brief 1-31 Accessory Power (RAP) is active. The sunroof also has a roller On vehicles with a sunroof, the See Retained Accessory Power sunshade that can be used to block sunroof only operates when the (RAP) on page 9-27. the rays of the sun.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    1-32 In Brief When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and Press and release again to deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems. Maintenance The air deflector will retract when For more information, see the sunroof is closed. ®...
  • Page 39 In Brief 1-33 The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on may come on in cool weather when page 10-9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System the vehicle is first started, and then on most vehicles: E85 or FlexFuel turn off as the vehicle is driven.
  • Page 40: Onstar

    TTY Users (U.S. Only): conditions require. 1-888-889-2438 Keep vehicle tires properly Canada: 1-800-268-6800 inflated. New Chevrolet owners are Combine several trips into a automatically enrolled in the single trip. Roadside Assistance Program. Replace the vehicle's tires with See Roadside Assistance Program the same TPC Spec number on page 13-5.
  • Page 41: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-13 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to Remote Keyless Entry 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If enabled through the DIC, the turn RUN or is pressed again. The See Remote Vehicle Start on signal lamps flash twice to indicate ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for page 2-4 for additional information. unlocking has occurred.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will 1. Separate the transmitter with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE return after the key is turned to the flat, thin object, such as a flat BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY ON/RUN position.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn the ignition on and then Laws in some communities may 3. Immediately press and hold back off. restrict the use of remote starters. until the turn signal lamps flash. For example, some laws may The vehicle can be remote started If you cannot see the vehicle's require a person using the remote two separate times between driving...
  • Page 46: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks Warning (Continued) started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is Warning injuries or even death from an emission control system heat stroke.
  • Page 47: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 48: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the passenger side power door Doors lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and Rear Doors the key is in the ignition, all of the (Extended Cab) doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock.
  • Page 49: Tailgate Removal

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate down. Warning To shut the tailgate, firmly push it It is extremely dangerous to ride upward until it latches. on the tailgate, even when the After closing the tailgate, pull it back vehicle is operated at low speeds.
  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows To remove the tailgate: 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security open, lift the right edge of the This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 51: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 If the delayed locking feature is It activates only if you use the 3. Close the door and wait for the active, the alarm will not be power door lock switch or the RKE security light to go out. activated until all doors are transmitter.
  • Page 52 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically armed problem with the theft-deterrent See your dealer or a locksmith who when the key is removed from the system. Turn the ignition off and try can service PASS-Key III+ to get a ignition.
  • Page 53: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if Exterior Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors additional keys are to be and add-on convex mirror programmed. attachments could decrease mirror Convex Mirrors performance. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer Warning Trailer-Tow Mirrors...
  • Page 54: Power Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The lower portion of the mirror is Power Mirrors The mirrors may also include a convex. A convex mirror's surface is memory function that works with the curved to see more from the driver memory seats. See Memory Seats seat.
  • Page 55: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 2. Press one of the four arrows Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a located on the control pad to memory function that works with the move the mirror in the desired memory seats. See Memory Seats direction.
  • Page 56: Heated Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Folding Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors If equipped with manual folding For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory mirrors, push the mirror toward the package, the passenger and/or (Rear Window Defogger): vehicle.
  • Page 57: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at Rearview Mirror the bottom of the mirror. See a Manual Rearview Mirror dealer for more information about Adjustment OnStar and how to subscribe to it. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, Hold the rearview mirror in the See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
  • Page 58: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 59: Rear Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-down Windows Window Lockout Rear Windows The express-down feature allow the Power Sliding Rear Window driver and front passenger windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Push the switch down to the second detent, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
  • Page 60: Roof

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power sliding rear window Roof Vent: From the closed position, cannot be operated manually. press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof. To close the Sunroof (Extended Cab) Sun Visors sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch.
  • Page 61 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 closed position. To open the roof sealing area using a clean Vent: From the closed position, sunshade, press and unlatch it, and cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not press the rear of the passenger side roll it back.
  • Page 62 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
  • Page 63: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-37 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-19 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
  • Page 65: Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The rear seat has adjustable Seat Adjustment headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be Warning adjusted. Pull the headrest up to You can lose control of the raise it.
  • Page 66 Seats and Restraints Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
  • Page 67: Center Seat

    Seats and Restraints Reverse the steps to raise the Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power seatback. Push and pull on the Reclining Seatbacks under seatback to make sure the seatback Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-6. is locked in the upright position Lumbar Adjustment before driving.
  • Page 68: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the Warning (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Reclining Seatbacks seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the Warning safety belt properly.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. Warning The seatback will automatically fold forward. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden 2. To recline, move the seatback stop or crash.
  • Page 70: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback pedals, if equipped, to stored recliner, both outside mirrors, positions when entering the vehicle.
  • Page 71: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Seats and Restraints appropriate manual control for the If something has blocked the driver Warning (Continued) memory item that is not recalling for seat while recalling the exit position, two seconds. Try recalling the the recall may stop. Remove the the seat that insulates against memory position again by pressing obstruction;...
  • Page 72 3-10 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the the ignition is turned on. Press the highest setting. With each press of desired button to use the heated the button, the seat will change to seats after the vehicle is started. the next lower setting, and then to The lights on the heated seat the off setting.
  • Page 73: Rear Seats Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats To fold the seat: Warning 1. Pull up on the front of the seat Rear Seats (Extended cushion while pulling down on A safety belt that is improperly the release strap under the seat routed, not properly attached, Cab Full Bench) cushion.
  • Page 74: Safety Belts

    3-12 Seats and Restraints Make sure that nothing is on Safety Belts Warning (Continued) the seat. This section of the manual To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts cushion up.
  • Page 75: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
  • Page 76: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. If the vehicle is a regular cab, then These parts of the body are best all seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 78: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster right front passenger.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner...
  • Page 80 3-18 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
  • Page 81: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as and across the chest.
  • Page 82: Safety Belt Extender

    3-20 Seats and Restraints But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
  • Page 83: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 crash. They can rip apart under Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety impact forces. If a belt is torn or belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a frayed, get a new one right away. replaced.
  • Page 84: Airbag System

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel Warning...
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Warning Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured against, or very close to any or killed.
  • Page 86: Where Are The Airbags

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger airbag is Side Similar in the instrument panel on the passenger side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The driver airbag is in the middle of impact airbags for the driver and the steering wheel.
  • Page 87: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
  • Page 88 3-26 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to less than full deployment. For more different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear severe frontal impacts, full example: impacts, or in many side impacts. deployment occurs.
  • Page 89: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 the system's designed threshold rollover event, roof-rail airbag How Does an Airbag level. The threshold level can vary deployment is determined by the Restrain? with specific vehicle design. direction of the roll. In moderate to severe frontal or Roof-rail airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag near frontal collisions, even belted...
  • Page 90: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-28 Seats and Restraints full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag be some smoke and dust coming But airbags would not help in many...
  • Page 91: Airbag On-Off Switch

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. moderate crash, there may be The vehicle has a crash sensing concealed damage that could and diagnostic module which make it difficult to safely operate records information after a the vehicle.
  • Page 92 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have an Child age 1 to 12. A child from turning off the airbag and airbag off switch, it may have a age 1 to 12 must ride in the front allowing the passenger, even if passenger sensing system.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-31 To turn off the right front passenger Warning (Continued) airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the To help avoid injury to yourself or switch to the off position. others, have the vehicle serviced The word OFF or the off symbol will right away.
  • Page 94: Passenger Sensing

    3-32 Seats and Restraints To turn the right front passenger In addition, if the vehicle has a airbag on again, insert the ignition passenger sensing system for the key into the switch, push in, and right front passenger position, the move the switch to the on position.
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-33 OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will We recommend that children be Warning (Continued) be visible. See Passenger Airbag secured in a rear seat, including: an Status Indicator on page 5-19. infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 96 3-34 Seats and Restraints rear-facing child restraint should not anytime the system senses that a Warning be installed in the vehicle, even if person of adult size is sitting the airbag is off. properly in the right front If the airbag readiness light ever passenger seat.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-35 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. properly in the seat. If this happens, following the directions provided use the following steps to allow the The passenger sensing system by the child restraint system to detect that person and may or may not turn off the manufacturer and refer to enable the right front passenger...
  • Page 98: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-36 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is unoccupied seat. If this is not Warning pulled out all the way, the child desired, remove the object from restraint locking feature will be the seat. If the front outboard passenger engaged.
  • Page 99: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 keep the airbag system from of the seat fabric, could also Warning working properly. Changing or interfere with the operation of moving any parts of the front the passenger sensing system. For up to 10 seconds after the seats, safety belts, the airbag This could either prevent proper vehicle is turned off and the...
  • Page 100: Airbag System Check

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Q: What if I added a snow plow? manual. See Customer Where Are the Airbags? on Will it keep the airbags from Satisfaction Procedure on page 3-24. See your dealer for working properly? page 13-1. service. In addition, your dealer and the A: We have designed our airbag Replacing Airbag System...
  • Page 101: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that after the vehicle is started or comes come with the booster seat state the on when you are driving, the airbag weight and height limitations for that Older Children system may not work properly.
  • Page 102 3-40 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people wear safety belts?
  • Page 103: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer Warning (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children belt. The belt force would then be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 104 3-42 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front are purchased by the vehicle secured in an appropriate seat.
  • Page 105: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 The restraint manufacturer Child Restraint Systems Warning instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 106 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 107: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
  • Page 108 3-46 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Warning Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint to make sure it is restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag compatible with this vehicle.
  • Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 rear-facing child restraint should not Make sure that a LATCH-compatible Lower Anchors be installed in the vehicle, even if child restraint is properly installed the airbag is off. using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the Wherever a child restraint is restraint, following the instructions installed, be sure to secure the child...
  • Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether top tether are designed for use with Anchor Locations or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-49 For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the covers to assist you in locating the top tether anchors. Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
  • Page 112 3-50 Seats and Restraints Do not install a child restraint in the Be sure to read the instructions center seat position. See Securing following to properly install a child Child Restraints (Center Front Seat restraint using these loops. Position) on page 3-58 or Securing Do not secure a child restraint in a Child Restraints (Right Front Seat position without a top tether anchor...
  • Page 113: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing a Child Restraint Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System anchors in the crew and extended of the retractor to set the lock, cabs. Attaching more than one if the vehicle has one, after the Warning child restraint to a single anchor child restraint has been installed.
  • Page 114 3-52 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.3. Remove the cover to installation of child restraints easier. expose the anchor. When using lower anchors, do not 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten use the vehicle's safety belts. the top tether according to Instead use the vehicle's anchors your child restraint and child restraint attachments to...
  • Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2. See Securing Child Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Models 2. If the child restraint manufacturer (Center Front Seat Position) on recommends that the top tether 1. Attach and tighten the lower page 3-58 or Securing Child be attached, attach and tighten attachments to the lower Restraints (Right Front Seat...
  • Page 116 3-54 Seats and Restraints restraint post, and 2.3. When using a child restraint under the center with a top tether in the rear shoulder belt (C). passenger position: Attach the top Raise the headrest tether (B) to the top or head restraint. tether Route the top anchor (loop) (D) at...
  • Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 2.4. Tighten the top tether when Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints and as the child restraint Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) manufacturer's instructions say. When securing a child restraint in a Warning rear seating position, study the When the top tether is instructions that came with the child tightened, the anchor (loop)
  • Page 118 3-56 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
  • Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-57 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-47 for more information.
  • Page 120: Position)

    3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child Position) Position) restraint can be seriously injured With Passenger Sensing or killed if the right front Warning System passenger airbag inflates.
  • Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-59 If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. fail-safe. No one can guarantee System) on page 3-47 for how and When the passenger sensing that an airbag will not deploy...
  • Page 122 3-60 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
  • Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed A label on the sun visor says, rear seat and the child restraint and the on indicator is lit, see If the Never put a rear-facing child seat in has a top tether, follow the child On Indicator is Lit for a Child...
  • Page 124 3-62 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH guarantee that an airbag will not passenger airbag could inflate System) on page 3-47 for how and deploy under some unusual even though the airbag on-off where to install the child restraint...
  • Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-63 You will be using the lap-shoulder or around the restraint. The child belt to secure the child restraint in restraint instructions will show this position. Follow the instructions you how. that came with the child restraint. 1.
  • Page 126 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a the child restraint from the vehicle rear seat and your child restraint unless the person who will be sitting has a top tether, follow the child there is a member of a passenger restraint manufacturer's airbag risk group.
  • Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Never put a rear-facing child where to install the child restraint 2. Put the child restraint on restraint in the right front passenger using LATCH. If you secure a child the seat. seat. Here is why: restraint using a safety belt and it 3.
  • Page 128 3-66 Seats and Restraints 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-47 for more information.
  • Page 129: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments If equipped, there are cupholders on the center console and the rear of Storage Compartments the center console, also in the rear Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 seat armrest. Glove Box .
  • Page 130: Center Console Storage

    Storage Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area. Raise the upper storage bin, then pull the lever (B) up to access the lower storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-15 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-15 Center (DIC) .
  • Page 132: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-44 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Vehicle Reminder while driving. Messages ....5-45 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Washer Fluid Messages .
  • Page 133 Instruments and Controls ® an iPod or USB device. Press to Navigating an iPod or USB Device 2. Press and release reject an incoming call, or end a on the Main Audio Screen to scroll up or down the list, then current call.
  • Page 134: Horn

    Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
  • Page 135: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push the between the earth's magnetic north Turn the band up for more frequent paddle marked with the windshield and true geographic north. If the wipes or down for less frequent washer symbol at the top of the compass is not set to the zone wipes.
  • Page 136 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or variance zone is displayed. cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic 5.
  • Page 137: Clock

    Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock time, or wait until the flashing stops after five seconds and the button until PRESS AM-FM Radio and AM FM current time displayed CALIBRATE COMPASS Radio with CD Player automatically sets. displays.
  • Page 138 Instruments and Controls Turn the knob clockwise. MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Player 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: To set the time and date: Press the SEEK button.
  • Page 139: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Power Outlets power outlets while the ignition is in vehicle or adapter fuses. If a LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's problem is experienced, see your Accessory power outlets can be battery to run down. dealer. used to plug in electrical equipment, When adding electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 Warning...
  • Page 140: Ashtrays

    5-10 Instruments and Controls element, or a fuse could be Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there blown. Do not hold a cigarette could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and lighter in while it is heating. function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Ashtrays...
  • Page 141: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base and Heavy Duty Similar.
  • Page 142: Speedometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX turned on. See Driver Information Tachometer ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Center (DIC) on page 5-28 for more The tachometer displays the engine Diesel Supplement for more information. speed in revolutions per minute information.
  • Page 143: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge gauge shows how much fuel the indicated. For example, the vehicle has left in the tank. gauge may have indicated the An arrow on the fuel gauge tank was half full, but it actually...
  • Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-40 and Gauge Engine Oil on page 10-6. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine.
  • Page 145: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on page 10-20. Temperature Gauge Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a This gauge indicates the battery majority of the operation, the gauge voltage when the ignition is reads 100°C (210°F) or less.
  • Page 146: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-16 Instruments and Controls normal. If the vehicle is operating Readings outside the normal the driver remains or becomes outside the normal operating range, operating range indicate a possible unbuckled while the vehicle is the charging system light comes on. problem in the electrical system.
  • Page 147: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-22. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
  • Page 148 5-18 Instruments and Controls When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch in the glove box, the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off.
  • Page 149: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If, after several seconds, both status Warning Warning indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a If the right front passenger airbag If the airbag readiness light ever problem with the lights or the airbag is turned off for a person who is comes on and stays on, it means...
  • Page 150: Charging System Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls In addition, if the vehicle has a or either the on or off symbol to let Warning (Continued) passenger sensing system for the you know the status of the right front right front passenger position, the passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 151: Malfunction

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 The light should go out once the on when the vehicle is placed in Notice: If the vehicle is engine starts. If it stays on, ON/RUN, as a check to show it is continually driven with this light or comes on while driving, there working.
  • Page 152 5-22 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Light Flashing: A misfire condition Diagnosis and service might be has been detected.
  • Page 153: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 happen if the 12-volt battery has vehicle. For normal braking recently been replaced or run performance, both circuits need to down. The diagnostic system is be working. designed to evaluate critical If the warning light comes on and a emission control systems during chime sounds, there could be a normal driving.
  • Page 154: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning Warning light is also on, the vehicle does not (ABS) Warning Light have antilock brakes and there is a The brake system might not be problem with the regular brakes. working properly if the brake See Brake System Warning Light on system warning light is on.
  • Page 155: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-40 If it does not, have the vehicle Traction Control System for more information. serviced by your dealer. If the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light system is working normally, the Tow/Haul Mode Light indicator light then goes off.
  • Page 156: Tire Pressure Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls If the light flashes while driving, this possible, and inflate the tires to the covered by the vehicle warranty. means that StabiliTrak or TCS is pressure value shown on the Tire Check the oil level as soon as assisting in controlling the vehicle.
  • Page 157: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-10. High-Beam On Light This light, under the fuel gauge, The security light should come on comes on briefly while the engine is briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 158: Front Fog Lamp Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about For vehicles with fog lamps, this For vehicles equipped with cruise this vehicle.
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-29 not have DIC buttons, the trip DIC Buttons The temperature will be shown in °C odometer reset stem can be used to or °F depending on the units access some of the menu items. selected. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and (Vehicle Information): Press vehicle system information, and this button to display the oil life,...
  • Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show 8 km zero by pressing the set/reset (5 miles). As the vehicle begins Buttons) button while the trip odometer is moving, the display will then (Trip/Fuel): Press this button displayed.
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 fuel economies. Generally, freeway Speedometer To reset the timer to zero, press and driving produces better fuel hold the set/reset button while The speedometer shows how fast economy than city driving. Fuel TIMER is displayed. the vehicle is moving in either range cannot be reset.
  • Page 162 5-32 Instruments and Controls An Active Fuel Management estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset indicator displays on the right side life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change. of the DIC, while INST ECON REMAINING on the display, that To reset the engine oil life system, displays on the left side.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-33 information button again until the TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Oil Pressure DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa gain setting. This setting can be This display shows the oil pressure (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds a trailer connected or disconnected.
  • Page 164 5-34 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem The trip odometer has a feature Language called the retro-active reset. This Menu Items (with DIC Buttons) This display allows you to select the can be used to set the trip odometer language in which the DIC Use the trip odometer reset stem to to the number of miles (kilometers)
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This To display the ENGINE HOURS, through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or languages.
  • Page 166 5-36 Instruments and Controls Transmission Temperature To adjust trailer gain see Integrated Compass Zone Setting Trailer Brake Control System under Press the trip odometer reset stem This display allows for setting the Towing Equipment on page 9-84 for until TRANS TEMP displays. This compass zone.
  • Page 167: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 When the remaining oil life is low, Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display. indicate the status of the vehicle or See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to...
  • Page 168: Brake System Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls battery. Turn off all unnecessary vehicle and check for the message See Integrated Trailer Brake accessories. Have the electrical on the DIC display. If the message Control System under Towing system checked as soon as is still displayed or appears again Equipment on page 9-84 for more possible.
  • Page 169: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN the door for obstructions, and close normal, the air conditioning the door again. Check to see if the compressor turns back on. You can (Crew Cab) message still appears on the DIC. continue to drive your vehicle.
  • Page 170: Engine Oil Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls and turn off the vehicle as soon as it and allow the vehicle to idle until it Engine Power Messages is safe to do so to avoid severe cools down. See Engine Coolant ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED damage.
  • Page 171: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL may sound if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote Refuel as soon as possible.
  • Page 172: Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak not use this system to help you...
  • Page 173: Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as Starting the Vehicle display when the stability control the conditions that caused the Messages has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no There are several conditions that longer present.
  • Page 174: Transmission Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls comes on and stays on, there may tire. The low tire pressure warning See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-37, be a problem with the TPMS. See light will also come on. See Tire Automatic Transmission on your dealer.
  • Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE This message displays and a chime If the disconnect occurs while may sound if the transmission fluid the vehicle is moving, this If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with message stays on until the this message may display if a the transmission fluid temperature...
  • Page 176: Vehicle Personalization

    5-46 Instruments and Controls ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when ice FLUID conditions are possible. Vehicle Personalization This message displays when the TRAILER CONNECTED (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir On vehicles with the Integrated The vehicle may have customization...
  • Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To change customization Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be preferences, use the following made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN procedure. setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 178 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until automatically unlock. See Automatic NO CHANGE: No change will be AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the Door Locks on page 2-7 for more made to this feature. The current DIC display. Press the set/reset information.
  • Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select if the DIC display. Press the set/reset display.
  • Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-51 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER MIRROR: The driver System Operation on page 2-2 for made to this feature. The current outside mirror will be tilted down more information. setting will remain. when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 182 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
  • Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. Press the customization button until Press the customization button until On some vehicles with the REMOTE START appears on the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on adjustable throttle and brake pedal DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display.
  • Page 184: Universal Remote System

    5-54 Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote Do not use this system with any customization button again will garage door opener that does not System return you to the beginning of the have the stop and reverse feature. feature settings menu.
  • Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Park the vehicle outside of the To program up to three devices: 3. Immediately return to the garage when programming a garage vehicle. Press and hold the 1. From inside the vehicle, press door. Be sure that people and Universal Home Remote button the two outside buttons at the objects are clear of the garage door...
  • Page 186 5-56 Instruments and Controls different function button in Step 3 Programming a garage door opener To program up to three devices: than what was used for the garage involves time-sensitive actions, so 1. To verify that the garage door door opener. read the entire procedure before opener is a Fixed Code unit, starting.
  • Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-57 The garage door opener receiver 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch (motor head unit) could also settings from left to right as have a row of dip switches that follows: can be used when programming When a switch is in the up the Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 188 5-58 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink door moves. The indicator light firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting above the selected button the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's should slowly blink.
  • Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Operation Universal Home Remote device: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold the two outside button for at least half of a second. buttons at the same time for The indicator light will come on approximately 20 seconds, until...
  • Page 190 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 191: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
  • Page 192: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting Roof Marker Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Push the turn signal lever toward (If Equipped) turns on the headlamps at normal the instrument panel to change the brightness, together with the headlamps from low beam to (Headlamps): Turns on the following: high beam.
  • Page 193: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting instrument cluster will come on. When it begins to get dark, the Release the lever to return to automatic headlamp system normal operation. switches from DRL to the headlamps. Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior Lamps (DRL) lamp control to the off position and When the high beams are on, this...
  • Page 194 Lighting headlamp system are only affected If the vehicle is not equipped with when the light sensor detects a DIC buttons, exit lighting is change in lighting lasting longer automatic. When it is dark enough than the delay. outside, the exterior lamps remain on for 30 seconds after the ignition If the vehicle is started in a dark is moved from ON/RUN to...
  • Page 195: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the Move the exterior lamp control to Signals lever. to disable this feature. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released.
  • Page 196: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed When the wiring is connected to an to high beam, the fog lamps also go auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, off. When the high-beam headlamps pressing the bottom of the button are turned off, the fog lamps will will activate the lamp and illuminate come on again.
  • Page 197: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is The cargo lamps come on by Instrument Panel located next to the exterior lamps turning the instrument panel control. brightness control knob to the Illumination Control farthest clockwise position.
  • Page 198: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended For vehicles with reading lamps, life of the battery. Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead When the battery's state of charge console.
  • Page 199: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting climate control fan at high speed, Battery Power Protection heated seats, engine cooling fans, This feature shuts off the dome and trailer loads, and loads plugged into reading lamps, if they are left on for accessory power outlets. more than 10 minutes after the EPM works to prevent excessive ignition is turned off.
  • Page 200 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 201 Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-38 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-47 Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to Introduction...
  • Page 202: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the See Retained Accessory Power road while driving, do the following (RAP) on page 9-27 for more while the vehicle is parked: information. Become familiar with the Navigation/Radio System operation and controls of the For vehicles with a navigation radio audio system.
  • Page 203: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)

    Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble. Turn to manually select radio stations. D. BAND Press to scroll through the available bands AM, FM, or XM if equipped. SEEK Seeks the previous station. SEEK Seeks the next station.
  • Page 204 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Fade/Balance) Press to set the fade and balance. Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) B. FAV (Favorites Pages) (Information) Press to scroll through the Press to show information favorite pages.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System C. MENU BAND O. CD/AUX Press to open the tone Press to scroll through the Press to scroll through menu to adjust the bass, available bands AM, FM, selecting the CD or a midrange, treble, fade, and or XM if equipped. auxiliary device.
  • Page 206 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings.
  • Page 207: Operation

    Infotainment System CAT (Category) Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD REV (Reverse) radio may have a Rear Seat Press to display a list of Press to and hold to go Entertainment (RSE) system. See XM categories. backward fast through a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) track.
  • Page 208 Infotainment System To activate SCV: 2. To adjust the setting, do one of (Information) (AM-FM Radio and the following: AM-FM Radio with CD): Press to 1. Set the radio volume to the switch the display between the radio desired level. Turn the knob.
  • Page 209 Infotainment System ® Setting the Tone (Bass/ Press the FWD, If the radio has a Bose audio system, the EQ settings are either Midrange/Treble) (All Except REV. MANUAL or TALK. AM-FM Radio and Radio If a station's frequency is weak or if with CD) Adjusting the Speakers there is static, decrease the treble.
  • Page 210: Am-Fm Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio press the knob for more than AM-FM Radio with CD) two seconds. Radio Data System (RDS) If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To turned on, the radio disables FADE...
  • Page 211: Storing Radio Stations

    Infotainment System 7-11 display and artist information Storing Radio Stations SEEK: Press to seek the next displays on the bottom line. When radio station. Press and hold for a Drivers are encouraged to store the information is not available, NO few seconds until a beep sounds to radio station while the vehicle is INFO displays.
  • Page 212: Satellite Radio

    7-12 Infotainment System Setting Preset Stations The number of favorites pages can provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio be set up using the MENU button. has a wide variety of programming To store presets: To set up the number of favorites and commercial-free music, 1.
  • Page 213 Infotainment System 7-13 Finding a Channel Finding a Category (CAT) Press SEEK or SEEK. Station BAND: Press to switch between 3. To exit the category search AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. mode, press the FAV button or To find XM channels in a category: BAND button to display the (Tune): Turn to manually select 1.
  • Page 214 7-14 Infotainment System Storing SiriusXM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six SiriusXM Radio Messages softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to SiriusXM channels while the vehicle Channels): These channels, or any store additional radio stations.
  • Page 215: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-15 Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is blocked or cannot be received with The SiriusXM subscription needs to received when tuned to channel 0, your SiriusXM subscription package. be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at there could be a receiver fault.
  • Page 216: Fixed Mast Antenna

    7-16 Infotainment System ® interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Fixed Mast Antenna item from the accessory power Service The fixed mast antenna can outlet. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service withstand most car washes without gives digital radio reception from being damaged as long as it is coast to coast in the 48 contiguous securely attached to the base.
  • Page 217: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-17 Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see CD Player...
  • Page 218 7-18 Infotainment System 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD When a CD is inserted, the CD partway into the slot, label side symbol displays on the left side of Player) up. The player pulls the CD in. the radio display.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-19 For the Radio with CD (MP3) and (Information): Press to display REV (Fast Reverse): Press Radio with USB and CD (MP3): additional text information related to and hold to reverse playback quickly the current song. If information is within a track.
  • Page 220 7-20 Infotainment System MP3 Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The Radio with CD (MP3), Radio The radio supports: accessed in the following order: with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) Up to 50 folders.
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-21 File System and Naming Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls displays on the bottom line. When file extension and are stored on a information is not available, NO The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by INFO displays.
  • Page 222 7-22 Infotainment System 2. Press the softkey positioned To listen to files by another artist, (Previous Folder): Press under the RDM tab until Random press the softkey located below the softkey below the tab to Current Disc displays to play either arrow tab.
  • Page 223 Infotainment System 7-23 The label is caught in the CD alphabetical order on the CD and If a label is added to a player. begins playing MP3s from that CD, more than one CD is inserted album. into the slot at a time, or an If the CD is not playing correctly, for attempt is made to play scratched any other reason, try a known...
  • Page 224: Audio Output

    7-24 Infotainment System disc. If the surface of a disc is Front seat passengers can listen to Inserting a Disc damaged, such as cracked, broken, the radio (AM, FM, or XM if Insert a disc partway into either slot, or scratched, the disc does not play equipped) by pressing the BAND label side up.
  • Page 225 Infotainment System 7-25 If loading and reading of a disc When a CD is inserted, the text tab If a front auxiliary device is cannot be completed, due to DVD or CD symbol displays on the connected, the DVD/CD AUX button unknown format, etc., and the disc left side of the radio display.
  • Page 226 7-26 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both (Tune): Turn to select tracks on tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the disc that is currently playing. sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-27 Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl recorded without folders or playlists. track of the last playlist has extension. When displaying the name of the played, play continues from the folder, the radio displays ROOT. first track of the first playlist. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.
  • Page 228 7-28 Infotainment System Track names longer than (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA (Next Folder): Press the 32 characters or 4 pages are files. softkey below the tab to go to shortened. Parts of words on the the first track in the next folder. SEEK: Press to go to the start of last page of text and the extension the track, if more than five seconds...
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-29 shown on the second line of the that album have played, the player DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD display. Once all songs by that artist moves to the next album in +R/RW media, along with MP3 and are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and WMA formats.
  • Page 230 7-30 Infotainment System Loading a disc into the system, auxiliary input device; see Auxiliary (Power): Press to turn the radio depending on media type and Devices on page 7-33 for more on or off. Turn clockwise or format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds information.
  • Page 231 Infotainment System 7-31 not work when the DVD is playing Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V If the DVD still does not play, refer the copyright information or the (Video) to the on-screen instructions, previews. if available. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tab SEEK: Press to go to the next (Stop): Press to stop playing,...
  • Page 232 7-32 Infotainment System The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause It must be manually turned on by navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing the rear seat occupant through the menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control power button.
  • Page 233: Cd/Dvd Player

    Infotainment System 7-33 twice on the remote control, the disc Player Error: This message displays an error message, write it resumes playing at the beginning of displays if there are disc load or down and provide it to your dealer the disc.
  • Page 234 7-34 Infotainment System the radio CD/AUX button to begin player. If a portable audio player is Video (A/V) Jacks under Rear Seat playing audio from the device over not connected, No Input Device Entertainment (RSE) System on the vehicle speakers. Found displays.
  • Page 235 Infotainment System 7-35 ® iPod classic Files with an .mp3 or .wma file appears on the radio display. The extension iPod music appears on the radio s Not all iPods and USB drives are display and begins playing. compatible with the USB port. AAC files stored on an iPod The iPod charges while it is Make sure the iPod has the latest...
  • Page 236 7-36 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the start of (Folder View): Press the USB Storage Device or iPod the track, if more than 10 seconds softkey below to view the have played. Press and hold or contents of the current folder on the The five softkeys below the radio press multiple times to continue...
  • Page 237 Infotainment System 7-37 Third softkey, 5% through the list Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: Fourth softkey, 10% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and...
  • Page 238: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

    7-38 Infotainment System Rear Seat within the operating range. The (Shuffle Off): Press the operating range for the RSE system softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below off. This is the default mode when a 60°C (140°F).
  • Page 239 Infotainment System 7-39 returns from where it was previously E. Power indicator light Infrared transmitters are located at left and the padlock icon disappears the rear of the overhead console. The RSE includes two 2-channel from the radio display. The headphones shut off wireless headphones that are automatically to save the battery Parental Control can also be turned...
  • Page 240 7-40 Infotainment System Do not store the 2. Replace the two batteries in the Yellow: Video Input headphones in heat or direct compartment. Make sure that White: Left Audio Input sunlight. This could damage the they are installed correctly, using Red: Right Audio Input headphones and repairs will not the diagram on the inside of the...
  • Page 241 Infotainment System 7-41 (auxiliary) button on the remote The DVD player is capable of 2. Use the remote control control switches the video screen outputting audio to the wired (navigation) arrows and from the DVD player mode to the headphone jacks on the RSA (enter) button to use the auxiliary device.
  • Page 242 7-42 Infotainment System 2. Move the screen to the desired Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight position. could also affect the function of the remote control. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD position.
  • Page 243 Infotainment System 7-43 Remote Control Buttons While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted (Power): Press this button to the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
  • Page 244 7-44 Infotainment System (Fast Reverse): Press this (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press button to quickly reverse the DVD or turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine.
  • Page 245 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
  • Page 246 7-46 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
  • Page 247: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Infotainment System 7-47 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled (if available), located on the front by both the RSA and the front radio. audio system. Turn the iPod on, When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at then choose the front auxiliary input use only a clean cloth dampened one time.
  • Page 248 7-48 Infotainment System While a DVD video menu is being While a disc is playing in the CD or (Seek): When listening to FM, displayed, press either seek arrow DVD changer, press this button to AM, or XM (if equipped), press to perform a cursor up or down on select the next disc, if multiple discs the seek arrows to go to the...
  • Page 249: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-49 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information. receive phone calls.
  • Page 250 7-50 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
  • Page 251 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
  • Page 252 7-52 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
  • Page 253 Infotainment System 7-53 Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call After each digit is entered, the Command system repeats back the digit it The list command will list all stored heard followed by a tone. numbers and name tags. 1.
  • Page 254 7-54 Infotainment System Using the Re-dial Command Press again to return to Ending a Call the original call. 1. Press and hold Press to end a call. To ignore the incoming call, no two seconds. Muting a Call action is required. 2.
  • Page 255 Infotainment System 7-55 Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
  • Page 256: Trademarks And License Agreements

    7-56 Infotainment System Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 257: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Air Conditioning) ... . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) .
  • Page 258 Climate Controls be used with all modes, but it (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defog): This mode clears the cannot be used with the or counterclockwise to increase or windows of fog or moisture. Air is recirculation mode. decrease the fan speed. Turn the directed to the windshield, floor knob all the way counterclockwise outlets, and side window vents.
  • Page 259 Climate Controls 10 minutes after the button is (Air Conditioning): Press to pressed, unless the ignition is turn the air conditioning system on turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or or off. An indicator light comes on to LOCK/OFF. The defogger can also show that the air conditioning is on.
  • Page 260 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled. increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes.
  • Page 261: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with more quickly. Air is directed to the this system. windshield and the side window vents, with some air directed to the floor vents.
  • Page 262 Climate Controls turned off. This is possible since Automatic Operation (On/Off): Press to turn the outside air always flows through the climate control system on or off. AUTO (Automatic): When system as the vehicle is moving Outside air still enters the vehicle, automatic operation is active, the forward unless it is set to and is directed to the floor.
  • Page 263 Climate Controls help quickly cool down the air sensor regulates air temperature (Air Delivery Mode Control): inside the vehicle. The light on based on sun load. For more Press these buttons to change the the button comes on in information on the solar sensor, see direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
  • Page 264 Climate Controls second row floor outlets. In this The passenger temperature control temperature which is too cool for air mode, the system automatically cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning to be effective, the air selects outside air. mode. If the PASS button is conditioning light turns off to show pressed, the button indicator flashes that the air conditioning mode has...
  • Page 265 Climate Controls on and off when this happens. lines in the rear glass. These (Outside Air): Press to turn the Automatic operation can be actions may damage the rear outside air mode on. An indicator overridden manually. defogger. Repairs would not be light on the button comes on to covered by your warranty.
  • Page 266 8-10 Climate Controls The solar sensor, located in the front of the vehicle could cause a Air Vents defrost grille in the middle of the false reading in the displayed Use the air outlets located in the instrument panel, monitors the solar temperature.
  • Page 267: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-25 Brakes Fast Idle System ... . . 9-27 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
  • Page 268: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat E85 or FlexFuel ....9-70 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-71 distractions.
  • Page 269: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 270: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery vehicle is being driven, brake Take curves at a reasonable normally but do not pump the speed. brakes. Doing so could make the Reduce speed before entering a pedal harder to push down.
  • Page 271: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 272 Driving and Operating To gain more ground clearance if Warning Warning (Continued) needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area When driving off-road, bouncing air dam. as far forward and as low as and quick changes in direction Notice: Operating the vehicle for possible.
  • Page 273: Driving On Hills

    Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift an automatic If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud vehicle could fall through the ice; with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the lower the you and your passengers could...
  • Page 276: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not drive through cause glazing and uneven braking. Warning standing water if it is deep Check the body structure, steering, enough to cover the wheel hubs, suspension, wheels, tires, and Wet brakes can cause crashes. axles or exhaust pipe.
  • Page 277: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Turn off cruise control. Check all fluid levels and brakes, Hydroplaning tires, cooling system, and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission. can build up under the vehicle's Shift to a lower gear when going Always be alert and pay attention to tires so they actually ride on the down steep or long hills.
  • Page 278: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when Warning (Continued) on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-52. they would not work well. You Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on would then have poor braking or or ice between the tires and the...
  • Page 279: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-13 Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) mirror. arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Warning pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument...
  • Page 280 9-14 Driving and Operating wear, wait until the wheels stop Warning spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while If the vehicle's tires spin at high shifting, and press lightly on the speed, they can explode, and you accelerator pedal when the or others could be injured.
  • Page 281: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits open, you will find the label Warning (Continued) attached below the door lock It is very important to know how post (striker). The tire and vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can loading information label shows cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 282 9-16 Driving and Operating the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs.
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
  • Page 284 9-18 Driving and Operating Rating (GVWR). The GVWR calculate it? under Adding a Warning (Continued) includes the weight of the Snow Plow or Similar Equipment vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and on page 9-96. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). cargo. This can cause systems to Warning break and change the way the The Certification/Tire label also...
  • Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-19 else they go as fast as the When using this upper load Warning (Continued) vehicle goes. If you have to stop platform, be sure the load is or turn quickly, or if there is a securely tied down to prevent it When you carry something crash, they will keep going.
  • Page 286: Truck-Camper Loading

    9-20 Driving and Operating carry inside your vehicle. Be Structural members (A) and (B) are Maximum included in the pick-up box design. sure to weigh your vehicle * Equipment Weight Additional accessories should use before you buy and install the these load points.
  • Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-21 Your dealer can help make a Refer to the Truck-Camper Here is an example of proper good vehicle-camper match and Loading Information label in the truck and camper match: help determine the Cargo glove box for dimensions A and Weight Rating (CWR).
  • Page 288: Starting And Operating

    9-22 Driving and Operating of camper cargo, and the weight and on the rear wheels Starting and of passengers in the camper. separately to determine axle Operating The total cargo load should not loads. Individual axle loads exceed the truck's cargo weight should not exceed either of the New Vehicle Break-In rating, and the camper's center...
  • Page 289: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-23 breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9-76 for the trailer The control used to adjust the towing capabilities of the pedals is located on the instrument vehicle and more panel below the climate control...
  • Page 290 9-24 Driving and Operating will remain active. See Retained If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning Accessory Power (RAP) on emergency: page 9-27 for more information. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while This position locks the ignition.
  • Page 291: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-25 B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This is the position that Automatic Transmission position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key.
  • Page 292 9-26 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure damage, this system also 2. If the engine does not start after prevents cranking if the engine 5-10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine cold weather (below 18°C or pedal, turn the ignition key to cranking can be stopped by 0°F), it could be flooded with too...
  • Page 293: Fast Idle System

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Fast Idle System When the fast idle is active, the Retained Accessory Driver Information Center (DIC) will Power (RAP) If equipped, this feature is available display FAST IDLE ON. only with cruise control. The manual The following vehicle accessories One of the following actions will turn fast idle switch is operated using the can be used for up to 10 minutes...
  • Page 294: Shifting Into Park

    9-28 Driving and Operating engine heater should be plugged in Shifting Into Park Warning at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the Warning Plugging the cord into an plug-end of the cord may exist ungrounded outlet could cause an which will prevent engine coolant It can be dangerous to get out of electrical shock.
  • Page 295: Torque Lock

    Driving and Operating 9-29 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then can move the shift lever away from Warning (Continued) set the parking brake. P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the See Parking Brake on if the shift lever is not fully in shift lever was not fully locked into page 9-54.
  • Page 296: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-30 Driving and Operating in the transmission. You will then be If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking (Manual able to pull the shift lever out of battery or a battery with low voltage, Transmission) P (Park). try charging or jump starting the battery.
  • Page 297: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking over Things When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust as cruising at a constant vehicle That Burn speed, the system will operate in Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the Warning vehicle to achieve better fuel Engine exhaust contains carbon economy.
  • Page 298: Automatic Transmission

    9-32 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the Vehicles with an automatic in the vehicle body from engine running. transmission have an electronic shift damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine position indicator within the...
  • Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-33 increase in the effort to shift out of Warning P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9-28 for If you have four-wheel drive, the more information. vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P (Park) Warning...
  • Page 300 9-34 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission wheels. To restart when you are fuel economy.
  • Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-35 vehicle is being used, such as with 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic a heavy load or when temperature for normal driving. It reduces vehicle 4-Speed transmission this position changes. During this adaptive shift speed more than D (Drive) without reduces vehicle speed even more control process, shifting might feel...
  • Page 302: Manual Mode

    9-36 Driving and Operating Notice: Spinning the tires or To disable or enable Normal Mode vehicle's transmission and vehicle holding the vehicle in one place Grade Braking within the current speed while driving down hill or on a hill using only the ignition key cycle, press and hold towing a trailer by letting you select accelerator pedal may damage...
  • Page 303: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-37 the plus/minus button located on the Low Traction Mode Tow/Haul Mode steering column lever is used to If the vehicle has the Allison change to the gear. Transmission, a 4-Speed automatic Grade Braking is not available when transmission, or the Hydra-Matic Range Selection Mode is active.
  • Page 304: Manual Transmission

    9-38 Driving and Operating The selector button is located on the on downhill grades by using the Manual Transmission end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/ engine and transmission to slow the Haul Mode on and off by pressing vehicle.
  • Page 305: Shift Speeds

    Driving and Operating 9-39 You can shift into 1 (First) when you R (Reverse): To back up, press the Shift Speeds are going less than 30 km/h clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, (20 mph). If you have come to a shift into R (Reverse).
  • Page 306: Drive Systems

    9-40 Driving and Operating ® Drive Systems If the vehicle has StabiliTrak The transfer case shift lever is on shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low the floor to the right of the driver. will turn Traction Control and Use this lever to shift into and out of Four-Wheel Drive ®...
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-41 ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak Recommended Transfer Case Settings shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low Transfer Case Settings will turn Traction Control and Driving Conditions ® StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak System on page 9-56. Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-89 or Towing the Vehicle on...
  • Page 308 9-42 Driving and Operating While in Four-Wheel High or roads or in most off-road situations. Warning Four-Wheel Drive Low you This setting also engages the front may experience reduced fuel axle to help drive your vehicle. This Shifting the transfer case to economy.
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-43 Shift the transfer case lever in Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive case, and may cause the gears to one continuous motion into Low with the vehicle at a stop grind. To avoid causing either the Four-Wheel Drive High may be more difficult.
  • Page 310 9-44 Driving and Operating Shifting In or Out of Neutral Electronic Transfer Case 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle, set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission into N (Neutral). Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into or out of the N (Neutral) position.
  • Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-45 as on snowy or icy roads or in most Recommended Transfer Case Settings off-road situations. This setting also Transfer Case Settings engages the front axle to help drive Driving Conditions the vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow.
  • Page 312 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light Warning Drive High to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to in gear. Drive High position. This can be N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle done at any speed, except when Notice: Shifting the transmission...
  • Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-47 30 seconds the transfer case will Notice: Shifting the transmission less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the shift to Four-Wheel Drive into gear before the requested transmission in N (Neutral), attempt High mode. With the vehicle moving mode indicator light has stopped the shift again.
  • Page 314 9-48 Driving and Operating N (Neutral) light will come on 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with This will protect the transfer case when the transfer case shift to the engine off, and shift the from possible damage and will only N (Neutral) is complete.
  • Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-49 ® You can choose among five driving front axle is engaged, but the If the vehicle has StabiliTrak settings: vehicle's power is sent only to the shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low front and rear wheels automatically will turn Traction Control and Indicator lights in the dial show ®...
  • Page 316 9-50 Driving and Operating If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel transfer case. To help avoid message stays on, you should take Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait the vehicle to your dealer for for the mode indicator lights to When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
  • Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-51 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to Shifting into Neutral Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the To shift the transfer case to transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit 1.
  • Page 318: Antilock Brake

    9-52 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, make 3. Turn the transfer case dial to Brakes sure that the transfer case is in Two-Wheel Drive High, N (Neutral) by shifting the Four-Wheel Drive High, Antilock Brake transmission to R (Reverse) for or AUTO.
  • Page 319: Using Abs

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Along with ABS, the vehicle has a As the brakes are applied, the and hold it down, might be the Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) computer keeps receiving updates wrong thing to do. The wheels can system. If there is a DRP problem, on wheel speed and controls stop rolling.
  • Page 320: Parking Brake

    9-54 Driving and Operating Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light goes off.
  • Page 321: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-55 brake is fully released and the control module to supplement the during vehicle drive off. After the brake warning light is off before power brake system under driver completely stops and holds driving. conditions where the driver has the vehicle in a complete standstill quickly and forcefully applied the on a grade, HSA will be...
  • Page 322: Ride Control Systems

    9-56 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and taken in for service. For more begins to move, the system information on the DIC messages, performs several diagnostic checks see Ride Control System Messages ® StabiliTrak System to insure there are no problems.
  • Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-57 The traction control part of When the TCS or StabiliTrak system When the transfer case is in 4LO, StabiliTrak can be turned off by is turned off, the StabiliTrak light the stability system is automatically pressing and releasing the TCS/ and the appropriate message will be disabled, the StabiliTrak light comes StabiliTrak button if both systems...
  • Page 324: Locking Rear Axle

    9-58 Driving and Operating disabled. In this mode, engine If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle power is not reduced automatically the system activates, the StabiliTrak Vehicles with a locking rear axle can and the driven wheels can spin light will flash and cruise control will give more traction on snow, mud, more freely.
  • Page 325: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-59 Cruise Control For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking Warning under Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-37 for an explanation of how cruise Cruise control can be dangerous control interacts with the Range where you cannot drive safely at Selection Mode, tow/haul and grade a steady speed.
  • Page 326 9-60 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is are applied, the cruise control is already activated,...
  • Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-61 Vehicles with a six speed Using Cruise Control on Hills For other forms of Grade Braking, automatic transmission and a see Automatic Transmission on How well the cruise control works gasoline engine have Cruise page 9-32 andTow/Haul Mode on on hills depends on the vehicle Grade Braking to help maintain page 9-37.
  • Page 328: Object Detection Systems

    9-62 Driving and Operating Object Detection the rear bumper. This distance may Warning (Continued) be less during warmer or humid Systems weather. damage, even with URPA, always Turning the System On and Off check the area around the vehicle Ultrasonic Parking Assist and check all mirrors before The URPA system can be turned on If available, the Ultrasonic Rear...
  • Page 329: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-63 The park assist sensors are Notice: If you use URPA while the Rear Vision covered by frost or ice. Frost or tailgate is lowered, it may not Camera (RVC) ice can form around and behind detect an object behind your the sensors and may not always vehicle, and you might back into If available, the Rear Vision Camera...
  • Page 330 9-64 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation the vehicle. When the vehicle is The delay after shifting out of shifted into R (Reverse), the video R (Reverse) is approximately System image appears on the navigation 10 seconds. The delay can be The RVC system displays a view of screen.
  • Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-65 The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a parking spot.
  • Page 332 9-66 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. Disconnecting the RVC The rear vision camera must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed.
  • Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-67 When the System Does Not The RVC system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not Seem To Work Properly appear as expected due to one of The RVC system might not work the following conditions. If this properly or display a clear image if: occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash.
  • Page 334: Fuel

    9-68 Driving and Operating During any of these fault conditions, Fuel the display will be blank and the For diesel engine vehicles, see indicator will flash while the vehicle Fuel for Diesel Engines in the is in R (Reverse) or until the Duramax diesel supplement.
  • Page 335: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-69 when using gasoline rated at system and also damage plastic containing MMT. See Prohibited 87 octane or higher, the engine and rubber parts. That damage Fuels" in Recommended Fuel on needs service. would not be covered under the page 9-68.
  • Page 336: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-70 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign is the only gasoline additive E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM recommended by General Motors. Specification D 5798 or CAN/ Countries It is available at your dealer. CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or...
  • Page 337: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-71 Notice: Some additives are not Warning Warning (Continued) compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle's fuel system. Fuel can spray out if the fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn Do not add anything to E85. cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 338: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-72 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel Warning top off or overfill the tank and wait a Container few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the refueling, do not remove the Warning...
  • Page 339: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-73 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill or other parts. opening of the container Information Then during the first 800 km before dispensing fuel, and...
  • Page 340 9-74 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the Warning (Continued) the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. to be sure the brakes work. Always back up slowly and, Fully open the air outlets on if possible, have someone During the trip, check occasionally...
  • Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-75 Driving on Grades for a few minutes before turning the 3. When the wheel chocks are in engine off. If the overheat warning place, release the regular brakes Reduce speed and shift to a lower comes on, see Engine Overheating until the chocks absorb the load.
  • Page 342: Trailer Towing

    9-76 Driving and Operating especially important in trailer section and see your dealer for Warning operation are automatic important information about transmission fluid, engine oil, axle towing a trailer with the vehicle. The driver can lose control when lubricant, belts, cooling system, and To identify the trailering capacity of pulling a trailer if the correct brake system.
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-77 Weight of the Trailer For kingpin weight and trailer tongue weight information, see How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer Tongue later It depends on how the rig is used. in this section. Speed, altitude, road grades, Use the following chart to determine outside temperature, and how much...
  • Page 344 9-78 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-79 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 491 kg (9,900 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
  • Page 346 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 309kg (9,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8...
  • Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
  • Page 348 9-82 Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the...
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-83 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Maximum Tongue Tires Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight Be sure the vehicle's tires are 2500/3500 Weight Carrying or 680 kg (1,500 lb) inflated to the inflation pressures Standard Box Weight Distributing found on the Certification Tire label 2500/ Weight Carrying or...
  • Page 350: Towing Equipment

    9-84 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailering Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches may also be used. See Weight of Combination the Trailer Tongue under Trailer It is important that the combination Towing on page 9-76 for rating limits of the tow vehicle and trailer does with various hitch types.
  • Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-85 Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 7000 lbs Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 7001 to 9900 lbs Required 1500 Over 9900 lbs Required 100% 2500/3500 Up to 18000 lbs Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s...
  • Page 352 9-86 Driving and Operating Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes weight should be 15 to 25 percent of so they are installed, adjusted, and Always attach chains between the the trailer weight up to the maximum maintained properly.
  • Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-87 Red: Battery Feed* exceeds the maximum amperage Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness rating of 40 amperes for the Package Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* auxiliary battery provision. *The fuses for these two circuits are Trailer Wiring Harness installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not The vehicle is equipped with one of connected.
  • Page 354 9-88 Driving and Operating headlamps as a second way to Electric Brake Control Wiring boost the vehicle system and Provisions charge the battery. These wiring provisions are Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring included with the vehicle as part of Package the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake The seven-wire camper harness is controller.
  • Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-89 When pulling a heavy trailer or a ITBC must be disconnected. Do not large or heavy load in power both ITBC and aftermarket stop-and-go traffic. controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy Tow/Haul Mode parking lots where improved low...
  • Page 356 9-90 Driving and Operating Integrated Trailer Brake cause the vehicle s antilock brake or ITBC system is fully functional only StabiliTrak systems to activate, when the ignition is in ON or Control System power sent to the trailer's brakes will in RUN.
  • Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-91 Pressing a Trailer Gain button Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer If the Trailer Brake Display Page brakes and allows manual is not currently displayed, application of the trailer brakes. The pressing a Trailer Gain button Trailer Brake Control Panel is used will first recall the current Trailer along with the Trailer Brake Display...
  • Page 358 9-92 Driving and Operating with either a trailer connected or are active. See Trailer Sway Control Manual Trailer Brake Apply disconnected. To adjust the Trailer (TSC) on page 9-95 and Hill Start The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain Assist (HSA) on page 9-55.
  • Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-93 Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer Vehicle Load Limits on attached on a level road surface Trailer Gain should be set for a page 9-15 for more information. representative of the towing specific trailering condition and must condition and free of traffic at...
  • Page 360 9-94 Driving and Operating 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This 2. There is an electrical fault in the vehicle loading, trailer loading or message will be displayed if: wiring to the electric trailer road surface conditions change brakes.
  • Page 361: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-95 If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING turn the ignition back on. If either of the electric actuated brake system, message only re-appears when these messages continues, either StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer connecting the trailer wiring the vehicle or trailer needs service.
  • Page 362: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-96 Driving and Operating Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Warning (Continued) Similar Equipment Add-Ons excessive vehicle-trailer speed, Before installing a snow plow on the or improperly inflated or incorrect Add-On Electrical vehicle, here are some things you vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing need to know: Equipment Equipment on page 9-84 for...
  • Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-97 the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely the GVW rating, the front and and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: rear axle ratings, and the front Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded.
  • Page 364 9-98 Driving and Operating In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the axle, use the following formula: front axle.
  • Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-99 The total vehicle reserve capacity Warning Warning (Continued) for the vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the On some vehicles that have rear weight distribution ratio is Certification/Tire label as shown certain front mounted equipment, necessary to provide proper previously.
  • Page 366: Pickup Conversion To

    9-100 Driving and Operating Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety.
  • Page 367: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-20 Bulb Replacement Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement ..10-35 Protection Halogen Bulbs ....10-35 Operating Mode .
  • Page 368: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-70 General Information Tire Chains ....10-71 Tires ......10-47 For service and parts needs, visit If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 369: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 370: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Then go to the front of the Before attempting to do your own vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: service work, see Airbag System hood release, near the center of Check on page 3-38.
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V8 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar)
  • Page 372: Engine Oil

    10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of To ensure proper engine page 10-15. View). See Cooling System on performance and long life, careful page 10-16. attention must be paid to engine oil. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Following these simple, but Pressure Cap.
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
  • Page 374 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
  • Page 375: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be How to Reset the Engine Oil changed at least once a year and, Life System When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be Reset the system whenever the reset.
  • Page 376: Automatic Transmission

    10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Notice: Too much or too little System can be reset as follows: fluid can damage the Fluid (4-Speed transmission. Too much can 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Transmission) mean that some of the fluid could the engine off.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-11 Get the vehicle warmed up by 2. With the parking brake applied, 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out driving about 24 km (15 miles) when place the shift lever in P (Park). the dipstick and wipe it with a outside temperatures are above clean rag or paper towel.
  • Page 378: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid may Fluid (6-Speed Always check the fluid level at least damage the vehicle, and the twice using the procedure described Transmission) damages may not be covered by previously.
  • Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the 2. Apply the parking brake and Cold Check Procedure scheduled maintenance intervals place the shift lever in P (Park). Use this procedure only as a listed in Maintenance Schedule on 3.
  • Page 380 10-14 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment band. It does not take much is important to ensure the Overview on page 10-5 for more fluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter transmission temperature is within information. (1 Pint). Do not overfill. range. 2.
  • Page 381: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 6. If the fluid level is in the When to Inspect the Engine Air and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the Cleaner/Filter the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the reading.
  • Page 382: Cooling System

    10-16 Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Warning Filter Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
  • Page 383: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant Warning The cooling system in the vehicle is ® Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
  • Page 384 10-18 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) temperature The coolant surge tank is located in Notice: If improper coolant the engine compartment on the mixture, the engine could get too mixture, inhibitors, or additives passenger side of the vehicle. See hot but you would not get the are used in the vehicle cooling Engine Compartment Overview on...
  • Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge Warning tank, add coolant as follows: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
  • Page 386: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care mixture to the coolant surge tank In addition, there are ENGINE until the level reaches the FULL OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, COLD mark. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. REDUCED messages in the Driver 6.
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-21 Stops after high-speed driving would not be covered by the Warning (Continued) warranty. See Overheated Engine Idles for long periods in traffic Protection Operating Mode on Stop the engine if it overheats, Tows a trailer; see Trailer Towing page 10-22 for information on on page 9-76.
  • Page 388: Overheated Engine

    10-22 Vehicle Care vehicle distance from the vehicle in vehicle to be driven to a safe place outside temperatures, the fan speed front. If the warning does not come in an emergency. Driving increases as the clutch more fully back on, continue to drive normally. extended km (mi) and/or towing a engages, so an increase in fan trailer in the overheat protection...
  • Page 389: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 fans will change to low speed when How to Check Power Steering Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid additional cooling is no longer may damage the vehicle and the Fluid required. damages may not be covered by To check the power steering fluid: the vehicle's warranty.
  • Page 390: Brakes

    10-24 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only displays, washer fluid will need to Warning three-quarters full when it is be added to the windshield washer very cold. This allows for fluid reservoir. The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well.
  • Page 391: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-25 If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid they do not have wear indicators, The braking system on a vehicle is but if a rear brake rubbing noise is complex. Its many parts have to be heard, have the rear brake linings of top quality and work well together inspected immediately.
  • Page 392: Checking Brake Fluid

    10-26 Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
  • Page 393: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Notice needed. See Engine Compartment Infrequent Usage: Remove the Overview on page 10-5 for battery black, negative ( ) cable from the Using the wrong fluid can location. battery to keep the battery from badly damage brake running down.
  • Page 394 10-28 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant Manual Shift Transfer Case Active Transfer Case Electric Shift Transfer Case A. Fill Plug A. Fill Plug A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug B. Drain Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
  • Page 395: Front Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-29 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 396: Rear Axle

    10-30 Vehicle Care What to Use Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11-12 to normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use.
  • Page 397: Noise Control System

    Vehicle Care 10-31 For all 6.6 L Duramax Diesel To get an accurate reading, the Federal law prohibits the following 2500HD Series applications and vehicle should be on a level acts or the causing thereof: all 3500 Series applications, the surface.
  • Page 398: Starter Switch Check

    10-32 Vehicle Care Engine: Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine Removal or rendering engine speed in each gear. The vehicle should governor, if the vehicle has one, Warning start only in P (Park) or inoperative so as to allow engine N (Neutral).
  • Page 399: Park Brake And P (Park)

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 400: Wiper Blade Replacement

    10-34 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Replacement blades come in mechanism's holding ability: different types and are removed in With the engine running, shift to different ways. To remove the wiper P (Park). Then release the blade: parking brake followed by the 1.
  • Page 401: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-35 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-38. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 402: Pick-Up Box Identification

    10-36 Vehicle Care 2. If you are replacing the bulb on Pick-Up Box Identification Taillamps (Chassis Cab the passenger side, remove the and Fender Marker Models) Engine Air Cleaner cover. See Lamps Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-15 for more information. The pick-up box identification lamps 3.
  • Page 403: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-37 4. Install a new bulb into the To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Pull the old bulb straight out socket, turn it clockwise, and from the socket. 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate press it in until it is tight. on page 2-9 for more 5.
  • Page 404: License Plate Lamp

    10-38 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket (C) one quarter turn to release the bulb socket from the lamp housing (A). 4. Pull the bulb (B) from the bulb socket (C). 5.
  • Page 405: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Exterior Lamp Bulb Number An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in High-Beam 9005 some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Headlamp headlamp wiring checked right away Low-Beam The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
  • Page 406: Fuses And Circuit

    10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are If the vehicle has a diesel engine, component.
  • Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Engine Controls Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Antilock Brakes System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Fuses Usage Headlamp Fuses Usage Electronic Engine Control Right Trailer Stop/ Suspension Module (Battery) Turn Lamp...
  • Page 408 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trailer Park Lamps Windshield Wiper Transmission Control Module Driver Side Park SEO B2 Upfitter (Battery) Lamps Usage (Battery) Vehicle Back-up Passenger Side Electric Adjustable Lamps Park Lamps Pedals Passenger Side Fog Lamps Climate Controls Low-Beam (Battery)
  • Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Fuses Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Cooling Fan 1 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Center Not Used Power) (Optional - High-Mounted Heavy Duty 40A Fuse Stoplamp (CHMSL) Antilock Brake Required) Rear Defogger System Mid-Bussed Heated Mirrors...
  • Page 410: Block

    10-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Relays Usage Block FAN HI Cooling Fan High STRTR Starter Speed PWR/TRN Powertrain FAN LO Cooling Fan Low FUEL PMP Fuel Pump Speed PRK LAMP Parking Lamps FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan REAR Rear Defogger Control DEFOG...
  • Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
  • Page 412: Block

    10-46 Vehicle Care Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
  • Page 413: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Wheels and Tires Harness Warning (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Vehicle Load Limits on Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has page 9-15. high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 414: All-Season Tires

    10-48 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for with road hazards like, Warning (Continued) High-Speed Operation on potholes, or sharp edged page 10-57 for inflation pressure objects, or when sliding into a Worn or old tires can adjustment for high speed curb.
  • Page 415: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Consider installing winter tires on tread life. After changing to winter compound will decrease the vehicle if frequent driving on tires, be alert for changes in vehicle performance in cold climates, and snow or ice-covered roads is handling and braking.
  • Page 416: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. digits of the TIN indicate the tire molded into the sidewall.
  • Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-51 (F) Uniform Tire Quality criteria have a TPC specification Grading (UTQG) Tire code molded onto the sidewall. manufacturers are required to GM's TPC specifications meet or grade tires based on three exceed all federal safety performance factors: treadwear, guidelines.
  • Page 418: Tire Designations

    10-52 Vehicle Care DOT Tire Date of (G) Single Tire Maximum letter P as the first character in Manufacture The last four Load Maximum load that can the tire size means a passenger digits of the TIN indicate the tire be carried and the maximum vehicle tire engineered to manufactured date.
  • Page 419: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-53 ply construction; and the letter B a light truck tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of means belted bias ply standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. construction. and Rim Association. (F) Load Range Load Range.
  • Page 420 10-54 Vehicle Care Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
  • Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-55 Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution See Tire Pressure on number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. page 10-56 and Vehicle Load that corresponds to the load Limits on page 9-15. Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic...
  • Page 422: Tire Pressure

    10-56 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Notice: Neither tire bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load underinflation nor bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-15. overinflation is good. of a tire when only 1.6 mm Underinflated tires, or tires Vehicle Maximum Load on the...
  • Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, add air until the recommended Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one. See pressure is reached. If the indicates the original equipment Full-Size Spare Tire on inflation pressure is high, press tires and the correct cold tire page 10-84 for additional...
  • Page 424 10-58 Vehicle Care has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits As an added safety feature, your Warning (Continued) on page 9-15 and Tire Pressure on vehicle has been equipped with a page 10-56. tire pressure monitoring system high-speed rated tires require (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire inflation pressure adjustment for Tire Pressure Monitor...
  • Page 425: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-59 Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function indicator to indicate when the properly. system is not operating properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS malfunction indicator is Operation on page 10-59.
  • Page 426 10-60 Vehicle Care and displays, see Driver Information The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and Center (DIC) on page 5-28 and Tire tire pressure condition but it does Message Messages on page 5-43. not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly maintenance.
  • Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-61 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 428: Tire Inspection

    10-62 Vehicle Care If the vehicle does not have activate the TPMS sensor. 10. Set all four tires to the RKE, press the Driver A horn chirp confirms that the recommended air pressure Information Center (DIC) vehicle sensor identification code has level as indicated on the Tire information button until the been matched to this tire and...
  • Page 429: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-63 The tire has a puncture, cut, See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-65 and Wheel be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10-70. the size or location of the If your vehicle has dual rear damage.
  • Page 430 10-64 Vehicle Care Loading Information label after Lightly coat the center of the the tires have been rotated. See wheel hub with wheel bearing Tire Pressure on page 10-56 grease after a wheel change or and Vehicle Load Limits on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 9-15.
  • Page 431: Dual Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-65 Dual Tire Rotation Warning When the vehicle is new, If the vehicle is operated with a or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, tire that is underinflated, the tire or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after can overheat.
  • Page 432: Buying New Tires

    10-66 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while performance.
  • Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-67 information on proper tire Warning (Continued) Warning rotation. However, if it is necessary to replace only one resulting in a crash or other Using bias-ply tires on the axle set of worn tires, place the vehicle damage. Use the vehicle may cause the wheel new tires on the rear axle (two correct size, brand, and type...
  • Page 434: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-68 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-15 for the label level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-69 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
  • Page 436: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-70 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
  • Page 437: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-71 Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, Tire Chains Warning (Continued) or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut Warning and road conditions. Follow that torque after 160, 1 600 and manufacturer's instructions. To 10 000 km (100, 1,000 and 6,000 mi) If the vehicle has dual wheels or help avoid damage to the vehicle,...
  • Page 438: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-72 Vehicle Care fastened. Drive slowly and follow A rear blowout, particularly on a Warning the chain manufacturer's curve, acts much like a skid and instructions. If you can hear the may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under chains contacting the vehicle, used in a skid.
  • Page 439: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Tire Changing Warning Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks on both Changing a tire can be Tools sides of the tire at the dangerous. The vehicle can slip opposite corner of the tire off the jack and roll over or fall being changed.
  • Page 440 10-74 Vehicle Care For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger side second row seat. 1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
  • Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-75 Jack Handle Extensions Spare Tire Lock (If equipped) 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out.
  • Page 442 10-76 Vehicle Care 5. Pull the spare tire out from under Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include the vehicle. the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), Installing the Spare Tire the jack handle (C), the jack handle Use the following pictures and extensions (D), and the wheel instructions to remove the flat tire...
  • Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-77 2. If the vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened.
  • Page 444 10-78 Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire 1500 models position the jack is on the front of the vehicle under the rear axle about 5 cm (1500 Model vehicles), position (2 in) inboard of the shock the jack under the bracket...
  • Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-79 For all other models, position the Warning jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock Raising the vehicle with the jack absorber bracket. improperly positioned can If a snow plow has been added damage the vehicle and even to the front of the vehicle, lower make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 446 10-80 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts come off and cause a crash. a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might If any stud is damaged because remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-81 place the cap on the wheel and tap Warning it into place until it seats flush with the wheel. The cap only goes on Wheel nuts that are improperly or one way. Be sure to line up the tab incorrectly tightened can cause on the center cap with the the wheels to become loose or...
  • Page 448 10-82 Vehicle Care pointing up can damage the Hoist End of Extension Tool wheel. Always stow the wheel G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole with the valve stem pointing H. Wheel Wrench down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. Jack Handle Extensions Store the tire under the rear of the Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
  • Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-83 5. Raise the tire part way upward. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, G. Jack Make sure the retainer is seated if the vehicle has one. H. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks in the wheel opening. To store the jack and jack tools: 1.
  • Page 450: Full-Size Spare Tire

    10-84 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a For more information about the originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for may lose air over time, so check its...
  • Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-85 Notice: Ignoring these steps battery, using the battery that is Notice: If any accessories are left could result in costly damage to closer to the starter will reduce on or plugged in during the jump the vehicle that would not be electrical resistance.
  • Page 452 10-86 Vehicle Care 5. Open the hood on the other If your vehicle has a gasoline Warning vehicle and locate the engine, the remote negative (-) positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal is a stud located on the Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that right front of the engine, where battery can cause battery gas to...
  • Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-87 negative ( ) cable to the battery. Use a remote Warning negative ( ) terminal on the dead positive (+) terminal if the vehicle battery because this can cause has one. Fans or other moving engine sparks. 9.
  • Page 454 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are 2. Disconnect the black connected or removed in the negative ( ) cable from the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle with the good battery. may occur and damage the 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) vehicle.
  • Page 455: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing What is the towing capacity of following.
  • Page 456 10-90 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing transmissions have no provisions 3. Securely attach the vehicle for internal lubrication while being being towed to the tow vehicle. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towed. Warning Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
  • Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-91 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF Notice: If a two-wheel drive Front Towing (Front Wheels Off and remove the key vehicle is towed with the rear the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive steering wheel will still turn. wheels on the ground, the Vehicles transmission could be damaged.
  • Page 458 10-92 Vehicle Care 8. Release the parking brake only Use the following procedure to dolly Warning after the vehicle being towed is tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from firmly attached to the towing the rear: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle's transfer case into 9.
  • Page 459: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-93 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Appearance Care Warning Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive the rear: vehicle's transfer case into Locks N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 1. Attach the dolly to the tow to roll even if the transmission is Locks are lubricated at the factory.
  • Page 460 10-94 Vehicle Care product usage, necessary safety repaired. Foreign materials such as that are made for a basecoat/ precautions, and appropriate calcium chloride and other salts, ice clearcoat paint finish on the disposal of any vehicle care melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle.
  • Page 461 Vehicle Care 10-95 Windshield and Wiper Blades clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on Clean the outside of the windshield page 11-12. roads for conditions such as ice with glass cleaner. and dust.
  • Page 462: Interior Care

    10-96 Vehicle Care leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or Interior Care check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. leaks.
  • Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-97 remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to of time. leave a residue that creates six months of ownership will streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 464 10-98 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
  • Page 465: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-99 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Warning (Continued) gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth provide adequate protection. visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove Clean safety belts only with mild under certain conditions.
  • Page 466 10-100 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor mats were designed for the vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 467: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Your dealer recognizes the diesel engine vehicles, see the importance of providing maintenance schedule section in General Information competitively priced maintenance...
  • Page 468 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to The Additional Required Services - Warning keep the vehicle in good working Severe are for vehicles that are: condition, improves fuel economy, Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Performing maintenance work can and reduces vehicle emissions.
  • Page 469: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-17. and filter must be changed at least Schedule once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid must be reset.
  • Page 470 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis automatic transmission park components for damaged, loose, mechanism. See Park Brake and or missing parts or signs of P (Park) Mechanism Check on wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-33.
  • Page 471 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 472 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (2) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (3) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals.
  • Page 473 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 474: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services Severe page 10-16. (1) Extreme service. For vehicles (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Vehicles with Dual Wheels: mainly driven off-road in four-wheel comes first.
  • Page 475: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 476 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 477 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
  • Page 478: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
  • Page 479 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349, in Canada 10953465). Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 480 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Driveline Center Spline Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
  • Page 481: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter...
  • Page 482: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 483 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 484 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 485: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 486: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
  • Page 487 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal...
  • Page 488 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid - Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission 4.7 L 5.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E 6.0 L 6.3 qt 6-Speed Transmission Allison 7.0 L 7.4 qt Transmission Fluid - Manual (Drain and Refill)
  • Page 489 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications (cont'd) Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Iron 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Block) (LMG) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Block) (LC9) 6.0L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
  • Page 490: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
  • Page 491: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 492 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 493: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 494: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 495: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 496 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be...
  • Page 497: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Lock-Out Service: Vehicle...
  • Page 498 13-8 Customer Information furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement and must be supported by original information. receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public Transportation Options...
  • Page 499: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle...
  • Page 500 13-10 Customer Information Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs through the use of number.
  • Page 501: Service Publications

    Customer Information 13-11 original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair.
  • Page 502: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information Or write to: Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Helm, Incorporated Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Attention: Customer Service (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States write to: Prices are subject to change without...
  • Page 503: Government

    Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Vehicle Data to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division Recording and Chevrolet Customer Assistance Government Privacy Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 504: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 505: Navigation System

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing website. personal information. Navigation System Radio Frequency Statement If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, use of the This vehicle has systems that system may result in the storage of operate on a radio frequency that...
  • Page 506 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 507 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
  • Page 508: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services Navigation to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Emergency Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 509: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
  • Page 510 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call 2. Say Call <name tag>. System Please say the name or number responds: OK, calling Press . System responds: Call to call. <name tag>. ended. 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration Store a Name Tag for Speed pausing, including a 1 and the...
  • Page 511: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 512 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 513 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 514 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be www.onstar.com (U.S.), available and operating for features or www.onstar.ca (Canada). to function properly.
  • Page 515 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-93 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-28 Interior .
  • Page 516 INDEX Auxiliary Braking ......9-3 Devices ..... . .7-33 Break-In, New Vehicle .
  • Page 517 INDEX Charging System Light ..5-20 Connections ® Check OnStar ..... .14-3 Damage Repair, Collision ..13-9 Engine Light .
  • Page 518 INDEX Driving Engine (cont'd) Exhaust ..... .9-31 Characteristics and E85 or FlexFuel ....9-70 Towing Tips .
  • Page 519 INDEX Four-Wheel Drive ..10-27, 9-40 Fuses Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..5-24 Engine Compartment Front Axle ....10-29 Fuse Block .
  • Page 520 INDEX General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Infotainment ....7-1 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Seats ......3-9 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 521 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-27 Brake System Warning ..5-23 Exterior Lamps Off Lower Anchors and Tethers Reminder ....6-2 Charging System .
  • Page 522 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Park Tilt ..... .2-16 Door Ajar .....5-38 Engine .
  • Page 523 INDEX Overheated Engine Phone Protection Bluetooth .....7-49 Radio Frequency Operating Mode ... . . 10-22 Pick-up Box Identification Identification (RFID) .
  • Page 524 i-10 INDEX Recommended Fluids and Restraints Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders ....5-16 Lubricants ....11-12 Where to Put .
  • Page 525 INDEX i-11 Security Signals, Turn and Stuck Vehicle ....9-13 Light ......5-27 Lane-Change .
  • Page 526 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Towing Turn and Lane-Change Different Size ....10-68 Driving Characteristics ..9-73 Signals ......6-5 Dual Rotation .
  • Page 527 INDEX i-13 Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Remote Start ....2-4 Tires ......10-65 Security .
  • Page 528 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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