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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 Keys, Doors, and Windows ..9 Seats and Restraints ... 50 Storage .
Page 3: Introduction
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Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warning, and : Shown when there is more information on another page Caution see page. Warning messages found on vehicle Vehicle Symbol Chart labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Here are some additional symbols reduce them.
Page 5 Introduction : Fuse Block Cover Lock : Stop/Start Location : Tire Pressure Monitor : Fuses : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Restraints : Under Pressure : Keep Fuse Block Covers : Vehicle Ahead Indicator Properly Installed : Lane Change Alert : Lane Departure Warning : Lane Keep Assist...
Page 6 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 7 Introduction 1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some 9. Climate Control Systems 0 174 Power Release Tailgate Models). See Driver Mode (If Equipped). (If Equipped). See Tailgate Control 0 234. 0 29. Dual Automatic Climate Control Automatic Transfer Case System 0 176 (If Equipped). DC/AC Switch.
Page 8 Introduction 15. Wireless Charging 0 121 (If Adaptive Cruise Control (1500 Equipped). Series) 0 242 (If Equipped). 16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Equipped). See Integrated System 0 264 (If Equipped). Trailer Brake Control System 23. Data Link Connector (DLC) under Towing Equipment (Out of View).
Page 9 Introduction NOTES...
Page 10: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Steering Column Lock ..35 Keys and Locks Immobilizer ....35 Windows Immobilizer Operation .
Page 11 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 12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with Two Programming without Recognized Keys Recognized Keys To program a new key: Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not 1. Insert the original, already available. Canadian regulations programmed key in the ignition require that owners see their dealer.
Page 13: Keys (Keyless Access)
Keys, Doors, and Windows learned and all previously With an active OnStar or connected known keys will no longer work service plan, an OnStar Advisor with the vehicle. may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 472. 6. To learn a second key, turn the ignition off, insert the second Keys (Keyless Access) key to be learned, and turn the...
Page 14: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with memory seats, RKE Remote Keyless Entry transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to (RKE) System Operation seating positions of memory 1 or 2. (Key Access) See Memory Seats 0 56. The RKE transmitter functions may Remote Keyless Entry work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from (RKE) System...
Page 15 Keys, Doors, and Windows be started from outside the vehicle If enabled, the turn signal lamps when the ignition is turned on or using the RKE transmitter. See flash twice to indicate unlocking has is pressed again. The ignition must Remote Vehicle Start 0 24.
Page 16 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Caution Warning To avoid personal injury, do not Always replace the battery with touch metal surfaces on the RKE the correct type. Replacing the transmitter when it has been battery with an incorrect type exposed to extreme heat.
Page 17: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See Keyless Access Operation later in this section. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 18 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled, the turn signal lamps chirps when is pressed again flash twice to indicate unlocking has within three seconds. See Vehicle occurred. If enabled, the exterior Personalization 0 153. lamps may turn on. See Vehicle If the driver door is open when Personalization 0 153.
Page 19 Keys, Doors, and Windows 30 seconds. The alarm turns off Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Pressing the lock/unlock button will the Driver Door cause all doors to lock if any of the when the ignition is turned on or following occur: is pressed again. The ignition must When the doors are locked and the be off for the panic alarm to work.
Page 20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking Passive Locking locking will then remain disabled of Exterior Door Handles and until on the interior door is This feature will lock the vehicle Tailgate pressed, or until the vehicle is several seconds after all doors are turned on.
Page 21 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver the Vehicle door handle. Then turn the key Only RKE transmitters programmed counterclockwise, to the unlock to the vehicle will work. If a position, five times within transmitter is lost or stolen, a 10 seconds.
Page 22 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from 2. Insert the vehicle key into the the transmitter pocket and key lock cylinder on the driver door handle; then turn the key press on the counterclockwise, to the unlock transmitter. position, five times within To program additional 10 seconds.
Page 23 Keys, Doors, and Windows To program additional To start the vehicle: transmitters, repeat Steps 5 7. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 8. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Page 24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Caution Warning When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on Never allow children to play with the transmitter. Static from your the RKE transmitter. The body could damage the transmitter contains a small transmitter.
Page 25: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Replace the battery in the 3. Lift the battery with a flat transmitter soon if the DIC displays object. REPLACE BATTERY IN 4. Remove the battery. REMOTE KEY. 5. Insert the new battery, positive To replace the battery: side toward the back cover.
Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Laws in some communities may The engine will turn off during a The engine will continue to run restrict the use of remote starters. remote vehicle start if: for 15 minutes. After Check local regulations for any 30 seconds, repeat The coolant temperature gets requirements on remote starting of...
Page 27: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning From inside, use the power door Warning (Continued) flashers. locks or the manual door locks. To lock the door with the manual door Turn the ignition on and then off. Young children who get into locks, push down on the manual unlocked vehicles may be lock knob.
Page 28: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks removed from the brake or the When is pressed on the power vehicle speed becomes faster than door lock switch while the door is 13 km/h (8 mph). open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is To unlock the doors: active.
Page 29: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows has not reduced, the driver door will To open a rear door when the safety unlock and the horn will chirp three lock is on: times. 1. Unlock the door by activating Lockout Protection can be manually the inside handle, by pressing overridden with the driver door open the power door unlock switch,...
Page 30: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors After closing the tailgate, pull it back In the case of a dead battery, the to be sure it is latched securely. tailgate can be opened manually. Contact your dealer or Roadside Tailgate Some tailgates have an electric Assistance.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the touch pad on the Caution tailgate handle after unlocking all doors. Use the top of the tailgate To avoid damage to the tailgate, to pull against if assistance is make sure the area behind the required.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows To close the tailgate, do one of the The power tailgate may be following: temporarily disabled after repeated power cycling over a short period of Press on the RKE transmitter time. If this occurs, the tailgate can once, then quickly press and still be operated manually.
Page 33: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows Lift-to-Close Operation If the tailgate encounters an Power Assist Steps obstacle during the closing cycle, it will stop and reverse to full open. Warning If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles, the power function will To avoid personal injury or deactivate.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows same side to complete the motion. Center Stack Switch Enable/Disable If the obstruction is not cleared, the To enable or disable the power assist steps remain extended. assist steps, press and hold Slight movement of the steps while four seconds.
Page 35: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not A door or the hood is open. started, or the door is not unlocked This vehicle has theft-deterrent by pressing on the RKE Slow Flash : Alarm system is features;...
Page 36: Steering Column Lock
Keys, Doors, and Windows Unlocking the driver door with A message to service the open the driver door to reset the the key will not disarm the steering column lock indicates system. Then turn the vehicle on system or turn off the alarm. that an issue has been detected and immediately turn the with the column lock feature and...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle is automatically If the vehicle will not change ignition It is possible for the immobilizer immobilized when the vehicle is modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), system to learn new or replacement turned off. and the RKE transmitter appears to RKE transmitters.
Page 38: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows first key may be faulty. See your Exterior Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors dealer. It is possible for the The upper portion of both the driver immobilizer system to learn new or Convex Mirrors and passenger mirrors is flat. replacement keys.
Page 39: Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors Manual Extend : If equipped, grasp the mirror housing firmly and pull back in one motion, arching slightly toward the rear of the vehicle. Extending Mirrors Trailer tow mirrors can extend out for better visibility when towing a To return the mirror to its original trailer.
Page 40: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows If a popping noise from the mirror is Power Mirrors heard, this sound is normal as the manual detents are aligning after a manual extend/retract operation has occurred. Auxiliary Cargo Mirror Lamps If equipped, cargo mirror lamps face rearward to provide more light on the sides of the vehicle, if needed.
Page 41: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Folding Mirrors 2. Press again to fold the mirrors out to the driving If equipped, the mirror has turn Manual Folding Mirrors position. signal indicator lights, which flash in the direction of the turn or lane If equipped, push the mirror toward Resetting the Power Folding change.
Page 42: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot Press and hold on the RKE Mirror transmitter for approximately Mirror one second to unfold. See Remote If equipped, the driver outside mirror Keyless Entry (RKE) System automatically adjusts for the glare of Operation (Key Access) 0 13 or the headlamps from behind.
Page 43: Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. When the approaching vehicle mirror for a vehicle in the blind Interior Mirrors is a long distance away, the zone. Then, glance over your image in the main mirror is shoulder to double check Interior Rearview Mirrors small and near the inboard before moving slowly into the edge of the mirror.
Page 44: Rear Camera Mirror
Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle. Brightness Press to scroll through the adjustment options. Press to adjust the settings using the indicators on the mirror.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows Troubleshooting Warning The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are.
Page 46: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are the camera lens. Clean the lens designed to improve fuel economy with a soft damp cloth. performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear The camera s mounting on the window is down and the front vehicle has been damaged, and/...
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows The windows may be temporarily Windows Express Movement Warning (Continued) disabled if they are used repeatedly All windows can be opened without within a short time. holding the window switch. Press prevent operation of the windows. the switch down fully and quickly Window Lockout See Keys (Key Access) 0 9 or...
Page 48: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Extreme cold or ice could cause the Programming the Power Rear Windows window to auto-reverse. The Windows Power Sliding Rear Window window will operate normally after Programming may be necessary if the object or condition is removed. the vehicle battery has been Automatic Reversal System disconnected or discharged.
Page 49: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows The power sliding rear window Roof Slide Switch cannot be operated manually. Express-Open/Express-Close : To Sunroof express-open the sunroof, fully Sun Visors press and release (1). Press and release (1) again to stop the movement. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release (1).
Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof also has a sunshade, Dirt and debris may collect on the which can be pulled forward to block sunroof seal or in the track. This sun rays. The sunshade must be could cause an issue with sunroof opened and closed manually.
Page 51: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Seat Belt Care ....68 Replacing LATCH System Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After a Crash ..102 Restraints Parts after a Crash .
Page 52: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 53: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Head Restraints When an occupant is in the seat, Front Seats always return the head restraint to The vehicle s rear seat has head the upright position until it locks into Seat Adjustment restraints in the outboard seating place.
Page 54: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints 2. Slide the seat to the desired Power Seat Adjustment position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 54.
Page 55: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To adjust the lumbar support, see To adjust the lumbar support, Warning (Continued) Lumbar Adjustment 0 54. if equipped: Some vehicles are equipped with a Press and hold the control For proper protection when the feature that activates a vibrating forward to increase or rearward vehicle is in motion, have the pulse alert in the driver seat to help...
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. Warning The seatback will automatically fold forward. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired stop or crash.
Page 57: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Then immediately press and hold 1, Vehicle Personalization Settings 2, or (Exit) until two beeps To have the Seat Entry Memory sound. To manually recall these movement begin when the positions, press and hold 1, 2, or vehicle is started, select the until the saved position is reached.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints 2. Start the vehicle with another 4. Immediately press and hold the Manually Recalling Memory key or RKE transmitter. The 1 or 2 memory button matching Positions DIC should display the driver the above DIC welcome Press and hold 1, 2, or to recall number for the other RKE message until two beeps...
Page 59: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints automatically recalled when the button number that positions were Power mirror, with the driver or vehicle is turned on, or turned from saved to. Try storing the position to passenger side mirror selected off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE the other memory button or try the Obstructions transmitters 3 8 will not provide...
Page 60 Seats and Restraints on the center stack. Use the manual Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) heated seat buttons on the center passenger seatback only. stack to turn auto heated seats off. overheat. An overheated seat Press to heat the driver or If the passenger seat is unoccupied, heater may cause a burn or may passenger seat cushion and...
Page 61: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The heated and ventilated seats Rear Seats the vehicle through the rear door and heated steering wheel may and left the vehicle without the cancel when the vehicle is started. vehicle being shut off. Rear Seat Reminder These features can be manually The feature can be turned on or off.
Page 62: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature If available, the buttons are on the To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat change or pain to the skin, the rear of the center console.
Page 63: Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints This feature turns on at the highest Seat Belts Warning (Continued) setting. With each press of the This section describes how to use button, the heated seat changes to passengers to ride in any area of the next lower setting, and then the seat belts properly, and some things the vehicle that is not equipped not to do.
Page 64: How To Wear Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? unbelted people are hurt more often...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 66: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag. In a crash, pinched seat belts might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints feature stays engaged after If the webbing locks in the latch letting the belt go back to plate before it reaches the stowed position on the seat, buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to move the seat rearward or unlock.
Page 68: Seat Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Seat belt Comfort guides are available on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten through your dealer for the rear return to its stowed position. the seat belts in a side crash or outboard seating positions.
Page 69: Seat Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a of seat belt extenders see the Keep seat belts clean and dry. See lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with Seat Belt Care 0 68. portion should be worn as low as the extender.
Page 70: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System Warning (Continued) seat belts may not be necessary. The vehicle has the following But the seat belt assemblies that rinse seat belt webbing only with were used during any crash may airbags: mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on work with seat belts, not replace seriously injured or killed. Do not the instrument panel for the front them.
Page 72: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 82 or Infants and Young Children 0 84.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 74: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Roof-rail airbags are designed to direction of the impact, and how inflate in moderate to severe side Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. crashes depending on the location of the impact.
Page 75: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints For airbag locations, see Where Are But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of the Airbags? 0 71. types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent How Does an Airbag not toward those airbags.
Page 76: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints The feature may also activate, crash. See Vehicle Data Warning (Continued) without airbag inflation, after an Recording and Privacy 0 470 event that exceeds a predetermined Use caution if you should attempt threshold. After turning the ignition Event Data Recorders 0 470.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints determine if the front outboard Warning (Continued) passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. passenger frontal airbag inflates According to accident statistics, and the passenger seat is in a children are safer when properly forward position.
Page 78 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear The passenger sensing system is Warning seat that will accommodate a designed to turn on the front rear-facing child restraint, a outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever rear-facing child restraint should not anytime the system senses that a comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an from the seat such as blankets, restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle, the ON indicator is still heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, Warning from the seat, such as such as a blanket or cushion, blankets, cushions, seat or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger covers, seat heaters, or seat seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an massagers.
Page 81: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) seams, or zippers Seat belts seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it proper operation of the passenger inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. Steering wheel, instrument sensing system.
Page 82: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints of the seat fabric, could also If the vehicle must be modified Caution (Continued) interfere with the operation of the because you have a disability and passenger sensing system. This have questions about whether the covering and/or airbag module could either prevent proper modifications will affect the vehicle's replaced.
Page 83: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. replace airbag system parts. See Do the knees bend at the seat your dealer for service. edge? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to Warning Warning wear seat belts? A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same seat belt.
Page 85: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints appropriate child restraints. Neither Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the child restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 87: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the following: Restraint in the Vehicle 1. Instruction labels provided on the child restraint Warning 2. Instruction manual provided A child can be seriously injured or with the child restraint killed in a crash if the child 3.
Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child Warning (Continued) Transport Canada or the Provincial restraint in the front. This is because Ministry of Transportation office. the risk to the rear-facing child is so Secure rear-facing child restraints great if the airbag deploys.
Page 90: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear Wherever a child restraint is In order to use the LATCH system in seat that will accommodate a installed, be sure to follow the your vehicle, you need a child rear-facing child restraint, a instructions that came with the child restraint that has LATCH...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the seat belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X Weight of the LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Child + Child Anchors Only Anchors and Top Top Tether Restraint Tether Anchor...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular cab models, there are top tether anchor symbols to assist you in locating the top tether Regular Cab Three-Passenger Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat anchors.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Driver Side Anchor and Loop Center Anchor and Loop (Double (Double and Crew Cab) and Crew Cab) For regular cab models, the top tether anchors are on the back panel behind the passenger seat(s) or center seat. Be sure to use an anchor directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints that the top tether be attached, or if Warning the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether Do not attach more than one child must be attached. restraint to a single anchor, According to accident statistics, except for the center top tether children and infants are safer when...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints belts and a top tether. See Warning (Continued) Caution Securing Child Restraints (In the Center Front Seat) 0 105 or retractor. It unlocks when the Do not let the LATCH Securing Child Restraints (With shoulder belt is allowed to go all attachments rub against the the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) the way back into the retractor,...
Page 98 Seats and Restraints and route the tether Double and Crew Cab Models under the head restraint 1. Attach and tighten the lower and in between the head attachments to the lower restraint posts. anchors. If the child restraint 2. Make sure the child restraint does not have lower top tether hook is completely attachments or the desired...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section, and the following steps: Rear Driver Side Position 2.1.2. For first time use, remove and discard the rubber 2.1. For a top tether in the band from the top rear driver side position: tether loop (2).
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 2.1.5. Make sure the 2.2.2. Route the top child restraint top tether (3) through tether hook is the loop (2). completely closed 2.2.3. Attach the top and secured to the tether (3) to the top tether anchor. passenger side of the center top tether metal...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 2.3. For a top tether in the 3. Tighten the top tether per the rear center position: child restraint manufacturer's instructions. 2.3.1. Remove the driver side head restraint When the top tether is properly and center tightened, the loop may bend. headrest.
Page 102 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint or Headrest 2. Store the head restraint or To reinstall the head restraint or headrest in a secure place. headrest: Removal and Reinstallation 3. When the child restraint is The second row outboard head removed, reinstall the head restraints or center headrest can be restraint or headrest before the removed if they interfere with the...
Page 103: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the a top tether, and that the tether be Rear Seat) attached. Warning When securing a child restraint with If the child restraint or vehicle seat...
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 7. For forward-facing child Reinstallation under Lower Anchors 3. Push the latch plate into the restraints, attach and tighten and Tethers for Children (LATCH buckle until it clicks. the top tether to the top tether System) 0 89 for additional Position the release button on anchor (loop).
Page 106: Securing Child Restraints (In The Center Front Seat)
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top may be removed. See your dealer tether, follow the child restraint for assistance with removal, and manufacturer's instructions store the removed head restraint in regarding the use of the top a secure place.
Page 107: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 108 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on child restraint say that the top tether the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions forward-facing child restraints have of the vehicle seat belt through...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint has been installed and the ON indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 75. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position.
Page 111: Storage
Storage Storage Storage To access the lower glove box, unlock with the key and pull down Compartments on the handle. Storage Compartments Cupholders Storage Compartments ..110 Warning Glove Box ....110 Front Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 112: Underseat Storage
Storage Underseat Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage Bench Seat There may be storage under the There may be storage in the rear Pull the strap on the side of the rear passenger seat. Lift up on the seat. Pull the tab to access. center seatback to access the seat bench to access.
Page 113: Floor Console Storage
Storage Floor Console Storage Bench Seat Bucket Seat If equipped with storage, press the Press the latch and lift to open. latch and lift to open. If equipped with front center seat storage, unlock with the ignition key, press the latch, and lift to open.
Page 114: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Any of the 12 locations inside the Caution truck bed can be used. The Features maximum load per corner is 227 kg The truck bed walls will collapse if (500 lb). the tie-downs are overloaded. Cargo Tie-Downs Accessory Tie-Downs Additional Accessory Tie-Down This vehicle is equipped with 12...
Page 115 Storage 3. Fasten the tie-down firmly by hand only. Do not use tools. To remove: 1. Remove the tie-down loop completely by turning counterclockwise while holding the backing plate against the truck bed wall. 2. Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard.
Page 116: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 132 Electronic Stability Control Seat Belt Reminders ..132 (ESC) Off Light ....141 Controls Airbag Readiness Light .
Page 117: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Universal Remote System ..158 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....158 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 118: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Remote Start Heated Steering The windshield wiper control is on Wheel the turn signal lever. The infotainment system can be If equipped with remote start, the The windshield wipers are controlled operated by using the steering heated steering wheel will turn on by turning the band with on it.
Page 119: Compass
Instruments and Controls activated. See Washer Fluid 0 350 System (GPS) antenna, Electronic Warning (Continued) for information on filling the Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle windshield washer fluid reservoir. speed information. windows. Reduced visibility from Clear snow and ice from the wiper The compass system is designed to snow and ice buildup could lead blades before using them.
Page 120 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the the equipment. See Add-On outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment 0 318. equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the Caution vehicle could catch fire and cause...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls after 10 seconds, during which the indicator light on the switch will flash. An indicator light on the outlet illuminates when power is provided to the outlet and no system fault is detected. The outlets will not operate when the ignition is off, the DC/AC switch is not pressed, or the plug is not fully seated into the...
Page 122: Wireless Charging
Instruments and Controls microcomputer-controlled The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ Warning (Continued) electric blankets and touch ACCESSORY, or Retained sensor lamps Accessory Power (RAP) must be smartphone and allow the object active. The wireless charging Medical equipment to cool before removing it from feature may not correctly indicate the charging pad, to prevent charging when the vehicle is in RAP.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 2. Place the smartphone face up referred license terms, warranty 4. If turns yellow, ensure that disclaimers and copyright notices on the symbol on the the charging pad is clear of any are available for download. LG charging pad.
Page 124: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls documentation and/or other INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Warning Lights, materials provided with the EXEMPLARY, OR Gauges, and distribution. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED Indicators 3. Neither the name of the TO, PROCUREMENT OF copyright holder nor the names SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR Warning lights and gauges can of its contributors may be used...
Page 125: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster 1500 Series Base Cluster English Shown, 2500/3500 Series and Metric Similar...
Page 126 Instruments and Controls Midlevel Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 1500 Series Uplevel Cluster English Standard Shown, 2500/3500 Series and Metric Similar...
Page 128 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu (Midlevel and Home Fuel Range : Displays the approximate distance the vehicle Uplevel) Info App. This is where the can be driven without refueling. The selected Driver Information There is an interactive display area fuel range estimate is based on an Center (DIC) displays can be in the center of the instrument average of the vehicle s fuel...
Page 129: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Phone Units : Press the thumbwheel while thumbwheel on the main view to set Units is displayed to enter the Units the speed value. Scroll to adjust the In the Phone menu, if there is no menu. Choose US or metric units by value.
Page 130: Trip Odometer
Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer When the engine is on, the tachometer will indicate the engine s The trip odometer shows how far revolutions per minute (rpm). The the vehicle has been driven since tachometer may vary by several the trip odometer was last reset. hundred rpm s, during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting The trip odometer is accessed and...
Page 131: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 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. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 132: Gauge
Instruments and Controls Information Center (DIC) message Engine Coolant indicates oil pressure outside the Temperature Gauge normal operating range, check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 335. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
Page 133: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge The voltmeter gauge may also read Seat Belt Reminders lower when in fuel economy mode. Driver Seat Belt Reminder This is normal. Light Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur There is a driver seat belt reminder when a large number of electrical light on the instrument cluster.
Page 134: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls Passenger Seat Belt Reminder The front passenger seat belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Light on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does There may be a passenger seat belt such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed...
Page 135: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls safety information. The overhead If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning (Continued) console has a passenger airbag lit on the passenger airbag status status indicator. indicator, it means that the front away. See Airbag Readiness outboard passenger frontal airbag is Light 0 133 for more information, allowed to inflate.
Page 136: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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 137 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the amount of cargo being hauled as adapter removed may turn off soon as possible. the light. If the light continues to flash, find a Poor fuel quality can cause safe place to park.
Page 138: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls before the system is ready for If the light comes on while driving, Electric Parking Brake inspection. This can happen if pull off the road and stop carefully. Light the 12-volt battery has recently If equipped with electric brake been replaced or run down, or if boost, vehicle speed may be limited the vehicle has been recently...
Page 139: Service Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System If both the ABS warning light and the brake system warning light are Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light on, ABS is not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
Page 140: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls If the light turns amber, there may If equipped, the Hill Descent Control Lane Keep Assist (LKA) be a malfunction with the light comes on when the system is Light (1500 Series) four-wheel-drive system. See your ready for use. When the light dealer.
Page 141: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Instruments and Controls LKA will not assist or alert if the turn Pedestrian Ahead dealer. If the system is working signal is active in the direction of normally, the indicator light then Indicator lane departure, or if LKA detects turns off. that you are accelerating, braking, The traction off light comes on when or actively steering.
Page 142: Electronic Stability Control
Instruments and Controls If equipped, the Electronic Stability This light will flash when Trailer Engine Coolant Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/ Sway Control is active. See Trailer Temperature Warning warning light comes on briefly when Sway Control (TSC) 0 304. Light the engine is started.
Page 143: Driver Mode Control Light
Instruments and Controls The engine coolant temperature For vehicles with the Tire Pressure warning light comes on when the Monitor System (TPMS), this light engine has overheated. comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information If this happens, pull over and turn about tire pressures and the TPMS.
Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel Cluster)
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as Security Light the engine is started. If it does not (Uplevel Cluster) come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Caution If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly.
Page 145: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the The light goes out when the fog For vehicles with cruise control, the high-beam headlamps are in use. lamps are turned off. See Fog cruise control light is white when the See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Lamps 0 167.
Page 146: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays Air Filter Life recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel Brake Pad Life tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Driver Information Center Digital Speedometer Tire Pressure (DIC) (Base Level) The speedometer shows how fast Turn the trip odometer reset stem the vehicle is moving in either The DIC displays are shown in the...
Page 147: Driver Information Center (Dic) (Midlevel And Uplevel)
Instruments and Controls system monitoring the oil life, When the REPLACE SOON If the vehicle has a diesel engine, additional maintenance is message displays, the engine air see the Duramax diesel recommended. See Maintenance filter should be replaced at the supplement.
Page 148 Instruments and Controls was reset. This number reflects only settings by pressing and holding 1. Press to scroll to the Options the approximate average fuel application. on the left steering wheel controls economy that the vehicle has right and the thumbwheel on the right 2.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls Press the thumbwheel while this Tire Pressure : Shows the The Air Filter Life display must be display is active to reset the timer. approximate pressures of all four reset after the engine air filter tires. Tire pressure is displayed in replacement.
Page 150: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls Transmission Fluid Follow Distance : If equipped, the If equipped with HUD, some Temperature : Shows the current follow time to the vehicle information about the operation of temperature of the automatic ahead is displayed as a time value the vehicle is projected onto the transmission fluid in either degrees on this page.
Page 151: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts : Press to select the display displayed in the HUD may be view. Each press will change the cleared by using the steering wheel display view. controls. : Pull and hold to brighten the display.
Page 152 Instruments and Controls Scroll to adjust the angle of the Driver assistance graphics show HUD display. Press the thumbwheel your vehicle, vehicle ahead, gap to confirm and save the setting. This setting, and lane status information. feature may only be available in In addition to driver assistance P (Park).
Page 153: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Vehicle Messages shown in the instrument cluster may sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe Messages displayed on the Driver also be displayed in any HUD view. the lens gently, then dry it. Information Center (DIC) indicate HUD Troubleshooting the status of the vehicle or some...
Page 154: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Security in performance, proceed to your Vehicle destination. The performance may Brakes Personalization be reduced the next time the vehicle Steering is driven. The vehicle may be driven The following are all possible while this message is on, but Ride Control Systems vehicle personalization features.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls The menu may contain the Touch Off or On. Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. following: Auto Rear Defog Forward Collision System Rear Seat Reminder This setting automatically turns the This setting controls the vehicle rear defogger on based on response when detecting a vehicle This allows for a chime and a temperature and humidity...
Page 156 Instruments and Controls ahead of you starts moving again. Touch Off or On. Remote Mirror Folding See Adaptive Cruise Control (1500 When on, the outside mirrors will Comfort and Convenience Series) 0 242. remotely fold or unfold when the Touch and the following may Touch Off or On.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock This setting specifies whether all Touch and the following may Touch and the following may doors, or just the driver door, unlock display: display: when pressing on the RKE Open Door Anti Lock Out Remote Unlock Light Feedback transmitter.
Page 158 Instruments and Controls Remote Window Operation Touch Off, On with Horn Seat Exit Memory Chirp, or On. If equipped, this feature enables This feature automatically recalls remote operation of the windows the previously stored exit button Remote Left in Vehicle Alert with the RKE transmitter.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls Bed View Camera Lighting Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other This feature specifies if the truck System devices. bed rail lights are turned on when the Bed View Camera is active. See Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement Assistance Systems for Parking or...
Page 160 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and If the indicator light does has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held not come on or the garage accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of door does not move, a radio-frequency signal.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 4. After completing Steps 1 3, The Universal Remote system Press and hold the Universal locate the Learn or Smart should now activate the Remote system button while button inside the garage on the garage door. pressing and releasing the garage door opener receiver.
Page 162 Instruments and Controls Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2.
Page 163: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....171 Exit Lighting ....171 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
Page 164 Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the prevent the battery from being Turning On and Enabling headlamps, parking lamps, drained. Turn the headlamp control IntelliBeam taillamps, instrument panel lights, off and then back to the headlamp roof marker lamps (if equipped), on position to make the headlamps front/rear sidemarker lamps, and stay on for an additional 10 minutes.
Page 165: Reminder
Lighting Keep this area of the windshield instrument cluster light will come Driving on winding or hilly roads. clear of debris to allow for best on to indicate the IntelliBeam The automatic high-beam system performance. system is reactivated. headlamps may need to be disabled The high-beam headlamps remain The high beams may not turn off if any of the above conditions exist.
Page 166: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting When the high-beam headlamps are Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior on, this indicator light on the lamp control to and then release. Lamps (DRL) instrument cluster will also be on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off DRL can make it easier for others to will only work when the vehicle is Flash-to-Pass...
Page 167: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting There is a light sensor on top of the The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers instrument panel. Do not cover the turns off when the exterior lamp sensor, otherwise the headlamps control is turned to or the ignition will come on when they are not is off.
Page 168: Signals
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out.
Page 169: Task Lighting
Lighting When the headlamps are changed While the vehicle is parked, press to high beam, the fog lamps also go to select one of the following off. When the high-beam headlamps options: are turned off, the fog lamps will Left and Right Task Lights come on again.
Page 170: Exterior Cargo Lamps
Lighting For information on roof-mounted The cargo lamps provide more light - Next Press: emergency lamp installation, see in the cargo area or on the sides of - CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - Off www.gmupfitter.com or contact your the vehicle, if needed. The lamps - Cargo Mirror Lights - Off dealer.
Page 171: Control
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Press again to turn the dome lamps off. Instrument Panel Illumination Control Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear seats.
Page 172: Entry Lighting
Lighting Lighting Features The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off Some exterior lamps and the interior immediately by turning the exterior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in lamp control off.
Page 173: Battery Power Protection
Lighting moving up or down. This is normal. Normally, these actions occur in Exterior Lighting Battery If there is a problem, an alert will be steps or levels, without being Saver displayed. noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, The exterior lamps turn off about The battery can be discharged at this action may be noticeable to the...
Page 174: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....173 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 175: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this Climate Control Systems system. Climate Control Systems ..174 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ... . . 176 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 176 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Controls : the control is pressed again, the Rear Window Defogger system returns to the previous mode Press , or to change the REAR : If equipped, press to setting and fan speed. direction of the airflow. Any turn the rear window defogger on or combination of the three controls For best results, clear all snow and...
Page 177 Climate Controls Climate Control Display Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Settings 2. Fan Control 1. Driver and Passenger 6. Recirculation Temperature Controls 3.
Page 178 Climate Controls The fan, air delivery mode, air Automatic Operation The recirculation light will not come conditioning, driver and passenger on when automatically controlled. The system automatically controls temperatures, and Sync settings under Manual Operation the fan speed, air delivery, air can be controlled by touching for more details.
Page 179 Climate Controls or passenger side temperature A/C : Press to turn the air : Air is directed to the floor display shows the temperature conditioning on or off. An indicator outlets, with some air directed to the setting increasing or decreasing. light comes on to show that the air windshield, outboard a/c outlets, conditioning is enabled.
Page 180 Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Caution Use the sliding knobs on the center Using a razor blade or sharp and side air vents to change the object to clear the inside rear direction of the airflow. window can damage the rear Air vents blow warm air on the side window defogger.
Page 181 Climate Controls Clear snow off the hood to Maintenance 1. Open the lower glove box door improve visibility and help completely. decrease moisture drawn into Passenger Compartment the vehicle. Air Filter Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help The filter reduces the dust, pollen, circulate the air inside of the and other airborne irritants from...
Page 182 Climate Controls 4. Pull lever on left side of the During service, all refrigerants filter door and slide left, then should be reclaimed with proper remove the door. Remove the equipment. Venting refrigerants old filter. directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also 5.
Page 183: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Ignition Positions (Key Brake Assist ....230 Access) ..... 207 Hill Start Assist (HSA) .
Page 184: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Lane Change Alert (LCA) Towing Equipment ... . 292 Driving Information (1500 Series) ....270 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .
Page 185: Distracted Driving
Driving and Operating Combine several trips into a Do not use a phone in Avoid stressful conversations single trip. demanding driving situations. while driving, whether with a Use a hands-free method to passenger or on a cell phone. Replace the vehicle's tires with place or receive necessary the same TPC Spec number phone calls.
Page 186: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops or a brake between you and the driver in fault occurs, the brakes may lose Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. power assist. More effort will be are important factors in helping to required to stop the vehicle.
Page 187 Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it (2500/3500 Series - Double Cab/ reaches the end of its travel, and is Crew Cab with Digital Steer held in that position for an extended Assist) period of time, power steering assist The vehicle has a Digital Steer may be reduced.
Page 188: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop Caution off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when shoulder while driving. Follow steering around a problem may Do not hold the steering wheel at these tips: be more effective than braking.
Page 189: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much Try to avoid sudden steering, Warning throttle causes the driving acceleration, or braking, wheels to spin. including reducing vehicle speed When driving off-road, bouncing by shifting to a lower gear. Any Defensive drivers avoid most skids and quick changes in direction sudden changes could cause by taking reasonable care suited to...
Page 190 Driving and Operating To gain more ground clearance if Environmental Concerns Warning (Continued) needed, it may be necessary to Always use established trails, remove the front fascia lower air roads, and areas that have been passengers can be struck dam, if equipped. However, driving set aside for public off-road by flying objects.
Page 191 Driving and Operating Before driving on a hill, assess the Never go downhill forward or brakes to slow the vehicle and steepness, traction, and backward with either the help keep the vehicle under obstructions. If the terrain ahead transmission or transfer case in control.
Page 192 Driving and Operating If the vehicle stalls on a hill: If driving downhill when the downhill. If the vehicle slips vehicle stalls, shift to a sideways, it can hit something 1. Apply the brakes to stop the lower gear, release the that will trip it a rock, a rut, vehicle, and then apply the...
Page 193 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice Use a low gear when driving in mud you and your passengers could Do not drive through standing the deeper the mud, the lower drown. Drive your vehicle on safe water if it is deep enough to cover the gear.
Page 194: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating After operation in mud or sand, Hydroplaning Warning have the brake linings cleaned and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water checked. These substances can can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. cause glazing and uneven braking. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a Check the body structure, driveline,...
Page 195: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 196 Driving and Operating Allow greater following distance Warning (Continued) Warning and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise the fan speed to the highest Snow can trap engine exhaust clear roads in shaded areas. setting. See Climate under the vehicle.
Page 197: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions It Out Slowly and cautiously spin the causes a rocking motion that could wheels to free the vehicle when free the vehicle.
Page 198: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how cause loss of control and a much weight the vehicle can crash. Overloading can also carry. This weight is called the reduce stopping distance, vehicle capacity weight and damage the tires, and shorten includes the weight of all the life of the vehicle.
Page 199 Driving and Operating Information label shows the Steps for Determining Correct load capacity is 650 lbs. Load Limit number of occupant seating (1400-750 (5 x 150) = positions (1), and the maximum 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The vehicle capacity weight (2) in combined weight of Determine the combined kilograms and pounds.
Page 200 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) 2.
Page 201 Driving and Operating of the driver, passengers, and includes the weight of the Warning cargo should never exceed the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and vehicle's capacity weight. cargo. In the case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label the bed of your truck could...
Page 202 Driving and Operating There is also important loading well. The center of gravity height Warning information for off-road driving in must not extend above the top this manual. See Loading the of the pickup box flareboard. Things you put inside the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure Any load that extends beyond...
Page 203: Truck-Camper Loading
Driving and Operating Loading Points equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com Caution for additional pickup box load bearing structural information. Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not Truck-Camper Loading be covered by the vehicle Information warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper Loading Information label is attached to the inside of the...
Page 204 Driving and Operating When carrying a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus: Everything added to the camper after it left the factory. Everything in the camper. Use the rear edge of the load All the people inside.
Page 205: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating exceed the truck's cargo weight gross axle weight ratings Starting and rating, and the camper's center (GAWR). The total axle Operating of gravity (1) should fall within loads should not exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle weight the truck's recommended center New Vehicle Break-In of gravity zone (2) when rating (GVWR).
Page 206: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating Ignition Positions antenna signal causing interference Caution (Continued) to the Keyless Access system. See (Keyless Access) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) premature wear and earlier System Operation (Key Access) replacement. Follow this 0 13 or breaking-in guideline every Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) time you get new brake System Operation (Keyless Access)
Page 207 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is in P (Park), the power assist in the brake and 5. Set the parking brake. See ignition will turn off, and Retained steering systems and disable the Electric Parking Brake 0 229. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain airbags.
Page 208: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating the brake pedal applied, pressing Ignition Positions (Key 0 (Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ ENGINE START/STOP button once OFF) : This position turns off the Access) will turn the ignition on. Once engine vehicle. It also locks the ignition, the cranking begins, release the button.
Page 209 Driving and Operating 4. Push the key all the way in 5. Shift to P (Park). Warning toward the steering column, 6. Push the key all the way in then turn the key to toward the steering column (1), Turning off the vehicle while LOCK/OFF.
Page 210: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating vehicle must be pushed or towed. If the key is left in ON/RUN with the Caution See Retained Accessory Power engine off, the battery could drain (RAP) 0 213. and the vehicle may not start. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the From ON/RUN, push the key all the 3 (START) : This is the position that vehicle is moving.
Page 211: Stop/Start System
Driving and Operating engine and transmission gently accelerator pedal all the way to Warning to allow the oil to warm up and the floor and holding it there lubricate all moving parts. while holding the key in START The automatic engine Stop/Start or ENGINE START/STOP for When the low fuel warning light feature causes the engine to shut...
Page 212: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating Auto Stops may not occur and/or The driver door has been When is illuminated, the system Auto Starts may occur because: opened or the driver seat belt is enabled. has been unbuckled. The climate control settings Engine Heater require the engine to be running The hood has been opened.
Page 213 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Heater Warning (Continued) 1. Turn off the engine. function. An ungrounded 2. Check the heater cord for outlet could cause an damage. If it is damaged, do electric shock. not use it. See your dealer for a replacement.
Page 214: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) Power (RAP) vehicle. Possible heater Warning When the ignition is turned from on cord and thermostat to off, the following features (if It can be dangerous to get out of damage could occur.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with P (Park) by pulling the shift the engine running, be sure the Engine Running lever toward you and moving it vehicle is in P (Park) and the up as far as it will go.
Page 216: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, you may To shift out of P (Park): Parking over Things need to have another vehicle push That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. yours a little uphill to take some of 2.
Page 217: Extended Parking
Driving and Operating Dynamic Fuel Management If the vehicle is left parked and Engine Exhaust running with the RKE transmitter If equipped, Dynamic Fuel outside the vehicle, it will continue Management calculates the number to run for up to half an hour. Warning of cylinders needed to maximize fuel economy and meet the driving...
Page 218: Parked
Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic in the vehicle body from engine running. shift lever position indicator within damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine the instrument cluster.
Page 219 Driving and Operating effort to shift out of P (Park). See To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Torque Lock under Shifting Into get out of snow, ice, or sand without Park 0 213. damaging the transmission, see If If equipped with four-wheel drive, the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 196.
Page 220 Driving and Operating D : This position is for normal The vehicle has a shift stabilization Caution driving. It provides the best fuel feature that adjusts the transmission economy. If more power is needed shifting to the current driving Shifting out of P (Park) or for passing, press the accelerator conditions in order to reduce rapid N (Neutral) with the engine...
Page 221: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating The transmission uses adaptive L : This position allows selection of Manual Mode shift controls. The adaptive shift a range of gears appropriate for Range Selection Mode control process continually current driving conditions. compares key shift parameters to If equipped, see Range Selection pre-programmed ideal shifts stored Mode under Manual Mode 0 220.
Page 222 Driving and Operating This number is the highest gear that 6-Speed Automatic Transmission the transmission will command while Gear before shifting from operating in L (Manual Mode). All D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) gears below that number are available. As driving conditions Range after shifting from change, the transmission can D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
Page 223 Driving and Operating 10-Speed Automatic 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 Low Traction Mode Caution...
Page 224: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode If equipped, the Stop/Start system Drive Systems will become unavailable when Tow/ The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the Haul Mode is active. Four-Wheel Drive transmission shift pattern to reduce Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking shift cycling. This provides If equipped, four-wheel drive increased performance, vehicle Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is...
Page 225 Driving and Operating shift is in progress. The graphic Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning displayed will change to indicate the Control and StabiliTrak/Electronic setting requested. Stability Control (ESC) off. See If equipped with four-wheel drive, Traction Control/Electronic Stability When the shift is complete the the vehicle will be free to roll if the Control 0 231.
Page 226 Driving and Operating automatically based on driving The actual 4x4 shift request is only Shifting Into 4 conditions. This setting provides made after the button is released. 1. The ignition must be on and The 4x4 graphic will remain flashing slightly lower fuel economy than 2 .
Page 227 Driving and Operating If the transmission is not in If the transmission is not in Shifting Out of 4 N (Neutral) when shift request N (Neutral) when shift request 1. The vehicle must be stopped or occurs, a DIC message displays. occurs, DIC messages will display.
Page 228 Driving and Operating Shifting Into N (Neutral) Shifting Out of N (Neutral) Single Speed Transfer Case To shift into N (Neutral): To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Start the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. See Ignition 2.
Page 229: Electric Brake Boost
Driving and Operating cannot complete a shift request, it Brakes Shifts between 2 , 4 , and AUTO will go back to its last chosen Any of these shifts can be made at setting. Electric Brake Boost normal driving speed. The settings are: The actual 4x4 shift request is only Vehicles equipped with electric...
Page 230: Electric Parking Brake
Driving and Operating ABS performs a system check when Using ABS off. To prevent draining the battery, the vehicle is first driven. avoid repeated cycles of the EPB Do not pump the brakes. Just hold A momentary motor or clicking noise when the engine is not running.
Page 231: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating problem with the EPB. A DIC If the EPB fails to apply, block the Caution message will display. Release the rear wheels to prevent vehicle EPB and try to apply it again. If the movement. Driving with the parking brake on light does not come on, or keeps EPB Release can overheat the brake system...
Page 232: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating movement during this time may When the vehicle is stopped on a Ride Control Systems occur. Continue to apply the brake grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA) pedal as the driving situation prevents the vehicle from rolling in Traction Control/ dictates.
Page 233 Driving and Operating intended path. Trailer Sway Control maintaining control. The vehicle is disabled, comes on, and the (TSC) is also on automatically when safe to drive, but driving should be appropriate message will appear on the vehicle is started. See Trailer adjusted accordingly.
Page 234: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)
Driving and Operating To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on Press to enable or disable HDC. Caution again, press and release . The Vehicle speed must be below 50 km/h (31 mph). traction off light and the Do not repeatedly brake or StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light in the accelerate heavily when TCS is...
Page 235: Driver Mode Control
Driving and Operating When HDC is activated, the initial Driver Mode Control Mode Activation HDC speed is set to the current This feature adds a sportier feel, driving speed. It can be increased or provides a more comfortable ride, decreased by pressing +RES or or assists in different weather SET- on the steering wheel, or by conditions or terrain.
Page 236 Driving and Operating When you enter this mode you will immediately feel a down shift. In this mode, the vehicle also monitors driving behaviors and automatically enables Performance Shift Features when spirited driving is detected. These features maintain lower transmission gears to increase available engine braking and improve acceleration response.
Page 237 Driving and Operating inputs. This feature is not intended transmission driving characteristics, Tow/Haul Mode : This feature for use when the vehicle is stuck in heavy or light steering, and reduced assists when pulling a heavy trailer sand, mud, ice, snow, or gravel. fuel economy.
Page 238 Driving and Operating Using the vehicle for public Active Braking During Lift Throttle: off-road recreational driving. See Automatically applies light Off-Road Driving 0 188 and braking, similar to heavy engine Hill and Mountain Roads 0 194. braking of four-wheel-drive low. When in Terrain Mode, the vehicle Applies light braking in D (Drive) will shift automatically but may hold...
Page 239 Driving and Operating accelerator pedal. The vehicle Terrain Mode will also creep forward on flat Drive Select Expected Vehicle Behavior Ideal Terrain ground. Minor deceleration when off Grassy fields, If the driver seat belt is removed throttle and mild ability to mild two tracks, and the driver door is opened Drive (L3-Lx)
Page 240: Limited-Slip Differential
Driving and Operating When Terrain Mode is selected: Locking Rear Axle Cruise Control Auto Engine Start/Stop will be Vehicles with a locking rear axle can disabled. give more traction on snow, mud, Warning ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a The Terrain Mode indicator Cruise control can be dangerous standard axle most of the time, but...
Page 241 Driving and Operating will automatically disengage. See 4. Remove your foot from the : Press to turn cruise control on Traction Control/Electronic Stability accelerator. or off. A white indicator comes on or Control 0 231. If a collision alert off in the instrument cluster. The cruise control indicator on the occurs when cruise control is instrument cluster turns green after...
Page 242 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in Passing Another Vehicle While It assists in maintaining driver small increments, press +RES Using Cruise Control selected speed when driving on up briefly. For each press, the downhill grades by using the engine Use the accelerator pedal to vehicle goes about 1 km/h and transmission to slow the...
Page 243: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Adaptive Cruise Control used, ACC can be turned back on. Warning Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ (1500 Series) ESC system will disengage and ACC will not detect or brake for prevent engagement of ACC. If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control children, pedestrians, animals, (ACC) allows the cruise control set ACC can reduce the need for you to...
Page 244 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be : Press to turn the system on or Warning (Continued) displayed in either English or metric off. The indicator turns white on the units. See Instrument Cluster 0 124. instrument cluster when ACC is On slippery roads where The increment value used depends turned on.
Page 245 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is turned on, the Select the set speed desired for cruise control mode will be set to ACC. This is the vehicle speed the last mode used before the when no vehicle is detected in vehicle was turned off.
Page 246 Driving and Operating was present and moved. See To increase vehicle speed in Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a Approaching and Following a smaller increments, press RES+ Set Speed Vehicle later in this section. briefly. For each press, the If ACC is already activated, do one vehicle goes about 1 km/h Once ACC has resumed, if there is...
Page 247 Driving and Operating If stopped with the brake selecting the following gap. The applied, press or hold SET until range of selectable gaps may not be the desired set speed is appropriate for all drivers and displayed. driving conditions. Changing the gap setting Selecting the Follow Distance Gap automatically changes the alert When a slower moving vehicle is...
Page 248 Driving and Operating The vehicle ahead indicator is in the Stationary or Very Slow-Moving An empty truck or trailer that has instrument cluster. It only displays Objects no cargo in the cargo bed when a vehicle is detected in your Vehicles with cargo extending vehicle s path moving in the same from the back end...
Page 249 Driving and Operating ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P (Park) ACC may automatically disengage ACC will maintain a follow gap before exiting the vehicle. See and the driver will need to manually behind a detected vehicle and slow Vehicle Messages 0 152.
Page 250 Driving and Operating ACC Override Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, the ACC indicator ramps. You could lose control of turns blue on the instrument cluster the vehicle or crash. Do not use indicating ACC braking will not ACC while driving on an entrance occur.
Page 251 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Objects Not Directly in Front of Do not use ACC when driving on alert and/or braking that is Your Vehicle steep hills or when towing a trailer. considered unnecessary. It could ACC will not detect a vehicle in the The detection of objects in front of respond to vehicles in different lane while driving on steep hills.
Page 252 Driving and Operating front camera. ACC will return to There are multiple changes in Cleaning the Sensing System normal operation once the cabin brightness or shadows along the The camera sensor on the temperature is lower. vehicle roadway. windshield behind the rearview Conditions that are associated with In a tunnel without the mirror can become blocked by...
Page 253: 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 254: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Driving and Operating Information Center (DIC) messages Front and rear bumpers and the avoid objects. Always check around may display when the systems are area below the bumpers the vehicle when parking or unavailable or blocked. backing. Front grille and headlamps The RVC, RPA, and Surround Front camera lens in the front Vision will not work properly if the...
Page 255 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or Warning closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that The Surround Vision cameras are close to either corner of the have blind spots and will not bumper or under the bumper do not display all objects near the display.
Page 256 Driving and Operating Displays an image of the Warning (Continued) area in front or behind the vehicle. To select, touch vehicle before driving. Failure to Front/Rear Standard View use proper care may result in on the infotainment display injury, death, or vehicle damage. when a camera view is active.
Page 257 Driving and Operating active. Touch the button to The Turn Signal Activated Surround View on the toggle between front and View works with Rear Side infotainment display when rear camera views. View to provide a rearward the camera view is active. view of the left or right side 3.
Page 258 Driving and Operating vehicle s hitch ball with a 7. Interior Trailer View 8. Hitch View trailer coupler. Touch the Provides a view of the Assists with connecting to a Hitch Guidance icon, then interior of the trailer. The trailer by providing a align the trailer guidance feature is available when a zoomed-in view of the hitch...
Page 259 Driving and Operating hitching to a fifth wheel or dealer for accessory trailer left or right. When the gooseneck trailer. To select, camera(s) and information). system is not calibrated or touch Bed View on the To select, touch trailer position is not known infotainment display when a Transparent Trailer View on the Transparent Trailer...
Page 260 Driving and Operating Functionality/ the view well Functionality/ Picture-in-Pictue Side automatically pan to Picture-in-Picture Side View on the show more of the left or icon. Touch X to exit. infotainment display right side based on the Provides a rearward when a camera view is position of the trailer.
Page 261 Driving and Operating view is active. Each camera is in the grille under the Rear Side view with a available press of the button will front emblem, the side cameras are articulation functionality toggle through the Rear on the bottom of the outside mirrors, Picture-in-Picture Side View Trailer View, Trailer Tow the rear camera is in the tailgate...
Page 262 Driving and Operating the infotainment system, shift into the cab. Up to two accessory Troubleshooting P (Park), or, while in D (Drive), cameras can be mounted to the rear The Transparent Trailer calibration reach a vehicle speed of and/or interior of the trailer. See may take longer than expected or approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Page 263 Driving and Operating The accessory trailer cameras The accessory rear trailer The accessory trailer cameras are swapped at the hitch camera is not connected or are swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure that the connected to the incorrect input. connector. Ensure that the camera mounted to the rear of accessory camera(s) are The preview may not be provided or...
Page 264 Driving and Operating location information for the Front beeps sound from the left or right or Warning and Rear Park Assist system. As three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur the object gets closer, more bars on the left or right side, depending The Park Assist system does not light up and the bars change color on the direction of the detected...
Page 265: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating to the button comes on when the Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Warning features are on and turns off when Keep Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone the features have been disabled. Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert FCA is a warning system and (LCA), Automatic Emergency Front and Rear Park Assist can be does not apply the brakes.
Page 266 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit Without Head-Up Display visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or When your vehicle approaches FCA warnings will not occur unless...
Page 267: Automatic Emergency
Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert timing. The range of selectable alert Cleaning the System timings may not be appropriate for If the FCA system does not seem to all drivers and driving conditions. operate properly, this may correct If your vehicle is equipped with the issue: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Clean the outside of the...
Page 268 Driving and Operating moderately or hard. This automatic Warning (Continued) Warning emergency braking can only occur if a vehicle is detected. This is shown Detect all vehicles, AEB may automatically brake the by the FCA vehicle ahead indicator especially vehicles with a vehicle suddenly in situations being lit.
Page 269: Front Pedestrian Braking
Driving and Operating There is a problem with the The FPB system can detect and Warning StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability alert to pedestrians in a forward Control (ESC) system. gear at speeds between 8 km/h IBA may increase vehicle braking (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). The AEB system does not need in situations when it may not be During daytime driving, the system...
Page 270 Driving and Operating FPB alerts and automatic braking When this Pedestrian Alert occurs, Warning (Continued) will not occur unless the FPB the brake system may prepare for system detects a pedestrian. When driver braking to occur more rapidly If the headlamps or a nearby pedestrian is detected in which can cause a brief, mild windshield are not cleaned...
Page 271: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating of the accelerator pedal will also and a vehicle is also detected on Warning release Automatic Braking and the same side, the display will flash the EPB. as an extra warning not to change Using the Front Pedestrian lanes.
Page 272 Driving and Operating The LCA sensor covers a zone of Warning (Continued) approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m bicyclists, or animals. It may not (11 ft). The height of the zone is provide alerts when changing approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) lanes under all driving conditions.
Page 273: Series)
Driving and Operating See Vehicle Personalization 0 153. Attached objects may also interfere If the LCA displays do not light up If LCA is disabled by the driver, the with the detection of vehicles. This when moving vehicles are in the LCA mirror displays will not light up.
Page 274 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning The LDW system does not steer attention on the road and the vehicle. The LDW system maintain proper vehicle position may not: within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could Provide enough time to When LDW is on, is green if LDW occur.
Page 275: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)
Driving and Operating Banked roads. overridden by turning the steering Warning (Continued) wheel. This system is not intended If the LDW system is not functioning to keep the vehicle centered in the properly when lane markings are dirt, snow, or ice; if they are lane.
Page 276 Driving and Operating Take Steering To turn LKA on and off, press Warning (Continued) on the center stack. If equipped, the The LKA system does not indicator light on the button comes continuously steer the vehicle. bad weather conditions or on on when LKA is on and turns off If LKA does not detect active driver roads with unclear lane markings,...
Page 277: Top Tier Fuel
Driving and Operating A camera blocked message may Fuel Recommended Fuel display if the camera is blocked. (Except 6.2L V8 Engine) Some driver assistance systems Top Tier Fuel may have reduced performance or For diesel engine vehicles, see not work at all. An LKA or LDW Fuel for Diesel Engines in the GM recommends the use of TOP unavailable message may display if...
Page 278: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel (6.2L Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or Caution (Continued) FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with V8 Engine) ethanol levels greater than 15% by Fuel containing metals such volume. as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Prohibited Fuels (MMT), which can damage the emissions control Caution...
Page 279: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating Fuel Additives The use of E85 or FlexFuel is refilled more often. See Filling the encouraged when the vehicle is Tank (Pickup Model) 0 279 or TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab highly recommended for use with is made from renewable sources.
Page 280: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating Caution Warning (Continued) Warning Before touching the fill Do not use fuel containing Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn nozzle, touch a metallic methanol. It can corrode metal violently and can cause injury or object to discharge static parts in the fuel system and also death.
Page 281 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care 0 424. Push the fuel door closed. 1.
Page 282: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating Filling the Tank (Chassis Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise Warning (Continued) to remove. Fully insert and latch the Cab Model) fill nozzle, begin fueling. If the Do not leave the fuel pump vehicle is a dual fuel tank chassis If the vehicle has a diesel engine, unattended.
Page 283: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning (Continued) Warning Container Keep sparks, flames, and If a fire starts while you are smoking materials away refueling, do not remove the fill Warning from fuel. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Never fill a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Do not use electronic...
Page 284: General Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing important for your safety and that of Warning (Continued) your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. General Towing trailer brakes are inadequate for When towing a trailer: the load, the vehicle may not stop Information as expected.
Page 285 Driving and Operating Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). If equipped with Lane Change Alert Warning (Continued) Tow/Haul Mode is recommended (LCA), the LCA detection zones that for heavier trailers. See Tow/ extend back from the side of the Adjust the climate control Haul Mode 0 223.
Page 286 Driving and Operating tires, and mirrors. See Towing Passing Making Turns Equipment 0 292. If the trailer has More passing distance is needed electric brakes, start the Caution when towing a trailer. The combination moving and then combination of the vehicle and manually apply the trailer brake Turn more slowly and make wider trailer will not accelerate as quickly...
Page 287 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill Shift the transmission to a lower 1. Apply and hold the brake gear if the transmission shifts too pedal. Warning often under heavy loads and/or hilly Start the engine.
Page 288 Driving and Operating Disconnect the wiring to the trailer 6. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Warning (Continued) before backing the trailer into the apply the parking brake and water to prevent damage to the shift into P (Park). provide a means of escape electrical circuits on the trailer.
Page 289: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating the drive mode that is Engine Cooling When Trailer Successful, safe trailering takes appropriate for the road correct equipment, and it has to be Towing conditions. used properly. The cooling system may temporarily The following information has many overheat during severe operating Caution time-tested, important trailering tips...
Page 290 Driving and Operating must be below all of the maximum A trailering information label on the To check that the weight of the weight ratings for the vehicle, B-pillar shows tow rating information vehicle and trailer are within the including: for the vehicle.
Page 291 GAWR-RR for Information Label the vehicle. Weight of the driver and Use the Tow Rating Guide passengers (my.chevrolet.com/learn) to determine how much the trailer can Weight of cargo in the tow weigh, based on the vehicle model vehicle and options.
Page 292 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Tongue The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating for a conventional Weight Rating trailer hitch is shown on the The Maximum Trailer Tongue Trailering Information Label. Weight Rating is the allowable Do not exceed a maximum trailer trailer tongue weight that the vehicle tongue weight of 567 kg (1,250 lb) can support using a conventional...
Page 293: Lane Change Alert (Lca) Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, separately If a cargo carrier is used in the weigh the trailer and then the trailer trailer hitch receiver, choose a tongue and calculate the trailer load carrier that positions the load as balance percentage to see if the close to the vehicle as possible.
Page 294 Driving and Operating Gooseneck Hitch Proper hitch equipment for your Consider using mechanical sway vehicle helps maintain control of the controls with any trailer. Ask a A gooseneck hitch is designed to be vehicle-trailer combination. Many trailering professional about sway coupled to a special hitch leveraging trailers can be towed using a controls or refer to the trailer...
Page 295 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Not Required 1500 Over 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Required 2500/3500 Up to 9 080 kg (20,000 lb) Not Required Towing with Model 1500 Trucks 5.
Page 296 Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 1500 (mm) 1 000 1 050 H2 H1 (H2 H1)/2 H2 [(H2 H1)/2] 1 025 4. Measure the height of the top 6. Visually inspect the trailer and Towing with Model 2500/3500 Trucks of the front wheel opening on weight-distributing hitch to the fender to the ground (H2).
Page 297 Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 2500/3500 (mm) 1 040 1 080 H2 H1 (H2 H1)/4 H2 [(H2 H1)/4] 1 070 sure this weight does not cause the between the top of the pickup box Tires vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR. and the bottom of the trailer shelf Do not tow a trailer while using a Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin...
Page 298 Driving and Operating attaching points on the bumper; maintained properly. Never attempt Caution (Continued) otherwise, safety chains should be to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic attached to holes on the trailer hitch. brake system. If you do, both the may exceed the vehicle antilock brakes and the Cross the safety chains under the maximum amperage rating of...
Page 299 Driving and Operating The trailer connectors contain the Tail/Parking Gray/Brown following circuits. Lamps Reverse Lamps White/Green Battery Feed Red/Green Ground White Electric Trailer Blue Brake Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package 1. Left Turn/Brake If equipped, the trailer wiring harness, with a 7-pin connector and 2.
Page 300 Driving and Operating side (A) and the rear trailer auxiliary The harness contains the following camera (B) should be installed on camper/trailer circuits: the top right hand side. Stop/Turn Yellow/Blue Signal Left Stop/Turn Green/Violet Signal Right Tail/Parking Gray/Brown Lamps Reverse Lamps White/Green Battery Feed Red/Green...
Page 301 Driving and Operating Trailer Lamps Tow/Haul Mode transmission driving characteristics, heavy or light steering efforts, and Always check that all trailer lamps For instructions on how to enter reduced fuel economy. are working at the beginning of each Tow/Haul Mode, see Driver Mode trip, and periodically on longer trips.
Page 302 Driving and Operating The ITBC system is integrated with 1. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Warning the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, Lever and StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability 2. Trailer Symbol Connecting a trailer that has an Control (ESC) systems. In trailering 3. Trailer Gain Adjustment air brake system may result in conditions that cause the vehicle s Buttons...
Page 303 Driving and Operating To display: The Trailer Output will indicate - - - circumstances, this lever can also - - - on the Trailer Brake Display be used to apply additional trailer Scroll through the DIC menu Page whenever the following occur: braking.
Page 304 Driving and Operating To adjust Trailer Gain for each 3. Readjust Trailer Gain anytime message will also turn off if it is towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, acknowledged or if the trailer or road surface conditions harness is reconnected. 1.
Page 305: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
Driving and Operating 4. If the CHECK TRAILER A GM dealer may be able to WIRING message reappears, diagnose and repair problems with the electrical fault is on the the trailer. However, any diagnosis vehicle side. and repair of the trailer is not covered under the vehicle warranty.
Page 306 Driving and Operating Aftermarket equipment Warning (Continued) Warning manufacturers also offer similar devices that connect to the wiring Ask the device or trailer Trailer sway can result in a crash between the trailer and the vehicle. manufacturer if the device and in serious injury or death, These devices may interfere with has been thoroughly tested...
Page 307: Lane Departure Warning Trailering App
Driving and Operating Trailer tires deteriorate over time. Touch Start to cycle the trailer lamps Warning (Continued) The trailer tire sidewall will show the on and off to determine if they are week and year the tire was working. The test follows this trailer connections or trailer manufactured.
Page 308 Driving and Operating The transmission is shifted out display and touching that will turn off 3. Select the hitch type. of P (Park). the trailer detection pop-up. To turn A checklist profile will be the Trailer Detection Alert on, select created based on the type The brake pedal is pressed.
Page 309 Driving and Operating reminder, Brake Gain Setting and Each sensor has a minimum of Manual Method: Without the tool, Trailer Tire Pressure sensor two minutes to learn, shown by a the air pressure can be increased or learning, if equipped, do not import. timer.
Page 310 Driving and Operating 4. Move to the next tire and before transparent trailer feature Hitching Point Length: repeat Step 3 for each sensor. can be used. See Assistance 180 cm (70.8 in) 970 cm The horn chirps twice when all Systems for Parking or Backing (381.8 in).
Page 311 Driving and Operating 6. Return to the vehicle to Truck Transmission Temperature complete the setup. View the temperature of the transmission fluid by looking at the Status View graphic. The graphic will indicate a The Status view shows: dangerous level if the temperature is at 130 °C 150 °C (270 °F 300 °F).
Page 312 Driving and Operating Connections OK Any connector pin that failed will be 3. The left turn signal light flashes amber color, and the location of the three times. If all of the trailer connections are corresponding connection will be detected (Running Lights, Left Turn 4.
Page 313 Driving and Operating Trailer Trailer Profile. If a tire s pressure is The Maintenance Status view low or high, the color of the displays reminders. Touch a pressure value will be amber. If a reminder to edit. sensor malfunctions, the values are Touch + New Maintenance dashed lines.
Page 314 Driving and Operating Cameras Guest Trailer Status View Touch to access a detailed view of each step. Within each Touch the Guest Trailer Profile for detailed view, touch Next and the status views. Previous to navigate between steps. The Guest Trailer Profile Status Touch Clear All to clear the view shows: completed statuses from all items in...
Page 315 Driving and Operating associated with Custom Trailer track total mileage or fuel economy, If a Trailer Profile is already active Profiles in addition to default but the system will track trip mileage and the brake gain setting had been checklists. and fuel economy if the Guest set for that Trailer Profile, the quick Trailer Profile is active.
Page 316 Driving and Operating Average Fuel Economy on the setup. Also, touch Tire relearning process. See Trailer Tire Pressure Setup if the trailer tires Pressure Setup previously in this Reverse Lights Alert were rotated or if the tire pressure section. Electric Brakes Alert sensors in the tires were replaced On the Learn Sensors screen, touch for this Trailer Profile.
Page 317 Driving and Operating reminder. Touch Cancel to return to Mileage Electric Brakes Alert the previous view and nothing will Touch to edit the Trailer Profile s Turn on to receive failure messages change. mileage. about the electric trailer brakes. Turn off to not receive failure Edit Reminder Effect on Maintenance Reminders messages about the electric trailer...
Page 318 Driving and Operating Trailer Detection Alert The setting will be on by default for A smartphone will receive a each profile. All Maintenance Alerts notification that the trailer related to The Trailer Detection Alert setting for that active Trailer Profile will be the selected Trailer Profile is will be on by default.
Page 319: Equipment
Driving and Operating This setting will default to OFF for Conversions and Caution each Trailer Profile, including the Add-Ons Guest Trailer Profile. Some electrical equipment can If Tow/Haul Mode is off and this damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical setting is on for a Trailer Profile, components to not work and Equipment...
Page 320: Fuel Equipment
Driving and Operating Adding a Snow Plow or much if there is other equipment Caution (Continued) already adding to the weight of the Similar Equipment vehicle. installed. The vehicle can be To safely carry a snow plow on the damaged if either the front or rear Caution vehicle: axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle...
Page 321 Driving and Operating For the front axle, if more cargo Front axle reserve capacity is the or passengers must be carried, difference between the Gross Axle appropriate counter ballast must Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front be installed rear of the rear axle. axle weight of the vehicle with full Counter ballast must be properly fuel and passengers.
Page 322 Driving and Operating To calculate the amount of weight For example, adding a 318 kg Warning any front accessory, such as a snow (700 lb) snow plow actually adds plow, is adding to the front axle, use more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the On some vehicles that have this formula: front axle.
Page 323 Driving and Operating Reserve capacity numbers are Pickup Conversion to intended as a guide when selecting Chassis Cab the amount of equipment or cargo the truck can carry. If unsure of the We are aware that some vehicle vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, owners might consider having the go to a weigh station and weigh the pickup box removed and a...
Page 324: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid ..350 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Washer Fluid ....350 Sidemarker, and Parking Brakes .
Page 325: General Information
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....383 Towing the Vehicle General Information Tire Pressure for High-Speed Towing the Vehicle ... 419 For service and parts needs, visit Operation .
Page 326: California Proposition
Vehicle Care California Proposition California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components caused by modifying vehicle height 65 Warning Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag Warning Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...
Page 327: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If equipped with remote vehicle Warning (Continued) start, open the hood before performing any service work to Doing Your Own vehicle is on, the engine will start prevent remote starting the vehicle when the hood is opened. You or Service Work accidentally.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 2. Pull the hood down until the strut system is no longer holding up the hood. 3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Repeat this process with additional force if necessary.
Page 329: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
Page 330 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid See Jump Starting - North Reservoir. See Adding Washer America 0 415. Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 350. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America 0 415.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)
Page 332 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid See Jump Starting - North Reservoir. See Adding Washer America 0 415. Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 350. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America 0 415.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L V8 Engine (L82) and 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar...
Page 334 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid See Jump Starting - North Reservoir. See Adding Washer America 0 415. Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 350. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America 0 415.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)
Page 336: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 12. Coolant Surge Tank and Check the engine oil level See Jump Starting - North Pressure Cap. See Cooling regularly and maintain the America 0 415. System 0 342. proper oil level. See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add 2.
Page 337 Vehicle Care If a low oil Driver Information Center When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) (DIC) message displays, check the oil level. above the operating range (i.e., Follow these guidelines: the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the To get an accurate reading, park cross-hatched area that shows the vehicle on level ground.
Page 338: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Specification Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade What to Do with Used Oil engine oil for the 2.7L L4, 4.3L Use full synthetic engine oils that Used engine oil contains certain V6 and 6.6L V8 engines. Cold meet the dexos1 specification. elements that can be unhealthy for Temperature Operation: In an area Engine oils that have been...
Page 339 Vehicle Care include engine revolutions, engine the oil regularly over the course of controls, for several seconds. temperature, and miles driven. an oil drain interval and keep it at When the confirmation Based on driving conditions, the the proper level. message displays, select YES.
Page 340: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Engine Air Filter Life Caution Fluid System Use of the incorrect automatic If equipped, this feature provides When to Check and Change transmission fluid may damage the engine air filter s remaining life Automatic Transmission Fluid the vehicle, and the damage may and best timing for a change.
Page 341: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Air Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Filter Life System The engine air cleaner/filter is on To reset: the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine 1. Place the vehicle in P (Park). Compartment Overview 0 328.
Page 342 Vehicle Care 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by 6. Reverse Steps 2 4 to reinstall loosening the air duct the filter cover housing. clamp (1). 7. If equipped, reset the engine 3. Disconnect the electrical air filter life system after harness connector (2) from the replacing the engine air filter.
Page 343: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Cooling System If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 4.3L V6 Engine (LV3) 5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L V8 Engine (L82) and 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar 1.
Page 344 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) cause an engine fire and can plain water or the wrong mixture, burn you. Fix any leak before the engine could get too hot but driving the vehicle. there would not be an overheat warning.
Page 345 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Caution The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the driver Do not use anything other than a side of the vehicle. See Engine mix of DEX-COOL coolant that Compartment Overview 0 328. meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable The vehicle must be on a level water.
Page 346 Vehicle Care Automatic Coolant Service Fill 6. Set the parking brake. How to Add Coolant to the Instructions (L3B Engine) Coolant Surge Tank for 7. At the same time, press the Gasoline Engines Except L3B accelerator and the brake for See 3.0L Duramax Diesel automatic transmission supplement for the diesel engine...
Page 347 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) the proper mixture to the full cold mark. warning. The engine could catch cause system damage. If coolant 4. With the coolant surge tank fire and you or others could be is not visible in the surge tank, pressure cap off, start the burned.
Page 348: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care There is a coolant temperature If the engine or transmission detects Caution gauge in the vehicle's instrument an impending hot fluid condition, cluster. See Engine Coolant then the transmission may force If the pressure cap is not tightly Temperature Gauge 0 131.
Page 349: Operating Mode
Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from If the ENGINE OVERHEATED If there is still no sign of steam and STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE the vehicle is equipped with an the Engine Compartment OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE engine driven cooling fan, push The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP message appears with no sign of down the accelerator until the...
Page 350: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care in an emergency. Driving extended Engine Fan 6.6L V8 Engine (L8T) Only distances and/or towing a trailer in The vehicle has a clutched engine If the vehicle has the Duramax the overheat protection mode cooling fan. When the clutch is diesel engine, see the Duramax should be avoided.
Page 351: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid Caution To check the power steering fluid: 1. Set the ignition off and let the Use of the incorrect fluid may engine compartment damage the vehicle and the cool down.
Page 352: Brakes
Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Caution Caution (Continued) The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on Do not use washer fluid that for fluid expansion if when the washer fluid is low. The contains any type of water freezing occurs, which could message is displayed for repellent coating.
Page 353: Brake Pad Life System
Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts How to Reset the Brake Pad Caution Life System Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement Continuing to drive with worn-out The system will automatically detect parts. If this is not done, the brakes when significantly worn brake pads brake pads could result in costly may not work properly.
Page 354: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care How to Disable the Brake Pad Brake Fluid A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system. Have the Life System brake hydraulic system fixed. The brake pad life system can be With a leak, the brakes will not turned off.
Page 355: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care When the brake fluid falls to a low Vehicles with the Stop/Start system Caution level, the brake warning light comes have an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) on. See Brake System Warning 12-volt battery. Installation of a If brake fluid is spilled on the Light 0 137.
Page 356 Vehicle Care See California Proposition Negative Battery Cable For vehicles equipped with the Stop/ 65 Warning 0 325 and the back Start system: Disconnection cover. Vehicle Storage Warning Before disconnecting the negative Warning battery cable, turn off all features, turn the ignition off, and remove Batteries have acid that can burn the key, if equipped, from the you and gas that can explode.
Page 357: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care For vehicles not equipped with the Negative Battery Cable For vehicles equipped with the Stop/ Stop/Start system: Start system: Reconnection 1. Install the negative battery Caution cable to the battery sensor stud. When reconnecting the battery: 2. Install the negative battery Use the original nut from the cable nut to the battery sensor vehicle to secure the...
Page 358: Front Axle
Vehicle Care When to Change Lubricant Rear Axle Refer to Maintenance Schedule When to Check Lubricant 0 437 to determine how often to It is not necessary to regularly change the lubricant. check the rear axle fluid unless a What to Use leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard.
Page 359: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care manufactured by General Motors maintenance, repair, Fan and Drive: LLC, was designed, built and or replacement, of any device Removal of fan clutch or equipped to conform at the time it or element of design rendering clutch inoperative. left General Motors LLC s control incorporated into any new Removal of the fan shroud.
Page 360: Check
Vehicle Care 1. Before starting this check, be 1. Before starting this check, be The ignition key should come out sure there is enough room sure there is enough room only when the ignition is off. Contact around the vehicle. around the vehicle.
Page 361: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake Caution pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Allowing the wiper arm to touch To check the P (Park) the windshield when no wiper mechanism's holding ability: blade is installed could damage With the engine running, shift to the windshield.
Page 362: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care Glass Replacement Gas Strut(s) Caution If the windshield or front side glass This vehicle is equipped with gas Do not apply tape or hang any must be replaced, see your dealer strut(s) to provide assistance in objects from gas struts. Also do to determine the correct lifting and holding open the hood/ replacement glass.
Page 363: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement Front Headlamp Aiming bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, Headlamp aim has been preset and contact your dealer. should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, Caution the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 364: Led Lighting
Vehicle Care LED Lighting Midlevel Headlamp Assembly 5. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall. This vehicle has several LED lamps. Midlevel and Uplevel For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. See your dealer for headlamp replacement.
Page 365: Lamps
Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Uplevel Taillamp Assembly Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps Base Level Taillamp Assembly 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws. 1500 shown 2500/3500 similar 3. Pull the rear lamp assembly 1. Back-Up Lamp outward and rearward away from the box side to remove it It is recommended to replace the from the vehicle.
Page 366: Center High-Mounted
Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp This procedure is for the regular cab only. For crew cab and double cab see your dealer. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 1. Remove the two screws and lift 5.
Page 367: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Electrical System Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to To replace the bulb: Electrical System heavy snow or ice, the windshield 1. Reach behind the rear bumper wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload and locate the bulb.
Page 368: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Caution Danger Fuse Block Fuses and circuit breakers are Spilling liquid on any electrical If the vehicle has a diesel engine, marked with their ampere rating. component on the vehicle may see the Duramax diesel Do not exceed the damage it.
Page 369 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fog lamp Police upfitter Washer front Washer rear MSB driver IECL 1 DC/AC inverter IECR 2 (LD) / EBCM2 (HD) MSB pass IECL 2 Fuses Usage EBCM 1 Fuses Usage Headlamp left High-beam left Headlamp right High-beam right...
Page 370 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Horn Transmission control module Integrated chassis ignition control module/CVS Transmission Trailer battery control module Auxiliary Rear window A/C clutch underhood defogger electrical center Transfer case Heated mirror control module Cooling fan motor left Parking lamp left Front wiper Active fuel...
Page 371: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block (Left) Engine control Headlamp module DC/AC inverter Auxiliary battery Rear window Cabin defogger cooling pump Parking lamp Trailer stop/turn Run/Crank lamp right Second fuel pump A/C clutch FTZM Starter Motor (LD & Trailer brake HD DSL) / Cool Fan Clutch...
Page 372 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear heated seats MFEG left/right Euro trailer Endgate Rear sliding window Front Bolster Heated and ventilated seats left/right Rear seat entertainment/Theft deterrent Passive entry/Passive start/Driver seat Circuit Usage module Breakers Sunshade Relays Usage Passenger power seat Rear sliding Export power take off/ window open...
Page 373: (Right)
Vehicle Care Relays Usage MFEG major 2 Anti-theft Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) 1. Push the tab at the top of fuse block down. 2. Pull the top of the fuse block outward. 3. Reverse Steps 1 2 to reinstall. The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the...
Page 374 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and DLIS features shown. Ventilated seats Fuses Usage NOT R/C Right doors Heated steering wheel Left doors MISC R/C Universal remote system Instrument panel cluster ignition/ Overhead Heating, ventilation,...
Page 375 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Sensing and Body control module 1 Run/Crank diagnostic module/ Retained accessory Parking brake power/Accessory 1 Battery 1 Body control module 4 Retained accessory Battery 2 Special equipment power/Accessory 2 option/Data link connection Sunroof Body control module 8 Driver power seat...
Page 376: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that the same danger as have been damaged by Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could curbs, etc.
Page 377: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Low-Profile Tires equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 395. 275/50R22 size tires, they are have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be...
Page 378: All-Terrain Tires
Vehicle Care All-Terrain Tires code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or This vehicle may have all-terrain exceed all federal safety tires. These tires provide good guidelines. performance on most road surfaces, weather conditions, and for off-road (3) DOT (Department of driving.
Page 379 Vehicle Care The TIN shows the (7) Maximum Cold Inflation manufacturer and plant code, Load Limit Maximum load that tire size, and date the tire was can be carried and the manufactured. The TIN is maximum pressure needed to molded onto both sides of the support that load.
Page 380: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care code molded onto the sidewall. week (01-52) and the last two load when used as a single. For GM's TPC specifications meet or digits, the year. For example, the information on recommended exceed all federal safety third week of the year 2010 tire pressure see Tire Pressure guidelines.
Page 381 Vehicle Care (2) Tire Width The three-digit the load carrying capacity a tire For example, if the tire size number indicates the tire section is certified to carry. The speed aspect ratio is 75, as shown in width in millimeters from rating is the maximum speed a item 3 of the light truck sidewall to sidewall.
Page 382: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care (single/dual). The speed rating is Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, the maximum speed a tire is cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without certified to carry a load. tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo.
Page 383 Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 384: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Speed Rating government testing procedures. Tire Pressure alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the Tires need the correct amount of a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform air pressure to operate speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 397.
Page 385 Vehicle Care load the vehicle with more matches the recommended Warning (Continued) weight than it was designed to pressure on the Tire and carry. Loading Information label, no Poor handling. further adjustment is necessary. When to Check Rough ride. If the inflation pressure is low, Check the pressure of the tires add air until the recommended Needless damage from...
Page 386: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you High-Speed Operation System should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them The Tire Pressure Monitor System to the proper pressure. Driving on a (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Warning significantly under-inflated tire...
Page 387: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care remain continuously illuminated. Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading This sequence will continue upon Information label. See Vehicle Load Operation subsequent vehicle start-ups as Limits 0 197. long as the malfunction exists. This vehicle may have a Tire A message to check the pressure in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 388 Vehicle Care inflation pressure for the tires when TPMS Malfunction Light and The TPMS sensor matching they are cold. See Vehicle Load process was not done or not Message Limits 0 197, for an example of the completed successfully after The TPMS will not function properly Tire and Loading Information label rotating the tires.
Page 389 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or When the recommended the valve stem. When the being near facilities using radio pressure is reached, the horn recommended pressure is reached, wave frequencies similar to the sounds once and the turn the horn sounds once. TPMS could cause the TPMS signal lamp will stop flashing If the turn signal lamp does not flash...
Page 390 Vehicle Care The battery of the TPMS sensor purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS 4. If the vehicle has an uplevel is low. relearn tool can also be purchased. DIC, use the DIC controls on See Tire Pressure Monitor the right side of the steering If the tire fill alert does not operate Sensor Activation Tool at wheel to scroll to the Tire...
Page 391 Vehicle Care The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off. displays on the DIC screen. 11.
Page 392 Vehicle Care trailer tire placard on the trailer or causes for high trailer tire successfully completing the the trailer tire sidewall for the temperature are underinflation, sensor learning process. See recommended tire pressure. overloading, or tire damage. "TTPMS Sensor Learning Process"...
Page 393: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care for service if the DIC message The tire has a puncture, cut, comes on and stays on when the or other damage that cannot trailer tire pressures have been be repaired well because of checked and determined to be the size or location of the correct.
Page 394 Vehicle Care information, see Removing the See Tire Pressure 0 383, for to another position, however, Flat Tire and Installing the Spare information on proper tire they can be rotated from left to Tire under Tire Changing 0 402 inflation. right to the same position.
Page 395: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care must be replaced by the correct Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Warning wheel in the front or rear outer System (TPMS), if the vehicle positions. has one. See Tire Pressure Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Monitor Operation 0 386.
Page 396: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires. years, regardless of tread wear. To Buying New Tires identify the age of a tire, use the tire manufacture date which is the last...
Page 397 Vehicle Care tires have an all-season tread Warning (Continued) Warning design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud Tires could explode during vehicle included a spare tire and snow. See Tire Sidewall improper service. Attempting and wheel assembly with a Labeling 0 377 for additional to mount or dismount a tire similar overall diameter as the...
Page 398: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care H, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) tires. Never exceed the winter Wheels tires maximum speed capability developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that when using winter tires with a have them properly installed by a are a different size than the original lower speed rating.
Page 399 Vehicle Care compact spare tires, tires with Treadwear specified government test nominal rim diameters of surfaces of asphalt and The treadwear grade is a 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), concrete. A tire marked C may comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance.
Page 400: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care performance which all side or the other. Some slight pull to Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel the left or right, depending on the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor passenger car tires must meet crown of the road and/or other road System (TPMS) sensors with new under the Federal Motor Safety surface variations such as troughs...
Page 401: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, Tire Chains Warning (Continued) or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut manufacturer's instructions. To Warning torque after 160,1 600, and help avoid damage to the vehicle, 10 000 km (100,1,000, and If the vehicle has LT275/65R18, drive slowly, readjust, or remove...
Page 402: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care leak out slowly. But if there ever is a Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: vehicle has 255/70R17, underinflated or flat may cause a If a front tire fails, the flat tire LT245/75R17, or LT275/70R18 blowout and a serious crash.
Page 403: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) Warning (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly 2. Flat Tire to a level place, well off the road, The following information explains 4. Turn off the engine and do if possible.
Page 404 Vehicle Care 5. Wheel Blocks 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the 6. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel ignition key to remove the Blocks spare tire lock (8). To remove The equipment is under the second the spare tire lock, insert the row seats, if equipped, or behind the ignition key, turn, and pull...
Page 405 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the rear bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (10) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 406 Vehicle Care All Other Models Tilt the retainer and pull it 9. If equipped with a spare tire 1. Jack through the center of the wheel cable remove the cable from along with the cable and 2. Wheel Blocks the spare tire by passing the spring.
Page 407 Vehicle Care If the wheel has a smooth center cap, concealing access to the wheel nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench 2. If the vehicle has wheel nut 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn in the slot on the wheel, and caps, loosen them by turning it counterclockwise to loosen gently pry it out.
Page 408 Vehicle Care 4. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame, behind the flat tire, as shown. Front Position 1500 Models Rear Position All Other Models For all other models, position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and...
Page 409 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning cloth or a paper towel can be Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. used; however, use a scraper If the vehicle slips off the jack, or wire brush later to remove you could be badly injured or all rust or dirt.
Page 410 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts If any stud is damaged because Wheel nuts that are improperly or or nuts because the nuts might of a loose-running wheel, it could incorrectly tightened can cause come loose.
Page 411 Vehicle Care have a tire removed or serviced. Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) See Capacities and Specifications 0 454. torque specification. See collision, loose equipment could When reinstalling the regular wheel Capacities and Specifications strike someone. Store all these in and tire, also reinstall either the 0 454 for the wheel nut torque the proper place.
Page 412 Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the Caution (Continued) vehicle in the spare tire carrier. pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is no tension on the cable 11.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 1. If equipped with a spare tire cable, reinstall the cable to the spare wheel by looping the cable around a wheel vent window then pass the clip end of the cable through the looped end. The excess cable wire should be on the valve stem side of the spare tire.
Page 414 Vehicle Care 7. If equipped with a spare tire 9. Make sure the tire is stored If equipped with a spare tire cable, orient the cable by securely. Push, pull, and then cable, reattach the clip to the rotating the spare tire so that try to turn the tire.
Page 415: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care If equipped with a temporary use full-size spare tire, it is indicated on the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 377. This spare tire should not be driven on over 112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at the proper inflation pressure.
Page 416: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting Warning (Continued) size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on the vehicle. Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information This spare tire was developed for go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ America use on this vehicle, so it is all right passenger-vehicle.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 1. Good Battery Positive Caution Terminal 2. Good Battery Negative Ignoring these steps could result Terminal in costly damage to the vehicle 3. Discharged Battery Remote that would not be covered by the Negative Terminal vehicle warranty. Trying to start 4.
Page 418 Vehicle Care The jump start positive post (3) and another vehicle to start your vehicle, be sure the transfer the negative grounding point (4) for diesel engine. If your vehicle case is in a drive gear, not in the discharged battery are on the has more than one battery, N (Neutral).
Page 419 Vehicle Care The positive (+) terminal is Before you connect the cables, Warning (Continued) under a red plastic cover at the here are some basic things you positive battery post. To should know. Positive (+) will and some have been blinded. uncover the positive (+) go to positive (+) or to a remote Use a flashlight if you need more...
Page 420: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care good battery. Use a remote Towing the Vehicle Caution positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. If the jumper cables are Caution 9. Connect one end of the black connected or removed in the negative ( ) cable to the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting negative ( ) terminal of the...
Page 421: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care GM recommends a flatbed tow truck Recreational Vehicle to transport a disabled vehicle. Use Towing ramps to help reduce approach angles, if necessary. A towed Recreational vehicle towing means vehicle should have its drive wheels towing the vehicle behind another off the ground.
Page 422 Vehicle Care How far the vehicle can be Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and towed. Some vehicles have vehicles with a single-speed transfer (Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and restrictions on how far and how case should not be towed with all Vehicles with a Single-Speed long the vehicle can be towed.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 5. With the engine running, Warning (Continued) Warning release the parking brake and verify that the transfer case is Shifting a four-wheel-drive negative battery cable and cover in N (Neutral) by shifting the vehicle's transfer case into the negative battery post and transmission to D (Drive) and N (Neutral) can allow the vehicle cable with a non-conductive...
Page 424 Vehicle Care 11. If the vehicle has an ignition five seconds until the green 9. Shift the transmission to key, keep it in the towed light comes on in the button. P (Park) and turn off the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY See Ignition Positions (Keyless ignition.
Page 425: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution Exterior Care Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning Locks agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when parts. If damage occurs, it would absolutely necessary, and have the not be covered by the vehicle locks greased after using.
Page 426 Vehicle Care Automatic Car Wash must be turned off. Remove any Caution accessories that may be damaged or interfere with the car wash Caution Do not power wash any equipment. component under the hood that Some automatic car washes can See Power Assist Steps 0 32 for has this symbol.
Page 427 Vehicle Care the vehicle as soon as possible. To keep the paint finish looking new, Always dilute a concentrated If necessary, use non-abrasive keep the vehicle garaged or cleaner according to the cleaners that are marked safe for covered whenever possible. manufacturer s instructions.
Page 428 Vehicle Care Washer fluids and other cleaning Caution Caution (Continued) agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the Using silicone-based products non-uniform finish. Clean low manufacturer. may damage the bedliner, reduce gloss stripes with soap and Solvents, alcohols, fuels, the slip-resistant texture, and water only.
Page 429 Vehicle Care The vehicle may have a shutter require more frequent application. Caution system designed to help increase Black marks from rubber material on fuel economy. Keep the shutter painted surfaces can be removed by Chrome wheels and chrome system clean for proper operation. rubbing with a clean cloth.
Page 430 Vehicle Care 2500/3500 Series vehicles, at least with a clean cloth will make them Caution (Continued) every engine oil change lubricate last longer, seal better, and not stick the upper and lower control arm ball or squeak. Damage could occur and the joints.
Page 431: Interior Care
Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean replaced to restore corrosion the interior using the following To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. cleaners or techniques: regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Original manufacturer replacement Never use a razor or any other Immediately remove any soils.
Page 432 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 433 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 surfaces or vehicle displays.
Page 434: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Care of Seat Belts Use the floor mat with the Warning (Continued) correct side up. Do not turn Keep belts clean and dry. it over. and injury. Make sure the floor Do not place anything on top of mat does not interfere with the Warning the driver side floor mat.
Page 435 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 436: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance This maintenance section applies to competitively priced maintenance vehicles with a gasoline engine. For and repair services. With trained diesel engine vehicles, see technicians, the dealer is the place "Maintenance Schedule"...
Page 437 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road Caution (Continued) Warning surfaces within legal driving limits. approved by GM could damage Performing maintenance work can Use the recommended fuel. See the vehicle, requiring expensive be dangerous and can cause Recommended Fuel (Except repairs that are not covered by serious injury.
Page 438 Service and Maintenance Maintenance a year and the oil life system must of routine scheduled maintenance. be reset. Your trained dealer Inspect the passenger compartment Schedule technician can perform this work. air filter every 36 000 km/ If the engine oil life system is reset 22,500 miles or two years, Owner Checks and Services accidentally, service the vehicle...
Page 439 Service and Maintenance Air Conditioning Desiccant filter life system. See Engine Air fittings, lubricate the suspension Filter Life System 0 339. If the and steering components every (Replace Every Seven Years) vehicle is not equipped with the other oil change for normal The air conditioning system requires engine air filter life system, usage and every oil change for...
Page 440 Service and Maintenance Check starter switch. See Starter Verify spare tire key lock Switch Check 0 358. operation and lubricate as needed. See Tire Changing Check automatic transmission 0 402. shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Visually inspect the spare tire to Lock Control Function Check ensure that it is tightly stowed 0 359.
Page 441 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed.
Page 442 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) Replace brake fluid. (7) Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) Replace hood gas struts and tailgate dampener. (9) Replace air conditioning desiccant.
Page 443 Service and Maintenance (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (7) Replace brake fluid every five years. See Brake Fluid 0 353. (8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 360.
Page 444 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Page 445 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) Replace brake fluid. (7) Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) Replace hood gas struts and tailgate dampener. (9) Replace air conditioning desiccant.
Page 446 Service and Maintenance (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Maintenance and Care excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Your vehicle is an important (7) Replace brake fluid every five Check dual wheel nut torque at investment and caring for it properly years.
Page 447 Service and Maintenance Battery Signs of brake wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The 12-volt battery supplies power noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories.
Page 448 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi-point Vehicle Care Trained dealer technicians can inspection, trained dealer inspect the windshield and To help keep the vehicle looking like technicians can visually inspect recommend proper replacement new, vehicle care products are the shocks and struts for signs if needed.
Page 449 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (6-Speed...
Page 450 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and See your dealer. Rear Axle Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in with DOT 3 brake fluid) Canada 19353127). See Brake Fluid 0 353. Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 451 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter With high capacity air cleaner 84121219...
Page 452 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 6.6L V8 12622441 41-114 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 84578275 Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 84578275...
Page 453 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 454: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) specifications, and replacement Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....453 parts.
Page 455 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 448. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and...
Page 456 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English 5.3L V8 Engine 1500 Series (L84) 7.6 L 8.0 qt 6.2L V8 Engine 1500 Series 7.6 L 8.0 qt 6.6L V8 Gas Engine 2500 Series and 3500 Series 7.6 L 8.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box (4WD Gas and 90.8 L 24.0 gal...
Page 457 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transfer Case Fluid (2500 and 3500 Series Only) 2.3 L 2.4 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 458 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. 4.3L, 5.3L, and 6.2L Engines 6.6L Engine (Dual Generator) 2.7L Engine 6.6L Engine (Single Generator)
Page 459: Customer Information
Procedure ....458 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... . . 469...
Page 460 You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800-222-1020. In...
Page 461: Customer Assistance
However, if a customer jurisdictions because it is informal, 1-800-263-3777 (English) wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, quick, and free of charge. 1-800-263-7854 (French) the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text...
Page 462: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Motors Business Unit. : View active recalls by Vehicle articles, and vehicle health specific Identification Number (VIN). See to your Chevrolet as well as your Customer Assistance for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) OnStar Account information all in 0 453.
Page 463: Program
Calling for Assistance reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, of eligible aftermarket adaptive Chevrolet reserve the right to make have the following information equipment required for the vehicle, any changes or discontinue the ready:...
Page 464 Road or Highway: Tow to the delivered back to the customer, Lock-Out Service: Vehicle nearest Chevrolet dealer for up to 500 miles. registration is required. warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be...
Page 465: Scheduling Service
Customer Information receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work information.
Page 466: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
Page 467 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 468: Publication Ordering
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Publication Ordering model year recycled parts will not be covered by Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Service manuals have the diagnosis Insurance company and policy Depending on your policy limits,...
Page 469: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Statement Service manuals and customer Defects literature are available for many This vehicle has systems that current and past model year GM Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that vehicles.
Page 470: Government
Government In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1020, If you live in Canada, and you or write: believe that the vehicle has a Chevrolet Motor Division safety defect, notify Transport Chevrolet Customer Assistance Canada immediately, and notify Center General Motors of Canada P.O.
Page 471: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information Vehicle Data Cybersecurity untrusted networks (such as Bluetooth, WIFI or similar Recording and GM collects information about the technology). In the event you use of your vehicle including suspect any security incident Privacy operational and safety related impacting your data or the safe information.
Page 472: Onstar
Customer Information Whether or not the driver and To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar passenger safety belts were special equipment is required, and If the vehicle is equipped with buckled/fastened; access to the vehicle or the EDR is OnStar and has an active service needed.
Page 473: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview information. See OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview ... . . 472 www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 474 OnStar Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Press Manage Wi-Fi Settings, Open the OnStar app on the if equipped. Emergency infotainment display. See the infotainment manual for Press to get a priority connection Emergency Services require an information on how to use the to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ active safety and security plan.
Page 475 OnStar Security OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Information If equipped, OnStar provides these services: Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, possible. The Advisor will update OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important vehicle records and explain OnStar...
Page 476 OnStar to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Press to speak with an phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Advisor. jamming may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. OnStar or connected services See Radio Frequency Statement If equipped, TTY mode can be cannot work unless the vehicle is in 0 468.
Page 477 OnStar Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar could have difficulty identifying Message The vehicle can be programmed to the exact location. respond in multiple languages. If there is limited cellular coverage In emergency situations, OnStar or the cellular network has reached Press and ask for an Advisor.
Page 478 OnStar Vehicle Software Updates or deliver updates or changes. An OnStar - Software active OnStar agreement constitutes Acknowledgements OnStar or GM may remotely deliver consent to these software updates software updates or changes to the To obtain the source code under or changes and agreement that vehicle without further notice or GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open...
Page 479: Connected Services
Connected Services Connected Connected Services Cancel Route 1. Press . System responds: Services Navigation OnStar ready, then a tone. 2. Say Cancel route. System Navigation requires a specific responds: Do you want to OnStar or connected service plan. Connected Services cancel directions? Navigation .
Page 480 Connected Services Get My Destination Connections devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle 1. Press . System responds: The following services help with controls only when it is safe to OnStar ready, then a tone. staying connected.
Page 481 Apple and and set a timer. By monitoring and reporting on the Android smartphones. Chevrolet vehicle's key systems, OnStar Connect with Chevrolet on social users can access the following Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, media. services from a smartphone: provides a way to keep up on Features are subject to change.
Page 482: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Makes an Airbag Accessories and Inflate? ......73 Modifications ....325 What Will You See after an Accessory Power .
Page 483 Index Appearance Care Bulb Replacement Center High-Mounted Exterior ..... . . 424 Battery Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Interior ......430 Exterior Lighting Battery Assistance Program, Cargo Lamp .
Page 484 Index Capacities and Child Restraints (cont'd) Control of a Vehicle ... . . 185 Systems ......86 Convex Mirrors .
Page 485 Index Data Collection Driving (cont'd) Electrical System (cont'd) Characteristics and Instrument Panel Fuse Infotainment System ..471 Towing Tips ....283 Block .
Page 486 Index Engine (cont'd) Floor Console Storage ..112 Fuel (cont'd) Power Messages ... . . 153 Filling a Portable Fuel Floor Mats ..... . 433 Running While Parked .
Page 487 Index Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Odometer ..... 128 Flash-to-Pass ....165 Ignition Positions .
Page 488 Index LATCH System Lights (cont'd) Replacing Parts after a Engine Oil Pressure ..143 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..377 Crash ..... . . 102 Flash-to-Pass .
Page 489 Index Locks (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Safety ......28 Vehicle Speed ....153 Odometer .
Page 490 Index Overheating, Engine ... . 347 Power Rear Axle (cont'd) Locking ..... . . 239 Overview Door Locks .
Page 491 Index Replacing Airbag System ..81 Seats (cont'd) Underseat Storage ... . 111 Replacing LATCH System Safety Defects Reporting Securing Child Parts after a Crash ... . 102 Canadian Government .
Page 492 Index Shifting Storage Areas Text Telephone (TTY) Users ..461 Center Console ....111 Into Park ..... . 213 Theft-Deterrent Systems .
Page 493 Index Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Automatic ..... 217 Personalization ....153 Tires .
Page 494 Index Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 399 Different Size ....397 Replacement ....399 When It Is Time for New Tires .

Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Keys, Doors, and

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Seat Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash

Securing Child Restraints

Securing Child Restraints (in the Center Front Seat)

Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)

Storage

Instruments and

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Automatic Headlamp

Daytime Running

Turn and Lane-Change

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Lighting Features

Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Fuel Equipment

Quick Links

Chapters

Need help?

Questions and answers

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