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Page 1 Tahoe/Suburban/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, CHEVROLET, Danger, Warning, and GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC Caution Truck Emblems, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, Z71, YUKON and Warning messages found on vehicle DENALI are trademarks and/or labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Page 4 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Lane Change Alert and what they mean. See the : Lane Departure Warning features in this manual for information.
Page 5 Introduction NOTES...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Transmission ....19 Driving for Better Fuel Four-Wheel Drive ....20 Economy .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Tahoe/Suburban Shown, Yukon/Yukon XL Similar...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 195. 5. Favorite Switches (Out of 13. Power Outlet 220/230 Volt View). See Steering Wheel Alternating Current (If 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 165 Controls in the infotainment Equipped). See Power Outlets (If Equipped). manual.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 21. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Initial Drive Equipped). See Towing Information Equipment 0 277. 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) This section provides a brief (Out of View). See Malfunction overview about some of the Indicator Lamp 0 153. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds Remote start can be extended. three times. Canceling a Remote Start Press and hold for more than To cancel a remote start, do one of...
Page 11: Liftgate
In Brief Pulling the door handle once will See Door Locks 0 40. Liftgate unlock that door. Pulling the Keyless Access handle again will unlatch it. If equipped with Keyless Access, To lock or unlock the doors from the RKE transmitter must be within outside the vehicle press 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door.
Page 12: Windows
In Brief Use the pull cup to lower and close Windows Seat Adjustment the liftgate. Do not press the touch Manual Seats pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console.
Page 13: Memory Features
In Brief Power Seats Memory Features Then immediately press and hold 1, 2, or (Exit) until two beeps sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or until the saved position is reached. When Auto Memory Recall is enabled in vehicle personalization, positions previously saved to memory buttons 1 and 2 are...
Page 14: Third Row Seats
In Brief tumbled for easy entry/exit to the Seat Belts Press to heat the driver or third row seats (if equipped). The passenger seatback only. seatbacks also recline. Press to heat the driver or See Second Row Seats 0 71. passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Page 15: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors System Power Mirrors Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for The passenger sensing system will nighttime use to avoid glare of the turn off the front outboard...
Page 16: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Folding Mirrors Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Adjustment The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. See Folding Mirrors 0 53.
Page 17: Throttle And Brake Pedal
In Brief Power Tilt and Telescoping Throttle and Brake Pedal The vehicle may have a memory Steering Wheel function, which lets pedal settings Adjustment be saved and recalled. See Memory Seats 0 66. If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be Interior Lighting changed.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
In Brief DOOR : The lamps come on Exterior Lighting automatically when a door is opened. ON : Turns all dome lamps on. Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 186.
Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer
In Brief AUTO : Automatically turns on the The windshield wipers are controlled Turn the band down to the lower headlamps, parking lamps, INT setting for less sensitivity to by turning the band with taillamps, instrument panel lights, moisture. FRONT on it. roof marker lamps (if equipped), and Move the band out of the : Fast wipes.
Page 20: 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 21: Four-Wheel Drive
In Brief While using Range Selection Mode, Automatic Transfer Case 4 : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High cruise control and the Tow/Haul position when extra traction is Mode can be used. needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active.
Page 22: 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 0 241 and See the infotainment manual for Adaptive Cruise Control 0 244, information on the radio, audio if equipped.
Page 23: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
In Brief Forward Collision Alert vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when (FCA) System driving in a forward gear. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Forward Automatic Braking reduce the harm caused by (FAB) 0 258.
Page 24: Lane Change Alert (Lca)
In Brief Lane Change Alert (LCA) See Assistance Systems for Parking The vehicle may also have the Front or Backing 0 252. Park Assist system. If equipped, the LCA system is a See Assistance Systems for Parking lane-changing aid that assists Rear Cross Traffic Alert or Backing 0 252.
Page 25: Universal Remote System
In Brief Vehicles with Bench Seats Universal Remote System Sunroof One on the center stack below the climate control system One in the storage area on the bench seat One on the rear of the center armrest storage One in the third row seat area on the driver side One in the rear cargo area on the passenger side...
Page 26: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief If an object is in the path of the Performance and press and release (1). Press sunroof while it is closing, the the switch again to stop the Maintenance automatic reversal system will movement. detect the object and stop the Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To sunroof.
Page 27: Tire Pressure Monitor
In Brief instrument cluster and the the tires to the recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine) appropriate DIC message pressure shown on the Tire and displays. Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. The Press and release again to warning light will remain on until the turn on both systems.
Page 28: Engine Oil Life System
In Brief volume. Unleaded petrol with an Set the climate controls to the 2. Press and hold on the DIC, octane rating as low as 91 RON desired temperature after the or the trip odometer reset stem may be used, but it will reduce engine is started, or turn them if the vehicle does not have performance and fuel economy.
Page 29: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer Operation (Key Keys and Locks Access) ..... . 50 Windows Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Keys (Key Access) Access) .
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows reduce the risk of unintentionally Warning (Continued) moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional impacted, and airbags may not items to the ring attached to the deploy. To reduce the risk of ignition key.
Page 31: Keys (Keyless Access)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. Keys (Keyless Access) Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others Interference from radio-frequency...
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows This key is used for the driver door If there is a decrease in the RKE The RKE transmitter functions may and glove box. operating range: work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. If equipped with the Keyless Access Check the distance.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows is pressed again within If enabled, the turn signal lamps Press and hold for more than three seconds. See Vehicle flash twice to indicate unlocking has three seconds to activate the panic Personalization 0 169. occurred. If enabled, the exterior alarm.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be Keyless Unlocking/Locking from programmed to unlock all doors on the Passenger Doors the first lock/unlock press from the When the doors are locked and the driver door. See Vehicle RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Personalization 0 169.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows indicate access is disabled. Using transmitter inside the vehicle. times after all doors are closed. To any exterior handle to unlock the If passive locking is enabled, the turn on or off, see Vehicle doors or open the liftgate will cause doors may lock with the RKE Personalization 0 169.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Liftgate Opening reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work Press the touch pad on the once the new transmitter is underside of the liftgate handle to programmed. Each vehicle can open the liftgate when all doors are have up to eight transmitters unlocked and the transmitter is programmed to it.
Page 37: Access)
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Lift the battery with a flat Caution object. 4. Remove the battery. When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on 5. Insert the new battery, positive the transmitter. Static from your side toward the back cover.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows when is pressed again within Pressing on the RKE transmitter three seconds. See Vehicle disarms the alarm system. See Personalization 0 169. Vehicle Alarm System 0 49. If equipped with auto mirror folding, Pressing arms the alarm system. pressing and holding See Vehicle Alarm System 0 49.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows and the horn sounds repeatedly for Caution 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is turned on or When replacing the battery, do is pressed again. The ignition must not touch any of the circuitry on be off for the panic alarm to work.
Page 40: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There is an emission control When the vehicle starts, the system malfunction and the parking lamps will turn on. The With remote start the climate control malfunction indicator lamp is on. doors will be locked and the system will come on when the climate control system may The engine will turn off during a...
Page 41: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start Use the key in the driver door. Warning (Continued) To cancel a remote start, do one of To lock or unlock the doors from the following: inside the vehicle: passengers should wear seat belts properly and the Press and hold until the...
Page 42: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than When locking the doors with the Press on the Remote 13 km/h (8 mph). power lock switch and a door or the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 43: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows This can be manually overridden Doors with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the Liftgate power door lock switch. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Warning If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is Exhaust gases can enter the turned on and the vehicle is off, the vehicle if it is driven with the driver door is open, and locking is...
Page 44 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 Adjust the climate control motion. system to a setting that Use the pull cup to lower and close brings in only outside air the liftgate.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Liftgate Operation To power 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 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Falling Liftgate Detection Caution If the power liftgate automatically closes after a power opening cycle, Manually forcing the liftgate to it indicates that the system is open or close during a power reacting to excess weight on the cycle can damage the vehicle.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows removing the obstruction, the power Setting the 3/4 Mode Caution liftgate operation can be used again. To change the position the liftgate If the liftgate encounters multiple stops at when opening: Attempting to move the liftgate obstacles on the same power cycle, too quickly and with excessive the power function will deactivate.
Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows The hands-free feature can be To operate, move your foot in a customized. See Vehicle forward kicking motion under the Personalization 0 169. Choose from center of the rear bumper, then pull the following: it back. On-Open and Close : The kicking Caution motion is activated to both open and...
Page 49: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows liftgate by another method or If equipped, the power assist steps start the vehicle. The feature will will deploy when the door is opened be re-enabled. and automatically retract three seconds after the door is When closing the liftgate using this closed.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Slow Flash : Alarm system is the lights will flash to indicate armed. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not This vehicle has theft-deterrent started, or the door is not unlocked Arming the Alarm System features;...
Page 51: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation If the engine does not start and the accident: security light stays on, there is a (Key Access) problem with the system. Turn the Lock the vehicle after all ignition off and try again.
Page 52: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the immobilizer security light stays on, there is a system to learn new or replacement (Keyless Access) problem with the system. Turn the keys.
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. The indicator light goes off. Convex Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Warning If equipped, the driver outside mirror A convex mirror can make things, automatically adjusts for the glare of like other vehicles, look farther headlamps behind.
Page 54: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors They are accidentally manually This feature is turned on or off folded/unfolded. through vehicle personalization. See Power Folding Vehicle Personalization 0 169. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. Manual Folding The mirrors vibrate at normal Fold the mirrors inward to prevent driving speeds.
Page 55: Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle mirror for a vehicle in the blind is a long distance away, the zone. Then, glance over your Mirror image in the main mirror is shoulder to double check small and near the inboard before moving slowly into the edge of the mirror.
Page 56: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Child-View Mirror Windows Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind the vehicle. adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Do not spray glass cleaner directly especially with the windows on the mirror.
Page 57: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Page 58: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Briefly press or pull the window When the engine is on, override the Sun Visors switch in the same direction to stop automatic reversal system by pulling that window s express movement. and holding the window switch if conditions prevent it from closing.
Page 59: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof 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 Sunroof express-open the sunroof, fully opened and closed manually when press and release (1).
Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Page 61: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Seat Belt Use During Child Restraints Pregnancy ....87 Older Children ....103 Restraints Lap Belt .
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 Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
Page 64: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints 2. Slide the seat to the desired Power Seat Adjustment If equipped, raise or lower the position and release the front part of the seat cushion by handle. moving the front of the control Warning up or down. 3.
Page 65: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if To adjust a manual seatback:...
Page 67: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward Before saving, adjust all available transmitter number displayed in the to raise. memory feature positions. Turn the DIC welcome message. Carry the ignition on and then press and linked RKE transmitter when Memory Seats release SET;...
Page 68 Seats and Restraints and then Easy Exit Options. To save preferred driving positions 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for a second Select On or Off. See Easy Exit 1 and 2: driver using 1 or 2. Recall later in this section. 1.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Auto Memory Recall To stop Auto Memory Recall If turned on, the position saved to movement, turn the ignition off or is automatically recalled when The vehicle identifies the number of press any of the following controls: one of the following occurs: the current driver s RKE transmitter (1 8).
Page 70: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to Warning the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for If temperature change or pain to the highest setting and one for the...
Page 71: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The temperature performance of an Rear Seats the vehicle through the rear door unoccupied seat may be reduced. and left the vehicle without the This is normal. vehicle being shut off. Rear Seat Reminder The heated or ventilated seats will The feature can be turned on or off.
Page 72: Second Row Seats
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To return the seatback to the upright position: Reclining Seatbacks Warning To recline the seatback: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Seat Feature To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing Warning under, in front of, or on the seat. Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 74 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 75 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the strap again to release Folding and Tumbling the Seat Warning the rear of the seat from the To fold and tumble the seat: floor. The seat will tumble Automatically folding and 1. Make sure that there is nothing forward.
Page 76: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat The left switch folds the left To return the seat to the sitting from the Cargo Area seatback, and the right switch position from the tumbled position: folds the right seatback. 1. Pull the seat down until both 3.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints On third row seats, if equipped, the 5. Disconnect the rear seat belt seatbacks can be folded to increase mini-latch using a key in the cargo space. slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the Manual Operation headliner.
Page 78 Seats and Restraints 4. Disconnect the rear seat belt 5. Stow the mini-latch in the 1. Second Row Power Seat mini-latch, using a key in the holder in the headliner. Switches slot on the mini-buckle, and let 2. Third Row Power Seat 6.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the To return the seatback to the upright Warning position: Upright Position A seat belt that is improperly Manual Operation routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the Warning protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be If either seatback is not locked, it seriously injured.
Page 80: Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints Automatic Operation The left switch raises the left Seat Belts seatback, and the right switch This section describes how to use raises the right seatback. seat belts properly, and some things not to do. Warning A seat belt that is improperly Warning routed, not properly attached, Do not let anyone ride where a...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints Why Seat Belts Work Questions and Answers About Warning (Continued) Seat Belts passengers to ride in any area of Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle the vehicle that is not equipped after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt? with seats and seat belts.
Page 82: How To Wear Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints How to Wear Seat Belts Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. Properly These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining Follow these rules for everyone's forces. The shoulder belt locks if protection.
Page 83: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Never allow the lap or shoulder belt Never wear the shoulder belt under Never route the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. both arms or behind your back. over an armrest. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints The following instructions explain If the shoulder portion of the For front seating positions, how to wear a lap-shoulder belt front outboard passenger belt if the webbing locks in the latch properly. is pulled out all the way, the plate before it reaches the child restraint locking feature buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Before a door is closed, be sure the height adjuster, move it to the seat belt is out of the way. If a door height that is right for you. See is slammed against a seat belt, Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster damage can occur to both the belt...
Page 86 Seats and Restraints are part of the seat belt assembly. Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides They can help tighten the seat belts during the early stages of a Warning moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold A seat belt that is not properly conditions for pretensioner worn may not provide the...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints Second Row Outboard Seating 3. Be sure that the belt is not Positions twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the The vehicle has comfort guides for belt with the plastic guide on the second row outboard seating the front.
Page 88: Seat Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Lap Belt guide, squeeze the belt edges This section is only for the lap belt. together so that the seat belt can be To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder removed from the guide. Slide the belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 82.
Page 89: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints height adjusters (if equipped), and Seat Belt Care seat belt anchorages to make sure Keep belts clean and dry. they are all in working order. Look for any other loose or damaged seat Seat belts should be properly cared belt system parts that might keep a for and maintained.
Page 90: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Replacing Seat Belt New parts and repairs may be Airbag System necessary even if the seat belt System Parts after a The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the Crash airbags: time of the crash. A frontal airbag for the driver Have the seat belt pretensioners Warning...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: attached label near the deployment Because airbags inflate with great opening. Warning force and faster than the blink of For frontal airbags, the word...
Page 92: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the front center armrest or console in vehicles with a front center airbag. There is an airbag readiness light Occupants should not lean on or on the instrument cluster, which sleep against the door or side shows the airbag symbol.
Page 93 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 94: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at inflating airbag must be kept airbags.
Page 95: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints upon the location of the impact, rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag when either side of the vehicle is will inflate when either side of the Restrain? struck. In addition, the front center vehicle is struck, if the sensing airbag is designed to inflate when system predicts that the vehicle is In moderate to severe frontal or...
Page 96: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many airbags. Airbag inflation does not fuel system after the airbags inflate. types of collisions, primarily prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, because the occupant's motion is the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an not toward those airbags.
Page 97: Rollover Detection Disable
Seats and Restraints See Vehicle Data Recording and If the glove box has the button Warning (Continued) Privacy 0 396 and Event Data pictured in the following illustration, Recorders 0 396. the vehicle has a rollover detection Use caution if you should attempt disable button.
Page 98: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints When the rollover detection system Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) is turned off, the roof-rail airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not airbags and seat belt could inflate even though the deploy in a rollover event. The pretensioners is disabled. See rollover detection system is roof-rail airbags and seat belt Airbag System 0 89.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning (Continued) children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing child restraint for their weight system has turned off the and size. passenger frontal airbag, no Whenever possible, children aged system is fail-safe.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints The system determines an infant For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger A front outboard passenger The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn takes his/her weight off of the...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints Make sure the seat belt The passenger sensing system may Use the following steps to allow the retractor is locked by pulling or may not turn off the airbag for a system to detect that person and the shoulder belt all the way child in a child restraint depending enable the front outboard passenger...
Page 102: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints and then buckle the belt again system maintain the passenger Warning without pulling the belt out all airbag status. See Seat Belts and the way. Child Restraints in the Index for Stowing articles under the additional information about the 6.
Page 103: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, of the seat fabric, could also Warning (Continued) seams or zippers interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This Seat belts are close to an airbag when it could either prevent proper inflates.
Page 104: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need Older Children regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Warning readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 150. A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper seat belt fit be According to accident statistics, come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue.
Page 106: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints size of the traveler changes the Warning (Continued) need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should Warning go over the shoulder and across the chest. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Page 108: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, Child Restraint Systems 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 109 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s seat belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Restraint...
Page 110: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints When securing an add-on child Where to Put the Warning (Continued) restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint that come with the restraint which airbag inflates. This is because may be on the restraint itself or in a According to accident statistics, the back of the rear-facing child booklet, or both, and to this manual.
Page 111: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions front passenger seat as far back (LATCH System) better than others. as it will go. It is better to secure The LATCH system secures a child Depending on where you place the the child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 112 Seats and Restraints this can be done as long as the See Securing Child Restraints (With Lower Anchors booster seat can be positioned the Seat Belt in the Center Front properly and there is no interference Seat) 0 121 or Securing Child with the proper positioning of the Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 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. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
Page 114 Seats and Restraints 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 (if equipped), the top tether anchor symbol is on the Third Row Seat flipper panel.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 109 for additional information.
Page 116 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or but it cannot do this if it is Do not fold the rear seatback fatal injuries during a crash, do wrapped around a child s neck. when the seat is occupied.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints top tether when recommended 2. If the child restraint If the position you are by the child restraint manufacturer recommends that using does not have a manufacturer. Refer to your the top tether be attached, headrest or head restraint child restraint manufacturer attach and tighten the top and you are using a...
Page 118 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 119: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Warning Reinstallation 1. Partially fold the seatback With head restraints that are not forward. See Third Row Seats installed and adjusted properly, 0 75 for additional information. there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 120: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and the seat. Tethers for Children (LATCH For the third row outboard system inspected and any System) 0 110 for how and where to seating positions, if the head necessary replacements made as install the child restraint using...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. 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 122: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top seating position is used. See Head Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and (With the Seat Belt in the manufacturer s instructions Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Front Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top and Tethers for Children (LATCH...
Page 123 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger following instructions:...
Page 124 Seats and Restraints through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 125 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 126: 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 ..125 Press and hold again to close.
Page 127: Sunglasses Storage
Storage Sunglasses Storage Rear Storage Press the button to open the door, if equipped. If equipped, sunglasses storage is There is storage in the floor of the If the cupholder door is closed, it will on the overhead console. Press the rear cargo area.
Page 128: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Bucket Seat If equipped, press to turn on the cooled compartment inside the If equipped, pull the handle and lift Bench Seat center console storage. to access the console. There are If equipped, pull the front center USB ports, an auxiliary jack, an The cooled compartment will help armrest down to access the...
Page 129: Floor Console Storage
Storage Floor Console Storage Additional Storage Safety Kit Features Cargo Tie-Downs If equipped with front center seat storage, unlock with the ignition key, press the latch, and lift to open. There are four cargo tie-downs in the rear cargo area. These can be used to strap cargo down and keep it from moving inside the vehicle.
Page 130: Roof Rack System
Storage The items stored in the safety kit Roof Rack System Warning (Continued) bag include: 1. Fire Extinguisher If the fire extinguisher is put to Warning use or if there is an issue with its 2. Warning Triangle If something is carried on top of operation, replace the 3.
Page 131 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 0 210. (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 132: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Tire Pressure Light ... 158 Gauge ..... . 148 Low Fuel Warning Light .
Page 133: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the tilt and telescoping To adjust the power tilt and steering wheel, if equipped: telescoping steering wheel, if equipped: 1. Push the lever (1) down to To adjust the steering wheel: move the steering wheel Press the control to move the...
Page 134: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Horn OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off. The infotainment system can be To sound the horn, press on the : For a single wipe, turn the operated by using the steering steering wheel. band down, then release.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls If the ignition is turned off while the Turn the band down to lower INT when AUTO is turned on or off, wipers are performing wipes due to setting for less sensitivity to a message may display indicating if windshield washing or Rainsense, moisture.
Page 136: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the liftgate or liftglass Washer is open or ajar. If the liftgate or Warning liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to the In freezing weather, do not use parked position and stops.
Page 137: Compass
Instruments and Controls in R (Reverse), and the front vehicle for a short distance in an If auto timing is set, the time windshield wiper is performing open area where it can receive a displayed on the clock may not interval wipes, then the rear wiper GPS signal.
Page 138: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 2. Touch Clock Display and touch One in the rear cargo area on 2. Touch Set Time and touch OFF or ON to turn the clock the passenger side to increase or decrease display off or on. Vehicles with Bench Seats hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls the battery power mode, this When adding electrical equipment, Warning (Continued) could cause interference be sure to follow the proper between the Remote Keyless installation instructions included with in use because the vehicle could Entry (RKE) transmitter and the the equipment.
Page 140: Wireless Charging
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with bench seats, the The power outlet is not designed for Warning 220/230-volt power outlet is on the the following, and may not work center stack below the climate properly if they are plugged in: Wireless charging can affect the control.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls the charging performance. See Warning your dealer for additional information. Remove all objects from the charging pad before charging 3. The will appear on the your compatible smartphone. on the infotainment display. This indicates that the Objects, such as coins, keys, smartphone is properly rings, paper clips, or cards, positioned and charging.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls OSS Notice Information 2. Redistributions in binary form EXEMPLARY, OR must reproduce the above CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES To obtain the source code that is copyright notice, this list of (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED contained in this product, please conditions and the following TO, PROCUREMENT OF visit http://opensource.lge.com.
Page 143: 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 144: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls Uplevel Cluster...
Page 146 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) Info App. This is where the from the favorites, or change the selected Driver Information phone source. If there is an active There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be call, mute the phone or switch to in the center of the instrument viewed.
Page 147: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls be displayed in the Info app. See page. If the selected speed limit is Trip Odometer Driver Information Center (DIC) exceeded, a pop-up warning is The trip odometer shows how far (Uplevel) in the Index. displayed with a chime. the vehicle has been driven since Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation : Software Information : Press...
Page 148: 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 149: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls oil pressure warning light or Driver Engine Coolant above the usual operating range Information Center (DIC) message and approach the far end of the Temperature Gauge indicates oil pressure outside the gauge: normal operating range, check the Stop and go driving in heavy vehicle's oil as soon as possible.
Page 150: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge Readings outside the normal Seat Belt Reminders operating range can also occur (Vehicles without when a large number of electrical Rollover Detection accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling System) for an extended period.
Page 151: Seat Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls Passenger Seat Belt Reminder The front passenger seat belt both belts are buckled. This cycle reminder light and chime may turn may continue several times if the Light on if an object is put on the seat driver and/or passenger remains or There may be a passenger seat belt such as a briefcase, handbag,...
Page 152: Rollover Detection System
Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on Rollover Detection the glove box, the rollover detection for several seconds when the system status indicator will come on System Status Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does and stay on as a reminder that the not come on then, have it fixed rollover detection system has been immediately.
Page 153: Indicator
Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status If the on symbol is lit on the Warning (Continued) passenger airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the front outboard Light 0 150 for more information, passenger frontal airbag is allowed The vehicle has a passenger including important safety to inflate.
Page 154: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls When this light comes on, or is Caution flashing, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a Modifications to the engine, message. transmission, exhaust, intake, If a short distance must be driven or fuel system, or the use of with the light on, be sure to turn off replacement tires that do not Malfunctions are often indicated by...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the the atmosphere. A few driving amount of cargo being hauled as trips with the adapter removed soon as possible. may turn off the light. If the light continues to flash, find a Poor fuel quality can cause safe place to park.
Page 156: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls inspection and might require Warning several days of routine driving before the system is ready for The brake system might not be inspection. This can happen if working properly if the brake the 12-volt battery has recently system warning light is on.
Page 157: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Four-Wheel-Drive Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul stop as soon as it is safely possible Mode feature, this light comes on and turn off the vehicle. Then start when the Tow/Haul Mode has been the engine again to reset the activated.
Page 158: Lane Keep Assist (Lka) Light
Instruments and Controls Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then Light (1500 Series) turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC button.
Page 159: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly when the Tire Pressure Light starting the engine. If it does not, engine is started. have the vehicle serviced by your If the light does not come on, have dealer.
Page 160: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Security Light High-Beam On Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 161: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The trip odometer For vehicles with fog lamps, this The cruise control light is white reset stem in the instrument cluster...
Page 162 Instruments and Controls Unit Average Fuel Economy Remaining Oil Life The Average Fuel Economy display Turn the trip odometer reset stem Digital Speedometer shows the approximate average until REMAINING OIL LIFE The speedometer shows how fast liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) displays.
Page 163: (Uplevel)
Instruments and Controls Transmission Fluid Temperature Unit The temperature of the automatic This will change the displays on transmission fluid displays in either the instrument cluster and DIC to degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees either metric or English (US) Fahrenheit (°F). measurements.
Page 164 Instruments and Controls Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel 1. Press to access the cluster either kilometers per hour (km/h) or range estimate is based on an applications. miles per hour (mph). average of the vehicle's fuel 2.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls cylinders the vehicle is running on. hold for several seconds while the timer to zero, press and hold See Active Fuel Management the Oil Life display is active. See while this display is active, or press 0 223. Engine Oil Life System 0 295.
Page 166: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes information appears as an image may appear in the OUTPUT display focused out toward the front of the if a trailer is not connected. vehicle. Off Road (If Equipped) : Displays Caution vehicle pitch and roll information, road wheel angle, and four-wheel...
Page 167 Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts : Press or lift to center the HUD Press on the steering wheel displayed in the HUD may be image. The HUD image can only be controls while Head-up Display cleared by using the steering wheel adjusted up and down, not side Rotation is highlighted to enter controls.
Page 168 Instruments and Controls only appears on vehicles that have Performance View : This displays these features, and when they are digital speed, indicators from speed active. view along with rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator (if equipped). Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to Navigation View : This displays remove any dirt or film that could...
Page 169: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls The windshield and HUD lens Vehicle Messages Brakes are clean. Steering Messages displayed on the DIC If the HUD image is not correct, Ride Control Systems indicate the status of the vehicle or contact your dealer. some action that may be needed to Driver Assistance Systems The windshield is part of the HUD correct a condition.
Page 170: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls be reduced the next time the vehicle Vehicle Personalization Menus is driven. The vehicle may be driven The following list of menu items may Personalization while this message is on, but be available: maximum acceleration and speed Use the audio system controls to Time and Date may be reduced.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls Language Manage Favorites Auto Volume Number of Favorites Shown This feature adjusts the volume Select Language, then select from based on vehicle speed and the available language(s). Audible Touch Feedback ambient noise. The selected language will display Auto Volume Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, on the system, and voice...
Page 172 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Auto Compartment Zone Temp Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Lighting This feature allows for selection of Park Assist the compartment zone temperature Power Door Locks Lane Change Alert setting when the vehicle is Remote Lock, Unlock, Start restarted.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls Rear Cross Traffic Alert When Lane Change Alert is Easy Exit Options disabled, Side Blind Zone Alert is This allows the Rear Cross Traffic This feature automatically recalls also disabled. Alert feature to be turned on or off. the previously stored Exit button See Assistance Systems for Parking Select Off or On.
Page 174 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On - Driver and Exit Lighting Auto Door Unlock Passenger, On - Driver, or On - This allows the selection of how When this feature is turned on, all Passenger. long the exterior lamps stay on doors will automatically lock when when leaving the vehicle when it is the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Page 175 Instruments and Controls Remote Window Operation Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors Remote Window Operation Passive Door Unlock This feature will relock all doors and This allows the window to be re-arm the vehicle alarm if a door is opened when pressing and holding Passive Door Lock not opened or the vehicle is not on the RKE transmitter.
Page 176 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On with Horn Ringtones Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Chirp, or On. Select to change the ring tone for Select to manage Apple devices. the specific phone. The phone does Apple CarPlay must be on for this Remote Left in Vehicle Alert not need to be connected to change feature to be accessed.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls Prompt Length Rear Camera Clear All Private Data This feature adjusts the voice This allows selection to clear all Select and the following may prompt length. private information from the vehicle. display: Select Short or Long. Select Delete or Cancel. Guidance Lines Audio Feedback Speed Rear Park Assist Symbols...
Page 178: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote Universal Remote System system with any garage door opener Programming the Universal...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and If the indicator light does hold both the hand-held not come on or the garage transmitter button and one of door does not move, a the three Universal Remote second button press may system buttons to be used to be required.
Page 180: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls press and hold the same If the programming did not work, Erasing Universal Remote button a second time for replace Step 2 under Programming System Buttons two seconds, then release it. the Universal Remote System with Erase all programmed buttons when Again, if the door does not the following: vehicle ownership is terminated.
Page 181: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lighting Saver ..... . . 188 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ..180 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder .
Page 182 Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the IntelliBeam System Driving with IntelliBeam headlamps, parking lamps, The system only activates the high If equipped, this system turns the taillamps, instrument panel lights, beams when driving over 40 km/h vehicle's high-beam headlamps on roof marker lamps (if equipped), and (25 mph).
Page 183: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting feature. If this happens, the The vehicle's windshield is dirty, Headlamp High/ High/Low-Beam Changer must cracked, or obstructed by Low-Beam Changer be activated on then off within something that blocks the view two seconds to reactivate the of the light sensor. Push the turn signal lever toward IntelliBeam system.
Page 184: Daytime Running
Lighting To use it, pull the turn signal lever The light sensor determines it is toward you, then release it. daytime. If the headlamps are in the When the DRL system is on, only automatic position or on low beam, the DRL are on.
Page 185: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Signals Control 0 186. 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 186: 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 187: 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/ To change the dome lamp settings, This feature controls the brightness...
Page 188: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. Entry Lighting If equipped with Keyless Access, Some exterior lamps and the interior the exterior lamps automatically turn lamps turn on briefly at night, or in on when a door is opened after the areas with limited lighting, when ignition is turned off.
Page 189: Battery Power Protection
Lighting the voltage is lowered slightly to generate more power, whenever the battery. To restart the 10-minute prevent overcharging. The voltmeter needed. It can temporarily reduce timer, turn the exterior lamp control gauge or the voltage display on the the power demands of some to the position and then back to Driver Information Center (DIC),...
Page 190: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....189 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.
Page 191: 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 ... . . 190 Rear Climate Control 7.
Page 192 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to : Turn clockwise or cool the vehicle faster, recirculation counterclockwise to increase or Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in decrease the fan speed. Press warm weather. The system automatically controls AUTO to return to automatic the fan speed, air delivery, air operation.
Page 193 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control : Press compressor will run, unless the outside air supply, turn on the air , or to change the outside temperature is close to conditioner, and direct more air to direction of the airflow. An indicator freezing.
Page 194 Climate Controls warmed. To turn Auto Rear Defog automatic operation is active. If any Remote Start Climate Control on or off, see Climate and Air of the climate control settings Operation Quality under Vehicle except rear temperature are If equipped with the remote start Personalization 0 169.
Page 195 Climate Controls There is also an exterior Automatic Operation temperature sensor behind the front AUTO : Press AUTO to grille. This sensor reads the outside automatically control the air temperature and helps maintain temperature, air delivery, and fan the temperature inside the vehicle. speed for rear seat passengers.
Page 196 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 197 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 198 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 199: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . 240 Power (RAP) ....221 Magnetic Ride Control ..240 Operating Shifting Into Park .
Page 200: Distracted Driving
Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel (6.2L Driving Information Designate a front seat Engine) ..... 264 passenger to handle potential Prohibited Fuels ....264 distractions.
Page 201: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Focus on the task of driving. If the engine ever stops while the Warning vehicle is being driven, brake Control of a Vehicle normally but do not pump the Taking your eyes off the road too brakes. Doing so could make the long or too often could cause a Braking, steering, and accelerating pedal harder to push down.
Page 202: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop extended period of time while the off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when vehicle is not moving, power assist shoulder while driving.
Page 203: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much snow on the road to make a Warning throttle causes the driving mirrored surface and slow wheels to spin. down when you have any doubt. When driving off-road, bouncing Defensive drivers avoid most skids Try to avoid sudden steering, and quick changes in direction by taking reasonable care suited to...
Page 204 Driving and Operating dam, if equipped. However, driving Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Warning (Continued) without the air dam reduces fuel trees, or grasses or disturb economy. wildlife. Keep cargo in the cargo Do not park over things that area as far forward and as Caution burn.
Page 205 Driving and Operating When driving on hills: N (Neutral). The brakes could Warning overheat and you could lose Use a low gear and keep a firm control. grip on the steering wheel. Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to Maintain a slow speed.
Page 206 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle 3.2. Stay clear of the path the If an incline must be driven around. If the hill is steep vehicle would take if it across, and the vehicle starts to enough to stall the vehicle, rolled downhill.
Page 207: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating braking. Drive at a reduced speed and it may take longer to stop. See Warning (Continued) and avoid sharp turns or abrupt Driving on Wet Roads later in this maneuvers. section. could drown. If it is only shallow Traction is reduced on hard packed After Off-Road Driving water, it can still wash away the...
Page 208: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads driving through large puddles and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through deep-standing or flowing water. can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving tires so they actually ride on the on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 209: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving Allow greater following distance Warning and watch for slippery spots. Icy Driving on Snow or Ice patches can occur on otherwise Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) clear roads in shaded areas. Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is The surface of a curve or an the road creates less traction or...
Page 210: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning Warning (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the the fan speed to the highest Snow can trap engine exhaust wheels to free the vehicle when setting. See Climate under the vehicle. This may stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 211: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get If the vehicle has recovery hooks at Warning (Continued) the front of the vehicle, use them if It Out the vehicle is stuck off-road and Turn the steering wheel left and be injured. When using recovery needs to be pulled some place to right to clear the area around the hooks, always pull the vehicle...
Page 212 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information tires (3) and the recommended Warning (Continued) Label cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more information on tires maximum front or rear Gross and inflation see Tires 0 332 Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Tire Pressure 0 335.
Page 213 Driving and Operating Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = weight of the driver and manual to determine how 136 kg (300 lbs) this reduces the available passengers from XXX kg or 3.
Page 214 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all the vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label may show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 215 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) components to get added durability might not change the maximum front or rear Gross When you carry weight ratings. Ask your dealer Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). something inside the to help load the vehicle the This can cause systems to vehicle, secure it right way.
Page 216: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Caution (Continued) Operating premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this New Vehicle Break-In breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake Caution linings. Do not tow a trailer during The vehicle does not need an break-in.
Page 217: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating Ignition Positions See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Do not turn the engine off when the System Operation (Keyless Access) vehicle is moving. This will cause a (Keyless Access) 0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry loss of power assist in the brake (RKE) System Operation (Key and steering systems and disable Access) 0 36.
Page 218: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber the brake pedal not applied, brakes and steer the vehicle to Indicator Light) : This mode allows pressing and holding the button for a safe location. some electrical accessories to be more than five seconds will place used when the engine is off.
Page 219 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), the ignition If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY emergency: and the regular brake pedal must be 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while applied.
Page 220: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine operation of the malfunction Starting Procedure (Key indicator lamp as may be required Access) For a heavy-duty Suburban, see the for emission inspection purposes. 1. With your foot off the Suburban Heavy-Duty Package The switch stays in this position accelerator pedal, turn the supplement.
Page 221 Driving and Operating Center (DIC), hold the ignition starts, let go of the key and battery is low, the Driver switch in the START position to accelerator. If the vehicle starts Information Center (DIC) will continue engine cranking. briefly but then stops again, do display a message.
Page 222: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating cool down. When the engine Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into the starts, let go of the button, and P (Park) position by pulling the the accelerator. If the vehicle shift lever toward you and Warning starts briefly but then stops moving it up as far as it will go.
Page 223: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). The shift lock release is always Warning (Continued) This is called torque lock. To functional except in the case of an prevent torque lock, set the parking uncharged or low voltage (less than And, if you leave the vehicle with brake and then shift into P (Park) 9 volt) battery.
Page 224: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating Parking over Things or merging onto a freeway, the The vehicle could turn off sooner if it system will maintain full-cylinder is parked on a hill, due to lack of That Burn operation. available fuel. If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Automatic Transmission Warning Management indicator, see Driver...
Page 225: 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. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...
Page 226: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic shift out of P (Park). See Torque Warning Lock under Shifting Into Park Transmission 0 221. If you have four-wheel drive, the If equipped, there is an electronic vehicle will be free to roll even Warning shift lever position indicator within if the shift lever is in P (Park) the instrument cluster.
Page 227 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without when towing a trailer, carrying a damaging the transmission, see If heavy load, driving on steep hills, Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 209.
Page 228 Driving and Operating In some cases, this could appear to L : This position allows selection of The first time the system engages be a delayed shift, however the a range of gears appropriate for for each ignition cycle, a DIC transmission is operating normally.
Page 229: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a Range Selection Mode number displays next to the L, indicating the current transmission range. This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in L (Manual Mode).
Page 230 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 231 Driving and Operating 10 Speed Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to 10th 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 Range Selection Mode is active.
Page 232: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 156 and For other forms of grade braking, Hill and Mountain Roads 0 207. see Automatic Transmission 0 225 and Cruise Control 0 241. Also see Tow/Haul Mode under Towing Equipment 0 277. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow/Haul...
Page 233: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating Drive Systems Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning Control and StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Control 0 238. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is Two Speed Automatic engages the front axle for extra...
Page 234 Driving and Operating If the indicator mark on the switch AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel when driving off-road in deep sand, does not match up with the light Drive) : Use when road surface deep mud, or deep snow, and while then that likely means the switch traction conditions are variable.
Page 235 Driving and Operating To shift: case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob Caution 1. The ignition must be in to 4 to display the indicator. With ON/RUN and the vehicle the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h Shifting the transmission into gear must be stopped or moving (3 mph), and the transmission in before the requested mode...
Page 236: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Brakes N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing Antilock Brake 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . 0 363. System (ABS) 6. Turn the transfer case knob 10.
Page 237: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS Set the parking brake by holding the becomes necessary to slam on the regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to pushing down the parking brake the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...
Page 238: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating message will appear and a chime brake pedal is released or brake the trailer brakes. It will not activate will sound warning you that the pedal pressure is quickly if the vehicle is in a drive gear and parking brake is still on.
Page 239: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems intended path. Trailer Sway Control When the transfer case is in (TSC) is also on automatically when Four-Wheel Drive Low, the stability the vehicle is started. See Trailer system is automatically disabled, Traction Control/ Sway Control (TSC) 0 284.
Page 240 Driving and Operating indicate that the system is inactive The button for TCS and StabiliTrak instrument cluster, then release. The and is not assisting the driver in is on the instrument panel to the left appropriate message will display in maintaining control.
Page 241: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)
Driving and Operating Hill Descent Noise from the hydraulic brake When enabled, if the vehicle speed control module is normal when HDC is above 30 km/h (19 mph) and Control (HDC) is active. below 60 km/h (37 mph), a DIC message will display.
Page 242: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating ride and handling characteristics rear shocks will raise or lower the Cruise Control when the vehicle is loaded or towing rear of the vehicle to maintain a trailer. See Tow/Haul Mode proper vehicle height. The system is Warning under Towing Equipment 0 277.
Page 243 Driving and Operating and Grade Braking systems, see : Press to disengage cruise Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking control without erasing the set under Tow/Haul Mode 0 231. speed from memory. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the Setting Cruise Control system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically is on when not in use, SET or...
Page 244 Driving and Operating The cruise control indicator on the To increase vehicle speed in Passing Another Vehicle While instrument cluster turns green after small increments, briefly press Using Cruise Control cruise control has been set to the +RES. For each press, the Use the accelerator pedal to desired speed.
Page 245: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating It assists in maintaining driver Erasing Speed Memory activates while ACC is engaged, selected speed when driving on ACC may automatically disengage. The cruise control set speed is downhill grades by using the engine See Traction Control/Electronic erased from memory when and transmission to slow the Stability Control 0 238.
Page 246 Driving and Operating : Press to disengage ACC Warning without erasing the selected set speed. ACC will not detect or brake for children, pedestrians, animals, : Press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for ACC of or other objects. Far, Medium, or Near.
Page 247 Driving and Operating 3. Press and release SET . To begin using ACC again, press vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h +RES on the steering wheel. The (1 mph) faster mark on the 4. Remove your foot from the vehicle returns to the previous set speedometer.
Page 248 Driving and Operating To decrease the vehicle speed in Since each gap setting corresponds If ACC is engaged, driver action smaller increments, briefly press to a following time (Far, Medium, may be required when ACC cannot SET . For each press, the or Near), the following distance will apply sufficient braking because of vehicle speed goes to the next...
Page 249 Driving and Operating If this indicator is not displaying, The radar falsely reports Warning (Continued) ACC will not respond to or brake to blockage when driving in a vehicles ahead. desert or remote area with no stop-and-go traffic or when a other vehicles or roadside ACC automatically slows the vehicle vehicle suddenly appears due to...
Page 250 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and Warning Warning entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and The ACC will not automatically On curves, ACC may respond to accelerate to the set speed. When apply the brakes if your foot is a vehicle in another lane, or may this happens, the vehicle ahead resting on the accelerator pedal.
Page 251 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System steep hills or when towing a trailer. The radar sensor on the front of the ACC will not detect a vehicle in the vehicle can become blocked by lane while driving on steep hills.
Page 252: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems Detect children, Complete attention is always This vehicle may have features that pedestrians, bicyclists, required while driving, and you work together to help avoid crashes or animals. should be ready to take action or reduce crash damage while and apply the brakes and/or steer Detect vehicles or objects...
Page 253: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Driving and Operating Information Center (DIC) messages Front and rear bumpers and the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) may display when the systems are area below the bumpers When the vehicle is shifted into unavailable or blocked. Front grille and headlamps R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle Front camera lens in the front...
Page 254 Driving and Operating Surround Vision If equipped, Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle, along with the front or rear camera views in the infotainment display. The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem, the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside 1.
Page 255 Driving and Operating Front Vision Camera weather. Blocked sensors will not Warning detect objects and can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors The camera(s) do not display clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and children, pedestrians, bicyclists, slush; and clean sensors after a car crossing traffic, animals, or any wash in freezing temperatures.
Page 256 Driving and Operating object location, or both sides of the Turning the Features On or Off Safety Alert Seat will pulse five button to the left of the times. Beeps for FPA are higher steering wheel is used to turn on or pitched than for RPA.
Page 257: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating some models, select the guidance FCA detects vehicles within a FCA can be disabled with either the lines button on the infotainment distance of approximately 60 m FCA steering wheel control or, display to turn them on or off. (197 ft) and operates at speeds if equipped, through vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 258 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA Without Head-Up Display sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is When your vehicle approaches The vehicle-ahead indicator will...
Page 259: Forward Automatic
Driving and Operating the alert timing. The range of Clean the headlamps. vehicle ahead indicator being lit. selectable alert timing may not be See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) For cleaning instructions, see appropriate for all drivers and System 0 256. Washing the Vehicle under driving conditions.
Page 260 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning Detect all vehicles, FAB may automatically brake the IBA may increase vehicle braking especially vehicles with a vehicle suddenly in situations in situations when it may not be trailer, tractors, muddy where it is unexpected and necessary.
Page 261: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Heavy rain or snow is interfering Lane Change Alert (LCA) LCA Detection Zones with object detection. If equipped, the LCA system is a There is a problem with the lane-changing aid that assists StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability drivers with avoiding lane change Control (ESC) system.
Page 262 Driving and Operating How the System Works or rapidly approaching that zone. trailer. LCA may alert to objects If the turn signal is activated in the attached to the vehicle, such as a The LCA symbol lights up in the same direction of a detected trailer, bicycle, or object extending side mirrors when the system...
Page 263: Lane Departure
Driving and Operating both sides of the vehicle toward the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) rear corners of the vehicle, see your (1500 Series) dealer. lane or give a Lane Departure If equipped, LKA may help avoid If the LCA displays do not light up Warning (LDW) alert, even if a crashes due to unintentional lane when moving vehicles are in the...
Page 264 Driving and Operating How the System Works steering, an alert, chime, or DIC Warning (Continued) message may be provided. Steer The LKA camera sensor is on the the vehicle to dismiss. windshield ahead of the rearview alert when approaching the lane mirror.
Page 265: Top Tier Fuel
Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel (5.3L engine could be damaged. If heavy knocking is heard when using Engine) unleaded petrol rated at 95 RON, Top Tier Fuel the engine needs service. Use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance. GM recommends the use of TOP Prohibited Fuels TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep...
Page 266: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating consult your dealer for the GM Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) approved additive available in your country. Fuel with a posted octane Do not reenter the vehicle rating of less than the while pumping fuel. Filling the Tank recommended fuel.
Page 267 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank With a Portable Warning Gas Can If the vehicle runs out of fuel and Overfilling the fuel tank by more must be filled from a portable than three clicks of a standard fill gas can: nozzle may cause: Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and...
Page 268: Container
Driving and Operating 3. Remove and clean the funnel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) adapter and return to the storage location. General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of Information Filling a Portable Fuel the fill opening before Container Only use towing equipment that has operating the nozzle.
Page 269 Driving and Operating important for your safety and that of Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Warning (Continued) your passengers. Read this section Tow/Haul Mode is recommended carefully before pulling a trailer. for heavier trailers. See Tow/ trailer brakes are inadequate for Haul Mode 0 231.
Page 270 Driving and Operating Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) The trailer structure, the tires, and Warning (Continued) the brakes must be all be rated to If equipped with Lane Change Alert carry the intended cargo. (LCA), the LCA detection zones that Do not drive with the Inadequate trailer equipment can extend back from the side of the liftgate, trunk/hatch,...
Page 271 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower Stay at least twice as far behind the gear if the transmission shifts too Caution vehicle ahead as you would when often under heavy loads and/or hilly driving without a trailer.
Page 272 Driving and Operating When parking your vehicle and your 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Warning (Continued) trailer on a hill: clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 4. Stop and have someone pick can be especially slippery at not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 273 Driving and Operating leave the electrical trailer connector Pulling the Trailer from the Water Caution attached to maintain trailer brake 1. Press and hold the brake functionality while on the boat ramp. pedal. If the vehicle tires begin to spin To back the trailer into the water: and the vehicle begins to slide 2.
Page 274: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Engine Cooling when Trailer Trailer Weight Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Towing GAWR-RR: Gross Axle Weight Warning Rating-Rear The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Never exceed the towing capacity conditions. See Engine Overheating Rating for your vehicle.
Page 275 Driving and Operating To check that the weight of the The gross combined weight can Warning vehicle and trailer are within the also be confirmed by weighing the GCWR for the vehicle, follow these vehicle and trailer on a public scale. You and others could be seriously steps: The vehicle and trailer should be...
Page 276 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Weight reduce the overall trailer weight to stay within the maximum trailer The maximum trailer weight rating is tongue weight rating while still calculated assuming only the driver maintaining the correct trailer load is in the tow vehicle and it has all balance.
Page 277 Driving and Operating The trailer load balance percentage Maximum Tongue is calculated as: weight (1) divided Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight by weight (2) times 100. 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) After loading the trailer, separately 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) weigh the trailer and then the trailer tongue and calculate the trailer load...
Page 278: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating including the carrier, is no more than tow eye latched to a pintle hook. half of the maximum allowable Other trailers may require a tongue weight for the vehicle or weight-distributing hitch that uses 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less. spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight between your vehicle Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Page 279 Driving and Operating 1. Remove the two fasteners on Weight-Distributing Hitch If equipped with Automatic Level the lower tabs. Control 0 241, it is recommended to Adjustment allow the shocks to inflate, leveling 2. Pull the lower edge of the the vehicle prior to adjusting the cover to about a 45 degree hitch.
Page 280 Driving and Operating slack so the combination can turn. Trailer Wiring Harness shift lever. If the trailer is too light for Never allow safety chains to drag on Tow/Haul Mode, turn on the The seven-pin trailer connector is the ground. headlamps to help charge the mounted in the bumper.
Page 281 Driving and Operating Turn Signals When Towing a Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when towing a heavy trailer or carrying a Trailer large or heavy load: When properly connected, the trailer through rolling terrain turn signals should will illuminate to indicate the vehicle is turning, in stop-and-go traffic changing lanes, or stopping.
Page 282 Driving and Operating all. Make sure all of these systems Trailer Brake Control Panel Trailer Brake DIC Display Page are fully operational to allow the The ITBC display page indicates: ITBC system to function properly. Trailer Gain setting The ITBC system is powered Output to the trailer brakes through the vehicle's electrical system.
Page 283 Driving and Operating setting to 0.0. This setting can be The ITBC system is not working Warning adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with a due to a fault, a SERVICE trailer connected or disconnected. TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM Trailer brakes that are message displays in the DIC TRAILER OUTPUT: This displays over-gained or under-gained may...
Page 284 Driving and Operating 2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This To determine whether the electrical the Trailer Gain adjustment message will display if: fault is on the vehicle side or trailer buttons, to just below the point side of the trailer wiring harness The ITBC system first of trailer wheel lock-up,...
Page 285: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
Driving and Operating If either the CHECK TRAILER trailer and the TSC detects that sway continues, StabiliTrak can WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER sway is increasing, the vehicle reduce engine torque to help slow BRAKE SYSTEM message displays brakes are selectively applied at the vehicle.
Page 286 Driving and Operating Aftermarket Electronic Trailer Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Sway Control Devices If the trailer brakes are not Some trailers may come equipped result in a crash. You or others operating properly at any with an electronic device designed could be seriously injured or time, or if a DIC message to reduce or control trailer sway.
Page 287: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Trailer tires deteriorate over time. Conversions and Caution The trailer tire sidewall will show the Add-Ons week and year the tire was Some electrical equipment can manufactured. Many trailer tire damage the vehicle or cause manufacturers recommend Add-On Electrical components to not work and replacing tires more than six...
Page 288: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Front Axle ....310 License Plate Lamp ..320 Rear Axle .
Page 289: General Information
Vehicle Care Buying New Tires ... . . 343 General Information Damage to vehicle components Different Size Tires and resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit Wheels .
Page 290: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. Doing Your Own Service Work Caution Even small amounts of Warning contamination can cause damage It can be dangerous to work on to vehicle systems.
Page 291: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 292 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Jump Starting 0 360. Reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid 2. Battery 0 309. 0 306. 3. Coolant Surge Tank and 11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Pressure Cap. See Cooling Brake Fluid 0 307.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 294: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Jump Starting 0 360. If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW To ensure proper engine 2. Battery 0 309. ADD OIL message displays when performance and long life, careful the engine oil level may be too low.
Page 295 Vehicle Care engine oil level on steep grades If the oil is below the cross-hatched See Engine Compartment Overview or too soon after engine shutoff area at the tip of the dipstick and 0 290 for the location of the engine can result in incorrect readings.
Page 296: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine Caution temperature, and miles driven. Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the elements that can be unhealthy for Failure to use the recommended mileage at which an oil change is your skin and could even cause engine oil or equivalent can result indicated can vary considerably.
Page 297: Automatic Transmission Fluid (10 Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care the oil regularly over the course of Automatic Transmission 2. Press and hold , or the trip an oil drain interval and keep it at odometer reset stem if the Fluid (10 Speed the proper level. vehicle does not have DIC Transmission) buttons, for several seconds.
Page 298: Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care large leak, then it may be necessary How to Check Automatic Caution (Continued) to have the vehicle towed to a Transmission Fluid dealer service department and have automatic transmission fluid listed it repaired before driving the vehicle Caution in Recommended Fluids and further.
Page 299 Vehicle Care three seconds in each range. Cold Check Procedure 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out Then, move the shift lever back the dipstick and wipe it with a Use this procedure only as a to P (Park). clean rag or paper towel.
Page 300 Vehicle Care operating temperature between 71 °C to 93 °C (160 °F to 200 °F). 7. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way, 1. Locate the transmission then flip the handle down to 5.
Page 301: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings components are free of dirt and 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter debris. Remove the engine air assembly. See Engine Always check the fluid level at least cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake Compartment Overview 0 290. twice using the procedure described the engine air cleaner/filter (away 2.
Page 302: 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. Use caution They can be very hot and can when working on the engine.
Page 303 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 0 290.
Page 304 Vehicle Care above the full cold mark, add a Warning Caution 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the Plain water, or other liquids such Failure to follow the specific coolant surge tank, but be sure the as alcohol, can boil before the coolant fill procedure could cause cooling system is cool before this...
Page 305: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care Turn the pressure cap slowly 6. Verify coolant level after the If the decision is made to lift the counterclockwise about one full engine is shut off and the hood, make sure the vehicle is turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for coolant is cold.
Page 306: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care Tows a trailer; see Trailer Towing If the warning continues, pull over, Warning (Continued) 0 273. stop, and park the vehicle right away. If the ENGINE OVERHEATED cap, even a little, can cause them STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE If there is no sign of steam, idle the to come out at high speed and OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE...
Page 307: Power Steering Fluid
(antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can Power Steering Fluid damage the windshield washer system and paint. For a heavy-duty Suburban, see the Suburban Heavy-Duty Package Do not mix water with supplement. ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the...
Page 308: Brakes
Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates in many other ways if the wrong can cause a brake squeal when the replacement brake parts are Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly installed or if parts are improperly indicators that make a high-pitched applied.
Page 309 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low The fluid level should be above hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes MIN. If it is not, have the brake brake hydraulic system fixed.
Page 310: Battery
Vehicle Care Caution Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the Batteries have acid that can burn vehicle's painted surfaces, the you and gas that can explode. paint finish can be damaged. You can be hurt badly if you are Immediately wash off any painted not careful.
Page 311: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of How to Check Lubricant the fill plug (1) hole, located on the To get an accurate reading, the Transfer Case transfer case, some lubricant will vehicle should be on a level need to be added.
Page 312: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care When the differential is at driven before checking the fluid operating temperature (warm), level, it may appear lower than add enough lubricant to raise the normal because fluid has traveled level to the bottom of the fill out along the axle tubes and has plug (1) hole.
Page 313: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Ignition Transmission When you are doing this Warning Lock Check inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 314: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) Front Wiper Blade mechanism's holding ability: Replacement Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to To replace the wiper blade P (Park). Then release the assembly: Warning parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 315: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 4. Remove the wiper blade. 3. Push the new blade assembly recommended. The replacement securely in the wiper arm hook windshield must be installed 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper until the release lever clicks according to GM specifications for blade replacement.
Page 316 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) is held open with enough force. If struts are failing to hold the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate. Have the vehicle serviced. Caution Hood Liftgate Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts. Also do not push down or pull on gas struts.
Page 317: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing Warning procedure not listed in this section, If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, contact your dealer.
Page 318: Headlamps
2. Reach in and access the bulb socket from inside the engine compartment. Driver Side Yukon/Yukon XL 3. Turn the bulb socket Shown, Tahoe/Suburban Similar counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly 1. Low-Beam Headlamp and pull it straight out.
Page 319: Taillamps, Turn Signal
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 6. Pull the bulb straight out from Tahoe/Suburban the socket. 1. Back-up Lamp 7. Press a new bulb into the 2. Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp...
Page 320: Back-Up Lamps
To replace a back-up bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 42. Yukon/Yukon XL Shown, Tahoe/ 3. Remove the two screws from Suburban Similar the taillamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb socket 4. Pull the taillamp assembly counterclockwise to remove it straight back to remove.
Page 321: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Electrical System 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System To replace one of these bulbs: Overload 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) The vehicle has fuses to protect toward the center of the against an electrical system vehicle.
Page 322: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Engine Compartment Danger Fuse Block If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield Fuses and circuit breakers are The engine compartment fuse block wipers will stop until the motor cools marked with their ampere rating. is in the engine compartment, on and will then restart.
Page 323 Vehicle Care Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block.
Page 324 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electric running Antilock brake Interior BEC LT1 boards system pump...
Page 325 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Automatic Antilock brake motorized seat belt headlamp leveling/ system valve Exhaust solenoid Suspension Trailer brakes leveling Fuel pump compressor Integrated chassis Right trailer 4WD transfer case control module stoplamp/Turn electronic control Real time signal lamp dampening...
Page 326 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage VBAT Injector A odd upfitter 3 and 4 Injector B even O2 sensor B Throttle control Engine control Horn module/Ignition Fog lamps Miscellaneous/ High-beam Ignition/ headlamps Euro trailer Transmission/ Ignition Air conditioning control RC upfitter 1 and 2 VBAT...
Page 327: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block (Left) Fuel pump Upfitter 2 Aeroshutter Upfitter 3 Upfitter 4 Police upfitter Parking lamp Secondary fuel pump Upfitter 1 Run/Crank Front windshield washer Engine control module Rear window The left instrument panel fuse block washer Starter access door is on the driver side...
Page 328 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 329 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Video processing Driver power seat module Mirror window module Right heated, cooled, Body control module 1 or ventilated seat (if SEO/Automatic level equipped) Front bolster (if control/Left heated equipped) second row seat Left heated, cooled, or ventilated seat (if Park enable/Electric...
Page 330: (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. There are relays on the back of the The vehicle may not be equipped fuse block.
Page 331 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Body control module 4 Special equipment option B2 Rear seat entertainment Special equipment option Sunroof Accessory power Body control module 2 outlet 4 DC to AC inverter Glove box Infotainment/Airbag /RF window switch/ Rain sensor Right door window motor...
Page 332: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care The rear compartment fuse block is Fuses Usage behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment. Pull the panel out by grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge. Relays Usage Retained accessory power Rear Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped...
Page 333: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Relays Usage Rear window Tires defogger Right heated second Every new GM vehicle has row seat Liftgate high-quality tires made by a Heated mirrors Liftglass leading tire manufacturer. See Liftgate Rear fog lamp the warranty manual for Glass breakage Heated mirror...
Page 334: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are the same danger as have been damaged by designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces overloaded tires.
Page 335: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed Caution (Continued) rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, occur when coming into contact equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires.
Page 336: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure load the vehicle with more Warning (Continued) weight than it was designed to Tires need the correct amount of carry. Poor handling. air pressure to operate When to Check effectively. Rough ride. Check the pressure of the tires Needless damage from Warning once a month or more.
Page 337: Operation
Vehicle Care matches the recommended Tire Pressure for (3 psi) above the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and pressure on the Tire and High-Speed Operation Loading Information label. Return Loading Information label, no the tires to the recommended cold further adjustment is necessary.
Page 338: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or monthly when cold and inflated to ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent the inflation pressure recommended the TPMS from functioning properly.
Page 339 Vehicle Care and displays, see Driver Information Caution Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 160 or Driver Information Center (DIC) Tire sealant materials are not all (Uplevel) 0 162. the same. A non-approved tire The low tire pressure warning light sealant could damage the TPMS may come on in cool weather when sensors.
Page 340 Vehicle Care cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is When the low tire pressure warning Some of the conditions that can performed successfully. See light comes on: cause these to come on are: your dealer for service. 1.
Page 341 Vehicle Care If the tire is overinflated by more There is a malfunction in malfunction light and the DIC than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will the TPMS. message should go off at the next sound multiple times and the turn ignition cycle.
Page 342: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care See Driver Information Center The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer (DIC) (Base Level) 0 160 or signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING Driver Information Center (DIC) mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC (Uplevel) 0 162.
Page 343: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is damaged tires or wheels. If the Loading Information label after cracked, cut, or snagged unusual wear continues after the the tires have been rotated. rotation, check the wheel See Tire Pressure 0 335 and deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 344: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Lightly coat the center of the Treadwear indicators are one way to example, the third week of the year tell when it is time for new tires. 2010 would have a four-digit DOT wheel hub with wheel bearing Treadwear indicators appear when date of 0310.
Page 345 Vehicle Care Specification (TPC Spec) Braking and handling Warning system rating. When performance may be adversely replacement tires are needed, affected if all the tires are not Never drive faster than the speed replaced at the same time. GM strongly recommends the tires are rated, regardless of buying tires with the same TPC If proper rotation and...
Page 346: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) rating as the original equipment 0 210, for the label location and tires may not be available for H, more information about the Tire on the vehicle. When new, the and Loading Information label.
Page 347: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care surface variations such as troughs Warning (Continued) Warning or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth wheels are selected. This Using the wrong replacement road, the tires and wheels may need increases the chance of a crash wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel to be rebalanced.
Page 348: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Warning vehicle parts. The area damaged where legal and only when by the tire chains could cause necessary. Use chains that are Replacing a wheel with a used loss of control and a crash. the proper size for the tires.
Page 349 Vehicle Care If a front tire fails, the flat tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Warning (Continued) creates a drag that pulls the vehicle and wheel damage by driving slowly toward that side. Take your foot off to a level place, well off the road, that has been driven on while the accelerator pedal and grip the...
Page 350: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 2. Flat Tire Warning (Continued) The following information explains how to use the jack and change 4. Turn off the engine and do a tire. not restart while the vehicle is raised. Tire Changing 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
Page 351 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 352 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 353 Vehicle Care 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. 2. If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot 3.
Page 354 Vehicle Care ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. Jacking Locations (Overall View) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. Left Front Shown, Right Front Similar Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Position on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only...
Page 355 Vehicle Care off the ground so there is 7. Remove any rust or dirt from enough room for the spare tire the wheel bolts, mounting to clear the ground. surfaces, and spare wheel. Warning Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the lifted on a jack is dangerous.
Page 356 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications 0 393 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications.
Page 357 Vehicle Care For center caps, line up the tab Warning Caution on the center cap with the slot in the wheel. The cap only goes in Failure to follow these tire storage The tire hoist can be damaged if one way. Place the cap on the instructions carefully could result there is no tension on the cable wheel and press until it snaps...
Page 358 Vehicle Care 1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at 3. Assemble the two jack handle the rear of the vehicle with the extensions (4) and wheel valve stem pointed down, and wrench (5). to the rear. Caution 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel retainer Use of an air wrench or other from the guide pin.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extension (7) through the hole securely. Push, pull, and then in the rear bumper (8) (hoist try to turn the tire. If the tire shaft access hole).
Page 360: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 3. Position the jack and wheel Have the damaged or flat road tire Caution blocks in the driver side trim repaired or replaced and installed panel over the wheelhouse. back onto the vehicle as soon as If the vehicle has four-wheel drive possible so the spare tire will be 4.
Page 361: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting This is located on the Caution passenger side, in the rear of For more information about the the engine compartment. Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery 0 309. 3. Get the vehicles close enough in costly damage to the vehicle If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) so the jumper cables can...
Page 362 Vehicle Care uncover the positive (+) Caution Warning (Continued) terminal, open the red plastic cover. If any accessories are left on or Battery fluid contains acid that For more information on the plugged in during the jump can burn you. Do not get it on location of the remote starting procedure, they could be you.
Page 363 Vehicle Care vehicle has one. Negative ( ) 7. Connect the red positive (+) will go to a heavy, unpainted cable to the positive (+) metal engine part or to a terminal of the vehicle with the remote negative ( ) terminal if dead battery.
Page 364: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Front Attachment Points Caution If the jumper cables are Caution connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage. The may occur and damage the damage would not be covered by vehicle.
Page 365 Vehicle Care recreational vehicle towing are What is the distance that will be Dinghy Towing dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy traveled? Some vehicles have Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towing is towing the vehicle with all restrictions on how far and how four wheels on the ground. Dolly long they can tow.
Page 366 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 5. With the transmission in D Warning (Continued) (Drive), turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. If equipped be injured. Set the parking brake with Keyless Access, turn the before shifting the transfer case engine off. to N (Neutral). Caution To dinghy tow: Failure to disconnect the negative...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 8. Move the steering wheel to 5. Turn the ignition on with the Dolly Towing Front Towing make sure the steering column engine off. Shift the transfer (Front Wheels Off the Ground) is unlocked. case out of N (Neutral) to 2 . Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and See Shifting out of 9.
Page 368 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a Caution (Continued) Warning Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case warranty. Never tow the vehicle Shifting a four-wheel-drive with the rear wheels on the vehicle's transfer case into ground. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 369 Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 4. Put the transmission in 3. Firmly set the parking brake. P (Park). See Parking Brake 0 236. the Ground) 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly 4. Put the transmission in following the manufacturer's P (Park).
Page 370: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 8. Turn the ignition off. Appearance Care Caution (Continued) After towing, see Shifting Out of N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel Drive Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all 0 232. manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 371 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice This could cause damage that Machine compounding or melting agents, road oil and tar, tree would not be covered by the aggressive polishing on a sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle warranty.
Page 372 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum, chrome or covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and stainless steel. To prevent damage illuminated, due to excessive Stripes always follow these cleaning heat generated.
Page 373 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants 0 388. with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and chrome Tires wheel trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free vehicle is not washed after driving cloth or paper towel soaked with...
Page 374 Vehicle Care For 1500 Series vehicles, at least Underbody Maintenance Caution (Continued) every other oil change lubricate the At least twice a year, spring and fall, outer tie rod ends. use plain water to flush any brushes. Damage could occur Control arm ball joints on 1500 corrosive materials from the and the repairs would not be...
Page 375: Interior Care
Vehicle Care Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove Never rub any surface parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the aggressively or with too much protection while maintaining the instrument cluster. Using a mild pressure.
Page 376 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to Caution prevent forcing the soil in to the Start by vacuuming the surface fabric. using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use 4. Continue gently rubbing the rotating vacuum brush attachment is abrasive cleaners on automotive soiled area until there is no...
Page 377 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces recommended.
Page 378: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a Convenience Net floor mat retainer on the driver Warning If equipped, wash with warm water side floor. and mild detergent. Do not use If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the chlorine bleach.
Page 379 Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
Page 380: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the required maintenance for the blades.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in Warning (Continued) Services are the responsibility of the Additional Required Services - vehicle owner. It is recommended to Normal Service. and equipment are available. have your dealer perform these The Additional Required Services - If they are not, see your dealer to services every 10 000 km/6,000 mi.
Page 382 Service and Maintenance Maintenance engine oil life system may not See Driver Information Center (DIC) indicate the need for vehicle service (Base Level) 0 160 or Driver Schedule for up to a year. The engine oil and Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) filter must be changed at least once 0 162 for hourmeter.
Page 383 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See Inspect power steering for Check automatic transmission Cooling System 0 301. proper attachment, connections, shift lock control function. See binding, leaks, cracks, Automatic Transmission Shift Check windshield washer fluid chafing, etc. Lock Control Function Check level.
Page 384 Service and Maintenance Inspect sunroof track and seal, first). More frequent replacement Every 80 000 km/50,000 mi if equipped. See Sunroof 0 58. may be needed if the vehicle is Replace spark plugs. Inspect driven in areas with heavy traffic, Verify spare tire key lock spark plug wires.
Page 385 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect accessory drive High use commercial vehicles frequent intervals. For further belts. Or every 10 years, such as courier delivery assistance in determining the whichever comes first. Inspect vehicles, private security patrol most suitable service for fraying, excessive cracking, vehicles or any vehicles that maintenance intervals for your or damage;...
Page 386 Service and Maintenance output seals. High pressure Special Application Additional water can overcome the seals Services Maintenance and Care and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important the life of the transfer case and/ Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly or drive axles and should be...
Page 387 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 388 Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, Vehicle Care Trained dealer technicians can or damage, and can advise inspect the windshield and To help keep the vehicle looking like when service is needed. recommend proper replacement new, vehicle care products are if needed.
Page 389 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 (6-Speed DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transmission) Automatic Transmission (10-Speed DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 390 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Tailgate Handle Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Pivot Points, Hood, Door, Fuel Door, and Liftgate Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457). Rear Driveline Center Spline, Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 391 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114 Wiper Blades Front Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 23360288 Front Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 23360288 Rear 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295...
Page 392 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 393: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 393 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Vehicle Identification Identification Label Number (VIN) ....392 Service Parts Identification There may be a label on the inside Label .
Page 394 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 388 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 395 (460 lb ft@4100 rpm) 0.043 in) Vehicle Top Speed Top Speed Metric English Suburban and Yukon XL Two-Wheel Drive with 3.42 Axle 167 km/h 104 mph All Utility Models (except Suburban and Yukon XL Two-Wheel 180 km/h 112 mph Drive with 3.42 Axle)
Page 396 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 397: Customer Information
Customer Information Customer Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders Recording and Information This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of Vehicle Data Recording and crash-like situations, such as an computers that record information...
Page 398 Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;...
Page 399: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) When Should an Airbag Accessories and Inflate? ......93 Modifications ....288 Where Are the Airbags? .
Page 400 Index Assistance Systems for Brake (cont'd) System Warning Light ..155 Parking and Backing ..252 Calibration ..... . 136 Brakes .
Page 401 Index Child-View Mirror ....55 Cruise Control, Adaptive ..244 Driving (cont'd) Cupholders ..... 125 Defensive .
Page 402 Index Engine (cont'd) Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..156 Check Light (Malfunction Front Axle ..... . 310 Indicator) .
Page 403 Index Fuses (cont'd) Hill Descent Control Light ..156 Rear Compartment Fuse Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..237 Halogen Bulbs ....316 Block .
Page 404 Index LATCH System Lights (cont'd) Hill Descent Control ..156 Replacing Parts after a Keyless Entry Crash ......118 Lane Keep Assist .
Page 405 Index Mirrors (cont'd) Power ......52 Magnetic Ride Control ..240 Park Tilt in Reverse .
Page 406 Index Power (cont'd) Remote Keyless Entry Roof Rack System ....129 Windows ..... . . 56 Rotation, Tires .
Page 407 Index Seats (cont'd) Shifting (cont'd) Storage Areas Rear ......70 Out of Park ....222 Armrest .
Page 408 Index Taillamps Top Tier Fuel ....264 Turn Signal Tow/Haul Mode ....231 Bulb Replacement .
Page 409 Index Wireless Charging ....139 Warning Brake System Light ... 155 Caution and Danger ... . . 2 Lane Departure (LDW) .
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