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Page 1 Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Brake System Warning Light...
Page 5 Introduction : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Four-Wheel Drive ....19 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ..... 26 Vehicle Features Roadside Assistance Infotainment System .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 185. 5. Favorite Switches (Out of 13. Rear Climate Control Buttons. View). See Steering Wheel See Rear Climate Control 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 154 System 0 184. Controls in the infotainment (If Equipped). manual.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 22. Automatic Transfer Case Knob Initial Drive (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Information Drive 0 222. 23. Parking Brake 0 228. This section provides a brief overview about some of the 24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170. important features that may or may Fog Lamps 0 175 (If not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: System
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be The engine can be started from To lock or unlock the doors from personalized. See Vehicle outside of the vehicle. inside the vehicle: Personalization 0 158.
Page 11: Liftgate
In Brief Power Door Locks See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) System Operation (Key Access) 0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry 0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 33.
Page 12: Windows
In Brief To disable the power liftgate Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks function, select OFF on the liftgate Power Seats switch. See Liftgate 0 43. Windows To recline the seatback: Tilt the top of the control To adjust the seat: rearward to recline. Move the seat forward or Tilt the top of the control forward Power windows work when the...
Page 13: Memory Features
In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Memory Features release SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1, 2, or (Exit) on the driver door until two beeps sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or until the saved position is reached.
Page 14: Third Row Seats
In Brief See Second Row Seats 0 69. Seat Belts Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and Third Row Seats seatback. Third row seatbacks can be folded. Press to ventilate the driver or See Third Row Seats 0 74. passenger seat.
Page 15: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Exterior Mirrors indicator will light on the overhead System Power Mirrors console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 142. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror United States Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
Page 16: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Folding Mirrors Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment Adjustment The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when If equipped, the position of the Power Tilt and Telescoping going through an automatic car throttle and brake pedals can be Steering Wheel wash.
Page 17: Interior Lighting
In Brief The vehicle may have a memory DOOR : The lamps come on function, which lets pedal settings automatically when a door is be saved and recalled. See Memory opened. Seats 0 64. ON : Turns all dome lamps on. Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Dome Lamps...
Page 18: Windshield Wiper/Washer
In Brief The exterior lamp control is on the Fog Lamps 0 175 FRONT band up for more frequent instrument panel to the left of the wipes or down for less frequent Windshield Wiper/Washer steering wheel. wipes. There are four positions. To turn on Rainsense, press AUTO on the lever, then turn the : Turns off the automatic...
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief Climate Controls 9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control Transmission Lockout) This system controls the heating, Range Selection Mode 10. Rear Temperature Control cooling, and ventilation. 11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Front Climate Control Power Button 14.
Page 20: Four-Wheel Drive
In Brief While using Range Selection Mode, 4 : Vehicles with a two speed cruise control and the Tow/Haul automatic transfer case have a Mode can be used. Four-Wheel Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Infotainment System See Cruise Control 0 233 or See the infotainment manual for Adaptive Cruise Control 0 235 (If information on the radio, audio Equipped).
Page 22: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
In Brief Forward Automatic it detects that you are actively : Press to move between steering. Override LKA by turning the interactive display zones in the Braking (FAB) the steering wheel. LKA uses a cluster. If the vehicle has Forward Collision camera to detect lane markings : Press to open a menu or select between 60 km/h (37 mph) and...
Page 23: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
In Brief Rear Vision and avoiding objects while in One inside the center storage R (Reverse). It operates at speeds console Camera (RVC) less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may One on the rear of the center If equipped, RVC shows a view of show a warning triangle on the storage console infotainment display and a graphic...
Page 24: Universal Remote System
In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof press and release (1). Press the switch again to stop the movement. Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the sunroof, press and hold (1). Release the switch at the desired position. Press and hold (1) to close the sunroof.
Page 25: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief If an object is in the path of the Performance and Press and release again to sunroof while it is closing, the turn on both systems. Maintenance automatic reversal system will StabiliTrak will automatically turn on detect the object and stop the if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h Traction Control/ sunroof.
Page 26: Fuel (L83 5.3L V8 Engine)
In Brief Loading Information label. See Fuel (L83 5.3L V8 Engine) low as 87 may be used, but it will Vehicle Load Limits 0 200. The reduce performance and fuel warning light will remain on until the economy. See Fuel 0 254. tire pressure is corrected.
Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid The oil life system can also be reset abrupt stops. as follows: New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long 1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE Program.
Page 28: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer ....51 Keys and Locks Immobilizer Operation ..51 Windows Keys (Keyless Access) Exterior Mirrors...
Page 29: Keys (Key Access)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 390. If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 64. Keys (Key Access) Warning If the vehicle has the Keyless...
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows moving the key out of the RUN Warning (Continued) position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the impacted, and airbags may not ignition key. Attach additional items deploy. To reduce the risk of only to the second ring, and limit unintentional rotation of the added items to a few essential keys...
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with Two If a key is lost or damaged, see your Recognized Keys (Key dealer to have a new key made. Vehicles Only) Programming without Recognized To program a new key: Keys (Key Vehicles Only) 1.
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more If locked out of the vehicle, see If the transmitter is still not times. After the third time, turn Roadside Assistance Program working correctly, see your the ignition on; the key is dealer or a qualified technician 0 390.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows may come on and stay on for : Press and release , then : Press and release to initiate the 20 seconds or until the ignition is vehicle locator. The turn signal immediately press and hold until turned on.
Page 34: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 1. Separate and remove the back Remote Keyless Entry cover of the transmitter with a (RKE) System Operation Replace the battery in the flat, thin object, such as a coin. transmitter soon if the REPLACE (Keyless Access) BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY The Keyless Access system allows...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with auto mirror folding, : Press and release , then Press and hold until the windows pressing and holding fully open, if remote window immediately press and hold until one second will fold the mirrors, operation is enabled.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows of the liftgate or door being opened. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If the vehicle has this feature, there the Passenger Doors will be a button on the outside door When the doors are locked and the handles. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Keyless Access can be of the door handle, pressing the...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows doors may lock with the RKE Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert Key Access transmitter inside the vehicle. Do If the vehicle is on with a door open, To access a vehicle with a dead not leave the RKE transmitter in an and then all doors are closed, the transmitter battery, see Door Locks unattended vehicle.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Remove the key from the Open the center console Programming without Two recognized transmitter. storage area and the storage Recognized Transmitters (Keyless tray. The transmitter pocket/ Access Vehicles Only) 2. Place the two recognized insert is in front of the storage transmitters in the cupholder or If two currently recognized area next to the center console...
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the 7. Remove the transmitter from DIC displays PRESS ENGINE the transmitter pocket/insert START BUTTON TO LEARN, and press on the then press ENGINE transmitter. START/STOP. To program additional The DIC will again display transmitters, repeat Steps 5 7.
Page 40: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 2. Place the transmitter in the 2. Lift the battery with a flat transmitter pocket/insert.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows The rear defog and heated and The RKE transmitter range may be Extending Engine Run Time ventilated seats may also come on. reduced while the vehicle is running. The engine run time can be See Heated and Ventilated Front Other conditions can affect the extended by 10 minutes, for a total Seats 0 67 and Vehicle...
Page 42: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks manual lock knob on a Warning (Continued) passenger door will lock only that door. Warning death from heat stroke. Pulling an interior door handle Always lock the vehicle Unlocked doors can be will unlock the door. Pulling the whenever leaving it.
Page 43: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows does not reset the lock, turn the key Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks halfway around in the cylinder and This feature delays the locking of The doors will lock automatically repeat the reset procedure. the doors until five seconds after all when all doors are closed, the doors are closed.
Page 44: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows This can be manually overridden by driver door. The Unlocked Door Doors Anti-Lockout feature can be turned pressing and holding on the on or off. See Vehicle power door lock switch. Liftgate Personalization 0 158. Keyless Access : When locking is requested with the driver door open Safety Locks Warning...
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Warning (Continued) of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wiper is in and set the fan speed to the motion.
Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Liftgate Operation To open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then: Warning Press twice quickly on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate You or others could be injured if moves. caught in the path of the power liftgate.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows time. If this occurs, the liftgate can strut failure. This could also activate Press on the bottom edge of still be operated manually. Select the falling liftgate detection feature. the liftgate next to the latch to OFF on the liftgate switch.
Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows sensor, the liftgate will reverse Manual Operation The hands-free feature will not work direction and stop at a partially open while the liftgate is moving. To stop Select OFF to manually operate the position. The liftgate will remain the liftgate while in motion use one liftgate.
Page 49: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows When closing the liftgate using this Caution feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a Splashing water may cause the chime will sound. Step away from liftgate to open. Keep the RKE the liftgate before it starts moving.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows power assist steps, clear the ice, To extend both power assist steps Vehicle Security then enable the assist steps and for cleaning, press while the This vehicle has theft-deterrent confirm normal function prior to use. vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral). features;...
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the Alarm System Always unlock a door with the by pressing on the RKE RKE transmitter, or use the transmitter during the 10-second 1. Turn off the vehicle. Keyless Access system. pre-alarm, the alarm will be 2.
Page 52: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows The inclination sensor can set off Intrusion and Inclination Immobilizer the alarm if it senses movement of Sensors Disable Switch See Radio Frequency Statement the vehicle, such as a change in 0 396. vehicle orientation. The intrusion sensor monitors the Immobilizer Operation vehicle interior, and can activate the alarm if it senses unauthorized entry...
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. keys. Up to eight keys can be Convex Mirrors programmed for the vehicle.
Page 54: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to Folding Mirrors deselect the mirror. The Power Folding indicator light goes off. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
Page 55: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot folded/unfolded. Mirror Mirror The mirrors will not stay in the If the vehicle has the automatic unfolded position. dimming mirror, the driver outside The mirrors vibrate at normal mirror automatically adjusts for the driving speeds.
Page 56: Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. When the approaching vehicle zone. Then, glance over your Interior Mirrors is a long distance away, the shoulder to double check image in the main mirror is before moving slowly into the Interior Rearview Mirrors small and near the inboard adjacent lane.
Page 57: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Rearview Mirror windows are up. To reduce the Warning If equipped, automatic dimming sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless from behind.
Page 58 Keys, Doors, and Windows Briefly press or pull the window switch in the same direction to stop that window s express movement. Window Automatic Reversal System The express-close feature will reverse window movement if it comes in contact with an object. Extreme cold or ice could cause the window to auto-reverse.
Page 59: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine is on, override the Sun Visors Roof automatic reversal system by pulling and holding the window switch if Sunroof conditions prevent it from closing. Programming the Power Windows Programming may be necessary if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged.
Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows Slide Switch The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block Express-Open/Express-Close : To sun rays. The sunshade must be express-open the sunroof, fully opened and closed manually when press and release (1).
Page 61: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..83 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Seat Belt Care ....84 Children (LATCH System) .
Page 62: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 63: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Power Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
Page 64: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
Page 65: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints If equipped, memory seats allow two Warning (Continued) drivers to store and recall their unique seat positions for driving the The shoulder belt will not be vehicle, and a shared exit position against your body. Instead, it will for getting out of the vehicle.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To begin Easy Exit Recall Saving Memory Positions System Operation (Key Access) movement when the ignition is Read these instructions completely 0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry turned off and the driver door is before saving memory positions.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 1 or 2 corresponds to the driver Auto Memory Recall To stop Auto Memory Recall number. See Identifying Driver movement, turn the ignition off or The vehicle identifies the number of Number in this section. press any of the following memory the current driver s RKE transmitter controls: 5.
Page 68: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints "Vehicle Personalization Settings" the recall may stop. Remove the previously in this section and obstruction and try the recall again. Vehicle Personalization 0 158. If the memory position still does not recall, see your dealer for service. If turned on, the positions saved to are automatically recalled when Heated and Ventilated...
Page 69: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the The heated or ventilated seat Rear Seats highest setting. With each press of indicator lights do not turn on during the button, the seat will change to a remote start. Rear Seat Reminder the next lower setting, and then to The temperature performance of an If equipped, the message REAR...
Page 70: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints the vehicle through the rear door Second Row Seats and left the vehicle without the Reclining Seatbacks vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. To recline the seatback: See Vehicle Personalization 0 158. Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature...
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Seat Warning Feature To fold and tumble the seat: If either seatback is not locked, it 1. Make sure that there is nothing Warning could move forward in a sudden under, in front of, or on stop or crash.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the strap again to release Warning the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble Automatically folding and forward. tumbling the seat when someone Automatic Fold and Tumble is sitting in the seat, could cause Feature injury to the person sitting there.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat Folding and Tumbling the Seat The left switch folds the left from the Cargo Area seatback, and the right switch To fold and tumble the seat: folds the right seatback. 1. Make sure that there is nothing 3.
Page 75: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints To return the seat to the sitting The transmission must be in 3. Fully lower the head restraints. position from the tumbled position: P (Park) for this feature to work. See Head Restraints 0 61. Put the second row seatback in the 1.
Page 76 Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row The left switch raises the left seatback, and the right switch Seatback to the Upright raises the right seatback. Position Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 77: Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints Seat Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section describes how to use vehicle stops suddenly, you keep passengers to ride in any area of seat belts properly, and some things going until something stops you.
Page 78: How To Wear Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 79: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front All seating positions in the vehicle outboard seating position may have a lap-shoulder belt except for affect the passenger sensing the center front passenger position, system. See Passenger if equipped, which has a lap belt.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. If the latch on the buckle. The belt should plate will not go fully into the return to its stowed position.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the They can help tighten the seat belts seat belt is out of the way. If a door during the early stages of a is slammed against a seat belt, moderate to severe frontal, near damage can occur to both the seat frontal, or rear crash if the threshold...
Page 82 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Second Row Outboard Seating Positions Warning The vehicle has comfort guides for the second row outboard seating A seat belt that is not properly positions. The comfort guides are worn may not provide the stored on a clip on the interior trim protection needed in a crash.
Page 83: Seat Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not To remove and store the comfort twisted and it lies flat. The guide, squeeze the belt edges elastic cord must be behind the together so that the seat belt can be belt with the plastic guide on removed from the guide.
Page 84: Lap Belt
Seats and Restraints Lap Belt Seat Belt Extender This section is only for the lap belt. If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder around you, you should use it. belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 78. But if a seat belt is not long enough, The vehicle may have a center your dealer will order you an...
Page 85: Seat Belt Care
Seats and Restraints properly. See your dealer to have it Seat belt hardware should be kept After a minor crash, replacement of repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts dry and free of dust or debris. As seat belts may not be necessary. may not protect you in a crash.
Page 86: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on an The vehicle has the following attached label near the deployment You can be severely injured or airbags: opening. killed in a crash if you are not A frontal airbag for the driver For frontal airbags, the word wearing your seat belt, even with...
Page 87: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints There is an airbag readiness light Warning Warning (Continued) on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or The system checks the airbag force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has a front center airbag, it is in the inboard side of the driver seatback. Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, Driver Side Shown, Passenger front outboard passenger, and...
Page 89: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints impact exceeds the specific airbag whether the object is fixed or Warning (Continued) system's deployment threshold. moving, rigid or deformable, narrow Deployment thresholds are used to or wide. inflating airbag must be kept predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to clear.
Page 90: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints designed to inflate in frontal In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection impacts, near frontal impacts, say whether an airbag should have provided by seat belts by or rear impacts. inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact vehicle damage or the repair costs.
Page 91: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints What Will You See after system will return to normal Warning operation; the doors can be locked, an Airbag Inflates? the interior lamps can be turned off, When an airbag inflates, there After frontal and seat-mounted side and the hazard warning flashers can may be dust in the air.
Page 92: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will also occur from the front outboard be visible. See Passenger Airbag System passenger airbag. Status Indicator 0 142. The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate The passenger sensing system sensing system for the front...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in When the passenger sensing Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to system has turned off the front the rear-facing child is so great, outboard passenger frontal airbag, Never put a rear-facing child if the airbag inflates.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints wear a seat belt properly whether 2. Remove the child restraint from 5. If, after reinstalling the child or not there is an airbag for that the vehicle. restraint and restarting the person. vehicle, the on indicator is still 3.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning from the seat, such as Adult-Sized Occupant blankets, cushions, seat If the front outboard passenger covers, seat heaters, or seat airbag is turned off for an massagers.
Page 96: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints seat covers, seat heaters, and seat Servicing the Adding Equipment to the massagers can affect how well the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the not use seat covers or other should be serviced.
Page 97: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints of the passenger's seat. The airbag system will be affected if the Replacing Airbag System passenger sensing system may not vehicle is modified for any other Parts after a Crash operate properly if the original seat reason, call Customer Assistance. trim is replaced with non-GM See Customer Assistance Offices Warning...
Page 98: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper seat belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster.
Page 99: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning (Continued) children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position. That could cause serious or fatal In a crash, children who are not injuries. The shoulder belt should buckled up can strike other people go over the shoulder and across who are buckled up, or can be the chest.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, Warning there are many different models available. When purchasing a child A young child's hip bones are still restraint, be sure it is designed to be so small that the vehicle's regular used in a motor vehicle.
Page 102: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is Rear-Facing Infant Restraint provides restraint for the child's used for children who have A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child restraint with the seating surface restraint.
Page 103: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child Securing the Child Within the restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child When securing a child restraint with Warning (Continued) restraint in the front. This is because the seat belts in a rear seat position, the risk to the rear-facing child is so study the instructions that came with Secure rear-facing child restraints great if the airbag deploys.
Page 105: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle s seat See Securing Child Restraints (With the vehicle even when no child is belts to secure the child and the the Seat Belt in the Center Front in it.
Page 106 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints : Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats, the top tether anchor symbol is on the flipper Third Row Seat panel.
Page 108 Seats and Restraints cushion for each seating position in According to accident statistics, the second row. Be sure to use an children and infants are safer when anchor on the same side of the properly restrained in a child vehicle as the seating position restraint system or infant restraint where the child restraint will be system secured in a rear seating...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the rear seatback fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and when the seat is occupied.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints restraints. Some restraints also use 1.1. Find the lower anchors another vehicle anchor to secure a for the desired seating top tether. position. 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.2. Put the child restraint on attachments to the lower the seat.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints If the position you are If the position you are using has an adjustable using has a fixed or an headrest or head restraint adjustable head restraint and you are using a and you are using a dual If the position you are single tether, raise the tether, route the tether...
Page 112: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Warning Reinstallation With head restraints that are not 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Third Row Seats installed and adjusted properly, 0 74 for additional information. there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 113: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints install the child restraint using For the third row outboard Warning (Continued) LATCH. If a child restraint is seating positions, if the head secured in the vehicle using a seat restraint interferes with the system inspected and any belt and it uses a top tether, see proper installation of the child necessary replacements made as...
Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the lock is set, the belt can be Try to pull the belt out of the buckle until it clicks. tightened but not pulled out of retractor to make sure the the retractor.
Page 115: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and the front. This is because the risk to let it return to the stowed position. the rear-facing child is so great if the center front seat.
Page 116 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run will not deploy under some In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions unusual circumstance, even...
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock.
Page 118 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 119: Storage
Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..118 Press and hold again to close.
Page 120: Sunglasses Storage
Storage If the cupholder door is closed, it will Sunglasses Storage Rear Storage lock if the vehicle is in a crash. See your dealer to have the door unlocked. Press the button on the forward bin to open. The door will retract forward.
Page 121: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Roof Rack System Features Warning Cargo Tie-Downs If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling, plywood, or a mattress wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven.
Page 122 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits 0 200. (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp sides of the vehicle may damage (CHMSL) is located above the rear...
Page 123: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature High-Beam On Light ..149 Gauge ..... . 138 Front Fog Lamp Light .
Page 124: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Horn The infotainment system can be To sound the horn, press on the Steering Wheel operated by using the steering steering wheel. Adjustment wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Windshield Wiper/Washer Power Tilt and Telescoping manual.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls OFF : Turns the windshield If the ignition is turned off while the Turn the band down to lower INT wipers off. wipers are performing wipes due to setting for less sensitivity to windshield washing or Rainsense, moisture.
Page 126: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ when AUTO is turned on or off, a message may display indicating if Washer Rainsense was turned on or off. Warning If the ignition is in on and In freezing weather, do not use FRONT is not in one of the the washer until the windshield is sensitivity settings when...
Page 127: Compass
Instruments and Controls liftglass is opened while the rear interval wipes, then the rear wiper will automatically determine when a wiper is on, the wiper returns to the automatically performs interval GPS signal is restored and provide parked position and stops. wipes.
Page 128: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls If auto timing is set, the time « To set the clock display: 2. Touch Set Time, then touch displayed on the clock may not ª 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home to increase or decrease update immediately when driving Page, then touch Time hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls One in the third row seat on the battery power modes. If these Warning (Continued) driver side power outlets are used while in the battery power mode, this One in the rear cargo area on plugged in when the vehicle is not could cause interference the passenger side in use because the vehicle could...
Page 130: Wireless Charging
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, For vehicles with bench seats, the The power outlet is not designed for be sure to follow the proper 110/120-volt power outlet is on the the following, and may not work installation instructions included with center stack below the climate properly if they are plugged in: the equipment.
Page 131 The operating temperature is 20 °C compatibility: ( 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to In the U.S., see my.gmc.com/ 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. learn. In Canada, see Warning gmtotalconnect.ca.
Page 132 Instruments and Controls display, remove the mobile opensource@lge.com. This offer is THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED device from the pad, turn it valid for three (3) years from the BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS 180 degrees, and wait date on which you purchased the AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"...
Page 133: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.
Page 134: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English, Metric Similar...
Page 135 Instruments and Controls Denali English Standard Theme, Metric Similar...
Page 136 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where the If there is an active call, mute the selected Driver Information phone or switch to handset There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be operation. in the center of the instrument viewed.
Page 137: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Display Themes (Denali) : There displayed. Enable the speed Trip Odometer are three instrument cluster display warning and then use The trip odometer shows how far configurations to choose from: adjust the value. Press to set the the vehicle has been driven since Standard, Technology, and Media.
Page 138: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some Engine Oil Pressure owners ask about. None of these Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Caution Temperature Gauge Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible.
Page 140: Transmission Temperature
Instruments and Controls Transmission Temperature Gauge English Standard Theme English Standard Theme This gauge measures the This gauge appears when the temperature of the vehicle's engine vehicle is in Tow/Haul Mode and Metric Standard Theme coolant. shows the transmission fluid temperature.
Page 141: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, this accessories, such as the radio and Caution gauge shows the condition of the air conditioner and unplug all charging system. The gauge can chargers and accessories. Do not drive the vehicle while the transition from a higher to lower or a Readings outside the normal transmission fluid is overheating,...
Page 142: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls times if the driver remains or passenger remains or becomes becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is vehicle is moving. moving. If the driver seat belt is buckled, If the passenger seat belt is neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the comes on.
Page 143: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status after several more seconds, the Warning (Continued) status indicator will light either ON Indicator or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to with the airbag system. To help The vehicle has a passenger let you know the status of the front avoid injury to yourself or others, outboard passenger frontal airbag.
Page 144: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
Instruments and Controls system. Have it checked by your Caution dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. Modifications to the engine, When this light comes on, or is transmission, exhaust, intake, flashing, the Driver Information or fuel system, or the use of Center (DIC) also displays a replacement tires that do not Malfunctions are often indicated by...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the Poor fuel quality can cause not used to perform an Emissions amount of cargo being hauled as inefficient engine operation and Inspection/Maintenance test or to soon as possible. poor driveability, which may go service the vehicle may affect away once the engine is warmed vehicle operation.
Page 146: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning does not fully release. If it stays on Antilock Brake System after the parking brake is fully Light (ABS) Warning Light released, it means the vehicle has a The vehicle brake system consists brake problem. of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 147: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls If both the ABS and the brake Tow/Haul Mode Light without using the turn signal in that system warning light are on, the direction. The LKA light will turn vehicle's antilock brakes are not amber. functioning and there is a problem This light is amber and flashes as a with the regular brakes.
Page 148: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 149: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls See Traction Control/Electronic When the Light Is On Steady Caution (Continued) Stability Control 0 229. This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly engine and it may not be covered Engine Coolant underinflated. by the vehicle warranty. See Temperature Warning Engine Overheating 0 294.
Page 150: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it Security Light means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle Caution could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See Lack of proper engine oil your dealer.
Page 151: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the The light goes out when the fog Adaptive Cruise Control Light high-beam headlamps are in use. lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps 0 175 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 172.
Page 152: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays : Press to move between 6. Press while an item is the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or cluster. deselect that item. When an Driver Information item is selected, a checkmark : Press to open a menu or select Center (DIC) will appear next to it.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls or miles per gallon (mpg). This economy over recent driving history This also shows the number of number is calculated based on the and the amount of fuel remaining in liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded the fuel tank.
Page 154 Instruments and Controls from highest to lowest. If a feature is Trailer Brake : Displays on vehicles hold for several seconds while turned off, it will be removed from with the Integrated Trailer Brake the Oil Life display is active. See Control (ITBC) system.
Page 155: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls Transmission Fluid Temperature Caution Gauge : Shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in If you try to use the HUD image either degrees Celsius (°C) or as a parking aid, you may degrees Fahrenheit (°F). misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle.
Page 156 Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts : Press down or lift up to center Press on the steering wheel displayed in the HUD may be the HUD image. The HUD image controls while Head-up Display cleared by using the steering wheel can only be adjusted up and down, Rotation is highlighted to enter controls.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls Metric Metric Metric English English English Speed View : This display gives the Audio/Phone View : This displays Navigation View : This displays the speedometer reading (in English or the speed view along with audio/ speed view along with Turn-by-Turn metric units), speed limit, Adaptive phone information.
Page 158: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or Nothing is covering the some action that may be needed to HUD lens. correct a condition. Multiple HUD brightness setting is not messages may appear one after Metric too dim or too bright.
Page 159: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls Brakes while this message is on, but Vehicle maximum acceleration and speed Ride Control Systems Personalization may be reduced. Anytime this Driver Assistance Systems message stays on, or displays Use the audio system controls to repeatedly, the vehicle should be Cruise Control access the personalization menus taken to your dealer for service as...
Page 160 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus Time and Date Teen Driver The following list of menu items may Manually set the time and date. See See Teen Driver under Settings be available: Clock 0 126. in the infotainment manual. Time and Date Language Valet Mode Language...
Page 161 Instruments and Controls Auto Volume Auto Volume Comfort and Convenience Maximum Startup Volume This feature adjusts the volume Lighting based on vehicle speed and Audio Cue Volume Power Door Locks ambient noise. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Manage Favorites Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, This allows favorites to be edited.
Page 162 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog Forward Collision System Side Blind Zone Alert If equipped, this feature will This feature will turn on or off This allows the feature to be turned automatically turn on the rear Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and on or off.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls Auto Memory Recall Reverse Tilt Mirror Lighting This feature automatically recalls When on, the driver and/or Select the Lighting menu and the the current driver s previously stored passenger mirrors will tilt downward following may display: 1 or 2 button positions when the when the vehicle is shifted to Vehicle Locator Lights ignition is changed from off to on or...
Page 164 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Door Unlock Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout If turned on, this feature will turn the ventilated seats on when using Remote Start Auto Cool Seats When on, this feature will keep the...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Pair New Device Apple CarPlay System Operation (Key Access) Select to pair a new device. See Select and the following may 0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry Pairing in Infotainment Controls display: (RKE) System Operation (Keyless under Bluetooth in the infotainment Apple CarPlay...
Page 166 Instruments and Controls Select Off or On. Turn Display Off Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select to turn Off or On. Manage Android Auto Devices Mode Select to manage Android devices. Select to change the display of the Rear Park Assist Symbols Android Auto must be on for this infotainment system.
Page 167: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls Select Restore or Cancel. Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other System Software Information devices. Select to view the infotainment Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement system current software information.
Page 168 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the has a new battery for quick and not release either button until newly programmed button accurate transmission of the the indicator light goes from a for five seconds.
Page 169: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5. Press and release the Learn or Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Smart button. Step 6 must be Some Gate Operators Operation completed within 30 seconds of For questions or programming help, pressing this button. Using the Universal Remote see www.homelink.com/gm or call System...
Page 170 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal...
Page 171: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 176 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....176 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 172 Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, To keep the lamps on for more than high-beam on light appears on the the off position will only work when 10 minutes, the ignition must be on instrument cluster when the high the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 173: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The IntelliBeam system can be The other vehicle's lamps cannot Headlamp High/ disabled by the High/Low-Beam be detected due to dense Low-Beam Changer Changer or the Flash-to-Pass exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road feature. If this happens, the spray, mist, or other airborne Push the turn signal lever toward High/Low-Beam Changer must obstructions.
Page 174: Daytime Running
Lighting If the headlamps are in the The light sensor determines it is automatic position or on low beam, daytime. the high-beam headlamps will turn When the DRL system is on, only on. Depending on the type of the DRL are on. The taillamps, headlamp, they will either turn off sidemarker lamps, instrument panel after a short duration or stay on as...
Page 175: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Signals Control 0 176. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to...
Page 176: Fog Lamps
Lighting The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed position whenever it is released. to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps If after signaling a turn or a lane are turned off, the fog lamps will change the arrows flash rapidly or come on again.
Page 177: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY To change the dome lamp settings, This feature controls the brightness...
Page 178: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off Some exterior lamps and the interior immediately by turning the exterior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in lamp control off.
Page 179: Battery Power Protection
Lighting moving up or down. This is normal. Normally, these actions occur in To keep the lamps on for more than If there is a problem, an alert will be steps or levels, without being 10 minutes, the ignition must be on displayed.
Page 180: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....179 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.
Page 181: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Fan Control Systems 5. Defrost Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 6. Passenger Temperature Dual Automatic Climate Control System Control Control System ... . . 180 Rear Climate Control 7.
Page 182 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to The maximum auto fan speed can cool the vehicle faster, recirculation be adjusted. See Climate and Air Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in Quality under Vehicle warm weather. Personalization 0 158.
Page 183 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the A/C : Press to turn the air on, see Climate and Air Quality automatic operation of the mode. conditioning system on or off. An under Vehicle Personalization Press AUTO to return to automatic indicator light comes on to show 0 158.
Page 184 Climate Controls Fan Control : Press up or down to if equipped, may also come on. Caution increase or decrease the rear See Remote Vehicle Start 0 39 and passenger area fan speed. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Using a razor blade or sharp 0 67.
Page 185: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls The climate control system uses the Automatic Operation information from these sensors to AUTO : Press AUTO to maintain comfort settings by automatically control the adjusting the outlet temperature, fan temperature, air delivery, and fan speed, and air delivery mode. The speed for rear seat passengers.
Page 186: Air Vents
Climate Controls climate controls, the rear climate Air Vents Operation Tips temperature is linked to the driver Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the temperature setting. or leaves from the air inlets at center and on the side of the MODE : Press to change the the base of the windshield that instrument panel.
Page 187: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance 2. Disconnect the glove box door damper string from the glove box door assembly. A pen or Passenger Compartment pencil may be inserted through Air Filter the end of the damper string to prevent the string from slipping The filter reduces the dust, pollen, inside the door assembly.
Page 188 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
Page 189: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . 231 Power (RAP) ....212 Magnetic Ride Control ..232 Operating Shifting Into Park .
Page 190: Driving Information
Driving and Operating E85 or FlexFuel ....256 Driving Information Designate a front seat Filling the Tank ....256 passenger to handle potential Filling a Portable Fuel distractions.
Page 191: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Refer to the infotainment section for Average driver reaction time is Warning more information on using that about three-quarters of a second. In system and the navigation system, that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very if equipped, including pairing and 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous.
Page 192: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery Take curves at a reasonable Electric Power Steering speed. This vehicle has electric power Reduce speed before entering a steering. It does not have power curve. steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.
Page 193: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. vehicles not equipped with All straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road occurs.
Page 194 Driving and Operating Read all the information about Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading four-wheel-drive vehicles in this the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving manual. 0 200 and Tires 0 320. Remove any underbody air Warning Environmental Concerns deflector, if equipped.
Page 195 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) of control. Driving across hills can Driving to the top of a hill at high on the transfer case overrides the cause a rollover. You could be speed can cause an accident. transmission.
Page 196 Driving and Operating Never back down a hill in downhill wheels, which could Warning (Continued) N (Neutral) using only the cause a downhill slide or a rollover. brake. The vehicle can roll descending a hill and use a low backward quickly and you Surface conditions can be a gear to keep vehicle speed under could lose control.
Page 197 Driving and Operating Traction is reduced on hard packed Warning Warning (Continued) snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when Getting out of the vehicle on the Traction could be lost, and the driving on hard packed snow downhill side when stopped vehicle could roll over.
Page 198: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving wet enough and you are going fast Warning enough. When the vehicle is Remove any brush or debris that hydroplaning, it has little or no has collected on the underbody or Wet brakes can cause crashes. contact with the road.
Page 199: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 200 Driving and Operating Allow greater following distance Warning Warning (Continued) and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest clear roads in shaded areas. setting. See Climate under the vehicle.
Page 201: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low designed to carry, the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification/Tire label.
Page 202 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information tires (3) and the recommended Subtract the combined Label cold tire inflation pressures (4). weight of the driver and For more information on tires passengers from XXX kg or and inflation see Tires 0 320 XXX lbs.
Page 203 Driving and Operating your vehicle. Consult this 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg manual to determine how (700 lbs) this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing 0 262 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.
Page 204 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes Warning (Continued) and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all the vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label break and change the way the...
Page 205: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension Starting and Warning (Continued) components to get added Operating durability might not change the When you carry weight ratings. Ask your dealer something inside the New Vehicle Break-In to help load the vehicle the vehicle, secure it right way.
Page 206: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
Driving and Operating Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) (Keyless Access) premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing 0 262 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information.
Page 207 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), the ignition The vehicle may have an electric automatic transmission, the must be on or in ACC/ steering column lock. The lock is shift lever must be in P (Park) ACCESSORY, and the brake pedal activated when the ignition is turned to turn the ignition off.
Page 208: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ to be driven. The engine will not OFF to turn the engine off. Retained ACCESSORY to off after start in Service Mode. Press the Accessory Power (RAP) will remain five minutes to prevent battery button again to turn the ignition off.
Page 209 Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, diagnostics, and to verify the proper This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, operation of the malfunction vehicle is moving.
Page 210: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure (Key Caution (Continued) Access) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or immediately after cranking has 1. With your foot off the N (Neutral). The engine will not start accelerator pedal, turn the ended, can overheat and damage in any other position.
Page 211: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating Operate the engine and again, do the same thing. This Caution transmission gently until the oil clears the extra gasoline from warms up and lubricates all the engine. Do not race the Cranking the engine for long moving parts.
Page 212 Driving and Operating thermostat in the plug end of the Warning Warning (Continued) cord, which will prevent engine heater operation at temperatures Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, above 18 °C (0 °F). property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage To Use the Engine Heater shock, and injury.
Page 213: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into the sure to unplug and store the P (Park) position by pulling the cord as it was before to keep it shift lever toward you and Warning away from moving engine moving it up as far as it will go.
Page 214: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). If the vehicle has an uncharged Warning (Continued) This is called torque lock. To battery or a battery with low voltage, prevent torque lock, set the parking try charging or jump starting the And, if you leave the vehicle with brake and then shift into P (Park) battery.
Page 215: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating Parking over Things If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Automatic Transmission Management indicator, see Driver That Burn The timer will reset if the vehicle is Information Center (DIC) 0 151 for shifted out of P (Park) while it is more information on using this running.
Page 216: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...
Page 217: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic Warning Warning (Continued) Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the So, be sure the transfer case is in If equipped, there is an electronic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive shift lever position indicator within in P (Park) with the parking brake High or Four-Wheel Drive High or...
Page 218 Driving and Operating N : In this position, the engine does The vehicle has a shift stabilization Caution not connect with the wheels. To feature that adjusts the transmission restart the engine when the vehicle shifting to the current driving A transmission hot message may is already moving, use conditions in order to reduce rapid...
Page 219: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating temperature changes. During this Kickdown Mode Caution (Continued) adaptive shift control process, The accelerator pedal provides an shifting might feel different as the additional downshift after pressing When stopping on a hill, use the transmission determines the best through the kickdown feature.
Page 220 Driving and Operating 2. Press the plus/minus buttons When the shift lever is moved from on the shift lever to select the D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a desired range of gears for downshift may occur. The gear that current driving conditions.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 6 Speed Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Low Traction Mode Low Traction Mode assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery, such as with ice or snow.
Page 222 Driving and Operating 10 Speed Transmission Gear before shifting from 10th D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) - Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) - Tow/Haul engaged Grade Braking is not available when Caution (Continued)
Page 223: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 146 and Drive Systems Hill and Mountain Roads 0 198. Also see Tow/Haul Mode under Four-Wheel Drive Towing Equipment 0 267. If equipped, four-wheel drive Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking engages the front axle for extra traction.
Page 224 Driving and Operating Two Speed Automatic The indicator mark on the switch Warning must line up with the indicator light Transfer Case before a shift can be commanded. Shifting the transfer case to To command a shift rotate the N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle transfer case switch to the new to roll even if the transmission is desired position.
Page 225 Driving and Operating driving conditions. This setting Shifting Into 4 or AUTO 2. Turn the knob to 4 . Wait for provides slightly lower fuel economy the 4 indicator light to stop Turn the knob to the 4 or AUTO than 2 .
Page 226 Driving and Operating complete the shift. With the vehicle will come on when the transfer Shifting Out of 4 moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph), case shift to N (Neutral) is To shift: and the transmission in N (Neutral), complete.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 4. Turn the transfer case knob to All of the lights will blink on then off AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel the desired setting. momentarily when the ignition is Drive) : Use when road surface turned on. The light that remains on traction conditions are variable.
Page 228: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Shifting Into 4 or AUTO becomes necessary to slam on the Turn the knob to the 4 or AUTO brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake position. This can be done at any avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) speed.
Page 229: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating Using ABS Parking Brake Caution Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let Driving with the parking brake on ABS work. You may hear the ABS can overheat the brake system pump or motor operating and feel and cause premature wear or the brake pedal pulsate.
Page 230: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating control module to supplement the the vehicle in a complete standstill Ride Control Systems power brake system under on a grade, HSA will be conditions where the driver has automatically activated. During the Traction Control/ quickly and forcefully applied the transition period between when the Electronic Stability brake pedal in an attempt to quickly...
Page 231 Driving and Operating intended path. Trailer Sway Control comes on, and the appropriate maintaining control. The vehicle is (TSC) is also on automatically when message will appear on the DIC. safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is started. See Trailer Both traction control and StabiliTrak adjusted accordingly.
Page 232: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)
Driving and Operating To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on grades in a forward or reverse gear. Caution The HDC switch is on the center again, press and release . The stack, below the climate controls. traction off light and the Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is Press...
Page 233: Magnetic Ride Control
Driving and Operating Noise from the hydraulic brake When enabled, if the vehicle speed when the vehicle is loaded or towing control module is normal when HDC is above 30 km/h (19 mph) and a trailer. See Tow/Haul Mode is active. below 60 km/h (37 mph), a DIC under Towing Equipment 0 267.
Page 234: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating proper vehicle height. The system is Cruise Control and Grade Braking systems. See activated when the ignition key is Grade Braking underTow/Haul turned on and will automatically Mode 0 222. Warning adjust vehicle height thereafter. The This vehicle has StabiliTrak and system may exhaust (lower vehicle when the system begins to limit Cruise control can be dangerous...
Page 235 Driving and Operating 2. Get up to the desired speed. Increasing Speed While Using : Press to turn the system on or Cruise Control off. A white indicator comes on in 3. Press and release SET . The the instrument cluster when the desired set speed briefly If the cruise control system is cruise is turned on.
Page 236: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating To slow down in small may be necessary to maintain Shift the transmission to increments, briefly press SET . vehicle speed. When going N (Neutral). For each press, the vehicle goes downhill, Cruise Grade Braking To turn off cruise control, about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Page 237 Driving and Operating If a vehicle is detected in your path, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply limited, moderate braking to this section. Complete attention is Visibility is low, such as in maintain the selected following gap. fog, rain, or snow always required while driving and To disengage ACC, apply the brake.
Page 238 Driving and Operating Setting Adaptive Cruise Control : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the is on when not in use, it could instrument cluster when ACC is get pressed and go into ACC when turned on.
Page 239 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While ACC is at vehicle speed goes to next To decrease speed in larger a Set Speed 5 km/h (5 mph) faster mark on increments, press and briefly the speedometer. hold SET . For each press, the Do one of the following: vehicle speed goes to the next When it is determined that there is...
Page 240 Driving and Operating back your vehicle will follow a Approaching and Following a vehicle detected ahead. Consider Vehicle traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions.
Page 241 Driving and Operating braking may feel or sound different ACC Automatically Disengages ACC Override than if the brakes were applied ACC may automatically disengage If using the accelerator pedal while manually. This is normal. and you will need to manually apply ACC is active, a warning message the brakes to slow the vehicle if: in the DIC and in the HUD,...
Page 242 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Warning (Continued) alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could especially when following a respond to vehicles in different vehicle exiting or entering exit lanes, signs, guardrails, and other ramps. You could lose control of stationary objects when entering or the vehicle or crash.
Page 243: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if is pressed This vehicle may have features that or if the ignition is turned off. work together to help avoid crashes Cleaning the Sensing System or reduce crash damage while...
Page 244: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Driving and Operating see Collision/Detection Systems Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) under Vehicle Personalization 0 158. Under many conditions, these Work if the detection sensor Assistance Systems for systems will not: is covered up, such as with a sticker, magnet, or metal Parking or Backing Detect children, plate.
Page 245 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or Parking Assist closer than they appear. The area With RPA, and if equipped with FPA, displayed is limited and objects that as the vehicle moves at speeds of are close to either corner of the less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the bumper or under the bumper do not sensors on the bumpers may detect...
Page 246 Driving and Operating When an object is first detected in Use caution while backing up when Warning (Continued) the rear, one beep will be heard towing a trailer, as the RCTA from the rear, or both sides of the detection zones that extend out or vehicle damage, even with Safety Alert Seat will pulse two from the back of the vehicle do not...
Page 247: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating parking assist on again, select On in Forward Collision Alert Warning (Continued) vehicle personalization. The On with (FCA) System Towbar setting allows for the stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, parking assist to work properly with If equipped, the FCA system may or when following a vehicle too an attached trailer hitch.
Page 248 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit Without Head-Up Display visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or When your vehicle approaches FCA warnings will not occur unless...
Page 249: Forward Automatic
Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert the alert timing. The range of For cleaning instructions, see selectable alert timing may not be Washing the Vehicle under appropriate for all drivers and Exterior Care 0 360. driving conditions. System operation may also be If your vehicle is equipped with limited under snow, heavy rain, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),...
Page 250 Driving and Operating The system works when driving in a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph), Detect a vehicle when undesired. It could respond to a or on vehicles with Adaptive Cruise weather limits visibility, such turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, Control (ACC), above 4 km/h...
Page 251: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Heavy rain or snow is interfering Lane Change Alert (LCA) Warning with object detection. If equipped, the LCA system is a There is a problem with the IBA may increase vehicle braking lane-changing aid that assists StabiliTrak system. in situations when it may not be drivers with avoiding lane change necessary.
Page 252 Driving and Operating LCA Detection Zones How the System Works If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected The LCA symbol lights up in the vehicle, this display will flash as an side mirrors when the system extra warning not to change lanes.
Page 253: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating trailer. LCA may alert to objects If the LCA displays do not light up Lane Keep Assist (LKA) attached to the vehicle, such as a when moving vehicles are in the If equipped, LKA may help avoid trailer, bicycle, or object extending side blind zone or are rapidly crashes due to unintentional lane...
Page 254 Driving and Operating When on, is green if LKA is Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) available to assist and provide LDW alerts. It may assist by gently The LKA and LDW systems vehicle. Always keep your turning the steering wheel and may not: attention on the road and display...
Page 255: Fuel
Driving and Operating Sudden lighting changes, such Fuel Do not use gasoline with a posted as when driving through tunnels. octane rating of less than 87, as this GM recommends the use of TOP may cause engine knock and will Banked roads.
Page 256: Requirements
Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels occurs, return to your authorized Caution (Continued) dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is Caution Fuel with a posted octane caused by the type of fuel used, rating of less than the repairs may not be covered by the Do not use fuels with any of the recommended fuel.
Page 257: E85 Or Flexfuel
Driving and Operating If your vehicle is able to use E85 or The starting characteristics of E85 Caution (Continued) FlexFuel, GM Fuel System or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for Treatment Cleaner - FlexFuel is the use when temperatures fall below damage plastic and rubber parts.
Page 258 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Do not use a cell phone Overfilling the fuel tank by more while refueling. than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause: Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and Keep children away from damage to the fuel system.
Page 259: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable 3. Remove and clean the funnel Warning (Continued) Gas Can adapter and return to the storage location. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and keep it in contact with the fill must be filled from a portable opening until filling is Filling a Portable Fuel...
Page 260: General Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing The trailer must be equipped Turn off Parking Assist and Rear with brakes adequate for the Cross Traffic Alert (RTCA) when intended use. A loaded trailer towing. General Towing weighing more than 900 kg The Forward Automatic Braking Information (2,000 lb) must be equipped with System should be set to Off...
Page 261 Driving and Operating the handling and braking of the rig. the left. To move the trailer to the Warning (Continued) If the trailer has electric brakes, start right, move your hand to the right. the combination moving and then Always back up slowly and, Also adjust the climate apply the trailer brake controller by if possible, have someone...
Page 262 Driving and Operating Driving on Grades minutes before turning the engine 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then off. If the overheat warning comes apply the parking brake and Reduce speed and shift to a lower on, see Engine Overheating 0 294. shift into P (Park).
Page 263: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating brake system. It is a good idea to To identify the trailering capacity of Warning (Continued) inspect these before and during the vehicle, read the information in the trip. Weight of the Trailer following. covered by the vehicle warranty. Check periodically to see that all Trailering is different than just Pull a trailer only if all the steps in...
Page 264 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Use the following chart to determine how much the trailer can weigh, Safe trailering requires monitoring based upon the vehicle model and the weight, speed, altitude, road options. grades, outside temperature, and how frequently the vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
Page 265 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.23 3 810 kg (8,400 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Yukon Denali AWD 3.23 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Yukon XL Denali 2WD 3.23 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
Page 266 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon 2WD 3.08 2 948kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) Yukon AWD 3.08 2 858 kg (6,300 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) Yukon XL 2WD 3.08 2 858kg (6,300 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) Yukon XL AWD 3.08...
Page 267 Driving and Operating fall outside of this range. In this Maximum Tongue case, the recommended tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight weight in the trailer owner s manual 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) should be observed. In all cases, the maximum loads for the vehicle 1500 Weight Distributing...
Page 268: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating not to exceed the RGAWR before tongue weight among the two When using a weight-distributing applying the weight distribution vehicle and trailer axles. See hitch, measure distance (2) before spring bars. Weight of the Trailer Tongue in coupling the trailer to the hitch ball.
Page 269 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring Harness Tow/Haul Mode, turn on the headlamps to help charge the A loaded trailer that weighs more The seven-pin trailer connector is battery. than 900 kg (2,000 lb) must be mounted in the bumper. This equipped with its own brake system, connector can be plugged into a Electric Brake Control Wiring...
Page 270 Driving and Operating Pressing this button at the end of When pulling a heavy trailer or a Integrated Trailer Brake the shift lever turns on and off the large or heavy load in Control System Tow/Haul Mode. stop-and-go traffic. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is...
Page 271 Driving and Operating antilock brake or StabiliTrak The ITBC system has a control Warning (Continued) systems to activate, power sent to panel on the instrument panel to the the trailer's brakes will be left of the steering column. The trailer instability which could automatically adjusted to minimize control panel allows adjustment to result in personal injury or...
Page 272 Driving and Operating a Trailer Gain button to recall the The Trailer Output will indicate - - - the left will apply only the trailer current Trailer Gain setting. - - - on the Trailer Brake Display brakes. Use this lever to adjust Each press and release of the Page whenever the following occur: Trailer Gain to properly adjust the...
Page 273 Driving and Operating To adjust Trailer Gain for each 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time If the disconnect occurs while towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, the vehicle is stationary, this or road surface conditions message will automatically turn 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer change or if trailer wheel off in about 30 seconds.
Page 274: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
Driving and Operating 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the wiring connection to the trailer and When TSC is applying the brakes, ignition back to RUN. turn the ignition back on. If either of the TCS/StabiliTrak indicator light these messages continues, either flashes to notify the driver to reduce 4.
Page 275: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Conversions and Warning Warning (Continued) Add-Ons Use of electronic trailer sway the manual trailer brake apply lever. Also check that control devices could result in Add-On Electrical the trailer brake lamps and reduced trailer brake Equipment other lamps are functioning performance, loss of trailer correctly.
Page 276 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 277: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....297 Electrical System Battery - North America ..298 Electrical System Overload . . . 309 Four-Wheel Drive .
Page 278: General Information
Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information California Proposition Tires ......335 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 279: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Doing Your Own Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...
Page 280: Hood
Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 382. Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Page 281: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 282 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Jump Starting - North America Checking Engine Oil under 0 351. Engine Oil 0 283. 2. Battery - North America 0 298. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding Washer 3.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 284: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil Jump Starting - North America Block 0 310. If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW 0 351. ADD OIL message displays when Engine Oil 2. Battery - North America 0 298. the engine oil level may be too low.
Page 285 Vehicle Care engine oil level on steep grades If the oil is below the cross-hatched Caution (Continued) or too soon after engine shutoff area at the tip of the dipstick and can result in incorrect readings. the engine has been off for at least of the vehicle and seek a service Accuracy improves when 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the...
Page 286: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Engine oils that have been Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, approved by GM as meeting the into sewers, or into streams or Oil Flushes dexos1 specification are marked bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 287: Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care not necessary for up to a year. The Automatic Transmission 2. Press and hold . The oil life engine oil and filter must be will change to 100%. Fluid (6 Speed changed at least once a year and, Transmission) The oil life system can also be reset at this time, the system must be...
Page 288 Vehicle Care Information Center (DIC). See Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 151. automatic transmission fluid listed transmission to overheat. Be sure 6. Using the transmission fluid in Recommended Fluids and to get an accurate reading if temperature reading, determine Lubricants 0 379.
Page 289 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71 °C and 93 °C (160 °F and 200 °F). 1. Locate the transmission 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate dipstick at the rear of the COLD check band, add only...
Page 290: Transmission)
Vehicle Care 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out the level into the HOT band. equipped with a transmission fluid the dipstick and wipe it with a It does not take much fluid, level dipstick. There is a special clean rag or paper towel.
Page 291: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at the cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter scheduled maintenance intervals the engine air cleaner/filter (away assembly. See Engine listed in Maintenance Schedule Compartment Overview 0 280. from the vehicle), to release loose 0 370.
Page 292: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Warning Warning Operating the engine with the air Do not touch heater or radiator cleaner/filter off can cause you or hoses, or other engine parts. others to be burned. The air They can be very hot and can cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 293 Vehicle Care What to Use Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant temperature The coolant surge tank is in the Warning engine compartment on the Caution passenger side of the vehicle. See Plain water, or other liquids such Engine Compartment Overview Do not use anything other than a as alcohol, can boil before the 0 280.
Page 294 Vehicle Care the full cold mark. If it is not, there Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) may be a leak in the cooling system. warning. The engine could catch cause system damage. If coolant If coolant is visible but the coolant fire and you or others could be is not visible in the surge tank, level is not at or above the full cold...
Page 295: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with In addition, there are ENGINE Caution the proper mixture to the full OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, cold mark. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE If the pressure cap is not tightly ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS 4.
Page 296 Vehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the If there is an engine overheat longer displays, the vehicle can be warning, but no steam is seen or driven. Continue to drive the vehicle Engine Compartment heard, the problem may not be too slowly for about 10 minutes.
Page 297: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care Engine Fan protection against freezing in an Caution area where the temperature may fall If the vehicle has electric cooling below freezing. Do not use washer fluid that fans, the fans may be heard Adding Washer Fluid contains any type of water spinning at low speed during most repellent coating.
Page 298: Brakes
Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Caution (Continued) Caution Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement freezing occurs, which could Continuing to drive with worn-out parts. If this is not done, the brakes damage the tank if it is brake pads could result in costly may not work properly.
Page 299: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid Warning Warning With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level surface, the brake fluid level If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake should be between the minimum can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the and maximum marks on the brake if the engine is hot enough.
Page 300: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant Warning Warning (Continued) WARNING: Battery posts, not careful. See Jump Starting - terminals, and related North America 0 351 for tips on accessories contain lead and lead working around a battery without compounds, chemicals known to getting hurt.
Page 301: Front Axle
Vehicle Care When to Change Lubricant Rear Axle Refer to Maintenance Schedule When to Check Lubricant 0 370 to determine how often to change the lubricant. It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is What to Use suspected or an unusual noise is Refer to Recommended Fluids and...
Page 302: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care two. The rear axle assembly must What to Use noise emissions to exceed Federal be supported on a flat, level surface standards, are covered by the Refer to Recommended Fluids and to get a true reading. warranty for the life of the vehicle. Lubricants 0 379 to determine what The following information relates to kind of lubricant to use.
Page 303: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care to its sale or delivery to the Air Intake: Do not use the accelerator ultimate purchaser or while it is pedal, and be ready to turn off Removal of the air cleaner in use; or the engine immediately if it silencer.
Page 304: Check
Vehicle Care 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) ready to apply the regular mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check brake immediately if the vehicle With the engine running, shift to begins to move. P (Park).
Page 305: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care warranty. Do not allow the 2. Push the release lever (2) to wiper blade arm to touch the disengage the hook and push windshield. the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper blade replacement.
Page 306: Gas Strut(S)
Vehicle Care Driver Assistance Systems Warning (Continued) When a windshield replacement is needed and the vehicle is equipped signs of wear, cracks, or other with a front-looking camera sensor damage periodically. Check to for the Driver Assistance Systems, make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate the windshield must be installed is held open with enough force.
Page 307: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, contact your dealer.
Page 308: Led Lighting
Vehicle Care LED Lighting Back-Up Lamps This vehicle has several LED lamps. To replace a back-up bulb: For replacement of any LED lighting 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate assembly, contact your dealer. 0 43. Fog Lamps 3. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly.
Page 309: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 5. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb counterclockwise to remove it 3. Lamp Assembly from the taillamp assembly. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Pull the bulb straight out from 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) the socket.
Page 310: Electrical System
Vehicle Care Electrical System Windshield Wipers Danger If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System heavy snow or ice, the windshield Fuses and circuit breakers are wipers will stop until the motor cools marked with their ampere rating. Overload and will then restart.
Page 311: Block
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Caution Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The engine compartment fuse block component on the vehicle may is in the engine compartment, on damage it. Always keep the the driver side of the vehicle. covers on any electrical component.
Page 312 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electric running Antilock brake Interior BEC LT1 boards system pump...
Page 313 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Automatic motorized seat belt headlamp leveling/ Right trailer Exhaust solenoid Suspension stoplamp/Turn leveling Fuel pump signal lamp compressor Integrated chassis Left trailer 4WD transfer case control module stoplamp/turn electronic control signal lamp Real time dampening Trailer parking...
Page 314 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine control Horn module/Ignition Fog lamps Miscellaneous/ High-beam Ignition/ headlamps Transmission/ Euro trailer Ignition Air conditioning RC upfitter 1 and 2 control VBAT upfitter 1 and 2 O2 sensor A Upfitter 1 Engine control module Engine control...
Page 315: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block (Left) Police upfitter Upfitter 3 Upfitter 4 Parking lamp Secondary fuel pump Front windshield washer Upfitter 1 Rear window Run/Crank washer Engine control Left cooling fan module Fuel pump prime Starter The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side...
Page 316 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Accessory power outlet 1 Retained accessory power APO/BATT Universal garage door opener/Interior rearview mirror SEO/Retained accessory power Body control module 3 Body control module 5 Steering wheel control backlighting The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Discrete logic ignition with all of the fuses, relays, and...
Page 317 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Mirror window module SEO/Automatic level Right heated, cooled, control/Left or ventilated seat (if Body control module 1 heated seat equipped) Front bolster (if Park enable/Electric Left heated, cooled, equipped) adjustable pedal (if or ventilated seat (if equipped) equipped)
Page 318: (Right)
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
Page 319 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Sunroof Body control module 2 Accessory power Air conditioning outlet 4 inverter Infotainment/Airbag Glove box /RF window switch/ Rain sensor Right door window motor Obstacle detection/USB Front blower Radio Body control module 6 Steering wheel controls Body control module 7...
Page 320: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Relays Usage Fuses Usage Retained accessory Rear window power defogger relay Rear Compartment Fuse Right heated second Block row seat Heated mirrors Liftgate Glass breakage Liftglass Liftgate module logic Rear wiper Rear heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower Second row seat The rear compartment fuse block is Liftgate module...
Page 321: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Warning (Continued) Liftglass Tires Underinflated tires pose Rear fog lamp (if the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has equipped) overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a Rear fog lamp (if resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer.
Page 322: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered Warning (Continued) roads. Consider installing winter This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered have been damaged by designed to provide good overall roads is expected.
Page 323: Low-Profile Tires
Vehicle Care tires with a lower speed rating are Tire Sidewall Labeling Caution (Continued) chosen, never exceed the tire's Useful information about a tire is maximum speed capability. damage. Keep tires set to the molded into the sidewall. The correct inflation pressure and Low-Profile Tires example shows a typical when possible, avoid contact with...
Page 324 Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that Specification) Original of 0310. can be carried and the equipment tires designed to maximum pressure needed to (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance...
Page 325: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The example shows a typical Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 75, as shown in...
Page 326 Vehicle Care Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety tire used on light duty trucks and cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code some multipurpose passenger the rim.
Page 327 Vehicle Care Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown Treadwear Indicators Narrow number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. bands, sometimes called wear is designed to seat multiplied by See Tire Pressure 0 327 and bars, that show across the tread 68 kg (150 lb).
Page 328: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the The Tire and Loading Caution Tire Load on an individual tire Information label on the vehicle due to curb weight, accessory indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor weight, occupant weight, and tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Page 329: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care Do not forget the spare tire, inflation pressure is high, press Warning (Continued) if the vehicle has one. See on the metal stem in the center Full-Size Spare Tire 0 350 for of the tire valve to release air. you or others could be killed.
Page 330: System
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire This sequence will continue upon pressure telltale illuminates, you subsequent vehicle start-ups as System should stop and check your tires as long as the malfunction exists. The Tire Pressure Monitor System soon as possible, and inflate them When the malfunction indicator is to the proper pressure.
Page 331: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 200, for an example of the Operation Tire and Loading Information label Limits 0 200. This vehicle may have a Tire and its location.
Page 332 Vehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message wave frequencies similar to the completed successfully after The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 333 Vehicle Care When the recommended The TPMS will not activate the tire TPMS Sensor Matching pressure is reached, the horn fill alert properly under the following Process sounds once and the turn conditions: Each TPMS sensor has a unique signal lamp will stop flashing There is interference from an identification code.
Page 334: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match the matched to the driver side rear 5. Press and hold in the center first tire/wheel position, and tire, and the TPMS sensor of the DIC controls. five minutes overall to match all four matching process is no longer The horn sounds twice to tire/wheel positions.
Page 335: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. alignment. See Tire Pressure 0 327 and cracked, cut, or snagged See When It Is Time for New Vehicle Load Limits 0 200. deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 336: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Lightly coat the center of the Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage tell when it is time for new tires. wheel hub with wheel bearing Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when grease after a wheel change or mounted on a parked vehicle.
Page 337 Vehicle Care GM strongly recommends affected if all the tires are not Warning buying tires with the same TPC replaced at the same time. Spec rating. If proper rotation and Mixing tires of different sizes, maintenance have been done, brands, or types may cause GM's exclusive TPC Spec all four tires should wear out at loss of control of the vehicle,...
Page 338: Wheels
Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Warning of these systems can also be pressure monitoring system affected. could give an inaccurate Using bias-ply tires on the low-pressure warning if non-TPC vehicle may cause the wheel Warning Spec rated tires are installed.
Page 339 Vehicle Care (NHTSA), which grades tires by Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving treadwear, traction, and where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and temperature performance. This sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road applies only to vehicles sold in and maximum section width.
Page 340: Balance
Vehicle Care to the generation of heat and its Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of ability to dissipate heat when Balance these conditions exist. tested under controlled The tires and wheels were aligned conditions on a specified indoor Your dealer will know the kind of and balanced at the factory to...
Page 341: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains Caution Warning (Continued) Warning The wrong wheel can also cause If traction devices are used, install problems with bearing life, brake them on the rear tires. If the vehicle has 265/65R18, cooling, speedometer or P265/65R18, P275/55R20, odometer calibration, headlamp or P285/45R22 size tires, do not aim, bumper height, vehicle...
Page 342: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause be badly injured or killed if the while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 343: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) 3. For vehicles with four-wheel drive with an N (Neutral) transfer case position, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn off the engine and do 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) not restart while the vehicle 2.
Page 344 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack knob (1) To access the spare tire, refer to the counterclockwise to release the following graphics and instructions: jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (2) counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 1. Open the hoist shaft access 4. Insert the open end of the door (3) on the bumper to extension (7) through the hole access the spare tire lock (6). in the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end of the extension (7) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 346 Vehicle Care 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to Removing the Flat Tire and pull the hoist cable closer to Installing the Spare Tire assist in reaching the 1. Do a safety check before spare tire. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 341 for more information.
Page 347 Vehicle Care one jack handle extension. both jack handle Attach the wheel wrench to the extensions (3). Attach the jack handle extension. Attach wheel wrench (4) to the jack the jack handle to the jack. handle extensions (3). Attach Position the jack on the frame the jack handle (2) to the behind the flat tire where the jack (1).
Page 348 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack towel can be used; however, use improperly positioned can a scraper or wire brush later to damage the vehicle and even remove all rust or dirt. make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle 8.
Page 349 Vehicle Care For center caps, line up the tab Warning (Continued) on the center cap with the slot in the wheel. The cap only goes in using accessory locking wheel one way. Place the cap on the nuts. See Capacities and wheel and press until it snaps Specifications 0 384 for original into place.
Page 350 Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the 11. Hoist Cable Caution vehicle in the spare tire carrier. 1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at Refer to the following graphics and the rear of the vehicle with the Storing an aluminum wheel with a instructions: valve stem pointed down, and...
Page 351: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle 2. Assemble the wheel blocks extensions (4) and wheel and jack together with the wrench (5). wing nut. 3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
Page 352: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care instructions on how to remove, The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting install, or store a spare tire, see Tire size spare tire than the road tires Changing 0 342. originally installed on the vehicle. Jump Starting - North This spare tire was developed for If equipped with a temporary use America...
Page 353 Vehicle Care unwanted ground connection. Warning (Continued) Caution You would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad HANDLING. For more information Ignoring these steps could result grounding could damage the go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in costly damage to the vehicle electrical systems.
Page 354 Vehicle Care For more information on the Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) location of the remote positive (+) and remote warranty. Whenever possible, turn your eyes or on your skin, flush negative ( ) terminals, see off or unplug all accessories on the place with water and get Engine Compartment Overview either vehicle when jump starting.
Page 355 Vehicle Care metal engine part or to a 7. Do not let the other end touch engine and supports the remote negative ( ) terminal if metal. Connect it to the resonator, on the vehicle with the vehicle has one. positive (+) terminal of the the dead battery.
Page 356: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care Jumper Cable Removal Towing the Vehicle Front Attachment Points Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Caution After starting the disabled vehicle Incorrectly towing a disabled and removing the jumper cables, vehicle may cause damage. The allow it to idle for several minutes.
Page 357 Vehicle Care dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towing is towing the vehicle with all Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a dolly. Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer s instructions.
Page 358 Vehicle Care To dinghy tow: 10. Keep the ignition key in the Caution towed vehicle in ACC/ 1. Position the vehicle being ACCESSORY to prevent the towed behind the tow vehicle, Failure to disconnect the negative steering column from locking. facing forward and on a level battery cable or to have it contact If equipped with Keyless...
Page 359 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN Dolly Towing Front Towing Caution with the engine off. Shift the (Front Wheels Off the Ground) transfer case out of N (Neutral) Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle to 2 . See Shifting out of with all four wheels on the N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel ground, or even with only two of...
Page 360 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Rear Towing This vehicle should not be towed 4. Put the transmission in with any wheels on the ground. P (Park). (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Dolly Towing Rear Towing Vehicles following the manufacturer's...
Page 361: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the Locks correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty. safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any If using an automatic car wash,...
Page 362 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as vehicle are aluminum, chrome or calcium chloride and other salts, ice stainless steel. To prevent damage may damage it. Use only melting agents, road oil and tar, tree always follow these cleaning non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 363 Vehicle Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap cloth or paper towel soaked with...
Page 364 Vehicle Care can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 379. Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur Tires trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be vehicle is not washed after driving covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 365: Interior Care
Vehicle Care For 1500 Series vehicles, at least underbody. Take care to thoroughly Finish Damage every other oil change lubricate the clean any areas where mud and Quickly repair minor chips and outer tie rod ends. other debris can collect. If equipped scratches with touch-up materials with power assist steps, extend Control arm ball joints on 1500...
Page 366 Vehicle Care hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect Never rub any surface Caution repellent from all interior surfaces or aggressively or with too much permanent damage may result. pressure. To prevent scratching, never use Use cleaners specifically designed Do not use laundry detergents or abrasive cleaners on automotive for the surfaces being cleaned to dishwashing soaps with...
Page 367 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a Start by vacuuming the surface fabric. microfiber cloth. Never use window using a soft brush attachment.
Page 368: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye seat belt especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics webbing. It may severely weaken well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
Page 369 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your floor mat to unlock each retainer vehicle.
Page 370: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 371: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance have your dealer perform these Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Maintenance services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. in hot weather Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Mainly driven in hilly or keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain Owner Checks and Services condition, improves fuel economy,...
Page 372 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, be reset. Your trained dealer Cooling System 0 291. suspension, and chassis technician can perform this work. components for damaged, loose, Check windshield washer fluid If the engine oil life system is reset or missing parts or signs of wear...
Page 373 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 302. Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 303. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 303.
Page 374 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 375 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Contaminated fluid will decrease the Schedule Additional Required life of the transfer case and/or axles Services - Normal and should be replaced. (1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every five years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 376 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 377: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case and/or front/rear axle Services Maintenance and Care output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Page 378 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 379 Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and Wiper Blades or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Wiper blades need to be cleaned when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 364 and and kept in good condition to Exterior Care 0 360.
Page 380: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (Except DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Denali) Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 381: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Power Assist Steps, and Outer Canada 10953474). Liftgate Handle Pivot Points Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in Canada 19300458).
Page 382 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 12622441 41-114 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Rear 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295...
Page 383: Maintenance Records
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 384: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification There may be a label on the inside Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the glove box that contains the Vehicle Identification following information: Number (VIN) ....383 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 385 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 379 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 386: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines...
Page 387: Customer Information
Privacy Procedure ....386 GMC. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
Page 388 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting GMC, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
Page 389: Offices
1908 Colonel Sam Drive completed in about 70 days. We However, if a customer wishes to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 believe our impartial program offers write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca advantages over courts in most should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Page 390: Online Owner Center
Customer Information Customer Assistance for GMC Centre (Canada) gmc.ca : View maintenance schedules, alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Text Telephone (TTY) Take a trip to the GMC Centre: diagnostic information. Schedule Users Chat live with online help service appointments. representatives.
Page 391: Program
Calling for Assistance reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, of eligible aftermarket adaptive GMC reserve the right to make any have the following information equipment required for the vehicle, changes or discontinue the ready:...
Page 392 Services Not Included in Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Road or Highway: Tow to the Roadside Assistance registration is required. nearest GMC dealer for warranty Impound towing caused by service, or if the vehicle was in a Trip Interruption Benefits and violation of any laws crash and cannot be driven.
Page 393: Scheduling Service
Customer Information to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage covered, however any cost for information. urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Transportation Options...
Page 394: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
Page 395 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 396: Information
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 397: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Reporting Safety $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Statement Defects shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Service and Owner publications are to the United States available for many current and past...
Page 398: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-GMC-8782 to the Canadian (1-800-462-8782), or write: Government GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 If you live in Canada, and you Detroit, MI 48232-5172 believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport...
Page 399: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 400 Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...
Page 401: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 400 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 402: Onstar Services
OnStar Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Make a call, end a call, Manage Wi-Fi Settings, or answer an incoming call. if equipped. Emergency Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling Press to get a priority connection Emergency Services require an voice commands. to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ active, OnStar service plan 7 to: (excludes Basic Plan).
Page 403 OnStar Security Navigation Cancel Route 1. Press . System responds: If equipped, OnStar provides these OnStar navigation requires a services: specific OnStar service plan. OnStar ready, then a tone. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, 2. Say Cancel route. System to receive Turn-by-Turn Press OnStar Advisors can use GPS to responds: Do you want to...
Page 404 OnStar Get My Destination Connections devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle 1. Press . System responds: The following OnStar services help controls only when it is safe to OnStar ready, then a tone. with staying connected. do so.
Page 405 Apple and Android and set a timer. which requires available minutes. smartphones. GMC users can Functionality of the Voice Command Connect with GMC on social access the following services from a button may vary by vehicle and media. smartphone: region.
Page 406 OnStar 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration Proactive Alerts: Receive a pausing, including a 1 and the real-time e-mail or text message Press and say Minutes then area code. System responds: regarding potential issues with Verify to check how many minutes OK, calling.
Page 407 OnStar OnStar Additional After change in ownership and Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, at 90 days. Remote Services, Roadside Information Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Transferring Service Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Smart Driver are available on most vehicles. Not Press to request account transfer all OnStar services are available OnStar Smart Driver provides eligibility information.
Page 408 OnStar information about the vehicle cannot Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., Warranty work unless GPS signals are that meets accessibility needs. OnStar equipment may be available, unobstructed, and Provide directions to the closest warranted as part of the vehicle compatible with the OnStar hospital or pharmacy in urgent warranty.
Page 409 OnStar around airports; in tunnels and Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates underpasses; or in an area with Message OnStar or GM may remotely deliver very dense trees. If GPS signals software updates or changes to the If there is limited cellular coverage are not available, the OnStar vehicle without further notice or or the cellular network has reached...
Page 410 OnStar consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip and for other third COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE or changes and agreement that party software please see http:// LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, either OnStar or GM may remotely opensource.lge.com/index DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, deliver them to the vehicle.
Page 411 OnStar For the purposes of this copyright Permission is granted to anyone to 3. Altered versions including, but and license, Info-ZIP is defined as use this software for any purpose, not limited to, ports to new the following set of individuals: including commercial applications, operating systems, existing and to alter it and redistribute it...
Page 412 OnStar 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and MacZip for its own source and binary releases.
Page 413: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Will You See after an Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ....90 Modifications ....278 When Should an Airbag Accessory Power .
Page 414 Index Assistance Program, Battery (cont'd) Roadside ..... . 390 Power Protection ... . . 178 Calibration .
Page 415 Index Check (cont'd) Control (cont'd) Traction and Electronic Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 303 Damage Repair, Collision ..393 Child Restraints Stability ..... 229 Danger, Warning, and Caution .
Page 416 Index Driving (cont'd) Emergency Extender, Seat Belt ....83 Defensive ..... 190 OnStar .
Page 417 Index Folding Mirrors ....53 Fuses (cont'd) Glove Box ..... . 118 Fuses and Circuit Breakers .
Page 418 Index High-Beam On Light ... . 149 Lap Belt ......83 High-Speed Operation .
Page 419 Index Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Mirrors (cont'd) Automatic Dimming Engine Oil Pressure ..149 for Children (LATCH Flash-to-Pass ....172 System) .
Page 420 Index Oil (cont'd) Parking (cont'd) Privacy Engine Oil Life System ..285 Brake and P (Park) Vehicle Data Recording ..398 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 137 Mechanism Check .
Page 421 Index Reimbursement Program, Roadside Assistance Seats GM Mobility ....390 Program ..... . . 390 Head Restraints .
Page 422 Index Service (cont'd) Steering (cont'd) System (cont'd) Wheel Adjustment ... . 123 Roof Rack ....120 Publications Ordering Information .
Page 423 Index Tires (cont'd) Trailer Vehicle (cont'd) Rotation ..... . 334 Sway Control (TSC) ..273 Personalization .
Page 424 Index When It Is Time for New Tires ......335 Where to Put the Restraint ..102 Wi-Fi .
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